Now Accepting Applications for the Barry Izsak~Peg Guild Professional Development Scholarship
The Barry Izsak ~ Peg Guild Professional Development Scholarship was established in 2013 to help NASMM members who might otherwise not be able to attend the NASMM Annual Conference for financial or other extenuating circumstances. The NASMM Board will select two (2) scholarship recipients who will receive a complimentary conference registration for the next conference. This year's recipients will receive a full conference registration for NASMM 2023 and a three-night stay at the Loews Kansas City Hotel.

Click here for more information and to apply.

Register for the next installment of NASMM's Hello! Series featuring Karen Hyatt
NASMM's Hello! Series continues with Estate Distribution/After Loss Services Expert, Karen Hyatt of Estate Pros in New Mexico. Join us for a lively discussion about these services and the benefits of offering these services. One (1.0) continuing education credit will be offered for participation.

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Registration for NASMM 2023 is Now Open! Register by June 30 and $$$ave!

• NASMM 2023 Value Rates
  Value Rates (through June 30) $899 first person, $849 additional persons

• Early Bird Rates (July 1 – August 18) $999 first person, $849 additional persons

• Regular Rates (August 10 – September 30) $1099 first person, $1049 additional persons

• Pre-Conference rate: $249

Check the website for more information on schedule, courses and pre-conference descriptions!

NASMM 2023 — Have You Made Your Reservations?
NASMM 2023 will be held November 9-12 at the Loews Hotel in downtown Kansas City, MO. Mark your calendars. To make your reservations, contact the Loews Customer Engagement Center at 877-748-1451. The room rate is $219.00 – single or double occupancy. The block will sell out!

The Huffington Post calls Kansas City the coolest town in America. Click here to see why!

NASMM Continuing Education Credit Requirements for 2023 Renewals
If you are renewing your SMM~C and/or NASMM A+ designations in 2023, please be aware of the following changes that were recommended by the NASMM SMM~C/A+ Commission and approved by the NASMM Board of Directors in 2021. Starting in January of 2023, you must have 30 hours of continuing education credit – 15 of the 30 required CE credits must come from NASMM courses or conferences. Click here for more information on renewal requirements.

NASMM A+ Accreditation Next Submission Window Opens on July 1, 2023!

If you are working on your NASMM A+ Accreditation application, the next submission window is July 1-31. Submissions received during the month of July will be evaluated applicants will be notified by early September.

NASMM 2022 Conference Recordings are Now Available for Purchase
If you did not attend NASMM 2022, you may still take advantage of the wealth of knowledge that was shared by purchasing the recordings. You may also earn continuing education credits by watching the videos and evaluating the sessions. To learn more about purchasing the content from NASMM 2022, please click here. Purchasing these recordings is an easy way to build up your CE credits!

NASMM Elects New Board Members
NASMM is pleased to announce the following individuals have been elected to the NASMM Board of Directors. Their two (2) year term begins on July 1, 2023.

• Gina Caughey, A Call to Order, Colorado Springs, CO
• Suzanne Ellerbrock, Golden Bridges, Inc., Quincy, IL
• Robin Meyerowitz, A Time to Move II, LLC, Boca Raton, FL

A special thanks to our outgoing Board Members for their time and commitment to NASMM!

• Allison Pihl, Emeritus Member, Clarkston, MD
• Carolyn Rowe, The Move Makers, Lake Oswego, OR
• Margaret Zamora, Next Phase Move Assistance, San Diego, CA

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