{"id":20842,"date":"2024-12-13T18:54:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T18:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/?p=20842"},"modified":"2025-01-17T18:29:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T18:29:39","slug":"gadfly-newsletter-november-2020-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/newsletters\/gadfly\/12-2024","title":{"rendered":"GADFly Newsletter \u2013 December 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><strong>Important Deadlines:<\/strong> Stay ahead of upcoming deadlines, including grant reimbursements, nominations, and registration for Advocacy Week.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opportunities for Funding and Support<\/strong>: Associations are encouraged to apply for Consumer Advocacy Outreach Grants, leverage Community Outreach Grants, and utilize Issues Mobilization resources to address public policy challenges in 2025.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Advocacy Tools and Processes:<\/strong> Launching in January 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/will-daane-aristotle\/advocacy-call?month=2025-01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mark your calendars<\/a> to explore the new Call for Action platform with Aristotle I360, ensuring smooth access for state and local associations to manage grassroots advocacy campaigns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>RPAC Recognition<\/strong>: Verify lifetime giving records, submit RPAC Hall of Fame nominations, and ensure all 2024 contributions are sent by the deadline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr style=\"visibility: hidden;\" \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Dates to Remember<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dec 13:<\/strong>\u00a0Deadline to submit reimbursement for Community Outreach grants<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dec 18:<\/strong>\u00a0RPAC State &amp; Individual Year-end Transmittal Deadline<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dec 20<\/strong>: 2025 NAR Advocacy Priority Issues Survey Deadline<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dec 23:\u00a0<\/strong>Registration Deadline for Advocacy Week<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jan 2:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/member-consumer\/advocacy-everywhere\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advocacy Everywhere<\/a> transitions to Aristotle I360 Platform<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jan 8:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/issues-mobilization\/schedule-deadlines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Issues Mobilization Committee Meeting, 3 PM ET<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jan 20:<\/strong> Deadline to request lifetime giving records for Hall of Fame<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jan 23:<\/strong> Consumer Advocacy Outreach Advisory Board Meeting, 2 PM ET<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jan 31:<\/strong> Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Chair&#8217;s Letter<\/h2>\n<p>Greetings GAD Nation!<\/p>\n<p>December is here! If you\u2019re like me, this is the time of year where you\u2019re simultaneously wrapping up projects and planning or kickstarting initiatives for the coming year. It\u2019s busy, exciting, and overwhelming all at once.<\/p>\n<p>I highly recommend you include a grant strategy in your plans for next year. As an answer to feedback from local and state associations, <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/grants\/grant-manager\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NAR has opened the grant portals early<\/a>. This means you can apply for funding to support initiatives you are launching in January! What a great way to start the year.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a plan, a concept of a plan, or even just a desire to pursue funding for an initiative, it\u2019s time to have a conversation! Reach out to the NAR team. They are eager to help, and eager to get these funds out the door.<\/p>\n<p>Reach out to me as well, or a member of the AG, or a fellow colleague. I\u2019m always eager to hear what others are working on, and to lend any advice I may have. The difference between a good initiative and a great initiative is innovation, a solid plan, collaboration, and lasting impact.<\/p>\n<p>I wish all of you a successful end to the year and a joyful holiday season.<\/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 to Wrap Up 2024<\/h2>\n<h3>December 18, 2024 \u2013 RPAC Investment Transmittal Deadline<\/h3>\n<p>This is the last day to collect and send RPAC investments to NAR. Any investments made and sent after the 18th will count towards 2025 goals.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:dfrey@nar.realtor\">Debbie Frey<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:csmith@nar.realtor\">Carlyle Smith<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>2025 NAR Advocacy Priority Issues Survey Open until December 20<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opinion-counts.