{"id":20298,"date":"2024-10-11T15:13:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T15:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/?p=20298"},"modified":"2024-11-15T21:25:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T21:25:51","slug":"gadfly-newsletter-november-2020-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/newsletters\/gadfly\/10-2024","title":{"rendered":"GADFly Newsletter \u2013 October 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>In This Issue<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Check out the latest research on written buyer representation agreements.<\/li>\n<li>The FPC Nomination System is live, check it out on <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/realtorparty.realtor\/gads__;!!PkLhtwKy7FfEb1-0dSs!fvvRp4GBB9mkewBhu01yB2bE6TdPeFr4xclRUw91TCtlYJ4PrabmxPEOcNRiGAGDs4pOQsxK6zRUhsh7$\">realtor\/gads.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Many of our members are being hit hard by Hurricanes Helene and Milton; support these community members through <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/rrf.realtor\/__;!!PkLhtwKy7FfEb1-0dSs!fvvRp4GBB9mkewBhu01yB2bE6TdPeFr4xclRUw91TCtlYJ4PrabmxPEOcNRiGAGDs4pOQsxK6wplsM1v$\">REALTORS\u00ae Relief Foundation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr style=\"visibility: hidden;\" \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Dates to Remember<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oct 15:<\/strong> Deadline to apply for Community Outreach Grants for 2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oct 23:<\/strong> NXT Recognition Transmittal Deadline for Major Investors<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oct 30:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJAsc-urqjItE9wopSj1d2sRW0bDB1C7lXug\">All GAD Zoom Call<\/a>, 3 PM (ET)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nov 5:<\/strong> The Pro-Property Platform closes for the 2024 cycle<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nov 22:<\/strong> Deadline to submit<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/nominations.aristotle.com\/Sitepages\/Login.aspx?source=*sitepages*homepage.aspx__;Ly8!!PkLhtwKy7FfEb1-0dSs!fvvRp4GBB9mkewBhu01yB2bE6TdPeFr4xclRUw91TCtlYJ4PrabmxPEOcNRiGAGDs4pOQsxK69p-2yjq$\"> FPC Nominations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dec 15:<\/strong> Deadline to submit reimbursement for Community Outreach grants<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dec 18:<\/strong> RPAC State &amp; Individual Year-end Transmittal Deadline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Chair&#8217;s Letter<\/h2>\n<p>GAD Nation,<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d be remiss to start this month\u2019s message with anything but well wishes and prayers for our colleagues, friends, and family impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. It should come as no surprise to hear how our REALTOR\u00ae family and GAD Nation are stepping up to help with disaster relief, emergency aid, and much more. We will keep everyone in our thoughts moving forward through what will be a lengthy road to recovery. Be sure to reach out to your colleagues in these areas, even if it\u2019s simply a note of encouragement. It can go a long way.<\/p>\n<p>As this newsletter hits your inbox, we are moving into the final weeks ahead of the presidential election. If you are attending NXT in Boston, we may still not know the results as we fly in. What we do know, however, is our work continues. We must keep showcasing the value and significance of advocacy and government relations to our members. We must show up and speak up and find ways to utilize our members to help our messaging resonate.<\/p>\n<p>So, with that in mind, what are you working on? What has you stuck? Have you reached out to a fellow GAD recently? I encourage you to continue cultivating those relationships. And while you\u2019re at it, find a few moments to take care of you, too.<\/p>\n<p>See you in Boston!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/d3dkdvqff0zqx.cloudfront.net\/groups\/nar\/images\/Staff Headshot_Lacey Everett 2024.jpg\" width=\"121\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lacey Everett<br \/>\n(317) 525-2234<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:laceyeverett@mibor.com\">laceyeverett@mibor.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>What You Need to Know<\/h2>\n<h3>New FPC Nomination System is Live<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/nominations.aristotle.com\/Sitepages\/Login.aspx?source=\/sitepages\/homepage.aspx\">new Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) nomination system is live<\/a> and accessible to AEs and GADs. This new platform will streamline the process of nominating FPCs each cycle and create easy access for advocacy staff to know who FPCs are. Two recorded trainings are available (<a href=\"https:\/\/thehub.realtor\/discussion\/recording-fpc-nomination-system-overview#bmfdaab156-2e51-49dd-8d33-d1a0ff56103c\">9\/25<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehub.realtor\/discussion\/webinar-recording-fpc-onboarding-tool-user-guide#bmf3479196-afc6-4c93-88a5-bfd961bb7165\">10\/9<\/a>) and more will be offered to ensure all staff have an opportunity to ask questions or update any information that may be outdated.