 2009 Leadership Express
AEs and their leadership team are invited to attend the free Leadership Express program on Friday, May 15, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., during the Midyear Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C. This program is three 40-minute sessions, scheduled concurrently and then repeated, allowing attendees the opportunity to attend two of the three workshops. The session workshops will be presented by: For more info, CONTACT: Laurie Oken, 312/329-8307.
Contact: Laurie Oken
E-mail:loken@realtors.org
Website: Click here for more information
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2009 Mediator/Mediation Training Seminars Registration Begins
Registration Begins for the 2009 Mediator/Mediation Training Seminar Scheduled for December 9-11, 2009
Registration ($150 fee) is open to state associations until February 28 to send a representative to the session. After February 28, 2009 registration opens to all on a first-come, first-served basis. To maximize the effectiveness of this training, attendance is limited to fifty participants. More detailed information will be available on the Board Policy and Programs Web page at Realtor.org.
Contact: Bernice Barajas
E-mail:bbarajas@realtors.org
Website: More information
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2009 Membership Kits Mailing Schedule
NAR’s membership kits are mailed annually to all members, arriving in mailboxes beginning in June. The Kit contains an updated Member Reference Guide outlining member benefits and their own Membership ID card with NRDS#. Members who have identified their specialty in NRDS as commercial real estate will also receive a commercial supplement along with their Guide. The 2009 mailing calendar, pdfs and a link to print a temporary NAR ID card are accessible online. Association staff will also receive personalized guides with cards in June. Associations that included a custom message in the Guides mailing to their primary renewing members may request sample copies. Please contact Rebecca Daly at 312-329-3285.
Contact: Rebecca Daly
E-mail:rdaly@realtors.org
Website: www.REALTOR.org/MembershipGuide
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2009 Orientation Kit Mailing
2009 Member Orientation Kit mails in January to all state and local association executives and communications directors. Includes annual supply of REALTOR® pins, updated orientation video, promotional materials CD-ROM, guidelines and other useful information.
Contact: Kim DiGangi
E-mail:kdigangi@realtors.org
Website: View more information
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2009 REALTOR® Safety Week
REALTOR® Safety Week
The 6th annual REALTOR® Safety Week is September 13-19, 2009. NAR encourages all Associations to make safety a priority by hosting a safety presentation in your office utilizing the materials provided to you in July (also online at www.REALTOR.org/Safety) Keep safety top-of-mind by regularly including the safety messages created for you to post in your newsletters, by directing members to NAR’s safety Webinars online and by posting the dynamic Widget on your Web site. Visit the Web site at www.REALTOR.org/Safety, email safety@realtors.org or call Rebecca Daly at 312-329-3285.
Contact: Rebecca Daly
E-mail:safety@realtors.org
Website: www.realtor.org/safety
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2010 Leadership Summit
Annual Leadership Summit for President-Elect (will be President in 2011) and Association Executives of State and Local Associations, Regional MLSs and Commercial Overlay Boards and Structures (with 100+ members). NAR will also be offer the Right Tools Right Now Program again. Details coming soon.
Contact: Rita Baldwin
E-mail:rbaldwin@realtors.org
Website: Leadership Summit Information
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2010 Professional Standards Education Seminar Registration
Registration for the PS Education Seminar Scheduled for August 26-27, 2010
The Professional Standards Education Seminar will be held in Chicago. Experienced REALTOR® professional standards instructors will be joined by the National Association’s Member Policy staff to ensure a quality learning experience.
Contact: Bernice Barajas
E-mail:bbarajas@realtors.org
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All-New 2009-2010 REALTOR® Safety Resrouces Kit
The REALTOR® Safety Resources Kit mails annually in mid-July to all State and Local AEs and the Top 500 Brokers. The Kit includes step-by-step instructions for developing a safety strategy that is recommended to launch in conjunction with the annual REALTOR® Safety Week (September 13-19, 2009). The Kit also includes all materials needed for the safety presentation with video component and guidelines for hosting the presentation in its entirety or individual sessions on the topics of “Safety on the Job,” “Safety at the Office”, and “Safety at Home.” Promotional artwork, weekly safety tips and monthly articles, as well as recommendations for additional resources and materials is also included in the kit and online. NAR will send quarterly reminders directing members to www.REALTOR.org/Safety for updated materials and resources, including Webinars presented by industry safety experts. Go online for new promotional materials including a new dynamic widget you can post on your Web site and have messages auto-updated.
