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12 Convention Set For Desert Resort By Lynn Antilety

16 PLTA Speakers Bureau Ideal Public Relations Vehicle By Herbert R. Walton

18 Scenes Around Seattle Photographs By Ken Abbinante

28 On The Road .. . With The First Lady By Wynona Cathey

30 What You Should Know About ALTA Group Insurance By Robert B. Scherer

32 Foreman Heard: ALTA's Urban Cowboy By Adina Conn

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ne of the most enjoyable and perhaps most pro­ Title News is published by the American Land Title ductive duties of an officer of the ALTA, as he or Association, 1828 LSt. , N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. 0 she goes through the chairs, is attending regional Telephone (202) 296-3671. · or state title association conventions throughout the coun­ try. While the stated purpose of the attendance by the offi­ JSSN 004!M/90 cer at these conventions is to provide an update on the ac­ Editor: Gary L. Garrity tivities of ALTA, it seems to me that a great deal is Managing Editor: Adina Conn accomplished in the area of personal contacts and sharing of information. ASSOCIATION OFACERS It certainly helps the ALTA officer to meet people active President in the regional and state associations and to determine the Marvin C. Bowling, Jr., Lawyers Title Insurance types of activities they are involved in which might be use- Corporation, Richmond, Virginia ful to ALTA. It also provides an opportunity for the President-Elect Charles 0. Hon, Ill, The Title Guaranty & Trust Co. of visiting officer to learn about the organization and programs sponsored by these Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee associations. I know that I have been constantly pleased with the high degree of ability Chairman, flnance Committee and effort displayed by association officers and their members in various locales, as Richard A. Cecchettini, Title Insurance Company ol revealed by the programs and committee reports delivered at their conventions. Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota After having attended more than 20 of these conventions and seeing how the Treuurer associations operate, it occurred to me that communication and mutual assistance David R. Porter, Transamerica Title Insurance Company, Los Angeles, California among the regional and state associations-and each of them with ALTA-could be Chairman, Abstracten and extremely beneficial. In preparation for this message, I decided to talk with some Title ln8UI'8Dce Agents people at ALTA, and with different associations, to find out what type of liaison was Section going on and perhaps think of some things that might be done to improve our mutual Bill Thurman, Gracy Title Co., Austin, Texas efforts. Chairman, Title Insurance In the field of education, I discovered that various associations assist the ALTA Underwriten Section Education Committee in planning for its regional seminars and that our committee Richard P. Toft, Chicago Title Insurance Company, Chicago, Illinois stands ready to provide any assistance that a regional or state association educational Section Representatives, committee might find helpful. I learned that associations in many states have the Board of Govemon responsibility for putting on continuing educational programs, some leading to Joseph D. Gottwald, California Counties Title Company, licensing of agents or certification as title examiners or closers. Certainly, the ALTA South Pasadena, California could furnish, on occassion, instructors possessing types of expertise which might not Thomas A. Griffin, Mid-South Title Insurance be readily available at the local level. Corporation, Memphis, Tennessee I was also advised that the associations assist the ALTA in its membership drive, Parker S. Kennedy, First American Title Insurance Company, Santa Ana, California furnishing their membership lists and playing our membership videotapes at their Herbert Wender, Commonwealth Land Title Insurance conventions. When so requested by an association, ALTA will make regional or state Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania association membership a requirement for joining ALTA. Immediate Past President The state associations have been very helpful to ALTA in connection with lobbying at John R. Cathey, The Bryan County Abstract Company, the grassroots level. They have lobbied members of Congress on their homegrounds, Durant, Oklahoma reported important state legislation, and passed helpful resolutions. ASSOCIATION STAFF The ALTA sponsors Association Officer/Executive Seminars for the trading of ideas, Executive Vice President publishes articles on association activities in its Title News, and its staff is always Michael B. Goodin available to advise and learn from association officers. Senior Vice President As you can see, there is a great deal of mutual assistance going on between the state William J. McAuliffe, Jr. associations and ALTA, and I hope we can develop ideas to increase these inter­ General COUDJei James R. Maher association contacts. Vice President-Public Affairs CaryL. Garrity Director of Research Richard W. McCarthy Director of Government Relations Robin E. Keeney Vice President-Administration Marvin C. Bowling, Jr. David R. McLaughlin Director of Education And Membenhlp Services Patricia L. Berman Director of Meetings And Confereoces Lynn D. Antilety the publication was conceived. Under the direction of ALTA leadership and magazine consultants, the publication over the past six months, has undergone a series of meta­ morphoses. The present publication was The 1987 redesigned with the goal of eliciting interest among its readership audience, and inform­ Readership Survey ing them of industry related events and cur­ rent developments. This issue marks the advent of the new Of Title News and improved Title News-the only pro­ fessional publication that represents the specific interests of the title industry. Title News has now been transformed into a cleaner, brighter, less cluttered and more topical professional publication. The research questions in this study fo­ cus upon magazine content and format, legislative involvement by members, there­ spondents' need for information, their knowledge concerning trends in the title industry, and their overall perceptions about the Association. Hence, major ques­ COMING ... An AII·New tions concerning this research are how ef­ fective has the magazine been in serving the needs of its readership audience and how effective has it been in informing readers of industry and Association developments? Methodology With respect to the organization sur­ veyed, a mail questionnaire was completed by certain members of the American Land Title Association. The questionnaire was sent to 3564 members. In the beginning of June, the questionnaire, a cover letter ask­ ing respondents' participation, and a self­ addressed stamped envelope, were mailed. A demographic profile among members was drawn. Data revealed important rela­ tionships occurring among members repre­ senting various segments of the industry. Data also revealed significant relationships regarding members' need for information. One-way frequency distributions were obtained for the descriptive material in the Introduction questionnaire. Frequencies, percentages, n June of 1987, the editors of Title and cumulative percentages we1e com­ News conducted a research study for puted for the interval data. Non parametric I the primary purpose of evaluating the descriptive statistical tests were executed effectiveness of the publication. The study for certain research questions to compare was conducted while the editors of the and contrast differences between members magazine simultaneously worked with a from different segments of the industry. Washington D.C. consulting firm to rede­ sign the layout and format of the publica­ Results and Findings tion. Reporting of results is divided into two Currently, the principal vehicle for pro­ sections. The first section presents a demo­ viding Association members with news and graphic profile of members. The "typical" information regarding the organization is profile reflects the most frequent response through the bimonthly publication, Title answer for various categories contained in News. The document has a readership dis­ the personal section of the questionnaire. tribution of approximately 5000 individuals. The second section presents only the av­ In January of 1987, the idea to redesign erage of the highest and lowest responses

4 provided by the subjects of a 1-5 Likert in­ since the average story appearing in Title they would like to read articles dealing with dex (I being the highest, 5 being the low­ News ran approximately 3-4 pages in general insurance issues. est), as found in the first three sections of length. The analysis of ALTA involvement re­ the study. As the data indicate, 78 percent of the vealed the majority of the respondents (88 The 1987 study of ALTA members to people enjoy reading Title News, with percent) generally support the Association evaluate Title News brought 813 re­ over 69 percent indicating they would en­ in its advocacy efforts on issues of concern sponses (23 percent) from the mailed ques­ joy the use of humor in the magazine. to the title industry, with 63 percent re­ tionnaire. Of the 3564 questionnaires sent, About 87 percent of the respondents sponding they are aware of the stand ALTA 625 (84 percent) replies were obtained agreed that the design and layout of the takes on a bill before it goes before Con­ from Active members, 110 (14 .8 percent) magazine are attractive. Respondents, how­ gress (the other 16 percent responded they replies were obtained from Associate mem­ ever, were not informed that the publica­ weren't sure). Almost 70 percent of the re­ bers, and 6 (0 .8 percent) replies were re­ tion was in the process of being redesigned. spondents indicated they have communi­ ceived from Honorary or life members. Five Only two questions in the section enti­ cated with their state legislators regarding unidentifiable surveys were included in the tled, " Magazine Format," received an over­ land title issues that have arisen in their return rate. whelming neutral response-61 percent respective states, with 59 percent support­ The study indicated that 83 percent of with respect to the statement that the maga­ ing changes in the industry at a federal the total respondents were male and 17 zine needs more photos, and 66 percent level. percent were female. This figure indicates regarding the use of one standardized color Both chi square and t-tests were used to there were over four times as many men used throughout each issue of the publica­ compare differences among certain mem­ responding to the survey as women. The tion. bers. With respect to communication with majority of those who responded to the To determine if the readers were satisfied state legislators, males showed significantly study were found to be from California. with Title News' reading material, they higher percentages (58.8 percent) than fe­ Those who reside in the Midwest ac­ were asked questions regarding the content males (I 0.3 percent). Over 32 percent of all counted for the next highest overall geo­ of the publication. Overall, the majority of respondents who supported changes at a graphic percent of the total population, people who responded to the study indi­ federal level responded they had communi­ while respondents from the Southeast com­ cated that Title News is their primary cated with their state legislators. Results in­ prised the smallest percentage of the total source of information about the American dicated that 33 percent of respondents who return. Land Title Association (78 percent). Over said they had communicated with state leg­ With respect to type of business, the 81 percent indicated that the magazine islators had never supported changes at a number of those who indicated they were keeps them well informed on ALTA issues. federal level. agents or underwriters were closely re­ In addition, over 80 percent indicated they Over 23 percent of those who indicated lated-179 (22 percent) were agents and are provided with a sense of ALTA affili­ "other" as type of business, indicated they 181 (23 percent) were underwriters. The ation via the magazine. think Title News to be an important source majority of the respondents (39 percent) The answer receiving the highest re­ of information-more so than any other indicated "other" for type of business. Re­ sponse with respect to "Magazine Con­ group of respondents. sponses of those who listed their type of tent," was the question asking members if business as "other" included those who they were interested in reading diverse Conclusions checked more than one answer (i.e. ab­ viewpoints in the magazine-with over 87 The study provided information to help stracter/attorney, underwriter/attorney, ab­ percent agreement. And, while 43 percent evaluate Title News with respect to the stracter/agent, etc.). of the respondents indicated they were neu­ publication's content, format, and other ar­ In order to determine if the readers enjoy tral about writing to an editor about an arti­ eas related to the American Land Title the design of the publication, they were cle contrary to one's own view, the other 43 Association. The stated objectives of this asked questions regarding the format of the percent indicated they would do so. study were to determine if the publication magazine. The question receiving the high­ Over 45 percent of the respondents has been effective in fulfilling the objectives est average, with respect to magazine for­ stated they have some degree of interest in of its readership audience and informing mat, asked if the respondent(s) felt Title being featured in a magazine article, with them of new industry developments. News is an important source of informa­ over 77 percent indicating they are inter­ Information such as this would enable tion. Over 93 percent indicated they agreed ested in reading news about other ALTA the future editors to provide readers with with this statement. The question receiving members. Over 54 percent stated they the type of information and news they the next highest response asked if the read­ would be more likely to read articles which would prefer to see in their Association er(s) would like to see different sections/ relate to people they know, with 35 percent publication. In addition, it would afford the departments in the magazine; some 80 per­ agreeing that they would be more inclined Association with a yardstick for measuring cent said they would. to read the magazine if they were to see a the effectiveness of its principal mode of Over 74 percent of the respondents indi­ familiar name or face on the front page. communication with its members. cated they would prefer to read short sto­ With respect to future articles of interest, A magazine, however, like many other ries in the magazine (2 pages or less). In over 93 percent of the respondents indi­ publications, is limited in its role as a public contrast to this is the question which asked cated they would like to read articles con­ information vehicle. Despite its changing if the respondent(s) felt articles in the mag­ cerning trends in the industry, followed by role, a magazine can only provide its read­ azine are too long in length. While 51 per­ 79 percent who indicated they would like ership audience with news of current and cent of the respondents stated they were to read about legislative/regulatory issues at future events as they happen. Perhaps the neutral on this issue, 33 percent disagreed a state or federal level. Over 66 percent heart of magazine allure is the promise of with the statement and 15 percent agreed. stated they would like to read about educa­ This is of particular interest-especially tional programs, with 51 percent replying continued on page 43, second column

