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Meetings: Annual Convention & Expo: Schedule of Events

The online regisration process is now closed. You can register at the Columbus Convention Center beginning on Sunday at 9 a.m.

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Sessions are open to all delegates unless marked *

Saturday, Sept. 13

8:30 am-5:00 pm
WCR/CRS Approved Education Session ..."Communicating with Style"
Jackie Leavenworth, Instructor (register at www.ohiocrs.com)

6:00 pm-9:00 pm

WCR Night Out

Martini Italian Bistro 445 N. High Street (corner of High & Vine - directly across from the Hyatt Hotel/Convention Center)
Columbus, OH 43215 614-224-8259
www.CameronMitchell.com

6:00 pm - 7 pm
Networking/Social Hour - complimentary to WCR members

7:00 pm - 9 pm
Dinner - cost of dinner on your own
Reservations required -  RSVP no later than Monday, September 8
Please RSVP to: Marge Fadley - margoryfadley@att.net  mobile 614-8783845 or to
Nancy Farkas - nancyfarkas@realtor.com  mobile 937-776-0424

Sunday, Sept. 14

9:00 am-7:00 pm
OAR REGISTRATION OPEN
Columbus Convention Center

10:00 am-3:00 pm
Spokespersons Training (EVENT CLOSED)
Knox Room

10:00 am-6:30 pm
WCR Events:
9:30 am-10:30 am...
Governors and Local Chapter Presidents/State Presidents-Elect and Local Chapter Presidents-elect
10:30 am-12:30 pm...
WCR General Membership Meeting
12:30 pm-1:45 pm...
WCR Luncheon (EVENT CLOSED)
1:45 pm-2:45 pm...
New IRS Filing Procedures ... Local Chapter Presidents, Presidents-elect and Treasurers
5:30 pm-6:30 pm...
(Immediately following Opening Session) WCR National Campaign Meeting)
Union Rooms

11:00 am-11:30 am
Orientation for "Rookies"
Is this your first OAR Convention or would you like to know more about OAR committee participation? This session will give you helpful hints to gain the most from your convention experience.
Champaign Room

11:30 am-1:00 pm
*Tomorrow's Leaders Today (TLT) Luncheon
Marion Room

12:00 pm-3:00 pm (3 Credit Hours)
CONTINUING EDUCATION

1) Ethics: The Measure of Professionalism
Instructor: Lynn Madison
(Ethics Credit: Program satisfies both Ohio Licensing C.E. Credit & NAR membership requirement)
CC Room 113

2) Foreclosures and Short Sales
Instructor: Frank Mears
CC Room 121

1:00 pm-1:30 pm
*DSA Committee Meeting
Union Room D

1:00 pm-3:00 pm (2 Credit Hours)
CONTINUING EDUCATION

3) Real Estate at Auction
Instructor: Joel Dutton
Delaware Room A

1:00 pm-3:00 pm
*Legislative Steering Committee
Morrow Room


3:15 pm-5:15 pm

Heavy Hitter Opening Session

REALTOR of the Year &
Excellence in Community Service Award Presentations

Presiding: Brad Knapp, President
Ohio Association of REALTORS

Entertainment:
Greg Schwem, Comedian

Hyatt Regency Ballroom

About Greg Schwem: The Chicago Tribune calls Schwen "King of the Hill" in the world of corporate comedy. He has been seen on numerous national television shows, appeared in concert with the likes of Celine Dion and Jay Leno and can be heard regularly on XM Radio's, Laugh USA.

His comical views on business and technology have made him a favorite at corporate events throughout North America?for companies including Microsoft, CISCO, IBM, McDonalds, United Airlines and Verizon Wireless.

Schwen will be the perfect lead-off entertainment to a full schedule of fun and entertainment. Following his antics the OSU Alumni Band will lead attendees to the Expo Opening Reception.

5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Expo Opening Reception
CC Ballroom

6:30 pm-9:30 pm
*OAR Past Presidents Dinner
Bus at Hyatt Front Entrance at 6:10 p.m.

8:30 pm-12:30 am
OAR Tailgate Party with OAR REALTOR Bands
Hyatt Regency Ballroom

Monday, Sept. 15

7:00 am-6:30 pm
OAR REGISTRATION OPEN
Columbus Convention Center

8:00 am-9:15 am
*RPAC Recognition Breakfast (EVENT CLOSED)
Union Ballroom

8:30 am-11:30 am (3 Credit Hours)
CONTINUING EDUCATION

4) What's the Deal with Wireless and Smart Phones
Instructor: Mark Porter
Sponsored by the Ohio Chapter CRS
CC Room 121

