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FRDA Legislative Conference

The Florida Rental Dealers Association met in Tallahassee, Florida, March 12-14, for its eighth annual legislative conference. The event, sponsored by RentDirect Nationwide, Ashley Furniture, EHP Direct, HomeLine Furniture, RES, Imagery Marketing and BDI-Laguna, was well organized and well attended. Florida rent-to-own dealers met with approximately 40 state senators, representatives or congressional aides during the conference.

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James MacAlpine, RentDirect Nationwide
James MacAlpine of RentDirect Nationwide, one of the sponsors of the FRDA legislative conference, reviews material prior to meeting with legislators.

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Darren and Mary Brock with Senator Storms
Darren and Mary Brock of Rent Max, and their adorable daughter, meet with Senator Rhonda Storms March 14 during the Florida Rental Dealers Association Legislative conference.


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Darren and Mary Brock with Senator Fasano
Darren and Mary Brock of Rent Max, and their adorable daughter, meet with Senate Majority Whip  Mike Fasano March 14 during the Florida Rental Dealers Association Legislative conference.

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Representative Patterson and Jan Arnett
Jan Arnett of Z-Best Rental meets with Representative Pat Patterson on March 13 during the Florida Rental Dealers Association's legislative conference.


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Jan Arnett and Lawrence Sims
Jan Arnett of Z-Best Rental meets with Lawrence A. Sims, legislative assistant to Representative Terry L. Fields on March 13 during the Florida Rental Dealers Association's legislative conference.

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Senate Majority Whip Mike Fasano and FRDA members
The Florida Rental Dealers Association met in Tallahassee, Florida, March 12-14, for its eighth annual legislative conference. Florida rent-to-own dealers met with approximately 40 state senators, representatives or congressional aides, including Senate Majority Whip Mike Fasano, pictured here with members of FRDA.


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Larry Sutton and Matt Hinton
Larry Sutton, founder of Rent-n-Roll, meets with Matt Hinton, legislative assistant to Senator Paula Dockery, the Republican Senate Majority Whip on March 13 during FRDA's legislative conference.

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FRDA Legislative Conference


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FRDA Legislative Conference

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Larry Sutton and Joe Fedorchak
Larry Sutton and Joe Fedorchak review legislative material on March 13 during the Florida Rental Dealers Association legislative conference.


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FRDA Legislative Conference
The Florida Rental Dealers Association met in Tallahassee, Florida, March 12-14, for its eighth annual legislative conference. Florida rent-to-own dealers met with approximately 40 state senators, representatives or congressional aides during the conference.

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Larry Sutton and Senator Wilson
Larry Sutton greets Senate Minority Leader Pro Tempore Frederica "Freddi" Wilson on March 13 during the Florida Rental Dealers Association's legislative conference.


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Veterans' Memorial
The Wounded Combat Veterans Memorial stands as a tribute to all men and women wounded in war. The memorial is on the grounds of the capital in Tallahassee, Florida.

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Representative Dennis K. Baxley
The Florida Rental Dealers Association met in Tallahassee, Florida, March 12-14, for its eighth annual legislative conference. Representative Dennis K. Baxley stopped by the morning meeting to visit with the rent-to-own dealers.


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Chris Kale and Terry Beville
The Florida Rental Dealers Association met in Tallahassee, Florida, March 12-14, for its eighth annual legislative conference. Chris Kale, FRDA president, and Terry Beville, FRDA treasurer, are shown here as they review the agenda.

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Chris Kale and Matt Hinton
FRDA President Chris Kale of Rent King meets with Matt Hinton, legislative assistant to Senator Paula Dockery, the Republican Senate Majority Whip on March 13 during FRDA's legislative conference.


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FRDA members with Senator Ted Deutch
The Florida Rental Dealers Association met in Tallahassee, Florida, March 12-14, for its eighth annual legislative conference. Florida rent-to-own dealers met with approximately 40 state senators, representatives or congressional aides, including Senator Ted Deutch, pictured here with members of FRDA.




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Complete issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine | June - July 2008
Download the entire June- July 2008 issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine by clicking on the link above (PDF file size is approximately 11 MB). by APRO

 

The Connectors
By Kristen Card

Taking into consideration APRO’s 2008 Convention theme, “Rent-to-Own Connections,” we debut RTOHQ: The Magazine with a series of profiles on some of those in our industry who use their insights about rent-to-own and their abilities of persuasion to connect with members of Congress: Congressman William Lacy Clay, Steve Kruse, RSSS’ Ellison Crider, Missouri’s Mighty Cs (Larry Carrico, “Tiger” John Cleek and Dan Cole), Lyn Leach, Bryce Company’s Bryan Collins, Tom Bernau and Benefit Marketing Solutions.

 

Identity Theft in the Rent-to-Own World
By Ed Winn III
These days, businesses are being held more accountable for the records they keep and the safeguards they use to protect them. Should your customers’ personal and financial information fall into the hands of thieves, you might be liable for the damages caused.

 

APRO’s 2008 Convention Education: Your Gateway to New Ideas
The education schedule at APRO’s 2008 Rent-to-Own Convention and Buying Show in St. Louis has been revamped to provide an entire day of great ideas that you can take back to your stores. Check out the complete schedule and seminar descriptions in this issue.

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