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9/17/08 - Online registration has closed. You may only register for the convention on-site.
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2008 MAR Conference & Tradeshow
Location: DCU Center in Worcester, MA
Date: September 22-23, 2008
Time: 8:00AM - 5:30PM
 
Pricing:
Members - $179
Non-Members - $299
Online registration is closed. You can register for the Conference on-site.
 
2008 MAR Conference Information & Special Events

Location
This year's convention will be held at the centrally located DCU Center in downtown Worcester, an easy drive from just about anywhere in the state. With a full line-up of courses, leading speakers and instructors, the professional awards recognition dinner, a silent auction, and top-notch industry tradeshow, you won’t want to miss this event!

 
Staying in Worcester? For overnight room reservations contact the Hilton Garden Inn, Worcester, 508-753-5700. Room rate is $120/night subject to availability. To receive the special rate you must reserve by August 29, 2008 and reference the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® special group rate.
 
Hilton Garden Inn Worcester


Special Events
MAR Professional Awards Recognition Dinner
Monday, September 22nd from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The MAR Professional Awards Recognition Dinner pays tribute to numerous REALTORS® for their service and accomplishments, and culminates with the selection of the 2008 MAR REALTOR® of the Year. The evening’s festivities also include recognition of the Massachusetts Real Estate Educator of the Year, as well as the presentation of the Milton H. Shaw Distinguished Service Award for REALTOR® volunteerism and the MAR Good Neighbor Awards which honor individual members for civic and charitable contributions made within their local communities.
Purchase tickets when you register for the Conference.


MAR Charitable & Educational Foundation Silent Auction
Held during the MAR Conference & Tradeshow, the benefit auction will feature high-quality items including tickets to sporting events and concerts; business products; dining gift certificates; unique jewelry, crafts and artwork; and weekend getaway packages. Items will be limited, so be sure to visit the auction display early and often to place your winning bids.
 
Item
Donor
Winner
 

$100 Gift Card to Legal Seafoods

 ASAP Environmental

David Friedberg

Norman Rockwell "Main Street" Print 
Framed print. Value $350.
Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

Mike Toomey

2 pair Maui Jim Sunglasses
Choose from Hurricane Blue/Neutral Grey or Splash Burgundy/Maui Rose.  Retail value $189.95 each. 
Cambridge Eye Doctors

Blue - Gerry Bourgeois; Rose - Cid Brousseau

US Flag flown over the Capitol
Flag was flown on July 23, 2008. Includes certificate signed by Stephen T. Ayers, AIA, Acting Architech of the Capitol.
 Congressman James P. McGovern

Derek Alfama

Morton'