Conference Location: Scheman Center - Iowa State Center
Iowa State Universisty, Scheman Bldg, Ames, IA 50011
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| Friday June 21 Pre-Conference IDW - Friday June 21, 2013 | |
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| Key Notes, Speakers and Presenters Please see "Conference Presenter" flyer in Documents & Forms tab |
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| Conference Shuttle Sponsored by Ames CVB 8:00 AM–9:00 AM – shuttle service every 20 minutes from Gateway to Scheman Center 9:00 AM–4:00 PM – shuttle service every 30 minute or hour as determined by the service 4:00 PM–5:30 PM – shuttle service every 20 minutes from Scheman Center to Gateway |
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| 8:00 am–5:00 pm | Registration Desk Open |
| 9:00 am–4:00 pm | Extra: IDW "30 Great Things Every Instructor Should Know " REEA Member Cost ($65.00) This 6 hour Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) was created and produced by the Distinguished Real Estate Instructor (DREI) Council of the Real Estate Educators Association. Great instruction is based on well established principles of education known as GAPE (Generally Accepted Principles of Education). You are invited to join 6 of the top instructors in the country as they lead you through the five categories of GAPE as it applies to education and the teaching of students. Regardless of the level or length of your teaching career, we guarantee that you will leave this session with new ideas, insights and practical tools to elevate the level of your instruction. Come and join us and learn how to:
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| 9:00 am–4:00 pm | Extra: IDW Non-REEA Member Cost ($85.00) |
| 1:00 pm | Exhibitor Set Up |
| 5:30–8:00 pm | Welcome Networking Event Gateway Hotel and Conference Center 2100 Green Hills Drive Ames, Iowa Cash Bar |
| Saturday June 22 Saturday June 22, 2013 | |
| 7:00–8:00 am | REEA Walkers Meet @ Hotel Lobby - Informal Gathering |
| Conference Shuttle Sponsored by Ames CVB 7:00 AM–9:00 AM – shuttle service every 20 minutes from Gateway to Scheman Center 9:00 AM-4:00 PM – shuttle service every 30 minute or hour as determined by the service 4:00 PM–5:30 PM – shuttle service every 20 minutes from Scheman Center to Gateway |
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| 8:00–8:45 am | First Timer Gathering Meet the Board of Directors |
| 8:00 am–5:00 pm | Registration Open |
| 8:00 am–5:30 pm | Exhibitors Open Coffee and Tea served |
| 9:00–10:30 am | OPENING SESSION Welcome & Installation of REEA Board of Directors and INSIGHT with Mark LeBlanc "Never be the Same!! Growing Your Business by Setting The Fun Meter" In these times of challenge and an ever changing marketplace it's critical that you are more creative and innovative than ever before. For some a down economy is nothing but a convenient excuse to flounder while others use it as motivation to grow. Learn how to rediscover your edge, perform at your best and achieve the level of results you deserve. Grow your business by resetting your fun meter. |
| 10:30–11:00 am | Break |
| 11:00–11:45 am | "Game Changers: How to Position Yourself as a VIP Player" Presented by: Angela Cox-Weston Game Changers are experts that use their knowledge to inform, entertain and assist others. How do you position yourself as a game changer in the Real Estate Industry? How do you get the word out that you are a major player? Then once drafted, how do you become a VIP player? Attendees of this session will Learn How to position themselves as an expert, creative ideas on how to market themselves to an Association Education Director and how to keep the Association Executive or Education Director coming back to you year after year. |
| 11:00–11:45 am | "Selling to the "Ebay" Generation: How Real Estate Auctions May be a Glimpse into the Future of Real Estate" Presented by: James Drury Nearly 80 Million Millenials - those born between 1983 and 2001 - are rapidly moving into the home buying marketplace. During their lifetime this so called "Ebay Generation" has hardly known a time without online auctions, high speed internet, smart phones, text messaging or a digital world dominated by Google. During this session we'll explore the problems and possibilities as it relates to how this group will affect the future of the real estate business. |
| 11:00–11:45 am | "21st Century Technology Tool Update for Trainers" Presented by: Scot Kenkel Are you frustrated navigating through an endless maze of modern technology? Overwhelmed with feelings of technology adoption anxiety? Suffering from chronic can’t-figure-it-out-itis? Then this session is perfect for you. Join us for a down-to-earth, plain-language explanation of some of the most popular advanced technologies being used in education +today. Plenty of free step-by-step instructional guide-books will be available for attendees. |
| 11:45 am–1:15 pm | Lunch On your own |
| 1:15–1:45 pm | SNAP Session Get instant support and feedback from your peers during this fast paced, mini mastermind session. If you have a challenge that you would like to share or want to do some informal mentoring, this session is worth the time. 30 minutes to rejuvenate and reconnect in a meaningful way. See you there and make your challenges disappear with a SNAP! |