5 Hobbies: Participating in community the· ater, local movies and commercials. Favorite pastimes: Golf, watching sports (especially UT games), and nightly reading. Up Close And Personal: Favorite authors: Dan Jenkins, Stephen King, Robert Schuler and Emmett Fox. A Profile Of Four Of The am proud and excited to have been 1987-88 ALTA Governors elected chairman of the Abstracters I and Title Insurance Agents Section of the American Land Title Association. The challenges and opportunities that we will be facing for the coming year are difficult and numerous. The warm reception I have received from many of our members, the encouraging words and support, have all been greatly appreciated, reinforcing my confidence for a successful year in our Sec· tion. We have high standards set by Charlie Hon and his predecessors. But with the tal· A special supplement for en ted members elected to lead the Section, the experience and hard working commit· Title News Readers. A pro­ tee chairmen, committees composed of file of four of the new those with prior experience for continuity, and brand new members for fresh ideas 1987-88 ALTA Governors; and enthusiasm, we will have a successful their goals and aspirations and exciting year. It is not my philosophy to simply make for the coming year and changes for the sake of change. We have more. experienced a great deal of growth and success in the last several years. My number one priority for this year is to continue to move forward, perhaps consolidating and improving upon the advancements already achieved within our Section and its com· mittees. An area of top priority for this year is to Bill Thurman enjoying a good book at maintain the progress we have experienced home with a friend. by the American Land Title Association in recent years of increased participation and Profile: Bill Thurman, chairman, Ab· unity by its membership. We are very diver· stracters and Title Insurance Agents Sec­ sified-we have different styles, modes of tion. operation, and different size communities Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas. and companies. We must, however, be Profession: President, Gracy Title Com· united in approaching our problems and pany, Austin, Texas. goals. We must continue to express our own personal opinion and desires-but Education: University of Texas, Austin, must also unite in order to accomplish our B.S. Physical Education. objectives as an Association and as a Sec· Committees: Past chairman and member tion. of the ALTA Public Relations Committee. A top priority is to complete the fantastic Also served on the ALTA Education Com· job of the Errors and Omissions Committee mittee. so ably led by Earl Harper. The Abstracters Married: He and wife, Ann, have been and Title Insurance Agents Section ex· married for 36 years. They have five chil· pressed a need for available and affordable dren and four grandchildren. errors and omission insurance. The com· Civic affiliations: Chamber of Com­ mittee was formed with the aid of the ALTA merce, United Way, Muscular Dystrophy, staff and the support of the Board of Gover· Big Brothers, YMCA, Palmer Drug Abuse nors. Now, it is up to our members to buy Program, and member of the Rotary Club the stock and purchase the coverage, if it is of Austin. to come to fruition.

6 In order to survive, any industry must cil of the Chicago Urban League, Illinois Recognizing the need for a cost-effec­ consist of well-trained and educated peo­ Council on Economic Education, and tive, long-term solution to this problem, ple. For this reason we need to keep the chairman of the General Business Group of ALTA has provided an alternative method work of the Education Committee a top the 1987 United Way Campaign; Union of insuring agents against errors and omis­ priority of our section. Cara Detring, as Club of Chicago; Indian Hill Country Club; sion losses, the Title Industry Assurance chairman of the Education Committee has and the Mid-Day Club. Company Risk Retention Group (TIAC). done a super job leading members of this Married: He and wife, Marietta, have two TIAC is the industry's response to a grow­ committee. Cara and the committee mem­ sons. ing problem. It is a venture we feel will be bers, along with staff member Gary Garrity successful and will encourage those in the have provided our Association with some industry to seek internal solutions to our outstanding educational regional seminars. s we enter 1988, recent stock mar­ problems when appropriate. They plan to expand the number of semi­ ket volatility and predictions for This new year will present many chal­ nars to four this year. One of my priorities declining title insurance revenues lenges to our industry. We must be respon­ will be to emphasize the need for all of us A sive and flexible in the face of an uncertain will bring into focus two intertwined and to support this committee in its efforts to important aspects of our business-claims economy and real estate market. Prepared­ expand and continually improve its semi­ and errors and omissions insurance cover­ ness and prudent risk management will be nars. age. essential to riding out any downturn our These are the areas where I feel my big­ Despite the ongoing evolution of under­ industry may experience in 1988. gest priorities should be focused for the writing methods, continuing industry auto- coming year. We welcome and will listen to mation and ever-improving safeguards, any suggestions or criticisms you may have. claims still vex the industry, worsening as I know through the coordinated efforts of land conveyancing becomes ever more the Abstracters and Title Insurance Agents complex. Section members we will continue to build Ominously, there are trends which sug­ the strength of our section. gest the possibility of more and larger claims in the future, trends such as: -Customers becoming much more so­ phisticated and knowledgeable about title insurance and regularly demand­ ing new and more complex coverage. -Providers of risk and venture capital increasingly seeking to eliminate some of the business risks through title insur­ ance. -Increasing exposure to claims by state and other governmental bodies as a result of special land protection legis­ lation. Tidelands issues are an illustra- Joe Gottwald found on his favorite fair- tion. way. -Continuing and spreading exposure to fraud and forgery. - More construction lien claims as Profile: Joseph D. Gottwald, represen­ projects are adversely impacted by un­ tative, Abstracters and Title Insurance certain economic conditions. Agents Section. Dick Toft presents a check to the United Profession: President and founder of Negro College Fund on behalf of Chicago Addressing these and other concerns Title and Trust Company Foundation. present title company, California Counties will be of great importance to the title insur­ Title Company, South Pasadena, California. ance practitioner, whether underwriter or Profile: Richard P. Toft, chairman, Title agent, in 1988 and beyond. Our industry Education: Santa Monica College, Santa Insurance Underwriters Section, past chair­ must also be more assertive in safeguarding Monica, California; Cal-Poly at San Luis man, ALTA Finance Committee. its interests in interaction with various par­ Obispo, California. Profession: President and chief executive ties of interest in the future. Married: He and wife, Lois (co-founder of officer, Chicago Title and Trust Company; One aspect of the industry's response to California Counties Title), have been mar­ chairman and chief executive officer, Chi­ the ongoing claims problem is industry­ ried close to 40 years. All the children are cago Title Insurance Company. managed errors and omissions insurance grown. Son, James is the other owner of the Education: University of Missouri; B.S. coverage, a subject of intense review at the present business and manages the Orange Business Administration. 1987 ALTA convention. County operations. Civic affiliations: Director of the Chicago In recent years, title agents have periodi­ Civic affiliations: Board member of the Central Area Committee; trustee of the Chi­ cally been faced with significant premium YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles. cago Community Trust; member of: Chi­ increases for errors and omissions cover­ Hobbies: Golf and travel. cago Committee of the Chicago Council on age; or even worse, have been cancelled Foreign Relations, Business Advisory Coun- when carriers withdrew from the market. continued on page 39

7 Bradley was a reporter for WCBS Radio in New York. He had previously been a re­ porter for WDAS Radio, Philadelphia. I spoke with Bradley shortly before he addressed the October 21 General Session Almost 60 Minutes • • • at the 1987 ALTA Annual Convention in Seattle. At ten minutes to nine, Bradley eased into the conference room, stopwatch With Ed Bradley in hand, the true professional ready to be­ gin. I told him I would try to make the ques­ By Adina Conn tions more interesting than routine. His re­ ply, as he cracked that wonderful grin of his, "No interview is ever routine." We were e's been erroneously called Mike off to a good start. Wallace and Harry Reasoner. But Merely to observe Bradley is a learning H when he walks into a room-all experience unto itself. You sit with him, and 6'3" of that commanding presence, wear­ despite his easygoing nature, there's a de­ ing green paisley suspenders, with stop­ gree of turbulence brewing under the calm. watch in hand, there's absolutely no mis­ His mind is racing, and one senses there are taking him-he's Ed Bradley. at least a dozen different thoughts running Each Sunday evening, come seven though his head. o'clock, over 35 million people watch CBS' In the course of 45 minutes, Bradley widely acclaimed news magazine, 60 Min­ spoke candidly on a variety of subjects. We utes. Now in its 20th season, 60 Minutes traveled from Paris to Cambodia, and the has proved that a good investigative pro­ following emerged: gram can manage to continually stay atop the ratings. What's the secret to the show's Thomas Jefferson once said that success? ''I'm not really sure," confesses every man has two countries- his Bradley. "The easy answer is to say we're own and Paris. How do you feel good-not egotistically or as a pat on the about that? back, but simply as a matter of fact." (Tosses back his head, laughing). One of the main reasons the program has thought I said that. I went to Paris for six achieved the success it has may be attrib­ years and fell in love with Paris. I don't feel uted to the show's five dynamic, on-camera as strongly today as I did then. If you had a storytellers and one inimitable executive list of all cities and states-Paris would still producer, each of whom brings his or her be up at the top. individual style to the cameras, week after week. Alone, they are the colorful pieces Jazz great Joe Turner and singer that weave the tapestry. Together, they are Josephine Baker went to Paris to seek one great mosaic. artistic freedom and to escape racial Bradley joined the show in the 1981-82 persecution. There, they were able to season. In 1985, he received an Emmy flourish as individuals and receive Award for his 60 Minutes report entitled, recognition for their art. Did Paris "Schizophrenia." In addition, two of Brad­ hold something of that for you? ley's reports for the show won Emmy No. I mean I can't say I went to escape Awards in 1983: "In the Belly of the Beast," any sort of racial discrimination. The civil an interview with Jack Henry Abbott, a con­ rights movement was already established victed murderer and author; and "Lena," a when I left the country. I wasn't up against profile of singer Lena Horne. what Josephine Baker or Joe Turner were. Previously, he had been a principal cor­ There was no sense of fleeing to a country respondent for CBS Reports, after serving for personal freedom. What I can tell you is as a CBS News White House Correspon­ there exists a great class distinction in dent. Bradley began his career with the net­ France. You know, the French are very par­ work in September 1971, joining CBS ticular about that-more so than color or News as a stringer in the Paris bureau. He race. was transferred to the Saigon bureau in 1972, where he remained until he was reas­ Mal Goode is very critical of the lack -signed to the network's Washington bureau of blacks both in front of the camera in June, 1974. He was named a CBS News and in network management correspondent in April, 1973, and, shortly positions. What do you think would after, was wounded while on assignment in bring about a change? Cambodia. Prior to joining CBS News, I don't know what would bring about a