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like a walk-through on submitting your FPC nominations for the 119th Congress during NXT, you may <a href=\"mailto:FPCreports@aristotle.com?subject=Request%20a%20meeting\"><u>schedule an appointment<\/u><\/a> with the Aristotle team for the following time slots:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday, November 7, 9am \u2013 11am EST<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, November 7, 2:30pm \u2013 4pm EST<\/li>\n<li>Friday, November 8, 1:30pm \u2013 4pm EST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Aristotle team will also be offering bi-weekly webinar after NXT to ensure associations have the support they need to submit their nominations.\u00a0 You can register below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/47c97a64-42c5-4df7-b023-17a8596db319@1601d5f6-9bde-479b-be82-77e98124c2dc\">Tuesday, November 12, 1pm PST\/4pm EST<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/13880655-94d9-4878-8b72-b291f1ff697b@1601d5f6-9bde-479b-be82-77e98124c2dc\">Thursday, November 14, 10am PST\/1pm EST<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/5e3fd52c-a4bf-4680-a079-223843be2a5c@1601d5f6-9bde-479b-be82-77e98124c2dc\">Monday, November 18, 11am PST\/2pm EST<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/ecc8e63a-34eb-45aa-95ab-4d8e35b835fa@1601d5f6-9bde-479b-be82-77e98124c2dc\">Friday, November 22, 12pm PST\/3pm EST<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:vgivens@nar.realtor\">Victoria Givens<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Written Buyer Agreements Research Available<\/h3>\n<p>New resources are <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/writtenbuyeragreements\">available on the REALTOR<\/a>\u00ae<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/writtenbuyeragreements\"> Party Website<\/a> on written buyer agreement legislation (aka buyer-broker legislation) across the country. These resources provide an analysis of all current legislation and links to the bills for each state.<\/p>\n<p>If you missed last month&#8217;s All GAD Call, you can watch the recording of Drew Myers (State and Local Policy Representative, NAR) and Matt Troiani&#8217;s (Sr. Counsel, Director of Legal Affairs, NAR) presentation <a href=\"https:\/\/narchi-my.sharepoint.com\/:v:\/g\/personal\/jsims_nar_realtor\/EQ0jLY8Jcc5Ijs6Zt0pfCIkBtNOrnKdI-TH23uRQakaA0Q?nav=eyJyZWZlcnJhbEluZm8iOnsicmVmZXJyYWxBcHAiOiJPbmVEcml2ZUZvckJ1c2luZXNzIiwicmVmZXJyYWxBcHBQbGF0Zm9ybSI6IldlYiIsInJlZmVycmFsTW9kZSI6InZpZXciLCJyZWZlcnJhbFZpZXciOiJNeUZpbGVzTGlua0NvcHkifX0&amp;e=Kdlmew\">here <\/a>until November 1 (p\/w: GADCall_092024).<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:dmyers@nar.realtor\">Drew Myers.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/sites\/default\/files\/downloadable\/RRF-20thAnn_LockUp_Vertical-FullColor.png\" alt=\"REALTORS\u00ae Relief Foundation Logos\" width=\"318\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Hurricane Assistance and REALTORS\u00ae Relief Foundation<\/h2>\n<p>As your Chair noted, the recent Hurricanes have hit communities hard and recovery is going to be a challenge. To help support these communities, you can contribute to the <a href=\"https:\/\/rrf.realtor\/\">REALTOR\u00ae Relief Foundation<\/a> which assists REALTORS\u00ae in these areas impacted.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/narnxt.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NXT-2023_Marks_Evergreen2_BLK_CROPPED.png\" width=\"413\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>GAD Meetings &#8211; November 8 &amp; 9<\/h3>\n<p>All state and local advocacy staff are invited to attend the GAD meetings at NXT (listed below). If you have any questions, contact <a href=\"mailto:jsims@nar.realtor\">Jami Sims<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Friday, November 8<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>GAD Reception, 5:00\u20138:00 PM (<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/f8CE6kAb7F\">RSVP HERE<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, November 9<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>All GAD Meeting, 10:30 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>State GAD Breakout, 12:00 PM \u00a0&#8211; 1:00 PM\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=4PGLUCYJikWh7sz7efQJxrxy23n8A9pMvhdI_ZS_IxRUQ1NIQzhOUzRKOEhaRDFLMzQxRjg2UUkxQy4u\">Submit thoughts for discussion.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Local GAD Breakout, 12:00 PM \u00a0&#8211; 1:00 PM\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=4PGLUCYJikWh7sz7efQJxrxy23n8A9pMvhdI_ZS_IxRUQ1NIQzhOUzRKOEhaRDFLMzQxRjg2UUkxQy4u\">Submit thoughts for discussion.\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interested in other meetings? <a href=\"https:\/\/d3dkdvqff0zqx.cloudfront.net\/groups\/nar\/attachments\/2024%20Advocacy%20NXT%20Schedule_10.10.pdf\">Click here to view a list of all Advocacy meetings at NXT<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Compliance Corner<\/h2>\n<h3><u>Social Media and RPAC: What can you post?<\/u><\/h3>\n<p>When posting on a public site, it is essential to exercise caution due to regulations regarding RPAC solicitations. Remember, RPAC solicitations can only be made to members of the solicitable class. Acceptable content includes a calendar of events, factual information, and official policy positions. Following an RPAC event, you may share details about fundraising activities, such as photos, the total amount raised, and the number of Major Investors and President Circle members. It is crucial to focus solely on factual information and refrain from using language that encourages participation, as this could be considered a solicitation.