{"id":12190,"date":"2022-08-18T18:13:36","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T18:13:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/?p=12190"},"modified":"2022-08-18T18:13:36","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T18:13:36","slug":"gadfly-newsletter-november-2020-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/newsletters\/gadfly\/08-2022","title":{"rendered":"GADFly Newsletter \u2013 August 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

Don\u2019t Let Hidden Biases Hamper Your Members\u2019 Business Relationships.<\/strong> <\/u>
\nMake sure your members are upholding the law and helping to build thriving communities. NAR\u2019s Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing<\/a> is a certificate course that helps REALTORS\u00ae learn tactics to avoid fair housing pitfalls and interrupt stereotypical thinking so your members can provide equal professional service to every customer or client. Encourage your members to register today<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New AE\/GAD Orientation: September 15 – 16<\/strong>
\nTwice a year, NAR holds a two-day orientation at our DC office for new AEs and GADs. This training highlights opportunities for state and local REALTOR\u00ae associations to engage in community and consumer outreach, legislative and political advocacy, RPAC, campaign services, and research. It also provides valuable information on creating successful REALTOR\u00ae Party advocacy and outreach efforts for your association. Registration is now open<\/a> and limited to 35 attendees on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Contact Jim MacGregor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

GAD Advisory Group Application<\/strong>
\nAre you interested in serving on the GAD Advisory Group?\u00a0 This is your opportunity to make your voice heard in the professional and personal development of GADs. If you liked the programing at the GAD Institute in Philly, felt topics were missing, have ideas on new formats, or just plain love planning a party \u2013 we want you!\u00a0 The institute is only as successful as the dedication and desires of the advisory board.\u00a0 The REALTOR organization\u2019s strength comes from the commitment of our volunteers and the AG is no exception. Apply for the GAD AG!\u00a0 Deadline is August 31.<\/a>\u00a0 If you have any questions about the GAD AG contact the GAD AG Chair Josh Dix<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Community Outreach<\/h2>\n

Placemaking Projects are Winning Propositions for Your Association<\/strong>!
\nEngage in local projects that transform unused or underused sites into welcoming destinations accessible to everyone.\u00a0 Partner with local government and nonprofits to create a new public space such as a downtown gathering spot, park, playground, dog park, community garden, trailhead or storybook trail.\u00a0 Utilize a Placemaking Grant<\/a> to offset construction costs. For inspiration download the Placemaking Grant Guide<\/a> and\/or visit the Spaces to Places<\/em> blog<\/a>. To learn more, contact Catherine Mesick<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Reminder: Community Outreach Grant Application Deadline Around the Corner <\/strong>
\nMake plans to apply for Smart Growth<\/a>, Housing Opportunity<\/a>, Fair Housing<\/a>, <\/u>\u00a0Placemaking<\/a> and Rural Outreach<\/a> grant to position your association and REALTORS\u00ae as leaders in improving their communities through education and advocacy by October 15th! Need ideas on how a grant can help fund your advocacy effort? Search success stories<\/a> <\/u>or sign-up<\/a> for a 30-minute one-on-one meeting with staff experts via Zoom to brainstorm ways your association can leverage a Community Outreach Grant<\/a>. Questions?<\/strong> Contact Christine Windle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Build Smarter and Stronger Communities<\/strong>
\nSmart growth focuses on improving communities, making them more livable, sustainable, healthy, and prosperous. State and local associations can apply for a Smart Growth Grant<\/a> to support advocacy for better land use, underwrite a transportation study, promote downtown revitalization or historic preservation, enhance walkability, and so much more. Access Ideas for Using a Smart Growth grant<\/a> or search \u201cSmart Growth\u201d within REALTOR Party Success Stories<\/a> for ideas and inspiration. To learn more, contact Hugh Morris<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/u>REALTOR\u00ae Party Success Stories \u2013 August 2022 <\/strong>Each month, stories highlighting state and local associations who leveraged a REALTOR Party grant or resource that led to an advocacy “win” are highlighted and cataloged in the REALTOR Party Success Stories.<\/a> Success stories created in August aligned with the sustainability theme include:<\/p>\n