8 change-it's a continuing problem. I'm in you to do." And I sort of felt, "Well, what's the process of trying to implement an edu­ the point? Why am I here?" I felt useless. I cational program for interns at CBS. I'd like went for a week to learn how to ski-1 al­ the news division to take on one or two most didn't come back. college interns for a semester. They'd be After the Carter campaign in '76 I was working with me and, at the same time, assigned to the White House, and was told getting hands-on experience. there would be no number one or number two correspondents- all were equal. There Why is there such a lack of black was a senior correspondent who was there faces in broadcasting when the most before me, but I was told seniority had popular show in the country is the nothing to do with who got on the air. Cosby show? What accounts for the The reality was that Bob Schieffer was fact that we (or the networks), will both the senior and the number one cor­ accept a Bill Cosby and not hardcore, respondent. If there was only one story a realistic positions? day from the White House, Bob Schieffer You have to understand-as popular as a was going to do it and I did the morning ''I came back show like Cosby might be, it's just not typi­ news. There was nothing I could do to cal. How many black kids live in a brown­ change the situation. I just felt that I'd been to DC at a time when the stone and have lawyers for mothers and had because I was told it wouldn't be that President of the United doctors for fathers? Sure there are some. way-it was real disappointing. It had noth­ But the Cosby show is a comedic slice of ing to do with Bob Schieffer-llike him. He States resigned. I was off life. It's easier to accept because it's not made my days at the White House bear­ that day. I called the desk taken as serious drama. They deal with able. He has a great sense of humor. But it and said, 'Isn't there things in a funny way which makes the was the system that I didn't like and I didn't characters more acceptable. like being lied to. Maybe it was my naivete. something I can do?' And Maybe they weren't lying to me but just they said, 'Nope. There's What's the most provocative question saying, "Well, here, you read the handwrit­ an interviewer could ever ask you? ing on the wall." But I took them literally at absolutely nothing for you (Laughs heartily). That's easy-one I their word. to do. ' And I sort of felt, wouldn't answer! Describe Don Hewitt in one sentence. Well, what's the point? What was the greatest If there is any one person credited with Why am I here?'' disappointment in your career? the success of 60 Minutes, it's Don Hewitt. There were two things. The first was the He started it and continues to nurture it. I've Nixon resignation. Not the resignation it­ never seen anyone as good at fixing a piece self-but where I was with my career at the that needs help. He is mercurial in nature in time. I had just come back from Vietnam, that he can be up one minute and then 30 where I was continually in front of the cam­ seconds later, you've lost him. He has the era working. You went to Da Nang to cover attention span of a gnat-but then that's a story, or to Cambodia; you went out, shot good, because you don't get bogged down it, came back, script it and then shipped it. in minutia. Don is not a person who writes You didn't have the bureaucracy to deal memos or holds meetings. So we go in and with as you do in Washington. And you felt do things by the seat of our pants. He wants that what you did was important. to now, "How does it feel?" "Does it feel I came back to DC at a time when the good in here-in your gut?" "What does it President of the United States resigned. I feel?" He's very good at doing that-l've was off that day. I called the desk and said, never seen anyone better. I hate to think of "Isn't there something I can do?" And they 60 Minutes without Don Hewitt. He is just said, "Nope. There's absolutely nothing for that good.

9 ''I don't have five-year plans. I've always been fortunate enough to be in a situation where I enjoy doing what I am doing. And when it reached a point where it was intolerable, there was another option.' '

Is that your biased or unbiased opinion? That's an honest opinion. That's looking at all of his warts and all of the credit he deserves. Don is a man with warts, as we all are people with warts. Sometimes, Don could be more sensitive and sometimes he could give you more attention. But he's got a cage with some big cats in it that he has to deal with . And he is a big cat in the cage! That 's the thing that people don't realize­ that Don is as much in the cage as we are. Ed Bradley perusing the convention program before his address to the General Ses­ We just get the public attenti on. He's in­ sion. Seated next to him is Wynona Cathey. volved with all of us and with all of our pieces. That's a tough job-a very tough job. been fortunate enough to be in a situation things are. Why did that bomb land there where I enjoy doing what I am doing. And instead of taking me on its way? Why was If someone told you 20 years ago, when it reached a point where it was intol­ that guy killed and not me? We think that when you were working for a radio erable, there was another option. we are masters of our fate-our destiny. station as a jazz d.j. and served as There's always been something for me to But you know, there is so much that is ran­ part-time basketball coach, you'd be a move on to-something that's always been dom. co-editor of the most successful fun and enjoyable. I would hope it always television news magazine, what stays that way. If I reach a point where what Are you a victim of "happenstance" would you have said? I do is no longer enjoyable, I hope that I'm then? Are you fatalistic? Crazy! (Laughing). It wasn't in my pur­ fortunate enough to have some option­ I'm fatalistic to an extent. I believe we view and I couldn't see this. I was having some alternatives. But what they might be can have control over certain things. There fun being on the radio. You know, I've ... I don't know. are things that happen randomly. But you never been a person of vision in that I've I couldn't see myself doing Dan Rather's can control a good part of your life-of the never been able to say, "Okay, I'm going to job. I sort of like the traveling-! like doing kind of person you are. You have control of do this because it's going to take me to different stories. But I'd like not to be on the what you put into your life-what you put here, which is going to take me to there, road half the time. I'd like to have more into your work. which will lead me here, which is where I time at home-more time to put into a rela­ I've always said there are three things want to he." If I didn't enjoy what I was tionship. But .. . if the only alternative is to that are important to success. One is tal­ doing, I always had a way out. There was be in one place doing the same thing every ent-the talent that you're given. You've always ano ther opportunity or I just day-forget it. got no control over that. You either have it changed. or you haven't. If you were born with it, you I reached a point where I didn't enjoy What was your most humbling can work to make it better. But, if you don't working for WCBS Radio anymore. But, experience? have that modicum of talent, you can't give when I first left Philadelphia to go to New I don't know. Probably when I was it to yourself. York to start work at WCBS, I thought that wounded in Cambodia. That will humble There is hard work that goes into taking was the greatest job on the earth-! you in a hurry! (Laughs). I mean, it's just what you have and making it better-to wouldn't have traded it for anything. But something that makes you real ize how frag­ improving your skills. And there's good there came a time when I wanted to live in ile life is. I saw a man killed who was stand­ luck. I've always found that being in the Paris. So, I just up and moved to Paris. I ing just where I had been standing a minute right place at the right time is important. made a change in my life. earlier. But I moved. Why did I move? But I've also found that the harder you I don't have five-year plans. I've always It makes you realize how random some work, the more apt you are to be at the right

10 place at the right time rather than someone "BINGO." who just sits back and waits for it to come to him. There have been so many events in the past 25 years which have changed As a former education major, what's us as a country. What three events do the greatest disservice our schools you feel have had the greatest impact are guilty of today? on American society? In many cases, I don't think we do a The march on Washington, the Vietnam good job of educating our children. I think War and the women's movement. there's something wrong with the school system, where the kid comes to school in What's the best educational the first grade and by the time that kid is in preparation for kids today interested the third grade, he's fallen behind. There's in pursuing careers in the field of something wrong with that. communications? I think, particularly in some schools, too I'm not so sure one isn't better off going much is placed on order-on keeping an to school and majoring in something else. orderly class rather than creating a good I've had some bad experience with so­ learning environment. And I think we don't called "communications majors." I find do a good job in getting the parents in­ communications majors who learn this volved in the education of their kids. Teach­ about advertising or that about news re­ ers can't do it by themselves. If parents porting and don't know how to spell or don't know, we've got to teach them. construct a proper sentence. They don't If you turn out a kid who doesn't realize know enough about history or how to put the responsibility of being a good parent, of things in context-in the right perspective. being involved in a child's education-of I think you need a broad education. You teaching a child little things as well as big want to go to a journalism school for a things, that child then grows up the way the year-fine. But I think a liberal arts educa­ radio. That way, nobody sees you and you parents grew up. You've got this endless tion can't be beat. It just teaches you a lot have all the anonymity you want. cycle. The circle remains unbroken. How about everything. do you break out of that? We've got to do a I also put more stock in practitioners Bill Cosby has said repeatedly, "I better job in and out of the classroom. than theoreticians. I think you learn a lot don't want to be seen as a role model, We've miseducated people for generations. more in a year of doing than in a year of figurehead, or spokesperson for We've got to go back and reach them. talking about it. That's just my theory-it's blacks." But, when one is thrust in what works for me. But then it's my own the public eye by choice, you put bias because that's how I learned to be a yourself in positions where you can't ''H ewttt-. s got reporter. I didn't go to j-school. I learned help it if someone sees you as a hero, when someone said, "Go cover this." I role model, etc. Being the most a cage with some big cats looked around and I learned-through trial prominent black journalist, how does in it that he has to deal and error. that make you feel? I think there are some things you need to People thrust you in such a position­ with And he is a big cat know through theory-things that require a you can't help that. I didn't ask for it, but in the cage! That's the good amount of study-medicine or sur­ one has to accept it. I don't wake up in the gery, for example. You don't want to learn morning and say, "Let me trim my beard, thing that people don't re­ to be a surgeon through saying, "Okay, this I'm a role model." But at the same time, alize-that Don is as guy's got a bad appendix and I'm gonna you can't go around with an air of resent­ take it out" (laughs). You've got to have a ment or hostility. much in the cage as we good deal of background to do that! are_,, Basically, you are who you are-so put What accomplishments are you most yourself out there and sell yourself. I'm al­ proud of in your broadcasting ways trying to narrow the gap between the career? Then, where does the ultimate me on t.v. and the me in the rest of my life. I I don't quite know how to answer that. responsibility lie? Is this indicative of want to be more of one person, rather than There's not one single thing. I'm proudest society, the climate of the times, or two separate and distinct personalities. So of the body of my work. If I look at the big something else? that's my goal. picture rather than one piece or isolating A lot of it has to do with government. But one story, I'm proudest of the big picture deep down, the responsibility comes from But with your public life, it must be and where I am, what I was given and what each of us. When it's time for me to die, I'm quite difficult. How do you find a I do with it. the one who has to die-you can't do it for harmonious balance? me. So I have that ultimate responsibility in It's difficult. You give up a certain amount If you could do everything over, my life. You can't look for someone else to of privacy in my position. But you know, it's knowing what you know now, would do it for you. Some people have to be like anything. There's an up side and a you do anything differently? taught that. Someone had to teach me that. down side and the up far outweighs the No. (Laughs). Because if I changed it, I I didn't just wake up one day and say, down. If it were that bad, I'd go back to might not be here today!

