Network Glossary
2022 Network Guidebook & Glossary
Administration (General)
| TOPIC | DESCRIPTION | WHERE TO FIND |
| Brand Assets | Contains brand standards, downloadable logos, and infographics | Brand Assets |
| Budget | Sample budget template | Sample Budget |
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Certification Program |
An annual program that certifies networks that meet benchmarks of excellence - Submissions due October 1. | Certification Program |
| Dues Changes | National must be formally advised by September 30 for the subsequent year on new dues amounts along with supporting documentation | Dues Change Form |
| Insurance | Responsibility of local network, National provides information and guidance | Insurance PDF |
| Leadership Identification and Development (LID) Resources | This page contains a video, applications, process guide, and other key documents related to the process (note, processes, positions, and other procedures subject to change in 2022) | Leadership Pathways |
| Legal | Responsibility of local network, National provides information and guidance | Insurance PDF |
| Microsite Resources |
Resources include training video, fact sheet, and certification badge | |
| Name Change |
Any network wishing to change its names must go through a rigorous process, to ensure it's not being done for short term gains |
Contact National to request at wcr@wcr.org |
| National Officer Visit |
This form must be filled out when requesting a national officer to be a part of your local or state events | |
| Network Charter Kit | A Charter guide outlines network formation steps, contact National to request kit and consultation: jsaltman@wcr.org | |
| Officer Reporting | Officers must be reported via the form by the October 15th deadline for the subsequent year. Use this form if there are leadership changes throughout the year. | |
| Operating Standards | These documents describe network operating standards. | |
| Roadmap Newsletter |
Contains one year of timely information that state and local networks need to know | |
| Taxes |
Responsibility of local network, National provides information and guidance |
Governance
| TOPIC | DESCRIPTION | WHERE TO FIND |
| Appointment Cheat Sheet |
Outlines who appoints who at state and local level |
Coming Soon |
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Bylaws |
All bylaws with dues amounts are on state and local microsites. | |
| Consent to Serve | Leaders sign a form that outlines fiduciary duties – National offers samples to customize. | Sample Document - Local |
| Confidentiality Agreement | State Agreement | |
| Disband, Terminate or Merge Network | National must be contacted to initiate the process. Contact Jamie Saltman at jsaltman@wcr.org | Network Disband or Merger Process |
| Election Procedures | This blueprint outlines how elections are to be conducted | |
| Liaison (State & National Fact Sheet) | A visual piece/infographic with regional map and breakdown of states, levels and associated support systems | Fact Sheet |
| Officer Job Descriptions | Job descriptions for leaders at the local, state & national levels | |
| Scripts for Elections |
The National script is available for elections, which outline common language/verbiage (sample only) | |
| Script for Installation | The National script is available for installations, which outline common language/verbiage (sample only) | |
| Standing Rules |
Must not supersede bylaws. A podcast offers guidelines and information | |
| Transition of Officers | Two zoom recordings provide guidance on how to effectively change over teams |
Meetings & Events
| TOPIC | DESCRIPTION | WHERE TO FIND |
| Grant Program | Through our grant program with NAR, we have a list of events that provide programming ideas that other networks have done successfully | Grant Winners |
| Outreach PowerPoint with Infographics | This PowerPoint is a template for you to use in the field and provides the latest and greatest info and is for you to customize | Coming Soon |
| Realtor® Association Collaboration |
Outlines best practices to work with local association | Association Relationship PDF |
| Strategic Partnerships | This template is customizable and networks can edit as needed | Template (Will Auto Download) |
| WOW! Event Planning Guide |
Promotional tips on how to create a successful event | Guide PDF |
Membership & Marketing
| TOPIC | DESCRIPTION | WHERE TO FIND |
| Exchange of Value | One page printable | Download |
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Diversity and Inclusion |
Tips and resources | |
| Member Recruitment Tools | Videos, resources, templates and strategies to promote new members | Coming Soon |
| New Member Onboarding Toolkit | This is designed to provide you with templated information developed by other networks to onboard and systematize new members. | Toolkit |
| Network 360 Year Round Facebook Group | This is a private group for 2022 leaders. A great place to network and share ideas. | Facebook Group |
State Specific Resources
| TOPIC | DESCRIPTION | WHERE TO FIND |
| Budget & Finance | Budget and Finance Committee description. | Description |
| Leadership Identification & Development | Leadership Identification & Development (LID) Committee Description | LID Description |
| State Liaison Application | State Liaison Application form | Application |
| State Liaison Reporting | Form to report your State Liaison | Reporting Form |
Check this page frequently for updates.