Missouri Association of REALTORS®Missouri Association of REALTORS®

New Director OrientationNew Director Orientation

1.2 Millions REALTORS1.2 Millions REALTORS

22,000 in Missouri22,000 in Missouri

REALTOR FAMILYREALTOR FAMILY

REALTOR Board/Association

Institutes,

Societies

and Councils

RPACMLS

REALTOR Run

Charitable Entities

Missouri Governance StructureMissouri Governance StructureLT

Executive Committee

300 State Directors

17 Committees/Forums

500 Committee Members

37 Local Boards

22,000 Members

MissionMission

Through the collective strength, influence and professionalism of its REALTOR members and local Boards, the Missouri Association of REALTORS is dedicated to protecting the private property rights of Missouri citizens, promoting real estate as a catalyst for economic and community development, and fostering a business environment in which all members can succeed.

Vision and Long Term GoalsVision and Long Term Goals

Public Policy Long-term GoalPublic Policy Long-term GoalPublic Policy Long-term GoalPublic Policy Long-term Goal

Monitor and influence public and private entities to protect and enhance the real estate business environment.

Member/Board Value Long-term GoalMember/Board Value Long-term Goal

Develop and provide information, professional development (education) and business products and services to support the success of REALTORS and their Boards/Associations.

Communication and Outreach Long-Term GoalCommunication and Outreach Long-Term Goal

Increase effectiveness of MAR efforts to reach out, inform and engage the membership.

Association ManagementLong-Term GoalAssociation ManagementLong-Term Goal

Effectively utilize the financial, technical, volunteer, and staff resources to support and accelerate the attainment of MAR’s core purpose.

MAR Operating ValuesMAR Operating Values

External ValuesExternal Values

• Right to Housing

• Right to do Business

• REALTOR® Value

• Ethics and Professionalism

Internal ValuesInternal Values

MAR Business Meeting Schedule – Board of Directors

MAR Business Meeting Schedule – Board of Directors

Your Role as a DirectorYour Role as a DirectorYour Role as a DirectorYour Role as a Director

Do’s Don’ts

- Speak up/question things - Come to meetings

- Read all the material unprepared

- Be prompt for meetings - Spread rumors

- Vote if you have a vote - Overindulge

- Question if you do not understand - Be late, be early

- Have fun - Breach confidentiality

- Smile - Have personal

- Get facts agendas

- Evaluate “big” picture

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Hats You Wear

Once elected and during your term as director, you will be wearing many hats. They are as follows:

• DIRECTOR – a member of the MAR Board of Directors.

• REPRESENTATIVE– you are a representative from the body who sent you, local board/association. However, when seated, you are representing MAR.

• CUSTODIAN/STEWARD – you have been trusted to make timely and wise decisions for the members’ assets.

• REALTOR® - an individual member of the REALTOR® Association at all three levels: Local, state, and national.

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Hats You Wear

Once elected and during your term as director, you will be wearing many hats. They are as follows:

• DIRECTOR – a member of the MAR Board of Directors.

• REPRESENTATIVE– you are a representative from the body who sent you, local board/association. However, when seated, you are representing MAR.

• CUSTODIAN/STEWARD – you have been trusted to make timely and wise decisions for the members’ assets.

• REALTOR® - an individual member of the REALTOR® Association at all three levels: Local, state, and national.

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C – Your duty of care. Your interest and concern for everything in the real estate world and how the REALTORS® association is involved.

O – Your duty of obedience. Once the directors have made a decision, it is understood and expected that the directors will follow their own mandate(s).

A – Your duty of accountability. Your obligation and willingness to accept responsibility for your personal actions.

L – Your duty of loyalty. We assume that you are faithful to the cause of the REALTOR® association and will act accordingly to support their mission.

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District Briefing SessionDistrict Briefing Session

• Meeting prior to the Board of Directors

• Receive Motions Packet

• Review Motions and hear Executive Cmtg. Recommendations

• Chance to discuss and ask questions

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Check in at the Meeting - Check in at the Meeting - After the District Briefings, Check in to pick up your Directors packet and Agenda

Sit with the Directors - Sit with the Directors - Directors have reserved seating in the front of the room. This is important to help distinguish voting members from guests

Vote in the best interest of all Members - Vote in the best interest of all Members - We assume that you are faithful to the cause of the

REALTOR® association and will act accordingly to support the mission and all of the members

MAR Business Meeting Schedule – Committee Day

MAR Business Meeting Schedule – Committee Day

Committee DayCommittee Day

•Sign Up Annually in the Fall or anytime with Staff or LT

•Attend any open Committees/Forums

•Most involve your input and ideas, between meeting work is limited to workgroups you would sign up for.

Committee DayCommittee Day

•Agendas and Minutes can be found at www.missourirealtor.org in the member section

•You will receive materials in advance to review

•All communication is by e-mail.

•Participate, provide feedback and ideas!

Other Events and ActivitiesOther Events and Activities

Other Events and ActivitiesOther Events and ActivitiesOther Events and ActivitiesOther Events and Activities

Capitol Conference – January Meetings

RPAC Events – Auction, Golf Tournament, Mini-Golf, other fun-raisers

Educational Opportunities – CE and Professional Classes held in conjunction with business meetings.

Specialty Sections – Women’s Council of REALTORS®, Missouri CRS Chapter, YPN – Young Professionals Network, Appraisal and Property Management

Resources and LogisticsResources and Logistics

Resources and LogisticsResources and LogisticsResources and LogisticsResources and Logistics

30 Day and 60 Day Mailings – Informational E-mails sent prior to business meetings **if you are not getting e-mails, check with staff

Agendas and Minutes – Posted in the Member section at www.missourirealtor.org

Registration not necessary – You don’t need to sign up to attend the committee meetings or BOD meeting. **However some fun or paid events require timely registration.

Hotels can fill up Quickly – You are responsible for your own hotel and room reservations.

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