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and the Multiple Listing ServiceThe Ann Arbor Board of REALTORS established in 1919 with twenty members and affiliated itself with the Michigan Real Estate Association. The Ypsilanti Board of REALTORS was established in 1943, chartered by the National Association of Real Estate Boards.The Ann Arbor Board of REALTORS was organized by L.D. Carr ( served as the first Board President ) ; C.J. Tremmel ( first served as President in 1926 ) ; John Huss, Allen Payton and Bernard Hawkins ( first served as President in 1922 ). The Ypsilanti Board of REALTORS was under the leadership of Fred Greenstreet ( one of the city's first REALTORS ) and included a seven-member board.Ruth J. Hobbs became the first female President of the Ann Arbor Board of REALTORS in 1963. A few years later, Ruth Murray became the first female President of the Ypsilanti Board of REALTORS in 1969. The Women's Council of REALTORS was founded in 1978 to ensure recognition of the Equal Rights Amendment for female board members.The Ann Arbor Board of REALTORS first implemented the Multiple Listing Service in 1928. In 1968, the first computerized listing of the Multiple Listing Service was implemented as part of a nine-month trial. The Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor Board of REALTORS cooperated to publish the first countywide Multiple Listing Book in 1977.The Ann Arbor Board of REALTORS celebrated its 50th anniversary in a newly constructed building that was completed and purchased by the Board in 1968. The land at 1919 W. Stadium Blvd. continued under a lease from owners John S. Dobson and John R. Laird, until it was made available for purchase in July 2005.

Michigan Association of Planning Michigan Association of Planning ( MAP ) is a 501 c 3 organization, dedicated to promoting sound community planning that benefits the residents of Michigan. MAP was established in 1945 to achieve a desired quality of life through comprehensive community planning that includes opportunities for a variety of lifestyles and housing, employment, commercial activities, and cultural and recreational amenities. Today, MAP has a membership of more than 5, 000, and eighty percent of our members are citizens appointed to planning commissions and zoning boards of appeal. Some 1, 000 of our members are professional planners and professionals from ancillary fields such as architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, law, the private development community, students and others. We have been in the business of educating and training citizen and professional planners for almost 60 years. Michigan Association of Planning is, operationally and organizationally, the largest state chapter of the American Planning Association ( APA ), which is recognized internationally as the premier organization dedicated to urban and regional planning. As the largest APA Chapter, MAP is backed by the strength of our members, and the extensive resources of APA. This enables the Association to expand its role as an advocate for best planning practices by advancing new ways of thinking and doing things in Michigan. As Michigan Association of Planning increases its visibility and influence, we advance the credibility of the planning profession by transcending current approaches to planning and land use. We provide new models and tools that will result in improved development patterns that conserve land and resources, build a vital economy, and provide sustainability for the future. Today, Michigan Association of Planning is positioned as the state's leading planning organization. We continue to provide cutting edge educational programs ; our publications help planners make better decisions ; our presence in Lansing as an advocate for improved planning practices is helping to form new legislation that will change the prevailing land development patterns and enhance both the built and natural environments. We have initiated research projects and best practices publications through increased grant funding. We are making a difference.

The Zal Gaz Grotto No. 34, located in Ann Arbor, MI, has been a hub of good fellowship since its establishment in 1911, attracting both members of the Masonic Fraternity and the general public. Known as the greatest Grotto ever, it offers a vibrant social club experience, featuring great music and food, with a diverse calendar of events including jazz, rock, blues, and more. The Grotto is also actively involved in charitable endeavors, supporting the Grottoes of North America Humanitarian Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing much-needed dental care for children with special needs. With a rich history and a commitment to fostering camaraderie and entertainment, the Zal Gaz Grotto is a beloved institution in Ann Arbor.Generated from the website