2. Why is Women’s Council important to YOU?

3. Two-Year Implementation Timeline
November 2016
2017
Fall 2017
January 2018
January 2019
Governing Board Approval
Comprehensive Training & Education
Election of 2018 Officers (under new model)
Adhere to Network Model & Report Name Change to IRS
Network standards fully functioning in 100% of Networks
Just as it was important to commit time to test the Network model – National recognizes the need for a well-paced rollout to ensure a smooth transition and minimal disruption to current structures and activities.
Implementation of the Chapter-to-Network project began in November 2016 with Governing Board approval of the Council’s bylaws.
Throughout 2017 there will be multiple training and education activities, including at events such as this, Leadership Academy, our Annual Convention, as well as through topically-focused webinars.
Good news: You do not have to update your local bylaws. National staff will take care of this for you in 2017.
In the fall of 2017, Networks will elect 2018 officers based on the new streamlined governance model. This enables local groups to adhere to the Network model guidelines for 2018.
By January 2019, we expect that 100% of the Networks will be fully functioning under the new model. 1

4. governance WHAT’S NEW: Streamlined governance
Mission Statement:
We are a network of successful REALTORS®, advancing women as professionals and leaders in business, the industry and the communities we serve.
governance
Let’s take a closer look now at GOVERNANCE in the new model.
Our organization mission is all about a networking, relationship-building, professionalism and leadership – not governance.
And while governance is critical to ensure we are operating efficiently and with adequate resources so we can deliver on the mission, the governance structure of our locals groups MUST be as streamlined as possible to create more relevant volunteer work and to leverage and build the leadership talents of more of our members.
WHAT’S NEW:
Streamlined governance
More relevant officer positions
Project Teams

5. Governance Structure President REALTOR ® Member
Elected as President-elect, automatically moves up
One-year term
President-elect REALTOR® Member
Elected by membership
One-year term
Secretary REALTOR® Member
Appointed by incoming President-elect (ratified at last Governing Board prior to year taking office)
One-year term
Treasurer REALTOR® or National Affiliate Member
Elected by the membership
One-year term
Here is a slightly different presentation of the six-member Governing Board. This view details which positions are elected and which are appointed and their terms of service.
The incoming President-elect appoints the Secretary
The President appoints the two Director positions.
All others are elected.
The President-elect automatically moves up to the position of President. No other officer position automatically moves up. Why? Membership organizations these days need maximum flexibility to ensure they have the right leader in the right position at the right time for the network.
So … each year the Network will elect TWO positions: the President-elect and the Treasurer. The Governing Board ratifies all appointments.
Program Dir. REALTOR® Member
Appointed by incoming President
(ratified at last Governing Board Meeting prior to year taking office)
Membership Dir. REALTOR® or National Affiliate Member
Appointed by incoming President
(ratified at last Governing Board Meeting prior to year taking office)

6. Governance Structure Governing Board Meetings
Minimum of four (4) times a year
Quorum is four (4) board members out of six (6).
MUST include either President or President-elect
Under the new governance structure the Governing Board is required to meet only four times per year.
There must be at least four members of the Governing Board present to establish a quorum. One of these four MUST include the President or the President-elect.
For anyone thinking this is not a sufficient number of meetings to handle the governance of the Network, know that the details of programs and other Network operations that currently take place at the Committee level, will happen at the Project Team level – with the Governing Board focusing on strategy and high level operations.
A Governing Board may choose to meet more frequently, but the new structure is all about streamlined governance. With the right work being done at the right level – and with a broader range of commitments available to members who want to contribute.
Let’s take a closer look at Project Teams.

