Claire L. WilliamsMAR 2011 PresidentClaire L. Williams

MAR 2011 President

Agenda Agenda

MAR Governance

2011 Programs and Goals

MAR Bylaws, Policies and Procedures

MAR Programs and Services

Director Expectations

2011 Officers2011 Officers

2011 PresidentClaire L. Williams2011 President

Claire L. WilliamsClaire Williams, a managing partner with Remerica Hometown Claire Williams, a managing partner with Remerica Hometown One in Plymouth, is the 2011 President of the Michigan One in Plymouth, is the 2011 President of the Michigan Association of REALOTRS®. Claire is a member of the Western Association of REALOTRS®. Claire is a member of the Western Wayne Oakland County Association of REALTORS® and has Wayne Oakland County Association of REALTORS® and has held numerous leadership positions at the regional, state and held numerous leadership positions at the regional, state and national levels including representing Michigan REALTORS® as national levels including representing Michigan REALTORS® as a Federal Political Coordinator for Congressman Thad McCotter a Federal Political Coordinator for Congressman Thad McCotter and serving as a National Association of REALTORS® director. and serving as a National Association of REALTORS® director. Claire’s commitment to the real estate industry has also led her Claire’s commitment to the real estate industry has also led her to serve two-terms as president of the Women’s Council of to serve two-terms as president of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Michigan Chapter. A seasoned real estate REALTORS® Michigan Chapter. A seasoned real estate professional, Claire is an accredited Buyer professional, Claire is an accredited Buyer Representative/Manager, a graduate of the REALTOR® Institute, Representative/Manager, a graduate of the REALTOR® Institute, as well as a Leadership Training graduate. In 2002, her as well as a Leadership Training graduate. In 2002, her dedication was recognized when she was awarded REALTOR® dedication was recognized when she was awarded REALTOR® of the Year by her local association. In addition to her career of the Year by her local association. In addition to her career achievements, Claire and her husband, Ron, have raised two achievements, Claire and her husband, Ron, have raised two children, Rebecca and Allen, in the Plymouth Canton area where children, Rebecca and Allen, in the Plymouth Canton area where she is known for her strong community involvement.    As she is known for her strong community involvement.    As president of the MAR, Claire wants to emphasize the importance president of the MAR, Claire wants to emphasize the importance of REALTOR® continuing education, professionalism and of REALTOR® continuing education, professionalism and community involvement.community involvement.

2011 President-ElectBeth Foley

2011 President-ElectBeth Foley

1986 was the year Beth started in the Real Estate business 1986 was the year Beth started in the Real Estate business after having been in private practice and academia as a dental after having been in private practice and academia as a dental hygienist. She has been a volunteer for the real hygienist. She has been a volunteer for the real estate community for almost 25 years. Education has always estate community for almost 25 years. Education has always been a passion for success and accountability in her been a passion for success and accountability in her professions. Beth holds her GRI, Associate Broker, CRB, CRS professions. Beth holds her GRI, Associate Broker, CRB, CRS and RSPS. At the MAR, she has served on the finance, and RSPS. At the MAR, she has served on the finance, grievance, professional standards committees, Broker Summit grievance, professional standards committees, Broker Summit task force, FPC for District 2, vice chair of the redistricting task force, FPC for District 2, vice chair of the redistricting task force and was elected district 2 Director for 2005 and task force and was elected district 2 Director for 2005 and 2009. Beth was elected to serve as 2010 Treasurer of the MAR. 2009. Beth was elected to serve as 2010 Treasurer of the MAR. At the local associations, she was the first president of the At the local associations, she was the first president of the WMLAR, she served as treasurer, MLS chairperson, Pro WMLAR, she served as treasurer, MLS chairperson, Pro standards co-chair, served on every committee possible, and standards co-chair, served on every committee possible, and has taught courses for orientation. Beth was REALTOR® of has taught courses for orientation. Beth was REALTOR® of the Year in 2000. Her education includes a RDH and BS in the Year in 2000. Her education includes a RDH and BS in education from the Ohio State University, and a MA in education from the Ohio State University, and a MA in Teaching and Educational Psychology from Western Michigan Teaching and Educational Psychology from Western Michigan University and the University of Northern Iowa. She University and the University of Northern Iowa. She participates in competitive tennis with the USTA Western participates in competitive tennis with the USTA Western Michigan teams. This keeps Beth competitive in her business Michigan teams. This keeps Beth competitive in her business and healthy for her life’s career.and healthy for her life’s career.

2011 TreasurerBill Milliken

2011 TreasurerBill Milliken

Bill Milliken, CCIM, CIPS, began work in real estate in Ann Bill Milliken, CCIM, CIPS, began work in real estate in Ann Arbor in 1987. Milliken Realty, which he formed in 1996, was Arbor in 1987. Milliken Realty, which he formed in 1996, was named a Best of Michigan Business in 2008. Previously, he named a Best of Michigan Business in 2008. Previously, he worked in Washington, D.C. for NASA and the U.S. Dept. of worked in Washington, D.C. for NASA and the U.S. Dept. of Justice. Bill was first elected to the board of the CCIM Institute Justice. Bill was first elected to the board of the CCIM Institute in 2006 where he has held numerous leadership positions. He in 2006 where he has held numerous leadership positions. He was also a delegate on CCIM’s trade mission to China in 2006. was also a delegate on CCIM’s trade mission to China in 2006. He was elected to the board of directors of NEW DETROIT in He was elected to the board of directors of NEW DETROIT in 2010; was president of the Commercial Board of REALTORS® 2010; was president of the Commercial Board of REALTORS® (2006); director of Republic Bancorp, and; board chair of the (2006); director of Republic Bancorp, and; board chair of the Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce. He graduated from Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce. He graduated from Colorado College.Colorado College.

New Directors New Directors

Scott Griffith Past-President Representative

Scott Griffith Past-President Representative

Scott Griffith is a 3Scott Griffith is a 3rdrd generation REALTOR® serving Livingston generation REALTOR® serving Livingston County and the surrounding areas. He has been a licensed County and the surrounding areas. He has been a licensed REALTOR® since 1975. Scott, and his sister Carol, have REALTOR® since 1975. Scott, and his sister Carol, have owned and operated ERA Griffith Realty located in Brighton owned and operated ERA Griffith Realty located in Brighton since 1981. As an active member of the Livingston County since 1981. As an active member of the Livingston County Association of REALTORS® Scott has held every leadership Association of REALTORS® Scott has held every leadership position. He has been named REALTOR®-of-the-Year 3 times position. He has been named REALTOR®-of-the-Year 3 times by LCAR. 2009 he was named REALTOR® of the Year for the by LCAR. 2009 he was named REALTOR® of the Year for the Michigan Association of REALTORS® . Leadership at MAR Michigan Association of REALTORS® . Leadership at MAR includes many positions including a Past President. At NAR includes many positions including a Past President. At NAR Scott has served in numerous leadership positions including Scott has served in numerous leadership positions including at RVP. Scott is very active in the community and his church. at RVP. Scott is very active in the community and his church. Scott is a graduate of Albion College. He and his wife, Diane, Scott is a graduate of Albion College. He and his wife, Diane, have 2 children in Michigan Colleges.have 2 children in Michigan Colleges.

