MTLA SEMINAR TAX FORECLOSURE 2023
MLTA HOP Presentation Handouts – Lansing March 2023
2023-03-07 UPDATED MLTA Macomb County Clerk Presentation
AGENDA
March 7, 2023
4:45 pm – 5:45 pm MLTA Committee Meetings
Title Agent & Professional Member Committee – Ballroom E
Legislative Committee – Ballroom F
Sponsorship Committee – Packard Room
Career Pathways Committee – Reo Room
Young Title Professionals Committee – Cord Room
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Networking Reception with our Exhibitor & Legislators
MLTA MARCH MADNESS THEME
March 8, 2023
8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast with our exhibitors
9:00 am – 10:00 am CLAIMS STORIES
David Hart, Esq., Maddin Hauser (BIO)
Phil Neuman, Esq., Couzens Lansky (BIO)
Rodney Glusac, Esq., Bernardi, Ronayne & Glusac, P.C.
10:00 am – 10:15 am Break
10:15 am – 11:30 am THE SALE – Alex Demczak (BIO)
11:30 am – 12:20 pm Network lunch with exhibitors
12:20 pm – 12:45 pm MLTA Committee Introductions & Exhibitor Drawings
12:45 pm Exhibitor Move Out
12:45 pm – 1:00 pm Break & move to breakout room(s)
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Track 1 OR 2
How to calculate a commercial premium residential/commercial – Alyssa Allan, Esq., Fidelity National Title Insurance (BIO)
OR
Split Closing Practices – panel of title agents moderated by Liz Casselman
1:45 pm – 2:00 pm Break & move to breakout room(s)
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Track 1 OR 2
Tax Foreclosures/Tax Title – Andrew R. Sarazin, Esq., First American Title Insurance Company (BIO)
OR
ALTA HOP – Talking Title to a Consumer & Realtor – Lisa Rozmarniewicz, Capital Title Insurance Agency (BIO)
Grand Rapids attendees 10.5.22
AGENDA
8:30 AM Registration
9:00 AM Welcome/Opening Remarks – Jacquie Brink, MLTA President
9:05 AM Lansing Legislative Report – Matt Sowash, MLC
9:14 AM MLTA Public Service Committee – Alex Wuerfel (Haven House Presentation)
9:15 AM “What Are Good Funds?”
RTP (Real Time Payments) EMD Apps/Software
Bob Beams, CEO of EMTransfer Bob Beams bio
Joe Izzo, Managing Director – Head of Product, Treasury Solutions of BankUnited, Inc. Joseph_Izzo_BankUnited_bio
RTP Presentation – Joe Izzo
EM Transfer Bob Beams
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM “The Employee Connection & Cyber Crime”
Brandon Hunt, President/Owner Mid-American Title Brandon Hunt bio
Jacquie Brink, SVP First National Title Insurance Company
MLTA Cyber Update
11:15 AM Committee Updates
Career Pathways
Membership
PAC
Title Agent & Associate Member
Communications & PR
Legislative Committee
Sponsorship
YTP
Technology Committee
Education Committee
11:30 AM LUNCH
12:25 PM MLTA Professional Designation Committee Presentation – Professional Designation – Michigan Land Title Association (milta.org)
ALTA Update – alternative-products-and-lender-risks (1)
12:30 PM “RON — the Latest & Greatest” Making Online Notarization Simpler, Smarter & Safer
Angela Crusoe, VP of Notarize, Chelsea Sabraw, Strategy Manager of Notarize Chelsea Sabraw and Angela Crusoe — Bios
MLTA – RON Notarize pdf
1:15 PM Mobile Home Commission Act Update – Title & Escrow Process
Lavinia S. Biasell, Esq., Chief Legal Officer, Transnation Title Agency Biasell, Lavinia bio
Sharlene Shineldecker, CLTP, NTP, Vice President Escrow Operations, Owner Transnation Title Agency Shar Shineldecker bio
Mobile Home Update Presentation Rev
MLTA Handouts
1:35 PM Break
1:45 PM Review of the Michigan Land Title Standards
David Martyn, Esq., VP, Regional Underwriting Director (Midwest), Midwest Regional Underwriting Counsel (East) First American Title Ins. Co. Martyn Bio – 2022
MLTA Land Title Standards Presentation D Martyn
3:00 PM Wrap Up
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On behalf of the MLTA, thank you very much for your support for our association! You can easily pay your advertising and sponsorship online by using the form below. Thank you!
Sunday, July 10, 2022
6:00 PM Welcome Reception – Lodge Pavilion
7:00 PM Welcome Dinner – Lodge Pavilion
8:00 PM MLTA FUN EVENT TRIVIA– Lodge Pavilion –
Monday, July 11, 2022
6:00 AM Exhibitor Move In – Northern Lights
7:30 AM KEGS Breakfast – Arctic Bay
7:30 AM MLTA Breakfast – Northwest Territories ABC
8:15 AM MLTA Welcome – Northwest Territories ABC
Welcome, Bylaw Changes, Treasurer Report, Any Business, KEGS Nomination Report and Election of Officers
8:30 AM
“Michigan Housing Update and Trends in Michigan Real Estate”
Dan Elsea, President Brokerage, Real Estate One – Dan Elsea Presentation – Market Trends
9:30 AM Break with exhibitors
9:45 AM Legislative Update – Matt Sowash (BIO)
10:00 AM “When the Cat is Away….What your employees are really thinking” George Stablein, Executive VP First National Title Ins. Co. –
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10:45 AM Break
11:00 AM “Regulatory Update – Joint Ventures & the CFPB” Marx Sterbcow, Owner, RESPA Resource Law Center – Marx Sterbcow Presentation – Affiliated Business–CFPB
11:45 AM “ALTA Update” – Don Kennedy, Chair, Und Section ALTA – Managing Director, First American Agency, First American Title Insurance Company – Don Kennedy – ALTA Update 2022
12:10 PM “The Employee Connection & Cyber Crime” – Brandon Hunt, President/Owner Mid American Title and Jacquie Brink, SVP First National Title Ins. Co. – Brandon Hunt Presentation – Cyber Security
12:30 PM LUNCH BOXES TO GO
1:00 PM MLTA PAC GOLF EVENT -Betsie Course-
5:30 PM President’s Reception – Prefunction Area & Northern Lights
6:00 PM Banquet Dinner – Northwest Territories *Please note – Roaring 20’s Themed Attire is requested for the banquet dinner
6:45 PM Banquet Program
8:00 PM “Creating Super Fans Like A “Boss”…Because Work/Life Balance Has Been Whacked.” Brittany Hodak – Brittany Hodak Presentation – Superfan
9:00 PM MLTA Afterglow – MLTA Speak Eazy with Special Guest Musicians
Any convention cancellations MUST be received by June 25, 2022 for a refund minus $20 processing fee. Cancellations after June 25, 2022 will not be refunded.
HANDOUTS:
COMMITMENT – DEMO MLTA – WRONG
COMMITMENT – DEMO MLTA.doc
Cybersecurity MLTA Bootcamp
MLTA 2022 Boot Camp – BINGO CARD
MLTA Boot Camp 2022 – Real Estate Terms
Mocked Closing PA
OMG I need to do what – Part 1
OMG I need to do what – Part II
OMG I need to do what – Part III
Sample PA
What is wrong with your commitment 2022
Social-Engineering-Red-Flags
Red Flags of Rogue URLs (3)
Agenda
April 19, 2022
8:30 am – 9:00 am Registration
9:00 am Welcome and Overview of Day
9:15 am What’s wrong with this Title Commitment?
10:00 am OMG! I need to do WHAT before we close (PART 1)
11:00 am Break
11:15 am – 12:15 am BOX LUNCH AND BINGO!!
