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METRO ATLANTA RELOCATION COUNCILRE S

Y O U R S O U R C E F O R A L L M A R C N E W S & E V E N T S F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 3

WHAT’S INSIDE:1. Ed Forum Registration

2. President’s Letter

3. Ed Forum Agenda

4. MARC 2013 Board

5. 2012 HolidayLuncheon Recap

6. New Members

6. Joyce Brown Tribute

7. 2013 Calendar

8. Tech Tips

9. MARC Scholarship

10. Trending Now

11. Sponsor Highlight

12. Premier Sponsors

13. 2013 Board & Council

MARC’S MISSION Our mission is to provide corporate and service industry relocation professionals the opportunity to meet and work together on a regular basis to educate, to learn and to share knowledge and experiences about current relocation practices and merging relocation issues in an effort to better serve and address the diverse needs of relocating employees and their families.

Check Out the Full Agenda on Page 3

This Year’s Speakers Include:Carol HendersonDirector, Business Enterprise Division -Georgia Department of Economic Development

Brooks MathisVice President of Economic Development -Cobb Chamber

Dutch EarleManaging Principal Executive Strategies, Inc

Michael L. BaileyDirector, Client Relations -Premia Mortgage, LLC

Alan DanielChief Appraiser -D.S. Murphy & Associates

Margery Marshall, SCRPPresident -Vandover

Linda StrawManager, Global Relocation & Mobility Programs -The Coca-Cola Company

MARCED FORUM20

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The MARC Annual Educational Forum will be held at theCobb Galleria Centre on February 7, 2013.

Date: Thursday, February 7, 2013

Location: Cobb Galleria Centre (2nd floor)Two Galleria Parkway | Atlanta, GA 30339

$75 Corporate Members and Corporate Guests$110 Service Members

$135 Non-Service Members/Guests and/or at the Door

Approved for 4 CRP Credits

This year’s conference promises to be another great event providing today’s mobility professionals with a full day of relevant and timely

information. Come learn about what is happening in today’s relocation industry. Some of topics that will be covered include a look at Georgia’s

Economic Development; Creating a Strategic Plan; The Buzz AboutTalent and a Look at What’s Happening in the Mortgage Industry.

Register at www.MARCAtlanta.org

Brenda RobbinsSenior Project ManagerGeorgia Power - A Southern Company

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MESSAGE FROM THE

PRESIDENT

Kudos to the Community Outreach Committee for an outstanding job in selecting this year’s winners. Special thanks to Rob Kreiling and Karen McRae for all their hard work and dedication. An expression

of gratitude goes to Know Atlanta Magazine for their coverage of MARC’s Scholarship Award.

Leigh MasseyHappy New Year! I love the start of a new year; all the excitement of the possibilities of the next twelve months. And that is especially true this year, as I begin my role as MARC’s 2013 President. I am so humbled and honored to hold this office and truly understand what big shoes I must fill. I want to thank Jan LeQuier for her leadership this past year and all of the Board of Directors for their volunteer spirit. MARC stands before you with solid membership numbers, strong financial footing, and innovative goals for the future. And I especially want to thank the members of MARC – your continued dedication to this group is what makes it so great! And so I ask you – even challenge you – to help the Board of Directors and Committees take MARC into the future. Help us build valuable programs and bring fresh ideas to our industry. Even if you are unable to join a committee, make it a personal goal to write an article for the newsletter, send us recommendations for speakers and sessions, or commit to sending MARC Scholarship applications to schools in your area. What may seem like a small gesture could be the next great MARC event!

MARC is your organization, so please tell us what you love or what needs improvement – there are no bad ideas. My door is always open and I welcome your suggestions – email me anytime [email protected]. I wish each one of you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2013! Best,

Leigh Massey

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Community Outreach Committee To Hold Raffle Thanks to the Worldwide ERC for once again offering a free registration to this year’s National Employee Relocation Conference which will be held May 15-17 in San Diego. This registration is valued over $1100 and will be raffled during the ED Forum. All proceeds will be used to help fund community outreach programs including MARC Scholarships.

8:00 - 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 8:45 Welcome and Business Meeting

8:45 - 10:15 Economic Development andCorporate Relocation PartnershipsCarol Henderson, Director, Business Enterprise Division- Georgia Department of Economic DevelopmentBrooks Mathis, Vice President of Economic Development - Cobb ChamberBrenda Robbins, Sr. Project Manager, Georgia Power Community& Economic Development

Learn from area professionals the process used to invite corporations to consider the state of Georgia and the Atlanta region for headquarters and corporate locations. What advantages do we offer, what types of industries do we pursue and what is the forecast for 2013.