Kelly SweeneyLarge Office Representative

Kelly SweeneyLarge Office Representative

Kelly received his BBA from the University of Michigan in Kelly received his BBA from the University of Michigan in 1975. His real estate career started in 1986 at Weir Manuel 1975. His real estate career started in 1986 at Weir Manuel REALTORS® in Birmingham. He is now the CEO Broker/Owner REALTORS® in Birmingham. He is now the CEO Broker/Owner of Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel. He served as the city of Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel. He served as the city assessor and city treasurer for the city of Birmingham as well assessor and city treasurer for the city of Birmingham as well as serving on various committees for the Birmingham as serving on various committees for the Birmingham Bloomfield Rochester South Oakland County Board of Bloomfield Rochester South Oakland County Board of REALTORS®. Kelly served on the Board of Directors for the REALTORS®. Kelly served on the Board of Directors for the Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce from 1989 to Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce from 1989 to 2000, and was awarded the Commerce Business Person of the 2000, and was awarded the Commerce Business Person of the Year Award in 1997. He also received the Birmingham Year Award in 1997. He also received the Birmingham Community House Community Service Award in 2003. Kelly Community House Community Service Award in 2003. Kelly served on the Board of MiRealSource MLS from 2002 – 2009 served on the Board of MiRealSource MLS from 2002 – 2009 and was the Treasurer from 2005 – 2008. He has been on the and was the Treasurer from 2005 – 2008. He has been on the board of the Michigan Consolidated Association of board of the Michigan Consolidated Association of REALTORS® since 2004 and was President in 2010. In 2008 he REALTORS® since 2004 and was President in 2010. In 2008 he was voted as MCAR’s REALTOR of the Year. was voted as MCAR’s REALTOR of the Year.

Thomas PaarlbergLarge Office Representative

Thomas PaarlbergLarge Office Representative

Native of the Chicago area. Graduate, DePauw B.A. Native of the Chicago area. Graduate, DePauw B.A. Philosophy, 1974. REALTOR® since 1976. Associate Broker, Philosophy, 1974. REALTOR® since 1976. Associate Broker, owner Greenridge Realty, Inc. since 1980. Designations owner Greenridge Realty, Inc. since 1980. Designations include; G.R.I., CRB, and AHWD. Have served in numerous include; G.R.I., CRB, and AHWD. Have served in numerous capacities with the Grand Rapids Association of capacities with the Grand Rapids Association of REALTORS®, including President in 1996. Have served in REALTORS®, including President in 1996. Have served in various roles with M.A.R. including two terms on the Board various roles with M.A.R. including two terms on the Board of Directors as large broker representative. Currently serve of Directors as large broker representative. Currently serve on the SWMRIC manager board. on the SWMRIC manager board.

Randy ThomasMiCAR Representative

Randy ThomasMiCAR Representative

Randy Thomas, President and CEO of Insite Randy Thomas, President and CEO of Insite Commercial, has been involved in various aspects of Commercial, has been involved in various aspects of real estate since 1987. Randy attended Michigan real estate since 1987. Randy attended Michigan State University and earned degrees in both State University and earned degrees in both biological science and criminal justice. He was biological science and criminal justice. He was formerly Vice President of the Retail Division at formerly Vice President of the Retail Division at Schostak Brothers and Co., where he was Schostak Brothers and Co., where he was responsible for property assemblage, working with responsible for property assemblage, working with anchor tenants, sale and leaseback of commercial anchor tenants, sale and leaseback of commercial properties, and development of commercial land. properties, and development of commercial land. Randy is the 2011 incoming President of the Randy is the 2011 incoming President of the Commercial Board of Realtors (CBOR), where he also Commercial Board of Realtors (CBOR), where he also sat on the Board from 2001 – 2005, and served as sat on the Board from 2001 – 2005, and served as President in 2004.President in 2004.

Jason CopemanDistrict 1 Representative

Jason CopemanDistrict 1 Representative

Jason W. Copeman, GRI, is a Broker/Owner with 18 Jason W. Copeman, GRI, is a Broker/Owner with 18 years experience in Marquette and the North Central years experience in Marquette and the North Central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He has served as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He has served as the Upper Peninsula Association of REALTORS President, Upper Peninsula Association of REALTORS President, has twice been chosen as his local Realtor-of-the-Year has twice been chosen as his local Realtor-of-the-Year and in January will begin a two year term as his local and in January will begin a two year term as his local association President Elect.  Jason has served on his association President Elect.  Jason has served on his local MLS Committee, intermittently serving as local MLS Committee, intermittently serving as Chairperson, for the past 16 years and was recently Chairperson, for the past 16 years and was recently appointed by his local board to the position of appointed by his local board to the position of Chairperson of the Upper Peninsula Association of Chairperson of the Upper Peninsula Association of REALTORS Data Sharing and Cooperative Research REALTORS Data Sharing and Cooperative Research Committee to pursue and promote ways to build Committee to pursue and promote ways to build stronger REALTOR relationships and cooperation. stronger REALTOR relationships and cooperation.

Rick LooseDistrict 4 Representative

Rick LooseDistrict 4 Representative

Rick Loose, REALTOR®, e-PRO has 10 years of real Rick Loose, REALTOR®, e-PRO has 10 years of real estate experience with Ayre Rhinehart Realtors in estate experience with Ayre Rhinehart Realtors in Midland, Michigan. He has served as Midland, Michigan. He has served as President/Director for the Midland Board of President/Director for the Midland Board of REALTORS®. He has also served on several board REALTORS®. He has also served on several board committees. Rick was selected Midland Board of committees. Rick was selected Midland Board of Realtors “Realtor of the Year” for 2009. He Realtors “Realtor of the Year” for 2009. He currently chairs the Midland City Housing currently chairs the Midland City Housing Commission.Commission.

Pam WhitcraftDistrict 6 Representative

Pam WhitcraftDistrict 6 Representative

Pam has been in this business since 1992 and has been very Pam has been in this business since 1992 and has been very involved in her profession. She saw the value of further involved in her profession. She saw the value of further education and completed her GRI, ABR and CRB education and completed her GRI, ABR and CRB designations by 2004 and has been an active member of the designations by 2004 and has been an active member of the ERC Council since 1996. She has volunteered her time in the ERC Council since 1996. She has volunteered her time in the Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®/ by Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®/ by serving as chair, or vice chair for various committees, as well serving as chair, or vice chair for various committees, as well as served as a member of several task force committees over as served as a member of several task force committees over the years. For the past 9 years, she has sat on the local the years. For the past 9 years, she has sat on the local Board of Directors. She also moved through the ranks in her Board of Directors. She also moved through the ranks in her local SWMAR/REIS as Treasurer-2005, Pres-Elect 2006 then local SWMAR/REIS as Treasurer-2005, Pres-Elect 2006 then President in 2007. She was awarded the prestigious President in 2007. She was awarded the prestigious President’s Cup from the local Association in 2008. More President’s Cup from the local Association in 2008. More local involvement includes representing the local Association local involvement includes representing the local Association of Realtors as a Manager of the SWMRIC board in 2007 and of Realtors as a Manager of the SWMRIC board in 2007 and 2008. On a higher level, Pam served as the SWMAR District 6 2008. On a higher level, Pam served as the SWMAR District 6 Director from 2001-2004. Since the turn of the new Director from 2001-2004. Since the turn of the new millennium, Pam has shared her leadership skills as a millennium, Pam has shared her leadership skills as a member of Cressy & Everett Real Estate’s management team, member of Cressy & Everett Real Estate’s management team, by serving as the Associate Broker/Branch Manager of their by serving as the Associate Broker/Branch Manager of their Edwardsburg Michigan office. Pam has raised her family and Edwardsburg Michigan office. Pam has raised her family and worked in Southwestern Lower Michigan since 1977. She and worked in Southwestern Lower Michigan since 1977. She and her husband Dick have 2 grown children and 2 grandchildren. her husband Dick have 2 grown children and 2 grandchildren.

