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APRO's 2010 Convention Social and Special Events
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This popular golf tournament is a must for those who take golf seriously, as well as those who just play for the "fun of it." Enjoy this morning outing with your fellow rental dealers and vendors.Golf tournament space is limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so register early. 
Visit with old friends and meet new ones at this annual event. Those how have gone the extra mile to help the industry thrive by being involved iwth the legislative process at the state and federal levels will be recognized. Join APRO President "Tiger" John Cleek Sr. in honoring all who have worked hard to protect your industry. 
fun, music and more at one of the most famous venues in the country at this year's Gala Cocktail Party. Held at Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, you will enjoy the evening in historic Millionaire's Row, overlooking the derby track. You can "place your bets" on your favorite hose in a simulated race, enjoy some down-home Kentucky music in the Bourbon Lounge, socialize with friends, and just generally have a great time!
adjacent to the Dinner House, and served as Colonel Sander's residence and the base of operation for Kentucky Fried Chicken after their move here. If time allows, on your way back to the Marriott, you'll enjoy a brief city tour as well as some shopping time.
celebrates our 30th Anniversary. We'll look back over the past 30 years and look into the future as we celebrate all that the rent-to-own industry has brought to our lives. Don't miss this chance to join your fellow dealers in an elegant evening honoring the best-of-the-best in our industry.|
APRO's 2011 Dave Egan Legislative Conference
May 2-4, Washington, DC
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RTOHQ: The Magazine
RTOHQ: The Magazine is the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations' award-winning rent-to-own industry magazine, and it's available here. | |||
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Click the links below to download each article as a PDF
Complete issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine | July-August 2010
David Lane, APRO's 2010 Employee of the Year by Murlin Evans David Lane, an Indiana-based Premier Rental-Purchase employee, is known for many selfless deeds that help his community and inspire his company.
by Murlin Evans Louise Brown has been a BestWay Rent-To-Own customer in Virginia for 20 years—and her passion for helping those in need runs deep. "I've always believed that if you take care of others, they'll take care of you."
by Kristen Card With a combined 153 years of service to the rent-to-own industry, the APRO staff makes hard work seem easy. Meet the modestly sized group of professionals—plus a real "fat cat"—who work on your behalf.
by Ed Winn III There is a growing movement to "nudge" consumers' behavior. Consider it a subtle attack on the flank of individual freedom that, if allowed to develop unchecked, could set its sights on rent-to-own. It if does, the results for rental dealers will not be pretty. A recap of the highlights at APRO's 2010 Rent-to-Own Convention and Trade Show, held July 19–22 in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to learning, purchasing and socializing, rental dealers and vendors gathered to celebrate the association's 30th anniversary.
Cover illustration by Dave Cutler
See the current issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine... [PDF format] [HTML format]
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Association of Progressive Rental Organizations 1504 Robin Hood Trail Austin, Texas 78703 800/204-2776, ext. 103 Fax 512/794-0097 |