{"id":112,"date":"2017-08-18T14:26:40","date_gmt":"2017-08-18T18:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/realtorparty.com\/?page_id=112"},"modified":"2025-07-14T14:48:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T14:48:24","slug":"new-ae-gad-orientation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/hub\/training\/new-ae-gad-orientation","title":{"rendered":"New AE\/GAD Advocacy Orientation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752503357236{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-20859\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-Fall-New-GAD-Orientation-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-Fall-New-GAD-Orientation-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-Fall-New-GAD-Orientation-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-Fall-New-GAD-Orientation-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-Fall-New-GAD-Orientation-958x719.jpg 958w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-Fall-New-GAD-Orientation.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Newly hired Association Executives (AEs), Government Affairs Directors (GADs), and those hired to promote and manage REALTOR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Party activities are invited to attend this orientation.<\/p>\n<p>The orientation will offer an in-depth opportunity to learn about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>REALTOR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Party tools and services for associations to champion their advocacy, outreach, and community issues;<\/li>\n<li>How RPAC grants and tools can help increase investments;<\/li>\n<li>How the NAR Policy and Lobbying teams work with associations to promote the REALTOR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> federal agenda, and available tools to educate REALTORS<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> on the important issues facing their business;<\/li>\n<li>Valuable NAR economic research tools and products available for you; and<\/li>\n<li>Ways to help you effectively communicate with your members about the REALTOR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Party and the value your association provides them.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>In Person Training<\/h2>\n<p>This 1.5 day in-person orientation is held in NAR\u2019s DC Office. Advanced registration is required to attend and will close at 30 registrants.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;REGISTER HERE&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;violet&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-link&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2Frk36e6uxHS|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<p><strong>Facilitators<\/strong>: In-person training will be facilitated NAR staff experts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Materials<\/strong>: Session materials will be provided to course participants. All presentations will be made available after the program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expenses: <\/strong>NAR will cover most of the expenses for this orientation, although associations will bear some minimal costs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NAR pays for or provides:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Economy travel expenses to and from Washington, D.C.<\/li>\n<li>Two-night hotel accommodations.<\/li>\n<li>Most meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Thursday; breakfast and lunch on Friday).<\/li>\n<li>Ground transportation to\/from airport to hotel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Local association pays for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Parking at and\/or transportation to\/from your local airport<\/li>\n<li>Meals on Wednesday\/Friday evening<\/li>\n<li>Other miscellaneous expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Air Travel<\/h2>\n<p>NAR&#8217;s D.C. office is serviced by both Washington Reagan (DCA) and Dulles International (IAD) Airports.<\/p>\n<h2>Ground Transportation<\/h2>\n<p>Both IAD and DCA are served by Metro but require transfers. <a href=\"https:\/\/wmata.com\/schedules\/maps\/\">Click here to view the map and check for stop closures.<\/a> Taxis and other rideshare vehicles also pick up\/drop off at designated areas at both airports.<\/p>\n<p>You must contact <a href=\"mailto:jsims@nar.realtor\">Jami Sims<\/a> prior to the event if you intend to drive your personal vehicle to D.C. to confirm eligibility for reimbursement.<\/p>\n<h2>Hotel<\/h2>\n<p>NAR will make hotel reservations at a nearby hotel for all attendees for two (2) nights.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;green&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-link&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nar.realtor%2Fgadorientation.nsf%2Fstartreg%3Fopenform|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;alert alert-danger&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>**Due to COVID-19 we are not able to offer this orientation in person, however, when we can once again off this on-site, the orientation and cost of travel will be free of charge to participating AEs and GADs.**<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Upcoming dates:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/gadorientation.nsf\/startreg?openform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>September 15 \u2013 16, 2022<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--<a class=\"btn btn-success btn-lg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/new-gadae-orientation-february-2021-tickets-138854390219\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">[icon name=\"calendar-check-o\" class=\"\" unprefixed_class=\"\"] REGISTER NOW<\/a>--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/News-Events-Sample-AE-GAD-Orientation-Agenda.pdf\">View a sample New AE\/GAD Orientation agenda<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Contact <a href=\"mailto:jmacgregor@nar.realtor\">Jim MacGregor<\/a> at 202-383-1188.