11 ucson, Arizona, a "City For All Sea­ sons, " is the site for this year's T ALTA Mid-Year Convention. "Man­ aging the Challenge of Change" is the theme for the meeting, to be held March Convention Set 11-13 at the luxurious Westin La Paloma Resort Hotel. The Westin was chosen as For Desert Resort site for the Mid-Year over a weekend in order to offer attendees a cost-competitive event at this premier facility. A grand variety of talks, tours, tourna­ By Lynn Antilety ments and festivities has been planned. Be­ of Meetings and Conferences ginning the festivities will be an Ice-Breaker ALTA Director on Friday evening. Attendees are promised an unforgettable time at a western theme party, slotted for Saturday evening. The gala will feature authentic food and enter­ tainment from the region, and "proper at­ tire" is suggested. During their stay in Tucson, ALTA mem­ bers, spouses and guests can avail them­ selves of the many natural and historic trea­ sures the city has to offer as they tour the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, a com­ bination zoological park, botanical garden and geological interpretive center; De Grazia's Gallery In The Sun, a unique adobe structure with original art of De Grazia, set in the desert; the Tucson Museum of Art, home to permanent collections of pre­ Colombian artifacts and Spanish paintings; and San Xavier Del Bac, a mission built in the late 18th century, by Franciscan monks, majestically set against the backdrop of the majestic purple-hued desert mountains. Registration for the Convention begins at I 0:00 a.m. on Thursday for attendees, in­ cluding those arriving for the Affiliated Title Association Officer-Executive Luncheon and Seminar, and for committee meetings. The ALTA Section Executive Committees will convene Friday morning, to be fol­ lowed in the afternoon by a meeting of the Board of Governors. Tours are available for those wishing to leave poolside, and will venture to Tucson's magnificent sights. Fri­ day evening, ALTA will host the traditional opening Ice-Breaker Reception from 6:30- 8:00 p.m. Those planning to dine at one of Tucson's fine restaurants are advised to make reservations. Spouses and guests are encouraged to attend the Saturday morning General Ses­ sion, where they can enjoy commentaries delivered by Jane Bryant Quinn, News­ week, Women's Day, and Washington Post columnist, and Peabody Award win­ ner and NBC national affairs correspondent and author, Douglas Kiker. A variety of tours has been arranged for Saturday after­ noon, following the General Session. In addition, there will be golf and tennis tour­ naments, and interested members are re-

12 minded to come equipped with "proper gear." The Saturday night western theme party will feature a live western band, as well as all the barbecue one can eat. This event will be held poolside, so that attendees may take advantage of the magnificent view of the setting sun amidst the desert moun­ tains. "Managing in a Fluctuating Market" is the theme for Sunday morning's title man­ agement workshop. The session will be preceded by a continental breakfast, begin­ ning at 8:15a.m. Mel Bois, of Universal Title Insurance Company, will open the work­ shop with a commentary, "Managing the Manager's Chessboard." Concurrent action planning sessions will follow, with these discussion leaders and their respective top­ ics: "Variable Expenses," Rudy Wahlstein, Universal Title, and Hal Owens, Common­ wealth Land Title Insurance Company; "Claims," Bert Rush, First American Title Insurance Company, and P. C. Templeton, First American Title Company of New Mex­ ico; and "Staffing," Cara Detring, St. Fran­ cois County Abstract Company, and Tim McFarlane, Idaho Title and Trust Company. The program will conclude at 11:00 a.m. in order to accommodate those attendees ex­ pected to make early departures Sunday Presenting her perspective on leading is­ afternoon. sues will be Jane Bryant Quinn, whose col­ An informal spouse/guest hospitality pro­ umn appears in Newsweek, and who also gram is also scheduled for Sunday morning writes a column on money for Women's (coffee and danish will be served). A Hopi Day magazine. In addition, another col­ Indian story teller and Kachina doll carver umn under her byline is syndicated to more will be on hand to inform and entertain. than 250 newspapers by The Washington American Airlines is the official carrier Post. Also, her business reports have been for this Convention. The airline will offer an seen on programs including CBS News­ additional 5 percent off any American Air­ and she in 1988 is hosting a PBS series on lines promotional fare to Tucson that at­ money management entitled, "Take tendees qualify for, or, a minimum of 40 Charge!" percent off a round trip coach fare on Sharing the platform with Quinn will be American Airlines for tickets purchased up Douglas Kiker, one of network television's to seven days in advance of the meeting. best known and most widely respected cor­ Members are encouraged to take advan­ respondents and winner of broadcasting's tage of reduced air fares by staying over in coveted Peabody Award. In previous as­ Tucson on Saturday night. Other national signments, he has followed every major and local airlines fly into the city, and may candidate in the past five Presidential Photos shown clockwise: The offer lower fares from one's original des­ campaigns as NBC national political cor­ Mission San Xavier Del Bac. also tination. Comparison shopping is suggested respondent; he has interviewed national known as the "White Dove of the Desert"; the lobby of the before making flight arrangements. and international figures as Washington Westin La Paloma; Sabino Can­ correspondent for the Today Show; and he yon. one of Tucson's beautiful has covered Vietnam, Northern Ireland, sites. Quinn, Kiker and the Mideast as a war correspondent Headline Session besides reporting on the revolution in Iran. Quinn's talk is entitled, "Electionomics: ommentaries by the nation's pre­ Take Your Money and Run," and Kiker's, eminent personal finance colum­ "After the Reagan Era-What Lies Ahead?" C nist, and by the national affairs Quinn has been named by World Alma­ correspondent for NBC News, headline the nac as one of the 25 most influential ALTA Mid-Year Convention General Ses­ women in the United States. She is the au­ sion program on Saturday, March 12. thor of Everyone's Money Book, pub-

13 lished by Delacorte Press and a Book of the Month Club selection. Her television work has won an Emmy Award, and she also has ALTA Mid-Year Convention Calendar won the John Hancock Award for excel­ (All meetings will be held at the lence in business and financial journalism Westin La Paloma) and the Janus Award of the Mortgage Bank- Thursday, March 10

9:00 a. m. -5:00 p.m. Title Insurance Forms Committee Meeting 9:00 a. m.-5:00 p.m. Title Insurance Forms Subcommittee Meeting 10:00 a.m.-4:00p.m. Convention Registration 12:00 noon-5:00p.m. Affiliated Association Officer-Executive Luncheon and Seminar All Day Other Committee Meetings Quinn Kiker Friday, March 11

ers Association of America for excellence Morning Committee Meetings in television business reporting. In addition, 7:30 a. m.-7:30p.m. Convention Registration she is a three-time winner of the National 8:00 a. m. -4:00 p.m. Automation Exhibits Open Press Club Award for Consumer Journalism 9:00 a. m.-10:30 a.m. Abstracter-Agent Section Executive Committee Meeting and has won the National Headliner Award 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Underwriter Section Executive Committee and the Consumer Federation of America Meeting Outstanding Consumer Media Service 9:00 a. m.-5:00 p.m. Title Insurance Forms Committee Meeting Award. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Title Insurance Forms Subcommittee Meeting Earlier in her career, she was co-founder, 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Lender Counsel Meeting editor and general manager of the 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Life Counsel Meeting McGraw Hill Personal Finance Letter, 12: 00 noon-1: 00 p.m. Lender/Life Counsel Luncheon a sophisticated letter of financial advice, 12: 00 noon Past Presidents Luncheon and was reporter and then co-editor for 1:30 p.m.-4: 30p.m. Board of Governors Meeting The Insider's Newsletter, a consumer Afternoon Various Tours All Day Other Committee Meetings letter formerly published in Look maga­ 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Ice Breaker Reception zine. Kiker is the author of two novels. His Saturday, March 12 articles have appeared in Atlantic Monthly, Harper's and the Yale Review, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Convention Registration among others. He was exposed to the tur­ 8:00 a. m.-4:00 p.m. Automation Exhibits Open moil of the civil rights movement as a young 8:30 a.m.-11 :30 a.m. General Session 1:00 p.m.-5:00p.m. Tennis Tournament reporter for the and, as Atlanta Journal 12:00 noon-5:30p.m. Golf Tournament White House correspondent for the New Afternoon Various Tours York Herald Tribune, he was in Dallas 6:30 p. m.-9: 00p.m. Western Theme Party when President Kennedy was killed. He has covered auto industry strikes in Sunday, March 13 Detroit, civil rights trials in Mississippi, atomic explosions in Colorado, the march 7:30 a.m.-11 :00 a.m. Convention Registration 8:00 a. m. ·11 :00 a.m. Automation Exhibits Open on the Pentagon, and the murder of Dr. 8:15 a.m.-9:00a.m. Continental Breakfast Martin Luther King, Jr. While NBC cor­ 9:00 a. m.-11 :00 a.m. Title Management Workshop respondent in Rome, his assignments took 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Spouse/Guest Hospitality him from Poland to Bangladesh, and from 11 :00 a. m. Adjournment DeGaulle's funeral to Nasser's burial. Since becoming NBC national affairs cor­ respondent, Kiker has reported on such di­ verse subjects as the Olympic cross-country torch run, the Super Bowl, the spring Presi­ dential primaries, the rapid rise and fall of a race horse, the brief return to boxing of Champion Sugar Ray Leonard, and the na­ tion's most poorly paid school teacher-to name a few. Together, Quinn and Kiker promise a fas­ cinating General Session program with wide appeal for all who attend the Conven­ tion.