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, within a secure, member-only area, you are permitted to provide more comprehensive information regarding RPAC. This can include specifics about fundraising events, ticket pricing, recognition and benefits, reasons for member investment, and instructions on how to invest. Additionally, please ensure that a disclaimer is included on the website.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:dthorne@nar.realtor\">Darby Thorne<\/a>, Director of Political Compliance.<\/p>\n<p><i>Compliance Corner is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter.<\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>RPAC News<\/h2>\n<h3>Major Investor Event at NXT<\/h3>\n<p>This year&#8217;s Major Investor Event is on Saturday, November 9, 6:30\u20139:30 PM (ET) at <a href=\"https:\/\/bignightlive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Big Night Live<\/a>. All 2024 RPAC Major Investors are invited to attend. The deadline for members to complete their RPAC investments for recognition and to participate in the event is <strong>October 23, 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>2025 RPAC President&#8217;s Circle Conference<\/h3>\n<p>The 2024 President&#8217;s Circle has officially closed! All PC members who completed their $2,000 minimum investment and Platinum R Major Investors are invited to attend the 2025 RPAC President&#8217;s Circle Conference. This year&#8217;s conference will be held at the J.W. Marriott and Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes in Orlando, FL.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Questions about PC investments? Contact <a href=\"mailto:jnguyen@nar.realtor\">Jenn Nguyen<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Questions about the 2025 PC Conference? Contact <a href=\"mailto:PCConf@nar.realtor\">PCConf@nar.realtor<\/a> or refer to the links below for more information:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/events\/rpac-presidents-circle-conference\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/events\/rpac-presidents-circle-conference\/lodging-travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lodging and Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/events\/rpac-presidents-circle-conference\/schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/events\/rpac-presidents-circle-conference\/frequently-asked-questions-faqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/appsDocs\/rpac\/Resources-RPAC-Fundraising-Transmittal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>RPAC Major Investor Recognition Deadlines<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Make sure you and your members are recognized as RPAC Major Investors by the<strong> October<\/strong> and December deadlines! These are <strong>HARD<\/strong> deadlines to submit RPAC investments to the NAR Finance Office. For questions about RPAC transmittal deadlines, contact <a href=\"mailto:jnguyen@nar.realtor\"><u>Jenn Nguyen<\/u><\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:dfrey@nar.realtor\"><u>Debbie Frey<\/u><\/a><u>.<\/u><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/rpac\/major-investor-event-fundraising\/pins.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the Major Investor Levels and Benefits.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pro-Property Platform Update<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/candidates.propropertyplatform.com\/page\/2024_Featured\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pro-Property Platform<\/a> will close for investments on November 5, 2024, the same day as the 2024 federal election. Please keep an eye out for the Platform reopening for investments in 2025.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>#ICYMI<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>REALTOR\u00ae Party News &#8211; October 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/advocacy\/advocacy-scoop-podcast\/unpacking-rpac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>REALTOR\u00ae Party Playlist: Advocacy Scoop Podcast &#8211; Unpacking RPAC<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the past 45 years, the REALTORS\u00ae Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR\u00ae candidates across the United States. In this episode, ahead of the 2024 election, Shannon and Patrick \u201cunpack\u201d some of the most commonly asked RPAC questions and uncover why VEEP is Shannon\u2019s all-time favorite political show.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/washington-report\/congress-avoids-government-shutdown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Congress Avoids Government Shutdown<\/strong><\/a> (until December 20, 2024)\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/washington-report\/national-flood-insurance-program-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Flood Insurance Program Update<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/advocacy\/what-a-government-shutdown-means-for-realtors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What a Government Shutdown Means for REALTORS\u00ae\u00a0(Updated 9\/25\/24)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Grants and Resources<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/gads\/gad-directory\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/d3dkdvqff0zqx.cloudfront.net\/groups\/nar\/images\/usmap_gadfly.png\" width=\"167\" \/>GAD Directory<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to update the GAD Directory! This ensures NAR has the latest contact information to share important updates and allows GADs to connect with each other about similar issues they may be facing.