Membership Report

2014
Membership
Report
CONTENTS
Meet the Team
Meet the Leadership Volunteers
Meet the 2014 Committees
RASM Benefits
Programs and Networking
RPAC Donations
Members Who Contributed to RPAC
Recognition
REALTOR® Emeritus Members
Charts
Looking Ahead
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Meet
the
Team
Deb Hansen, RCE
Chief Executive Officer
deb@rasminfo.com
Board of Directors, Administration, Finance, Association Bylaws
Staff Liason To: Strategic Planning Committee, RPAC Fundraising Committee, Building
Maintenance Committee, Professional Standards, Governmental Affairs Committee, Board of
Directors
Jenny Simon
Brittni Kruger
MLS Director
Member Services Coordinator
jenny@rasminfo.com
brittni@rasminfo.com
MLS Services, Rules and Regulations, Training
Member Services, Real Estate Forms,
Staff Liason To: MLS Committee,
Event Registration, Supra, Education
Special Events Committee
Staff Liason To: Golf Outing Committee,
Affiliate Committee
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“Thank You” 2013-2014 Leadership Volunteers
President
Deb RichmondJohnson
President-Elect
Karla VanEman
Treasurer
Andrew Kolars
Immediate
Past-President
Rich Draheim
Director
Jason Beal
Director
Angie Jenkins
Director
Jeff Kaul
Director
Angie VanEman
Director
Dick Norland
2014-2015 Officers
President – Karla VanEman
President Elect – Dick Norland
Treasurer – Andrew Kolars
Director
Judy Ness
Director
Lynn Gudgeon
Immediate Past President –
Deb Richmond-Johnson
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“Thank You” to the 2013-2014 Committees
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA MLS:
Chairman: Rich Draheim, Shannon Beal, Brian Schultz, Joyce Krenz, Mike White, Marsha
Larson, Jackie Graham, Patti Pherson, Nate Gruenzner, Sarah Gunderson,
Angie Peterson, Eric Bode
GOLF OUTING:
Chairman: Andrew Kolars, Beth Juergens, Krista Thomsen, Ryan Gustafson, Christine
Gerber, Chad Luscomb, Ryan Greene
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
Chairman: Deb Richmond-Johnson, Instructor: Jason Beal, Laurie Cottingham, Andrew
Kolars, Angie VanEman, Jeff Kaul
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Chairman: Lynn Gudgeon, Pauline Kruger, Russ Blaschko, Shannon Beal, Angie Jenkins,
Megan Smith, Judy Meyer, Adam Macho, Chris Thomas, Beth Juergens, Krista Thomsen
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:
Chairman: Angie Van Eman, Dick Norland, Laurie Cottingham, Deb Richmond-Johnson,
Krista Thomsen, Andrew Kolars, Jim Pfau , Jeff Kaul, Karla Van Eman
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE:
Rich Draheim, Deb Richmond-Johnson, Andrew Kolars, Karla Van Eman
BUILDING MAINTANENCE COMMITTEE:
Chairman: Rich Draheim, Randy King, Kim Hiniker, Jason Beal
GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD:
Chairman: Deb Richmond-Johnson, Shannon Beal, Neoma Peterson, LaNaye Kral,
Denny Terrell
RPAC FUNDRAISING CHAIR:
Deb Richmond-Johnson
AFFILIATE COMMITTEE:
Del Meinen, Jennifer Svien, Krista Thomsen, Megan Smith, Nate Proper, Pauline Kruger,
Russ Blaschko
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RASM Benefits
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SASI– The REALTOR® Association of Southern MN has worked with most other MLS’ in the state to
form a “Shared Association Services Initiative”. Members have the ability to access MLS listing data
from the participating Associations, at no additional cost. This program is a very definite benefit to
the members and their buyers and sellers, a well as increases the cooperation among REALTORS®.
SASI data can be accessed through Paragon.
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Lock box Reciprocal St.Cloud, Metro Area, and Rochester- No additional fee’s show properties in
other market areas, using your Supra key.
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Education- the REALTOR Association continually strives to bring the best possible educational
courses to its members at reduced costs.
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Information- the REALTOR Association keeps members informed thru faxes, e-mails, notices and
monthly newsletter articles. National and State meetings are attended by leadership and staff in an
effort to keep abreast of the real estate industry.
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MLS- the Paragon Program is one of the most advanced programs available. Enhancements are
constantly being made to the program in an effort to bring the best product possible to our members.
These enhancements are added at no cost to the members.
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One on one training – MLS system and Instanet
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Professional Staff- our fulltime staff is available to provide support to our members, as well as
implement programs, and procedures as directed by the Board of Directors.
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Association website- info at your finger tips 24/7 www.rasminfo.com
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Monthly Market Reports – Statistical reports of the RASM areas.
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Social events- provide networking opportunities for members and Affiliate members.