| 2:00–2:45 pm | "From Socrates to Dale Carnegie: Learning from the Past" Presented by: Kerry Kidwell Socrates believed that no man knew everything and students should be engaged in the learning process. Carnegie believed that story-telling was the best way to make a point. We can all learn from the masters of the past and this session will encourage instructors to use more of these age-old but often forgotten techniques in their classrooms. |
| 2:00–2:45 pm | "It's as Easy to Show and Tell: Navigating The Obstacles of Online Training" Presented by: Eric Neizke Learn some of the most commonly misunderstood components of web conferencing, webinars and other online collaboration tools. This session will help enhance your abilities in delivering the best quality training sessions while avoiding some of the most overlooked challenges. |
| 2:00–2:45 pm | "2013 Mortgage Market Update" Presented by: Jerry Rutledge Economic update of real estate financial influences including cumulative wealth, Dodd-Frank Act, Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, FHA market and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Information points to the direction of the housing market and provides useful information for real estate educators and practitioners. |
| 2:45–3:00 pm | Break |
| "The Reality of Real Estate as a University Education" Presented by: Arthur Cox What was the real reason behind the creation of the Real Estate program at UNI? Why was it done and what has the program accomplished? And how does a university degree in real estate serve the industry and the public? |
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| "The Reality of Real Estate in the Real World" Presented by: Brad Korn What do Real Estate agents need to know to succeed in today's highly competitive and complicated world? During this session Brad will give a real world explanation of what he feels real estate educators need to be teaching licensees for real world success. |
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| 3:00–4:00 pm | GENERAL SESSION - "Live Debate" Presented by: Dr. Art Cox and Brad Korn Where is it BEST to Learn about Succeeding in the Real Estate Business? Academia or Industry Practitioners? Join Dr. Art Cox and Brad Korn as they share their experiences and opinions regarding where it is best to learn about succeeding in the real estate business. |
| 3:45–4:00 pm | Break |
| 4:15–5:00 pm | GENERAL SESSION - "Reinventing Your REEA" Facilitated Session on Strategy |
| 5:00 pm | Dinner on Your Own |
| Sunday June 23 Sunday June 23, 2013 | |
| 7:00–8:00 am | REEA Walkers Meet @ Hotel Lobby - Informal Gathering |
| Conference Shuttle Sponsorsed by Ames CVB 7:30 AM–9:00 AM – shuttle service every 20 minutes from Gateway to Scheman Center 9:00 AM–4:00 PM – shuttle service every 30 minute or hour as determined by the service 4:00 PM–5:30 PM – shuttle service every 20 minutes from Scheman Center to Gateway 4:30 PM–6:00 PM – shuttle service to and from Gateway to Scheman for Dinner event 8:00 PM-9:00 PM - shuttle service from Scheman to Gateway after Dinner event |
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| 8:00 am–5:00 pm | Registration Desk Open |
| 8:00 am–5:30 pm | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 8:30–9:30 am | GENERAL SESSION - REEA Business Meeting |
| 9:30–9:45 am | Break |
| 9:45–10:30 am | ACTION "Sinners and Saints - A look at the Do's and Don'ts of Working with Education Directors" Presented by: Karen Becker What are the seven "deadly sins" preventing your success in your career as a professional real estate trainer? What seven "heavenly virtues" can you employ to create an environment where you not only get the job, but you get it over and over again. Understand how negative habits and aggressive tactics prevent building relationships that get you the engagements and what steps you can take to get you closer to that first hire and and repeat business. |
| 10:30–11:00 am | Break |
| 11:00–11:45 am | GENERAL SESSION - "The Truth About Lying: Envision Agents That Can Spot A Lie & Protect Everyone's Bottom Line" Presented by: Stan Walters Did you know $1 trillion per year is lost due to fraud, waste, and corruption in business? Envision real estate professionals that can engage their clients and still protect themselves, their business and customers from deception! Imagine the savings to your bottom line in today’s tight market. 1. Hear the truth about the signs of deception. What you think you know CAN cost you your reputation and tarnish your brand. 2. How real estate professionals sabotage themselves by ignoring the clues. Deception doesn’t work unless you’re willing to play the victim. 3. How to think like an interrogator but perform as a professional. It doesn’t have to be a Law & Order episode! |
| 11:45 am–12:45 pm | "Best Practices" and Networking Lunch Box Lunch on Site - Facilitated by Michael McAllister |
| 12:45–1:00 pm | Break |