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_9KpbSScLoz9zBdA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2025 NAR Advocacy Priority Issues survey is live<\/a>. We\u2019ve designed this survey to better understand your advocacy priorities and help shape ours for 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:dmyers@nar.realtor\">Drew Myers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>2025 Advocacy Week Registration is Open until December 23<\/h3>\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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Invited groups have received registration details<\/a>. State AEs have two additional registrations available, which may be allocated to State GADs for attendance. If these registrations are not used for a GADs, 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>Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:advocacyweek@nar.realtor\">advocacyweek@nar.realtor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>GADFly Feedback for 2024<\/h3>\n<p>What worked, what was missing? <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/XnxDubdtyG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Share your feedback on the 2024 editions of the GADFly<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Looking Ahead to 2025<\/h2>\n<h3>Advocacy Everywhere Changes Effective January 2<\/h3>\n<p>Starting January 2, Advocacy Everywhere will use Aristotle\u2019s 360 for REALTOR\u00ae Call for Actions. State association staff will have administrative access through 360, if Voter Voice administrative access existed. All previous CFA data, state and local, has been migrated to Aristotle.<\/p>\n<p><u>State Association Next Steps:<\/u> Today, state administrators will receive an email with final steps for action centers and to ensure appropriate access for staff. <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/UdsFSBHYSX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New access requests<\/a> after December 19 will be updated by January 6.<\/p>\n<p><u>Local Association Next Steps: <\/u><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/UdsFSBHYSX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Submit your request to view CFA metrics<\/a> (aka CFA Report View) to ensure January 2 access. Any new access requests after December 19 will be updated by January 6.<\/p>\n<p>Accessing the New Platform on <u>January 2<\/u>: Login to Aristotle 360, select the \u2018Advocacy\u2019 tab to view your CFA report or launch CFAs (state staff only). Watch a video overview of the new program (<a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/WCz4jDLzRJ4ilvePwS5t0HMzf4pv9elqX8OwVEQMfs-mK1lQOtq38WRmCPFmuQMT.EKFEkj3tMrV4g66c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/SBvmV00Bd6ZkqZWuMW6G5DTaXnZ3tU26SBiu_o-7I__bLy9qC7X_WCpj-Jl2I4tb.fphtqrT7lCw609OS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Local<\/a>) and <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/will-daane-aristotle\/advocacy-call?month=2025-01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sign up for one-on-one training with Aristotle<\/a> for in-depth instruction.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:jsims@nar.realtor\">Jami Sims<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>January 31, 2025 \u2013 RPAC Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline<\/h3>\n<p>This is the last day to submit your <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/recognition\/rpac-political-fundraising\/rpac-hall-of-fame\/nomination-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RPAC Hall of Fame nomination forms<\/a> for the Hall of Fame Class of 2024. the last day to request a <a href=\"mailto:jnguyen@nar.realtor\">REALTOR\u2019S\u00ae lifetime giving history<\/a> is Monday, January 20, 2025. Lifetime giving histories must be verified by NAR for nominations to be completed.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:jnguyenn@nar.realtor\">Jennifer Nguyen<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Plan Now and Apply for a 2025 Consumer Advocacy Grant<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/member-consumer\/consumer-advocacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Consumer Advocacy Outreach grant<\/a> offers your association the ability to apply for money up to $25,000 (with a 15% skin in the game requirement) to engage with consumers in your community and advocate for public policy issues that impact homeownership and property rights. The Consumer Advocacy Outreach Advisory Board hears requests each month via Zoom at 2pm ET. First quarter meeting dates are January 23 (during Advocacy Week), February 4, and March 4.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:emurphy@nar.realtor\">Erin Murphy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Prepare for your 2025 Issues Mobilization Requests<\/h3>\n<p>The meeting schedule of the State and Local Issues Mobilization Support Committee and due dates for draft applications to apply for a grant can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/issues-mobilization\/schedule-deadlines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. Grants for $100,000 or less can be applied for through the committee\u2019s weekly consent agenda process. <strong>Applications are due by COB on the previous Friday<\/strong>. There is a consent agenda every week except for the week of a committee meeting or a major holiday.