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"background: #FFF;\" \/>\n<h2>Last Chance: Apply for Community Outreach Grants<\/h2>\n<p>What can you do with an NAR <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/community-outreach\/?cid=em_CO-84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Community Outreach Grant<\/a>? Transform vacant public lots into vibrant parks, address housing supply challenges, promote fair housing, advocate for smart growth policies and more. Find out how other associations have applied grants <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/success-stories\/?cid=em_CO-84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">successfully<\/a>; and <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/community-outreach-planning-sessions\/?cid=em_CO-84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sign up for a grant-planning session<\/a> to put your ideas in motion. Apply by October 15th and seek reimbursement by December 15th. Questions? <a href=\"mailto:cwindle@nar.realtor\">Christine Windle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>REALTOR<\/strong>\u00ae<strong> Party Conference Grants Available<\/strong>!<\/h2>\n<p>State and local REALTOR\u00ae associations can apply for a <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/member-consumer\/conference-grant\/?cid=em_CO-85\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">grant <\/a>to host their own REALTOR\u00ae Party Conference to educate members and further the mission of the REALTOR\u00ae Party. Associations may qualify to receive funding to aid in hosting an educational or fundraising conference. Review the details at the link above or contact <a href=\"mailto:cwindle@nar.realtor\">Christine Windle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>REALTOR\u00ae Party Success Stories<\/h2>\n<p>Each month, state and local associations that achieved an advocacy win with the help of a REALTOR\u00ae Party grant or resource are highlighted in the <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/success-stories\">REALTOR\u00ae Party Success Stories.<\/a> October&#8217;s success stories include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/homepage\/success-story\/spaar-sg1024\/?cid=em_CO-86\">St. Paul Area Association of REALTORS\u00ae Supports Wayfinding Plan to Enhance Walkability in Farmington, Minnesota<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/homepage\/success-story\/har-transform1024\/?cid=em_CO-86\">Heartland Association of REALTORS\u00ae Brings Economic Development Insight to Bangs, Texas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/homepage\/success-story\/slr-land1024\/?cid=em_CO-86\">St. Louis REALTORS\u00ae Push Back on Questionable Zoning Proposal in the City of Maplewood, Missouri<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/blogs\/spaces-to-places\/its-always-sonny-in-downtown-decatur\/?cid=em_CO-86\">The Morgan County Association of REALTORS\u00ae Partner to Turn an Abandoned Alley into a Colorful and Vibrant Gathering Place<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Celebrating GAD Achievements<\/h2>\n<p>Congratulations to the GADs who will serve on NAR committees for 2025! See the list below.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Committee<\/th>\n<th>Name<\/th>\n<th>State<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Broker Engagement Committee<\/td>\n<td>Julia Parenteau<\/td>\n<td>TX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Business Issues Policy Committee<\/td>\n<td>Darin Watkins<\/td>\n<td>WA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Business Issues Policy Committee<\/td>\n<td>Kevin Besserer<\/td>\n<td>FL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Commercial Committee<\/td>\n<td>Erin Hervey<\/td>\n<td>MO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fair Housing Policy Committee<\/td>\n<td>Erin Moorhous<\/td>\n<td>IN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FPC Advisory Committee<\/td>\n<td>Brandon Alderete<\/td>\n<td>TX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Public Policy Coordinating Committee<\/td>\n<td>Jackson Pineau<\/td>\n<td>MN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>REALTOR Party Trustees for Campaign Services Committee<\/td>\n<td>Genessa Casanova<\/td>\n<td>FL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>REALTOR Party Trustees for Campaign Services Committee<\/td>\n<td>Matthew\u00a0 Leger<\/td>\n<td>FL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>RPAC Trustees Federal Disbursement Committee<\/td>\n<td>Maggie McShane<\/td>\n<td>IN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>RPAC Trustees Fundraising Committee<\/td>\n<td>Tray Bates<\/td>\n<td>TX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State and Local Issues Mobilization Support Committee<\/td>\n<td>Mike Kelly<\/td>\n<td>NY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State and Local Issues Policy Committee<\/td>\n<td>Cady Thomas<\/td>\n<td>NC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State and Local Issues Policy Committee<\/td>\n<td>Chuck Lech<\/td>\n<td>CA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State and Local Issues Policy Committee<\/td>\n<td>Clancy Fulkerson<\/td>\n<td>KY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State and Local Issues Policy Committee<\/td>\n<td>Jamie McMillen<\/td>\n<td>OH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State and Local Issues Policy Committee<\/td>\n<td>Lauren Cecil<\/td>\n<td>CO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State and Local Issues Policy Committee<\/td>\n<td>Veronica Cardello<\/td>\n<td>OH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State and Local Issues Policy Committee<\/td>\n<td>Zachary Hill<\/td>\n<td>MD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Submit your fellow GADs&#8217; achievements <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/xqyJBZwJum\">here <\/a>to be featured in the next edition of GADFly.