Returning Directors Returning Directors

June ClarkLocal Association Representative

June ClarkLocal Association Representative

June Clark has been the Association Executive for the Monroe June Clark has been the Association Executive for the Monroe County Association of REALTORS since 2005.  Prior to her County Association of REALTORS since 2005.  Prior to her service as the Association Executive June was the MLS service as the Association Executive June was the MLS Administrator for 8 years and had worked in a professional real Administrator for 8 years and had worked in a professional real estate brokerage in Michigan as an office manager.  June earned estate brokerage in Michigan as an office manager.  June earned her RCE designation in 2007 and is involved at the state and her RCE designation in 2007 and is involved at the state and national level.  June has served on the Generational Association national level.  June has served on the Generational Association Executives Committee at the National Association of Executives Committee at the National Association of REALTORS® along with various committees for the Michigan REALTORS® along with various committees for the Michigan REALTOR® Association Executives Council including Past REALTOR® Association Executives Council including Past President.  June is heavily involved in her local community President.  June is heavily involved in her local community including but not limited to Habitat for Humanity and various including but not limited to Habitat for Humanity and various non-industry related organizations. non-industry related organizations.

Stu KingmaMiCAR Representative

Stu KingmaMiCAR Representative

Stu Kingma, SIOR, joined The Wisinski Group in 1994 and Stu Kingma, SIOR, joined The Wisinski Group in 1994 and offers services that include sales and leasing of commercial offers services that include sales and leasing of commercial and industrial real estate. He has over 22 years of experience and industrial real estate. He has over 22 years of experience in sales and marketing which includes 17 years experience in sales and marketing which includes 17 years experience dealing exclusively with commercial and industrial properties. dealing exclusively with commercial and industrial properties. This focus and experience allows Mr. Kingma to provide his This focus and experience allows Mr. Kingma to provide his clients with the most up to date information regarding clients with the most up to date information regarding changing market conditions. He is a past president of the changing market conditions. He is a past president of the Commercial Alliance of REALTORS®, a former Planning Commercial Alliance of REALTORS®, a former Planning Commission Member for the Village of Spring Lake and a Commission Member for the Village of Spring Lake and a member of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. He member of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Calvin College.Calvin College.

Matthew CaseDistrict Two Representative

Matthew CaseDistrict Two Representative

Matt Case, GRI, Associate Broker, Director of Support Matt Case, GRI, Associate Broker, Director of Support Services, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies. Matt Services, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies. Matt served on the Board of Directors of the Traverse Area served on the Board of Directors of the Traverse Area Association of REALTORS® (TAAR) beginning in 2005. The Association of REALTORS® (TAAR) beginning in 2005. The following year he served as Treasurer and in 2007 was following year he served as Treasurer and in 2007 was President Elect, as well as taking part in the Strategic Planning President Elect, as well as taking part in the Strategic Planning Committee and the Search Committee for TAAR’s new AE. In Committee and the Search Committee for TAAR’s new AE. In 2008 he served as TAAR President, and since then has served 2008 he served as TAAR President, and since then has served as RPAC chair. He was TAAR REALTOR® Of The Year in 2007, as RPAC chair. He was TAAR REALTOR® Of The Year in 2007, and has been honored as one of Northwest Michigan’s most and has been honored as one of Northwest Michigan’s most influential people under 40 years of age via the Traverse City influential people under 40 years of age via the Traverse City Business News “40 Under 40” for the past 5 years. In 2010 he Business News “40 Under 40” for the past 5 years. In 2010 he was the TAAR nominee for REALTOR Active in Politics, and was the TAAR nominee for REALTOR Active in Politics, and was selected to take part in the National Association of was selected to take part in the National Association of REALTORS Leadership Academy class of 2011. Matt is a REALTORS Leadership Academy class of 2011. Matt is a volunteer Champion for The Grand Vision, a regional land use volunteer Champion for The Grand Vision, a regional land use and transportation study conducted in 2008-2009 with and transportation study conducted in 2008-2009 with implementation ongoing.implementation ongoing.A 1996 graduate of Northwood University, where he also met A 1996 graduate of Northwood University, where he also met his wife, Matt resides in Beulah with Tammy and their three his wife, Matt resides in Beulah with Tammy and their three sons.sons.

Gene SzpeinskiDistrict Three Representative

Gene SzpeinskiDistrict Three Representative

Gene has served on nearly all GRAR committees and task Gene has served on nearly all GRAR committees and task forces including a term as Director from 2003-05. He was forces including a term as Director from 2003-05. He was awarded the GRAR REALTOR ®of the Year 2001 by his peer. awarded the GRAR REALTOR ®of the Year 2001 by his peer. MLS Exchange Board of Directors 2004-06 and served as its MLS Exchange Board of Directors 2004-06 and served as its President in 2006. Gene served as a MAR  RPAC Trustee 2002-President in 2006. Gene served as a MAR  RPAC Trustee 2002-07 and is entering  a second term on the MAR Board of 07 and is entering  a second term on the MAR Board of Directors. He has served as a member of the NAR Land Use, Directors. He has served as a member of the NAR Land Use, Property Rights and Environment Committee from 2004-10 . Property Rights and Environment Committee from 2004-10 . Extensive experience working with local and state officials and Extensive experience working with local and state officials and have developed 12  home/condo neighborhoods in Kent have developed 12  home/condo neighborhoods in Kent County since 1990. County since 1990.    

Susan YeotisDistrict Five Representative

Susan YeotisDistrict Five Representative

Susan switched careers to full-time REALTOR ® in Susan switched careers to full-time REALTOR ® in 1985 and has been an active volunteer in the Flint 1985 and has been an active volunteer in the Flint Association of REALTORS® ever since. She has Association of REALTORS® ever since. She has served on most local committees and been a multiple served on most local committees and been a multiple term member of the FAAR Board of Directors. She is a term member of the FAAR Board of Directors. She is a past president of FAAR®, past local chapter president past president of FAAR®, past local chapter president of Women’s Council of REALTORS®. She has served of Women’s Council of REALTORS®. She has served on the Michigan Association of REALTORS® Board on the Michigan Association of REALTORS® Board since 2008. Susan spent 15 years serving on the city of since 2008. Susan spent 15 years serving on the city of Fenton Planning Commission and ZBA, chairing each, Fenton Planning Commission and ZBA, chairing each, past Board of Directors president at the Shelter of past Board of Directors president at the Shelter of Flint, served on the Fenton Area Chamber of Flint, served on the Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce Board, and served 10 years on Flint YWCA Commerce Board, and served 10 years on Flint YWCA Board. She serves on the FAAR Professional Board. She serves on the FAAR Professional Standards Committee and has many years experience Standards Committee and has many years experience with the FAAR Grievance Committee. She also served with the FAAR Grievance Committee. She also served 6 years on the Board of The State Bank of Fenton. She 6 years on the Board of The State Bank of Fenton. She is married to fellow REALTOR® Art Yeotis with whom is married to fellow REALTOR® Art Yeotis with whom she owns YeotisRealty.com. Susan has 2 adult she owns YeotisRealty.com. Susan has 2 adult children, Ann and Matt, and there are 6 grandkids to children, Ann and Matt, and there are 6 grandkids to enjoy. She is a strong supporter of Habitat for enjoy. She is a strong supporter of Habitat for Humanity and the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.Humanity and the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.

