{"id":20698,"date":"2024-11-15T21:17:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T21:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/?p=20698"},"modified":"2024-11-15T21:21:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T21:21:57","slug":"gadfly-newsletter-november-2020-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/newsletters\/gadfly\/11-2024","title":{"rendered":"GADFly Newsletter \u2013 November 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>In This Issue<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>FPC Nomination deadline is approaching, complete all aspects of the FPC nomination by November 22.<\/li>\n<li>The end of the year is approaching, make sure you get credit for all your hard work and transmit all RPAC contributions by December 18.<\/li>\n<li>Advocacy Week registration is open for invited groups and State GADs until December 23.<\/li>\n<li>Not able to attend NXT in person? Check out the various podcasts and the special report from the Board of Directors to get caught up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr style=\"visibility: hidden;\" \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Dates to Remember<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nov 20: <\/strong>All GAD Meeting, 3 PM ET (<a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJIrfuiqpjopHdBWrf_bFxT-gwfoOOZKu9gM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zoom<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nov 22:<\/strong> Deadline to submit<a href=\"https:\/\/nominations.aristotle.com\/Sitepages\/Login.aspx?source=\/sitepages\/homepage.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> FPC Nominations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dec 11:<\/strong> All GAD Meeting, 3 PM ET (<a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJ0lduuorD0sGtLZB-czrJg_fTr7OAzjM9O_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zoom<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dec 13:<\/strong> Deadline to submit reimbursement for Community Outreach grants<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dec 18:<\/strong> Deadline for RPAC State &amp; Individual Year-end Transmittal<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dec 23: <\/strong>Registration Deadline for Advocacy Week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Chair&#8217;s Letter<\/h2>\n<p>GAD Nation,<\/p>\n<p>Here we are on the other side of Election Day. Whether you are gearing up for legislative session, continuing outreach to current and future local elected officials, or chasing RPAC investments, this is a busy time. I encourage you to set aside time to step back and connect with friends and family over the Thanksgiving holiday. We\u2019re human, after all, and we are better humans when we let ourselves recharge.<\/p>\n<p>For those able to join us in Boston for NXT, it was great to see you. The amazing GAD AG spent several hours in a brainstorming session on content ideas for GAD Institute in July 2025. There is a LOT to be excited about when it comes to programming for this conference. Thank you to my amazing Vice Chair, Neeley Erickson, and the AG for spending the time and bringing such great ideas to the table.<\/p>\n<p>As we move toward the end of 2024, I want you to know I\u2019m grateful for all of you. GAD Nation is unique and special and the work we do impacts the lives of so many. I\u2019m honored to serve as your Chair and am looking forward to 2025. Though, I\u2019m not trying to rush it because if you are like me, you have plenty to accomplish before year end. Keep up the great work!<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget we have our All GAD Call a week early with respect for holiday travel. <a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJIrfuiqpjopHdBWrf_bFxT-gwfoOOZKu9gM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register Here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>See you soon!<\/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><strong>FPC Nominations Due November 22<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>State GADs, please submit your FPC nominations by November 22. These will be presented to NAR Leadership on December 3, with notifications sent promptly to approved FPCs for registering for the 2025 Advocacy Week in Washington D.C.<\/p>\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\/5e3fd52c-a4bf-4680-a079-223843be2a5c@1601d5f6-9bde-479b-be82-77e98124c2dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">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><strong>State GADs: Not able to nominate a FPC?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ensure you are using your M1 9-digit number <\/strong>and your email in your member record. If you cannot access the system, complete <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/FPCSystem_AccessRequest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this form<\/a>. Nomination access must be requested by your <strong>State AE or head GAD<\/strong>; otherwise, only view access will be granted. Local GADs can request view only access.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3dkdvqff0zqx.cloudfront.net\/groups\/nar\/images\/image(22).png\" width=\"439\" \/><br \/>\n2025 Advocacy Week Registration is Open!<\/p>\n<p>Register for the 2025 Advocacy Week in Washington D.C. by December 23. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/events\/advocacy-week\/realtorr-party-training\/invited-groups-realtorr-party-training-conference\">Invited groups should have received registration details.<\/a> State AEs have two additional registrations available, which may be allocated to State GADs for attendance. If State GADs have the option to register for the meeting at a fee of $199 and will be responsible for their own expenses.<\/p>\n<p>For travel booking via NAR\u2019s partner Ovation, call 1-312-741-6429 or email <a href=\"mailto:nargroups@ovationtravel.com\">nargroups@ovationtravel.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:advocacyweek@nar.realtor\">advocacyweek@nar.realtor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\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<p>If you couldn\u2019t join us in Boston, don\u2019t worry, there are a few resources available that will be shared below for you to access recorded sessions*, live recorded podcasts and the special report from the Board of Directors.