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Apply to Lead Your Association: GHAR Board of Directors
Deadline THIS WEEK: May 28th
The Nominating Committee is busily looking to 2022 and beyond! Our charge is to present a slate of Directors and Officers for election who will lead our Association into the future.
  
We are seeking members who have demonstrated a willingness to lead and contribute their talents to our Association. Please note: To be eligible for nomination and election as a Director, a candidate must be a REALTOR® Member in good standing and must have served as a member of a REALTOR® association committee for at least two (2) years.
FREE HVAC and Home Services Q&A
Wednesday, June 2nd | 10am-11am | Live virtual | REGISTRATION
Joe Langlois, of Bantam Wesson, will give a thirty-minute live virtual presentation followed by a Q&A session on the services offered by Bantam Wesson, a local home services company that serves over 70 towns/cities in CT. Topics:
* HES (Home Energy Savings)
* Inefficiencies Audit of Home and Mechanical Systems
* Insulation, Windows, Equipment Upgrades, etc.
* HVAC (system pro/cons, sales, installation, and service)
* Plumbing (sales, service)
* Electrical (generators and electrical work, car recharging stations, etc.)
* Pest Control Services 
Free Webinar with Pulitzer Prize Winner, Bill Dedman
Thursday, June 3rd | 3pm | REGISTRATION - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
GHAR is excited to host national speaker, Pulitzer and Peabody award-winning investigative reporter, Bill Dedman! He has spoken on fair housing and fair lending issues to NAR, the Federal Reserve, HUD and banking and real estate associations.

Bill was one of four lead reports on Newsday's undercover investigation of racial steering by real estate agentsLong Island Divided. The investigation, published in November 2019, revealed that Long Island's dominant residential real estate brokerages help reinforce racial segregation through illegal steering of customers.

He will be discussing how the tests of real estate agents were conducted, the major findings, and what agents can do to ensure fair treatment of consumers.
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National Ethics Day with Leigh Brown - FREE!
Thursday, June 17th | 1pm- 4pm | Live Virtual | REGISTRATION -
We are proud to host and live stream Leigh Brown, international motivational speaker who happens to be hilarious in an almost-inappropriate-but-still-family-friendly way. The rights were purchase by GHAR and support the REALTORS® Relief Foundation. Every dollar goes directly to victims of disaster.
Registration required. DO NOT MISS IT!

This course will satisfy the NAR Code of Ethics requirement for 2019-2021. It does not qualify for CT continuing education credits.
GHAR's Racial Equity Challenge
Congratulations to APRIL's drawing winner: SHERYL KUPEC!
<<2021 GHAR President, Alexa Kebalo Hughes, explains the challenge's initiatives to complete now through July. Monthly winners chosen to receive a free lockbox! Complete the following initiatives:

Email Shelley upon completion: sdevanney@gharonline.com
Views from the Bridge: Affordable Housing
Windsor Locks Town Planner
This series, created by the Bridge Committee of GHAR, features guests who share their knowledge on a number of important, timely topics. Host Lucas Nash interviews Jennifer Rodriguez, Windsor Locks Town Planner, about how her town plans and adjusts for affordable housing.

NEW! Litchfield County Chapter Facebook Page
Please join the new LCC facebook page to see all things Litchfield County Chapter!!
Like and follow!

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Complete C2EX for a Chance to Win $100!
Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) from NAR empowers REALTORS® to evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism. It's not a course, class or designation—it's an Endorsement that REALTORS® can promote when serving clients and other REALTORS®. Upon completion you'll be entered into a drawing to win $100!
Be an advocate for the future of our industry. Be committed to excellence.

Lockbox Sale Extravaganza!!
Active Key and eKey equipment
Pre-order a lockbox for just $75.00 each (plus tax). A great savings -full price $110!! Safe, convenient curbside pick-up available. Pickup days: Wednesday & Thursday mornings.
 
Make your appointment by emailing Member Services: ghar@gharonline.com 

NEW MEMBERS! Enjoy a one-time deal of 2 lockboxes for $110 for any new member of GHAR or LCC (applies to members who joined in 2020 and anyone who joins in 2021).
GHAR Professional Courtesy Series
The Professional Standards Committee of GHAR has developed a series of Professional Courtesies to remind members that subtle details are important.

Do not tell people what you think - tell them what you know.
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