Matt DavisDistrict Seven Representative

Matt DavisDistrict Seven Representative

Matt Davis, GRI, ABR, Associate Broker and 1992 Graduate from Matt Davis, GRI, ABR, Associate Broker and 1992 Graduate from Miami University in Oxford Ohio, has been actively involved in Miami University in Oxford Ohio, has been actively involved in both his community and REALTOR® associations throughout his both his community and REALTOR® associations throughout his 12 year career. A "SOB" or Son of a Broker, Matt grew up in the 12 year career. A "SOB" or Son of a Broker, Matt grew up in the business at Rosemary Davis, REALTORS® in Marshall, Michigan. business at Rosemary Davis, REALTORS® in Marshall, Michigan. Since becoming a REALTOR® in 1997 Matt has served 11 years on Since becoming a REALTOR® in 1997 Matt has served 11 years on the Battle Creek Area Association Board of Directors including 2 the Battle Creek Area Association Board of Directors including 2 stints as President and was BCAAR's REALTOR® of the Year in stints as President and was BCAAR's REALTOR® of the Year in 2004 and 2006. At the State level Matt chaired the MAR Public 2004 and 2006. At the State level Matt chaired the MAR Public Policy Committee as well as the RPAC Trustees (current member), Policy Committee as well as the RPAC Trustees (current member), and was the recipient of the MAR REALTOR® Active in Politics and was the recipient of the MAR REALTOR® Active in Politics (RAP) Award in 2005. Nationally, Matt was appointed as the (RAP) Award in 2005. Nationally, Matt was appointed as the Michigan RPIC (REALTOR® Political Involvement Committee Michigan RPIC (REALTOR® Political Involvement Committee Member) for NAR, and in that position serves as a "whip" Member) for NAR, and in that position serves as a "whip" for Michigan's 16 Federal Political Coordinators. He has served on for Michigan's 16 Federal Political Coordinators. He has served on the NAR Grassroots Strategic Plan workgroup, was a former FPC the NAR Grassroots Strategic Plan workgroup, was a former FPC for Congressman Joe Schwarz (MI-7) and has been appointed to for Congressman Joe Schwarz (MI-7) and has been appointed to the 2010 Public Policy Coordinating Committee. In his community, the 2010 Public Policy Coordinating Committee. In his community, Matt is an elected Trustee at Kellogg Community College in Battle Matt is an elected Trustee at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek and is the 2010 Chair of the Board of the Marshall Area Creek and is the 2010 Chair of the Board of the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce.  Among many other things Matt also Chamber of Commerce.  Among many other things Matt also serves on the Steering Committee for the Annual World Reuben serves on the Steering Committee for the Annual World Reuben Eating Championship in Marshall and is married to Leigh and has Eating Championship in Marshall and is married to Leigh and has four daughters and a granddaughter; Paige, Hunter, Kendall, four daughters and a granddaughter; Paige, Hunter, Kendall, Maddie and Natalie. Maddie and Natalie.   

Carol GriffithDistrict Eight Representative

Carol GriffithDistrict Eight Representative

Carol Griffith is a 3Carol Griffith is a 3rdrd generation REALTOR® serving generation REALTOR® serving Livingston County and the surrounding areas. She has been Livingston County and the surrounding areas. She has been a licensed REALTOR® for over 30 years. Carol along with her a licensed REALTOR® for over 30 years. Carol along with her brother Scott, (past President of MAR), have owned and brother Scott, (past President of MAR), have owned and operated ERA Griffith Realty located in Brighton since 1981. operated ERA Griffith Realty located in Brighton since 1981. As an active member of the Livingston County Association of As an active member of the Livingston County Association of REALTORS®, Carol has held nearly every leadership position REALTORS®, Carol has held nearly every leadership position including Past President. She has been named twice by her including Past President. She has been named twice by her peers as REALTOR®-of-the-Year. Leadership at MAR peers as REALTOR®-of-the-Year. Leadership at MAR currently includes Director and Vice Chair of Public Policy. currently includes Director and Vice Chair of Public Policy. Carol is active in her community and holds many leadership Carol is active in her community and holds many leadership positions including Livingston County Commissioner. Carol positions including Livingston County Commissioner. Carol is a graduate of Albion College.is a graduate of Albion College.

Nanci J. RandsDistrict Nine Representative

Nanci J. RandsDistrict Nine Representative

Nanci J. Rands is an associate broker with Hall and Hunter, Nanci J. Rands is an associate broker with Hall and Hunter, Christie’s Great Estates in Birmingham. She was the 2006 Christie’s Great Estates in Birmingham. She was the 2006 President of Metropolitan Consolidated Association of President of Metropolitan Consolidated Association of REALTORS® (MCAR), and its 2007 REALTOR® of the Year. REALTORS® (MCAR), and its 2007 REALTOR® of the Year. Nanci was then recognized as MAR’s REALTOR® of the Year. Nanci was then recognized as MAR’s REALTOR® of the Year. She was also named to the Crain’s Detroit Business list of the She was also named to the Crain’s Detroit Business list of the 100 most influential women. Nanci served as the 2008 MAR 100 most influential women. Nanci served as the 2008 MAR RPAC Chair and 2009 Major Donor Whip. She is an NAR RPAC Chair and 2009 Major Donor Whip. She is an NAR director 2009 – 2011 and the Federal Political Coordinator for director 2009 – 2011 and the Federal Political Coordinator for Senator Carl Levin. Nanci is an NAR RPAC trustee Senator Carl Levin. Nanci is an NAR RPAC trustee representing District 6 (Michigan and Ohio), 2010 – 2011. representing District 6 (Michigan and Ohio), 2010 – 2011. Nanci is the national chairman of Project Interchange, a non-Nanci is the national chairman of Project Interchange, a non-profit organization, that sends influential’s to Israel for profit organization, that sends influential’s to Israel for educational and fact finding seminars. She is also a member educational and fact finding seminars. She is also a member of the Board of Governors of the American Jewish of the Board of Governors of the American Jewish Committee.Committee.

Jay GoscinskiDistrict Ten Representative

Jay GoscinskiDistrict Ten Representative

Jonathon "Jay" Goscinski, ABR, GRI, Broker/Owner Michigan Jonathon "Jay" Goscinski, ABR, GRI, Broker/Owner Michigan Realty Solutions in Richmond and Jeffrey Douglas Properties Realty Solutions in Richmond and Jeffrey Douglas Properties in Eastpoint has actively been a full time REALTOR® since in Eastpoint has actively been a full time REALTOR® since 2004, served on MCAR's Education Committee since 2005, 2004, served on MCAR's Education Committee since 2005, Political Affairs since 2005, 2009 Chairman, Grievance, Political Affairs since 2005, 2009 Chairman, Grievance, Nominating, RPAC Committees to name a few. He is an active Nominating, RPAC Committees to name a few. He is an active RPAC supporter/contributor. He was elected to the MAR RPAC supporter/contributor. He was elected to the MAR Board in 2010. Jay is also a licensed builder and still operates Board in 2010. Jay is also a licensed builder and still operates a family owned Home Improvement and Remodeling a family owned Home Improvement and Remodeling Company. Jay is also extremely involved in Foreclosure and Company. Jay is also extremely involved in Foreclosure and Bank Owned properties for over 15 years, advocates and Bank Owned properties for over 15 years, advocates and does education seminars on the Foreclosure and Short Sale does education seminars on the Foreclosure and Short Sale Process.Process.

