The inaugural joint Assembly and Affiliate Assembly may be over, but with the education and networking connections acquired, we hope you find the jungle is now a little easier to navigate. We extend our thanks to all of you who attended and made this year such a success. Make your plans now to join us next year. Save the date for the 49th Annual Assembly, May 9, 10 and 11, 2013 at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes Resort. See highlights of the Fund Assembly In addition, program plans are underway for the two Affiliate Assembly regional events scheduled for this fall. Remember to check back in late summer for more information! AFFILIATE ASSEMBLY PRIZE DRAWINGS As incentives for registering for Affiliate Assembly and making reservations at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, we had several giveaways including gift certificates and a complimentary 2nd night's stay. Two lucky people were chosen to recieve a tool to help them navigate today's jungle; an iPad customized with a Fund Affiliate Member in mind. Here are the winners: iPads Cindy Hartz, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP Andrea Mayes, Roetzel & Andress, LPA Complimentary room at Rosen Shingle Creek for second night stay awarded to Shawne Rich, Quarles & Brady, LLP $150 Rosen Restaurant gift card awarded to Sandra Clark, Dulmer & Tracy, Chartered $50 Rosen Shingle Creek Resort gift card awarded to Kathleen Singer, David E. Leigh, P.A. EXPO RAFFLE Affiliate Assembly winner By visiting all of the booths and having the raffle card validated by the exhibitor, Barbara C. Saldana, Wherry Law, P.A., won a 2013 Affiliate Assembly guest package including complimentary Affiliate Assembly registration and hotel room accommodations. EXPO EXHIBITOR PRIZES Attorneys' Real Estate Councils of Florida and Affiliate Membership booth awarded a $50 Spa Finder Gift certificate to Mary Jane Santana of Matthews Law Firm ATIF Closing Solutions awarded ACS imprinted Umbrellas to: William Solomon of Abbatiello Tiru & Solomon Bruce Swiren of L. Bruce Swiren, P.A. Melissa Murphy of Salter Feiber Marilyn O'Shea of Peterson & Myers, P.A. Dean Insurance Agency, Inc. awarded a $50 American Express gift card to Stuart Lipson of Great Eastern Title & Escrow, LLC A Free Legal Education Webinar or Seminar were awarded to: Dee Chopyak of Blue Marlin Title Corporation Reesa Watson of Heritage Title Insurance Agency, Inc. Dean Insurance Agency, Inc. awarded a $50 American Express gift card to Stuart Lipson of Great Eastern Title & Escrow, LLC Old Republic Site Management Services awarded a $100 Visa Gift card to Christina (Tina) Lee of Akerman Senterfitt Professional Lien Search, LLC awarded a $50 American Express Gift card to Cathy Burpee of Williams Parker Property Debt Research awarded a Kindle to Thomas Cox of Cox & Sanchez Simplifile awarded a Color Nook to Annabella Barboza of Phelan Hallinan IF YOU MISSED IT.. SPECIAL ETHICS FUNDINAR FOR THE PARALEGAL, LEGAL SECRETARY, AND LICENSED TITLE AGENT Affiliate Assembly attendees who wish to participate in a live 1 hour WebEx based Fundinar reviewing and discussing the content of the Affiliate Assembly featured ethics program "Viewpoints on Ethics with Maggie and Melissa" will be invited to attend one of two WebEx Fundinars scheduled on July 23rd and July 27th at 11:00 a.m. Affiliate Assembly attendees will receive an email in the coming month provided scheduling details with and an offer of free registration for this Fundinar. NALA UPDATE NALA Accreditation: Correction – The NALA accreditation information printed in your conference materials was incorrect. Please note the Affiliate Assembly 2012 program has met the requirements of the Certifying Board for Legal Assistants. Maximum number of hours/credits is 7 Hours and 2 Ethics. AFFILIATE COUNCIL MEMBERS LISTING Affiliate Councils give a voice to paralegals and legal support staff and help The Fund better understand the issues affecting paralegals and legal support staff and members' real estate law practices. These Councils also serve as a sounding board for new and prospective Fund initiatives. The Fund would like to recognize those that have given their time and knowledge to their local Affiliate Council and for their service to The Fund and its Affiliate Members. Download PDF