{"id":159,"date":"2017-08-29T11:57:37","date_gmt":"2017-08-29T15:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/realtorparty.com\/?page_id=159"},"modified":"2025-10-06T21:02:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T21:02:46","slug":"gad-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/gads","title":{"rendered":"GAD Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Education and Training<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Government Affairs Directors (GAD) Institute\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>The GAD Institute is an annual event that promotes the education, networking and professional development of state and local REALTOR\u00ae\u00a0Association government affairs directors. The Institute provides a forum for GADs to hear from nationally recognized speakers and other GADs on a variety of topics of interest to government affairs professionals.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/events\/gad-institute\">Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New AE\/GAD Orientation<\/strong><br \/>Newly hired Association Executives, Government Affairs Directors (GADs) and those hired to promote and manage REALTOR\u00ae Party activities (less than 18 months in their positions), \u00a0are invited to attend a day-and-a-half orientation at the NAR offices in Washington, D.C. <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/events\/new-ae-gad-orientation\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Online Resources<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1759783776573{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>GAD Advisory Group Members, Application, and Member Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Meet the GAD Advisory Group<br \/><\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24025 size-large alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-2026-GAD-Advisory-Group-Announcement-1024x566.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-2026-GAD-Advisory-Group-Announcement-1024x566.png 1024w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-2026-GAD-Advisory-Group-Announcement-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-2026-GAD-Advisory-Group-Announcement-768x424.png 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-2026-GAD-Advisory-Group-Announcement-1536x848.png 1536w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-2026-GAD-Advisory-Group-Announcement-958x529.png 958w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-2026-GAD-Advisory-Group-Announcement.png 1881w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>GAD Policies and Procedures (Updated 2020)<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Resources-Campaign-Services-GAD-Resources-GAD-Policies-and-Procedures.pdf\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GAD Directory<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/gads\/gad-directory\">Use our map to find Government Affairs Directors (GADs).<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GADFly Archive<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/newsletters\/gadfly-archive.html\">Check out older issues of this monthly newsletter.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Government Affairs Directors Facebook Group<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/9888327649\/\">Join this closed group on Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro-Property Platform State and Local Association Staff Toolkit<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/State-and-Local-Association-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23622 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/thumbnail_image.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"453\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/thumbnail_image.png 1018w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/thumbnail_image-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/thumbnail_image-768x322.png 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/thumbnail_image-958x402.png 958w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/a><br \/><strong><br \/>FPC Nomination System<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-center&#8221;]<a class=\"text-align:center;\" href=\"https:\/\/nominations.aristotle.com\/sitepages\/homepage.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-di-id=\"di-id-60d6c841-667edc54\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20120 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/screen1.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/screen1.png 400w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/screen1-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Nominate An FPC<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-center&#8221;]<a class=\"text-align:center;\" href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/appsDocs\/fpcs\/FPC-Nomination-System-1-pager.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-di-id=\"di-id-60d6c841-667edc54\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20120 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/onePager.png\" alt=\"\" \/>Instructions (one pager)<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-center&#8221;]<a class=\"text-align:center;\" href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/appsDocs\/fpcs\/FPC-Nomination-System-State-Association-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-di-id=\"di-id-60d6c841-667edc54\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20120 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fullInstructions.png\" alt=\"\" \/>Instructions<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-center&#8221;]<a class=\"text-align:center;\" href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fpcTimline.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-di-id=\"di-id-60d6c841-667edc54\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20120 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fpcTimline.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>Timeline<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>FPC Meritorious Service Award<\/strong><br \/>Nominate an FPC for their exceptional service to NAR.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/member-consumer\/fpcs\/fpc-meritorious-service-award.html\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FPC\u00a0Quarterly Field Report Tool<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/member-consumer\/fpc\/field-reports\/fpc-quarterly-field-report-tool\">Generate the field report tally on the FPCs in your state at any time. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Logos<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/about-us\/realtor-party-logos-and-graphics.html\">Download logos<\/a> to use to promote the REALTOR\u00ae Party.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?\u00a0<\/strong>Contact <a href=\"mailto:jsims@nar.realtor\">Jami Sims<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Onboard a New GAD or REALTOR\u00ae Party staff member <a href=\"\/campaign-services\/gads\/gad-directory\">HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If you are a new Government Affairs Director or serve in a similar role, or a REALTOR\u00ae Party programmatic role, please visit the GAD Directory to on board your new staff person. He\/she will receive a new GAD welcome email, will be added to GAD communications and will receive information about registering for the next REALTOR\u00ae Party Advocacy Orientation for New GADs and AEs.