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:jwinston@nar.realtor\">John Winston<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Solve a Real Estate Challenge with NAR\u2019s Transforming Neighborhoods Program!<\/h3>\n<p>Starting December 1, local REALTOR\u00ae associations can apply to bring expert analysis from the <a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/cre-consulting-corps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Counselors of Real Estate\u2019s Consulting Corp<\/a><u>s<\/u> to their community. Whether reimagining a neighborhood, repurposing a brownfield, boosting economic development, or sparking commercial activity, now\u2019s the time to engage stakeholders, set priorities, and prepare your proposal. <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/community-outreach\/housing-opportunity\/resources\/transforming-neighborhoods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a>. Applications are due by COB February 7, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:sdekoven@cre.org\">Samantha DeKoven<\/a> (CRE) or <a href=\"mailto:hmorris@nar.realtor?subject=Transforming%20Neighborhoods\">Hugh Morris<\/a> (NAR).<\/p>\n<h3>Leverage Community Outreach Grants in 2025!<\/h3>\n<p>Transform a vacant lot into a vibrant park or gathering spot to boost downtown vitality and foster economic growth. Address housing regulatory hurdles to establish a more inclusive neighborhood. <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/community-outreach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Community Outreach Grants<\/a> empower state and local REALTOR\u00ae associations to enhance communities, improve affordability and livability. <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/grants\/grant-manager\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Applications<\/a> open from December 4th to October 15th 2025 (or until capacity is reached).<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:cwindle@nar.realtor\">Christine Windle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Compliance Corner<\/h2>\n<h3>2024 Recap<\/h3>\n<p>In 2024, we covered members of the solicitable class, what a solicitation is, and the use of social media.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, RPAC solicitations can only be made to the solicitable class:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>REALTORS\u00ae<\/li>\n<li>Individual affiliate members of REALTOR\u00ae associations (subject to the association\u2019s bylaws)<\/li>\n<li>Association executive and administrative staff<\/li>\n<li>Families of all 3 groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A solicitation is any communication that encourages support of RPAC or facilitates the making of a contribution to RPAC.<\/p>\n<p>When posting on a\u00a0<i>public<\/i>\u00a0social media site, it is essential to exercise caution regarding RPAC solicitations.\u00a0Acceptable content includes a calendar of events, factual information, and official policy positions. Conversely, within a\u00a0<i>secure, member-only area<\/i>, you are permitted to provide more comprehensive information regarding RPAC, including a \u201cdonate now\u201d button.<\/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><strong>#ICYMI<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/newsletters\/realtor-party-news\/1224\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>REALTOR\u00ae Party News &#8211; December 2024<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/links.nar.realtor\/u\/click?_t=c5b1fb62997f4706a5deeffd263175b4&amp;_m=6ce4cbbc98f84d869971657abb2d1125&amp;_e=_mQVlGN8l7Btyiq718k7aKPxOGpHIK4gcpRPvYHBlTaGPqaJa1kpJzfXToOCaYXRwMLgb8Ev7H5vHaeOPUw-XlxfoeHfPPyyi333jh0gGTqZhrKCvYLnDPUGVzj9rMu6VgmeYy8TvDzd4v3OfUMDDxHfHDqhQD7rj8KWg2P5Nxz5vAFctPNgt9g9xFi8IGlUHTmKr4NTH7cw3v69xhDdE-98hLmMef2hVXrscDbbhc_w3HocNsdPeqbA3mBtonf0o76sVu7rDNQsYN04MQLBXpQo61-X3nEC7yOCUl7_vnEjZMTAkYDOwLb47442FcR_ot1f_I_iUR0i6JaO5Cr6EapCZcoxt9QVZiGxhsisnW-OOd74DXJRccHcw7XZ2Blp-0jKQGDTJkNBSqpLZ_kDIA%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Setting the Record Straight on APOA<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>NAR is providing the facts after a recent article in\u00a0<i>The New York Times<\/i>\u00a0mischaracterized a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that receives NAR funding. The association says the portrayal of the American Property Owners Alliance is not only biased but, at times, factually incorrect.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/links.nar.realtor\/u\/click?_t=c5b1fb62997f4706a5deeffd263175b4&amp;_m=6ce4cbbc98f84d869971657abb2d1125&amp;_e=_mQVlGN8l7Btyiq718k7aKPxOGpHIK4gcpRPvYHBlTaGPqaJa1kpJzfXToOCaYXRwMLgb8Ev7H5vHaeOPUw-XlxfoeHfPPyyi333jh0gGTqZhrKCvYLnDPUGVzj9rMu6VgmeYy8TvDzd4v3OfUMDDxHfHDqhQD7rj8KWg2P5Nxz5vAFctPNgt9g9xFi8IGlUHTmKr4NTH7cw3v69xhDdE-98hLmMef2hVXrscDbbhc_w3HocNsdPeqbA3mBtonf0o76sVu7rDNQsYN04MQLBXpQo61-X3nEC7yOCUl7_vnEjZMTAkYDOwLb47442FcR_ot1f_I_iUR0i6JaO5Cr6EapCZcoxt9QVZiGxhsisnW-OOd74DXJRccHcw7XZ2Blp-0jKQGDTJkNBSqpLZ_kDIA%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get the facts.