5) Ninja Negotiations
Instructor: Terry Watson
CC Room 113

9:00 am-11:45 am
Combined Mediator & Professional Standards Forum
Fairfield Room

9:30 am-11:00 am
Member Products and Services
Champaign Room

9:30 am-11:30 am (2 Credit Hours)
CONTINUING EDUCATION

6) FHA/REO's
Instructor: James Cannon
Delaware Room A

11:30 am-1:00 pm
*CRS Board of Directors Luncheon
Union Room E

11:30 am-1:00 pm
CRB Chapter Meeting & Luncheon (EVENT CLOSED)
Union Room D

12:00 pm-6:30 pm
OAR Expo Open

12:15 pm-1:45 pm
*Association Executives Luncheon (EVENT CLOSED)
Union Room C

12:15 pm-1:45 pm
*Legal Action Luncheon
Champaign Room

12:15 pm-1:45 pm
*Board Presidents and Presidents-elect Luncheon (EVENT CLOSED)
Union Room A

1:00 pm-4:00 pm (3 Credit Hours)
CONTINUING EDUCATION

7) Microsoft Outlook E-Marketing Strategies
Instructor: Mark Porter
Sponsored by the Ohio Chapter CRS
CC Room 121

8) Fair Housing
(Civil Rights Credit)
Instructor: Terry Watson
CC Room 113

2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Issues Mobilization Committee
Morrow Room

2:00 pm-4:00 pm (2 Credit Hours)
CONTINUING EDUCATION

9) OHFA Financing: Offering Affordable Options for Your Community
Instructors: Dana Smith and Louis Caresani
Delaware Room A

2:30 pm-3:00 pm
*NAR Directors Meeting
Franklin Room C

3:00 pm-4:00 pm
*OAR Past Presidents Committee
Champaign Room

3:15 pm-4:00 pm
RPAC Fundraising & Political Affairs Committee
McKinley Room (1st floor)

3:15 pm-4:30 pm
Equal Opportunity-Diversity Committee
Fairfield Room

4:00 pm-5:30 pm
Commercial/Industrial Committee
Marion Room

4:00 pm-5:30 pm
Young Professionals Forum
Franklin Room C

4:00 pm-6:00 pm
*Metro Board Presidents Meeting
Union Room E

4:30 pm-6:00 pm
*RPAC Trustees
Morrow Room

5:15 pm-6:30 pm
CRS Networking Reception
Open to all convention registrants!
Union Room A

6:30 pm-9:30 pm
*OAR Executive Committee Dinner
Bus at Hyatt Front Entrance at 6:10 p.m.

6:30 pm-9:30 pm
*DSA Dinner

8:30 pm-12:30 am
First American Title & Wells Fargo Halftime Celebration
Even up the score on the dance floor with Conspiracy
Hyatt Regency Ballroom

Tuesday, Sept. 16

8:00 am-5:00 pm
OAR REGISTRATION OPEN
Columbus Convention Center

8:00 am-9:30 am
MLS Forum
McKinley Room (1st floor)

8:00 am-10:00 am
Enlarged Legislative Committee
Fairfield Room

8:00 am-10:00 am
Professional Development Committee
Marion Room

8:30 am-9:30 am
*OCREA Board of Directors
Harding Room

8:30 am-11:30 am (3 Credit Hours)
CONTINUING EDUCATION

10) Market Confidence for Wary Buyers
Instructor: Karel Murray
CC Room 121

11) Coaching Buyers and Sellers
Instructor: Jackie Leavenworth
CC Room 113

9:00 am-10:30 am
Research Advisory Committee
Champaign Room

9:30 am-11:30 am (2 Credit Hours)
CONTINUING EDUCATION

12) The REALTORS Toolbox
Instructor: Sean Carpenter
Delaware Room A

10:00 am-11:30 am
Legal Issues Forum
Union Room A

10:00 am-11:45 am
*OAR Finance Committee
Union Room D

10:00 am-11:45 am
OCREA Marketing Session
Harding Room

10:00 am-3:00 pm
OAR Expo Open

12:00 pm-1:30 pm
CRS Luncheon
(EVENT CLOSED)
Union Room E

1:00 pm-4:00 pm (3 Credit Hours)
CONTINUING EDUCATION

13) Agency Makes Cents
Instructor: Jackie Leavenworth
(Core Law Credit)
CC Room 113

14) From Dismal to Dynamic: Effective Home Staging Techniques
Instructor: Karel Murray
CC Room 121

1:30 pm-1:45 pm
Expo Prize Drawings
CC Ballroom

2:00 pm-4:30 pm
*OAR Executive Committee
Morrow Room

3:30 pm-5:00 pm
*Association Executives Workshop
Marion Room

5:15 pm-5:50 pm
Member & Director Forum on Pending Issues
Fairfield Room

6:30 pm-9:00 pm
PRESIDENT'S SALES CLUB DINNER

6:30 pm...Cocktail Reception
7:00 pm...Dinner & Award Presentations (EVENT CLOSED)

2008 PSC recipients:
Tuesday only full-day pass + dinner ticket = $90
Hyatt Regency Ballroom

8:30 pm-12:30 am
Victory Playhouse
Fun and games to play
DJ for dancing
Delaware Room

Wednesday, Sept. 17

7:45 am-8:45 am
Director Check-in & Review of Materials

8:00 am-8:30 am
*District Caucuses to Elect Nominating Committee Representatives
District 2, Fairfield Room
District 4, Knox Room
District 6, Champaign Room
District 8, Garfield Room

8:45 am-10:30 am
OAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Union Ballroom


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