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New Member Orientation- new members receive three and a half hours of continuing education
credit for this course that includes the Code of Ethics.
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RASM jurisdiction expands over ten counties in southern Minnesota. Counties include: Blue Earth,
Faribault, Nicollet, Brown, Watonwan, Jackson, Cottonwood, Redwood, LeSueur and Martin.
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Association Bylaws state that at least three members serving on the Board of Directors shall be from
areas outside of Mankato, thus ensuring a voice to those members outside the immediate area.
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Of course, in addition to all of the benefits offered by RASM, members also receive all the benefits and
privileges offered by the State Association and the National Association.
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2014 Programs and Networking
Affiliate Trade Show
REALTOR® Ring Day
Installation of Officers
Toys for Tots
Golf Outing
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RPAC Contributions over the years…
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Members who Contributed to RPAC
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 Angie VanEman
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 Stacey Edwards-Jones
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 Jason Beal
 Bonnie Kruger
 Joe Maidl
 Molly Robertson-Loe
 Sue Waletich
 Megan Smith
 Jonathan Willette
 Patti Pherson
 John Ries
 Ryan Gustafson
 Laurie Cottingham
 Deb Richmond-Johnson
 Christine Thomas
 Chris Schmitz
 Sara Fette
 Gene Lancaster
 Nate Proper
 Neoma Peterson
 Christine Gerber
 Scott Jameson
 Jennifer Schmidt
 Jen True
 Matt McBride
 Molly Schroeder
 Lisa Besemer
 Craig Woodward
 Del Meinen
 Terri Jensen
 Jim Norland
 Amanda Jensen
 Rich Draheim
 Brad Hinrichsen
 Lynette Draheim
 Sue Roemer
 Dick Norland
 Adele Jacobs
 Cheryl Lustig
 Sherry Dolan
 Jodi Weller
 Dan Thielges
 Pat Hruby
 Jim Pfau
 Deb Drummer
 Steve Buckholz
 Gary Sturm
 Vonda Herding
 Kelly Brown
 Rick Junker
 Dan Baker
 Jeff Kaul
 Cheryl Krengel
 Carolyn Gunton-Lewis
 Michelle Harmon
 Lorri Rieff
 Pam Davey
 Hal Natvig
 Andrew Kolars
 Jennifer Wettergren
 Cindy Florine
 Trent VanOrt
 Dan Christensen
 Christa Wolner
 Mary Ann Donahue
 Ryan Stangl
 Deb Atwood
 Tim Stanton
 Cathy Sieberg
 Jacob Sheldon
 Susan Larvick
 Jim Beal
 Chad Luscomb
 Linda Roth
 Marsha Larson
 Paula Smithson
 Vickie Foix
 Michael Van Eman
 LaNaye Kral
 Karla Van Eman
 Angie Jenkins
 Chuck Wingert
 Chad Borgmeier
 Judy Meyer
RASM met its
RPAC Goal in
2013 & 2014!
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Recognition and Awards
Mary Weller
Mary Weller, Coldwell Banker Welcome Home Realty, is the 2014 winner of
the REALTORS® with Heart Award. Mary volunteers countless hours as
indicated on the nomination form submitted by Susan Kroon from BENCHS.
A $500 donation will be made to BENCHS in Mary’s honor. Congratulations
and thank you Mary, for making the community better.
Scholarship Awards
Kenzie Schuch
Rachel Conley
Daughter of Traci Schuch
Daughter of Barb Conley
Assist 2 Sell – Buyers & Sellers
Century 21 Landmark REALTORS®
Attending: Minnesota
State University
Mankato
Attending: University of St.
Thomas
Majoring in: Sociology/
Corrections
Majoring in: Healthcare
(Physical Therapy)
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REA LTO R ® Emeritus
A REALTOR® Member who has held membership in the National Association as a REALTOR®, REALTORASSOCIATE®, or both, for a cumulative period of forty (40) years is eligible for REALTOR® Emeritus
status.
Jim Norland
Midwest Realty
Tom Mayberry
Mayberry Realty
Dan Wingert
NuStar Realty
Ken Krueger
Krueger Realty
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REALTOR® Action
Center
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What we did in 2013-2014….
 New Supra contract with Bluetooth iBoxes
 Black Knight new Contract (Paragon)
 SASI – renegotiated contract until May 2015
 Established REALTOR® with Heart Award
 Met RPAC Goal as set by the National
Association of REALTORS®
 Fundraising: Toys for Tots, Salvation Army,
Scholarships, REALTOR® with Heart Award
What’s ahead in 2014-2015….
 RAMCO User Portal – will allow you to
register for events and classes online. You will
also be able to pay any invoices online.
 REACH Program – serving the areas
homeless youth
 New RASM Website
 NAR Organizational Standards
 RPAC Chili Cookoff
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