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further speaking engagements and more access to placing articles and releases in their publications. Secondly, while it in­ volves a commitment of time, the Speakers PLTA Bureau concept is one of the easiest and most cost-effective programs to set up. Speakers Bureau How to Proceed Any state association can readily orga­ nize a Speakers Bureau. In fact, it doesn't Ideal Public Relations have to be extremely formal but can be loosely structured. First, set up a commit­ tee, or even one person to coordinate Vehicle the Bureau. If you have a formal associa­ tion structure with an executive director, then this person could be the coordinator (Pennsylvania retains a public relations counsel), and this individual works with the By Herbert R. Walton executive vice president to operate the Bu­ reau). Second, identify your potential audi­ ences including all real estate-related orga­ nizations, legal societies and lender associ­ ations. Get to know these people-find out The following are some ne of the major concerns of any when they have meetings, annual conven­ educational association or trade helpful hints established by tions and regional chapter meetings. Don't 0 association is the promotion of its overlook civic organizations such as the the Pennsylvania Land Ti­ membership product or service. For the Elks, Lions Clubs and others in which busi­ tle Association on imple­ past 15 years the Pennsylvania Land Title ness people are heavily represented. Association has engaged in a very active Third, canvas your membership to de­ menting a speakers bureau public relations program. One item in par­ termine who belongs to what groups and and getting it to work for ticular stands out above the rest-PLTA's who may have valuable contacts in other Speakers Bureau. organizations and associations. Many of you. In recent years, and particularly the last PLTA's members belong to local real estate year, PLTA has made great efforts to have boards, or local bar associations. Member­ PLTA representatives speak before real es­ ship is your primary source of contacts. tate, lender and legal organizations to dis­ Fourth, identify who will represent cuss the involvement of land title insurance your Association, and their areas of ex­ services in their businesses. These personal pertise. It is important that one utilizes contacts have contributed greatly to their members who comport themselves well understanding of the importance of title in­ and can answer questions knowledgeably. surance and the professionalism with PLTA has found that the traditional ques­ which we conduct the business of title tion and answer period is usually the most searching, examining and underwriting. interesting and informative part of the pro­ PLTA representatives have recently ad­ grams. It is, after all, good publicity for ev­ dressed the Pennsylvania Association of eryone involved. Realtors, the Philadelphia Bar Real Estate Section, the real estate departments of the continued on page 43 Pennsylvania Electric Association, the PA Mortgage Bankers Association, and the Pennsylvania Bar. Over the years, we have addressed many civic associations as well. The point of this is to address two very The author is president of the Pennsylvania Land Title Asso­ important perceptions: Nothing, but noth­ ciation and is an active mem­ ing, takes the place of face-to-face con­ ber in the American Land Title tact-not press releases, not articles, not Association. He is vice presi­ public service announcements, not bro­ dent and Pennsylvania state chures. While the aforementioned items manager for Ticor Title Insur­ ance Company. He has also are important in their own right, personal served as vice president, trea­ presentations allow complaints to be aired surer and secretary of PLTA, as and resolved. They let us explain our side of well as chairman of its Profes­ the equation, and, they open the lines of sional Designation Committee. communication for more publicity such as

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hey came to the lush Emerald City of the Pacific Northwest, seeking to learn more about national concerns of the title in­ T dustry, while polishing management skills. And their quest was successful. For some 1,200 members, spouses, exhibitors and guests, the Eighty-First ALTA Annual Convention in Seattle was an exciting blend of information, education, tours and entertainment. It was an opportunity to renew acquaintances and make new ones against a backdrop of unparalleled natural beauty. As the photographs on these and the following pages clearly show, the Seattle Convention in October, 1987, was the place to be for those closest to the heartbeat of the title business.

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18 1. The 1987-88 ALTA Board of Governors (back row, left to right): Representative, Abstracters and Title Insurance Agents Section Joseph D. Gottwald; President-Elect Charles 0. Hon, Ill; Treasurer David R. Porter; Representative, Title Insurance Underwriters Section Herbert Wender; Representative, Title Insurance Underwriters Section Parker S. Kennedy; President Marvin C. Bowling, Jr.; Immediate Past President John R. 7 Cathey. Front row: Chairman, Title Insurance Underwriters Section Richard P. Toft; Chairman, Abstracters and Title Insurance Agents Section Bill Thurman; Representative, Abstracters and Title Insurance Agents Section Thomas A . Griffin; Chairman. Finance Committee Richard A . Cecchettini.

2 . Charlie Hon calls to order the Abstracters and Title Insurance Agents Section meeting.

3. Dick Toft speaks to members at the Business Seminar.

4. ALTA Director of Research Richard McCarthy addresses members at the Affiliated Association Officer-Executive Seminar.

5. Convention Chairpersons Gary and C.J. Kidd.

6. Carrie Hoyer making a point, at the Affiliated Title Association Officer­ Executive Seminar.

7. Pennsylvania Land Title Executive Vice President AI Pentecost, listens in during an ALTA seminar.

8. Discussion leader Lynn Melby; ALTA Executive Vice President Michael Goodin; and ALTA Director of Meetings and Conferences Lynn Antilety, take 9 time for a pose (left to right).

9. The newest ALTA Honorary Members, Past ALTA President Alvin R. Robin; and ALTA Senior Vice President William J. McAuliffe, Jr., right.

1 0 . Wynona Cathey addresses the Spouse/Guest Brunch.

11 . John Cathey presents Cara Detring with award for retiring Board member.

19 1 . Title News Managing Editor Adina Conn, during interview with 60 Minutes Co-editor Ed Bradley.

2 . Jayne Meadows makes a dramatic point at the Spouse/ Guest Brunch.

3. One Minute Manager Ken Blanchard pauses to autograph a book for ALTA Past President Tom McDonald.

4. TIPAC Chairman Roger Bell, pauses for photo with Washington Post columnist Haynes Johnson, right.

5. Jim Thomas negotiating to win.

6. Ken Blanchard emphasizes the importance of being a good One Minute Manager.

7. Marvin Bowling shares his thoughts with Ed Bradley.

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20 21 1 . A curious member admires a chess set at Gilman Village.

2. ALTA members tour the Chateau St. Michelle Winery.

3. Members enjoy a " time out" from the rest ofthe tour.

4. Ann Hon admiring African art at one of the shops in Gilman Village.

5. Members look on with interest while touring the Boeing plant.

22 23 1 . Section Executive Committee member John Bell, shares a smile over cocktails with Bill Thurman, right.

2. Tom McDonald, left, awards Bill McAuliffe with Honorary Member plaque.

3. Mike Currier contributes to the discussion at the Abstracter and Title Insurance Agents Section Executive Committee meeting.

4. Herb Wender listens intently at the ALTA Board meeting.

5. Section Executive Committee Member John Haviland chairs the meeting of the 1987 Systems Committee.

6. Alex Matteucci loans his lap to a small friend.

7. Connie Thomsen makes a fascinating point to Gabe Hermes at the Affiliated Officer meeting.

8. An interested member makes a stop at one of the exhibitor booths.

9. ALTA Executive Assistant Beth Carpenter explains the new registration packet to exhibitor Walt Young.

10. ALTA Director of Government Relations Robin Keeney, is a captivated audience to 1986-87 Government Affairs Committee Chairman D.P. Kennedy.

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25 1 . Dixie Land Title Association President Larry Giardina, at the Affiliated Officer luncheon.

2. Joanne Goodin lends a helping hand to Sunny Schmidt, right.

3. Cathy Lancaster exchanges ideas with Lynn Melby.

4 . From left, Wes Ashcroft, Robin Keeney and friend, listen to the World Series.

5. Jack Kunkle sets anchor with Charlie Tucker, right, at the "Sailing Sailing" icebreaker.

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26 1 . Convention Reception Committee members Geary Lou Geist. left, and Nancy and Gary Kissling. enjoy the icebreaker.

2. Myron and Jaynie Ely engaging in evening festivities.

3. Joseph and Eleanor Mascari preparing for "White Rhapsody" banquet.

4. From left, Carloss Morris, Stewart Morris. Jr. • and Jim Suelzer caught in the act.

5. Jim and Alice Robinson on break from ALTA activities.

27 non in Oklahoma-especially with so many of our title companies being family owned businesses. This nation, by now, should have the best airports and highway systems money can On The Road ... buy. It seems that every airport and every highway is under construction. I don't think With The First Lady we drove any 10 mile stretch of highway where we hadn't encountered some type of construction. I might add, we also plodded around many detours in virtually every air­ port we travelled to in the past year. We stayed in some of the most wonder­ ful accommodations and in some of the most beautiful places imaginable. Other places have been most memorable-but for a multitude of other reasons! The Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island, for example, is 100 years old, surrounded by thousands of magnificent red geraniums blooming on the grounds. Located on Lake Michigan, By Wynona Cathey the hotel is a wooden structure, with quaint bathrooms and floors that slope toward the outside walls. I can't help but harbor some concern about the likelihood of fire in this elegant old hotel. When the Michigan Asso­ ciation discovered that we couldn't sleep on our bed (we kept rolling off because the floor sloped so much), we were promptly moved to another room. In contrast to the Grand Hotel is the Coeur D'Alene in Idaho-a beautiful, mod­ ern accommodation. We had a jacuzzi in our room that refused to work. As a result, we flooded the floor below us (much to the dismay of those members with the room directly below ours). I felt we received some most interesting stares at the cocktail party that evening! Most of the state associations have con­ ventions similar to ours in Oklahoma. I think Oklahoma is about average in size to Cathey at an ALTA John and Wynona most-the exception being Texas (they state convention . he past four years have proved to usually have about 1000 attending). And let be a truly enlightening experience. me tell you, those Texans know how to T I'd been to places I'd never heard have fun at their conventions! of, let alone, dreamed of visiting-coast to By the end of October, I think I followed coast and back again. I tried to follow the the ALTA President to approximately 60 respectful three steps behind the president meetings nationwide. We attended every at all times, but it became difficult when state and/or regional association at least you raced to catch a plane! once, some of them twice and all national It is interesting to note the perception that many people had about the ALTA rep­ continued on page 39, second column resentative to their respective conventions. Some seem to think we were employees of ALTA, living in Washington, D.C. Most were The author is married to John Cathey, shocked to learn we live in a small town past president 1986-87 of ALTA. She is and employ a staff of seven in our office. also vice president of the Oklahoma Land Title Association, a past treasurer Even more surprising is when people and secretary of OLTA, and is vice presi­ learned I too work in the title business. To dent of the Bryan County Abstract Com­ my knowledge, I was the only first lady of pany, with an office in Durant, Okla­ ALTA to be truly employed in the business. homa. I told people this is a common phenome-