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"row\"><ul class=\"sort-destination isotope gallery-items\" data-sort-id=\"gallery\"><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1530  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zrSkJNsJZ0g\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Slide4-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>GAD Weekly Conference Call &#8211; May 28, 2020<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1530  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tN-g9Fnq2Aw\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Slide1-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>GAD Weekly Conference Call &#8211; April 23, 2020<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1530  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=S3i7b3_Xc2A\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Slide2-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>GAD Weekly Conference Call &#8211; June 25, 2020<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1530  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gYRn-rOV8mQ\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Slide3-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>GAD Weekly Conference Call &#8211; June 11, 2020<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1530  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_WCuLVhCBU0\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/NAR_Staff_PPT-Template_-2020-2-1-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>GAD Weekly Conference Call &#8211; April 16, 2020<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1530  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zX-ZNJrRTXs\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/NAR_Staff_PPT-Template_-2020-2-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>GAD Weekly Conference Call &#8211; April 9, 2020<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1530  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3a-SP_SBpvE\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/NAR_Staff_PPT-Template_-2020-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>GAD Weekly Conference Call &#8211; April 2, 2020<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1759783710474{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>GAD Advisory Group Members, Application, and Member Responsibilities<\/strong><br \/>Applications for the 2025 &#8211; 2027 GAD Advisory Group are now open (4 State Appointments and 3 Local Appointments available).<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/2qjR5D3gm6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Meet the GAD Advisory Group<br \/><\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24025 size-large alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-2026-GAD-Advisory-Group-Announcement-1024x566.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-2026-GAD-Advisory-Group-Announcement-1024x566.png 1024w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-2026-GAD-Advisory-Group-Announcement-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-2026-GAD-Advisory-Group-Announcement-768x424.png 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-2026-GAD-Advisory-Group-Announcement-1536x848.png 1536w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-2026-GAD-Advisory-Group-Announcement-958x529.png 958w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-2026-GAD-Advisory-Group-Announcement.png 1881w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>GAD Policies and Procedures (Updated 2020)<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Resources-Campaign-Services-GAD-Resources-GAD-Policies-and-Procedures.pdf\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GAD Directory<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/gads\/gad-directory\">Use our map to find Government Affairs Directors (GADs).<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GADFly Archive<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/newsletters\/gadfly-archive.html\">Check out older issues of this monthly newsletter.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Government Affairs Directors Facebook Group<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/9888327649\/\">Join this closed group on Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro-Property Platform State and Local Association Staff Toolkit<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/State-and-Local-Association-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23622 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/thumbnail_image.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"453\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/thumbnail_image.png 1018w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/thumbnail_image-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/thumbnail_image-768x322.png 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/thumbnail_image-958x402.png 958w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/a><br \/><strong><br \/>FPC Nomination System<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1737045944891{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>GAD Advisory Group Members, Application, and Member Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GAD Vice Chair Statement of Interest due <strong>April 30<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li>Statements must include your AEs signature and be emailed to <a href=\"mailto:jsims@nar.realtor\">Jami Sims<\/a> by the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Reminder: The Vice-Chair position alternates between State and Local GADs per the policies and procedures. This year, only Local GADs are eligible to apply.<\/li>\n<li>The election for Vice Chair takes place at the upcoming GAD Institute.<br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Meet the GAD Advisory Group<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-2025-GAD-AG_Updated-2025.01.16.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20978 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-2025-GAD-AG_Updated-2025.01.16-1024x569.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"453\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-2025-GAD-AG_Updated-2025.01.16-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-2025-GAD-AG_Updated-2025.01.16-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-2025-GAD-AG_Updated-2025.01.16-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-2025-GAD-AG_Updated-2025.01.16-958x533.png 958w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-2025-GAD-AG_Updated-2025.01.16.png 1473w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GAD Policies and Procedures (Updated 2020)<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Resources-Campaign-Services-GAD-Resources-GAD-Policies-and-Procedures.pdf\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GAD Directory<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/gads\/gad-directory\">Use our map to find Government Affairs Directors (GADs).