Gordon McCannDistrict Eleven Representative

Gordon McCannDistrict Eleven Representative

Gordon McCann, GRI, e-PRO, Associate Broker, has been a Gordon McCann, GRI, e-PRO, Associate Broker, has been a Realtor in the Plymouth community since 1995. As a member Realtor in the Plymouth community since 1995. As a member of the Western Wayne Oakland County Association of of the Western Wayne Oakland County Association of REALTORS® he was a Director, 2004 to 2008; Treasurer, REALTORS® he was a Director, 2004 to 2008; Treasurer, 2005: President Elect, 2006; and President 2007-2008. In 2008 2005: President Elect, 2006; and President 2007-2008. In 2008 he was elected as a District 11 Director to the Michigan he was elected as a District 11 Director to the Michigan Association of Realtors for 2009 and 2010 and in 2010 he was Association of Realtors for 2009 and 2010 and in 2010 he was re-elected a Director for 2011 and 2012.  At the National re-elected a Director for 2011 and 2012.  At the National Association of Realtors, Gordon was a Large Board Director Association of Realtors, Gordon was a Large Board Director in 2007 and 2008 and a member of the Risk Reduction in 2007 and 2008 and a member of the Risk Reduction Committee 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Also, Gordon was Committee 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Also, Gordon was elected as a Michigan representative to a 3 year term as NAR elected as a Michigan representative to a 3 year term as NAR Director for the 2009, 2010 and 2011.Director for the 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Gerald MillerDistrict Twelve Representative

Gerald MillerDistrict Twelve Representative

Gerry Miller has been a licensed REALTOR® since 1978 and a Gerry Miller has been a licensed REALTOR® since 1978 and a broker since 1985. He is currently with Real Estate One in broker since 1985. He is currently with Real Estate One in Clinton Township. He has served on the board of directors for Clinton Township. He has served on the board of directors for the Metropolitan Consolidated Association of REALTORS® the Metropolitan Consolidated Association of REALTORS® (MCAR) from 1995-1996, served as the MCAR Government (MCAR) from 1995-1996, served as the MCAR Government Affairs Committee Chair, the MCAR RPAC committee chair Affairs Committee Chair, the MCAR RPAC committee chair and was honored as the MCAR REALTOR® Active in Politics and was honored as the MCAR REALTOR® Active in Politics in 2005 and is a continual RPAC supporter. Gerry was as a in 2005 and is a continual RPAC supporter. Gerry was as a National Association of REALTORS® director in 2001-2004 National Association of REALTORS® director in 2001-2004 and was appointed to serve on the NAR Public Policy and was appointed to serve on the NAR Public Policy Committee in 2004. His passion has been politics and Committee in 2004. His passion has been politics and lobbying through grass roots efforts and is proud of the lobbying through grass roots efforts and is proud of the things we represent as REALTORS® - homeownership and things we represent as REALTORS® - homeownership and the preservation of property rights. the preservation of property rights.

Beth PresslerDistrict Thirteen Representative

Beth PresslerDistrict Thirteen Representative

Beth Pressler, CRS, GRI, LTG, PMN, RRC, is an Associate Beth Pressler, CRS, GRI, LTG, PMN, RRC, is an Associate Broker with over 30 years real estate sales/managing Broker with over 30 years real estate sales/managing experience in Grosse Pointe, Michi gan. She has served as experience in Grosse Pointe, Michi gan. She has served as President/Director for Grosse Pointe Board of REALTORS®; President/Director for Grosse Pointe Board of REALTORS®; 2005 Regional Vice President (Region II), 2001 & 2002 Nat’l 2005 Regional Vice President (Region II), 2001 & 2002 Nat’l Governor; Chair & Vice Committee Chair and Nat’l State Governor; Chair & Vice Committee Chair and Nat’l State Orientation Facilitator for the Women’s Council of Orientation Facilitator for the Women’s Council of REALTORS®. Beth has also served on the Nat’l Executive REALTORS®. Beth has also served on the Nat’l Executive Committee for Women’s Council of REALTORS®, is a past Committee for Women’s Council of REALTORS®, is a past NAR Director and currently serves on NAR committees. NAR Director and currently serves on NAR committees.

Trish LentzDistrict Fourteen Representative

Trish LentzDistrict Fourteen Representative

Trish Lentz started her career in real estate in 1973. She trained with Real Estate Trish Lentz started her career in real estate in 1973. She trained with Real Estate One in Taylor and took real estate classes at the University of Michigan Real One in Taylor and took real estate classes at the University of Michigan Real Estate School. Trish has always been very active in the community. During Estate School. Trish has always been very active in the community. During those days she worked with the boy scouts and girl scouts to help grow strong those days she worked with the boy scouts and girl scouts to help grow strong minds in the children around her. Trish also volunteered to teach an art class at minds in the children around her. Trish also volunteered to teach an art class at the grade school near her home. After 10 years of training and experience, the grade school near her home. After 10 years of training and experience, Trish opened her own company called “BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT GROUP”. Trish opened her own company called “BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT GROUP”. The firm handled mostly commercial, industrial and business opportunities. The firm handled mostly commercial, industrial and business opportunities. During this time Trish took various CCIM Courses to improve her knowledge of During this time Trish took various CCIM Courses to improve her knowledge of the commercial world. In 1990, Trish and her husband, Kenneth Lentz, the commercial world. In 1990, Trish and her husband, Kenneth Lentz, purchased their own building in Taylor and changed the name of their company purchased their own building in Taylor and changed the name of their company to Hallmark Realty, Inc. and began to sell residential real estate along with to Hallmark Realty, Inc. and began to sell residential real estate along with commercial. Their business grew rapidly and Trish became more active with commercial. Their business grew rapidly and Trish became more active with the local Association. Trish chaired the first Equal Housing Committee the local Association. Trish chaired the first Equal Housing Committee Downriver. She sat on the grievance committee for many years and was a Downriver. She sat on the grievance committee for many years and was a director for ten years. Trish worked her way through the chairs of the Downriver director for ten years. Trish worked her way through the chairs of the Downriver Association and finally served as president in 1995. Trish was chosen as Association and finally served as president in 1995. Trish was chosen as REALTOR® of the year for the Downriver Association in 1996. During those REALTOR® of the year for the Downriver Association in 1996. During those early years and still even today, Trish’s most excelled accomplishment is the early years and still even today, Trish’s most excelled accomplishment is the fact that she has gave back to her community. Trish always prided herself on a fact that she has gave back to her community. Trish always prided herself on a hard work ethic, integrity and honesty. She has always treated her customers hard work ethic, integrity and honesty. She has always treated her customers and clients with the utmost respect and kindness. Trish has continued to serve and clients with the utmost respect and kindness. Trish has continued to serve not only her community but is again serving her local association in a not only her community but is again serving her local association in a leadership position. She was just installed as incoming Treasurer for 2011. leadership position. She was just installed as incoming Treasurer for 2011. Trish also serves as FPC to Congressman Conyers and is a Director for Trish also serves as FPC to Congressman Conyers and is a Director for Michigan Association of REALTORS®.Michigan Association of REALTORS®.

