NEIAOR and affiliate members presented a $500 check to Elijah Haven on Oct. 23, 2018, from the proceeds of our bus trip to FireKeepers Casino on Oct. 4th. Elijah Haven is an intervention center for the victims of domestic violence. They assisted 232 victims (90 adults and 142 children) in 2017 and 222 victims (84 adults and 138 children) already through the 3rd quarter of 2018. We are proud to be able to financially donate to this non-profit organization in their continuing efforts to educate and assist domestic violence victims. Pictured in photo: Kathy Dunafin, Elijah Haven; Jas Singh, Horizon Bank; Cyndi Andrew, Ruoff Mortgage; Monica Severe, Farmers State Bank; and Amanda Montague, Elijah Haven. Unavailable for photo were affiliate sponsors Todd Miller, Beacon Credit Union; Dave Bolton, Metropolitan Title; and Abbie Hood, Assurance Title.

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The Lunch ‘n’ Learn on Identity Theft on Sept. 20th was very worthwhile! It was presented by Fran Settanni from Factual Data and sponsored by Todd Miller from Beacon Credit Union. We learned how easy it is to have your identity stolen, what to do about it, and steps you can take to prevent it. Many thanks to Fran, Todd, and all those who took the time to attend!

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Some winners, some losers, but a good time was had by all who went on the bus trip to FireKeepers casino on Oct. 4! The trip was sponsored by Assurance Title, Beacon Credit Union, Farmers State Bank, Horizon Bank, Metropolitan Title, and Ruoff Mortgage with proceeds from the trip benefiting Elijah Haven Crisis Intervention Center

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Margaret Sklenar, Metropolitan Title, presented an enlightening program on wire fraud at our Oct. 18th Lunch ‘n’ Learn session. We learned about the biggest perpetrator of wire fraud and how to help avoid being a victim of it. Thanks, Margaret, and also to Metropolitan Title for sponsoring the event!

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Mark Hansbarger, Realty PRO Hansbarger Realty, was nominated for and recognized at the IAR Stakeholder’s Meeting for being NEIAOR’s REALTOR® of the Year. Congrats, Mark!

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CONGRATULATIONS: Mark Bock of Mike Thomas Associates Realtors in Angola is the 2018 Indiana Association of REALTORS® (IAR) Distinguished Service Award honoree.

IAR leaders established this award in 1952 to recognize members who give many years of distinguished service to the association and their community. Leaders of Mark’s local association—the Northeastern Indiana Association of REALTORS®–nominated him; an IAR committee of his peers selected Mark. He is only the 16th member to receive the IAR Distinguished Service Award. IAR currently has more than 17,500 members.

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The Lunch ‘n Learn session Aug. 16 on REALTOR safety was presented by Chief Deputy Tracy Harker, LaGrange County Sheriff’s Dept. Four risks that Deputy Harker spoke about were Risk Awareness, Risk Reduction, Risk Recognition, and Risk Routine. Sponsor of the session was Jas Singh, Horizon Bank, who also provided lunch from Super Chopsticks. Thanks to Tracy, Jas, and all those who attended!

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Jim Price with the DNR presented very enlightening information on lakes, pier issues, and riparian rights, among other topics, at the Lunch ‘n’ Learn session on July 19. Abbie Hood, Assurance Title, sponsored the session and provided a free lunch to a record number of attendees. Thanks, Jim & Abbie!!

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June 21 Lunch ‘n’ Learn:
Cpl Andy Smith with the Indiana State Police presented an informative PowerPoint on drugs, including but not
limited to marijuana, meth, and phentanol. We learned what to be aware of when showing properties, what
ingredients are used in making meth, opening containers used to mix meth ingredients can blind you, the
residue can burn your skin, rehabing a meth house, and lots more. The event was sponsored by Cyndi Andrew,
Ruoff Mortgage, and included lunch from Wings, Etc. Thanks, Cyndi!!
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Great Lunch ‘n’ Learn session on Human Trafficking on May 17! Jeremy Greenlee from the Indiana Trafficking Victim Assistance Program explained what human trafficking is and what the different kinds of trafficking are. Surprisingly, the biggest percentage of traffickers are family members! Often victims do not identify as victims and will not ask for help! We learned about 14 red flags that might identify a victim of human trafficking and how the A-M-P Model constitutes human trafficking. If you suspect human trafficking, text “HELP” or “INFO” to 233733 or call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. The event was sponsored by Farmers State Bank.

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Another successful RPAC luncheon and auction! Record attendance, lots of great auction items, socializing, networking, and a delicious meal at The Woods Too!

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Trivia Night 2018 was a success! A $1000 donation will be given to Noble House Ministries on behalf of NEIAOR and our affiliate members Beacon Credit Union, Farmers State Bank, Horizon Bank, Metropolitan Title, Ruoff Mortgage, and Assurance Title. The first prize of $300 was won by Farmers State Bank along with Alex Bishop, FamilyGuard Home Inspections; the 2nd prize of $200 was won by the group of Donna Meschberger, Ryan Jernigan, Matthew Kruse, Kay Kunce, and Erica Amans; the 3rd prize of $100 was won by Treehouse Real Estate agents along with Dawn Miller and Shala Cook-Hoover. All three prizes were donated back to Noble House! The winners of the 50/50 drawing and Heads & Tails also donated their proceeds back to Noble House. What a great bunch of people! Lakeland Title donated the door prize, which was greatly appreciated! A good time was had by all!

