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JerryTurboff - Prime Capital Corporation President
In his role as President of Prime Capital Corporation in Houston, Texas, Jerry Turboff commands more than 30 years of experience in the upper echelons of business management and real estate. Founding Prime Capital Corporation in 1989, Turboff developed his company into a full-service real estate brokerage, with a primary focus on the Texas marketplace. Operating within the commercial and residential real estate industries, Jerry Turboff and Prime Capital Corporation offer a vast array of services to clients across the state, including asset management, warehousing, development assistance, equity, and consulting. Licensed by the State of Texas as a real estate brokerage, Prime Capital Corporation has thrived under the careful stewardship of Turboff, who lends both material and philosophical direction to his company. Prior to the formation of Prime Capital Corporation, Jerry Turboff held a variety of professional roles at companies in Texas, including Gemcraft Homes, Certified Savings, Capital Title, and many other businesses.
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MD Anderson Cancer Center, Jerry Turboff
November, 2010
By: Jerry Turboff
As President of the real estate agency Prime Capital Corporation, I am able to contribute philanthropically to charities and worthy institutions. One of the organizations I value most highly is the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. With a wide ranging and comprehensive program of cancer research, treatment, prevention, and training, MD Anderson has been one of the nation’s leading institutions dedicated to eradicating cancer for more than 70 years. One truly unique aspect of MD Anderson’s operations is its emphasis on volunteer support. The Center’s more than 1300 volunteers engage in tasks that range from patient contact through floor hosting in gift shops, jolly trolleys, and the cyber center to specialized roles and assignments as clinic aides. Clinic aides volunteer at the outpatient centers of MD Anderson, assisting non-hospitalized patients who require treatment, diagnosis, and checkups. Working to counteract the fear and uncertainty often felt by cancer patients, MD Anderson has established The Anderson Network, which operates with the support of patient/survivor volunteers. These individuals have been through the entire process of successfully fighting cancer, and are well-positioned to give current patients information, hope, and confidence. MD Anderson also has a volunteer-led fundraising initiative, helping raise critical funds for the Center’s continuing high-quality patient care. The Volunteer Endowment for Patient Support was established wholly by volunteers in 1991, and oversees the distribution of donations to provide for the informational, social, emotional, and recreational needs of patients. MD Anderson is a leader in transfusion medicine and encourages individuals to donate blood to the MD Anderson Cancer Blood Bank. Organizations, businesses, and churches are also encouraged to lead blood drives, providing for the needs of cancer patients who urgently require white blood cell, or platelet, transfusion. I highly recommend getting involved with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center through visiting the website www.mdanderson.org .
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Traveling in Mexico by Jerry Turboff
February, 2011
by Jerry Turboff
Traveling in Mexico
I have always liked to travel, and now that our kids are grown, my wife and I go on trips whenever we can. One of our favorite destinations is Mexico, but it can be a bit tricky to travel there, especially by plane or car. Below I’ve put together a list of helpful hints for those interested in visiting this fun and exciting country.
1. You will need three things to legally enter Mexico: a photo I.D., a tourist card or FM-N, and valid proof of citizenship. A driver’s license or a passport serves as a photo I.D. A tourist card is a document issued by the Mexican government and provided by the airlines at check-in, and tourists must fill them out and return them to Mexican Immigration upon departure. For proof of citizenship, only passports will suffice, as of March 2010.
2. At the office in Mexico, travelers must complete a declaration form. Those who declare items have their belongings searched, and a duty is collected. Those who do not declare items are also subject to random searches, and heavy fines and penalties apply should something be found that was not declared.
3. The following items can be brought into Mexico: clothing, footwear, toiletries, books and magazines, medicines for personal use, sporting equipment, one portable T.V. set or VCR, up to 20 records or cassettes, one musical instrument, three liters of alcohol or wine (carrier must be over 18 years old), 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars (carrier must be over 18 years old), one movie camera, one regular camera, and up to 12 rolls of film.
4. Rental cars are available from major companies; you must be 25 years old, have a valid driver’s license, and a major credit card to rent one. Reserve early to make sure you can get a vehicle and also receive the best possible price.
5. Gas is sold in liters (3.79 liters = 1 gallon) and prices are approximately the same as they are from US. Gas stations accept Mexican stations only accept cash, and there is no self-service; it is customary to tip the attendants who pump the gas.
6. Auto insurance is essential, whether you rent a car or take your own. Your stateside insurance most likely will not provide a policy that is valid in Mexico, so make sure you find an agent on either side of the border to supply insurance. 7. Bring a pocket-sized English-to-Spanish dictionary with you so that you can communicate in a basic way, and drink only distilled or bottled water. If you buy fresh fruit or vegetables, remember to wash them in distilled water, not tap. Follow the above tips and make your trip to Mexico a breeze.
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