Tom LongDistrict Fifteen Representative

Tom LongDistrict Fifteen Representative

Tom Long, ABR, AHWD, GRI. Tom is the 2010 DRAR Tom Long, ABR, AHWD, GRI. Tom is the 2010 DRAR Immediate Past President and was President in 2009, a DRAR Immediate Past President and was President in 2009, a DRAR Director since 2004, served as the DRAR Government Affairs Director since 2004, served as the DRAR Government Affairs Chair and DRAR RPAC Chair. In addition to his association Chair and DRAR RPAC Chair. In addition to his association involvement, he also works with local municipality involvement, he also works with local municipality departments and committees on real estate and community departments and committees on real estate and community issues.  He is a member of the Michigan Moose Association issues.  He is a member of the Michigan Moose Association State Board and Administrator of the Taylor Moose Family State Board and Administrator of the Taylor Moose Family Center. Tom has served on the MAR Board since 2009. Center. Tom has served on the MAR Board since 2009.

 

MAR Senior StaffMAR Senior Staff

Bill Martin CEO

Bill Martin CEO

Bill Martin is the chief executive officer of the Michigan Bill Martin is the chief executive officer of the Michigan Association of REALTORS®. He also sits on the board of Association of REALTORS®. He also sits on the board of trustees at Western Michigan University, his alma mater and trustees at Western Michigan University, his alma mater and the Michigan Society of Association Executives. Bill is a past the Michigan Society of Association Executives. Bill is a past board member for the Habitat for Humanity and the Michigan board member for the Habitat for Humanity and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. In 1987 voters elected Martin to the Chamber of Commerce. In 1987 voters elected Martin to the Michigan House of Representatives, serving Calhoun County. Michigan House of Representatives, serving Calhoun County. In 1995, Gov. John Engler appointed Martin to commissioner of In 1995, Gov. John Engler appointed Martin to commissioner of the Michigan State Lottery. Martin became the director of the the Michigan State Lottery. Martin became the director of the largest state department in 1999, the Michigan Department of largest state department in 1999, the Michigan Department of Corrections, again at the request of Gov. Engler. In 1999 Corrections, again at the request of Gov. Engler. In 1999 Habitat for Humanity named Martin Public Official of the Year.Habitat for Humanity named Martin Public Official of the Year.

Kathie FeldpauschSenior Vice President

Kathie FeldpauschSenior Vice President

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Kathie joined MAR in 1995 after spending six years with Kathie joined MAR in 1995 after spending six years with Michigan State University. She is a graduate of Hillsdale Michigan State University. She is a graduate of Hillsdale College and earned her CPA license in 1987. She served College and earned her CPA license in 1987. She served on the BOD for the Michigan Society of Association on the BOD for the Michigan Society of Association Executives as treasurer, and earned her RCE designation Executives as treasurer, and earned her RCE designation in 2005 and completed the CIPS designation requirements in 2005 and completed the CIPS designation requirements in 2006. She is a member of the DeWitt Boosters Funding in 2006. She is a member of the DeWitt Boosters Funding Review committee, the Peckham Foundation Board, the Review committee, the Peckham Foundation Board, the ASAE Finance Section Council, the NAR AE Institute ASAE Finance Section Council, the NAR AE Institute Board of Governors and the NAR National Membership Board of Governors and the NAR National Membership Data Systems workgroup.Data Systems workgroup.

Rob Campau Vice President of Public Policy

& Legal Affairs

Rob Campau Vice President of Public Policy

& Legal Affairs

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Rob is a veteran lobbyist who joined MAR in February of 1996. Rob is a veteran lobbyist who joined MAR in February of 1996.

Prior to joining MAR, he was Director of Environmental Affairs Prior to joining MAR, he was Director of Environmental Affairs

for the Michigan Manufacturers Association. His responsibilities for the Michigan Manufacturers Association. His responsibilities

at MAR include working with the Michigan Legislature and at MAR include working with the Michigan Legislature and

regulatory agencies, MAR’s legal advocacy programs, and regulatory agencies, MAR’s legal advocacy programs, and

providing support for political involvement, RPAC and other providing support for political involvement, RPAC and other

public policy programs. Rob received a BA in communications public policy programs. Rob received a BA in communications

from Michigan State University and Jurist Doctor from Thomas from Michigan State University and Jurist Doctor from Thomas

M. Cooley Law School.M. Cooley Law School.

Shelley Albert Executive Assistant to Bill Martin

Shelley Albert Executive Assistant to Bill Martin

Shelley Albert joined MAR in July of 2007 as the Shelley Albert joined MAR in July of 2007 as the executive assistant to MAR CEO, Bill Martin. She has executive assistant to MAR CEO, Bill Martin. She has been the co-owner of a home improvement business been the co-owner of a home improvement business with her husband for the last 10 years. She has prior with her husband for the last 10 years. She has prior association experience from working as the assistant to association experience from working as the assistant to the VP of Education at the Michigan Bankers the VP of Education at the Michigan Bankers Association and the Michigan Academy of Family Association and the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.Physicians.

Your Role with MARYour Role with MAR

You are not expected to be an expert in all aspects of MAR operations. All that you are asked to do is apply the same skills and judgment you use in your daily activities to the operation of the association.

How the Board OperatesHow the Board Operates

The board approves general policies about what should and should not be done (ei: key focus on advocacy, or not exceeding limits on spending authority).

The rest of the policy development and implementation is left to the CEO. The Board plans for the future.

The Board is responsible for effective organizational planning and for support of the CEO.

The CEO determines the operational structure of the association and is responsible for its oversight.

All association staff report to the CEO.

Mission StatementMission Statement

MAR is the recognized public policy and legal

advocate for private property rights and for the real

estate industry and the recognized statewide resource

(clearinghouse) for professional development,

knowledge exchange and business services.

The association will be the recognized public policy and legal advocate for private property rights and for the real estate industry.

The association will be the members’ statewide resource (clearinghouse) for professional development, knowledge exchange and business services.

Strategic Plan GoalsStrategic Plan Goals

Key Points to RememberKey Points to Remember

The association must know where it is going

The Board is in charge of ensuring it gets there

The Board has the responsibility to regularly check on the direction the association is taking to make sure it is, in fact, proceeding towards its objectives.

Annual Action PlanAnnual Action PlanAnnual Action PlanAnnual Action Plan

Board Meeting MechanicsBoard Meeting Mechanics

Board Packet

• Consent Agenda

• Report Items

• ACTION Items

• New Business

Bylaws comprise the governing authority of this

association and are strictly observed

Bylaws are approved by the Delegate Body

Policies are approved by the Board of Directors

Policies cover day to day operations

Further explanation provided at the February

Board Meeting by McClelland & Anderson

Bylaws and Policies Bylaws and Policies

Kathie FeldpauschMAR Senior Vice President of Operations

Kathie FeldpauschMAR Senior Vice President of Operations

Financial Tools Financial Tools

Budget Process

Board Reporting

Audits

Financial ToolsFinancial Tools

Each year, in accordance with the Bylaws, the Delegate Body has sole authority to adopt the annual budget of the Association. Financing for additional unbudgeted costs, or total projected costs within a single line item shall be subject to the following:

• Additional costs exceeding $3,000 must be approved in advance by the CEO.