10:15 – 11:00 Break

11:00 – 12:00 Your Personal Strategic PlanDutch Earle, Managing Principal - Executive Strategies, Inc.

Are you living your personal strategic plan? Learn the tools to help develop a strategy for yourself, your family and your work teams to maximize per-sonal fulfillment and corporate success.

Noon - 1:00 Lunch: Lunch included with your registration

1:00 - 2:30 The Mortgage Industry: What Was, What Is, and What May Be Michael L. Bailey, Director, Client Relations - Premia Mortgage, LLC Alan Daniel, Chief Appraiser - D.S. Murphy & Associates

The last several years have seen record low interest rates, tightened lending requirements, a complete separation between lender and appraiser, plus

new regulations and ever-changing market conditions. This session will discuss the changes in financing, issues impacting appraisals, and what the recent regulatory announcements may mean.

2:30 - 2:45 Break

2:45 - 3:45 The Buzz about Talent Mobility;The Why, What and HowMargery Marshall, SCRP, President - VandoverLinda Straw, Manager, Global Relocation & Mobility Programs -The Coca-Cola Company

The evolution of mobility and its alignment to talent management strategy is in its infancy but it has begun and is picking up momentum. There are broader trends influencing this new approach as the shifting role of Human Resources and the intensifying focus on strategic planning and measurements around talent. The mobility industry has the responsibility and the capability to participate and do so successfully. In this session, Margery will speak to these trends, from both a talent management and mobility perspective. She will engage Linda Straw with Coca Cola during the discussion to share some examples from a client perspective.

3:45 - 4:00 Closing Remarks

NOTE: CRP Credits will be available at the conclusion of the Forum

HURRY AND REGISTER NOW ON-LINE AT www.marcatlanta.org

All registrations must be completed on the MARC website. Payment can be made via Credit Card, or by mailing a check to: MARC, P. O. BOX 467292, Atlanta, GA 31146

If you have questions please contact Cindy at [email protected]

MARC 2013 EDUCATIONAL FORUM AGENDAMETRO ATLANTA RELOCATION COUNCIL

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And the Winner Is…Thanks so much to all members who took the time to vote in our recent election for the 2012 MARC Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is our guiding force for MARC, so finding the right people to fill the chairs on this Board is incredibly important. Each person elected agrees to a term of three years and to chair or co-chair one of the BOD’s committees: Programs, Membership, Community Outreach, Website and Technology, Sponsorship, and Newsletter.

This year, we were able to vote through our newly re-launched website for this election. Not only were your individual votes accessible only by the MARC administrator, they were also instantly tabulated. Much improved since the days of mailing out ballots, waiting to receive them and physically counting each ballot. What used to take weeks, now takes just a few days.

Thanks to each of you that agreed to run for the BOD. It is a definite commitment of time and effort, so we greatly appreciate your willing-ness to oversee the success of MARC for the next three years.

The following members of MARC will be joining the Board of Directors for 2013: Bob Packard, Michael Nimer, Theresa Kolany, Teresa Smith, Jeff Morris, Karen McRae, and Emerson Ross. My personal thanks to Mack Zittrouer and Jennifer Bowler for serving on the Nominating Committee with me and for the outstanding job they did in sourcing members to run for election.

Submitted by Connie Stinson SCRP, SGMSInterContinental Hotels Group

2013 MARC Executive BoardLeft to Right

Teresa Palacios Smith-SecretaryLeigh Massey-2013 President

Marlene Adams-TreasurerMissing: Karen McRae-Vice President

2013 Board of Directorsand Advisory Council

Don’t forget to join MARC’s linked in page! You can join conversations, add articles and find out the latest information about the industry!

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The Cherokee Country Club was the host of this year’s Holiday Luncheon which was held on Thursday December 13th. This beautiful and scenic country club, which is sister to the Cherokee Town Club, is located in Sandy Springs. This new venue set the stage for a great afternoon full of holiday cheer. Serenaded by Atlanta Harpist, Catherine Rogers , MARC members enjoyed music, delicious food and came bearing gifts for the annual Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital toy drive. Jan Lequier and the 2012 Board were recognized for all their hard work in the past year. Keeping with tradition, the new 2013 Board of Directors and Advisory Council was introduced. Jan Lequier passed the gavel to the new incoming President, Leigh Massey. A big thanks to Jan Lequier for a great year and to all those who served in 2012. Congratulations to Leigh Massey, MARC’s 2013 President.

