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In preparation to the public bill hearings scheduled in the Senate for Feb 6 and the House TBD, District 31 is hosting a virtual community stakeholder meeting on 2/5 @7pm to discuss the proposed CAD Taskforce legislation that will be introduced by Del. Chisholm and Senator Simonaire this 2024 session. The surrounding communities are invited to attend. Please feel free to share among your neighbors/email lists.

Here is the PDF with the details of the bill.

CAD-LR2649 PDF

Please see the meeting details below:

 

Microsoft Teams meeting

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If you have any questions about this specific community hearing meeting, please respond to this email. If you have questions about Senator Simonaire’ s SB 353 please contact his office. Delegate Chisholm’s House Bill will be on the MGA website in the coming days, but I have attached a copy of the bill draft.

 

Best,

Aysia Rodriguez| Chief of Staff

Delegate Brian Chisholm

Legislative District 31

Annapolis, MD 21401

6 Bladen St. Rm. 412

W #: 410-841-3206

brian.chisholm@house.state.md.us

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I wanted to share the power of trust relationships and how going that extra mile hopefully makes you stand out from the rest of other people in your trade.

As you recall, names were drawn at random at the meeting because we did not have a guest speaker. My name was drawn as were several others. Here’s my story……

In attendance at the luncheon was Don Gurney along with Melissa. I mentioned that in addition to handling the typical purchase and refinance closings, we also handle deed only requests. Don Gurney had a client he sold a house to several years ago call him to say her husband just passed away at the end of November and she wanted to make sure her youngest son was able to be on title when she passed. Don remembered what I mentioned and called me this past Thursday with the circumstances and the referral. I had a discussion with the customer and secured the information necessary to have our office prepare what’s called a life estate deed. We prepared that the next day and I called the customer today Saturday 12/9/23 to make an appointment. Her son also needed to be in attendance so I suggested that I could come to her home to execute the documents. The son is a technician on call this weekend so he was ok with this arrangement.

I arrived at the home, secured the necessary documents needed to proceed (id’s and a copy of the death certificate) and executed the transaction.

Come to find out, this family has two chihuahuas and one looked like one of mine. They came from the same breeder Jackie Listman. We spoke of her and the dogs and I mentioned we do refinances. Her other son is watching the rates and wants to refinance from his current rate. She’s going to have him call me for that.

Attending the meetings and clearly telling other PBA members what you do and what you seek can get you a recommendation. In the case of C21 Don Gurney, they are an absolute great client and referral source that works both ways. Not only have I received recommendations from them, but I’ve sent customers to them when I can as well. Unlike some other brokerages in this area, they don’t have an affiliated title company. I strive to do more than my “in house” competitors who are spoon fed work because the broker has a financial interest in directing the consumer to their owned/affiliated title company.

I called Melissa earlier to thank her but I copied Don Gurney here on this note because he thought enough of me to recommend this client during this most difficult time for her.

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Idea Weaver Promotions
www.ideaweaver.com
Owner: Paulette Morris

Idea Weaver Promotions has provided imprinted Promotional Products & Wearables to businesses and organizations since 1995.  We have been a member of the Pasadena Business Association since 2009.

Company Motto:  “When it comes to Promotional Products…The Sky's the Limit!”

Some of the Products we sell are pens, drinkware, sign & banners, brochures, business cards, magnets, flags, calendars, wearables & more. A few of the clients we serve are Banking, Real Estate, Insurance, Non-Profits, Churches, Schools, Health & Services Industry.  We Specialize in Trade Show Supplies, Networking & marketing ideas. We value our clients and our business relationships and wholeheartedly promote Shopping Local!! 

Some of the local outreach programs that are near and dear to our hearts are those that help & support children.  A few of the groups we support here in Pasadena are the PBA Scholarship Fundraiser, A Child's Christmas & 5th Grade Straight-A recognition luncheon where Idea Weaver donates backpacks for the kids being honored.

I have served on the PBA Education, Scholarship & Web/Technology Committees.  I am a past chairperson of the PBA Shop Local Committee.  I currently serve on the PBA Membership & Shop Local Committees.  I have served on the Board of Directors and am currently the PBA Vice President.

My top goal for 2024 is to do a better job of sharing marketing trends & ideas using promotional products to better serve my clients.  I would also love to partner with fellow PBA members to help strengthen the Pasadena Business Association Shop Local message in 2024.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

• Residential and commercial independent title agent.  No affiliation with any realty brokerage.  
• Perfection Title handles closings for purchase and refinance transactions. 
• Perfection is also a notary public for Maryland.

Specializing in: 

• Out of office closings anywhere convenient to the parties involved in the

  Mike Dacre - Perfection Title

  
  

  Mike is a Representative/Settlement Officer and Title Agent for Perfection Title.

  About Perfection Title

  Owner an Manager:

  • Lisa Allen - Owner 
  • Lim Cornu - Operations Manager 

  Location:

  8585 Ft. Smallwood Rd
  Pasadena, MD 21122

  Services:  transaction.
• Works with contractors, investors and for sale by owner (FSBO) customers who do not have a realtor.
• Works with all realtors and lenders.

Company Motto:

"Your Perfect Choice For title Services"

Future Business Plans:

To educate the public on our role in the real estate transaction.  Also to make the consumer aware that the buyer/borrower has the right to choose their title company.

Community Involvement:

Mike is the vice president of the Cesterfield HOA and a boward member of the Pasadena Business Association.  He helps out with various community events throughout the year. 

How long have you been a mamber of the PBA:

PBA member since 2017

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