August, 2009
Thursday, September 17th
1:00 pm—5:00 pm Convention Registration
3:00 pm—5:00 pm Nominating Committee Meeting/
Board of Directors Meeting
6:00 pm—7:00 pm First Time Attendees
Reception
7:00 pm—9:30 pm Underwriter sponsored Pool
Party Icebreaker
Friday, September 18th
7:30 am—8:30 am Continental breakfast
8:30am —9:30 am “How Full is your Bucket?” by
Christina Taylor, 1.0 CLE Ethics
9:30am—10:30 am “Underwriting Today’s Issues” by
Donald Cole, 1 CLE
11:00 am—12:00 pm DLTA General Session
12:15 pm DLTA Golf Tournament
12:00 pm—6:00 pm Enjoy the Parks, Pool or Golf
6:30 pm—9:30 pm Cocktails & Dinner at The Lennon
Room at the Hard Rock Café
Saturday, September 19TH
7:30 am—8:30 am Past President’s Breakfast
(invitation only)
7:30 am—8:30 am Continental Breakfast
8:30 am—9:30 am Political Advocacy Workshop
featuring Robert E. Burgess,
Anne Anatasi, and The Honorable
Tom Price—1 CLE
9:30 am—10:30 am “RESPA” by Anne Anastasi—
1 CLE
11:00 am—12:00 pm DLTA Business Meeting
12:00—7:00 pm Enjoy the Parks, Pool or Golf
7:00—9:30 pm President’s Black & White
Banquet
Di x i e L and T it le A ss oc iat io n
Dixie Land Title Association invites you to
join us in sunny Florida for our 43rd An-
nual Convention at the Hard Rock Hotel in
Orlando, Florida. The convention will be
held September 17-19, 2009. Partici-
pants will “Live Like a Rock Star” during
their stay, where “Our Future’s so Bright,
you got to wear shades”. We’ve planned
great food, music, prizes, golf, and educa-
tional opportunities.
Participants can earn 4.0 CLE credits in-
cluding 1 hour of Ethics by attending the
CLE courses. As always, attending the
DLTA Annual Convention is a great way to
network with your peers and get up-to-date
information on current trends in the indus-
try. Make plans now to attend.
Hotel Accommodations
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Hotel Accommodations
Dixie Land Title Association has blocked
rooms at the Hard Rock Hotel at a rate of
$159/night; however, this rate will only be
held while supplies last. Call to make your
reservation today!
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I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
2009 Annual
Convention
1
Message from President
2
Executive Director
2
Convention Registration
3
Title Person of the Year
4
Georgia October 9
Seminar
5
Atlanta Luncheon
Alabama December 1
Seminar
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TITLE WAVE
4 3 R D A N N U A L C O N V E N T I O N
S E P T E M B E R 1 7 - 1 9 , 2 0 0 9
E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R
evolving. During the past
three years this association has
rewritten its Vision Statement,
its Mission statement, and its
bylaws. Now, it is time to
work on developing member-
ship in the association, so that
we can continue to accomplish
its goals.
DLTA has been blessed with
some outstanding leaders—
people who have volunteered
and contributed hundreds of
hours of their time to make
Dixie Land Title Association a
viable entity. Some of the
change that has occurred in
the industry has affected some
of those leaders. It is now
time for new leaders to step
forward and take up the torch.
We have many young, ener-
getic members in line to do
just that.
Hopefully, we can look at
this change with confi-
dence, so that it inspires,
knowing that the chal-
lenge exists to make
DLTA even better.
I look forward to seeing
you all in Orlando next
month. What better place
to come together to have
fun, to network, and to
learn.
Linda Alwood
A M E S S AG E F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T
It’s almost time to grab
your shades and get
ready to “Live like a
Rock Star” at the Hard
Rock Hotel in Orlando!
You will not be able to
resist the 12,000 sq.
foot pool with a sand
beach, underwater
sound system, interac-
tive fountains, cabanas
and a 260 foot pool slide
at the Hard Rock Hotel.