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50 Capitol Street, P.O. Box 8488 Trenton, NJ 08650-0488 Trustee Responsibilities Three ALTA members and an ALTA se­ nior officer serve as Trustees for the man­ agement of the program. Traditionally, two What You of the members are principals of title agen­ cies which participate in the program and the other has financial and insurance ex­ Should Know About perience with a title underwriter. Currently serving as trustees are, in addition to my­ self, Robert Beardsley, president, Douglas ALTA Group Insurance County Title Co., Roseburg, Oregon; Arthur L. Reppert, president, Clay County Title Corp., Liberty, Missouri; a past president of ALTA; and Michael B. Goodin, executive vice president of ALTA. As trustees, we are responsible for the oversight and general management of the plan. We are empow­ ered to contract with service providers for marketing, administration, claims payment By Robert B. Scherer and recordkeeping functions. ALTA's Board of Governors oversees and makes the Group Insurance Trust. Here are the nuts and bolts History of the Trust appointments to on insurance benefits you he American Land Title Associa­ Mack and Parker tion Group Insurance Trust was Mack and Parker, a Chicago based con­ can receive. formed in 1957 by ALTA Past Presi­ T sulting specialist in association insurance dent Morton McDonald. His goal was to programs, is under contract to the Ameri­ establish a foundation which would pro­ can Land Title Association Group Insur­ vide insurance for abstracters and title in­ ance Trust to provide creative, marketing surance agents-particularly those belong­ and overall management capabilities for ing to small companies. This way, smaller the Trust programs. Mack and Parker de­ companies could obtain insurance on a signs the creative program, implements it group basis and at a lower cost. Originally, and continually reviews its performance. It the trust was begun as a life insurance only also provides inhouse telemarketing ser­ vehicle for members as the ALTA Group vices to help solicit and sell the programs to Insurance Trust. As of August 1987, 225 ALTA members. Mack and Parker assists firms participated in the program, with over ALTA member firms with all the necessary 1,463 employees and 256 dependents. details to secure enrollment in the ALTA Description of Services on Behalf of Trust Programs and should be contacted The ALTA Trust Program for any questions regarding enrollment. Mack and Parker receives a portion of The Trust currently serves participating the members' premium as a fee for its ser­ members by providing life insurance, medi­ vices. Generally speaking, Mack and Parker cal insurance, dental insurance and disabil­ serves as the "general counsellor" to the ity benefits through insured programs Trustees for the management of the pro­ which are underwritten by Washington Na­ grams. However, decisions by them are not tional Insurance Company. binding upon the Trustees; rather, the Historically, the Trust programs have been conservatively and prudently man­ continued on page 43 aged. In general, the ALTA programs have been consistently competitive with pro­ grams available to ALTA members around the country. In September, 1987, at the last Group Insurance Trustee meeting, a more "aggressive " posture was taken. Members The author is chairman and will now receive direct mail solicitations treasurer of the ALTA Group In­ and outbound telemarketing. This addition surance Trust. He is also se­ of the outbound telemarketing will enable nior vice president and chief fi­ nancial officer for Chicago Title the Trust programs to reach every ALTA and Trust Company and Chi­ member firm during the course of 1988. cago Title Insurance Company. This will significantly increase the visibility and potentially the viability of the Trust pro­ grams to ALTA members.

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R. "Joe" Cantrell, CPIA A title agent for title people URBAN COWBOY­ continued from page 32 of clogging. In fact, it's probably older than clogging itself. In buck dancing, one stays primarily on the balls of one's feet with knees bent and heels seldom resting on the floor. All the motion that takes place is from the waist down, so you end up looking like a bucking mule!" "Buckin' Mule," from Soldier's Creek, Florida, specializes in traditional mountain style dancing as well as flashy, show-stop­ per numbers that audiences love. The "Mules" have a diverse repertoire of mu­ sic-ranging from classical (Beethoven's Fifth), to rock and roll (Bob Seger's, "Old Time Rock and Roll"), to, of course, coun­ try (Mel Tillis', "Stay A Little Longer"). "People think clogging is the same as square dancing," admits Heard. "But it's not. The music is similar, but the two are differentiated by the slides, steps and speed of the respective dance. Clogging utilizes more movements, slides, steps and figures Heard. team manager, (top row left) and his group, "Buckin' Mule" than does its counterpart. Square dancing, on the other hand, uses an English quadrille formation, originally used by soldiers with istry perceived dancing to be a most American dances. Clogging is the forerun­ rifles- it's a military maneuver which car­ wicked activity, and was thus forbidden ner of western square dancing and all coun­ ried over to the dance." throughout the community. try type dances performed in America to­ "People don't realize that the name or The pilgrims had a way of getting around day." style of a dance often times depends on this situation. They partook in what was The dance never received any real recog­ where you happen to be. The evolution of deemed "play party figures," in which one nition until 1932, when the Queen of Eng­ the two-step probably went something like couple would circle around other couples, land came to Washington, D.C. There, a this: Some guy en route to his ballroom diving through the extended, cathedral-like dance group from North Carolina per­ dance class took the wrong road. It just so raised arms of those around them. This "pi­ formed for the Queen. While watching the ous" prayer-like positioning of the hands dance, the Queen allegedly said, "That enabled couples to dance in the presence looks like the clogging we do in England of the preacher. with wooden shoes." The term "clogging" ''I think Mountain style clogging, the type prac­ stuck. ticed by Heard and his group, is said to Then, in the early 1980's, with the release people chose the have its origins with the European immi­ of Urban Cowboy, clogging gained re­ mountains so they could grants who came to America in the late markable fame. Heard explains that, in 1800's and early 1900's. This form of danc­ 1978, there were only a few clogging find peace. In the ing rapidly spread through newly devel­ groups in the entire state of Florida. At that mountains) they were oped communities-particularly those in time, six clogging instructors got together isolated and the Appalachian Mountains. to form a Florida clogging council. Today, totally Says Heard, "I think people chose the there exist some 3,000-4,000 cloggers could mountains so they could find peace. In the throughout the state, with an average of ·be themselves.'' mountains, they were totally isolated and 150-200 teams, groups, clubs, etc. In addi­ could be themselves." tion, team competitions are held through­ What could one do in the mountains, out the nation, sometimes on a weekly ba­ sans electricity on a Saturday night? Simple. sis. happened he ended up at 'Billy Bob's Bar' You got a group together and danced! The For Heard and his group, the average and couldn't do any of the dances they result? Envision the Dutch on the floor per­ routine of competition begins at 6 a.m., were doing. So he did the fox trot. And forming their dance steps. Next, the Scotch with wake-up calls, breakfast, and plenty of people turned and said, 'Hey, whaddaya would follow suit. The Irish or Germans warm-ups (a must) beforehand. Official call that?' To get himself out of trouble, he would bring their dances unto the floor, competition begins at 9 a.m. Depending on answered, 'This is the Texas two-step.' The and so on, until everyone would be in the the category entered, a group may dance name stuck!" circle dancing together, combining steps, only three times during the entire weekend. Also, people don't realize clogging has melding into one large and colorful mosaic. Says Heard, "It's good not to be the first been around for a number of centuries­ Says Heard, "Clogging is not a native since the 1700's. During this time, the min- dance as such, but it is the basis of native continued on page 43, third column

35 NAMES IN THE NEWS

The Board of Directors Rande K. Yeager, senior Philadelphia. Based in the of Title Insurance Com­ vice president, midwest company's Kentucky State pany of Minnesota (Min­ regional manager, Minne­ Office in Louisville, Hayes nesota Title), has an­ apolis; and Melissa Lyon is responsible for policy nounced the election of Murphy, assistant vice underwriting throughout C.J. McConville to chair­ president and New Eng­ the state. man and chief executive land Manager. Robert G. American Realty Title officer. McConville is past­ Soule was named assis­ Assurance Company an­ McConville Wilson Wanich president of the Minne­ tant vice president and nounces the promotion of sota Land Title Associa­ New England states coun­ Larry Press to vice presi­ tion and the National sel, Boston; Diana L dent, general counsel, Co­ Underwriters Association. Morris, Massachusetts lumbus, Ohio. He was elected president agency representative, R.W. Hardison has of the American Land Ti­ Boston. been named president of tle Association (ALTA) in Judith A. Reiker has Mid-South Title Insurance 1977 and served as ALTA been appointed vice presi­ Corporation of Memphis, Treasurer from 1979- dent and southeast divi­ Tennessee. The company, 1981. He has been chair­ sion manager of American an affiliate of Lawyers Ti­ man of numerous ALTA Cecchettini Rove Title Insurance Company. Gammill tle Insurance Corporation committees, including the Mary Southern has of Richmond, has ac­ Title Insurance Underwrit­ joined Lawyers Title of quired an interest in Mid­ ers Section and the Gov­ North Carolina as office dle Tennessee Title and ernment Affairs Commit­ manager of the downtown Escrow Company, Inc., of tee. Raleigh office. Thomas Columbia, Tennessee. Richard A. Cecchettini Alfred Gardner joins Dennis Ryan has been was elected as president Lawyers Title of North appointed senior asso­ and chief operating offi­ Carolina as vice president ciate with Corporate cer for Minnesota Title. and counsel for the Development Services, Cecchettini is currently a Greensboro office. Inc., Wayne, PA. Ryan, Pilskaln member of the Board of Reiker Dorene Mather joins Leino formerly owner of a Phila­ Governors of ALTA and Title USA Company of delphia-based title insur­ chairman of the Associa­ Houston as an escrow of­ ance agency has joined tion's Finance Committee. ficer. CDS, a consulting, ap­ Minnesota Title's Board Ticor Title Insurance praisal and intermediary of Directors also an­ Company has announced firm serving the title insur­ nounced the elections of the promotion of Mark ance industry, nationwide. Harold Pilskaln Jr., to C. Wanich Ill to south­ Landmark Title, Inc. of the offices of executive eastern regional manager Manchester, has selected vice president-law of cor­ of the company's national Edward Roy to manage porate affairs and secre­ title service program, its new subsidiary, Waddick tary, Minneapolis; and Sou them Washington, DC. Hayes Intercounty Abstract Donald P. Waddick to Title Resources has Company, Inc., also lo­ senior vice president and named Eddie Gammill cated in Manchester. As chief title counsel, Minne­ new marketing director Vice President and Gen­ apolis. over all twelve Title Re­ eral Manager, Roy was in­ Minnesota Title an­ sources offices through­ strumental in the forma­ nounces the election of out Collin, Dallas and Ellis tion of the new company James M. Kramer to the counties. and will supervise its daily office of senior vice presi­ The Land Title Associa­ operations. dent-marketing and sales, tion of Colorado an­ The following people Minneapolis. Charles G. nounces the appointment have received promotions Kramer Gregory was named se­ Gardner of Howard J. Leino to Hardison at Chicago Title Insurance nior vice president-Fi­ the Colorado Housing Company: Grant R. nance and Administration Council. The Council rec­ Berning has been at Minnesota Title, Minne­ ommends to State Gov­ elected vice president in apolis; Stephen C. Wil· ernment Policies address­ the company's Fairfax, son was named senior ing Housing concerns in Va., office. Allen M. Gen­ vice president, northeast Colorado. try has been elected a regional manager, Boston; Kevin J. Hayes has vice president of CTIC Robert G. Rove named been promoted to assis­ and remains Dallas area senior vice president and tant vice president at manager. The following western regional man­ Commonwealth Land Title individuals have received Gregory ager, Foster City, CA; Mather Insurance Company, Roy promotions at CTIC:

