NASMM Now Accepting Applications for the Barry Izsak/Peg Guild Scholars Program — Application Deadline is May 15!

The Barry Izsak ~ Peg Guild Professional Development Scholar Program was established in 2013 to help NASMM members who would like to attend the NASMM Annual Conference. The NASMM Board will select two (2) scholars who will receive a complimentary conference registration for the 2025 conference. This year's recipients will receive a full conference registration for NASMM 2025 and a three-night stay at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel in downtown Dallas, TX.

Important Information:

• The deadline to submit a scholars applications is May 15, 2025. Incomplete applications or applications submitted after this date will not be considered. No exceptions.
• Applicant must understand the scholars program provides complimentary full-conference registration to the recipient, and three (3) nights hotel lodging. All other conference-related expenses, including pre-conference workshops, transportation, additional hotel nights, food, etc., must be paid by the recipient.
• Scholar awards are not transferable and can only be used for the Conference for which it is awarded.

Please click here for more information and applicant criteria.

Turn "Uh-Oh" Into Aha!
We've all been there — that split-second pause when you wonder:

"Is this okay?"
"What does the NASMM Code of Ethics say?"
"Has anyone else faced this before?"

Join the NASMM Ethics Compliance Commission (NECC) for an engaging and eye-opening Zoom session on Thursday, May 15 at 1PM ET | Noon CT | 11AM MT | 10AM PT. 1.0 CE is available. Live participation is not required.

This dynamic presentation features real ethical dilemmas faced by professionals just like you — unfiltered, relatable, and full of lessons.

You'll discover:

• A gray area you didn't even know existed
• A challenging call made easier with guidance from the Code of Ethics
• A misstep that became a meaningful turning point

From confidentiality and contracts to gift-giving and more, we'll be featuring "Ah-Ha" moments we can all learn from.

Click Here to Register!

NASMM 2025 Update
Just Announced: A Powerful New Pre-Conference Workshop at NASMM 2025!
Get ready to kick off NASMM 2025 with impact! We've added an exciting new full-day pre-conference workshop:

Grow Your Business with Purpose! The Power of Adding After Loss Services for Move Managers:
Wednesday, October 16 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - $399 per person

This exclusive session is designed to equip Move Managers with powerful strategies to expand their services and elevate their value. It joins two other high-impact half-day programs:

Master the Pack: Hands-On Skills and High-Tech Solutions
October 16 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - $199 per person

From Chasing to Choosing in 90 Days: Build a Sales Pipeline That Fills Itself
October 16 | 1:00 AM - 4:00 PM - $299 per person

Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert insights, actionable tools, and fresh momentum for your business. These dynamic sessions are the ultimate launchpad to maximize your NASMM 2025 experience!

Click here for full session details and secure your spot!

NASMM 2025 Booths On Sale Now!
Mark your calendar for October 16-19, 2025 as we head to Dallas, TX, and take over the iconic Fairmont Hotel for the premier event in Senior & Specialty Move Management!

The industry is on fire — and NASMM 2025 is where the best and brightest come to fuel their growth. With 400+ top-tier move managers in attendance, this is your golden opportunity to connect, collaborate, and convert.

Here's why you can't afford to miss it:

• Premium Expo Time — No competing sessions. When the Expo is open, attendees are all in.
• All-Inclusive Value — Your booth includes 2 full conference passes (a $2,000 value!) to help you network beyond the show floor.
• Qualified Leads — Meet passionate professionals actively seeking solutions to elevate their businesses.

Whether you're launching a new product, expanding your reach, or solidifying your brand in this booming industry — NASMM 2025 is the place to be.

Don't just show up. Stand out. Space is Limited — Demand is High!
Secure your spot today and position your company as a leader in this fast-growing market.

EARLY BIRD RATES EXPIRE ON MAY 1

• Early Bird Rate: $1099 first person | $1049 additional persons
• Regular Rate: $1199 | $1149 Additional person

Make your Hotel Reservations for NASMM 2025
Downtown Dallas is the backdrop for NASMM 2025 — and the luxurious Fairmont Hotel is where all the magic of NASMM 2025 will happen! Rooms are $230 single or double occupancy.

Click here to make your reservation!

Americans Buy a Crazy Amount of Cheap Stuff
The home had surrendered to its contents. Vintage cameras lined the shelves. A basement's worth of sagging boxes held vinyl records, sorted according to a system only an owner could decipher. There were 11 hammers in the garage.
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Empty Nesters Share Their Genius — And Surprisingly Touching — Secret to Downsizing
When your final child leaves the house for good, it's like a whole new world has opened up. The decades raising babies and children are full, rich, exciting and loud. Your house is filled with laughter and sibling bickering, school projects and kid collections, never-ending laundry and food purchased in bulk. Life is big during those years. It takes up space physically, mentally and emotionally.
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I Had to Downsize Before a Move. I Found a Box of My Kids' Baby Clothes and Relived So Many Memories
Underneath my stairway, packed far out of eyesight, are boxes of baby toys and clothes that I knew were there but hadn't touched for 20 years. It wasn't until I started downsizing in preparation for a move that I found them.
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Many Baby Boomers Own Homes That Are Too Big. Can They be Enticed to Sell Them?
Among the many hard truths for those trying to enter America's brutal housing market, here's one: Baby boomers continue to own many of the country's large houses, even after their households have shrunk to one or two people.
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What Memento Do You Want to Be Remembered By?
What possessions do you hope your children and grandchildren will keep to remember you by? And what does that thing say about your life, your personality, your accomplishments and who you really are?
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America is About to Become One Giant Yard Sale
Secondhand shopping can be pretty hit or miss. In the hit scenario, you find a delightfully low-priced treasure and wind up with an item that's cheap, unique, and, if you care, environmentally friendly. In the miss situation, you sift endlessly through items, only to come up empty-handed.
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I Have 20 Years of Digital Files. What Do I Do With Them?
I started with "A" and a Word document labeled "Advicetokids." It was followed by 149 files — and that was just the A's.
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Family Finds Unexpected Item Grandfather Had Been Keeping for 57 Years
Kayla Stipsits and her family were cleaning out their grandparents' house when they came across a log that their grandfather, Jim, kept of the time he spent with their grandmother, Kay.
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The National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers (NASMM) is the leading membership organization for Move Managers in the United States, Canada and abroad. NASMM is recognized for its innovative programs and expertise related to Senior & Specialty Move Management, transition and relocation issues affecting older adults and individuals with unique needs.

NASMM
PO Box 209, Hinsdale, IL 60522
Phone: 248-442-5859
www.nasmm.org