You can Ride the Mov-
ies® at Universal Stu-
dios®, experience the
innovative thrills and
unexpected adventures
of Universal's Islands of
Adventure®. Skip the
Regular Theme Park
Lines!* Hard Rock Ho-
tel® guests enjoy an
exclusive package of
theme park benefits
including FREE Univer-
sal Express
SM
ride ac-
cess to SKIP THE REGU-
LAR LINES at most rides
and attractions.
Universal CityWalk® is
Orlando's hottest spot
for entertainment.
Home to the best of the
best in live music, fine
and casual dining, shop-
ping, dancing, state-of-
the-art cinemas and
more! Jimmy Buf-
fett's® Margaritaville®,
Bob Marley-A Tribute to
FreedomSM, NBA City,
MOTOWN® Cafe, the
world's largest Hard
Rock Cafe®,
Emeril's® Restaurant
Orlando, the grooveSM
dance club, a 20-screen
movie theater are only
a few of the exciting of-
ferings.
We have set up our Golf
Tournament at the
MetroWest Golf Course
designed by Robert Trent
Jones, Sr. It’s not too
late to register for golf on
Friday and if you are not
driving, you can rent
clubs.
Don’t forget to wear
black/white to the Presi-
dent’s Banquet on Satur-
day night!
Swim, golf, have fun and
still get 4.0 CLE Hours!
Are you packed yet?
Kathy Stewart, DLTA President
Ti t le Wave
Change . . . that seems to be the
defining term for the title indus-
try during the past year.
Someone once said “Change has
a considerable psychological
impact on the human mind. To
the fearful it is threatening be-
cause it means that things may
get worse. To the hopeful it is
encouraging because things may
get better. To the confident it is
inspiring because the challenge
exists to make things better.”
A large portion of my job this
past year has been to keep up
with the change in the industry,
making sure I know where every-
one has moved, updating their
contact information, and trying to
stay focused on the big picture.
I think DLTA’s big picture is
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“Change has a
considerable psychological
impact on the human
mind.”
Complete the following form and return it with your payment to: DLTA, P O Box 14806, Baton
Rouge, LA 70898 by September 1st to avoid a late fee.
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
□ Member □ Spouse □ Guest □ Exhibitor
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
□ Member □ Spouse □ Guest □ Exhibitor
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
□ Member □ Spouse □ Guest □ Exhibitor
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
□ Member □ Spouse □ Guest □ Exhibitor
Company: _____________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________ Fax: ________________________________
Registration Fee: ________ @ $295/person on or before 9/1/2009 ___________
________ @ $325/person after 9/1/2009 ____________
Optional Event
DLTA Golf Tournament and box lunch
Friday, September 18th _____ @ $125/person ____________
TOTAL ____________
Registration fee includes:
Pool Party Icebreaker Thursday, September 17, 2009
Cocktails & Dinner at The Lennon Room Friday, September 18, 2009
President’s Reception and Banquet Saturday, September 19, 2009
Hospitality Suite September 17-19, 2009
CON V ENT I ON R EG I ST R AT I ON
Mail your Convention
Registration Form to:
DLTA
P O BOX 14806
Baton Rouge, LA
70898
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Ti t le Wave
2009 TI T L E P E R S O N O F T H E YE A R
Each year, the Dixie Land
Title Association recog-
nizes one individual for his
or her outstanding contribu-
tion to the title insurance
industry. The recipient of
the Title Person of the Year
Award is a person who is
identified as a credit to his
or her profession and to the
industry.
All DLTA members are
encouraged to submit a
nomination for the 2009
Title Person of the Year
Award. All DLTA mem-
bers are eligible for the
award except previous re-
cipients of the award and
the current DLTA President.
Please review your nomi-
nee’s activities and consider
the time, thought and energy
he or she has devoted to the
title insurance industry and
to DLTA.
The recipient will be se-
lected based upon the num-
ber of nominations re-
ceived. Supporting letters
are not required, but are
certainly welcomed.
