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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 Millinoaire'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 2010 Legislative
Conference!
We would like to
thank our attendees for a great success! 
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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 | January-February 2010
The Year of the Tiger According to Chinese astrology, the Year of the Tiger begins in February 2010. Tiger John Cleek is making the most of it as he winds down his two-year term as APRO’s president. He reflects on personal and industry-wide accomplishments and the love of family that sustains him.
In the 30-year history of the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations, 17 rental dealers have served as president. To mark APRO’s special anniversary, 15 of these leaders share their experiences in helping to shape the rent-to-own industry.
The Keep Rate Conundrum Calculating keep rate does not seem to improve the rent-to-own business in any discernible way—and yet this calculation, beyond all the others, has had enormous legal and political implications for rent-to-own almost since its inception.
Vendor Spotlight: What's in a Name? These three departed rent-to-own vendors--Joe Eason, Tom Kitchens and Norm Smith--live on, their names indelibly linked to key industry events and honors.
See the current issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine... [PDF format] [HTML format]
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