<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GADFly Archive<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/newsletters\/gadfly-archive.html\">Check out older issues of this monthly newsletter.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Government Affairs Directors Facebook Group<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/9888327649\/\">Join this closed group on Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FPC Nomination System<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>GAD Advisory Group Members, Application, and Member Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GAD Vice Chair Statement of Interest due <strong>April 30<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li>Statements must include your AEs signature and be emailed to <a href=\"mailto:jsims@nar.realtor\">Jami Sims<\/a> by the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Reminder: The Vice-Chair position alternates between State and Local GADs per the policies and procedures. This year, only Local GADs are eligible to apply.<\/li>\n<li>The election for Vice Chair takes place at the upcoming GAD Institute.<br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>GAD Advisory Group Applications Closed<br \/><\/strong>Notifications will be made by end of August.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GAD Policies and Procedures (Updated 2020)<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Resources-Campaign-Services-GAD-Resources-GAD-Policies-and-Procedures.pdf\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GAD Directory<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/gads\/gad-directory\">Use our map to find Government Affairs Directors (GADs).<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GADFly Archive<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/newsletters\/gadfly-archive.html\">Check out older issues of this monthly newsletter.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Government Affairs Directors Facebook Group<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/9888327649\/\">Join this closed group on Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FPC Meritorious Service Award<\/strong><br \/>Nominate an FPC for their exceptional service to NAR.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/member-consumer\/fpcs\/fpc-meritorious-service-award.html\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FPC\u00a0Quarterly Field Report Tool<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/member-consumer\/member-consumer\/federal-political-coordinator-program\/field-reports\/fpc-quarterly-field-report-tool\">Generate the field report tally on the FPCs in your state at any time. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Logos<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/about-us\/realtor-party-logos-and-graphics.html\">Download logos<\/a> to use to promote the REALTOR\u00ae Party.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?\u00a0<\/strong>Contact <a href=\"mailto:jsims@nar.realtor\">Jami Sims<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Onboard a New GAD or REALTOR\u00ae Party staff member <a href=\"\/campaign-services\/gads\/gad-directory\">HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If you are a new Government Affairs Director or serve in a similar role, or a REALTOR\u00ae Party programmatic role, please visit the GAD Directory to on board your new staff person. He\/she will receive a new GAD welcome email, will be added to GAD communications and will receive information about registering for the next REALTOR\u00ae Party Advocacy Orientation for New GADs and AEs.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>GAD Advisory Group Members, Application, and Member Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!--<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/gads\/advisory-group-application\">GAD Advisory Group Application<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n\n<p>--><\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/gads\/advisory-group-application\">GAD Advisory Group Application<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/gads\/gad-advisory-duties\">Official Duties<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/gads\/advisory-group-application\">[icon name=\"wpforms\" class=\"\" unprefixed_class=\"\"] Application<\/a> (<strong>Applications must be submitted no later than August 31.)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n\n<p>--><\/p>\n<p><strong>GAD Policies and Procedures (Updated 2020)<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Resources-Campaign-Services-GAD-Resources-GAD-Policies-and-Procedures.pdf\">Learn More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GAD Directory<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/gads\/gad-directory\">Use our map to find Government Affairs Directors (GADs).<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GADFly Archive<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/newsletters\/gadfly-archive.html\">Check out older issues of this monthly newsletter.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Government Affairs Directors Facebook Group<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/9888327649\/\">Join this closed group on Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FPC Meritorious Service Award<\/strong><br \/>Nominate an FPC for their exceptional service to NAR.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/member-consumer\/fpcs\/fpc-meritorious-service-award.html\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FPC\u00a0Quarterly Field Report Tool<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/member-consumer\/member-consumer\/federal-political-coordinator-program\/field-reports\/fpc-quarterly-field-report-tool\">Generate the field report tally on the FPCs in your state at any time. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Logos<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/about-us\/realtor-party-logos-and-graphics.html\">Download logos<\/a> to use to promote the REALTOR\u00ae Party.<\/p>\n<p><strong>State and Local Coronavirus Resources<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/state-local-issues\/resources\/state-local-coronavirus-resources\">Stay up to date with the latest coronavirus resources.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?\u00a0<\/strong>Contact <a href=\"mailto:jsims@nar.realtor\">Jami Sims<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>On board a New GAD or REALTOR\u00ae Party staff member <a href=\"\/campaign-services\/gads\/gad-directory\">HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If you are a new Government Affairs Director or serve in a similar role, or a REALTOR\u00ae Party programmatic role, please visit the GAD Directory to on board your new staff person. He\/she will receive a new GAD welcome email, will be added to GAD communications and will receive information about registering for the next REALTOR\u00ae Party Advocacy Orientation for New GADs and AEs.