Held in Topeka, Kansas in January of each year, the highlight of these meetings is the KAR Legislative Reception. KAR hosts a reception for all Kansas Legislators - a time for members to meet and greet their representatives and discuss issues of relevance to Kansas REALTORS®. Attendees to this conference will also have access to education events, including CE!
The 2012 Legislative & Education Conference will be held January 10-12, 2012 at the Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel. Program highlights are:
REALTOR® Leadership 200 Program - (Downloadable flier)
Do you aspire to a leadership position with your local association or the state association? Perhaps you’re already on a leadership path. This leadership program is designed to help local and state volunteer leaders increase their institutional knowledge and strengthen leadership skills through interactive courses such as this. Pre-registration is required. Members—$29
Generational Financing—4 hrs KS CE Pending
8:00-11:45 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11
Grant Simon, Orlando, Florida, is a successful REALTOR® with 30 years in real estate and mortgage banking as a loan officer, branch manager, regional manager, and president of a mortgage company. This unique course studies each generation and the loan products that meet their needs, including FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, ARMs and reverse annuity mortgages. Members—$35
Legislative Lunch
11:50 a.m.-12:50 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11
KAR’s Vice President of Governmental Affairs Luke Bell will take you through the issues that will affect REALTORS® at the Kansas Legislature this year. Take a break to join with other REALTORS® to discuss what’s going on in the state. On-site tickets will be limited.
Advance Tickets—$13 On-Site Tickets—$18
The KAR 2012 Housing Summit
1:15-5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11—OPEN TO ALL REALTORS®
This informational Housing Summit includes experts in the areas of economics, real estate, lending and public policy. They will address such topics as the current economic conditions affecting the housing and commercial markets; current status of the mortgage and commercial lending industry and the impact of regulations and current public policy issues affecting residential and commercial real estate. For an overview, click here.
Legislative Reception
8-9:30 p.m., (immediately following the Governor's State of the State adress) Wednesday, Jan. 11—OPEN TO ALL REALTORS®
Network with fellow REALTORS® and members of the Kansas Legislature during the annual Legislative Reception. Let the Legislators know your opinions and views about the upcoming session. The reception will feature heavy appetizers and refreshments. Please plan to attend!
Networking Lunch
12:15-1:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12
Pick up a sandwich and relax, then attend your Zone meeting! The Zones will discuss the business on the Board of Directors’ agenda in the afternoon. It’s a great time to build your referral network and talk with friends.
Advance Tickets—$13 On-Site Tickets—$18
To view the Preliminary Agenda, click here. To view/download a Registration Form, click here.
Hotel reservations must be made by December 28, 2011 in order to receive the discounted rate of $92 per night. Limited rooms are available. After December 28, the regular room rate will apply. Please call the Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel at 785-431-7200 to reserve a room or with any questions.
