GADFly Newsletter – November 2024

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 & Individual Year-end Transmittal
• Dec 23: Registration Deadline for Advocacy Week

Chair’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’re 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’m grateful for all of you. GAD Nation is unique and special and the work we do impacts the lives of so many. I’m honored to serve as your Chair and am looking forward to 2025. Though, I’m 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’t 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

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.  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. Nomination access must be requested by your State AE or head GAD; otherwise, only view access will be granted. Local GADs can request view only access.

2025 Advocacy Week Registration is Open!

Register for the 2025 Advocacy Week in Washington D.C. by December 23. Invited groups should have received registration details. 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.

For travel booking via NAR’s partner Ovation, call 1-312-741-6429 or email nargroups@ovationtravel.com.

Questions? Contact advocacyweek@nar.realtor.

If you couldn’t join us in Boston, don’t 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.

RPAC News

RPAC Major Investor Recognition Deadline

Make sure you and your members are recognized as RPAC Major Investors by the December deadline! These are HARD deadlines to submit RPAC investments to the NAR Finance Office. For questions about RPAC transmittal deadlines, contact Jenn Nguyen or Debbie Frey.

View the Major Investor Levels and Benefits.

Grants and Resources

GAD Directory

Don’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.

Celebrating GAD Achievements

Congratulations to Danielle Finley, Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS, for completing the Executive Leadership Certificate from Cornell University!

Submit your fellow GADs’ achievements here to be featured in the next edition of GADFly.

Upcoming NAR Events

Check out the list of events here to save the date for upcoming conferences.

2025 Advocacy Week | Washington D.C.

January 22-25, 2025 | Registration is now open (by invitation).