| THE GADFLY |
| July 2019 |
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 Aug. 7: Can the Broadband Gap in Rural America be Closed?
Tune in to our webinar on August 7 to get an overview of the digital divide; its impact on real estate and communities; and efforts underway to bridge the divide including funding and changes in laws to accelerate broadband deployment. Panelists include two of your fellow GADs who will describe how they advocated for broadband legislation in their states. Register today. For more information, contact Holly Moskerintz at 202-383-1157. |
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Aug. 16: Applications for GAD Advisory Group Open Positions Due
If you would like to be considered to serve on the GAD Advisory Group’s open positions for 2019 - 2021, please see the official duties then fill out the GAD Advisory Group application form no later than August 16. While positions are limited, the goal is to provide representation from a variety of diverse backgrounds, localities and GAD roles. For additional information, contact Julia Parenteau , Kelli Starrett or Kyle Lambert-London. Thanks for your interest! |
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Sept. 12 – 13: New GAD & AE Orientation – Registration Is Open!
Registration is now available for NAR’s 1.5 day REALTOR® Party Advocacy New GAD and AE Orientation on Sept. 12 - 13 held at the NAR offices in Washington, D.C. The REALTOR® Party Advocacy New GAD and AE Orientation is for GADs, and AEs without GADs, who have been in their role for fewer than 18 months and would like to learn the basics of the REALTOR® Party, including the tools, services, program details, and how these programs qualify for association Core Standards requirements. For programmatic details, qualifications and registration, please visit our website or contact Kyle Lambert London. |
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| 2019 GAD Institute |
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| Thank you for attending the 2019 GAD Institute in Cincinnati. What a week! Below you can find speaker presentations, handouts, and professional photos that capture the sessions and events that took place. For those who attended, check for info on your free “head shot” photos included with your registration. We hope that EVERYONE (whether you attended or not, are a GAD or AE) will complete the GAD Institute Annual Evaluation. We use this feedback to improve the offerings for the GAD Institute and professional development for GADs throughout the year. Thanks for your support and your interest!
If you would like a photo touched up, please email Teressa at tcatrambone@hellooa.com. |
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GADs Give Back – update
This year the GADs chose to support Project Connect, part of the Cincinnati School System, in order to thank and give back to the community that hosted us for the 2019 GAD Institute. Project Connect is the only program in the Greater Cincinnati are exclusively serving children experiencing homelessness. It provides advocacy paired with specialized education services and lifestyle enrichment opportunities throughout the year for children who have neither a voice, nor a choice, in being homeless. Through a collection of stuffed hygiene bags and a GoFundMe page, the GADs collected hundreds of needed hygiene products and raised $10,500, enabling Project Connect to expand their program to 13- and 14-year old children, and serve the roughly 1,700 already enrolled. A special thank you to EVERYONE who contributed! |
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2019 GAD Institute Evaluation – IMPORTANT!
Please take a few minutes to complete a survey, regardless of whether you attended the 2019 GAD Institute or not, using this secure link: https://www.research.net/r/9RB6XRS. We use your feedback to improve the offerings for the GAD Institute, and to improve professional development for GADs throughout the year.
Your responses will remain completely confidential, as results will be reported in aggregate and not at the individual level. We will not sell or distribute your name or any information about you to another party. You may choose to enter your name at the conclusion of the survey to be entered into a drawing for a gift card. Thank you, in advance, for your feedback! Please send questions to surveys@realtors.org. |
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Mark Your Calendars and Your Budgets for the 2020 GAD Institute
For your planning purposes, the 2020 GAD Institute takes place in Philadelphia July 14 – 16, 2020. NAR group rates at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel will be $179 per night plus taxes and fees. The registration fee will remain the same at $550 (late registration will be $600). Details provided at REALTORParty.realtor |
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| Advocacy Resources |
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August Recess Resources
As always, during the August recess, we are asking FPCs to conduct an in-district meeting with their members of congress. This is not mandatory but highly encouraged as a great way to interact with lawmakers away from the hustle and bustle of Washington, D.C. The talking points this year will look familiar. They include Flood Insurance, GSE Reform, and Infrastructure. Information has been posted on nar.realtor. A webinar was held to discuss talking points, resource materials, ways to tell your story around these issues, and how to incorporate social and other media. If you have questions, please contact your political representative or Victoria Givens. |
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Do You Have a New GAD Staffer?
Update GAD contact information in NAR’s GAD Directory. Are you a new Government Affairs Director, serving your association in a GA or REALTOR® Party capacity? Please add (or remove) any contact information there. Help us keep this list accurate and up to date. Thanks! |
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REALTOR® Party Advocacy Wins Awards
NAR consultant ACCESS Marketing Services received five Summit Creative Awards for work done on behalf of REALTOR® associations. Of the entries submitted from 27 countries in 86 categories, below are those awards. The more than 4,500 creative submissions were judged based on strength of concept/ideation/big idea, quality of execution, and ability to persuade.
