This newsletter is intended for 2022 leaders of Women's Council. This important information should be read thoroughly and shared with your local members as needed.
Edition 19-2022 | August 24, 2022
National Association of Realtors® Announces 2023 Leadership Academy Class
Congratulations to the following Women's Council members who are part of the 2023 NAR Leadership Academy class:
Elizabeth Campbell-Chase (CA)
Myssie Cardenas-Barajas (TX)
Jenifer Hoffman (VT)
Alexa Kebalo Hughes (CT)
Denise Lo (GA)
Susan Nicolson (AZ)
New Member Nudge Kicks Off September 1
The New Member Nudge kicks off next week and we encourage all of our leaders to get the details on our website. Look for a New Member Nudge promo email to leaders next week with canva image templates to be shared on social media and used for recruiting efforts. We will be recognizing the top networks that obtain new members at an exclusive reception in the President’s Suite in Orlando.
2022 President-Elects: Sign Affiliation Agreement Today
Each year, local & state network presidents are asked to sign an affiliation agreement, and it’s a certification benchmark. The agreement remains similar to years past, with language this year added on adhering to the Women’s Council privacy policy.
Local Network Affiliation Agreement State Network Affiliation Agreement
Network Certification Application Process is Open
The network certification process is now open! Women’s Council Network certification recognizes and rewards the most active local and state networks that achieve five key benchmarks of network excellence and exceeds basic charter requirements per its national affiliation and provides outstanding member service.
You may now apply to become a 2022/23 Certified Network. Networks have until late September to submit their applications.
Questions about the process? Contact Jackie Flores, jflores@wcr.org.
When Does the 2023 Leadership Team Officially Take Office?
We know that in the next few months local and state networks will begin to hold their installations of the 2023 Leadership Teams. We've been asked several times when do the 2023 Leaders officially take office?
The 2023 Leadership Teams begin holding their office on the day after the NAR Annual Convention is concluded. This year our Women's Council 2023 officers & team begin to hold office on 11/15/2022 and will conclude in November 2023.
This is listed in both the Women's Council State & Local Bylaws Article I, Section 3.
State Credentialing and Election Policy Reminders
States should be using the Job Descriptions (found in the Network Glossary) when credentialing teams are meeting. The full State Credentialing & Election Policy is also available as a reminder.
President-elect, First Vice President, Treasurer and District Vice Presidents (if applicable) must be elected by September 30th and reported to National by the outgoing First Vice President.
Billhighway Resources
Billhighway is fully functional, with adoption by most networks. A March archived communication includes an onboarding checklist, online training, instructions on activating your account, and associated collateral. Need a demo or to set up a meeting with your leaders to ask questions about Billhighway and understand it better? Click the button below to set up an appointment.
Considering a Dues Increase in 2023? Follow the Process
Networks considering a dues increase next year must follow National processes to ensure proper dues billing. National must be formally advised by September 30 for the subsequent year on new dues amounts along with supporting documentation. This form must be filled out and can also be found in the online network glossary.