For those not in attendance at the National Association of Land Title Examiners and Abstractors annual conference in Charlotte, NC, you are missing some great contacts and networking, as well as educational seminars and round table discussions.

In spite of a few hiccoughs (President Lynn Hammett had to defer to Vice President Debi Merrill because of the flu) we are moving forward.

So far we have:

• Assembled a very impressive group of about a dozen trainers to teach the NALTEA National Certified Abstractor course - step one in receiving the National Certified Abstractor (NCA) and National Master Abstractor (NMA) Designations;
• Produced ideas for more educational opportunities in an Education Committee meeting;
• Heard Committee Reports from the Standing committees along with half a dozen introductions to those running for the NALTEA Board of Directors;
• Had explained fascinating information on Criminal Records Searching by a former Private Eye;
• Listened to John H. Thomas, JD as to the importance of  involvement in Politics to our abstracting and title businesses. He and William Woodall giving us a unique insite into the working of  business in government'
• Participated in Review Sessions about National Abstracting in order to prepare for those who wish to achieve the NCA or NMA designations;
• Had Round Table discussions on the future of the industry;
• Learned about opportunities in  Environmental Lien Searching...

Additionally the Eastern Carolina Barbeque food and cameraderie from folks across the U.S. have been magnificent!  We Look forward to even more tomorrow...   :) Wish you were here to join us!