36 Mary Ann Amari, assis­ president, sales, Freehold, Santa Ana; Jerome tant vice president and N.J; Dan Hainey, facili­ Repsher, assistant vice manager, Newton, N.J.; ties manager, San Bernar­ president, sales, Paterson; Joseph Brisick, assistant dino, CA; Rick Dorothy Roney, branch vice president, sales, Haukness, San Francisco manager, Evergreen Park, Westfield, N.J.; Henry County manager, San IL, and remains title oper­ Conduzzi, assistant vice Francisco; Dennis ations officer; Leslie president, Newark; Helen Hines, assistant vice pres­ Chassman Smith, office Roney Berning Cuttltta, assistant vice Haukness ident, Louisville; Paul counsel, Miami; Virginia president and manager, Liszewski, assistant title Villa, manager, title and Hackensack; Alan officer, Chicago; Ray­ closing services, lenders DeCicco, assistant vice mond Loffredo, assistant division, and remains title president, sales, Newark; vice president and office operations officer, Chi­ Richard Disbrow, title counsel, Newark; James cago; John Walsh, man­ operations officer, Free­ McCrea, title officer, ager, Division IV, Chi­ hold, N.J.; Thomas Princeton; Peter cago, and remains Dolan, assistant vice Petersen, manager, title assistant title officer; president and manager, production, Division II, Mark Waninger, assis­ Paterson; James J. Egan and remains assistant title tant vice president and Jr., resident vice presi­ officer, Chicago; Charles manager, Peoria; Patricia dent and district manager, Plchla, branch manager, Weinstein, manager, Gentry Waninger Newark; Philip Arlington Heights, IL, and Units A and L, Wheaton, Goodchild, manager, ti­ remains title operations IL; Janice G. Welling­ tle production, Division I, officer; Michael C. ton, escrow operations and remains assistant title Preziosi, senior title at­ officer, D.C.; and Kath­ officer, Chicago; Philip torney, Roseland; Mary leen Wilkinson, title offi­ Grant, assistant vice Ann Reid, assistant man­ cer, Chicago. president and manager, ager of coordination, Toms River, N.J.; Wil­ liam Grant, assistant vice

NYU Offers Title Courses ACROSS THE NATION New York University's Real Estate ; Dave Barkey, C.P.A. of Williston; Institute is offering two intensive Larry Giardina, senior vice president in Williston retirement investment specialist Judy courses for title readers beginning charge of public relations and personnel and February 9, 1988. Conducted by indus­ for Title Insurance Company of Mobile, was Barbot. follow­ try professionals, the courses will be elected president of the Dixie Land Title At the final business session, the officers were re-elected for the coming taught in three locations: New York Association at their annual meeting held in ing President Thomas Ward; Vice Presi­ City, Mineola and Poughkeepsie. New Orleans, Louisiana. Annette Gamble year: The objective of these courses is to with Commonwealth Land Title, Atlanta, dent Rodney Lindstrom; and Secretary­ develop an in-depth understanding of was chosen as president-elect of the DLTA. Treasurer Gabe Hermes. title underwriting concepts and prac­ George Williams, Jr., president of Realty tices. Title Company of Mobile, was elected vice­ These courses are part of a four president. In addition, Jane Wilbanks of course "Certificate in Title Examina­ Surety Land Title of Mobile was elected tion" offered by New York University. secretary /treasurer. The curriculum for this program was The 1987 North Dakota Land Title Asso­ designed by an industry committee un­ ciation annual convention was held at the der the auspices of the New York State Airport International Inn, Williston, North Land Title Association. Dakota. Guest speakers included John R. For further information and a bro­ Cathey, 1986-87 president of the ALTA; chure, call NYU's Real Estate Institute James Ryen, president of the North Dakota at (212) 790-1300, ext. 500. Register of Deeds Association; Attorneys Mark L. Stenehjem and Marvin L. Kaiser of

37 Company: Land Transler Co., Inc. A TITLEPROFILE Location: Central Pennsylvania Executive: Patti A ConnelL Owner Patti A. Connell Favorite Book: Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead Land Transfer Co.. Inc. Pennsylvania Music: Phil Collins and Aretha Franklin Sports: Racquetball and Jet Skiing Fun: Cruising on the Chesapeake Bay Automobile: Toyota Cressida Personal Insight: ''I'm a high energy person. I try to enjoy people and !tie to the lullest. " Computer System: TITLE PRO Work Stations: 8

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FIRST LADY­ have been embarrassing for him to thank continued from page 28 the people of Missouri for their wonderful hospitality, when in fact, we were in Penn­ NEW ARRIVALS meetings as well. Most of those meetings sylvania! Lawyers Title of Louisiana/Gulf South Ti­ fell between May and October. As a result, I More than once, we were forced to wear tle Corporation, announces its new offices have not been home for four summers. We sports clothes to formal gatherings, due to in Louisiana. James W. Mills, Jr., presi­ did, however, manage to attend our oldest lost luggage. The absolute worst was having dent of both companies, announced the son's graduation from the Oklahoma High­ to wear the same clothes for 48 hours, opening of the two new offices, one in Cov­ way Patrol Academy-from which we left while our luggage sat on the runway in Bos­ ington, the other, in Slidell. Both of these to fly to California. We also managed to ton, and we, in Maine! offices are in St. Tammany Parish and are attend our younger son's college gradua­ Lots of fun . .. you bet! I wouldn't have considered to be a part of the metropolitan tion. He and his bride graciously planned missed it for the world. I'm grateful to have area of Greater New Orleans. their wedding around our schedule. Thank had the opportunity to meet the interesting Lawyers Title of North Carolina has opened goodness for a cooperative family! Need­ and accepting members of the Association, an additional office in Greensboro. The of­ less to say, I am eagerly awaiting the up­ and to have travelled to the many places to fice, located at 216 West Friendly Avenue coming summer where I will have time to which we were invited. But through all the will provide title insurance for residential, work in my yard and enjoy my pool. smiles, long flights, misplaced luggage and commercial and industrial properties. The I tried to keep the president appropri­ hearty welcomes from members, I must ad­ office will be managed by AI Gardner, ately dressed and informed as to which mit, right now, my backyard looks most vice president and counsel. state we were in, at all times. It really would inviting!

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ACTIVE Pennsylvania Seminars Aardvark Abstracting, LTD., Lancaster Two new ALTA Regional Seminars Colorado (Kenneth Sorensen, American Title Insurance are on the agenda for the spring Abstract & Title Company of Mesa County, Company, Bryn Mawr, PA) Inc., Grand Junction months of 1988. Chaired by Cara L. Abstracting Company of York County, York Detring, members of the ALTA Educa­ Florida (Ken Kraemer, Conestoga Title Insurance tion Committee are consulting with in­ Company, Lancaster, PA) Commerce Title Agency of Florida, Inc., dustry leaders in the development of Apollo Beach Spectrum Abstract Corporation, East Stroudsburg new regional seminars. The first, to be Idaho held at the airport Hyatt, Seattle, will Tennessee Pioneer Title Company of Canyon County, Inc., be a two-day affair on Friday, April 15 Nampa (Rich Nyguist, American Land Title Brokers Title, Inc., Sevierville (R.W. Hardison, Company, Pocatello, ID) Title & Escrow Company of Middle concluding noontime April 16. The second seminar will be a one-day ses­ Indiana Tennessee, Columbia, TN) Mid America Title Agency, Memphis (Thomas sion on Friday, April 29 at the Denver Abstract & Title Services of Boone County, Pelham, Stewart Title Guaranty Company, Inc., Lebanon Stouffer Concourse Hotel. Sharp-Mitchell Abstract Company, Inc., Nashville, TN) Program arrangements for both Lafayette (J. David Clossin, Chicago Title Utah meetings are currently underway, be­ Insurance Company, Indianapolis, IN) Daka Land Title, Inc., Price (Tom Ditter, Safeco ing completed by the ALTA Education Michigan Title Insurance Company, Boise, ID) Committee in conjunction with title in­ Wolverine Abstract & Title Company, Hillsdale Virginia dustry leaders in the regions con­ Minnesota Aquia Title Insurance Agency, Stafford cerned. The seminar content will be LeCenter Independent Abstract Company, Inc., (Malcolm S. Morris, Stewart Title Guaranty targeted for land title owners and man­ Le Center (A.L. Winczewski, Jr., Chicago Title Company, Houston, TX) agers in abstracter, agency and under­ Insurance Company, Bloomington, MN) Wisconsin writer operations. Details of the pro­ Missouri Liberty Title Corporation, LaCrosse (John grams will be discussed in a future Metro Title Insurors, Inc., Cape Girardeau (Cara Bethel, First American Title Insurance regional ALTA mailing. Company of the Mid-West, Madison, WI; and L. Detring, St. Francois County Abstract Registration for the Seattle seminar Company, Farmington, MO) Norm Evilsizer, Title Insurance Company of is $70 for members and $110 for non­ Minnesota, Brookfield, WI) members (price does not include meal Montana Mineral Point Abstract & Title Company, Guardian Title, Bozeman (Robert J. Field, First Mineral Point or lodging expenses). Denver registra­ Montana Title Company of Billings, Billings, River Valley Abstract & Title, Inc., Hudson tion is $82 for members and $122 for MT) (Ronald Antoine, Chicago Title Insurance non-members (price includes buffet New Hampshire Company, Milwaukee, WI) luncheon). Registration checks made MU, Inc. dfb/a Professional Title Services, Title Consultants, Inc., Portage (John Bethel, payable to the Association may be Plymouth First American Title Insurance Company of sent to ALTA Director of Education New Jersey the Mid-West, Madison, WI) and Membership Services Patricia Guardian Title Agency, Inc., Cherry Hill (David Berman, in the Association's national Lasseter, Stewart Title Guaranty Company, office, 1828 L Street, N.W, Suite 705, Belle Mead, NJ) ASSOCIATE Washington, D.C. 20036. Regency Title and Abstract Agency, Inc., Mississippi ALTA has reserved a block of sleep­ Hackensack Robert W. Hamill, Meridian (J.L. Boren, Jr., ing rooms at both hotels ($62 single/ New Mexico Mid-South Title Insurance Corp., Memphis, double at the Hyatt Seattle and $89 Mesilla Valley Land Title Company, Inc., TN) singlej$99 double at the Stouffer Con­ Las Cruces Texas course Hotel). Reservations may be New York American Surplus Underwriters Corporation, confirmed and extended as desired by Blackstone Abstract Corporation, Mineola Barker calling the Hyatt at 206-244-6000, and Daniel L. Lowry, Fort Worth (Billie J. Ellis, Jr., (Harold S. Schwartz, First American Title by calling the Stouffer Concourse at Insurance Company, Garden City, NY) Kelly, Appleman, Hart & Hallman, Fort 303-399-7500, and identifying as part BRV Agency, Inc., Watertown (Robert D. Worth, TX) of the ALTA group. The Hyatt will re­ Dacey, Lawyers Title Insurance Corp., White Washington lease all rooms not confirmed by Plains, NY) Douglas Smart, Seattle (J.Dimmit Smith, Smith, Greenan Agency Inc., West Seneca (Helen Smart, Hancock & Tabler, Seattle, WA) March 25, and the Stouffer Concourse Powell, Commonwealth Land Title Ins. Co., will release all rooms not confirmed New York, NY) by April 7. Shaker Abstract Corporation, Albany

