249 East Virginia Street, Tallahassee, FL = 32301 (850)=20 681-6422
FAX (850) 681-6271 WATS (800) 552-1065 = www.flta.org -=20 Kevin M. Hussey, CLC/CLS, President - Lee Huszagh, Executive = Secretary/Treasurer=20 e-mail - leeh@flta.org
The 2000 committee workshop and =
seminar held in=20
Tallahassee February 15th through 17th was a tremendous success. This =
year's=20
education seminar was conducted in a different format, and was presented =
by=20
Barbara Burke working in a skit format, with the honorable Lee Huszagh=20
presiding, to explore escrow losses and problems, and when and how =
Surety and=20
Fidelity bonds function in real situations. This presentation was taped =
and will=20
be shown later for C.E. workshops.=20
The Governmental Affairs Committee reviewed pending legislation and =
at this=20
point there does not seem to be any issues that will greatly effect our=20
industry. Please stay tuned, as you know this could change at any time. =
One item=20
that is universally agreed upon is that we all need to know and visit =
our local=20
legislators. Have you done so yet? If not, make it a point to do so as =
soon as=20
possible so that the industry can have a more recognized voice in what =
happens=20
in Tallahassee.=20
There has been no decision yet in the Butler case, and you may want =
to keep=20
informed of any developments by looking at FLTA.ORG.=20
There was also considerable discussion at this meeting as to some of =
the=20
extreme marketing practices that are rapidly spreading throughout the =
state and=20
many questions as to the legality of these practices were asked of Mr. =
Wally=20
Senter of the Department of Insurance. Mr. Senter acknowledged that he =
is aware=20
of the practices and the unique ways at which some are attempting to =
circumvent=20
the laws pertaining to these issues. It was relieving to me to hear that =
he will=20
be visiting and examining several of these operations conducting these =
programs=20
to determine if any violations exist. We will update you as to the =
results of=20
these investigations.=20
Another area of concern is the way in which lenders will be =
approaching the=20
title insurance and settlement services industry, and the changes this =
and their=20
dedication to electronic data interchange will have an impact on the way =
our=20
industry works. This will become more apparent every day and it would be =
wise to=20
keep communications with your local banking community so you are not =
left out of=20
the opportunities or changes that will surely take place.=20
In short, changes are really starting to accelerate, leaving little =
time to=20
keep operating as you have in the past. Keep our ears and eyes open, and =
keep=20
good communication with your customers so that you will know when and =
how to=20
take advantage of the changes and opportunities that will be coming. I =
can't say=20
that enough! The more you learn, the more insight you will have.=20
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UPS offers Discount to FLTA=20
UPS owns and operates the world's largest package transportation =
system,=20
linked by today's most advanced information technology. We provide =
door-to-door=20
delivery to over 200 countries and territories worldwide.=20
UPS offers discounts to the Florida Land Title Association Members.=20
Do you ship documents for overnight delivery? Then remember this: =
$1.50.=20
That's the discount from United Parcel Service on the delivery of a =
next day=20
letter, regardless of the number of pages or weight of the document, in =
the=20
latest addition to the Florida Land Title Association's Member Benefit =
Program.=20
In addition to the $1.50 off each next day air letter, (letter or legal =
size),=20
you can also receive 10% off on PaksB and packages along with 20% off =
Worldwide=20
Express. These discounts apply to letters or PaksB dropped off at the =
UPS letter=20
centers or by requesting your packages to picked up. Those seeking more=20
information about the program may call the 800 number. There are no =
contracts,=20
enrollment fees or applications. FLTA members only need to call =
800-325-7000,=20
identify themselves as a Florida Land Title Association member and give=20
Association number CP890000494.=20
We are excited about UPS being a partner in the Member Benefit =
program and=20
hope each of you will utilize UPS and this substantial savings.=20
CLT Applications Enclosed With This Newsletter=20
This month's newsletter comes to you along with the 2000 CLT testing=20
information packets. The packet is several pages long and includes the=20
application (due on May 1, 2000), study guides and general information =
about the=20
Certified Land Title Institute. Please read the cover letter carefully. =
It gives=20
details of requirements for taking the exam, dates, costs, deadlines, =
etc. If=20
you have further questions, please direct them to Linda Vivona, CLS/CLC, =
Secretary of the CLT Institute at (727) 797-4166. Please, managers, =
directors=20
and anyone receiving this mailing, share this information with your =
fellow=20
employees, post on your bulletin boards and encourage all qualified =
people to=20
study and take the exam on July 15, 2000. To have a CLS or CLC =
designation is=20
indeed a high honor for both the individual who has earned it, and the =
company=20
who supports them in their efforts. Good Luck to All!=20
2000 Convention=20
Mark your calendars now for this years' convention to be held at the =
Hyatt in=20
Sarasota on November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd. Look forward to seeing you =
there!!=20
2000 Dues=20
FLTA 2000 dues are now payable. March is the last month for getting =
your dues=20
in on time. After March 30th dues are delinquent, so please make your =
dues=20
payment today! If you are in need of a 1999 Dues Schedule, please call =
the=20
Association office and we will fax one to you. Thank you.=20
Check out the Web Page=20
Our Web Page, www.flta.org. Is getting a great deal of attention =
according to=20
the statistics on number of hits and length of stay. Won't you give it a =
view?=20
For those of you who would like to have a link to your web site, contact =
our web=20
master Steve Shafer at Send Us Your News=20
This is your newsletter. If you have any news or information that you =
would=20
like to share with your fellow FLTA members, please call or send it to =
our=20
office. We will gladly print it in the Association newsletter.=20
Welcome New Members=20
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