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/d3dkdvqff0zqx.cloudfront.net\/groups\/nar\/images\/image(23).png&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;4\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/advocacy\/advocacy-scoop-podcast\/live-from-nar-nxt-and-the-winners-are\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Advocacy Scoop: Live from NAR NXT \u2013 And the Winners Are!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shannon and Patrick unpack the election results and initial reactions. They discuss what each outcome means for NAR and REALTORS\u00ae in 2025 and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Text \u2018Wins\u2019 to 30644 to find the latest advocacy wins, including an overview the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/advocacy\/nar-advocacy-wins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2024 election results<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/d3dkdvqff0zqx.cloudfront.net\/groups\/nar\/images\/image(25).png&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;4\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/magazine\/drive\/advocating-for-change-closing-the-homeownership-gap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Drive with NAR | Mic Takeover: Advocating for Change, Closing the Howeownership Gap<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guest hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson get a reacp of NAR\u2019s advocacy wins in 2024 from NAR Vice President of Policy Advocacy Bryan Greene.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/d3dkdvqff0zqx.cloudfront.net\/groups\/nar\/images\/NXT%20Special%20Report.jpg&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;4\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/breaking-news\/special-report-from-the-november-11-2024-board-of-directors-meeting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Special Report from the November 11, 2024 Board of Directors Meeting<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The board approved NAR\u2019s operating, advocacy and Consumer Ad Campaign budgets and passed a cultural transformation plan.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>RPAC News<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/appsDocs\/rpac\/Resources-RPAC-Fundraising-Transmittal.pdf\"><strong>RPAC Major Investor Recognition Deadline<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Make sure you and your members are recognized as RPAC Major Investors by the<strong> December <\/strong>deadline! 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\">View the Major Investor Levels and Benefits.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Grants and Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/gads\/gad-directory\" data-di-id=\"di-id-52616f02-2ed16d3\"><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 information and allows GADs to connect with each other.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/tse3.mm.bing.net\/th\/id\/OIP.Zauu3xkh2LArDDroBeMm9gAAAA?w=146&amp;h=150&amp;c=7&amp;r=0&amp;o=5&amp;pid=1.7\" width=\"99\" \/>Celebrating GAD Achievements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Congratulations to <strong>Danielle Finley<\/strong>, Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS, for completing the Executive Leadership Certificate from Cornell University!<\/p>\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\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> to save the date for upcoming conferences.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/events\/advocacy-week\"><strong>2025 Advocacy Week<\/strong><\/a><strong> | Washington D.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>January 22-25, 2025 | Registration is now open (by invitation).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] In This Issue FPC Nomination deadline is approaching, complete all aspects of the FPC nomination by November 22. The end of the year is approaching, make sure you get credit for all your hard work and transmit all RPAC contributions by December 18. Advocacy Week registration is open for invited groups and State GADs until December 23. Not able to attend NXT in person? Check out the various podcasts and the special report from the Board of Directors to get caught up. Dates to Remember Nov 20: All GAD Meeting, 3 PM ET (Zoom) Nov 22: Deadline to submit FPC Nominations Dec 11: All GAD Meeting, 3 PM ET (Zoom) Dec 13: Deadline to submit reimbursement for Community Outreach grants Dec 18: Deadline for RPAC State &amp; Individual Year-end Transmittal Dec 23: Registration Deadline for Advocacy Week Chair&#8217;s Letter GAD Nation, Here we are on the other side of Election Day. Whether you are gearing up for legislative session, continuing outreach to current and future local elected officials, or chasing RPAC investments, this is a busy time. I encourage you to set aside time to step back and connect with friends and family over the Thanksgiving holiday. We\u2019re human, after all, and we are better humans when we let ourselves recharge. For those able to join us in Boston for NXT, it was great to see you. The amazing GAD AG spent several hours in a brainstorming session on content ideas for GAD Institute in July 2025. There is a LOT to be excited about when it comes to programming for this conference. Thank you to my amazing Vice Chair, Neeley Erickson, and the AG for spending the time and bringing such great ideas to the table. As we move toward the end of 2024, I want you to know I\u2019m grateful for all of you. GAD Nation is unique and special and the work we do impacts the lives of so many. I\u2019m honored to serve as your Chair and am looking forward to 2025. Though, I\u2019m not trying to rush it because if you are like me, you have plenty to accomplish before year end. Keep up the great work! Don\u2019t forget we have our All GAD Call a week early with respect for holiday travel. Register Here. See you soon! Lacey Everett (317) 525-2234 laceyeverett@mibor.com &nbsp; What You Need to Know FPC Nominations Due November 22 State GADs, please submit your FPC nominations by November 22. These will be presented to NAR Leadership on December 3, with notifications sent promptly to approved FPCs for registering for the 2025 Advocacy Week in Washington D.C. 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: Monday, November 18, 11am PST\/2pm EST Friday, November 22, 12pm PST\/3pm EST Questions? Contact Victoria Givens. State GADs: Not able to nominate a FPC? Ensure you are using your M1 9-digit number and your email in your member record. If you cannot access the system, complete this form. 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