| 1:00–1:45 pm | "Setting the New Standard For Digital Delivery" Presesnted by: Doug DeVitre Are you looking for innovative ways to deliver your material from the platform and increase the ROI of your education offerings? Walk the stage with iPad in hand, stylus at your side, and provocative questions in queue to solve audience members’ problems on the spot like no one has been able to do before. Attendees will love the digital resources you have created for them because they can quickly access from mobile devices including presentation slides synchronous to your speech. As a result you add distinctive value to client objectives, accelerated implementation of audience members, and satisfaction leveraging your expertise. |
| 1:00–1:45 pm | "This Instructor Is On Fire: Be the Firework That Ignites Student Success!" Presensted by: Bev McCormick, Cathy Thomas & Dr. Noel Earl Be the instructor that sets the classroom on fire! Let us persuade you to learn how to communicate using the art of persuasion and science. In this interactive session, you will learn how to energize your students to set the Real Estate World on fire! Professors of Speech Communication will discuss and train interactive persuasive techniques that can be used in the classroom. Also, the classic elements of persuasion will be presented in a new light. Attendees will participate in a variety of activities that can be used with students in the Real Estate classroom. Ultimately, the role of persuasion in the life of a real estate professional will be presented. |
| 1:00–1:45 pm | "Niche Courses; The Reality of Instructing For The Future" Presented by: James Browning Three things session attendees will learn: #1- Who wants MORE money? Effectively using niche topics to create more training opportunities #2-Don't go to the Eye Doctor to get your teeth cleaned: The ABC's of picking the right niche topic #3-Proper positioning of your niche topic so it has the greatest possible impact on your students. |
| 1:45–2:15 pm | Break |
| 2:15–3:00 pm | "DISCover Resources To Maximize Individual Sales and Leadership Effectiveness" Presented by: Michele Weston, CSP Get a sneak peak at a variety of innovative and inspiring learning assessments, videos and other training resources that will enhance your existing training programs. |
| 2:15–3:00 pm | "BOOKENDZ - Great Stories for Presenters, Instructors & Trainers" Presented by: Len Elder Every trainer, instructor and presenter is looking for the great stories to motivate, inspire and cause retention. Learn the strategies and the stories. |
| 2:15–3:00 pm | "Teaching Adults With Learning Disabilities" Presented by: Carmel Streater • Learning Disabilities and Dumb Questions • Learning Disabilities and Teaching Aids • Learning Disabilities and Instructor Success |
| 3:00–3:15 pm | Break |
| 3:15–4:15 pm | GENERAL SESSION - Law Update with Chuck Jacobus, DREI There's nothing boring about legal issues and law updates when Chuck Jacobus is at the front of the room. Join us for one of the most entertaining and educational explanations of today's complex legal issues that are affecting the real estate industry. |
| 4:00–6:00 pm | Open Networking Opportunity |
| 5:00 pm | Registration Closed |
| 6:00–8:30 pm | GROWTH Dinner Session - "Positioning For The Future" Presented by Doug DeVitre What worked in the past in real estate education vs. what works now is completely different. If revenues are down, attendance is minimal, and repeat business has gone away it's your fault, not the market. In this closing session our speaker, Doug Devitre, will show you how he was able to grow this real estate education business across North America in 5 years and which new skills sets the real estate educator need that will become the industry standard. |
| Monday June 24 Monday June 24, 2013 | |
| Conference Shuttle Sponsored by Ames CVB 7:30 AM–9:00 AM – shuttle service every 20 minutes from Gateway to Scheman Center 9:00 AM–11:30 AM – shuttle service every 30 minute or hour as determined by the service 11:30 AM–12:30 PM – shuttle service every 20 minutes from Scheman Center to Gateway |
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| 8:30 am | DREI Event - Open to Everyone! |
| 8:30–9:00 am | The Instructor Interviews the Regulator Presented by North Carolina Real Estate Commissioner, Cindy Chandler, DREI, and Superior School of Real Estate Owner, Bill Gallagher, DREI |
| 9:00–9:30 am | DREI Council Business Meeting Includes the Report from Paul Sweeney, DREI, on the status of the DREI Council GAPE for Distance Learning |
| 9:30–10:00 am | "Ten Lies My Mentor Told Me About Teaching & How I Fixed Them With GAPE" An interactive session led by Mark Barker, DREI and Len Elder, DREI |
| 10:00–10:30 am | Building Summit 2013 - Great Ideals Collaboration |
| 10:30–11:30 am | "Best Ideas Factory" - DREI Resource Sharing |
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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, Iowa 50014
515-292-8600
http://www.gatewayames.com
Enjoy Gateway Hotel and Conference Center's Award Winning Service
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center is a full service hotel located within walking distance of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa and is just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, Iowa. Guests will find all they need for a wonderful and relaxing business or leisure stay.
