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* Economic & Development Updates From Local Govt.
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DERA SEEKS NEW EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Douglas Elbert REALTOR® Association is seeking an Executive Officer for a mid size member board in the Metro Denver area.  If interested please submit resume with salary requirements to Jan Reinhardt at jan.reinhardt@remax.net. All inquiries must be submitted by July 22, 2008. Click here for more details.

ELECTIONS
DERA elections are July17, 2008. Take a look at this pdf to see who would be the best person for the various leadership positions.

The DERA AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
This program is designed to help welcome new members to DERA. You act as a liaison while making new business contacts and building lasting relationships. Your role is to also be a goodwill representative of DERA. This can include anything from being a greeter at marketing meetings, assisting with DERA events or being a DERA advocate outside in the marketplace. Please call Dave Hickey at 720-240-5650 if you are interested in signing up for this program.

HELPING HANDS PROGRAM
This program is designed to help someone in need living in Douglas or Elbert County with a home improvement plan to improve a family's quality of life. This may include many ways to contribute from painting to yard work to actual small construction projects. The only committment needed is your valuable time! We will be offering this program in lieu of the annual Charity Event this year. Interested persons should contact Dave Hickey at 720-240-5650.
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Get Educated... Get Designated... at DERA

Look no further for all your education needs. Select the education tab to your right or click here to view courses available at DERA. Some free, some for CE - check it out and see for yourself. NAR requires mandatory ethics training for all REALTOR® members to promote the professionalism of the REALTOR® and to protect the public - it's what sets the REALTOR® apart from the real estate licensee. Click here to see when these courses are offered this year.

Pathways to Professionalism

While the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of NAR establishes objective, enforceable ethical standards governing the professional conduct of REALTORS®, it does not address issues of courtesy or etiquette. Read how you can be more professional.