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Upcoming NAR Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Check out the list of events <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/events\/nar-meetings-by-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> to save the date for upcoming conferences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NAR NXT, THE REALTOR<\/strong><strong>\u00ae<\/strong><strong> Experience | Boston, MA<br \/>\n<\/strong>November 6-11, 2024 | <a href=\"https:\/\/registration.experientevent.com\/ShowNAR242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Open Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/events\/advocacy-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>2025 Advocacy Week<\/strong><\/a><strong> | Washington D.C.<br \/>\n<\/strong>January 22-25, 2025 | Registration is now open (by invitation).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In This Issue Check out the latest research on written buyer representation agreements. The FPC Nomination System is live, check it out on realtor\/gads. Many of our members are being hit hard by Hurricanes Helene and Milton; support these community members through REALTORS\u00ae Relief Foundation. Dates to Remember Oct 15: Deadline to apply for Community Outreach Grants for 2024 Oct 23: NXT Recognition Transmittal Deadline for Major Investors Oct 30: All GAD Zoom Call, 3 PM (ET) Nov 5: The Pro-Property Platform closes for the 2024 cycle Nov 22: Deadline to submit FPC Nominations Dec 15: Deadline to submit reimbursement for Community Outreach grants Dec 18: RPAC State &amp; Individual Year-end Transmittal Deadline Chair&#8217;s Letter GAD Nation, I\u2019d be remiss to start this month\u2019s message with anything but well wishes and prayers for our colleagues, friends, and family impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. It should come as no surprise to hear how our REALTOR\u00ae family and GAD Nation are stepping up to help with disaster relief, emergency aid, and much more. We will keep everyone in our thoughts moving forward through what will be a lengthy road to recovery. Be sure to reach out to your colleagues in these areas, even if it\u2019s simply a note of encouragement. It can go a long way. As this newsletter hits your inbox, we are moving into the final weeks ahead of the presidential election. If you are attending NXT in Boston, we may still not know the results as we fly in. What we do know, however, is our work continues. We must keep showcasing the value and significance of advocacy and government relations to our members. We must show up and speak up and find ways to utilize our members to help our messaging resonate. So, with that in mind, what are you working on? What has you stuck? Have you reached out to a fellow GAD recently? I encourage you to continue cultivating those relationships. And while you\u2019re at it, find a few moments to take care of you, too. See you in Boston! Lacey Everett (317) 525-2234 laceyeverett@mibor.com &nbsp; What You Need to Know New FPC Nomination System is Live The new Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) nomination system is live and accessible to AEs and GADs. This new platform will streamline the process of nominating FPCs each cycle and create easy access for advocacy staff to know who FPCs are. Two recorded trainings are available (9\/25, 10\/9) and more will be offered to ensure all staff have an opportunity to ask questions or update any information that may be outdated. If you would like a walk-through on submitting your FPC nominations for the 119th Congress during NXT, you may schedule an appointment with the Aristotle team for the following time slots: Thursday, November 7, 9am \u2013 11am EST Thursday, November 7, 2:30pm \u2013 4pm EST Friday, November 8, 1:30pm \u2013 4pm EST The Aristotle team will also be offering bi-weekly webinar after NXT to ensure associations have the support they need to submit their nominations.\u00a0 You can register below: Tuesday, November 12, 1pm PST\/4pm EST Thursday, November 14, [&hellip;]","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":20306,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[814,277,281,20,812],"tags":[915,835,912,416,916],"class_list":["post-20298","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gadfly","category-homepage","category-latest-news","category-news","category-newsletters","tag-federal","tag-gadfly","tag-newsletters","tag-realtor-party","tag-state-local-resources"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20298","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"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=20298"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20298\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20306"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20298"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20298"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20298"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}