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Jeff Helmuth, Paramedic, Deputy Coroner, QPR Instructor, ASIST Trained, presented the program at our Feb. 15 Lunch ‘n’ Learn session on Suicide Prevention Training. We learned QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) and how asking a question can potentially save a life. Sponsored by Alex Bishop, FamilyGuard Home Inspections. Great session, great instructor, great sponsor! Thanks to all who attended and especially to our instructor and sponsor!

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Alex and Ambrea Bishop, owners of FamilyGuard Home Inspection Services, presented the Lunch ‘n’ Learn session on January 18 at the Board Office and served us lunch as well! The attendees also received a gift box containing a to-go coffee cup with a hand-made koozie and a chocolate bar. The door prize featured a bag of Starbucks Mocha coffee and was won by Dawn Miller.

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Members of NEIAOR cleaning the Habitat for Humanity house at Royer Lake on 11/21/17. And Joy Sharp even brought Foltz doughnuts to keep up our energy level.

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2017 Inaugural and Affiliate Recognition Luncheon, Nov. 16, 2017, National Military History Museum, Auburn, IN

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2017 Inaugural and Affiliate Recognition Luncheon, Nov. 16, National Military History Museum, Auburn, IN

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Thanks to the generosity of members of the Northeastern IN Association of REALTORS® and our affiliate members, 189 pounds of food and $92.00 was presented to the Community Care Food Pantry in conjunction with Garrett United Methodist Church on Nov. 16 following the Inaugural and Affiliate Recognition Luncheon held at the National Military History Museum in Auburn. Pictured are Pastor Jan, Community Care Food Pantry; Monica Severe, Farmers State Bank; Jas Singh, Horizon Bank; Carla Holbrook, Beacon Credit Union; Jonathan Puckett, Farmers State Bank; Cyndi Andrew, Ruoff Mortgage; Jerry Hardisty, US Inspect; Dave Bolton, Metropolitan Title; Ryan Jernigan, President-elect of NEIAOR; Todd Miller, Beacon Credit Union; and Sharon Brown, Treasurer of Community Care Food Pantry.

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The October 19 Lunch ‘n’ Learn session on Firearms in the Workplace/Personal Safety/Legal Rights was presented by Bill Bryan and sponsored by Assurance Title.

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The Lunch ‘n’ Learn on Identity Theft on Sept. 20th was very worthwhile! It was presented by Fran Settanni from Factual Data and sponsored by Todd Miller from Beacon Credit Union. We learned how easy it is to have your identity stolen, what to do about it, and steps you can take to prevent it. Many thanks to Fran, Todd, and all those who took the time to attend!

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Some winners, some losers, but a good time was had by all who went on the bus trip to FireKeepers casino on Oct. 4! The trip was sponsored by Assurance Title, Beacon Credit Union, Farmers State Bank, Horizon Bank, Metropolitan Title, and Ruoff Mortgage with proceeds from the trip benefiting Elijah Haven Crisis Intervention Center

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Margaret Sklenar, Metropolitan Title, presented an enlightening program on wire fraud at our Oct. 18th Lunch ‘n’ Learn session. We learned about the biggest perpetrator of wire fraud and how to help avoid being a victim of it. Thanks, Margaret, and also to Metropolitan Title for sponsoring the event!

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Mark Hansbarger, Realty PRO Hansbarger Realty, was nominated for and recognized at the IAR Stakeholder’s Meeting for being NEIAOR’s REALTOR® of the Year. Congrats, Mark!

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CONGRATULATIONS: Mark Bock of Mike Thomas Associates Realtors in Angola is the 2018 Indiana Association of REALTORS® (IAR) Distinguished Service Award honoree.

IAR leaders established this award in 1952 to recognize members who give many years of distinguished service to the association and their community. Leaders of Mark’s local association—the Northeastern Indiana Association of REALTORS®–nominated him; an IAR committee of his peers selected Mark. He is only the 16th member to receive the IAR Distinguished Service Award. IAR currently has more than 17,500 members.

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The Lunch ‘n Learn session Aug. 16 on REALTOR safety was presented by Chief Deputy Tracy Harker, LaGrange County Sheriff’s Dept. Four risks that Deputy Harker spoke about were Risk Awareness, Risk Reduction, Risk Recognition, and Risk Routine. Sponsor of the session was Jas Singh, Horizon Bank, who also provided lunch from Super Chopsticks. Thanks to Tracy, Jas, and all those who attended!

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Jim Price with the DNR presented very enlightening information on lakes, pier issues, and riparian rights, among other topics, at the Lunch ‘n’ Learn session on July 19. Abbie Hood, Assurance Title, sponsored the session and provided a free lunch to a record number of attendees. Thanks, Jim & Abbie!!

