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Walter Rose Lifetime Award presented to Richard (Dick) Fryer, President, IFREC Real Estate Schools
Presented at the annual awards luncheon of the Orlando Regional Realtors Association, Mr. Fryer was cited for his career achievements and longtime service to the industry and fellow REALTORS. Sara Siegel, in her presentation, stated that “this year’s award goes to an individual who has served this association long and hard. Instrumental in any of the changes you see today, this person has set the standard for educational excellence with his continued vision of high ethical practices for all Realtors and works hard to get that vision accomplished. Best known for his involvement with FREC and leading the industry in educational endeavors, this award is presented for tireless devotion and service to the industry, his community, and to the highest ideals of the Realtor organization.”
Valleri Crabtree Elected to the REEA Board of Directors
Valleri Crabtree, Director of Instructor and Course Development at IFREC Real Estate Schools, has been elected to the Real Estate Educators Association (REEA) Board of Directors for the 2007-2009 term.
REEA’s mission is “to provide resources and opportunities for professional development to individuals and organizations involved in real estate education to better serve their customer base.” The more than 1200 members from the United States and Canada represent those from many professions, including attorneys, authors, college and university faculty, real estate school owners and instructors, book publishers, state regulators, and national speakers and trainers.
While Valleri will work on a number of objectives as a REEA Board Member, her primary responsibility during the first year of her term will be to assist the Membership and the Member Services Committees in developing plans and programs to increase REEA’s membership.
Congratulations to New Scholarship Award Winners
April, 2007
The $1000 Robert Greene Memorial Scholarship Grant has been awarded to Carly McDonah who submitted an inspiring essay.
Carly first became interested in real estate while in high school. She worked as a part time assistant for an experienced Realtor who acted as her mentor. Carly was actively involved in a Realtor Political Action Committee auction where she was able to meet other experienced real estate professions and despite her young age, she was determined to show them her capabilities and hard working ethics. She is currently enrolled at Valencia Community College but continues to work with the real estate company where she began. Additionally, she runs an extracurricular after school program for first to third graders. Her personal goal is to be a successful real estate practitioner who cares as much about her clients’ well being as she would a family member. She hopes to earn a degree in Business with an emphasis on Marketing so she can introduce new and creative marketing in Osceola County on her way to becoming a leading Realtor in the real estate industry.
Congratulations Carly and best of luck!
Second prize went to Lauren Davis of Orlando. We expect great things from Carly and Lauren!
A tip of the hat also goes out to Erika Allison, Joe Baum, Daniella Cerulli, Diana Cervantes, Melissa Davis, LaQuin Meadows, Kaleena Munoz, Carolyn Williams and Tanisha Williams, our Honorable Mentions. Well done!