12:15 pm OMG! I need to do WHAT before we close (PART 2)
1:15 pm OMG! I need to do WHAT before we close (PART 3)
2:00 pm Break
2:15 pm Cybersecurity / Fraud
2:45 pm Mock Closing
4:15 pm Closing Remarks and Wrap up
$100 per person (members)
DRAFT AGENDA:
March 15, 2022
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Registration & Exhibits Open
2:00 PM Program begins
2:05 PM Austin Hatch – “Overcome It: Thriving in the Midst of Adversity” BIO
3:05 PM Gwen Kapcia “Tools and Tips COVID fatigue-it is here to stay!” (PRESENTATION)
3:45 PM Legislative Update – Matt Sowash, MLC – BIO
4:00 PM Break with Exhibitors
4:15 PM MLTA Committee Meetings – TBD
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM March Madness Networking Reception with Exhibitors
March 16, 2022
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM BREAKOUT 1 (choose 1 session)
ROD Panel – Popular Document Rejections – Jason Nied, Legacy Title (PRESENTATION) (handout 1) (handout 2)
OR
Land Contract Issues That Arise – Doug Smith, Esq., Stewart Title Guaranty (PRESENTATION)
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM Break and room switch
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM BREAKOUT 2 (choose 1 session)
Split Closing Issues that Pop Up – Liz Halabu-Casselman, Esq., Birmingham Title (PRESENTATION)
OR
No Access…..That’s An Issue! – Kristen Dankert, Esq., Old Republic Title (PRESENTATION)
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM Break
11:00 AM – Noon Cyber Security Policies, Processes, Procedures, and Insurance Coverage (PRESENTATION)
Adam Gwaltney, Professional Insurance Solutions and Cindy Immonen, Fidelity
Noon – 1:00 PM Lunch Service/Networking/Exhibits
1:15 PM – 2:30 PM Ruth Dillingham – “The CFPB and its Resurgence” (PRESENTATION)
*Please note this event will be taped for future viewing and available to all in person attendees at no charge. A fee of $75 will be charged for those just wishing to view the taped session. Registration for the taped session will be available following the in person event. The tape will not be released until mid-April.
MI Real Estate Economic Forecast
9:00 am – 10:00 Registration, Exhibit, Networking
10:00 am Welcome
10:05 am – 11:00 Introduction of MI Real Estate coalition members – panel discussion on current topics
11:00 am – 12:15 pm Dan Elsea, MI Economic Forecast
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch
1:15 pm – 1:25 pm Platinum Sponsor introductions
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm Adam Fraccassi – MI Secretary of State – E-Notarization Discussion w/coalition member panel
MI Real Estate Coalition Members:
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
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Agenda
9:00 – 9:10 Welcome, Opening Remarks and Announcements from MLTA President-Eileen LaPlante, Star Title Agency, LLC
9:10 – 9:20 Lansing Report – Matt Sowash of Michigan Legislative Consultants
9:20 – 10:20 Railroads & Title Insurance… All Aboard!-Bob Wuerfel, CLTP, President of Lighthouse Title Group and C. Lynn Sager, MI State Underwriting Counsel, First American Title Insurance Co. Railroads & Title Insurance!
10:20 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:30 NEW ALTA 2021 Commitment and Policy Forms! Oh My! – G. Leigh Curry, VP, Regional Underwriting Counsel, Midwest ALTA Endorsement Chart v. 1.7 07-01-2021 (002) New ALTA Commitment & Policy Forms!
11:30 – 11:45 Committee Updates
11:45 – 12:45 Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 Water & Title Insurance – Swim Away!-Maura A. Snabes, Esq., CES, CLTP, NTP, SVP, Corporate Counsel of CSS and Jerome Jelinek, Esq., CEO and General Counsel of CSS Water & Title Insurance
1:45 – 2:45 Escrow Agreements – Scary Stuff!
Gregg A. Nathanson, Esq.; Couzens, Lansky Fealk, Ellis, Roeder & Lazar, P.C.
Lavinia Biasell, Esq.; Transnation Title Agency
Caitlin McCourt Leszczynski, Esq.; Legacy Title Agency
Liz Halabu-Casselman, Esq.; Birmingham Title & American Title Agency of Lenawee Escrow Agreements! Scary Stuff!
Darryl Turner
In 1994, Darryl Turner left his corporate position to start The Darryl Turner Corporation. Passionate about training and helping people become their best selves, Darryl knew he could develop a larger footprint, a successful sales force beyond the sector he currently served. Within his first year of operation, Darryl found success in the title industry and continued to develop his presence through the results and testimonies of some of the most influential within the industry.
Will Bowen
After decades of unprecedented sales success in insurance, broadcasting, and advertising, on July 23, 2006 Will Bowen’s life changed forever…and so did the lives of tens of millions of people (so far).
On that day, Will invited 250 people to try and break the negative habit of complaining by going 21 consecutive days without uttering a single gripe. Will gave each person a purple bracelet to be used as a mindfulness tool.
His idea: switch the bracelet from wrist-to-wrist with each spoken complaint and keep switching until you go 21 consecutive days without complaining. Will’s idea EXPLODED around the world until now, some 15 year later, the worldwide Complaint Free bracelet total is over 13 Million and climbing.
Will Bowen’s 21-Day Complaint Free challenge has been recommended by Oprah, Maya Angelou, Dr. Oz, Tim Ferris, Joe Vitale, Gary Zukov, The Wall Street Journal, NBC’s Today Show, the ABC Evening News, NPR, and too many additional celebrities and media outlets to include here.
Product, membership, or general questions
customerservice@WillBowen.com
Martin Lavelle
Martin Lavelle is a business economist in the research department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Detroit Branch. Lavelle’s job responsibilities include economic research, education and outreach. His research revolves around the Michigan economy and its impact on the District and national economies. Specific topics include the auto industry, consumer spending, economic development and real estate, contributing to the District’s submission to the Beige Book. Also, he speaks to economics classes at area colleges and high schools. He has been an advisor and judge in the High School Fed Challenge Competition. In February 2012, Lavelle began a series of evening workshops for teachers and educators entitled “Night at the Fed” in which attendees learned more about economic entities and concepts that can be incorporated into classrooms and seminars. In addition to his Federal Reserve work, Lavelle has taught managerial economics at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and volunteered with Junior Achievement, teaching high school students about entrepreneurship. Lavelle received his B.S. in business and M.A. in economics from Miami University in Oxford, OH.
ALTA Representative – Jack Rattikin – Chair, A&A Section
As a professional of the title insurance business for over 30 years, Jack Rattikin III is known as a valuable leader in the industry. Currently, he is president and chief executive officer of Rattikin Title Company of Fort Worth, Texas. Rattikin has held the position of CEO since January 2004 leading all functions of the company. He joined Rattikin Title in 1983 and was later promoted to senior vice president of operations, and president in 1999. He is also a member of the American Land Title Association Board of Governors and chair of the Abstracters and Agents Executive Section Committee. He previously served as president and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Texas Land Title Association. Rattikin earned a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. Rattikin has a long track record of service to the community at large through active participation in a wide variety of civic, educational, political, charitable, philanthropic and arts organizations.
July 14th agenda (these are approximate times)
9:00 AM – Welcome and Business Session Update
9:05 AM – ALTA Update
10:10 AM – Darryl Turner Keynote
11:00 AM – MLTA Business
11:20 AM – 11:40 AM Lunch Break
11:40 AM – Will Bowen Keynote
12:40 PM – MLTA Legislative Update
12:50 PM – Martin Lavelle Keynote
2:00 PM – Convention Ends
MLTA 2021 Virtual Convention Keynote Speakers to include
2021 MLTA Boot Camp Week 1 Handout
https://vimeo.com/533317761/9dea27cbef (WEEK 1 VIDEO)
2021 MLTA Boot Camp Week 2 Handout
https://vimeo.com/534965417/100736ce48 (WEEK 2 VIDEO)
2021 MLTA Boot Camp Week 3 Handout
https://vimeo.com/534995696/cb316f59d4 (WEEK 3 VIDEO)
March 9, 2021
9:30 AM Welcome & Introductions
9:35 AM Marvelless Mark Kamp – “Opportunity Rocks… Driving Change with a Rock Star Mindset!?”
Marvelless Mark Kemp bio
Mark Kamp website
SCROLL DOWN TO SEE MLTA MEMBERS ROCKING IT OUT!