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Send checks made payable to the Association to American Land Title Association, Suite 705, 1828 L Street, N.W, Washington, DC 20036. You will be billed later for postage. GROUP INSURANCE-­ Pension and Group Services programs operate. WNIC has been in the continued from page 30 Pension and Group Services, located in Group Insurance business for over 75 years, Trustees operate with Mack and Parker rec­ Kalamazoo, Michigan, is the Trust's full-ser­ with over 30 of those years involved in business. They became ommendations and then decide on their vice administrator. They serve as the pre­ Association Group Trust programs on own as to any course of action. mium billers, claim payors, and Trust the underwriter for the the direction of the In addition, Mack and Parker prepares record keepers. They, too, are under a di­ November I, 1987 at benefit illustrations, does benefit compari­ rect contract with the Trust to perform Trustees. sons, and generally attempts to facilitate these services. Pension and Group Services Inquiries and Problems members' satisfaction. The management of was selected at the recommendation of When members need information about and the maintenance of the programs is Mack and Parker. Pension and Group Ser­ they should call given over to Mack and Parker's personnel vices' personnel who are directly involved the program in general, having pre­ with final authority in the hands of the in the ALTA programs are: Jean Ayres (Eli­ Mack and Parker. Participants mium or claim inquiries should call the Trustees. Mack and Parker personnel cur­ gibility), Stephanie Ross (Trust Record , Pension and Group rently involved in the management of the Keeping), Harry Frain (Claims Administra­ Trust administrator If has not received a ALTA Trust programs include: Kevin tion) and Dan Sperry. Any of these individ­ Services. a member from Pension and McCaffrey (Account Executive), Kathleen uals may be reached at 1-800-348-ALTA. satisfactory response should contact Mack August (Account Analyst), and Betsy Group Services, they asking for either Hirtzel (Account Manager). In addition, Ar­ Washington National Insurance and Parker, specifically or Kathy August. If the nold Hebert and Ed Mack are the Senior Company Services Kevin McCaffrey situation still does not get resolved, either Management personnel involved in the Washington National Insurance Com­ or the ALTA staff overall performance of the ALTA pro­ pany (WNIC) serves as the underwriter for one of the Trustees grams. Any of these individuals may be the Trust programs. It bears the financial should be notified. reached at the Trust's sales and benefit ad­ risk, analyzes and performs the renewal ac­ vice office. Their number is 1-800-346- tivities and establishes the medical under­ ALTA. writing guidelines upon which the Trust

SPEAKERS BUREAU-­ Vice President Albert Pentecost, at 215/ URBAN COWBOY-­ continued from page 16 687-7757. continued from page 35 Fifth, prepare exhibits, including hand­ group dancing. That way, you can catch out materials and slides to support your other people's mistakes and learn from speakers' efforts. An element of profes­ them before your group competes." sionalism is a well-presented program sup­ SURVEY-- Costumes for competitions vary from ported by a dignified looking slide presen­ continued from page 5 group to group. "Buckin' Mule" does not tation and neatly prepared brochure sport an "official costume." For freestyle handout. inside information. competition, the "Mules" wear more tradi­ Finally, make contact with your A publication of this kind, however, can­ tional costumes; for four-couple dancing, sources and with your targeted orga­ not establish policy, nor can it incite people costumes and colors are bolder. The only nizations. Try to personalize the approach to take action on pending legislation or "must" for the " Mules" is jazz shoes be­ with each group, showing how you will ad­ Association decisions. Rather, a trade asso­ cause they're "easy to move in and they dress an issue of interest to them. For ex­ ciation magazine is a vehicle utilized to in­ enable you to shuffle and slide on the floor ample, broker groups respond well to a form its public of certain occurrences a lot easier," explains Heard. presentation discussing the involvement of within a given group. It acts as a source of " Buckin' Mule" rehearse in Sanford, but the title insurer in the settlement or closing information and serves as a bond that says, the members live all over the Central Flor­ procedure. Mortgage lenders welcome "we're family." If produced with the proper ida area. They have adopted the mythical talks on endorsement coverages, or forms. expertise and skills, the type of publication town of Soldier's Creek as their official With few exceptions, we as an industry referred to will become a public service home. "Buckin' Mule" is not just a group of have not taken the initiative to explain our function for all involved. dancers, but rather a team of entertainers services firsthand. We have allowed opin­ And so the editorial staff of ALTA who add sparkle and enthusiasm to any ions, sometimes negative, to be formed proudly presents to you, the reader, the show. about us, without the benefit of speaking premiere of the new Title News. It is our The average age for a "Mule" is 22. There for ourselves. It is a simple matter to orga­ fervent hope that you will enjoy reading the are 14 of them, ranging from a worker at nize a speakers bureau and begin making new publication from cover to cover. Martin Marietta, to motorcycle mechanic, these personal contacts so vital to better ALTA staff welcomes all comments and an air-conditioning repairman, a dancer at understanding, and better appreciation for suggestions regarding Title News. Florida's Sea World, to, of course, title offi­ what we as an industry offer, and how criti­ For those interested in a copy of the cer. The youngest members of the group cal we are to the success of the real estate comprehensive results of this study, send are high school students. transaction. inquiries to: Title News Managing Editor When not competing or in rehearsal, If the Pennsylvania Land Title Associa­ Adina Conn, the American Land Title keeping in shape can present somewhat of tion may assist you in setting up your pro­ Association, 1828 L Street, N.W., Suite gram, please feel free to call our Executive 705, Washington, D.C. 20036. continued on page 44

43 CALENDAR OF MEETINGS January 1989 1990 18 ALTA Board of Governors, January 9 ALTA Board of Governors, January 15 ALTA Board of The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida Desert Springs Resort, Governors, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Palm Springs, California Naples, Florida March Apri15-7 ALTA Mid-Year Convention, April4-6 ALTA Mid-Year Convention, 11-13 ALTA Mid-Year Convention, The Mayflower-A Stouffer Hotel, Hotel Inter-Continental, The Westin La Paloma, Washington, D.C. New Orleans, Louisiana Tucson, Arizona Aprii30-May 2 (tentative) ALTA April 29-May 1 (tentative) ALTA Eastern Regional Title Insurance Eastern Regional Title Insurance April Executives, Marriott's Griffin, Gate Executives, Hotel Undecided 24-26 ALTA Eastern Regional, Resort, Lexington, Kentucky June 6 Board of Governors, The Title Insurance Executives, June 7 ALTA Board of Governors, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Radisson Resort Hotel, The Broadmoor, Colorado Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Colorado Springs, Colorado June 7-8 ALTA Western Regional June 8-9 ALTA Western Regional Title Insurance Executives, The June Title Insurance Executives, The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado 8 ALTA Board of Governors, The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado September 30-0ctober 3 ALTA Colorado October 15-18 ALTA Annual Annual Convention, Hyatt Hyatt Regency Regency, Chicago, Illinois 9-10 ALTA Western Regional Title Convention, Embarcadero Center, Insurance Executives, San Francisco, California The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado October 16-19 ALTA Annual Convention, Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Canada

URBAN COWBOY­ But isolating himself from work pressures continued from page 44 often serves as a catharsis for the dogger. ''Wbat could Says Heard, "When I'm clogging at compe­ a problem for a dogger. Each day, Heard one do in the mountains, titions, I'm not wondering how much we ventures to the courthouse's recording of­ sans electricity on a [Lawyers Title] lost on File 147. I just don't fices (conveniently located just two blocks think of anything else-it's a real release. " away from Lawyers Title), where he climbs Saturday night? Simple. Heard is also a member of the literary four flights of stairs (actually eight when You got a group together ranks, taking time to edit and produce the you count the walk down), to search titles. Flop-Eared Mule, a publication of the Sometimes, this little "sojourn" occurs 2-3 and danced-until ev­ CLOG (Clogging Leaders Organizations), a times a day. Heard maintains he purposely eryone would be in a cir­ national association intended to promote hasn't ridden the courthouse's elevator in clogging and preserve its heritage. years. This way, he keeps his muscles work­ cle dancing together, What's next for Heard? Anything is possi­ ing, stretched out and in shape. Exclaims combining steps, ble! But for now, as long as his knees hold Heard, "I don't have varicose veins yet, so I out, he'll continue clogging. Says Heard, must be doing something right! " melding into one large "Old cloggers never die .. . they just be­ Has the life of a travelled dogger inter­ and colorful mosaic.'' come square dancers!" fered with his professional career? "Not really," says Heard. Sometimes, however, he finds it necessary to take half day vaca­ "Maybe people who buy houses just don't tions to head for competitions. clog," adding "You can't really say to Heard admits that the success of Lawyers someone, 'Hi, I'm from Lawyers Title and, Title isn't related to having a "star dogger" as soon as you finish clogging, why don't in the office, noting that his dancing has yet you come over and I'll give you my business to bring in clients. Confesses Heard, card?"

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