FRDA Legislative Conference

The Florida Rental Dealers Association met in Tallahassee, Florida, March 12-14, for its eighth annual legislative conference. The event, sponsored by RentDirect Nationwide, Ashley Furniture, EHP Direct, HomeLine Furniture, RES, Imagery Marketing and BDI-Laguna, was well organized and well attended. Florida rent-to-own dealers met with approximately 40 state senators, representatives or congressional aides during the conference.

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	James MacAlpine, RentDirect Nationwide James MacAlpine of RentDirect Nationwide, one of the sponsors of the FRDA legislative conference, reviews material prior to meeting with legislators.	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Darren and Mary Brock with Senator Storms Darren and Mary Brock of Rent Max, and their adorable daughter, meet with Senator Rhonda Storms March 14 during the Florida Rental Dealers Association Legislative conference.

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Darren and Mary Brock with Senator Fasano Darren and Mary Brock of Rent Max, and their adorable daughter, meet with Senate Majority Whip Mike Fasano March 14 during the Florida Rental Dealers Association Legislative conference.	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Representative Patterson and Jan Arnett Jan Arnett of Z-Best Rental meets with Representative Pat Patterson on March 13 during the Florida Rental Dealers Association's legislative conference.

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Jan Arnett and Lawrence Sims Jan Arnett of Z-Best Rental meets with Lawrence A. Sims, legislative assistant to Representative Terry L. Fields on March 13 during the Florida Rental Dealers Association's legislative conference.	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Senate Majority Whip Mike Fasano and FRDA members The Florida Rental Dealers Association met in Tallahassee, Florida, March 12-14, for its eighth annual legislative conference. Florida rent-to-own dealers met with approximately 40 state senators, representatives or congressional aides, including Senate Majority Whip Mike Fasano, pictured here with members of FRDA.

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Larry Sutton and Matt Hinton Larry Sutton, founder of Rent-n-Roll, meets with Matt Hinton, legislative assistant to Senator Paula Dockery, the Republican Senate Majority Whip on March 13 during FRDA's legislative conference.	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	FRDA Legislative Conference

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	FRDA Legislative Conference	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Larry Sutton and Joe Fedorchak Larry Sutton and Joe Fedorchak review legislative material on March 13 during the Florida Rental Dealers Association legislative conference.

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	FRDA Legislative Conference The Florida Rental Dealers Association met in Tallahassee, Florida, March 12-14, for its eighth annual legislative conference. Florida rent-to-own dealers met with approximately 40 state senators, representatives or congressional aides during the conference.	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Larry Sutton and Senator Wilson Larry Sutton greets Senate Minority Leader Pro Tempore Frederica "Freddi" Wilson on March 13 during the Florida Rental Dealers Association's legislative conference.

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Veterans' Memorial The Wounded Combat Veterans Memorial stands as a tribute to all men and women wounded in war. The memorial is on the grounds of the capital in Tallahassee, Florida.	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Representative Dennis K. Baxley The Florida Rental Dealers Association met in Tallahassee, Florida, March 12-14, for its eighth annual legislative conference. Representative Dennis K. Baxley stopped by the morning meeting to visit with the rent-to-own dealers.

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Chris Kale and Terry Beville The Florida Rental Dealers Association met in Tallahassee, Florida, March 12-14, for its eighth annual legislative conference. Chris Kale, FRDA president, and Terry Beville, FRDA treasurer, are shown here as they review the agenda.	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Chris Kale and Matt Hinton FRDA President Chris Kale of Rent King meets with Matt Hinton, legislative assistant to Senator Paula Dockery, the Republican Senate Majority Whip on March 13 during FRDA's legislative conference.

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	FRDA members with Senator Ted Deutch The Florida Rental Dealers Association met in Tallahassee, Florida, March 12-14, for its eighth annual legislative conference. Florida rent-to-own dealers met with approximately 40 state senators, representatives or congressional aides, including Senator Ted Deutch, pictured here with members of FRDA.

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The Year of the Tiger
by Kristen Card

According to Chinese astrology, the Year of the Tiger begins in February 2010. Tiger John Cleek is making the most of it as he winds down his two-year term as APRO’s president. He reflects on personal and industry-wide accomplishments and the love of family that sustains him.

Following the Leaders

In the 30-year history of the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations, 17 rental dealers have served as president. To mark APRO’s special anniversary, 15 of these leaders share their experiences in helping to shape the rent-to-own industry.

The Keep Rate Conundrum
by Ed Winn III

Calculating keep rate does not seem to improve the rent-to-own business in any discernible way—and yet this calculation, beyond all the others, has had enormous legal and political implications for rent-to-own almost since its inception.

Vendor Spotlight: What's in a Name?
by Neil Ferguson

These three departed rent-to-own vendors--Joe Eason, Tom Kitchens and Norm Smith--live on, their names indelibly linked to key industry events and honors.

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