TENNESSEE REGISTERS ASSOCIATION
Feb 23 Johnny Reed sent me a fax to give me an update on his Dad... He is still in intensive care 29 days as of the 19th, he is a little better.  He said he was very thankful for all the cards and prayers!  He also sent a copy of the local paper which stated that barring a write-in candidate, Johnny Reed will be guaranteed re-election!  Congrats!!!  We will continue praying for your family, Mr. Johnny!!!
Feb 23

BEWARE!

 

I received this email from our President, Ms. Julie Gail and she asked that I pass this information on to each of you:  In a note from Ms. Claudia Peeler:  I wanted to ask you to post on our website a company that gave me a bad check for copies and I can't collect.  She tells me the new check is in the mail, but I have yet to receive it.  Jackie - Jacqueline Battle and she calls her company - PUBLIC RECORDS RESEARCH, P O Box 11938, Huntsville, AL.  It is pretty bad when a $5.00 check is returned and you can't seem to collect it.  Thanks, Claudia
Feb 10 Keep the faith!  Spring is just around the corner!  Middle Tennessee President, Terry Smith would like to invite everyone to join the Middle group for their Spring Meeting at Mimi's Cafe in Murfreesboro at the Avenue, on Friday, April 16 at 10:30am.  If you are interested in joining us, please contact Terry Smith at Warren County 931-473-2926!!!  or Gayle VanHooser at Grundy County 931-692-3621 or gayle.vanhooser@vcourthouse.com      WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU JOIN US!!!
Feb 10 Johnny Reed's dad is in CCU at Heritage Medical Center and has been for the past 19 days.  Johnny says that he is improving, but they still have a mountain to climb.  Please keep Johnny and family in your thoughts and prayers....
Jan 21 SAVE THE DATE!!!  MAY 18-20      Click here for the registration form for the Spring Conference!  Julie Gail has planned a wonderful meeting and we hope you all can attend!  After you have completed the registration form, fax to Julie Gail @ 731-925-5891 or mail to Julie Gail Adkisson, Hardin County Register of Deeds, 465 Main Street, Savannah, TN  38372  ****FYI****The hotel rate at the park is $75.00.****
January 4, 2010
A note from Lily Barnes, Hardeman County

Dear Friends,

Thank you so much for all that you have done during the death of my brother, Guy.  The Willow tree angel, cross ornament and pillow will always be very special to me.  I have the angel on my desk at work and I think of you all each time I look at it.  You will never know how much it has meant to have so much love and support during this sad time.  I have been overwhelmed by all the cards, calls and sweet messages that you have sent.  I am so blessed to have such a great Register's family.  You are the most caring group of people in the world and I love each of you.

Thanks again for your love and prayers!  I love you all!   Lily 



December 14

 
 Update from President - 
Julie Gail Adkisson - Click Here

2009-2010 Officers List - Word format
2009-2010 Officers List - Pdf format


December 10
Hardeman County Register of Deeds, Lily Barnes brother Guy Dorris, died suddenly Monday.  Please keep Lily and their family in our prayers.  If you would like to send a card, her address is: Lily Barnes, P O Box 97, Hornsby, TN  38044 

November 17, 2009
"From Humphreys County - The family of Shirley Field would like to thank the Registers for your show of love and support during our time o floss.  We are so grateful for your attendance at the funeral, your cards and phone calls.  You were like family to Shirley.  We are honored to know how much you care." 

 God bless you and yours, Jan.......... 

"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage."-Lao Tzu


GOOD MORNING REGISTERS!!
We are all looking forward to getting together with our Register Family!!!  One thing to not forget when coming to the conference is..... DOOR PRIZES!!!  We all love the surprise of a gift... So when you come bring a couple of door prizes for COAT and a couple for our Register Family...  Have a blessed day!  Here comes the RAIN!!!

What's your thoughts?

Just thinking!!  We have a little time to visit at our meetings, and we call each other occasionally.. But, do we really know each other...  What is your thoughts on doing a "Register Spotlight", monthly..  We could highlight one register each month.  It would require a little time to jot down some things.. ie.. spouse, children, grandchildren, church, civic involvement, hobbies, pictures, etc...  We probably should not do this online, but we could possibly do a monthly email...  Just a thought, I would be glad to prepare the email and send it out.  Just a way to stay in touch and get to know each other better... We may not want to do this???  (Identity Theft and all!)  Just a thought!!  Love you all!   Blessings!

Gayle


November 4, 2009
Bev has provided us with the agenda for our register's meeting on Wednesday.  Please click on the link below in order to view the Register's Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Fall Conference!  Hope your day is GOOD!!