MARC 2012 Holiday Luncheon

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MARC WelcomesNew MembersLisa BurkardSpectum Group Consulting

Liana CiattoCartus

Lee CagleMega Group, Inc.

Joe DooleUPS (Replacement Member)

Olivia FosterSouthern Company

Rob KreilingRunzheimer International

Marie LawrenceARC Realty

Pamela Silvis-ZelaskoRelocation Management Worldwide

Jennifer ThomasNEI Global Relocation

Congratulations to Joyce Brown, CRP, GMS who retired from Altair Global Relocation in December 2012. Joyce has been a long-time member of MARC and played a vital role in the relocation industry. After winning a scholarship to Ball State University, Joyce studied Fine Arts and Journalism with the thought of becoming a commercial artist. As life began to unfold, she found herself in sales and management where she spent a large part of her forty-two year career. The last thirty-four years were spent in the Corporate Relocation Industry where she worked for such companies as: National Residential, CHA, Mortgage Team Concepts (her own company) and most recently, nine years with Altair Global Relocation. In addition to a successful corporate career, Joyce has been very active in many of the Regional ERC Groups, founding the SRRC in Florida (1998) and the TRC in Tennessee (2012.) She has been a frequent speaker and panelist at many regional groups and the national ERC. Her contributions to activities outside of her work have led her to facilitating self-help workshops, becoming the county-wide chairman of The Holiday Project, and participating in many other volunteer roles. Joyce and her husband Vic, reside in Ocala, FL. Together they have four children, eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. If you would like to stay in touch, you may contact her via cell at 561-376-1121 or [email protected].

HappyRetirement

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General Membership MeetingsFebruary 7 (Thursday) Educational Forum – Cobb Galleria Centre April 18 (Thursday) Spring Meeting – The Home Depot September 12 (Thursday) Half-Day Meeting – (TBD) TBD Atlanta Food Bank Volunteer December 5 (Thursday) Holiday Luncheon – (TBD) February 6, 2014 (Thursday) Educational Forum - (TBD)

2013 Worldwide Employee Relocation Council CONFERENCESMay 15-17San Diego, CA

October 23-25Dallas, TX

This year MARC has implemented a new system for the payment and processing of membership dues. By now, you should have received an email with your invoice attached. Simply click on the link located on the email “Metro Atlanta Relocation Council Website” which will take you the MARC website. Once you log in, you should go directly to the Member home page where you will need to click on the “My Dues Renewal Box”. From here you will be given options that allow you to pay only your dues or to pay both your dues and your prepaid fee’s for 2013.

We certainly appreciate your continued support of our organization and we all look forward to a productive year in 2013.

Please note in the event you have forgotten your log-in information simply click the link on the bottom of the log-in page marked “Forgot my Password” and your information will be sent to the electronically.

Dues must be paid by 2/28/2013.Please remember Failure to renew your dues, will cause yourmembership to be canceled.

2013 MARC RENEWALS

1. Log Into Metro Atlanta Relocation Council Website

2. Go to the Member home page click on the “My Dues Renewal Box”.

3. Pay Dues

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Just a few tips to help you gain more from the MARC website, www.marcatlanta.org

• Remember to log into the site before you register for an event and/or pay dues. This way the system can identify you as a member and record your transaction under com-munications in case you need a receipt during the future.

• Dues invoices have been sent and by the end of January you should have received two reminder notices if you have not paid your dues. If for any reason you have not received then please notify us immediately at [email protected].

• Check you information on the website, is your address, phone number and email correct? Is the information for

your organization correct? If you find any information that needs to be updated please let us know and we will adjust accordingly. ([email protected])

• Do you want to sign up for a committee or see who is on one? Once you have logged in, check out the committee tab on the left, and then access the committee and the members under the View Committee Member Details.

• Win a $50 gift certificate: the first person to email me at [email protected] with the names of the four people that serve on the Community Outreach and Scholarship Committee with Karen McRae and Mike Puckett wins the gift card.

MARC Tech TipsBy Mack Zittrouer

MARC Announces New Contest Do you know someone who would enjoy becoming a member of MARC? Our upcoming ED Forum is a great way to introduce them to our organization. Please make sure to invite them and as an added plus, if they choose to join, you will receive a $50 gift card as a thank you! Just make sure you have your corporate member indicate that you referred them on our membership application!

