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1.21.09
LVAR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS IN 2009
The LVAR Government Affairs Committee (GAC), now in its fourth year, welcomed five new members for 2009:
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MaryEllen Cox (Exit Fast Track Realty)
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Michael Jacobs (Keller Williams)
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Renee Trinchere (Prudential Patt White)
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Christopher Zajacek (Grace Realty)
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Mark Molchany (Power Realty)
Because of an increased awareness by members of legislative and political issues that impact their business, the GAC has become an increasingly competitive committee to be a part of. This year, LVAR received over 25 applications.
“It’s great to see that more and more members want to volunteer for committees at LVAR,” said Sue Seidel, 2009 LVAR President. “There was a time when we had to virtually beg members to get involved. Now, members are starting to realize that volunteering on a committee is not only a good for their business, but it’s also a way to make a positive impact on our profession,” Seidel concluded.
Here’s a look at the rest of the GAC roster for 2009:
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Frank Renaldi, Jr., Chair (Century 21 Pinnacle)
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Tiffany Hayward, Vice-Chair (Teel Realty)
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Tom Flad (MetLife Home Loans)
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Joe McGavin (Realty Executives)
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George Raad (Harvey Raad Realtors)
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Diane Sharpless (Setton Realty)
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Bruce Stimmel (Prudential Choice Properties)
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Jack Gross (Cassidon Realty)
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James Madl (Weichert Realtors)
1.15.09
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS UPDATE AT INSTALLATION LUNCHEON
If you were not able to attend the Installation Luncheon at the Candlelight Restaurant on January 15, you can still view the Government Affairs update. Click on the following link to view the PowerPoint presentation:
Government Affairs Update – January 21, 2009
1.9.09
RPAC FINISHES UP STRONG DESPITE SLOWING ECONOMY
The slowing economy did not stop LVAR members from making an investment in the future of their business through the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC). In fact, the number of RPAC investors reached an all-time high in 2008 with 1,105 LVAR members investing. This represents 47% of the entire membership.
LVAR members successfully raised $50,555 far exceeding our fair share goal of $35,340 (143% of fair share goal). Although these numbers are strong, LVAR finished the year 3.99% behind what we raised for RPAC in 2007 ($52,654), and was 10% short of our own established goal of $56,650. Importantly, 100% of Government Affairs Committee members and Board of Directors members invested in RPAC. They are committed to leading by example for the rest of the membership. Visit the RPAC website to view a full list of RPAC investors. As special thanks to all members who invested in RPAC in 2008.
Member awareness and investments in RPAC continues to increase in record numbers through the years. Just take a look at the following chart, which shows RPAC investments each year from 1997 to 2008.
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