Each of our 187 non-smoking guest rooms and suites have been comfortably appointed with guests' needs in mind. Relax with a swim in our heated indoor pool, or enjoy a workout in our fitness center. Other amenities include a whirlpool and sauna, free parking, free wireless internet, and room service. Dine in The IowaStater, a casual comfort food restaurant located within the hotel.
To register for a hotel room at the negotiated REEA $92.00 per night block rate on or before June 15, 2013:
Call 1-800 –FOR-AMES
Room Block Code: Real Estate Educators Association (if you are coming in Thursday evening, make sure to ask for the REEA rate)
CONFERENCE LOCATION:
Sheman Center, Iowa State University
Scheman Bldg, Ames, IA 50011
The Scheman Conference Center is the perfect blend of indoor and outdoor spaces, located just minutes from one of the most beautiful university campuses in the nation, the Iowa State Center is the ideal location for business meetings, corporate events, tradeshows, weddings, and conferences from small to large-scale. The educational venue offers:
A complete audio-visual center is located in Scheman, with up-to-date equipment and personnel to handle its operation. Overhead projectors, slide projectors, projection screen and microphones are included with each meeting room at no charge. Other Scheman equipment and services are available.
The Scheman kitchen provides a diversity of food and beverage services for all events. Our conference menu offers many attractive and delicious foods, whether it be for a coffee break or complete banquet. Gourmet dinners and wedding receptions overlooking the ISU campus are popular Scheman events.
What you'll find here...
• 25 room conference facility including a 450 seat auditorium and an executive board suite
• 8,000 square feet of exhibit space in the large, comfortable lobby areas with complete booth set up, drapery, tables, and chairs are available and two loading docks simplify the transportation of equipment and exhibits.
• Ample free parking next to the building is available
• Technology support and service
• Full-service catering
Local Attractions
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center is located in Ames, Iowa, a classic university town approximately 30 miles north of Des Moines, the state's capital. For the latest information about upcoming events, visit the Ames Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Visual and Performing Arts
With more than 2,000 works of public art, the Iowa State campus is home to some of the state's finest work, including Grant Wood's breathtaking murals and Christian Petersen's famous sculptures. Visit the Brunnier Art Gallery, Farm House Museum or Octagon Center for the Arts.
Reiman Gardens
From Saturday, April 27 through Sunday, October 20, 2013, Reiman Gardens will debut a new nature inspired garden sculpture exhibition – Iowa, Naturally. This garden sculpture show will feature outdoor garden sculptures interpreted from or inspired by plants, insects, and nature created by artists with Iowa ties..In addition to its distinctive grounds, Reiman Gardens has an indoor conservatory, hundreds of species of butterflies that thrive year-round and a gift shop. Gateway Hotel is just five minutes from Reiman Gardens.
Iowa State Center
There's something for everyone at the Iowa State Center – Broadway musicals, Big 12 athletics, symphonies, rock concerts and more.
Memorial Union
Centrally located on campus, the union offers a variety of restaurants and coffee shops, as well as a bookstore, food court, bowling alley and a nightclub.
Golf Courses
Visit any of the fine courses located in Ames: Ames Golf & Country Club, Coldwater Golf Links, Homewood Golf Course, Oaks Golf Course, or Veenker Memorial Golf Course.
Des Moines Attractions
Located just 30 miles south, Des Moines offers wonderful day-trip opportunities from Ames. Enjoy an Iowa Cubs Baseball game, visit the Blank Park Zoo, or take in the sights at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Living History Farms, Des Moines Art Center, or Science Center of Iowa. Prairie Meadows Horse Racing and Casino is also nearby.
Outdoor Attractions
Ledges State Park and Seven Oaks Recreation Area are located in Boone, Iowa, just 15 miles from Gateway Hotel.