• Additional costs exceeding $15,000 must be approved in advance by the Finance Committee.

• Additional costs exceeding $30,000 must be approved in advance by the Board of Directors.

• Additional costs exceeding $100,000 must be approved in advance by the Delegate Body.

All additional costs will be reported to the Board of Directors and Delegate Body with routine financial reports.

2011 Finance Committee2011 Finance Committee

Bob TaylorMAR President-Metropolitan Consolidated

Claire L. WilliamsMAR President Elect Western Wayne Oakland Co.

Beth FoleyMAR TreasurerWest Michigan Lakeshore

Gordon McCannWestern Wayne Oakland Co.

John BurtNorth Oakland County

Wayne WaltsClare-Gladwin

Carl KaminskiSouthwestern Michigan

Kim PontiusTraverse Area

Bill MillikenCommercial Board

2011 Audit Committee2011 Audit Committee

Beth FoleyWest Michigan Lakeshore

Dennis GoffGreater Lansing

Scott GriffithLivingston County

Bob HeindrichsGrand Rapids

Bob PiperFlint Area

Doug WhitehouseMetropolitan Consolidated

MAR OperationsMAR Operations

The operations side of the association

has a combined total of 99 years of

service with MAR.

Operations StaffOperations Staff

Andrea BatesAndrea Bates

Andrea Bates has been the Education Andrea Bates has been the Education Coordinator for MAR since November of Coordinator for MAR since November of 2000. In this capacity she is responsible for 2000. In this capacity she is responsible for administering the GRI Program and MAR’s administering the GRI Program and MAR’s continuing education offerings. Being the continuing education offerings. Being the point person for all educational and point person for all educational and licensing questions, she regularly has an licensing questions, she regularly has an opportunity to interact with the membership. opportunity to interact with the membership. She is also the administrator for the MiCAR, She is also the administrator for the MiCAR, MiCREA and CCIM Michigan Chapter MiCREA and CCIM Michigan Chapter Boards.Boards.

Jodie CadyJodie Cady

Jodie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Jodie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts from Michigan State University.  Before joining Arts from Michigan State University.  Before joining MAR in 1999, MAR in 1999, she worked for the Country Club of Lansing.  She she worked for the Country Club of Lansing.  She became a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) in became a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) in 2005, and was President of Meeting Professionals 2005, and was President of Meeting Professionals International, MPI Michigan Chapter.  International, MPI Michigan Chapter.  She received the MPI Michigan Chapter Planner of She received the MPI Michigan Chapter Planner of the Year award in 2005.the Year award in 2005.

Andrew FrancoeurAndrew Francoeur

Andrew sold and installed MAR’s new network in Andrew sold and installed MAR’s new network in the fall of 2000 and was on an administrator the fall of 2000 and was on an administrator contract for 6 months before coming on with the contract for 6 months before coming on with the MAR full time in June of 2001 as IT/IS Manager. He MAR full time in June of 2001 as IT/IS Manager. He has achieved his Microsoft Certified Systems has achieved his Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Certified Professional, and Certified Engineer, Certified Professional, and Certified Professional + Internet Certificates and has been Professional + Internet Certificates and has been certified since 1998. His responsibilities at the MAR certified since 1998. His responsibilities at the MAR include everything hardware and software related include everything hardware and software related on both PC and MAC based workstations and on both PC and MAC based workstations and servers along with maintaining Cisco Routers, servers along with maintaining Cisco Routers, Switches and Firewalls. Switches and Firewalls.

Joe KrasJoe Kras

Joe has been with MAR since 2002. He holds a Joe has been with MAR since 2002. He holds a MBA from Baker College, a BA from Western MBA from Baker College, a BA from Western Michigan University, and an Associate’s Degree in Michigan University, and an Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design from Lansing Community College. Graphic Design from Lansing Community College. At MAR, he works as the Manager of At MAR, he works as the Manager of Communications & Marketing. Joe performs a Communications & Marketing. Joe performs a variety of tasks from events photography to variety of tasks from events photography to managing Mirealtors.com.managing Mirealtors.com.

Kelly RisleyKelly Risley

Kelly joined the MAR in 1986 as a convention and Kelly joined the MAR in 1986 as a convention and meetings secretary and currently serves the position meetings secretary and currently serves the position of Accounting Assistant. Her tasks at MAR include of Accounting Assistant. Her tasks at MAR include processing daily cash receipts and account processing daily cash receipts and account payables/receivables, running DLEG reports for local payables/receivables, running DLEG reports for local associations, processing CCIM dues and MAR associations, processing CCIM dues and MAR building maintenance. building maintenance.

Julie RowellJulie Rowell

Julie is a graduate of Delta Community Julie is a graduate of Delta Community College with a degree in Business College with a degree in Business Management and has earned her e-PRO Management and has earned her e-PRO certification. She started in real estate 12 certification. She started in real estate 12 years ago working part time as a receptionist years ago working part time as a receptionist in a real estate office. From there she worked in a real estate office. From there she worked at two different local associations, Lenawee at two different local associations, Lenawee then Bay, finally ending up at MAR where she then Bay, finally ending up at MAR where she has been for the last six years.has been for the last six years.

Susan AbrahamSusan Abraham

Susan serves as the Accounting/Human Susan serves as the Accounting/Human Resources Coordinator for MAR.  She has been Resources Coordinator for MAR.  She has been with the association since May of this year and with the association since May of this year and prior to joining the staff was an accounting and prior to joining the staff was an accounting and astronomy tutor for Lansing Community astronomy tutor for Lansing Community College. She also has extensive experience in College. She also has extensive experience in for-profit and non-profit accounting and has for-profit and non-profit accounting and has worked in income tax accounting.  She worked in income tax accounting.  She attended Lansing Community College and attended Lansing Community College and received a degree in Business Accounting. received a degree in Business Accounting.

Sandy StumpSandy Stump

Sandy has served as MAR’s Accounting Sandy has served as MAR’s Accounting Director since April of 2002. With over 20 Director since April of 2002. With over 20 years of experience at MAR, she has served years of experience at MAR, she has served in various financial, operational, and in various financial, operational, and administrative roles. Sandy is responsible administrative roles. Sandy is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions of for overseeing all accounting functions of MAR and its related entities. She also MAR and its related entities. She also serves as a staff liaison to the MAR Finance serves as a staff liaison to the MAR Finance Committee & Building Task Force. Prior to Committee & Building Task Force. Prior to arriving at MAR Sandy worked for Michigan arriving at MAR Sandy worked for Michigan School Services and was a legislative intern School Services and was a legislative intern at the State Capitol in Lansing. at the State Capitol in Lansing.