<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/advocacy\/advocacy-scoop-podcast\/thats-a-wrap-2024\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-20836\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/advocacy-scoop-header-logo-415x415-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/advocacy-scoop-header-logo-415x415-2.png 415w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/advocacy-scoop-header-logo-415x415-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/advocacy-scoop-header-logo-415x415-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/advocacy-scoop-header-logo-415x415-2-70x70.png 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>REALTOR\u00ae Party Playlist:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/advocacy\/advocacy-scoop-podcast\/thats-a-wrap-2024\"><strong>Advocacy Scoop Podcast \u2013 That\u2019s a Wrap, 2024<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nIn the last episode of the season, Shannon and Patrick recap the extensive, yet captivating, list of Advocacy Wins for 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/washington-report\/nar-comments-on-fhfas-planned-expansion-of-appraisal-waiver-programs\"><strong>NAR Comments on FHFA\u2019s Planned Expansion of Appraisal Waiver Programs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>NAR asked the FHFA to halt the recently announced expansion of the GSEs\u2019 appraisal waiver programs in lieu of further analysis and public input.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/washington-report\/fincen-beneficial-ownership-information-update\"><strong>FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information Update<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read FinCEN&#8217;s impact statement regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/videos\/flood-insurance-at-a-crossroads?cid=em_FEMA02\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"262\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-20839\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-06-at-2.21.20-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-06-at-2.21.20-PM.jpg 464w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-06-at-2.21.20-PM-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/a>Advocate for Stronger Flood Insurance Solutions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The future of flood insurance is in your hands. More than 10 million high-risk homes remain uninsured, leaving communities vulnerable. Join FEMA\u2019s Jeff Jackson and NAR leaders to explore solutions to strengthen the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and ensure lasting protection. Equip your association to drive meaningful change and support your members and their clients. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/videos\/flood-insurance-at-a-crossroads?cid=em_FEMA02\">Watch now!<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Read<\/strong><em><strong> Common Ground<\/strong><\/em><strong>: Generational Housing &#8211; Fall Issue\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Explore each generation\u2019s needs for housing, transportation, and community living, including strategies from both sectors to meet these demands. Learn how mixing generations fosters vibrant, connected communities and the benefits of bringing people from different life stages together <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/on-common-ground\/spring-2024-engaging-the-community\">Read<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/on-common-ground\">subscribe<\/a> and\/or <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/community-outreach\/on-common-ground-magazine\">send to elected officials<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:hmorris@nar.realtor\">Hugh Morris<\/a><u>\u00a0<\/u>and <a href=\"mailto:hdannefelser@nar.realtor\">Hannah Dannenfelser<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>REALTOR\u00ae Party Success Stories<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Each month, state and local associations that achieved an advocacy win with the help of a REALTOR\u00ae Party grant or resources are highlighted in the <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/success-stories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">REALTOR\u00ae<u> <\/u>Party Success Stories.<\/a> December&#8217;s success stories include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/homepage\/success-story\/gbreb-im1124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Campaign by Greater Boston Real Estate Board Educates Public About Realities of Rent Control and Convinces Medford City Council to Reconsider\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/homepage\/success-story\/bcaar-fh1124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Battle Creek Area Association of REALTORS\u00ae Deepens its Commitment to Addressing Housing Discrimination and Attainability\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/homepage\/success-story\/acar-consumer1124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS\u00ae Reaches Readers of Regional Publications to Demystify the Homebuying Process, Advocate for Local Assistance Programs\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><em><strong>Celebrating GAD Achievements<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image31.