Contact: Rebecca Daly
E-mail:safety@realtors.org
Website: www.realtor.org/safety
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Application Deadline: REALTOR® Emeritus
October 16th 2009 is the deadline. Any person who has held membership in the National Association as a REALTOR®, REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®, or a combination of both, for a cumulative period of 40 years in one or more Associations of REALTORS®, is eligible for REALTOR® Emeritus status. Once approved, this will waive the NAR dues for the following year.
Contact: Mary Glick
E-mail:mglick@realtors.org
Website: http://www.realtor.org/library/virtual_library/remeritus
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CIPS International Programs Course at 2010 AEI
AEs: Interested in launching an international local council or taking your current one to the next level? The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) administration course for AEs will be held April 16 in Quebec City in conjunction with the 2010 AE Institute. The daylong CIPS course guides AEs in starting or growing a state or local international member service program.
Contact: Heidi Henning
E-mail:jrzeszewski@realtors.org
Website: Click here for more information
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DEADLINE: DSA Nomination Process Ends Today
Nomination Process Closes for the 2009 Distinguished Service Award (DSA). Criteria for the nominations is to have at least 25 years of REALTOR service and/or be at least 60 years of age, and to be actively involved in the activities of the local, state and national associations. Nomination forms may be obtained online after January 1st, 2009 and must be mailed to NAR, postmarked no later than March 15th, 2009. An electronic photograph of all nominees should be e-mailed to AThompson@Realtors.org. Selection of the 2009 recipients is made at the 2009 Midyear Legislative Meetings and the DSA Award will be presented at the November REALTOR Conference in 2009 in San Diego.
Contact: Alisa Thompson
E-mail:athompson@realtors.org
Website: Click here for more information
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Deadline: 2011 Leadership Academy Applications
The Deadline for submitting leadership Academy application is March 31, 2010. The Leadership Academy is a 9-month program for state and local REALTOR® members interested in pursuing national leadership should apply. REALTOR® members who have a passion for the industry and a visionfor the future of organized real estate. Some formal leadership training or experience required. Identify your members and enourage them to appy.
Contact: Rita Baldwin
E-mail:rbaldwin@realtors.org
Website: Read about NAR Leadership Academy
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DEADLINE: RCE Scholarship Application
Nominate yourself to receive a REALTOR® association Certified Executive (RCE) Scholarship. All paid full or part-time local association chief executive officers and staff specialists can apply. Recipients will receive up to $475 to cover the expense of submitting the RCE applicant data form (ADF), and the one-time certification fee. Qualified candidates must demonstrate financial need and professional development initiative.
Contact: Krystal Allen
E-mail:kallen@realtors.org
Website: Click here to access form
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DSA Nomination Process Begins
Nomination Process begins for 2009 Distinguished Service Award (DSA). Criteria for nominations is to have at least 25 years of REALTOR service and/or be at least 60 years of age, and to be actively involved in the activities of the local, state and national associations. Nomination forms may be obtained online after January 1st, 2009 and must be mailed to NAR, postmarked no later than March 15th, 2009. An electronic photograph of all nominees should be e-mailed to AThompson@Realtors.org. Selection of the 2009 recipients is made at the 2009 Midyear Legislative Meetings and the DSA Award will be presented at the November REALTOR Conference in 2009 in San Diego.
Contact: Alisa Thompson
E-mail:athompson@realtors.org
Website: Click here for more information
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Include Your Message in the 2009 Member Reference Guide!
NAR offers your Association the opportunity to include your benefit information in the 2008 Member Reference Guide. These Guides are customized so only your primary, renewing members receive your printed message on the front inside cover page. The 3-step process to participate is easy. Just visit the Web site to contribute your Association's message and pay online with a credit card. The deadline to submit your information is March 3, 2009. Guides mail to renewing members in June, and monthly through the end of 2009 to new members.
Contact: Rebecca Daly
E-mail:rdaly@realtors.org
Website: View more information
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Leading Edge in Association Management
OPEN TO AEs and Volunteer Leaders!!
This AE professional development program, tailored for AEs and volunteer leaders, is presented in conjunction with the REALTORS® Conference and Expo. The two-hour event focuses on association management and industry topics targeted to various segments of the AE constituency and volunteer leaders, including those who are new to leadership positions, seasoned AEs and leaders, chief staff executives, staff specialists, and AEs with and without professional designations.
Contact: Laurie Oken
E-mail:loken@realtors.org
Website: Click here for more information
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New AE Orientation
An all expenses paid trip to Chicago for new chief staff executives to learn more about the REALTOR® organization and the many resources available from NAR. Meet a number of key NAR staff in different areas of the association and learn about how they can serve as a valuable resource, and help make a difference for your members.
