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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, July 29, 2025 10:06 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Gary Guerin <Gerry.Guerin@stewart.com>; George Peters <execdirector@washingtonlandtitle.com>; 1 WLTA Education Committee <educationcommittee@washingtonlandtitle.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Educationcommittee] [External] WLTA Education Committee</font>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Can we make Tuesday the 19<sup>th</sup> work. I am open all day.</p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Gary Guerin<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 28, 2025 5:06 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> George Peters <execdirector@washingtonlandtitle.com>; 1 WLTA Education Committee <educationcommittee@washingtonlandtitle.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Educationcommittee] [External] WLTA Education Committee</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Thanks George, does the committee have any time slots available we could look at before our board meeting to discuss the below items?
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="">Thank you,</span></b></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="">Gerry Guerin</span></b></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="">M (253) 453-0967</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><a href="mailto:Gerry.Guerin@stewart.com"><span style="color:#0563C1">Gerry.Guerin@stewart.com</span></a></span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>George Peters<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 28, 2025 4:40 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 1 WLTA Education Committee <<a href="mailto:educationcommittee@washingtonlandtitle.com">educationcommittee@washingtonlandtitle.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [External] [Educationcommittee] WLTA Education Committee<br>
<b>Importance:</b> High</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">This email is being sent to the members of the Education Committee (listserv email address: </span><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:#9D454F"><a href="mailto:educationcommittee@washingtonlandtitle.com"><span style="color:#9D454F">educationcommittee@washingtonlandtitle.com</span></a></span></u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">).</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">The Committee members are:</span></p>
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<p style="margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">Gerry Guerin, Co-Chair</span></p>
<p style="margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">Rick Randall, Co-Chair</span></p>
<p style="margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">Ashley Callahan (de facto, as WLTA President)</span></p>
<p style="margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">Marcella Carey</span></p>
<p style="margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">Ben Case</span></p>
<p style="margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">Paul Hofmann</span></p>
<p style="margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">Maureen Pfaff</span></p>
<p style="margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">Michelle Taylor</span></p>
<p style="margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">George Peters (de facto)</span></p>
<p style="margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">Sean Holland (de facto)]</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">You should have received an email confirmation this morning that you are a member of this committee.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">The committee should meet shortly, preferably before the upcoming Board meeting on August 21.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">Food for thought before the Committee meets: some suggested topics can include:</span></p>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal" style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">When to hold the 2026 seminars. We’ve recently had them in the spring, but that has created conflicts with ALTA events, holidays, spring break, etc. We’ve historically
held them in the fall, and it might be time to return to that schedule. Holding them in the fall also might attract a few more attendees needing MCLE hours before the end of the year.</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"></span></li></ul>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal" style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In the past I have tried to schedule the Eastern Washington seminar in September (weather should be nice but not too hot), and Western Washington in October (weather
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<li class="x_MsoNormal" style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Should we continue to have two seminars, or just have one? Attendance was down this year. However, it should be noted that this year’s seminars conflicted with two
holidays…In any event, we shoot for at least 50 attendees in Eastern Washington; 70 is a good attendance and until this year, about average. Eastern Washington venues are cheaper, and we don’t usually lose money on them, even factoring in a dinner for speakers
the Friday night before the seminar. </span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"></span></li></ul>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">We cycle through 4 cities (each with a number of WLTA members in that city, increasing the odds of at least some companies sending more people in
that particular year). We try to make everyone in Eastern Washington feel as if at least once in a while a site is relatively closer than Seattle. The cycle is: Wenatchee, Yakima, Kennewick and Spokane. We are scheduled for Spokane in 2026. Note that our highest
Eastern Washington turnout was the last time we were in Spokane; we had about 100 that year.</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif; color:black"></span></p>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal" style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Lynnwood event center works as a good location for Western Washington: easy access from the freeway, nearby hotels, adequate free parking, 3 breakout rooms in
close proximity, etc. However, the Event Center location will begin major construction in the next few years. I think it will still work for a couple more years at least, but that should be investigated for the longer term, along with how construction will
impact parking, etc.</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"></span></li></ul>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal" style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Pricing. We’ve tried to hold the cost to under $200, but it might be time to re-think that. Aside from the venue room charges & AV costs, other costs (food in particular)
are significantly higher in recent years. Also, venues add a “service charge” of between about 18% and 25% to the cost – this being much higher than it used to be, and sales tax is added to the entire total. We try not to skimp on food. For example, we could
just have a “continental” breakfast instead of a buffet, but attendees are giving up a Saturday – and eating breakfast at 7 a.m. so pastries & juice seems cheap. We are not making a profit – the goal is to charge only what covers the cost. All in all, keep
in mind that we provide 6 MCLE hours for the registration fee, and NOTHING else is that cheap for MCLE credits.</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"></span></li></ul>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal" style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Scheduling – suggested dates should be confirmed with the venue(s) soon. Usually you can have the venue hold the day (or even two choices) you want; they’ll call if
someone wants that same date and give you the “first option” to take it. Once taken, you will likely need to pay a deposit; this is credited to the eventual bill.</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"></span></li></ul>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal" style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sean and I can contact venues to line up dates once the committee decides on locations. Typically we use the “convention” center in each city; this works well. Other
venues can be used but not really practical for Western Washington. But some cities in Eastern Washington have hotels that can accommodate the main meeting room for maybe 80 or 100 (in case we anticipate that amount) with a breakout room nearby for about 35-50.
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">A Zoom meeting should be scheduled soon.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">George</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif; color:black"></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:#1F497D">George Peters, WTP</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif; color:black"></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:#1F497D">Washington Land Title Association</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif; color:black"></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:#1F497D">Mail: PO Box 328, Lynnwood, WA 98046</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif; color:black"></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:#1F497D">Delivery: 6817 208<sup>th</sup> St SW, #328, Lynnwood, WA 98036</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif; color:black"></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:#1F497D">206-437-5869 (Mobile)</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif; color:black"></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:blue"><a href="mailto:execdirector@wltaonline.org">execdirector@washingtonlandtitle.com</a></span></u><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif; color:black"></span></p>
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