RCE @ AEI
Lifelong learning is a critical element to continued success.
The AE Institute Advisory Board and the RCE Certification Board
both bring exciting opportunities for you to achieve that success.
You’ll earn 25 points for attending the Institute and take away
practical information, share ideas, meet others interested in the
designation with whom you may form a study team, and even have
some fun!
RCE Exams
Candidates for the REALTOR® association Certified Executive (RCE)
designation can take the exam while attending the 2009 AE Institute.
Information about exam reservations will be sent to qualified
designation candidates.
RCE Exam
Friday, March 20, 8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
RCE CAE+5 Exam
Friday, March 20, 8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
AE Institute & RCE Orientation
Saturday, March 21, 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
In addition to learning how to select the right Institute sessions for you,
this combination AE Institute Orientation and RCE Orientation session
will give you a first-look at the RCE designation process.
RCE ADF Workshop
Sunday, March 22, 7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Need help filling out the RCE Applicant Data Form (ADF)? Come to this
nuts and bolts work session and walk through the ADF. Learn about the
RCE designation process, including how to maximize your ADF points.
Earn 5 points just for attending.
RCE Designee Reception
Monday, March 23, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
This special networking reception is for RCE designees only. Join your fellow designees for some refreshments and informal networking.
New AE Fundamentals
These early-morning classes are an extension of NAR’s New AE Orientation
sessions. Join us Sunday – Tuesday mornings to learn more about the basics
of REALTOR® association management. While geared toward new AEs, these
sessions are open to all Institute attendees.
I'm a New AE - Now What?
Sunday, March 22, 7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Cindy Butts, RCE, CAE, EVP, Maine Association of REALTORS®
The first year on the job can be a series of surprises, combined with the
necessity of learning, managing, and navigating a wide range of activities
and personalities. And it can be overwhelming, to say the least. Find out
what you should look for, common mistakes made the first year, and
resources available to you.
NAR Policy 101
Monday, March 23, 7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Kristine Erickson, Policy Consultant, Board Policy & Programs, NAR;
Rodney Gansho, RCE, Manager, Policy Information, Board Policy & Programs, NAR
Policy is just one of the many facets of a REALTOR® association executive’s job.
Is it possible to know everything about policy? Probably not. But with the tools
available to you from NAR, you’ll be well on your way to managing policy issues
at your association. Learn about NAR’s policy review process, Code of Ethics
training, on-line resources, and other “need-to-know” information to understand
this key component of REALTOR® association management.
NRDS and E-commerce
Tuesday, March 24, 7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Chris DeRosa, RCE, Managing Director, Finance, NAR
Come learn what you need to do to maintain members’ NRDS data, and learn
the importance of how NRDS data interacts with the local, state, and
national associations, as well as other systems such as Realtor.com,
the Action Center, mailing lists, and more. Learn the benefits of using
the free REALTOR® E-commerce network such as online dues invoicing,
interfacing with your webpages/forms, and more. Bring your questions and
Chris will supply the answers.
NAR Policy and Dues Procedures
Tuesday, March 24, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Tricia Grace, RCE, Membership Manager, Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®, KS;
John Pierpoint, Vice President Finance and Comptroller, NAR
Attend this session and get the answers to your questions about the NAR dues
remittance and collection process. Some of the topics covered include NAR Bylaws,
dues transmittal completion, Public Awareness Campaign assessments, Institute
Affiliate member dues, and the NAR delinquency/collection process.
