Currently, ActiveRain is blessed with 129 Ambassadors. So what does it all mean?
ActiveRain has always been a place to help real estate related professionals connect and grow their business through learning, educating and sharing. Newer members of AR look for guidance as they begin their journey on AR which can be quite frightful for some. An Ambassador of ActiveRain possesses something special. Everyday I scream “Hallelujah” for the Ambassadors which we are so lucky to have. They help out by trying their very best to emulate exactly what AR is all about.
There is no automatic Ambassadorship awarded as many don’t want the badge because it does mean work. In general, we do like to have our Ambassadors active on AR, after all how would they be able to help others if they didn’t know the current going-ons? Seasoned members with at least 100K points who blog, comment and interact; ones who write informative “how-to” posts for other members of AR to benefit from, reach out to the newbies via phone, comment or email and possess admiration for ActiveRain.
Not only on the forefront, but our Ambassadors help us a great deal behind-the-scenes too. I’m constantly asking them to lend a hand on projects, help with back-end testing of AR before it’s released to the public and many other things that the public does not ever see. I always have more than enough volunteers because they truly care about the well being of AR and its success as so many of you all do. There is no predefined box of prereq’s you must obtain to automatically become an Ambassador. If that were the case we’d have 2,593 Ambassadors (current # of members over 100K points).
Ambassadors are an official representative of ActiveRain and I really don’t know what we’d do without them. It’s impossible for Bob and I to see and hear the pleas of help on AR each day. I’ve got deep inset smile lines now because I constantly find a blog asking for help and quickly scroll to the comments to see a plethora of helpful comments already left.
Many of you already possess this behavior without having the Ambassador badge. Please don’t think it goes unnoticed. If you’d like to nominate yourself or someone in the ‘Rain for the Ambassador program, please send an email to kerrie@activerain.com. Not all will make it but nominations are always being taken.
From Niki’s post about Ambassadorship:
“Ambassadors are the critical members of ActiveRain who are proactively paying it forward by welcoming and educating the community. We want the Ambassador Badge and status on ActiveRain to mean something important and be special.“
Each and every member of ActiveRain is a link that when connected, makes an invincible circle, never to broken. Thank you ALL for your love and passion of ActiveRain.
Let it Rain!!
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Do You Feel Bullet Proof?
Many times, young adults feel “bullet-proof” and don’t consider the urgency to get involved or spend the money to take care of certain legal aspects of their lives because they think they’re going to live forever. Since no one is guaranteed longevity of life, if you want to be in control of who gets what and who is in charge now based on an untimely incapacitation or death, it is important to investigate these basic legal documents.
Will – This is a legal instrument that specifies your desires to care for your minor children and to distribute your personal property after you die and who will manage the process. Anyone who has property and minor children needs a will.
Living Will – This legal instrument specifies your intentions regarding end of life decisions or to designate an individual to make those decisions on your behalf. Many times, a person who had been diagnosed with a terminal condition or who is facing a serious surgery or hospitalization might feel a sense of urgency to have this document.
Power of attorney – This document allows you to appoint someone you trust, not necessarily an attorney, to handle important legal and financial matters for you if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. The time limit can be for a specified period of time or indefinitely.
Trust – This arrangement involves an entity called a Trustee who takes control and manages property for someone else’s benefit called a beneficiary. When property is placed in a trust, the trust becomes the owner of the property. There are different types of trusts and a qualified advisor can explain and recommend which type would be best suited for your situation.
HIPPA Release Form – The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, known as HIPPA, was created by Congress to protect the privacy of a person’s health information. Health care providers are prohibited from discussing any aspect of your medical information with anyone who is not directly involved in your care. To allow friends or family who do not have legal responsibility for you to have access to this information, this release form is necessary.
Most of the issues affecting these types of documents are determined by state law. Since they are legal documents, it is recommended that you seek sound financial and legal advice.
Tech Tuesday- Things You Didn’t Know Your Iphone Can Do
Iphone Tricks
With 682 Million Iphone users worldwide,
1. Shake to Undo
2. Automatically turn off your music with a timer.
3. Have a More Detailed View of Calendar by turning your phone sideways into a landscape position.
4. Tell Siri to “Read my Email’ and Siri will read your messages to you.
5. Access all of Your Emails Drafts by Holding Down the Compose Icon
6. Use Your Iphone as a Level by swiping left in the compass app.
7. Add Web Suffixes with a Single Tap by holding down the “.”
8. Having Trouble understanding Siri? Then Teach her how to Speak! Say “That’s not how you pronounce <blank>”
9. Hold Down the Capture Button and Take Multiple Photo Burst at Once
10. Recharge your battery twice as fast by switching to airplane mode.
Motivational Monday – Thoughts
“Your sales eavesdrop on your thoughts.”
