Posted by Stoli on 11/14/13 2:35pm
Msg #492743

Question to Tony Negrete:


Because we all know and respect the name Negrete, none of us asked what representation and role you hope to provide. It’s obvious from the reaction on the board that Negrete’s has the overwhelming support of the members, but what are you volunteering to do for the notary community, and as a nonvoting member, what do you hope to accomplish? What is your vision? If the mandate for membership, certification course and background check was mandated by the bankers association, the true employer of our entire industry, how can we avoid participation?

What do you envision your role with the SPW/NNA to be in the immediate and distant future?

Will Negrete’s ultimately become a certified trainer for the SPW?

This is personal opinion, and I can only speak for myself. When I received my first commission, I couldn’t wait to sign up with the XYZ---I thought it was required, loved their logo and thought the XYZ logo added to a professional appearance to a business card. Because of the greed of the organization and the number of products I had to purchase to buy the business card, I backed away, didn't purchase the cards and have not since been a member.

After the antitrust lawsuit, I have to admit that I threw up a little bit in the back of my throat at the mention of the organization’s name.

Now, after their participation and creation of the SPW, we’re all behaving as wharf rats looking for a ticket on any ship that can sail. Heck, I’d take a ticket on the Titanic right now.

It appears that the new ‘Code of Conduct’ was mandated by the Mortgage Banker’s Association, and the XYZ took advantage of the opportunity make $$ and corral notaries who resist membership and refuse to purchase their fictions ‘signing agent’ course.

Okay, now I’m beyond the little bit of vomit in my throat and need an industrial-size barf bag.

W. C. Fields was an avowed atheist. When W. C. was nearing death, his son found him reading the Bible and asked him what he was doing. W. C. replied, “Looking for loopholes.”

Well, we’re all looking for that same loophole now.

Reply by FGX/NJ on 11/14/13 2:47pm
Msg #492748

What antitrust lawsuit?

Reply by MikeC/TX on 11/14/13 6:35pm
Msg #492809

"What antitrust lawsuit?"

I don't know whether there was actually a lawsuit or if they just got a "cease and desist" order, but they had to remove their "suggested fees" from their web site because it was a violation of the antitrust laws.

Reply by Stephanie Santiago on 11/14/13 3:14pm
Msg #492761

Come on......all is voluntary...that says it all... n/m

Reply by HSH/WA on 11/14/13 3:39pm
Msg #492776

Re: Stoli - great post, thanks n/m

Reply by Stephanie Santiago on 11/14/13 3:41pm
Msg #492778

I have my own Code of Conduct. They can mandate anything n/m

Reply by Stoli on 11/14/13 3:53pm
Msg #492781

Yes, Stephanie, but we must comply to work.

How voluntary does that sound to you?

Reply by Stephanie Santiago on 11/14/13 5:10pm
Msg #492796

Extremely - I receive a constant flow of work without

conforming to any company, muchless the NNA.
We handle our business our own way and I will not fold to anyone.
I do continue to receive a steady flow of work.

Reply by John Tennant on 11/14/13 5:14pm
Msg #492797

Re: Extremely - I receive a constant flow of work without

I agree with Stephanie. I have never received any work from NNA and I was a member my first year. All they wanted was my money. Now, I have a good solid business without them.

Reply by Stephanie Santiago on 11/14/13 5:20pm
Msg #492798

Very Sweet, John.... n/m