Additional Information of Interest
Ames Chamber of Commerce
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau
Ames Tribune
Central Iowa Tourism
City of Ames
CyRide (Ames Transit)
Airport Shuttle Service provided by Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau
$55.00 Round trip/person to Gateway Hotel & Conference Center or Scheman Center
Register with ACVB directly
or
Executive Express - Shuttle Service
Visit the Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau
Sponsorship and Support
Ames Convention and Visitor Bureau
We are grateful the support and coordination efforts provided by the Ames Convention and Visitor Bureau. This organization is working out transportation arrangements from the airport and between the hotel(s) and the Scheman Center. In addition, they have committed to providing an intern or two to assist with our registration or anything else that is needed by REEA. Please take a moment to send your thanks to Tami Goodhue, 515-817-6312
Notice to Presenters:
Presenters for the 2013 REEA conference (whether they are members or non-members) are not required to join REEA nor pay for a conference registration in order to present at the conference unless the presenter plans on attending additional sessions of the conference. If a presenter chooses to attend the REEA 2013 conference as a participant, they will charged the $325 discounted fee as REEA's acknowledgement of their contribution to the event.
CANCELLATIONS:
| Registration for this event is now closed. |
Attending the entire event.
| Type | Fee |
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Early Bird Registration
Register Early and Save! Includes Welcome Reception, two full days + Closing Dinner. This special rate expires April 15th. Available through 05/10/2013 |
$325.00 |
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REEA DREI Summit Early Bird before 12/20/2023
This fee applies to all REEA members who registers before 12/20/2023. Available through 05/10/2013 |
$325.00 |
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Full Conference Registration
Full Conference Registration includes Welcome Reception, two full days + Closing Dinner. This rate is good starting April 16th and expires May 31st. Available 05/11/2013 to 05/31/2013 only |
$350.00 |
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Complimentary Conference Registrations ONLY
This is for anyone that has been given a complimentary full registration to the Annual REEA Conference, i.e. Keynote Speakers, Major Sponsors, Incoming President, etc. Available 05/11/2013 to 05/31/2013 only |
$350.00 |
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Late/Onsite Registration
This fee applies to all attendees registering after June 1st or on site at the conference. This rate includes Welcome Reception, two full days + Closing Dinner. Available starting 06/01/2013 |
$425.00 |
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Conference Sponsorship Fee
This is for processing Sponsorships paid with a check. Available starting 06/01/2013 |
$425.00 |
Full conference Registration
| Type | Fee |
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| Early Bird Registration Register Early and Save! Includes Welcome Reception, two full days + Closing Dinner. This special rate expires April 15th. |
$325.00 |
| Full Conference Registration Full Conference Registration includes Welcome Reception, two full days + Closing Dinner. This rate is good starting April 16th and expires May 31st. |
$350.00 |
| Late/Onsite Registration This fee applies to all attendees registering after June 1st or on site at the conference. This rate includes Welcome Reception, two full days + Closing Dinner. |
$425.00 |
| Full GUEST Registration (non-REEA Member) A guest (non-REEA Member) registration must accompany attendee with a full paid registration. Limited one guest per attendee. |
$300.00 |
| Register before: | 6/1/13 to avoid late registration fees. |
| Registration closes on: | 6/24/13 |
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| 2013 REEA Conference Brochure - 5-14-13.pdf | 683.60 KiB | 5/15/13 8:33 PM |
| Conference IDW flyer May 2013.pdf | 302.15 KiB | 5/15/13 12:39 AM |
| Conference Presenter 4 page flyer.pdf | 577.73 KiB | 5/15/13 12:35 AM |
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REEA Exhibitor Shipping Information to Scheman Center.pdf
Exhibitor Shipping Information |
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| Sponsor Opportunities REEA 2013 Conference 52513.pdf | 116.07 KiB | 5/27/13 3:44 AM |
| Updated 2013 Application Exhibitor-Sponsorship REEA Annual Conference.pdf | 99.47 KiB | 5/27/13 3:41 AM |
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| Sponsor Opportunities REEA 2013 Conference 41713.pdf | 117.49 KiB | 4/18/13 4:06 PM |
| Sponsorship Exhibitor APPLICATION REEA Annual Conference.pdf | 99.12 KiB | 4/19/13 1:25 AM |
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Sponsorship of activities by vendors or regulated entities at this conference or meeting shall not be construed as an endorsement by REEA of the sponsoring entity or of the products, services, policies or positions. The sponsorship is not intended by the vendor or regulated entity, nor should it be construed by anyone, to influence the decisions of REEA and its representatives.