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TV/Commercial Spot 5000 to 25000 |
Ada County ID - Vehicle Registration Ballot Measure - Rat Race Video |
| Silver |
Public Service Campaign |
Beaufort County SC - Sales Tax Referendum - Vote Yes Campaign |
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Political Marketing |
Harris County TX - Vote for Flood Control District Prop A - Postcard |
| Silver |
Political Marketing |
Carl Marcellino for NY State Senate District 5 - Postcard |
| Silver |
Microsite |
Unlock the Door to Affordable Housing Website |
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| RPAC News |
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Aug. 20: Corporate Ally Program Best Practices Training Webinar
Do you know how the Corporate Ally Program works to benefit your association and the whole real estate industry? Join Leslie Cantu, TREPAC Director, Texas REALTORS®; Peter Kelly, Director of RPAC Technology & Online Fundraising, NAR; Kristin Nash, Director of Political Fundraising, NC REALTORS®; and Allyson Nelson, Political Fundraising Manager, NAR, on Tuesday, August 20 at 2:00 pm EST for a webinar to discuss the changes and benefits to the Corporate Ally Program, answer technical and reporting questions, and hear from GADs who have used the program successfully. Register today. For more information, contact Liz Demorest at 202-383-1061. |
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Corporate Ally Program Resources
Want to take advantage of the Corporate Ally Program to help you reach your 2019 fundraising goals while supporting REALTOR® issues? Check out the Corporate Ally Program Brochure and updated FAQs for more information. For more information, contact Allyson Nelson at 202-383-1156. |
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Sept. 20: 2019 President’s Circle Deadline
All four President’s Circle rounds have now launched for 2019! The full $2,000 investment is due by September 30, 2019, but please encourage your members not to wait to complete their commitment! View the current President’s Circle Roster online. For more information, contact Avery Walker at 202-383-7510. |
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2020 President’s Circle Conference Update
The 2020 President’s Circle Conference will be held in Miami, Fla., from February 24 - 27, 2020. President’s Circle members who invested the full $2,000 by July 31 will be able to register for the conference beginning on August 5, 2019. Early registrants have first access (at their own expense) to a limited number of rooms reserved for nights before/after the conference for the lower conference rate.
After the initial launch, registration will be open to members on a rolling basis, as follows:
Registration Round 1
Launch Date: August 5
Invitees: PC members who complete their $2000 investment by July 31
Registration Round 2
Launch Date: September 5
Invitees: PC members who complete their $2000 investment by August 31
Registration Round 3
Launch Date: October 4
Invitees: PC members who complete their $2000 investment by September 30 Contact Avery Walker at 202-383-7510 for questions regarding the President’s Circle program.
Contact Patricia Tarhon at 202-383-1119 for questions regarding registration for the 2020 President’s Circle Conference. |
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| NAR’s Economic Outlook |
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Profile of International Activity in U.S. Residential Real Estate - Foreign buyer purchases of U.S. existing homes during April 2018 – March 2019 fell sharply to $77.9 billion from the $121 billion during the prior 12-month period (April 2017 ‒ March 2018) — a 36% drop. |
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Existing-Home Sales - June 2019 brought 5.27 million in sales, a median sales price of $285,700, and 4.4 months of inventory. The median sales price is up 4.3% year over year, and inventory is up 0.1% from June 2018. |
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State Employment Monitor - All states had job gains in June, with the strongest gains in the South and West states, led by Nevada (3.4%), Utah (3.0%), Arizona (2.8%), South Dakota (2.7%), Florida (2.6%), Washington (2.6%), Texas (2.5%), Idaho (2.4%), Wyoming (2.3%), and Colorado (2.0%). |
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Foot Traffic for June 2019 - The foot traffic index decreased 5.6 points in June from May. |
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Pending Home Sales Climb 2.8% in June - Each of the four major regions recorded a rise in contract activity, with the West experiencing the highest surge. |
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For more information on NAR’s Economic Outlook, contact Meredith Dunn at 202-383-1207. |
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Message from the GAD Chair
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Matthew Leger
GAD Chair
REALTORS® of the Palm Beaches and Greater Fort Lauderdale |
Hopefully you’ve caught up on sleep and emails, now that we are two weeks past the end of GAD Institute in Cincinnati. GADs are always quick to move on to the next thing, but before we do:
THANK YOU to our hosts, the Cincinnati and Ohio REALTORS®, especially Mark Quarry, who is a consummate professional with impressively deep ties to his community. You showed us how it should be done!
Our exceptional staff at NAR, especially Kyle Lambert-London, Beth Brittingham, Vanessa Lopez, Stephanie Quinn, and Tiane Harrison, you make us look like the nerdy rock stars we always wanted to be. You’re the best.
The ever-increasing support within NAR for GAD Nation has been amazing, and we know it’s because of Bill Malkasian and Gerry Allen. Thanks for bringing your A-Team; your support means so much to us.
And what an honor it was to have CEO Bob Goldberg join us, along with your friend and mine, President John Smaby. Add in Tracy Kasper and Christine Hansen, and we had the leadership panel to beat all panels. Thank you for your time, attention, and willingness to tackle tough issues.
Any and all accolades for the Institute content are due to the GAD Advisory Group. Just get out of the way and they’ll develop three solid days of intense, interesting, and relevant programming! A special shout-out to the Short-Term Rental and Affordable Housing workgroups: you’ve started something big. I can’t wait to see where it goes.
Chairman Matthew Leger, you are a thoughtful and humble leader, and it’s my pleasure to call you my colleague and friend. Congratulations on a stellar year.
Lastly, you have elected Kelli Walker Starrett as your 2019-2020 Vice Chair. Kelli is a fierce and admirable advocate, and I’m grateful she’s on our team.
Looking forward, so much is already underway, with even more yet to come.
Applications are open for the 2019-2021 GAD Advisory Group. Its hugely important that the group be comprised of a diverse collection of opinions and expertise, and you all have something unique to offer – please consider applying if you are interested in serving in that capacity.
Earlier this week the GAD Mentorship Program was officially rolled out, and conversations between newer and experienced GADs have already started. It’s such a cool way to learn from each another in a one-on-one environment.
I’m so excited for the year ahead, and the opportunity for us all to carry forward the work of those who came before us, and ensure that GADs continue to grow, learn, and hone our collective skills on behalf of the REALTOR® Party.
One of the greatest benefits of GAD Nation is the relationships and networks we create among ourselves – so keep talking. See you in San Francisco in November!
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