Click here:   fallCOATregister.pdf  
 

 

C.O.A.T. Agenda
Monday, November 16
12 noon....Pipe and Drape Setup for Vendors
3 pm.......Vendor Setup
3 pm........Registration Opens

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
8 am.........Registration and Vending Area Open
9:30 am..........Vending Area Break #1
10:30 am.......Opening General Session
11:30 am........ Vending Area Break #2
11:45 am - 1:00 pm..... COAT Board Meeting  Titans Stadium
1 pm - 3 pm...........COCTP Training Session
3pm - 3:15 pm.... Vending Break #3
3 pm -5pm.... COCTP Training Session
6:30 pm - 11:30 pm...President's Reception

WEDNESDAY, November 18
8 am - 4 pm......Affiliate Meetings
8 am....Vending Break #4
10:15 ...Vending Break #5
2 pm... Vending Break #6
3:30 pm...Vending Break #7
4:30 pm ....TN County Clerks' Organ Donor Meeting
6:30 pm.......Annual Awards Banquet

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19
8 am...........Continental Breakfast
8:30 am.....Annual Business Meeting and Election of Officers

 


November 3
Just got word yesterday that Johnny Reed aka Mr. Deeds from Bedford County will be appearing on Christian Television Network (CTN) singing on November 14 at noon and November 15 at 7:30 pm!!   A STAR IS BORN!!!!  We love you Johnny!!!  And we want an autograph!!!
 
The arrangements for Shirley Field:  Visitation Sunday 3-9pm (Nov 1)  Visitation Monday 10am-2pm (Nov 2)  FUNERAL MONDAY NOV 2ND AT 2:00 PM(CST)  at Humphrey's County Funeral Home, 217 East Main, Waverly.... If you are planning to attend, please email me at gayle.vanhooser@vcourthouse.com the family wants to have reserve seating for us and ask that we serve as honorary pall bearers.....

October 29
Shirley's husband Reed, wants to make the registers honorary pall bearers at the funeral on Monday....  He would like to reserve seating for those of us that will be able to attend.  The time is not known at this time, however, they do know that it will be Monday at Humphrey's County Funeral Home at 217 East Main, Waverly...  Please email me at gayle.vanhooser@vcourthouse.com by tomorrow evening, if you are planning to attend.

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October 29
Our friend, Shirley T. Field, Former Humphreys County Register of Deeds and Former COAT President passed away today......  Please remember the family in your prayers...  I will update you as arrangements are made.......

October 29,2009
Please lift up our friend Shirley Field and her family today in your prayers right now!  Reed got up yesterday morning to find Shirley in the floor.  She is in ICU at St. Thomas Hospital.  The doctors say that she has an inoperable brain aneurism.  They will be testing for brain activity today.  Her day started out as any other with no warning.  She was preparing for the last Ladies Golf Luncheon of the season.  I will update as information becomes available.

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UPDATE FROM THE DESK OF BEV!  

"I am looking forward to seeing everyone!  I will post the agenda for the Register's meeting next week." 

Regsitration Form.pdf

    C.O.A.T. Agenda
Monday, November 16
12 noon....Pipe and Drape Setup for Vendors
3 pm.......Vendor Setup
3 pm........Registration Opens

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
8 am.........Registration and Vending Area Open
9:30 am..........Vending Area Break #1
10:30 am.......Opening General Session
11:30 am........ Vending Area Break #2
11:45 am - 1:00 pm..... COAT Board Meeting  Titans Stadium
1 pm - 3 pm...........COCTP Training Session
3pm - 3:15 pm.... Vending Break #3
3 pm -5pm.... COCTP Training Session
6:30 pm - 11:30 pm...President's Reception

WEDNESDAY, November 18
8 am - 4 pm......Affiliate Meetings
8 am....Vending Break #4
10:15 ...Vending Break #5
2 pm... Vending Break #6
3:30 pm...Vending Break #7
4:30 pm ....TN County Clerks' Organ Donor Meeting
6:30 pm.......Annual Awards Banquet

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19
8 am...........Continental Breakfast
8:30 am.....Annual Business Meeting and Election of Officers

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Thank you!
Thank you Bill Garrett, Davidson County Register of Deeds and Kim Legate for orchestrating the Land and Mortgage fraud seminar.  Thanks to BIS for providing the breakfast for the group!  The seminar  was very informative and eye opening!  We truly appreciate you.
 