The award will be presented
during the DLTA Conven-
tion on Saturday night, Sep-
tember 19th, at the Hard
Rock Hotel in Universal
Studios, Orlando, Florida.
Please return your nomina-
tion form to:
DLTA
P O Box 14806
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Email: LAlw[email protected]m
FAX: 225-291-2811
Deadline to submit your
nomination is:
August 31, 2009
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I nominate the following person for the 2009 Title Person of the Year:
Nominee _____________________________________________________________________
Company _____________________________________________________________________
Accomplishments with the DLTA and the title industry, community activities, general com-
ments about why this person should be chosen (attach additional sheets if necessary):
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Nomination Submitted by:
Name ________________________________________________________________________
Company _____________________________________________________________________
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Former Recipients of the Title
Person of the Year Award:
Rowan H. Taylor, Sr.
Marguerite H. Bridges
Carl B. Hall
Robert V. Jones, Jr.
E. Leon Sanders
Charles H. Tingle
Cecil G. Chason
John R. Johnson
John T. Cossar
Bruce S. Bobo
Howard L. Stillwell
Judith A. Reiker
Mary D. Pull
George K. Williams, Jr.
J. Larry McDaniel
Martha B. Ferguson
Larry Giardina
Maria A. James
Dales P. King
Robert E. Burgess III
Christopher S. Bobo
Warren Laird
Don P. Lacy
William “Bill” Dillard
Fred Wilbanks
Anna Batten
Henry Rogers
Walter Davis
Ti t le Wave Page 5
The Georgia Education Committee of the
Dixie Land Title Association
Presents:
“SURVIVE & THRIVE”
Making the Most of Today’s Commercial Real Estate Market
6.0 Hours of CLE Credit and Luncheon
Prominent Industry Speakers will address:
● Commercial Market Overview
● Current Commercial Lending Sources
● Over Supply and Over Valuation
● Opportunities Do Exist
● Georgia Title Rate Regulations
● Stricter Underwriting Standards
REGISTRATION FORM / PLEASE RESPOND BY October 5, 2009
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PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX BELOW
[ ] DLTA MEMBERS $120.00 – ADD $30.00 FOR CLE CREDIT
[ ] NON-DLTA MEMBERS $145.00 – ADD $30.00 FOR CLE CREDIT
($25.00 ADDITIONAL FOR WALK-UP REGISTRANTS)
NAME:____________________________________________________________________BAR #_______________
FIRM/COMPANY:____________________________________________________________________(IF APPLICABLE)
ADDRESS:__________________________________________CITY_________________________ZIP____________
PHONE:____________________________________EMAIL_______________________________________________
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: DIXIE LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION, INC.
MAIL TO: Kathy M. Stewart, Dixie Land Title Association, c/o Lawyers Title
200 Galleria Pkwy, Suite 2060
Atlanta, GA 30339
QUESTIONS? CALL OR E-MAIL: Arthur Poynton 770-395-0690 ext. 3018 -or- Glen Stewart 770-395-0690 ext. 3020
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Friday October 9, 2009
Friday October 9, 2009Friday October 9, 2009
Friday October 9, 2009
Cobb Galleria
Cobb GalleriaCobb Galleria
Cobb Galleria
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Friday October 9, 2009
Friday October 9, 2009Friday October 9, 2009
Friday October 9, 2009
Cobb Galleria
Cobb GalleriaCobb Galleria
Cobb Galleria
NOT TO BE MISSED! REGISTER NOW!
NOT TO BE MISSED! REGISTER NOW!NOT TO BE MISSED! REGISTER NOW!
NOT TO BE MISSED! REGISTER NOW!