10:35 AM MLTA Tech Committee “Tech Tools for RIN & RON”
6 – RON capable list 4.2020 (Transnation)
MLTA Tech Comm 03-2021 RON, RIN
10:55 AM MLTA Professional Designation Committee Update
MLTA PD page
11:00 AM MLTA Public Service Committee Update
Giving from the Heart Campaign
11:10 AM Holly Spencer Bunting “Updates on CFPB/RESPA/MSA’s”
Holly Spencer Bunting bio
PPPHolly Spencer Bunting – MLTA – RESPA and CFPB Updates
Holly Spencer Bunting – CFPB RESPA FAQs (handout)
Noon Wrap
March 10, 2021
9:30 AM Welcome & Introductions
9:35 AM Jake Card “Offering a RIN & RON Closing”
Jake Card – RIN RON
Jake Card Bio
10:35 AM MLTA PAC Committee Update
10:40 AM MLTA Legislative Committee Update
10:45 AM Mike Evans “Thrive and Excel in the New World of Work”
Mike Evans – Bolster and Strengthen Your Brand
Mike Evans – Culture – Cultivate Peak Performance
Mike Evans – Disruption – The New World of Work
Mike Evans – Thrive and Excel in the New World of Work
Mike Evans Book Excerpts
MIKE EVANS DEEPER DIVE VIDEO LINK
Noon Wrap
REGISTER TODAY! INAUGRAL MICHIGAN REAL ESTATE FORUM
VIRTUAL FORUM REGISTRATION
**you must use registration form below to obtain the credentials to participate
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
9:00 AM ET
NO CHARGE
MICHIGAN REAL ESTATE FORUM PURPOSE
The forum format is designed to help enhance the communication and collaboration amongst members of associations affiliated with Michigan’s real estate industry. Attendees will gain deeper insight into their peer associations’ priorities, acquire timely information, and build relationships with their cross-industry peers.
JANUARY 2021 MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION PARTICIPANTS
Michigan Association of Register of Deeds
Michigan Land Title Association
Community Bankers of Michigan
Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association
Michigan Bankers Association
Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates
VIRTUAL FORUM AGENDA JANUARY 20, 2021 – 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (tentative)
*Networking activities will be incorporated into our initial in-person forum scheduled for December 1, 2021.
Please join the MLTA for our 2021 Winter Education Series. This three part virtual event is being offered to MLTA members for the low cost of $25.00.
1/6/2021 at 9:30 AM –WATCH VIDEO PRESENTATION HERE
“Easements… Ugh!” – Zack Marco, Esq., Underwriting Counsel of Chicago Title
Zack Marco Easements Handout 1.6.21
1/12/2021 at 9:30 AM – WATCH VIDEO PRESENTATION HERE
“The Future is Virtual? Challenges and solutions for today and tomorrow”
Panel: Tom Lico, President of Capital Title, Shar Shineldecker, VP of Transnation Title, Steve Rudolph, Owner of Steve Rudolph Coaching
Evolution of the closing process 2
1/13/2021 at 9:30 AM – WATCH VIDEO PRESENATION HERE
“Michigan’s Economy” Economist – Dr. Paul Isely, Associate Dean – Seidman College of Business, Grand Valley State University
Dr Paul Isely Bio
Reserve your book by Dr. Cindy McGovern following the MLTA Convention. Number of books are limited so order yours today!
*1 book per person please
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![]() Look it’s Tom Lico’s 5th grade lunch – Cold Meatloaf and yes he added the ketchup and mayo per Dan Elsea! |
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![]() Debbie Bartlett & Maura Snabes enjoying – really enjoying the virtual convention! |
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![]() Amanda Mitchem watching convention……while sitting with a beautiful view! |
![]() Kim Kress watching convention and dreaming of a white sandy beach |
![]() President-Elect, Eileen LaPlante enjoying the virtual convention |
![]() Tom Lico – happy that the virtual convention was a HUGE success – Congrats to Tom and Darlene for a great convention in uncertain times! |
![]() Past President Bob Wuerfel and Kevin Lounds enjoyed the MLTA Virtual Convention! |
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We are asking that each company send a representative to this virtual meeting to vote for your MLTA board members. The event will be held virtually on Thursday, July 9th at 10:00 am. We expect the meeting to last no longer than 30 minutes.
If you could please click this link to register yourself, or a member of your company to represent you at this important meeting.
We will send out the calendar invite to the designated registrant 1 week prior to the meeting.
We appreciate your commitment to our association and hope to see you on July 9th!
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Week 1: Introduction to Real Estate Title and Title Insurance and how Title Insurance Brings Value and Facilitates to Real Estate Transactions.
HANDOUTS:
Week 1 . Allan Dick . Title 101 Weekly, Basics Introduction
WEEK 1 . Dawn Patterson . Title Basics
Allan Dick, Vice President and Great Lakes Region Underwriter, WFG National Title Insurance Co.
Dawn Patterson, Esq., National Underwriting Counsel, First American Title Insurance Co.
*Allan will provide a brief overview and history of Real Estate Title and the value of Title Insurance, followed by Dawn, who will show how Title Insurance and Title Companies participate in all of the aspects and enable Real Estate Transactions.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Week 2: The Basics of Real Estate Title and how that has evolved, and Understanding Legal Descriptions, the foundation for Title and Title Insurance.
David Martyn, Esq., Vice President; Midwest Agency Regional Underwriting Counsel; and Regional Underwriting Director – Midwest, First American Title Insurance Co.
*David will explore what we mean, when we say “title” to property, the different interests in real property and the difference between personal property and real property. He will then provide an in-depth review of how Real Property is described, including an overview of surveys, and how they fit with title examination.
HANDOUT: The Basics of Real Estate Title
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Week 3: County Real Estate Records; How Title is Held; and the Various Real Estate Documents.
John Bommarito, Esq., General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, ATA National Group
*John will discuss the various real estate related documents, their function and how they affect title; how title may be held; the County Register of Deeds records; and the recording process.
HANDOUT: County Real Estate Records; How Title is Held; and the Various Real Estate Documents
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Week 4: Title Commitments, various Title Insurance Policies and common Policy Endorsements
Kristen Dankert, Esq., Vice President, Old Republic national Title Insurance Co.
*Kristen will review and explain the different sections and schedules of a Title Commitment, as well as the Covered Risks, Exclusions from Coverage, and the Schedules contained in the various Owner’s Policies, Loan Policies, and the more popular Endorsements to those policies.
HANDOUTS: Commitment Policies and Endorsements (002) ALTA Commitment For Insurance 2016
ALTA Short Form Residential Loan Policy
ALTA Policy – Owners Policy A 06-17-06
ALTA Policy – Homeowner’s Policy A 10-17-98 R 10-22-03 01-01-08 02-03-10 12-02-13
ALTA Loan Policy 2006
ALTA Commitment For Insurance 2016
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Week 5: The Real Estate Closing, and the Role and Function of the Escrow Closing Department
Linda Hinshon-Canter, Client Support, Proliant Settlement Systems; and Owner/Instructor of Escrow BootCamp ONLINE, LLC
*Linda’s experience as processer, closer and manager, as well as trainer and auditor, will help to take us into the world of Escrow, focusing on the Pre-Closing and Processing for a Closing; then the actual Closing, itself, including the most common closing documents; and finally the Post-Closing essentials (and more).
HANDOUTS: The Role of Escrow
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS:
Crowne Plaza Hotel
ATTN: Michigan Land Title 3/10/20
Cassandra Hall, Manager
925 S. Creyts Road
Lansing, MI 48933
DIAMOND LEVEL $2,000
Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. Your company/firm logo will be displayed on a large “Summit Sponsor, Diamond Level” poster. This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section of Title Bytes, 3 tickets to the Summit.
GOLD LEVEL $1,500
Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. All Gold Level sponsor company/firm logo will be displayed on a large “Summit Sponsor, Gold Level” poster. This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section in the Title Bytes, 2 tickets to the Summit.
SILVER LEVEL $1,000
Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. All Silver Level sponsor company/firm logo will be displayed on a large “Summit Sponsor, Silver Level” poster. This level also entitles the sponsor 1 ticket to the Summit.