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MARC is now taking applications for its 2013 Scholarship Program. If you know a high school student who is a senior and who has relocated to the Atlanta area please have them apply! Qualified students must have relocated more than 50 miles sometime between grades 9 (after 8th grade graduation) and 12 and changed schools due to their family’s relocation. Residence eligibility is defined as a senior attending a private or public school in any city or county district within Cobb, Fulton, DeKalb or Gwinnett Counties as well as any county immediately bordering these counties. They must also have a current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent achievement on a different scale).

Students will be evaluated on academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and on their response to an essay addressing the way they handled the challenges associated with relocating to a new area and a new high school. The one-time award of $1,500 will be presented to an area high school senior this year and will be sent to the college that the student will be attending to assist with tuition, etc. Applications must be received by March 15, 2013 to have time for evaluation and selection. The scholarship will be awarded during the Spring meeting in mid-April. The winner will be asked to present his/her essay. The application can be downloaded at www.MARCAtlanta.org. For more information, please contact Karen McRae, Community Outreach/Scholarship Committee Chair, (770) 916-4030, [email protected] or Mike Puckett, Community Outreach/Scholarship Committee Co-Chair, (770) 904-0526, [email protected]. DEADLINE: 3/15/2013

MARC Celebrates Its Third Year of Scholarship Awards

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Industry StatisticsThe corporate housing industry has been a significant growth segment of the lodging industry for the past 20 years.

Submitted by Wallace HittPost Properties

By the NumbersRevenues increased by approximately 9.5% to $2.49 billion annually.

The overall average daily rate in the United States grew 6.8% to $123.81 in 2011.

In 2011, the US corporate housing market is estimated at approximately 62,204 units.

Corporate housing provider companies project a 2.7% increase in units in 2012.

Los Angeles became the largest MSA, with 5,223 units, followed by Wash-ington, DC, New York, and Houston, respectively.

Overall occupancy in the US corporate housing was 88.6%, nearly flat over the last four years.

The average stay in the US corporate housing market was 86 nights in 2011, up from 83 nights in 2010.


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RE SSPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

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MARC Would Like to Recognize& Thank Our 2013 Premier & Annual SponsorsTHANK YOU TO OUR 2013 PREMIER SPONSORS

PREMIER PLATINUM

PREMIER GOLD

PREMIER SILVER


2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADVISORY COUNCIL

PRESIDENT SECRETARY

VICE PRESIDENT TREASURER

Leigh MasseyAtlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s Intl Realty

Office 404-974-4325 [email protected]

Karen McRae, SCRP, GMS, WRS Harry Norman RealtorsOffice 770-916-4030

[email protected]

Marlene Adams, CRP, GMSInterLink Relocation Services


COMMITTEE CHAIRS

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Teresa Palacios SmithPrudential Georgia Realty

Office [email protected]


If You Are Interested In Serving On Any Of These Standing Committees, Please Contact One Of The Chairpersons.

Theresa Kolany, CRP, GMSOxxford Relocation

Office: [email protected]

Fred Lemon Fred Lemon & Associates, Inc.


Jill KnicelyPaxton/Atlas

Office (770) [email protected]

Jeff Morris, CRP, GMS TRC Global SolutionsOffice 770-592-4613

[email protected]

ASSISTANT TREASURER MEMBERSHIP CO-CHAIR NEWSLETTER/PR SPONSORSHIIP

Jan LeQuier, CRP The Home Depot


IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Emerson RossNCR


Michael Nimer, CRPOneSource RelocationOffice: 678-581-2101

[email protected]

Bob Packard, CRPLexicon Relocation


MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS PROGRAMS

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Carolyn Cherry, CRPAT&T Relocation


Mack Zittrouer Cort Furniture Rental Office 866-909-2678

[email protected]

MEMBERSHIP - MENTOR WEBSITE/REGIONAL GROUPSConnie Stinson, SCRP, SGMS

International Hotels GroupOffice: 770-649-8228 x100

[email protected]

PROGRAMS - MENTOR

Wallace HittPost Corporate Apartments


Chris Chalk, CRP, GMSDoosan Infracore Construction Group


Tina Tyler, CRP, GMSColdwell Banker Residential Mortgage


WEBSITE CO-CHAIR & HISTORIAN

PR/NEWSLETTER - MENTOR PROGRAMS - MENTOR

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