CCAR NEWS
Statewide Cell Phone Ban in School Zones Starts Tomorrow
Effective tomorrow, September 1, a new law goes into effect statewide that prohibits the use of cell phones in reduced-speed school zones. The law does allow drivers to use cell phones while their vehicle is stopped in a school zone, or with a hands-free device. In addition, a cell phone may be used in a school zone when making an emergency call to the police, fire department, and/or emergency medical services. This law also applies to bus drivers. Violators are subject to a fine of up to $200.

City of Frisco Warns Against Illegal Sales Technique
Recently, CCAR and the Greater Denton/ Wise County Association of REALTORS received a letter from the City of Frisco's Code Enforcement Administrator regarding an illegal "Use of ‘Model Home Furniture Sale' promotional technique." Below is information, taken directly from the letter, regarding this illegal technique:

"The technique is to team with a furniture store to stage a house for sale. Signs are put up on the major streets and in the neighborhood directing traffic to the home. There are representatives selling the furniture and the home. Although a good sales technique, it is illegal from several points. First, each sign that is placed out directing traffic is in violation of Frisco city code with fines of $500 for each sign. Second, it places a commercial retail establishment in a residential district which is a violation of zoning ordinances ($2,000 fine)."

For more information about this illegal practice, please contact Greg Carr, City of Frisco Code Enforcement Administrator, at 972-292-5300.

2009 CCAR Wine Down
Please join us on September 9 from 6-8 p.m. in the CCAR Banquet Room as we sample wines from around the world. A $20 TREPAC investment gets you into the event and provides for wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres (beer and soft drinks also available). Attendees who collect advertising information from every table will be registered to win a 32" TV or wine cooler refrigerator.

For event and ticket information, please click here. To advertise at the event, please click here.

TRLP Class V Application Deadline is Tomorrow
Developed by the Texas Association of REALTORS® and implemented through CCAR, the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program (TRLP) expands the opportunity for leadership development of area REALTORS®. TRLP provides participants with the opportunity to develop working and personal relationships with other REALTORS® while developing business and personal leadership skills.

The deadline to apply for TRLP's Class V is tomorrow, September 1. Click here to learn more about this exciting program and to download an application. For more information or to learn about scholarship opportunities, contact Gigi Loch, TRLP Administrator, at gigi@ccar.net or 972-618-3800.

CCAR Office Closed on Labor Day
The CCAR office will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

CCAR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
New Class: Microsoft Outlook "Nuts and Bolts"
This course will teach you the basic to intermediate features and functions of Microsoft Outlook.

Date and time: Wednesday, September 2, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $25 for CCAR members, $35 for non-members. MCE: Three hours (no legal). Instructor: Mike Kelly, Republic Title. To register for this class, please click here.

THIS WEEK'S CCAR NETWORKING MEETINGS
Plano - September 1, Networking - 8:30 a.m., Meeting - 9 a.m.
Location: CCAR - 6821 Coit Rd., Plano 75024
Host: Keller Williams Plano
Speaker: Bob Morris, Dallas HBA
Topic: Impact of the TRCC Sunset Bill

Farmersville - September 3, Networking - 8:30 a.m., Meeting - 8:45 a.m.
Location: O.E. Carlisle Center - 201 Orange St., Farmersville 75442
Speaker: Robie Tedford
Advertiser: Farmersville EDC

Frisco - September 3, Networking - 8:30 a.m., Meeting - 8:45 a.m.
Location: Train Depot - 6455 Page Street, Frisco 75034
Host: Republic Title, Frisco
Speaker: George Roddy Jr.
Topic: Foreclosures - The Process, Pitfalls and Profits
Advertisers: Envoy Mortgage (meeting advertiser), Xtreme Mobile Marketing (breakfast advertiser)
Door Prizes: First American Home Warranty

CCAR UPCOMING EVENTS
2009 CCAR Wine Down
Please join us for an evening of fun as we sample wines from around the world. Attendees who collect advertising information from every table will be registered to win a 32" TV or wine cooler refrigerator.

Date: Wednesday, September 9
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: CCAR Banquet Room
Cost: $20 TREPAC investment - includes wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres (beer and soft drinks also available)
Additional information: A silent auction will also take place in addition to the wine tasting.

For event and ticket information, please click here. To advertise at the event, please click here.

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