BRONZE LEVEL $500
Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s and logo displayed on the MLTA website. All Bronze Level sponsor company/firm logo will be displayed on a “Summit Sponsor, Bronze Level” poster.
Exhibitor Opportunity $800 (10 available exhibit booths)
Exhibit table and chair provided. Exhibitor receives one registration to the Summit, which entitles the exhibitor to the business session, planned meals and entertainment. Additional Summit registrations can be purchased.
11:00 AM Exhibitor Move In/Set Up
1:00 – 2:00 Registration / Exhibitors Open
2:00 – 2:10 President Welcome Remarks
2:10 – 2:45 The Economy – Ted Jones, Chief Economist Sr VP of Stewart Title
2:45 – 3:00 Legislative Update – Patti Tremblay, MLC
3:00 – 4:00 Push Through: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market, Add Value & Increase Sales, Bill Svoboda, Co-Founder of CloseSimple
4:00 – 4:15 Break / Networking / Exhibitors Open
4:15 – 5:30 MLTA Committee Meetings
6:00 – 7:30 MLTA “March Madness” Reception
8:00 – 9:00 MLTA Breakfast
9:00 – 9:45 Breakout Session 1
Lifespan of Liens OR Who Can Sign? / Is it Self-Serving?
Lifespan of Liens – Lynn Sagar, State Underwriting Counsel, First American Title Insurance Co.
Who Can Sign? / Is It Self-Serving – Amy Zemple, Agency Services Manager, Stewart Title & Brian Kasiborski, esq., VP, Michigan Agency Underwriter, Account Executive, FNTG
9:45 – 10:00 Break
10:00 – 10:45 Breakout Session 2
How To Avoid Title Claims OR How to Avoid Escrow Losses
How to avoid Title Claims – Kimberly O’Connor, VP, Michigan State Counsel and Underwriter, WFG
How to Avoid Escrow Loses – Mark Kraushaar, Chief Executive Officer, Bell Title Company
10:45 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:00 Lady Bird Deeds & Trusts & Estates panel – Moderator Kevin Lounds
Panel:
Tobias Lipski, esq., Underwriting Counsel, First American Title Insurance Co.; Hollie Oxie, Director of Title Operations. Parks Title; Gregg Nathanson, esq. Cousens Lansky
12:00 – 1:00 MLTA Lunch
1:00 – 1:15 MLTA Committee Updates & Exhibitor Drawings
1:30 PM Exhibitor BREAK DOWN
1:15 – 3:00 Developing a Leadership Mindset, Aha! Leadership LLC
The MLTA is pleased to provide the following sponsorship, advertising and exhibit opportunities for 2020. Detailed information can be found in the following pages. Event registration will be available after January 1, 2020 for all events/opportunities. 2020 sponsorship advertising prostpectus
ADVERTISING (Annually January 1 – December 31)
Newsletter & Blog $1,000 (annually)
Newsletter Only $ 500 (annually)
EDUCATION SUMMIT – March 10-11, 2020
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lansing
Diamond Level Sponsorship $2,000
Gold Level Sponsorship $1,500
Silver Level Sponsorship $1,000
Bronze Level Sponsorship $ 500
Exhibit Booth $ 800
MLTA ANNUAL CONVENTION – July 12-14, 2020
Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville
Diamond Level Sponsorship $5,000
Gold Level Sponsorship $3,000
Silver Level Sponsorship $2,000
Bronze Level Sponsorship $1,000
Exhibit Sponsorships $1,000
MLTA Education Seminar – October 7, 2020 / November 11, 2020
October 7, 2020 – DoubleTree, Grand Rapids
November 11, 2020 –Livonia Marriot, Livonia
Sponsorship (2) $750.00/$1,000.00 (both event locations)
2022
MLTA Summit 2022
March 15 & 16, 2022 – Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lansing
OVERNIGHT BOOKING LINK
MLTA Boot Camp 2022
April 19, 2022 – H Hotel, Midland
MLTA Convention 2022
July 10th – July 12th – Crystal Mountain Resort
Fall Education Seminar
October 5, 2022 – DoubleTree Grand Rapids
November 9, 2022 – Livonia Marriott, Livonia
AGENDA
8:30 – 9:00
Registration
9:00 – 9:15
Opening Remarks and Announcements
MLTA President – Tom Lico, President, Capital Title Insurance Agency
9:15 – 9:30
Lansing Report
Michigan Legislative Consultants
9:30 – 9:50
Endorsement Review – 36-06 Series, identified risks – Leasehold, CCR-Land Under Development and Encroachments
Samuel A. Shiel, ITP IEP, Vice President/Midwest Underwriting Counsel – AmTrust Title (Shiel, Samuel bio)
9:50 – 10:00
Break
10:00 – 10:45
FIRPTA and 1099 Reporting
Julie Lepore, AFSP, CAA, Director, FIRPTA Solutions, Inc. (Julie Lepore – Director – FIRPTA Solutions – Bio)
10:45 – 11:30
Don’t get Caught in the “Acts” –AXE
Changes in Construction Lien Act, Certificate of Trust Act, Marketable Title Act, Marijuana Act
Tobias Lipski, Underwriting Counsel, First American Title Insurance Company (Tobias Lipski bio)
Michelle Donovan, Attorney, Butzel Long (Donovan, Michelle bio)
Philip T. Savich, Vice President and Michigan State Counsel, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company (Phil Savich bio)
Moderator: Gregg Nathanson, Couzens Lansky (Gregg bio)
11:30 – 11:45
PR Committee Update – Talking Points “Committee on the street”
Lisa Rozmarniewicz, Capital Title Insurance Agency
11:45 – 12:45
Lunch
Thank you to our lunch sponsor
12:45 – 1:45
RU ready for IPEN and RON?
In Person Electronic Notarization and Remote Online Notarization has been the topic this year! The panel will discuss how you can close digitally – Hybrid, IPEN, or RON. What the key hurdles are and capabilities of this emerging technology. As you begin to build the road to a digital closing, be informed how to find the right balance between convenience, security and risk.
Panel:
Nancy G. Pratt, VP – Partner Relations & Gov’t Affairs, of Pavaso (Nancy Pratt Bio)
Rick Triola, Founder/CEO, of NotaryCam (Rick Triola Bio)
David Burner, Strategic Planning and Partnership Manager, of Notarize (David Burner Bio)
Moderator: Cindy Immonen, NTP, CLTP, VP, State Agency Representative–Michigan FNTG
1:45 – 3:00
Underwriter Panel – The Horror Stories of Claims/Tales from the Crypt – Call to Action/Claims scenarios
An opportunity to have discussion with some of the top underwriters in our industry.
