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GAD Institute Registration is OPEN! The Government Affairs Directors’ Institute (GAD Institute) is an annual professional development conference for state and local association professionals who work in the areas of government affairs, political affairs, legislative or regulatory affairs,...

GAD Institute Registration is OPEN! The Government Affairs Directors’ Institute (GAD Institute) is an annual professional development conference for state and local association professionals who work in the areas of government affairs, political affairs, legislative or regulatory affairs,...

JUST A FEW DAYS LEFT: Nominations for Vice Chair due by April 30 NAR is seeking nominations from state associations for vice chair of the GAD Advisory Group. Candidates must submit a Statement of Interest to Jim MacGregor by April 30, 2022. For more information, contact Jim MacGregor | 202-383-1188...

ATTN State GADs: Nominations for Vice Chair due by April 30 The position of Vice Chair of the GAD Advisory Group is voted on each year at the GAD Institute. This year, we are seeking nominations from state associations. Candidates for Vice Chair must submit a Statement of Interest to Jim MacGregor...

New AE/GAD Orientation: March 31 & April 1 Twice a year, NAR holds a two-day orientation at our DC office for new AEs and GADs. This training highlights opportunities for state and local REALTOR® associations to engage in community and consumer outreach, legislative and political advocacy,...

Campaign Services Online REALTOR® Candidate Training Academy for State and Local Office The updated online version of the REALTOR® Candidate Training Academy for State and Local Office is now live on the Center for REALTOR® Development site. It is free to members and staff interested in running...

The All-GAD call will be held on January 20, 2022 at 3pm EST.  Registration will be required for this call since we will be voting on the GAD Advisory Group Vice Chair nominee(s).  The agenda is still being finalized and more info on that will be coming soon. Register in advance for this meeting...

It was great seeing all of you in San Diego and I hope you all had a successful Annual Meeting. During the GAD Business Meeting, held the morning of November 13, our Vice Chair, Brent Swander announced that he would be stepping down from his leadership position.  Brent has been named the new CEO...

Hello GAD Nation! The staff at NAR are excited to welcome everyone for the Annual meetings next month in San Diego, CA! Everyone is hard at work preparing a great agenda for the GAD meetings. The GAD Reception will be held at Vin De Syrah in the Gaslamp Quarter on Friday, November 12th from 5-7pm....

Hello GAD Nation! Autumn is always associated with change and a settling down from the activity of Summer. However, September is also when a lot of work begins for GAD Nation. Fundraising, IE’s, candidate trainings, New GAD/AE Orientation, the first meeting of the new Advisory Group, Annual...