 I requested more info from Susan and this is her reply.
I thought you might like to have it in writing.
Pam Whitaker, Register of Deeds
From: Susan Sagash [Susan.Sagash@tn.gov]
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 1:51 PM
To: Pam Whitaker
Subject: Re: Land trusts
Something has to be filed to show proof that the Grantor and beneficiary are one and the same.  If I were to go out and look at that document in your records, I would need to see proof of something.
 I had a lady call me yesterday and say they'd never had to do that before and she didn't want to start now.  I told her that was fine, they could pay the recordation tax instead...she didn't say anything else about having to file the additional paperwork.
 
Susan L. Sagash, CFE
Audit Review Unit
Phone: 615-532-6122
Fax: 615-741-1797
October 19 Just received email from Brian Dickey,  Christi's dad Mr. Frank Whitman fell and hit his head, he is in ICU at Baptist in Memphis.  Please keep Mr. Whitman and this family in your thoughts and prayers.
News regarding Land Trust 
I was asked to post this to the web-site by Susan L. Sagash in September, just found the email in my inbox, didn't recognize the name, so I had not opened it.  Sorry for the delay!

I've been doing some research on these land trusts.  They are a revocable living trust.  But the law was changed to say that tranfers to revocable living trusts could be recorded tax free if the grantor and the beneficiary were the same.  That being the case, the burden of proof is on the taxpayer to prove exemption and they would have to provide the trust agreement or an affidavit of trust to show who the beneficiary is of the trust.  I would send the ones back that are not accompanied by such document.

 Let me know if you have any questions.
Susan L. Sagash, CFE
Audit Review Unit
Phone: 615-532-6122
Fax: 615-741-1797
* please note email address change  Susan.Sagash@tn.gov
 
  SAVE THE DATE!  The Davidson County Register of Deeds/FBI Land & Mortgage Fraud Meeting:  TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009  9:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Nashville Downtown Library, Conference Room 1, Davidson County PREP (Property Records Education Partners)  and the Federal Bureau of Investigation is presenting "Fighting Land and Mortgage Fraud"  Special Guest:  FBI Fraud Task Force Officer and Industry Experts   If you are interested, email Kimberly.Legate@nashville.gov
October 9 Just got news from Debbie Tittle, that Mary Lou Duncan (Sullivan Co.) had knee surgery Tuesday of this week.... She is doing good, but thought that you might want to send her a card!
October 5 Just heard that Johnny Reed's mother in law (Kathy's mom), Janie Smithson, unexpectedly passed on Friday October 2, 2009 from an aneurism.  She was buried on October 4.  Please keep Kathy and their family in your thoughts and prayers.... Johnny & Kathy's home address is 1310 Wesley Street, Shelbyville TN  37160
September 09 Hello Friends!!  Bev contacted Jan's office and they said that she was doing much better!! Please continue to pray for Jan's recovery!
September 17 Great News from Humphreys County!  Jan is suppose to have left the hospital yesterday and going home with her daughter.  Her address there is:  4245 Old Nashville Highway, McEwen, TN  37101  Please keep Jan in your prayers!

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September 14, 2009 News from Humphreys County:  Our friend Janet Crowell is suffering from 2nd and 3rd degree burns on her arms and legs at Vanderbilt Hospital.  She cannot have flowers sent to the hospital while she is in the burn unit.  Jan and her friend were starting a day of boating and there were two terrible explosions.  Her friend was killed and Jan was thrown from the boat.  Please keep Jan in your prayers for her physical and emotional health.  If you would like to send a card we think it might be best sent to the office:  Janet H. Crowell, Room 3 Courthouse Annex, 102 Thompson Street, Waverly, TN  37185
August 19, 2009 Sad news from Haywood County - Steve Smith's mother, Norma Lee Smith passed away.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. til 8:00 p.m. August 19th at Brownsville-Bells Funeral Home (731) 772-1551.  Funeral Services will be held on Thursday August 20th at Trinity United Methodist Church & Cemetery (located in Nutbush, TN) at 11:00 a.m.

Please keep Steve and his family in your prayers.
August 11,2009 SAVE THE DATE!  The Davidson County Register of Deeds/FBI Land & Mortgage Fraud Meeting:  TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009  9:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Nashville Downtown Library, Conference Room 1, Davidson County PREP (Property Records Education Partners)  and the Federal Bureau of Investigation is presenting "Fighting Land and Mortgage Fraud"  Special Guest:  FBI Fraud Task Force Officer and Industry Experts   If you are interested, email Kimberly.Legate@nashville.gov

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July 20, 2009 Sad news from Bradley County.  We just received word that our friend Ms. Naomi Trimble passed away this weekend.  You will remember Ms. Naomi as the beautiful woman with a fun loving heart.  She and her daughter Teresa did the Elvis & Priscilla act at our Memphis meeting.  Ms. Naomi will be at Grissom Funeral home tonight (Monday, July 20) from 5 to 9 pm (eastern) The funeral will be tomorrow (July 21) at 11:00 am (eastern) at the North Cleveland Church of God.  If you wish to send the family a message, you can do so at www.grissomfh.net.   In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the North Cleveland Church of God Building Fund.