7. Governance Structure
President Lori Howard, REALTOR® Automatically advances from President-elect
President-elect
Amber Mesorana, REALTOR®
Secretary
Jayce Love, REALTOR®
Treasurer
Ginger Robbins, REALTOR®
or National Affiliate
Program Director
Marina Silver, REALTOR®
Membership Director
REALTOR®
or Shari Joyce, National Affiliate
Strategic Partner Project
Dee Dee Mauz REALTOR® or National Affiliate
Membership Project REALTOR® or
Marette Gillen National Affiliate
PROJECT TEAMS EXAMPLES
Winter-Spring-Summer & Fall
Here is a graphic depiction of the new structure for local Networks.
Some positions can be held only by a REALTOR® member (President, President-elect, Secretary and Program Director). Others can be held by either a REALTOR® member or National Affiliate Member. Remember, the “Local Affiliate Member” category is going away; replaced by Strategic Partners.
The Governing Board includes two new Director positions. One to oversee the Network’s Education activities and one to oversee Membership activities. To support these areas, the Governing Board may want to approve a Chair position for each.
For example, the Program Director could be supported by an Education Chair who would oversee multiple Project Teams – one for each key program organized by the Network.
Likewise, a Recruitment & Retention Chair can be appointed to support the Membership Director.
These Chair positions can be held by REALTOR® Members or National Affiliate Members. They are appointed by the incoming President and ratified by the Governing Board.
The Project Teams presented here are just examples. We’ll talk more about Project Teams in a minute.
Project Team
Project Team
Project Team
Project Team
Event Coordinators
Marketing
Budget & Finance
Fundraisers
Member Ambassadors
Registration greeters
Technology Advancement
Industry Outreach

8. Project Teams Project Teams PROJECT TEAMS (Examples)
Used for a defined period of time
Disband at end of project
Members and outside support as needed
Ratified by Governing Board
Examples:
Membership
(Supports work of Director)
Programming
(Supports work of Director)
New Member Orientation
Past President Advisory
PROJECT TEAMS (Examples)
Project Teams are where the “roll-up-your-sleeves” work of the Network is done.
Project Teams are meant to function for a defined period of time; for a specific project, program or task. When the project or task is complete, the Project Team is disbanded.
Members may work on multiple Project Teams.
The “temporary” nature of Project Teams encourages more members to get involved – particularly those who are unable to commit to a full year of involvement. Project Teams expands the leadership development opportunities.
The flexibility of Project Teams allow volunteers to take on a project with a clear time frame, and to recruit others to help – including those from outside the Network.
Project Teams give Council officers the ability to respond quickly to unanticipated opportunities and needs – calling on the right leaders and volunteers for the right project at the right time.
Fundraiser
Member Ambassadors
Strategic Partnership Coordination
Registration
Industry Outreach
Candidate Review

9. Industry Event Example

10. Where is the Membership Value?

11. Requirements are 4 Industry Events
And 2 Networking,
4 Networking Socials are optional
One of the Four must focus on the development of Leadership skills and
One of the Four must collaborate with:
Local HAR
Other local Networks
Related real estate organizations.

12. Who will be the Leadership Team of 2019?
ELECTIONS 2018
WHAT’S NEW:
Candidate Review Project Team in May
No slate of nominated candidates
Nomination for President-Elect & Treasurer only
Officers do not automatically move up – only President-elect to President
So let’s take a specific look at the changes in the elections process and structure.
A highlight of the changes include [REVIEW slide bullets]

13. Candidate Review Team Composition
Minimum of 3, maximum of 5 members
Active REALTOR® members
No more than 1 National Affiliate
1 or more active Past Presidents
1 or more active Past Program Directors
President-elect (non-voting, ex-officio)
Current Governing Board members not eligible
Managing this process is a Candidate Review Team appointed by the Governing Board 90 prior to the Election. This replaces the old Chapter Nominating Committee structure.
Composition of this Project Team is as follows: [REVIEW SLIDE]

14. 10 7 90 60 30 2018 Elections Process Election Day AUG 15th
Governing Board appoints Review Team MAY/16 90
Team solicits applications for open positions 6/16 60
Applications due; eligibility confirmed 7/16 30
President notifies members of election date, rules, candidates 8/4 10
Forms due back if running from the floor, 8/7 7
Election Day
AUG 15th
Here are the basic steps and timeframes of the new elections process [REVIEW SLIDE], and add details including:
Communication to membership about open positions includes: job descriptions, application and consent to serve forms
Candidate review team is NOT producing a slate of recommended candidates; the Team’s role is to review all applications to ensure they are complete and to confirm each candidates eligibility for the position applied for; and to conduct interviews, if they so choose
Candidate requirements for each position are spelled out in the election tools and resources, along with the template for the application forms
Members can still run from the floor, but MUST complete and return the application and consent to serve forms to the Team Chair 7 calendar days prior to the election. Team chair will confirm that they are a member of the network and have submitted a letter from their Board/Association of Realtors stating they are a member in good standing.
Options for election day – at an Industry Event or at a Special Meeting (perhaps with a program)

15. Team 2018 Leadership Representing the New Network Operation Model
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