Newly hired Association Executives (AEs), Government Affairs Directors (GADs) and those hired to promote and manage REALTOR® Party activities are invited to attend a day-and-a-half orientation at the NAR offices in Washington, D.C. This orientation, including the cost of travel, will be offered three times a year and is free of charge to participating AEs and GADs. State and local associations should inform NAR as soon as possible when they have hired a new GAD.