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2009 NAR Mediator/Mediation Training *December 9, 10, and 11*
Instructors/Program Description
Attendee Profiles, Registration, and Fees
Hotel Accommodations
Airline Reservations
Schedule |
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The Mediator/Mediation training seminar of the National Association will be held in Chicago on December 9, 10, and 11. The National Association has sponsored and conducted this seminar at least once a year since 2000 and the program has been overwhelmingly well received by all who attend.
Instructors/Program Description
The seminar will be led by Northwestern University Law School’s Lynn Cohn, Duke University Law School’s René Stemple Ellis, and NAR Educator of the Year Bruce Aydt.
It is an intensive, two and a half day learning experience designed to enhance and refine existing mediation skills. The seminars features a full day of three-person mediation simulations guided by individual mediation coaches. The instructional and comprehensive support materials enable participants to serve as mediators for their state and local associations and to share the techniques, skills, and expertise they gain with others. These training efforts coupled with the willingness of those who attend will enable the REALTOR® organization to effectively embrace and provide mediation as a valuable additional dispute resolution tool.
Attendee Profiles, Registration, and Fees
To help match the seminar’s content, format, and approach to the experience and needs of each participant, a detailed attendee profile form (below; titled "attendee profile .pdf") must be returned with each registration. A seminar registration form is also provided below (titled "register.pdf). Both forms must be completed and returned to NAR’s Member Policy Department, attention: Bernice Barajas. Mailing and fax instructions are provided on the registration form. Registration is open only to state associations until February 28, 2009 to send one representative. After February 28 registration is open to all on a first come, first serve basis. The registration fee is $150 and is nonrefundable after November 13 -- though an alternate attendee can be substituted at no cost.
 
Hotel Accommodations
Reduced rate room accommodations are available at the Hotel InterContinental at 505 North Michigan Avenue, across the street from the National Association’s offices where the training will be held. Rooms are available at a special rate of $189 - reservations must be made directly with the Hotel InterContinental by calling (312) 944-4100. NAR’s Mediation Training Program must be mentioned to secure the reduced room rate.
Travel agents may not be able to secure the reduced room rate NAR has negotiated with the hotel.
**Important Note** Participants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations whether at the Hotel InterContinental or elsewhere, as early as possible.
Airline Reservations
United Airlines is offering a 2-5% discount. Call 800-521-4041 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (EST) seven days a week and reference ID#502CP or go to www.united.com and, after entering your origin, destination, and travel dates, click "more search options" and enter 502CP before pressing the search button.
Schedule
On-site check-in for the seminar is at the National Association of REALTORS® headquarters building at 430 North Michigan Avenue and begins December 9 at 7:45 a.m. The seminar begins at 8 a.m., and will conclude by noon Friday, December 11, permitting attendees to return home that evening.
If you have questions about the training call the Member Policy Department at 800 874-6500, ext. 8259 or e-mail Bernice Barajas at BBarajas@realtors.org.
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