Meredith Weingarden, VP MI State & Sr. Agency Counsel, CLTP, Fidelity National Title Group (Weingarden, Meredith Bio 2019)
Kristen Dankert, Michigan Underwriting Counsel, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company (Kristen Dankert Bio)
David Martyn, VP, Midwest Agency Regional Underwriting Counsel, First American Title Insurance Company (Dave Martyn Bio – 2019)
Robert Meyers, VP, Senior Underwriting Counsel, North American Title Insurance Company (Grand Rapids) (Meyers_Robert – Bio – Michigan – July 31, 2019)
Allan Dick, VP, Central Division Underwriter, WFG National Title Insurance Company (Livonia only) (Allan Dick bio)
8:15 AM-9:15 AM – Registration
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM – Opening Remarks – Allan Dick, VP Central Division, WFG National Title Insurance Company
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM – “What’s Wrong With This Title Commitment”? – Caitlin McCourt Leszczynski. Legal Counsel, Legacy Title Agency
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM – Break
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – “OMG! I need to do WHAT before we close”? PART 1 – Cassidy Buchanan, Escrow Agent & Transaction Coordinator, Capital Title Insurance Agency and Robyn Dinsdale, VP of Residential Operations, Diversified National Title
11:30 AM – Noon – Bingo – Debbie Wiley, First American Title Insurance Company
Noon – 12:45 PM – LUNCH
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM – “OMG! I need to do WHAT before we close”? PART 2 – Cassidy Buchanan, Escrow Agent & Transaction Coordinator, Capital Title Insurance Agency and Robyn Dinsdale, VP of Residential Operations, Diversified National Title
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM – Break
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM – Mock Closing – Lindsey Azelton, Regional Manager, Capital Title Insurance Agency, Robyn Dinsdale, VP of Residential Operations, Diversified National Title, Angela Crusoe, VP Client Experience, Talent & Development, Amrock
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM – Closing Remarks – Allan Dick, VP Central Division, WFG National Title Insurance Company
Sunday, July 14th – 5:00 PM
Welcome Reception & Dinner
Sunday, July 14th – 9:00 PM
MLTA PAC Trivia Event
Monday, July 15th – 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
MLTA Convention Program
Speakers:
David Townsend, MTP, NTP ALTA – “ALTA National Update” – ALTA presentation David Townsend
Dan Elsea, President Brokerage, Real Estate One – “Michigan Housing Update and Trends in Michigan Real Estate” – Dan Elsea Presentation MLTA July 19
Jeff Butler, Internationally respected speaker and consultant – “Multigenerational Management – The Ins and Outs of Managing 4 Generations in the Workplace” – Jeff Butler July 15, 2019 Multigenerational Management MILTA
Monday, July 15th – 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
President’s Reception, Banquet & Afterglow
Pat McGann Bio
Tuesday, July 16th – 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Grab ‘n Go Breakfast
ALTA presentation David Townsend
Dan Elsea Presentation MLTA July 19
Jeff Butler July 15, 2019 Multigenerational Management MILTA
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
Sunday, July 14th – 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Exhibitor Move In/Set Up
Welcome Reception & Dinner (networking only, no exhibits)
Monday, July 15th – 7:30 AM – Noon Exhibits – 12:00 Noon Exhibit Breakdown Move Out
We encourage all exhibitors to stay and network on Monday evening and sit for Banquet Dinner and Afterglow
UPS, FedEx, and Others Shipping Address:
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
ATTN: Michigan Land Title Event July 14 2019
YOUR COMPANY NAME AND CONTACT PERSON
6300 US Highway 31 North
Williamsburg, MI 49690
Thank you to our convention Sponsors!!
DIAMOND LEVEL $5,000
Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Convention materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. Your company/firm logo will be displayed on a large “Convention Sponsor, Diamond Level” poster. This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section of Title Bytes, 4 tickets to the convention.
GOLD LEVEL $3,000
Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Convention materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. All Gold Level sponsor company/firm logo will be displayed on a large “Convention Sponsor, Gold Level” poster. This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section in the Title Bytes, 2 tickets to the convention.
SILVER LEVEL $2,000
Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Convention materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. All Silver Level sponsor company/firm logo will be displayed on a large “Convention Sponsor, Silver Level” poster. This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section in the Title Bytes and 1 ticket to the convention.
BRONZE LEVEL $1,000
Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Convention materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. All Bronze Level sponsor company/firm logo will be displayed on a “Convention Sponsor, Bronze Level” poster. This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section in the Title Bytes.
Exhibitor Opportunity $800 (14 available exhibit booths)
Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Convention Materials which will be circulated to all attendees. Exhibit table and chair provided. Exhibitor receives one registration to the annual convention, which entitles the exhibitor to the business session, planned meals and entertainment. Additional convention registrations can be purchased for a fee of $225.00 pp.
This year, make sure your voice is heard. By registering for MLTA’s 2019 Legislative Day, you will have the opportunity to join with colleagues from across the state to lobby for changes of importance to our industry. The Michigan Legislature has members who need to hear our concerns and know when issues pertinent to our industry arise, to call us; the Title Experts!
8:45 AM Registration – 1st Floor Conference Room, Boji Tower
9:00 AM Legislative Update & Briefing – 1st Floor Conference Room, Boji Tower
10:00 AM Legislative Meetings and Drop Bys
12:00 Noon MLTA Legislative Luncheon – 1st Floor State Capitol
1:00 PM Legislative Meetings and Drop Bys
Please be aware, your meetings and drop bys will be scheduled events. If you are unable to attend, the MLTA office must know 24 hours prior so we are able to fill your meetings or cancel. We will try not to schedule any meetings past 3:30 PM.
You will need to bring your picture ID for entrance to the legislative buildings. If you do not have picture ID, you will not be allowed to enter.
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SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS:
Crowne Plaza
ATTN: GUEST (+ GUEST NAME)
925 S Creyts Road
Lansing, MI, US, 48917
*There is not a ship back service at this location – if you have forms you can box and take to front desk to call for pick up at front desk
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
1:00-2:00 Registration
2:00 – 2:05 President Welcome Remarks
2:05 – 2:45 “The Michigan Economy” – Jim Stansell, Senior Economist for the House Fiscal Agency
2:45 – 4:00 “Building a Culture of Innovation” – Jonathan Fanning, Author, Leadership Development Expert, Entrepreneur
4:00 – 4:15 Break with Exhibitors
4:15 – 5:30 Committee Meetings
Membership Committee – Ballroom E
Communications / PR Committee – Ballroom F
Education Committee – Packard Room
Legislative Committee – Cord Room
Technology Committee – Ballroom D
Title Agent and Associate Member Committee – Bordeaux Lobby Area
6:00 – 7:30 MLTA Welcome Reception with Exhibitors
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
8:00 – 8:45 Continental Breakfast
8:45 – 9:00 Lansing Report- Legislative Update, Cami Pendell, MLTA Lobbyist
9:00 – 10:00 Wire Fraud – Some Ideas for Prevention and Management
Lou Pontani, SVP Chief Administration Officer of First American Title
James Dick, CPCU, AAI, Sales Manager of The Merriam Insurance Agency
Tom Lico, President of Capital Title
Debbie Haught, VP of Operations of Mt Pleasant Abstract
Moderator: Brian Roberts, VP & Chief Administration Officer of ATA National Title Group
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 10:20 Public Service Committee Presentation
10:20 – 11:45 “Building the Bridge with Millennials” – Shawn Fair, CEO of Fair Consulting Group
11:45 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 – 1:00 Exhibitor’s Prize Drawings
1:00 – 3:00 Breakout Sessions – choose Track 1 OR Track 2
1:00 – 1:45
Track 1 – Nightmare on Bankruptcy Street – Title Insurance Issues and Pitfalls
Carol Lynn Sager, Sr Underwriting Counsel of First American Title Insurance
David A. Lerner, esq. of Plunkett Cooney, P.C.
OR
Track 2 – A Discussion on Digital Closings
John Bommarito, esq., General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of ATA National Title Group
Cindy Immonen, NTP, CLTP, VP of FNTG MI Agency
1:45 – 2:00 Break
2:00 – 2:45
Track 1 – Legal Description Mistakes: The impact on the Chain of Title
Maura Snabes, esq., CES, NTP, VP-Sr. Underwriting & Compliance Counsel of CSS
Dana Zurvalec, Associate Corporate Counsel of Amrock Inc.
Moderator: Brad Miller, VP, Title Production of Amrock Inc.
OR
Track 2 – Managing Closing Challenges
Robyn Dinsdale, VP of Residential Operations of Diversified National Title
Dustin Robbins, Area Manager of Mt. Pleasant Abstract & Title
Danette Narregan, Asst. VP, SW MI Development Mgr. of Chicago Title of Michigan
Moderator: Julie McKee, President of Parks Title Co.
SPRING SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS
Michigan Land Title Association 2019 Spring Summit
March 5-6, 2019 · Crowne Plaza, Lansing
Please see sponsorship levels and draft agenda below under the “event details” tab
DIAMOND LEVEL $2,000
Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. Your company/firm logo will be displayed on a large “Summit Sponsor, Diamond Level” poster. This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section of Title Bytes, 3 tickets to the Summit.
GOLD LEVEL $1,500
Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. All Gold Level sponsor company/firm logo will be displayed on a large “Summit Sponsor, Gold Level” poster. This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section in the Title Bytes, 2 tickets to the Summit.