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20853 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image31.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"301\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image31.png 807w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image31-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image31-768x363.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/a>Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/youtu.be\/wRCBNZ5ihxY?si=uIn3zNXZOSdHnoR0__;!!PkLhtwKy7FfEb1-0dSs!f02m5lbXhpbQdAFBF-xjTREYysAzJidU4P0KcUNUdtgamZk7gxlb1Is6fstx4IkFKqSrCCyU3u_1HnvJ$\">wonderful video<\/a> from Peter Christensen and Marianne Porter with <strong>Utah Central Association of REALTORS\u00ae<\/strong>, that highlights the value of being a REALTOR\u00ae and the impact the association\u2019s advocacy has on the industry with a seasonal spin.<\/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><i><strong>Upcoming NAR Events<\/strong><\/i><\/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><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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/events\/ae-institute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>2025 AEI<\/strong><\/a><strong> | Denver, CO<br \/>\n<\/strong>April 1 \u2013 4, 2025 | <a href=\"https:\/\/events.m1.realtor\/EventHome\/610\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration is open.<\/a>[\/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 Important Deadlines: Stay ahead of upcoming deadlines, including grant reimbursements, nominations, and registration for Advocacy Week. Opportunities for Funding and Support: Associations are encouraged to apply for Consumer Advocacy Outreach Grants, leverage Community Outreach Grants, and utilize Issues Mobilization resources to address public policy challenges in 2025. New Advocacy Tools and Processes: Launching in January 2025, mark your calendars to explore the new Call for Action platform with Aristotle I360, ensuring smooth access for state and local associations to manage grassroots advocacy campaigns. RPAC Recognition: Verify lifetime giving records, submit RPAC Hall of Fame nominations, and ensure all 2024 contributions are sent by the deadline. Dates to Remember Dec 13:\u00a0Deadline to submit reimbursement for Community Outreach grants Dec 18:\u00a0RPAC State &amp; Individual Year-end Transmittal Deadline Dec 20: 2025 NAR Advocacy Priority Issues Survey Deadline Dec 23:\u00a0Registration Deadline for Advocacy Week Jan 2: Advocacy Everywhere transitions to Aristotle I360 Platform Jan 8: Issues Mobilization Committee Meeting, 3 PM ET Jan 20: Deadline to request lifetime giving records for Hall of Fame Jan 23: Consumer Advocacy Outreach Advisory Board Meeting, 2 PM ET Jan 31: Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline Chair&#8217;s Letter Greetings GAD Nation! December is here! If you\u2019re like me, this is the time of year where you\u2019re simultaneously wrapping up projects and planning or kickstarting initiatives for the coming year. It\u2019s busy, exciting, and overwhelming all at once. I highly recommend you include a grant strategy in your plans for next year. As an answer to feedback from local and state associations, NAR has opened the grant portals early. This means you can apply for funding to support initiatives you are launching in January! What a great way to start the year. If you have a plan, a concept of a plan, or even just a desire to pursue funding for an initiative, it\u2019s time to have a conversation! Reach out to the NAR team. They are eager to help, and eager to get these funds out the door. Reach out to me as well, or a member of the AG, or a fellow colleague. I\u2019m always eager to hear what others are working on, and to lend any advice I may have. The difference between a good initiative and a great initiative is innovation, a solid plan, collaboration, and lasting impact. I wish all of you a successful end to the year and a joyful holiday season. Lacey Everett (317) 525-2234 laceyeverett@mibor.com &nbsp; What You Need to Know to Wrap Up 2024 December 18, 2024 \u2013 RPAC Investment Transmittal Deadline This is the last day to collect and send RPAC investments to NAR. Any investments made and sent after the 18th will count towards 2025 goals. Questions? Contact Debbie Frey or Carlyle Smith. 2025 NAR Advocacy Priority Issues Survey Open until December 20 The 2025 NAR Advocacy Priority Issues survey is live. We\u2019ve designed this survey to better understand your advocacy priorities and help shape ours for 2025. Questions? Contact Drew Myers. 2025 Advocacy Week Registration is Open until December 23 Register for the 2025 Advocacy Week in Washington D.C. by December 23. 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