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-671 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AE-GAD-Orientation-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AE-GAD-Orientation-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AE-GAD-Orientation-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AE-GAD-Orientation-958x719.jpg 958w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AE-GAD-Orientation.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><!--<a class=\"btn btn-success btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/new-gadae-orientation-february-2021-tickets-138854390219\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">[icon name=\"calendar-check-o\" class=\"\" unprefixed_class=\"\"] REGISTER NOW<\/a>--><\/p>\n<p>Newly hired Association Executives (AEs), Government Affairs Directors (GADs) and those hired to promote and manage REALTOR\u00ae Party activities are invited to attend the orientation. The orientation will offer an in-depth opportunity to learn about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>REALTOR\u00ae Party tools and services for associations to champion their advocacy, outreach and community issues;<\/li>\n<li>How RPAC grants and tools can help increase investments;<\/li>\n<li>How the NAR Policy and Lobbying teams work with associations to promote the REALTOR\u00ae federal agenda, and available tools to educate REALTORS\u00ae on the important issues facing their business;<\/li>\n<li>Valuable NAR economic research tools and products available for you; and<\/li>\n<li>Ways to help you effectively communicate with your members about the REALTOR\u00ae Party and the value your association provides them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/5mhJDVXpTK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register for the 2023 Fall New AE\/GAD Advocacy Orientation (August 24 \u2013 25, 2023) here.<\/a><!--<strong class=\"alert alert-danger\">Sept. 12 \u2013 Sept. 13, 2019 session is full.<\/strong>-->[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Upcoming dates:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>September 15 \u2013 16, 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--<a class=\"btn btn-success btn-lg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/new-gadae-orientation-february-2021-tickets-138854390219\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">[icon name=\"calendar-check-o\" class=\"\" unprefixed_class=\"\"] REGISTER NOW<\/a>--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/News-Events-Sample-AE-GAD-Orientation-Agenda.pdf\">View a sample New AE\/GAD Orientation agenda<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Contact <a href=\"mailto:jmacgregor@nar.realtor\">Jim MacGregor<\/a> at 202-383-1188.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-671 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AE-GAD-Orientation-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AE-GAD-Orientation-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AE-GAD-Orientation-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AE-GAD-Orientation-958x719.jpg 958w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AE-GAD-Orientation.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Newly hired Association Executives (AEs), Government Affairs Directors (GADs) and those hired to promote and manage REALTOR\u00ae Party activities are invited to attend a day-and-a-half orientation at the NAR offices in Washington, D.C. The orientation will offer an in-depth opportunity to learn about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>REALTOR\u00ae Party tools and services for associations to champion their advocacy, outreach and community issues;<\/li>\n<li>Programs and services available to help meet the association\u2019s Core Standards Advocacy requirements;<\/li>\n<li>How RPAC grants and tools can help increase investments;<\/li>\n<li>How the NAR Government Affairs team works with associations to promote the REALTOR\u00ae federal agenda, and work with their association counterparts and educate REALTORS\u00ae on the important issues facing their business;<\/li>\n<li>Valuable NAR economic research tools and products available for you; and<\/li>\n<li>Ways to help you effectively communicate with your members about the REALTOR\u00ae Party and the value your association provides them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This orientation, including the cost of travel, will be offered three times a year and is free of charge to participating AEs and GADs.\u00a0State and local associations should inform NAR as soon as possible when they have hired a new GAD.<\/p>\n<p><!--<strong class=\"alert alert-danger\">Sept. 12 \u2013 Sept. 13, 2019 session is full.<\/strong>--><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 10px 0;\">\n<h2>Upcoming dates:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>February 20 &amp; 21, 2020 (Thursday &amp; Friday)<\/li>\n<li>September 10 &amp; 11, 2020 (Thursday &amp; Friday)<br \/>\n(Registration will open approximately two months in advance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"margin: 6px 0;\" href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/News-Events-Sample-AE-GAD-Orientation-Agenda.pdf\">View a sample New AE\/GAD Orientation agenda<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Contact <a href=\"mailto:jmacgregor@nar.realtor\">Jim MacGregor<\/a> at 202-383-1188.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Newly hired Association Executives (AEs), Government Affairs Directors (GADs) and those hired to promote and manage REALTOR\u00ae Party activities are invited to attend the one-day virtual orientation.","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":111,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[151,150,152,149,147,1055,148,80],"class_list":["post-112","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","tag-ae-orientation","tag-aegad-orientation","tag-gad-orientation","tag-gadae-orientation","tag-new-ae-and-gad-orientation","tag-new-ae-gad-orientation","tag-orientation","tag-training"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/112","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=112"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/112\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23444,"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/112\/revisions\/23444"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/111"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}