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June 8, 2009 WOW!  What a great meeting!  KUDOS to Bev and his staff for an outstanding meeting!  Thank you to ProGResS & BIS for working together to make this meeting so successful.

HYATT PLACE and Kimberly Alexander (Director of Sales) and staff really out did themselves.  Many have asked how to show your appreciation to Kimberly and the entire Hyatt staff, Ms. Pam Whitaker has provided an email address if you are interested in letting THE BOSS know how appreciative you are.  joe.bocherer@hyatt.com 

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June 1, 2009 Sequatchie County Register of Deeds- Connie Green's father passed away and was buried on May 26.  Please keep Connie and her family in your prayers.  

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June 1, 2009 Sad news from Chester County - Judy Cranford's father passed away suddenly on May 30th.  Visitation will be held after 5:00 p.m. Monday at Casey Chapel (731) 989-2421, and Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at the Little Hatchie Primitive Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m.

Please keep Judy and her family in your prayers.
May 30, 2009

 

 Come join us for Dinner - No reservation required

Where:  September's Restaurant
When: June 3rd, 6:30 p.m.
Address: 300 Indian Lake Boulevard, Hendersonville, TN  37075

 September's is located in the middle of Indian Lake Shopping Village

Sponsored by ProGResS and BIS

Transportation to restaurant and shopping not provided.
May 12, 2009

 

 Golf for the Spring Registers Conference will be at the Fairview Plantation Country Club on Tuesday June 2 - 10:00 a.m..  If you are interested in playing and have not reserved a spot, please contact Mark Kirchenbauer (ProGResS) a.s.a.p.  Limited spots available. Cell - 615-498-6228
mkirk@progress-inc.com

Dress Code Strictly Enforced!!!

CLUB DRESS CODE

Directions to Course
May 6, 2009 We just got word that Ms. Frankie Fletcher's Sister (Estelle Grambihler) passed away this past Sunday the funeral is today.  If you would like to send her a card, her address is:  Frankie Fletcher, 705 Blackpatch Drive, Springield, TN  37172.  Thank you Connie Bell for this information.
May 4, 2009 BEV IS BACK!!!

Bev came back to work on Monday, May 4th!  You can't keep a good man down!!!!

We are all glad you are doing good!  See you all in June!

April 30, 2009 Tennessee Register of Deeds Association
Spring Conference Agenda

Click Here

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April 30, 2009 President Bev Spickard will undergo surgery FRIDAY May 1st (TOMORROW), for heart blockage. Surgery will be administered at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Please remember Bev in your prayers.

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April 29, 2009 Middle Tennessee President Terry Smith hosted a luncheon at Fall Creek Falls State Park yesterday.  Thank you Terry for a great time of fellowship!  It was great to see our Middle Friends!

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April 17, 2009 President Bev Spickard and Legislative Chair Tim Shelton have been working with the sponsor of SB 448, (Grantor/Grantee affidavits on Warranty & Quitclaims)  Click here to read the latest information. 

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Save the Date!

West Tennessee

 

 

APRIL 9, 2009  West Tennessee Registers Meeting at Pickwick Landing State Park Inn  

*Round table meeting at 3:00 pm in the Boardroom

*Eat off the BIG GRILL by Don Davis at 5:30 or 6:00 (Pork Chops and the fixings)

Bring your lawn chairs, fishing poles and golf clubs and just relax!!!!!  Big Golf Tournament on Friday morning (time to be announced later)  This is to just get away and see each other, bring whomever you would like, just let us know so we will have plenty of food.  Also a hospitality room will be in one of the suites, but please BYOB.  Call Julie Gail 731-925-4936 or Ed at 901-465-5251 if you have any questions.  The Inn is also working on a package deal for Friday and/or Saturday night.  Julie Gail will have more information about that later.  They are having a BIG Easter Egg Hunt on the park Saturday morning. 

*For reservations:  Call 731-689-3135 and tell them you are with the West Tennessee Register's Association and you will be tax exempt.

If anyone else across the state would like to come be with us, we would love to have you!

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March 3 GREAT NEWS FROM SEVIER COUNTY!!!  Congratulations Grandmother Sherry!  Little Miss Shelby Sandlin was born February 19 - 7lbs 6 oz and 20 inches long.  She said she will bring us a bunch of pictures to Spring Conference!  

