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New 2012 National Land Conference -- Elective Course Credit Option

Schedule of Events
Hotel Information
Registration
Exhibitor & Sponsor Info

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

PRE-CONFERENCE RLI COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Monday, March 26
8:00 am - 8:45 am
RLI Chapter Presidents' Council

RLI Government Affairs Committee

RLI Accreditation Review Panel

9:00 am - 9:45 am
RLI Education Committee

       RLI Membership Committee

   10:00 am - 12:00 noon
         RLI Board of Directors

12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
RLI Accreditation Review Panel

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pre-Conference Colorado Chapter Meeting & Marketing Session

(Non-Colorado attendees may elect to participate for an additional fee. There is no fee to attend the Marketing Session without participating. Separate registration is required. Register for the session here.)

12:00 noon – 5:30 pm
Registration

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Speed Networking (open to all registered conference attendees)

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Conference Welcome Reception

Tuesday, March 27

7:00 am - 8:00 am

Welcome Breakfast

8:15 am - 10:15 am

Money, Money, Money
Economic Outlook: Will it Rock or Roll?

Dr. Mark Dotzour, Chief Economist and Director of Research - Texas A&M University

Where’s the Money?
KC Conway, CRE, MAI, Executive Managing Director of Real Estate Analytics - Colliers International

10:30 am - 11:30 am
GOVERNMENT & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

Federal Income Taxes Impacting Real Estate

Dr. Mark Levine, ALC, Professor/Director - Burns School of Real Estate, University of Denver

An Update from the Rockies

Russell Riggs, Government Affairs Liaison – National Association of REALTORS

11:45 am - 1:00 pm
AWARDS & ALC INDUCTION LUNCHEON

1:15 pm - 3:00 pm

THE GREAT EARTH

The Global Scramble for Natural Resources

Dr. Vince Matthews, Director of the Geological Survey - Colorado Department of Natural Resources

Understanding the Uncertainties with Wind Rights
Kathleen D. Kapla, Attorney - Kapla Law

Navigating Water Rights
Janet Neuman -- Senior Counsel, Tonkon Torp LLP

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

TODAY’S MARKETPLACE

Auction Realities

J. Craig King, CAI, AARE, CCIM & President and CEO - J.P. King Auction Company, Inc.

3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

TRENDS & OPPORTUNITIES SESSIONS
3:45 pm - 4:25 pm (concurrent breakout sessions)

Ranch & Recreation

Bart Miller, ALC –Managing Broker Mason Morse Ranch Company, 2012 President Colorado RLI Chapter

Distressed Assets

Byron Koste, (Retired) Professor, CRE - Burns School Real Estate, University of Denver

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm (concurrent breakout sessions)

Timberland

Mark Skillman, ALC & Principal Broker - Westslope Properties

Farmland Values

Greyson Colvin, Managing Partner & Marc Schober, Associate -Colvin & Co. LLP

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cowboy Auction & Reception

     The REALTORS? Land Institute is thrilled to be hosting a Cowboy Auction at this year's Land
     Conference with the RLI Colorado Chapter! Proceeds will go to benefit the RLI Education program
     and membership benefit developments.

     We are calling on our members, sponsors and guests to donate auction prizes such as
     weekend getaway packages, tech gadgets, dining gift certificates, and cowboy
     apparel. If you are interested in donating to the Auction please fill out this form. If you have
     questions, contact Hillary Wilson at hwilson@realtors.org or 312-329-8441.

Wednesday, March 28

7:00 am - 8:30 am

HOT TOPIC BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLES

See roundtable topics and leaders here

9:00 am - 11:00 am

EXPLORING NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Crossing Boundaries for International Business

Cesar Paredes, ALC, CCIM, CIPS & President - Global Commercial & Investment Real Estate, Co.

Institutional Investors in Agriculture
Stephen Kenney, Vice President of Business Development - Hancock Agricultural Investment Group

11:15 am - 12:00 noon

Keynote Presentation

Hurdling Adversity

John F. Register, Paralympic Silver Medalist and U.S. Army Desert Storm and Desert Shield Veteran

12:00 noon

Conference Adjourns

HOTEL INFORMATION

Located in renowned Lower Downtown Denver, the beautiful Westin Denver Downtown hotel is a stroll away from the 16th Street pedestrian mall, Denver Center for Performing Arts, Convention Center, museums, and entertainment.

You may make your hotel reservations at our special discounted rate of $145 per night (before tax) online or call the Westin at 1-800-937-8461 and ask for the REALTORS Land Institute conference rate. This special rate is available until February 22nd, 2012. If you encounter any problems making your reservation, contact Hillary Wilson at 312-329-8441 or hwilson@realtors.org.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Denver International Airport (DIA) is 22 miles from the hotel. SuperShuttle is the primary airport shuttle service and provides transportation from $19 for one way as well as charter service (price varies) from Denver International to the hotel. Reservations highly recommended; SuperShuttle can be reached at (800) BLUE-VAN (800-258-3826). Online booking is also possible at www.supershuttle.com.

Taxi service is approximately of $45 one way for 1 or 2 people, with an additional charge per person from the Denver International airport to the Westin Denver Downtown.

REGISTRATION
Conference Registration Fees*:

      ALCs:                 $465
      Candidates:       $495
      Non-Members: $545

*The non-refundable registration fee includes all conference sessions, Welcome Reception, Speed Networking, Welcome Breakfast, Cowboy Auction, Awards & ALC Induction Lunch, and Breakfast Roundtables. The Colorado Chapter Meeting & Marketing requires a separate fee. Hotel reservations are made separately. Call 1.888.627.8435 or 1.800.937.8461 or online.

Spouse (or Accompanying Person) Fee**: $65

**The non-refundable spouse fee includes admission to the Spouse Welcome Breakfast and the Conference Welcome Reception.

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EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR INFO
Reach out to the best land professionals in the business by participating as an exhibitor or sponsor of the 2012 National Land Conference. In addition to tabletop exhibits, you may elect to sponsor specific conference sessions, special events, and conference materials.

For a full listing of exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, go to:

Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Order Form

Contact Michele Cohen at 312.329.8837 or mcohen@realtors.org, or Hillary Wilson at 312-329-8441 or hwilson@realtors.org for more information.