SILVER LEVEL $1,000
Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. All Silver Level sponsor company/firm logo will be displayed on a large “Summit Sponsor, Silver Level” poster. This level also entitles the sponsor 1 ticket to the Summit.
BRONZE LEVEL $500
Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s and logo displayed on the MLTA website. All Bronze Level sponsor company/firm logo will be displayed on a “Summit Sponsor, Bronze Level” poster.
Exhibitor Opportunity $600 (10 available exhibit booths)
Exhibit table and chair provided. Exhibitor receives one registration to the Summit, which entitles the exhibitor to the business session, planned meals and entertainment. Additional Summit registrations can be purchased.
Tentative Schedule
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
11:00 – 1:00 Exhibitor Set-Up
1:00 – 7:30 Exhibits
1:00-2:00 Registration / Networking/ Exhibitors Alcove Area
2:00-2:15 President Welcome Remarks Royal Ballroom DEF all open
2:15 – 3:00 Topic – The Michigan Economy – Royal Ballroom DEF all open
3:00 – 4:00 Topic – Creative Leadership: Building a Culture of Innovation Royal Ballroom DEF all open
4:15 – 5:30 Break / Networking / Exhibitors Alcove Area
6:00 – 7:30 Networking / Reception / FUN Event Alcove Area & Royal Atrium
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
8:45 – 1:00 Exhibits Open
9:00 – 10:00 Continental Breakfast / Networking Alcove Area & Royal Ballroom DEF
Cami Pendell, JD – Michigan Legislative Consultants w/ the Lansing Report
Topic – Wire Fraud 911 Royal Ballroom DEF all open
10:00 – 10:20 Exhibitor breakout – coffee and snack Alcove Area
10:20 – 11:30 Topic – Building the Bridge with Millennials Royal Ballroom DEF all open
11:30 – 11:45 Tech Talk Royal Ballroom DEF all open
11:45 – 12:30 Lunch / Networking Royal Ballroom DEF all open
12:30 – 1:00 Exhibitor breakout / Networking / Raffle(S) Exhibitor Draw Alcove Area
1:00 – 2:00 Exhibitor Breakdown
1:00 – 3:00 Breakout Sessions Royal Ballroom D and Royal Ballroom EF
Track 1 Title Production
Track 2 Escrow / Closing
1:00 – 1:45 Topic: Bankruptcy Topic: E-Closing Options
1:45 – 2:00 Break
2:00 – 2:45 How Claims arise with Topic: Last Minute Closing Issues
Legal Descriptions
November 14, 2018
Detroit/Livonia Marriott, Livonia
159 USD per night
Book your group rate for Michigan Land Title Association
Thank you to our 2018 Fall Education Seminar Sponsor:
8:30 – 9:00
Registration
9:00 – 9:10
Opening Remarks and Announcements
MLTA President – Philip T. Savich, VP and State Counsel
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
9:10 – 9:30
Lansing Report
Cami Pendell, Michigan Legislative Consultants
9:30 – 9:45
Endorsement Review -34-35 Identified Risks Mineral and Other Subsurface Substances
Scott O’Neill, Michigan Agency State Counsel, First American Title
9:45 – 10:00 Break
10:00 – 10:45
Split Closings – Playing nice in the sandbox to help the Closing go smoothly
Topics include challenges of Split Closings and how to overcome them, how to work better together for the benefit of the consumer and strengthen our industry.
Doug Smith, VP & Senior Underwriting Counsel, Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Lindsey Azelton, Regional Manager, Capital Title Insurance Company
Jamie Novakowski, Relocation Director , ATA National Group
10:45 – 11:30
What’s New in the ZOO—CFPB/RESPA Update
Chuck Cain, EVP Agency, WFG National Title Insurance Company
11:30 – 11:45
Communication and Membership Committee Update – Navigating the MLTA Website
This segment will help MLTA members understand all that is available within our
website and how to use the website as a tool, with key talking points, when talking to a
new prospective MLTA member.
Lisa Rozmarniewicz, Director of Sales & Marketing, Capital Title Insurance Agency, MLTA Communication Committee Chair
Beccy Clennan, Manager Michigan Operations, Corporate Settlement Solutions, MLTA Membership Committee Chair
11:45 – 12:25
Lunch
12:25 – 12:35
MLTA Public Service Committee Presentation
12:35 – 1:20
Dead People Can’t Sell Property
A Trust, A Lady Bird Deed and A Durable Power of Attorney. An Attorney’s point of view and what the dead person really said.
Gregg Nathanson, Shareholder and Attorney, Couzens, Lansky Fealk, Ellis, Roeder & Lazar, P.C.,
LaRee Marra, Title Department Operations Manager, Capital Title Insurance Agency
1:20 – 2:45
Five Panel Underwriter – Today’s current Hot Topics in our industry
An opportunity to have discussion with some of the top underwriters in our industry.
Topic areas Divorce, Probate/Conservatorship, Judgment Actions, Commercial
Agreements and Assignments
Moderator: Brian K. Kasiborski, Fidelity National Financial (Grand Rapids)
Moderator: Tom Lico, Capital Title Insurance Company (Livonia)
Lavinia S. Biasell, VP and MI Agency Underwriting Counsel, Fidelity National Financial (Grand Rapids)
Phil Savich, Vice President, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company (Livonia)
Beth I. deBaptiste, Underwriting Counsel, MI Agency Division First American Title (Grand Rapids)
Scott O’Neill, Michigan Agency State Counsel, First American Title (Livonia)
Kim O’Connor, VP Senior Underwriting Counsel, WFG National Title Insurance Company
Doug Smith, VP, Senior Underwriter at Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Brown Sugar Deriving Satisfaction through Data Analysis (2)
The Role of Blockchain in Real Estate
MLTA-PAC will be holding a Scavenger Hunt on Mackinac Island. With the assistance of the host hotel, Mission Point Resort, we will have teams competing in a bicycle scavenger hunt around the Island on Monday afternoon. Each team will be seeking donations to the MLTA-PAC leading up to the Convention. The team that raises the most funds will receive a time advantage going into the competition. The teams will be posting pictures to the MLTA App during the hunt so make sure you have it downloaded to your mobile device so you can follow along with all the action. Supporting your favorite team in the Scavenger Hunt through a donation to the MLTA-PAC would be an excellent way to help them out and support the legislative initiatives of the MLTA.
Vote for your favorite team (s) – use the donation buttons located below to make a contribution and push your team to the top!
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It’s Five O’Clock SomewhereEileen LaPlante, Hollie Oxie, Geoff Prichard, Jamie Scheett |
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Livonia Marriott
17100 Laurel Park Drive, Livonia, MI 48152
$159 per night
CLICK HERE FOR RESERVATIONS
Thank you to our 2018 Spring Education Sponsor
8:15 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
Opening Remarks
John Bommarito, President
General Counsel of ATA National Title Group
9:10 AM – 9:30 AM
Legislative Report
Cami Pendell, Michigan Legislative Consultants
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Endorsement Review – ALTA 31-33 Series
John Baumbick, Agency Rep/Underwriting Counsel, Westcor Land Title Ins. Co
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Break
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Marijuana, Money Laundering, Federal vs State Law
Phil Neuman, Couzens, Lansky, Fealk, Ellis, Roeder & Lazar, P.C.