Contact: Krystal Allen
E-mail:kallen@realtors.org
Website: Click here for New AE Orientation Resources
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New AE Orientation
An all expenses paid trip to Chicago for new chief staff executives to learn more about the REALTOR® organization and the many resources available from NAR. Meet a number of key NAR staff in different areas of the association and learn about how they can serve as a valuable resource, and help make a difference for your members.
Contact: Krystal Allen
E-mail:kallen@realtors.org
Website: Click here for New AE Orientation Resources
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Open 2011 Leadership Academy Application
The opening date for submitting leadership Academy application is October 26, 2009. The Leadership Academy is a 9-month program for state and local REALTOR® members interested in pursuing national leadership should apply. REALTOR® members who have a passion for the industry and a visionfor the future of organized real estate. Some formal leadership training or experience required. Identify your members and enourage them to appy.
Contact: Rita Baldwin
E-mail:rbaldwin@realtors.org
Website: Learn about NAR Leadership Academy
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Quarterly REALTOR® Safety Mailing and Webinar on Identity Theft
NAR is hosting quarterly safety webinars, available free through REALTOR® University. A postcard promoting the December 3 event and registration instructions, as well as tips for members and their clients mails November 13 to AEs. The postcard and oter promotional materials are available online at www.REALTOR.org/Safety.
The webinar, Identity Theft - Protecting You & Your Clients, will be held December 3 at 11amEST. Details at www.REALTOR.org/SafetyWebinar.
Contact: Rebecca Daly
E-mail:safety@realtors.org
Website: www.realtor.org/safety
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RCE Scholarship Application
Nominate yourself to receive a REALTOR® association Certified Executive (RCE) Scholarship. All paid full or part-time local association chief executive officers and staff specialists can apply. Recipients will receive up to $475 to cover the expense of submitting the RCE applicant data form (ADF/$325), and the one-time certification fee ($150). Qualified candidates must demonstrate financial need and professional development initiative.
Contact: Krystal Allen
E-mail:kallen@realtors.org
Website: Click here to access form
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RETS Meeting
RETS is the technology used to share real estate information. RETS allows efficient, cost-effective use of MLS content; streamlining the distribution of data into various agent and consumer products.
Contact: Debbie Mayer
E-mail:myronadams@gmail.com
Website: | RETS Meeting
RETS is the technology used to share real estate information. RETS allows efficient, cost-effective use of MLS content; streamlining the distribution of data into various agent and consumer products.
Contact: Debbie Mayer
E-mail:myronadams@gmail.com
Website: View more information
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Smith Leadership Society Nominations
Nominate one of your peers for consideration into the Dr. Almon R. "Bud" Smith, RCE, AE Leadership Society. The Smith Society recognizes AEs who have shown themselves to be leading contributors to the industry and the profession. Much like a fellows program, members will play an active, ongoing role as innovators and mentors for the AE community. New members will be selected at the AE Institute.
Contact: Cynthia Bair
E-mail:cbair@realtors.org
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University of Chicago Strategies in Non Profit Management Certificate Program: Essential Financial Tools for Nonprofit Managers (core course)
Today's leaders of nonprofit organizations are under increasing pressure from the public, their constituents, and their trustees to demonstrate their skills in managing the finances of their organizations. But what knowledge does one need to effectively oversee the financial management of such an organization? This course will help those executives who lack a technical accounting or financial background, but who have responsibility for financial oversight and/or decision-making in a nonprofit organization learn the financial accounting principles that affect nonprofit financial reporting. Students will also learn about the different governing bodies and financial accounting principles that affect nonprofit reporting.
Class size is limited to 35. Registration fee (includes lunch); $350 for certificate program enrollees; $250 for non-certificate enrollees.
Contact: Laurie Oken
E-mail:loken@realtors.org
Website: Click here for more information
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University of Chicago Strategies in Non Profit Management Certificate Program: Increasing Board Effectiveness (optional course)
The success of many nonprofits is directly related to the effectiveness of their boards of directors. The board's role is extremely important, yet political or structural problems often limit how well a board understands and furthers the mission of an organization. This course will teach students to improve the effectiveness of governing boards. Students will examine common hindrances to effective governance in terms of board structure, processes, and dynamics. Through in-class and homework assignments, you will analyze your organization's board using case studies to help you identify strengths and weaknesses, and develop strategies for improving board operation. Learn how your board can focus on organizational strategy to raise expectations, increase cohesiveness, build closer partnerships, create flexibility, and add value.
Contact: Laurie Oken
E-mail:loken@realtors.org
Website: Click here for more information
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