September 17-21 at the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage, Alaska

The 2013 Alaska Association of REALTORS Convention will be September 17-21, 2013 at the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage, Alaska.  This year’s theme is “NO EXCUSES”. The convention is sponsored by the Alaska Association of REALTORS and hosted by the Valley Board of REALTORS.

Speakers
The keynote speaker is Jackie Leavenworth who will being teaching 6 hours of elective continuing education on Wednesday, September 18, 2013.  Jackie Leavenworth, ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI, SFR is from the Cleveland, Ohio area and was licensed in 1984. She quickly became her company’s top producer and was constantly asked to share the secrets of her success.  Jackie has been sharing those secrets for more than 25 years. Jackie is married to a real estate broker and is the owner of “Jackie Leavenworth Seminars,” a real estate coach to agents around the United States and has worked her way up to the prestigious title of Certified CRS Instructor. Developing and delivering quality programs that are not the “same old thing” is Jackie’s specialty.  Real estate is Jackie’s passion and enhancing peoples’ lives is her purpose.

Closing speaker Elizabeth Mendenhall is a REALTOR and CEO with RE/MAX Boone Realty since 1996, she is active in various organizations in Columbia, Missouri and also in the REALTOR community.  Elizabeth thinks it is important to be involved and knowledgeable about the real estate commnity and ensure our market remains as a premier destination for property owners. Elizabeth currently served as the 2012 National Association of REALTORS Strategic Planning Committee Chair and was the 2011 National Association of REALTORS Vice-President and Liaison to Committees. She has also served as 2010 Missouri Association of REALTORS President and 2008 National Association of REALTORS Liaison to Association Leadership.

Registration
You can register online on at www.alaskarealtors.com  Or download Registration Form

Accommodations
There is a room block for the convention at the Hotel Captain Cook.  Attendees must identify themselves as being part of Alaska Association of Realtors Convention to ensure the special rate of $139 per night plus tax.  Guests may call The Hotel Captain Cook to make individual reservations at:  907-276-6000 or 800-843-1950.

Trade Show
A trade show will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2013 during the convention.  The hours are 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm and space is $100.  Additional trade show information will be available soon.

Convention Bag Items
The Convention Committee is accepting items for the 2013 Convention bags. We are requesting 225 items for the bags and they can be mailed or dropped off at the Valley Board of REALTORS office. Additional Information