The not so great news is that Sherry is also scheduled for surgery on March 4, (two herniated discs in her neck are causing major problems)  Please remember Sherry in your prayers! 

2-26-09

Register's

Spring

Conference

Registration!

 President John "Bev" Spickard has requested that each Register attending this year's Spring Conference fill out a registration form and fax it to him (615-466-5068).  Deadline for registration is April 24, 2009.  Just a reminder that CTAS will be giving credit for the classes that you attend on June 3.  Everyone put on your smiley faces, a good attitude and your party shoes...we are all going to have a good time!  Click here to view and print registration form.
2-19-09 Sad news from Scott County - Scott County Register of Deeds, Porter Rector's mom passed away today.  Ms. Helen Rector was 92 years old.  She will be at Four Oaks Funeral Home in Huntsville TN.  Will update as information becomes available.  Porter's mailing address is P.O. Box 71, Huntsville TN  37756..... Thank you Tim Shelton for the information
Save the Date!  All Registers!

JUNE 2-5, 2009

President Bev Spickard proudly announces The 2009 Spring Conference.

Bev will have us "shooting for the stars" at our 2009 Spring Conference!

Mark your calendars for June 2 -5 

The Hyatt Place Nashville NE

330 East Main Street 

Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075  615-826-4301

Bev has secured at rate of $80.00!  Call for reservations and state that you are with the Tennessee Register's Association 

    Tentative Agenda

Tuesday, June 2 "Fun Day" - Shooting Class - Shopping - Golf (Pick your poison)

Wednesday, June 3 - CTAS Classes

Thursday, June 4 - CTAS Classes & Business Meeting - With Cookout for Dinner

Friday, June 5, Travel Home!

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SAVE THE DATE!!!

Middle Tennessee Registers

APRIL 28

Middle Tennessee President Terry Smith proudly announces the Middle Tennessee Spring Meeting!  Terry will be sending out a letter with specific information soon!  The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28 at beautiful Fall Creek Falls State Park.  There will be a late morning meeting with lunch, then golf and hiking will be available.  Terry invites ALL registers to join in the meeting.  Jay West will be on hand for a legislative update and questions and answers! 

Click here for more information on the park

Feb 12, 2009 Tim Shelton asked that I post the changes in the Tennessee Register of Deeds Association BY-LAWS.  These were last revised in 1992, a committee has looked at the By-laws and have presented them to the appropriate committee for review.  Please take time to review the changes so that you can have input.  I believe he said they would be asking for a vote of the body at County Government Day.  Please find an attached copy for your review by clicking here Thank you Tim and By-law committee for your efforts on our behalf!

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Happy Valentines Day Everyone!!!


Feb 2, 2009
President John Bev Spickard has announced his  2008-2009 Officers and Executive Committee.  He is asking that you please review the list and if you are appointed and are not able to serve, or would prefer to be on a different committee, please contact him at 615-443-2611!  Thank you for your service to the GREATEST ASSOCIATION IN THE STATE!!!  click here to view the appointments.
Jan 27, 2008

  • COAT/TSCA COUNTY GOVERNMENT DAY MARCH 3 & 4, 2009

  • A Joint Conference of County Officials Association of Tennessee & the Tennessee County Services Association

  • Nashville Sheraton Downtown

  • March 3, 2009

  • 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm Registration Ballroom Foyer

  • 1:00 - 2:30 Register of Deeds Membership Meeting

  • Suite 6B (Sheraton)

  • Open Records Law Discussion

  • Kristi Brown/Jay West

  • 2:45 - 4:00 pm COAT General Session

  • County officials are urged to meet with their legislators 

  • March 4

  • 7:30 - 9:00 am Breakfast with our legislators! Capitol Ballroom

  • Speaker Kent Williams

  • Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey

  • Governor Phil Bredesen

  • 10:00 - 12:00 CTAS Training Classes Ballroom 3/4

  • Please make every effort to attend!   Please meet with your legislators and thank them for their service!
Jan 13, 2009 Bill Garrett has been doing some research regarding the copy fees and the open records law.  To look at the information that he has put together, click here
Jan 13, 2009 Brian Dickey emailed us today, He asked that we pray for Cristi's Dad Mr. Frank Whitman.  He is in Jackson-Madison ICU with heart problems.
Jan 6,2009 Pam Whitaker sent out an email stating that Mr. E. Bates Ellis died.  He served Robertson County as register for 32 years 1954-1986.  The email was dated 12-30-08.  I am sorry for the delay in posting this information.  We were out of the office for the New Year and I didn't check my email.  If you have questions regarding a mailing address for the family, I am sure that Frankie Fletcher will be glad to help you out.

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