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Education and Training<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Government Affairs Directors (GAD) Institute\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>The GAD Institute is an annual event that promotes the education, networking and professional development of state and local REALTOR\u00ae\u00a0Association government affairs directors. The Institute provides a forum for GADs to hear from nationally recognized speakers and other GADs on a variety of topics of interest to government affairs professionals.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/events\/gad-institute\">Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New AE\/GAD Orientation<\/strong><br \/>Newly hired Association Executives, Government Affairs Directors (GADs) and those hired to promote and manage REALTOR\u00ae Party activities (less than 18 months in their positions), \u00a0are invited to attend a day-and-a-half orientation at the NAR offices in Washington, D.C. <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/events\/new-ae-gad-orientation\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Online Resources<\/h2>\n<h3>GAD Weekly Conference Calls<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"row\"><ul class=\"sort-destination isotope gallery-items\" data-sort-id=\"gallery\"><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1530  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zrSkJNsJZ0g\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Slide4-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>GAD Weekly Conference Call &#8211; May 28, 2020<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1530  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tN-g9Fnq2Aw\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Slide1-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>GAD Weekly Conference Call &#8211; April 23, 2020<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1530  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=S3i7b3_Xc2A\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Slide2-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>GAD Weekly Conference Call &#8211; June 25, 2020<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1530  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gYRn-rOV8mQ\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Slide3-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>GAD Weekly Conference Call &#8211; June 11, 2020<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1530  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_WCuLVhCBU0\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/NAR_Staff_PPT-Template_-2020-2-1-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>GAD Weekly Conference Call &#8211; April 16, 2020<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1530  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zX-ZNJrRTXs\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/NAR_Staff_PPT-Template_-2020-2-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>GAD Weekly Conference Call &#8211; April 9, 2020<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1530  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3a-SP_SBpvE\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/NAR_Staff_PPT-Template_-2020-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>GAD Weekly Conference Call &#8211; April 2, 2020<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[vc_column_text]<strong>GAD Advisory Group Members, Application, and Member Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/gads\/gad-advisory-group\">2019-2020 GAD Advisory Group <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/gads\/gad-advisory-duties\">Official Duties<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>GAD applications are currently closed and will re-open july 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/gads\/advisory-group-application\">[icon name=\"wpforms\" class=\"\" unprefixed_class=\"\"] Application<\/a> (<strong>Applications must be submitted no later than August 31.)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n\n<p>--><\/p>\n<p><strong>GADs Serving on NAR Committees 11\/2019-11\/2020<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/gad-resources\/gad-appointees\">Click here for complete listing of GADs Serving on NAR Committees<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GAD Policies and Procedures (Updated 2018)<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Resources-Campaign-Services-GAD-Resources-GAD-Policies-and-Procedures.pdf\">Learn More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GAD Directory<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/gads\/gad-directory\">Use our map to find Government Affairs Directors (GADs).<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GADFly Archive<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/newsletters\/gadfly-archive.html\">Check out older issues of this monthly newsletter.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Government Affairs Directors Facebook Group<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/9888327649\/\">Join this closed group on Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FPC Meritorious Service Award<\/strong><br \/>Nominate an FPC for their exceptional service to NAR.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/member-consumer\/fpcs\/fpc-meritorious-service-award.html\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FPC\u00a0Quarterly Field Report Tool<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/member-consumer\/member-consumer\/federal-political-coordinator-program\/field-reports\/fpc-quarterly-field-report-tool\">Generate the field report tally on the FPCs in your state at any time. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Logos<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/about-us\/realtor-party-logos-and-graphics.html\">Download logos<\/a> to use to promote the REALTOR\u00ae Party.<\/p>\n<p><strong>State and Local Coronavirus Resources<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/state-local-issues\/resources\/state-local-coronavirus-resources\">Stay up to date with the latest coronavirus resources.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?\u00a0<\/strong>Contact <a href=\"mailto:cgaragaglia@nar.realtor\">Christina Garavaglia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>On board a New GAD or REALTOR\u00ae Party staff member <a href=\"\/campaign-services\/gads\/gad-directory\">HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If you are a new Government Affairs Director or serve in a similar role, or a REALTOR\u00ae Party programmatic role, please visit the GAD Directory to on board your new staff person. 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FPC\u00a0Quarterly Field Report ToolGenerate the field report tally on the FPCs in your state at any time. LogosDownload logos to use to promote the REALTOR\u00ae Party. Questions?\u00a0Contact Jami Sims. Onboard a New GAD or REALTOR\u00ae Party staff member HERE If you are a new Government Affairs Director or serve in a similar role, or a REALTOR\u00ae Party programmatic role, please visit the GAD Directory to on board your new staff person. He\/she will receive a new GAD welcome email, will be added to GAD communications and will receive information about registering for the next REALTOR\u00ae Party Advocacy Orientation for New GADs and AEs. 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