Ruth Dillingham, Senior Underwriting Counsel VP, Corporate Underwriting, First American Title
11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
E – Migration and E-volution – Electronic Closing, Evolution on Electronic Process-closings, Notary, Adopting Forms
Moderator – John Bommarito, General Counsel of ATA National Title Group
Panel discussion:
David Kressel, Co-Founder/Finance and Operations from NotaryCAM (Grand Rapids), Rick Triola, Founder/CEO from NotaryCAM (Livonia)
Ruth Dillingham, Senior Underwriting Counsel VP, Corporate Underwriting, First American Title
Karl Trottnow, National County Account Manager, SIMPLIFILE
12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
FIRPTA Pitfalls, Compliance and Regulatory Reporting
Alex Kidd, VP and Director of Quality Assurance and Compliance, North American Title Insurance Company
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Managing Your Cybersecurity Risk: Recognizing and Combating the Threats
Jacob Koering – Principal Attorney, co-Leader of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Team, Miller Canfield (Livonia)
Melanie Shield – Associate Attorney, Member of the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Team, Miller Canfield (Grand Rapids and Livonia)
Speaker Bios
COMMITTEES
4/17/18 – Membership Committee – 5:30 PM – Salon C
4/18/18 – Education Committee – 7:30 AM – Salon D
4/18/18 – Young Title Professionals – Noon – The Cove
5/16/18 – Abstractor Agents – 12:00 Noon Huron Room
This year, make sure your voice is heard. By registering for MLTA’s 2018 Legislative Day, you will have the opportunity to join with colleagues from across the state to lobby for changes of importance to our industry. The Michigan Legislature has members who need to hear our concerns and know when issues pertinent to our industry arise, to call us; the Title Experts!
8:45 AM Registration – 1st Floor Conference Room, Boji Tower
9:00 AM Legislative Update & Briefing – 1st Floor Conference Room, Boji Tower
10:00 AM Legislative Meetings and Drop Bys
12:00 Noon MLTA Legislative Luncheon – 1st Floor State Capitol
1:00 PM Legislative Meetings and Drop Bys
Please be aware, your meetings and drop bys will be scheduled events. If you are unable to attend, the MLTA office must know 24 hours prior so we are able to fill your meetings or cancel. We will try not to schedule any meetings past 3:30 PM.
You will need to bring your picture ID for entrance to the legislative buildings. If you do not have picture ID, you will not be allowed to enter.
The H Hotel
111 W. Main Street
Midland, MI 48640
8:45 AM – Registration
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM – Boot Camp
Lunch will be served
Learn the practical building blocks for search and examination of title. Including the what, how and why a commitment is put together and what needs to be done for the title policy to be issued.
• What an Abstract discloses
• What to look for within deeds
• What is the chain of title
• Easements
• Oil and Gas rights
• Riparian Rights
• Probate
• Trusts
• Divorces
• Access
• New construction
• Underwriting Risks
• And much more with some fun added in!!
Your 2018 Boot Camp Presenters will be:
Allan Dick, VP/Midwest Underwriter
WFG National Title Insurance Company
Allan Dick Bio
Hollie Oxie, Director of Title Operations
Parks Title Agency
Hollie Oxie Bio
Steve Tessler, West Michigan Production Manager
ATA National Title Group
Steve Tessler Bio
LaRee Marra, Title Department Operations Manager
Capital Title Insurance Agency
LaRee Marra Bio
Kevin Lounds, AVP Title Production
Lighthouse Title Group
Kevin Lounds Bio
Wednesday, November 15th
Livonia Marriott
17100 Laurel Park Drive, Livonia, MI 48152
RESERVATIONS
$154.00 Per Night
Abstractor Agent Committee will meet during the lunch hour
Young Title Professionals will meet during the lunch hour
8:30 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 9:10 Opening Remarks and Announcements
MLTA President – John Bommarito, General Counsel of ATA National Title Group
9:10 – 9:30 Lansing Report
Cami Pendell, Michigan Legislative Consultants
9:30 – 10:00 Endorsement Review – ALTA 29 and 30 series
Interest Rate Swap and Shared Appreciation Mortgage
Doug Smith, Stewart Title, VP /Associate Sr. Underwriter/Underwriting Counsel
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 11:00 The Big “E” – Electronic What??? Electronic Signing
Jerome Jelinek, CEO & General Counsel of Corporate Settlement Solutions
11:00 – 11:45 Hacked and the money is gone: What’s my liability?
Amelia Bower, managing Partner, Plunkett Cooney
Kurt Riedel, Managing Shareholder, Title Practice Group, Plunkett Cooney
11:45 – 12:00 Tech Talk – Technology Committee
Brandon Hunt, CEO & President, Mid-American Title (Grand Rapids)
Geoff Prichard, Vice President, Title Express (Livonia)
12:00 – 12:45 Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 Tax Titles in Michigan
David Martyn, Stewart Title, Senior Underwriting Counsel, Commercial Service
2:00 – 3:00 Cemeteries, Ghosts and Zombies
Some of the most complicated land title disputes
Michael Holden
Dear MLTA Member,
You are invited to attend the 2017 MLTA Summer Convention, July 16-18 at Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City, Michigan. The conference is expected to sell out again this year, and attendees are encouraged to register early.
This year’s highlights include:
• Congressman David Trott, a long time MLTA member and our voice in Washington, speaking on key issues in the Nation’s Capital.
• Douglas G. Duncan, Fannie Mae’s senior vice president and chief economist, sharing his updated forecasts on the economy, housing, and mortgage markets.
• ALTA President Daniel Mennenoh, ITP, NTP, discussing national issues that affect our industry.
As a special event, we will be hosting “Tech Tuesday,” a series of presentations designed to provide MLTA members with necessary tools and information critical in our world today. Events will be held on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The convention will close Tuesday morning following our Tech Tuesday speakers, with late checkout available for a noon departure. Back by popular demand the MLTA Room Crawl will be revived for your enjoyment on Monday evening following the banquet – this is a “Don’t Miss” event!
From the Italian-themed welcome dinner Sunday night to the winery tours and sailing event planned as part of the MLTA PAC adventures, it will be a “don’t miss” event.
Please remember, hotel reservations are made directly with the hotel and need to be done prior to June 15, 2017. The MLTA convention registration must be completed online below no later than July 1, 2017.
See you in July!!
Debbie Wiley, CLTP, NTP, President John Bommarito, President-Elect
Thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors!
Diamond |
Fidelity |
First American |
Old Republic Title |
Stewart Title Guaranty |
WFG National Title |
Gold |
Comerica |
Corporate Settlement Solutions |
Simplifile |
Title Source |
Trott Law |
Silver |
ATA National Title Group |
Dawda Mann |
Integrated Search Technologies |
Maddin Hauser |
Miller Canfield |
Plunkett Cooney |
Schneiderman & Sherman |
Westcor |
Bronze |
ASK |
Bernardi Ronayne |
Couzens Lansky |
Garan Lucow |
Lighthouse Title Group |
North American Title |
RynohLive |
SoftPro |
General Sponsors: |
eRecording |
Investors Title Ins Co |
Michigan Legislative Consultants |
Postivo |
TitleWave Real Estate |
Exhibitors |
ASK |
Black Knight |
Coporation Service Company |
Data Trace |
eRecording Partners |
Integrated Search |
Ramquest |
reQuire Release Tracking |
RynohLive |
ShortTrack |
Simplifile |
SoftPro |
Titlewave Real Estate Solutions |
ZIX |
The Merriam Ins Agency |
May 17, 2017
Detroit/Livonia Marriott
17100 Laurel Park Drive
Livonia, MI 48152
734-462-3100
State MLTA when making reservations
THANK YOU TO OUR SPRING EDUCATION SEMINAR SPONSOR
8:30 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 9:10 Opening Remarks and Announcements
MLTA President – Debbie Wiley, NTP, CLTP First American Title Insurance Company
9:10 – 9:30 Lansing Report
Cami Pendell, Michigan Legislative Consultants
9:30 – 10:00 Endorsement Review – ALTA 26-28 series (Subdivision, Usury, Easements and Encroachments) David N. Harnishfeger, Senior Underwriting Counsel, First American Title Insurance Company
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 10:45 Dower Rights / Marriage Equality Update – abolition of dower, narrowing of topic
Philip T. Savich, Vice President | Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
10:45 – 11:45 Cyber Security, Data Breaches, Theft, & Wire Fraud – Successful Advanced Threats Are on The Rise
Moderator – Cindy Immonen, NTP, CLTP, State Agency Representative, Fidelity National Title
Panel – Industry Professionals
11:45 – 12:00 Tech Talk – Technology Committee
Jacqueline Brink, AVP/Midwest Agency Representative, WFG National Title Company
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 Tales from the Dark Side: Handling Title Claims
Moderator – Allan Dick, VP/Midwest Underwriter, WFG National Title Company
David Hart, Esq., Maddin, Hauser, Roth & Heller, P.C.