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June 21 Lunch ‘n’ Learn:
Cpl Andy Smith with the Indiana State Police presented an informative PowerPoint on drugs, including but not
limited to marijuana, meth, and phentanol. We learned what to be aware of when showing properties, what
ingredients are used in making meth, opening containers used to mix meth ingredients can blind you, the
residue can burn your skin, rehabing a meth house, and lots more. The event was sponsored by Cyndi Andrew,
Ruoff Mortgage, and included lunch from Wings, Etc. Thanks, Cyndi!!
Photos

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Great Lunch ‘n’ Learn session on Human Trafficking on May 17! Jeremy Greenlee from the Indiana Trafficking Victim Assistance Program explained what human trafficking is and what the different kinds of trafficking are. Surprisingly, the biggest percentage of traffickers are family members! Often victims do not identify as victims and will not ask for help! We learned about 14 red flags that might identify a victim of human trafficking and how the A-M-P Model constitutes human trafficking. If you suspect human trafficking, text “HELP” or “INFO” to 233733 or call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. The event was sponsored by Farmers State Bank.

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Another successful RPAC luncheon and auction! Record attendance, lots of great auction items, socializing, networking, and a delicious meal at The Woods Too!

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Trivia Night 2018 was a success! A $1000 donation will be given to Noble House Ministries on behalf of NEIAOR and our affiliate members Beacon Credit Union, Farmers State Bank, Horizon Bank, Metropolitan Title, Ruoff Mortgage, and Assurance Title. The first prize of $300 was won by Farmers State Bank along with Alex Bishop, FamilyGuard Home Inspections; the 2nd prize of $200 was won by the group of Donna Meschberger, Ryan Jernigan, Matthew Kruse, Kay Kunce, and Erica Amans; the 3rd prize of $100 was won by Treehouse Real Estate agents along with Dawn Miller and Shala Cook-Hoover. All three prizes were donated back to Noble House! The winners of the 50/50 drawing and Heads & Tails also donated their proceeds back to Noble House. What a great bunch of people! Lakeland Title donated the door prize, which was greatly appreciated! A good time was had by all!

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Jeff Helmuth, Paramedic, Deputy Coroner, QPR Instructor, ASIST Trained, presented the program at our Feb. 15 Lunch ‘n’ Learn session on Suicide Prevention Training. We learned QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) and how asking a question can potentially save a life. Sponsored by Alex Bishop, FamilyGuard Home Inspections. Great session, great instructor, great sponsor! Thanks to all who attended and especially to our instructor and sponsor!

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Alex and Ambrea Bishop, owners of FamilyGuard Home Inspection Services, presented the Lunch ‘n’ Learn session on January 18 at the Board Office and served us lunch as well! The attendees also received a gift box containing a to-go coffee cup with a hand-made koozie and a chocolate bar. The door prize featured a bag of Starbucks Mocha coffee and was won by Dawn Miller.

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Members of NEIAOR cleaning the Habitat for Humanity house at Royer Lake on 11/21/17. And Joy Sharp even brought Foltz doughnuts to keep up our energy level.

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2017 Inaugural and Affiliate Recognition Luncheon, Nov. 16, 2017, National Military History Museum, Auburn, IN

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2017 Inaugural and Affiliate Recognition Luncheon, Nov. 16, National Military History Museum, Auburn, IN

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Thanks to the generosity of members of the Northeastern IN Association of REALTORS® and our affiliate members, 189 pounds of food and $92.00 was presented to the Community Care Food Pantry in conjunction with Garrett United Methodist Church on Nov. 16 following the Inaugural and Affiliate Recognition Luncheon held at the National Military History Museum in Auburn. Pictured are Pastor Jan, Community Care Food Pantry; Monica Severe, Farmers State Bank; Jas Singh, Horizon Bank; Carla Holbrook, Beacon Credit Union; Jonathan Puckett, Farmers State Bank; Cyndi Andrew, Ruoff Mortgage; Jerry Hardisty, US Inspect; Dave Bolton, Metropolitan Title; Ryan Jernigan, President-elect of NEIAOR; Todd Miller, Beacon Credit Union; and Sharon Brown, Treasurer of Community Care Food Pantry.

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The October 19 Lunch ‘n’ Learn session on Firearms in the Workplace/Personal Safety/Legal Rights was presented by Bill Bryan and sponsored by Assurance Title.

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IAR 2017 Stakeholders Conference. Call it a coincidence or call it a possible result of attending IAR’s Leadership Academy but four of the members chosen throughout the State for the 2017 Local REALTOR® of the Year were in the 2013-2014 Leadership Academy! The Leadership Academy for 2017-2018 has been filled but please start thinking forward to the class of 2018-2019 and consider attending. It would be well worth your time!

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On Sept. 7, 2017, our affiliate members sponsored a bus trip to Firekeepers Casino with the proceeds from the trip going to the Steuben County Humane Society. Not everyone came home a winner but a good time was had by all!

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National Association of REALTORS® Call for Action: #REALTORS, Tell Congress to Reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (#NFIP) #SupportNFIP #FloodtheHouse http://bit.ly/2wEO4LZ

Reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) needs your help to send messages to Members of Congress urging them to support a comprehensive reauthorization of the NFIP.