Registration 8:30am
Seminar 9:00am
Dismissal 4:15pm
AT L A N TA D LTA L U N C H E O N J U LY 2 4 T H
Ti t le Wave Page 6
Sheila Studdard, Guest Speaker and Clerk of Superior
Court of Fayette County
Tina Robinson, Clerk of Superior Court of Fulton County
Dixie Land Title Association Georgia had its quarterly luncheon at Villa Christina on Friday, July 24
th
. The
luncheon was sponsored by Attorney’s Title Guaranty Fund, Inc. with Robbie Taylor, Denise Ramey, Tracy
Woodward in attendance from the Fund. The guest speaker was Sheila Studdard, Clerk of Superior Court
of Fayette County, Georgia. She was introduced by the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court, Tina Robin-
son. Sheila spoke about the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act (URPERA). Sheila has been
appointed by the Clerk’s Authority to chair the committee for electronic recording in Georgia. There were
about 40 DLTA Members that attended.
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P O Box 14806
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
D ix i e La n d T i tl e
A ss oc i a tion
Phone: 225-291-2806
Fax: 225-291-2811
Email: [email protected]
We’re on the Web!
WWW.DLTA.net
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Dixie Land Title Association sets the standard for ethics, knowledge, and success in the land title
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The mission of Dixie Land Title Association is to promote the safe and efficient transfer of real
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DLTA COMMITTEES
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• Finance Committee
• Nominating Committee
• Education Committee
• Convention Committee
• Governmental/Legislative Committee
• Membership Committee
If you wish to participate as a member of one of these committees, please notify the Executive
Director at 225-291-2806, or LAlwood@hipoint.net.
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The Alabama Education Committee
The Alabama Education Committee The Alabama Education Committee
The Alabama Education Committee
Presents
PresentsPresents
Presents
A Title School
A Title SchoolA Title School
A Title School
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
The Club in Birmingham, Alabama
The Club in Birmingham, AlabamaThe Club in Birmingham, Alabama
The Club in Birmingham, Alabama
6.0 hours of CLE Credits, including 1.0 hour of Ethics Credit
6.0 hours of CLE Credits, including 1.0 hour of Ethics Credit6.0 hours of CLE Credits, including 1.0 hour of Ethics Credit
6.0 hours of CLE Credits, including 1.0 hour of Ethics Credit
Topics and Speakers Include:
Topics and Speakers Include:Topics and Speakers Include:
Topics and Speakers Include:
“Trust Accounting” by Laura Calloway, Director of Service Programs at the Alabama State Bar
“Trust Accounting” by Laura Calloway, Director of Service Programs at the Alabama State Bar“Trust Accounting” by Laura Calloway, Director of Service Programs at the Alabama State Bar
“Trust Accounting” by Laura Calloway, Director of Service Programs at the Alabama State Bar
“Legislative & Judicial Update” by Warren Laird, Vice President and General Counsel of Reli, Inc.
“Legislative & Judicial Update” by Warren Laird, Vice President and General Counsel of Reli, Inc.“Legislative & Judicial Update” by Warren Laird, Vice President and General Counsel of Reli, Inc.
“Legislative & Judicial Update” by Warren Laird, Vice President and General Counsel of Reli, Inc.
“Title to Real Property Involving Business Entities” by Thomas J. Skinner IV, Esq.
“Title to Real Property Involving Business Entities” by Thomas J. Skinner IV, Esq.“Title to Real Property Involving Business Entities” by Thomas J. Skinner IV, Esq.
“Title to Real Property Involving Business Entities” by Thomas J. Skinner IV, Esq.
“RESPA” , Speaker to be announced
“RESPA” , Speaker to be announced“RESPA” , Speaker to be announced
“RESPA” , Speaker to be announced
“Economy & Real Estate”, Speaker to be announced
“Economy & Real Estate”, Speaker to be announced“Economy & Real Estate”, Speaker to be announced
“Economy & Real Estate”, Speaker to be announced
Watch the DLTA website at www.dlta.net for further details
Watch the DLTA website at www.dlta.net for further detailsWatch the DLTA website at www.dlta.net for further details
Watch the DLTA website at www.dlta.net for further details
Alabama Education Committee—
December 1st Seminar