Kurt Riedel, Esq. , Plunkett Cooney
Phillip Neuman, Esq., Couzens Lansky Fealk Ellis Roeder & Lazar PC (Grand Rapids)
Gregg Nathanson, Esq., Couzens Lansky Fealk Ellis Roeder & Lazar PC (Livonia)
2:00 – 3:00 IRS – Payoffs, Discharges, Withdraws, Subornation’s & More
Alex Nicholaides, IRS Senior Counsel
Alissa VanerKooi, IRS Chief Counsel
Joanne Nemmer, Manager of Collection Advisory
SPEAKER BIOS
Nathanson, Gregg bio
Nicholaides, Alexandra bio
Riedel, Kurt bio
Neuman, Phillip bio
Dick, Allan bio
Savich, Phil bio
Nemmer, Joanne Bio.docx
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM – Legislative Update & Briefing (Boji Tower 1st Floor Conference Room)
10:00 AM – 11:45 AM – Legislative Meetings (Legislative Offices)
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM – Legislative Luncheon (State Capitol)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Legislative Meetings (Legislative Offices)
8:30 a.m. Registration – Indigo Foyer – Light breakfast
9:30 a.m. Welcome
Legal Description 1.5 – Just beyond the Basics (Indigo 1)
OR
New Construction – The Nuts & Bolts from application to completion (Indigo 2)
10:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Legal Description 1.5 – Just beyond the Basics (Indigo 1)
Dave Phillips, Senior Examiner, Capital Title Insurance Agency, Inc.
Jamie Scheett, Michigan Account Manager, A.S.K. Services, Inc.
LaRee Marra, Title Department Operations Manager, Capital Title Insurance Agency, Inc.
New Construction – The Nuts & Bolts from application to completion (Indigo 2)
Lynn Sagar, Michigan Legal Counsel, First American Title Insurance Co.
Mike Farrer, Senior Examiner, Lighthouse Title Group
Kevin Lounds, Production Manager, Lighthouse Title Group
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Continued workshops for Legal Description and New Construction sessions
2:00p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Break
2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
New ALTA Commitment Forms – How are they different? How do I read them?
John C. Bommarito, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, ATA National Title Group
Kevin Lounds, Production Manager, Lighthouse Title Group
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids
5700 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
616-957-1770 – State you are with MLTA
$99 run of the house rate
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Detroit Livonia Marriott
Overnight Room Rates $149
Click Here Reserve A Room
AGENDA
8:30 – 9:00 | Registration |
9:00 – 9:10 | Opening Remarks & Announcements MLTA President – Debbie Wiley, NTP, CLTP First American Title Insurance Company |
9:10 – 9:30 | Lansing Report Cami Pendell, Michigan Legislative Consultants |
9:30 – 10:00 | Endorsement Review – ALTA 20 – 25 series Meredith Weingarden Esq., VP, State Underwriting Counsel, FNTG |
10:00 – 10:15 | Break |
10:15 – 12:15 | Title Topics: Panel Bankruptcy -New Construction -Trusts -Access -ProbateOrganized by Kevin Lounds, Manager, Lighthouse Title Group & Allan Dick, VP and State Underwriter, WFG |
12:15 – 1:00 | Lunch |
1:00 – 1:15. | Michigan PREP (Property Records Education Partners) Group
Jerry Czaja, Chief Deputy, Kent County Clerk/Register |
1:15 – 1:30 | Tech Talk – Technology Committee Michelle Wilsey, Regional Sales Director – Technology Committee Member |
1:30 – 1:45 | ALTA Best Practices Update From the ALTA Best Practices Committee Linda Grahovec ITP IEP NTP; VP, Regional Account Manager, Regional Director of Education & Marketing |
1:45 – 3:00 | ALTA Homeowners Outreach Program HOP
A Skit of Tips for “Talking Title”. Easily communicate the benefits of owner’s title insurance with homebuyers, Realtors®, Lenders and others. Learn to best explain our Industry. The FAQs of Title Insurance. ALTA HOP Speaker – Linda Grahovec ITP IEP NTP; VP, Regional Account Manager, Regional Director of Education & Marketing |
LIVONIA:
COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Abstractor/Agent Committee: During Lunch Hour
Young Title Professionals: During Lunch Hour
The Young Title Professional’s Fall Mixer
September 15th 6:30p-8:30p
J Gardellas Tavern
11 Ionia NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Please come join us for an evening of networking and socializing with your industry peers.
We welcome all Young Title Professionals (anyone 40ish and under OR anyone having 7 years or less experience in the industry)
There will be a cash bar and appetizers provided
PLEASE RSVP USING THE FORM BELOW – there is no charge for this event
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company-Diamond
First American Title Insurance Company-Diamond
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company-Diamond
Stewart Title Guaranty Company-Diamond
WFG National Title Insurance Company-Diamond
Comerica-Gold
Corporate Settlement Solution-Gold
Simplifile-Gold
Trott Law, P. C.-Gold
ASK-Silver
ATA National Title Group-Silver
Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy & Sadler, PLC-Silver
Maddin Hauser-Silver
Miller Canfield-Silver
Plunkett Cooney-Silver
Schneiderman & Sherman, PC-Silver
Lighthouse Title Group-Margaritaville
DataTrace-Bronze & Exhibit
Bernardi Ronayne & Glusac, PC-Bronze
Couzens Lansky-Bronze
eRecording Partners Network-Bronze
Garan Lucow Miller, P. C.-Bronze
Michigan Realtors-Bronze
North American Title Insurance Company-Bronze
SoftPro-Bronze
Title Wave Real Estate Solutions-Bronze
Westcor Land Title Insurance Company-Bronze
Investors Title Insurance Company-Tuesday Breakfast
Michigan Legislative Consultants-Breakfast
Black Knight Data & Analytics-Exhibit
Corporation Service Company-Exhibit
JB Screening Partners-Exhibit
Merriam Agency-Exhibit
Midwestern Consulting-Exhibit
Millennia Technologies-Exhibit
One Stop Real Estate Services-Exhibit
RamQuest-Exhibit
reQuire Release Tracking-Exhibit
ShortTrack-Exhibit
SMS-Exhibit
SourcIT Technologies-Exhibit
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Radisson Hotel
111 N. Grand Avenue
Lansing, Michigan
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Legislative Update & Briefing (Radisson Hotel)
10:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Legislative Meetings (Legislative Offices)
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Legislative Luncheon (State Capitol)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Legislative Meetings (Legislative Offices)
Friday, March 18, 2016
Kellogg Center
219 S Harrison Road
East Lansing, MI 48824
For MLTA members ONLY – A beginner’s seminar and workshop for understanding and drawing Legal Descriptions
9:30 AM – Registration
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Boot Camp
(Tools & Lunch will be provided)
COST: $40 per person
Information to be covered:
We do not have a room block for the boot camp, however, here are some hotels that are close to the Kellogg Center:
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Michigan State University
219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824
Phone: (517) 432-4000, Reservation Line: (800) 875-5090
Marriott E. Lansing University Place
300 M. A. C. Ave.
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone:(517) 337-4440
Courtyard Lansing
2710 Lake Lansing Rd
Lansing, MI 48912
Phone:(517) 482-0500
TownePlace Suites
2855 Hannah Blvd
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone:(517) 203-1000
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
Overnight Room Rate $109 +tax, fees
877-232-4532 (Option #1) Group Code MLTA101315
MLTA Committees will meet at the
Mt. Pleasant Education Seminar:
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Legislative: 5:30-6:30 pm
Membership: 5:30-6:30 pm
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Education: 7:30 am
Young Title Professionals: During Lunch hour
Abstractor Agents: During Lunch hour
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Marriott Detroit Livonia
17100 Laurel Park Drive North
Livonia, MI 48152
MLTA Overnight Rates: $139.00
1-734-462-3100
Wednesday, November 4th
Kellogg Center, E. Lansing
Learn the basics: information that is supportive for taking the Michigan Title Insurance Producer/Solicitor test.