COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP ORIENTATION 2013 Annual Conference Thursday, November 7, 2013

Steve Brown 2014 NAR President

Welcome! The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now.

2014 Officers 2014 President: Steve Brown 2014 President-Elect: Chris Polychron 2014 First Vice President: Tom Salomone 2014 Treasurer: Michael McGrew 2014 Immediate Past President: Gary Thomas 2014 Vice President: JoAnne Poole 2014 Vice President: Beth L. Peerce

2014 Committee Liaisons Sharon Keating, Association Executives Linda St. Peter, Commercial Pam Monroe, Business Specialties Adrian Arriaga, Global Real Estate Tiffany Curry, Consumer Relations Steve A. Brown, Large Residential Firms Relations Linda Lee, Law & Policy

2014 Committee Liaisons, cont. Brian Copeland, Member Services Cynthia Shelton, Public & Federal Issues David Wluka, REALTOR Party Community Engagement Iona Harrison, REALTOR Party Disbursement Summer Greene, REALTOR Party Fundraising John Flor, REALTOR Party Member Involvement Rei Mesa, Second Century Ventures & Special Projects

JoAnne Poole & Beth L. Peerce 2014 Vice Presidents

One Team: Working Together Chair, Vice Chair and Committee Liaison Problem Solvers & Consensus Builders Motivators

One Team: Working Together Chair, Vice Chair and Committee Liaison Problem Solvers and Consensus Builders – Share direction, goals and objectives – Withhold personal opinions – Establish pace and tone – Follow Robert’s Rules of Order – Act as facilitator

One Team: Working Together Chair, Vice Chair and Committee Liaison Motivators – Identify and train future leadership of the committee – Identify new talent and rising stars – Create an environment encouraging participation – Provide opportunity for members to take responsibility – Encourage electronic communication between meetings – Lead by example

Chris Polychron, 2014 President-elect and Doug Hinderer, Senior Vice President Human Resources & AE & Leadership Development

The Premier Partnership: Members & Staff Chair, Vice Chair, Committee Liaison, Staff – Everyone works together before an action happens Philosophy of collaboration – Best interest of organization and all members

The Premier Partnership: Members & Staff

Pre-meet with Staff Executive and Committee Liaison – Review agenda – Organize reports/actions – Review background on relating issues Rely on Staff to provide resources Refer to Committee Liaison for advice/clarification

Carole Horn, 2014 Chair RPAC Trustees Fundraising Committee

Brian Copeland, 2014 Member Services Committee Liaison and Nobu Hata, Director Digital Engagement

Social Media Don’t be afraid of social media. Do allow engagement to your tastes. Do remember you speak on behalf of NAR, your committee and your peers. Do become advocates for leadership. Don’t keep what you’re doing a secret, be proud of the work you’re doing!

JoAnne Poole & Beth L. Peerce 2014 Vice Presidents

Committee Planning Session Get to know your fellow committee leadership Annual Meetings and between meeting communication The time is now Understanding your purpose Vision Goals committee-structure-alphabetical

Steve Brown 2014 NAR President

Thank you! The time is now – for you. Go plant a forest.