I shared my new weekly approach in my team meetings with you a few weeks ago in the first of my Motivational Monday Blogs. Today, Wendy Savoy shared this perfect quote that is so true. If we are positive and energetic then our sales definitely reflect that. If we are negative, our energy is diminished, and our sales are down. So, this week the Elite Team will keep our thoughts positive and focused so our sales can reflect all the greatness we are thinking.
Festival Friday – Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival
Festival Information
Admission
Friday May 1, 2015 – $5.00
Saturday May 2, 2015 – $10.00
Sunday May 3, 2015 – $5.00
Advance 3-Day Pass – $15.00 (Available the week of the festival at the festival office or the festival grounds and will not sell out of passes)
Music
The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival has become one of the largest gatherings of world fmous Cajun, Zydeco and Swamp Pop musicians and plays host to over 30 bands on three stages during the three-day festival. Music fills the air from morning into night at Parc Hardy! Check out this year’s line-up of musicians!
Breaux Bridge Heritage Tent
Cajun and Zydeco music, along with accordion making, Cajun dance & cooking demonstrations are showcased here. We also highlight aspects of our unique culture such as Bourrée, a traditional Cajun card game.
Cuisine
Nothing is as unique to Cajuns as eating crawfish during festival weekend. You’ll enjoy tasting crawfish prepared in every imaginable way—fried, boiled, in an étouffée, bisque, boudin, pie or jambalaya, and crawdogs, along with other Cajun favorites (shrimp, crab, gumbo, red beans and rice, just to name a few).
Crawfish Races
As the Crawfish Race Commissioner yells “ils sont partis”, our world famous race of the crawfish begins! Numbered crawfish race to the finish line with skillful aid from their registered owners on an eight-foot circular target. This race is open to all and a joy to watch.
Cajun & Zydeco Dance Contests
Put on your dancing shoes and two-step or Cajun waltz to traditional Cajun and Zydec Music. The most talented will win gift packages as their prizes. This event is a must for those who want to learn a few new steps.
Crawfish Etouffée Cook-Off
This epicurean event features cooking teams who vie for the title of Cook-off Champion. Truly a gourmet’s delight, this contest is also noted for showmanship displayed by the contestants. Samples are available once the judging is complete.
Arts, Crafts & Specialty Items
Stroll your way through rows of unique items – handcrafted and novelty – as artists, craftsmen and vendors display their wares for your shopping enjoyment. Official Crawfish memorabilia are also available at the Information Booth. Vendors, click here for information on how you can participate.
Carnival Midway
Enjoy rides and games for all ages at the carnival, located inside a fenced area of the festival grounds at Parc Hardy behind the food pavilion.
Crawfish Eating Contest
This contest is measured by the weight of boiled crawfish consumed within forty-five minutes. Contestants must display dexterity in obtaining the meat from the crawfish as well as a healthy appetite. The Crawfish Eating Contest is held in the Heritage Tent and is open to the public.
Parade
The parade honors our Crawfish Queen who rules over our festivities along with her King, Junior Royalty and Ecrevettes. You will also enjoy sights of Cajun family bands, marching bands and festive floats. Meet this year’s royalty.
Parking
Car parking is available in the rear of the Festival Grounds for $5.00 per day. Self-contained camping is available for $40 for the weekend (Friday to Sunday). Handicapped parking is available near the entrance of the festival grounds.
Crawfish Festival Ordinance, as set forth by the City of Breaux Bridge, prohibit bringing in the following items on the festival grounds:
– Alcohol of any kind
– Glass containers
– Coolers (large or small)
– Frisbees or water projecting devices
– Animals (only eye seeing allowed).
– Knives or weapons of any kind
– No Wagons
There is also an open container law in effect for the City of Breaux Bridge.
For directions to the festival, please see our Map and Driving Directions.
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Office (Face Book): https://www.facebook.com/BreauxBridgeCrawfishFestival
P.O. Box 25
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Map & Driving Directions
Phone: 337.332.6655
Fax: 337.332.5917
Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News
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