Components Components

Meetings Management

Communications & Publications

Education

Member Programs

Member Benefits

Meetings ManagementMeetings Management

Convention

2011 Convention Task Force2011 Convention Task Force

Beth Foley, Co-Chair

Mary Rockwell, Co-Chair

Amy Albright

Gary Reggish

Gail Freeman

Martin Wagar

Brian Klingel

Jason Copeman

Susan Payne

Denise RoyerJim MeierKimberly KihnkeVicky LivernoisDeb TownsendBrandon LaBelleMarci BrowneRoger Powell

Meetings ManagementMeetings Management

Achieve

Meetings ManagementMeetings Management

Broker Summit

2011 Broker Summit Task Force

2011 Broker Summit Task Force

Laurie BushBay County

Natan EspinosaGreater Lansing

Joyce CleggWest Michigan Lakeshore

Gordon McCannWestern Wayne Oakland County

Dana HolbenDearborn Area

Ric BraunNortheastern Michigan

Meetings ManagementMeetings Management

Professional Standards

Board Meetings and Retreats

Communications Communications

Michigan REALTOR® 2010 MSAE Gold Mention

Communications Communications

REALTOR® Advocate

Communications Communications

Web site

Communications Communications

Communications Communications

MAR Government Affairs Podcasts

Communications Communications

MAR 2011 Legal Update Video Series

Communications Communications

E-Publications EnewsOn the MARkMiCREASpecial Ecard/Text Messages

Education Education

GRI - in classroom and online

Continuing education administration

Member Programs Member Programs

Fair Housing

Appraiser services (MiCREA)

Professional Standards

One-on-one support from Patty Kukla,MAR's professional standards expert

2011 MiCREA Leadership2011 MiCREA Leadership

David DevermanTimothy EvansBeth GrahamDonald HortonBrian KirkseyDavid MaturenJohn MeyerKaren MyersMichael TarnowNorman ThomasMarty WagarTina Whitman

Equal Opportunity Initiatives

Equal Opportunity Initiatives

Through continued volunteer testing, education initiatives, and relationships with the Michigan Fair Housing Centers, MAR members are provided cutting edge equal opportunity programs.

2011 Equal Opportunity& Fair Housing Committee

2011 Equal Opportunity& Fair Housing Committee

John McArdleWestern Wayne Oakland County

Robert LaButeWestern Wayne Oakland County

Natan EspinosaGreater Lansing

Doretha ArdoinGrand Rapids

Pat JacobsNorth Oakland County

Beth PresslerGrosse Pointe

Talia ChamplinBattle Creek Area

Member Benefits Member Benefits

MongoFax

AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance

Great American Long Term Care Insurance

Realtor.org Store 10% Discount

Frankenmuth Mutual REALTOR® Home & Auto Insurance

US Bank REALTOR® Credit Card

BCBSM Dental Insurance

BCBSM Health Insurance

Pearl Errors & Omissions Insurance

Standard Real Estate Forms

ZipLogix Electronic Forms

CGI Communications

Rob CampauMAR Vice President of Public Policy

& Legal Affairs

Rob CampauMAR Vice President of Public Policy

& Legal Affairs

Public Policy & Legal AffairsPublic Policy & Legal Affairs

Public Policy Staff StructurePublic Policy Staff StructurePublic Policy Staff StructurePublic Policy Staff StructureRobert Campau

VP of Public Policy and Legal Affairs

Brad Ward

Director of Public Policy & Legal Affairs

Theresa Gray

Administrative Assistant

Brian Westrin

Manager of Legal Affairs

Michelle Brant

SE Michigan Public Policy Director

Doug Merriam

W. Michigan Public Policy Director

Amy Daunt

Central & Northern Michigan Director

Brad Ward Brad Ward Brad Ward Brad Ward

Brad has been with MAR since 2001 and is a lobbyist Brad has been with MAR since 2001 and is a lobbyist for the association involved in all legislative issues at for the association involved in all legislative issues at the state level. He the principal staff person for the state level. He the principal staff person for REALTORREALTOR®® public policy, RPAC, and legal action public policy, RPAC, and legal action committees. Brad completed his undergraduate committees. Brad completed his undergraduate education at Michigan State University and received education at Michigan State University and received his law degree from Wayne State University. He his law degree from Wayne State University. He served for a year and a half as Legislative Aide to served for a year and a half as Legislative Aide to Rep. Nancy Cassis (R-Novi).Rep. Nancy Cassis (R-Novi).

Michelle BrantMichelle BrantMichelle BrantMichelle Brant

Michelle has been with MAR since May of 2008. Michelle has been with MAR since May of 2008. Prior to that, Michelle served as Executive Vice Prior to that, Michelle served as Executive Vice President to the Livingston County Association of President to the Livingston County Association of REALTORS for three years. Michelle also worked in REALTORS for three years. Michelle also worked in the Michigan Legislature for over four years where the Michigan Legislature for over four years where she was Chief of Staff to Representative Chris Ward she was Chief of Staff to Representative Chris Ward and Legislative Aide to former State Representative and Legislative Aide to former State Representative Judith Scranton. Michelle has a BA from Michigan Judith Scranton. Michelle has a BA from Michigan State University in Political Science Pre-Law and State University in Political Science Pre-Law and has taken courses towards her Master in Public has taken courses towards her Master in Public Relations.Relations.

Amy DauntAmy Daunt

Amy has been with MAR since March of 2006. Amy Amy has been with MAR since March of 2006. Amy held various internship positions within the Lansing held various internship positions within the Lansing political arena during her college years at Michigan political arena during her college years at Michigan State University, where she received a BA in State University, where she received a BA in Communications. Prior to joining the MAR, she Communications. Prior to joining the MAR, she worked as a Legislative Assistant to former worked as a Legislative Assistant to former Representative Gary Newell for over three years.Representative Gary Newell for over three years.

Doug MerriamDoug MerriamDoug MerriamDoug Merriam

Doug recently completed his Master of Public Doug recently completed his Master of Public Administration degree from Western Michigan Administration degree from Western Michigan University and has been with the MAR since 2005. University and has been with the MAR since 2005. Previously he earned a BS from Oakland University Previously he earned a BS from Oakland University and completed internships with DaimlerChrysler and and completed internships with DaimlerChrysler and Sterling Corporations. Originally from Saginaw, Sterling Corporations. Originally from Saginaw, he now resides in Grand Rapids.he now resides in Grand Rapids.

Brian WestrinBrian Westrin

Brian has served as MAR’s Manager of Legal Brian has served as MAR’s Manager of Legal Affairs since August of 2004. He did his Affairs since August of 2004. He did his undergraduate work at Louisiana State undergraduate work at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and attended law University in Baton Rouge and attended law school at Michigan State University School of school at Michigan State University School of Law, graduating in 2004. His role at MAR Law, graduating in 2004. His role at MAR encompasses a concentration in Fair Housing encompasses a concentration in Fair Housing Law and Education, RESPA Compliance and Law and Education, RESPA Compliance and Education, policing Unlicensed Real Estate Education, policing Unlicensed Real Estate Practice, Mortgage Fraud, and Research and Practice, Mortgage Fraud, and Research and Legal Writing for MAR publications. Brian also Legal Writing for MAR publications. Brian also facilitates meetings of the MAR Legal Action facilitates meetings of the MAR Legal Action Committee and handles all requests made for Committee and handles all requests made for Legal Action Fund Assistance. Legal Action Fund Assistance.

Theresa Gray Administrative Assistant to Rob Campau

Theresa Gray Administrative Assistant to Rob Campau

Theresa began her time at MAR in December 2006 as Theresa began her time at MAR in December 2006 as the Events Assistant.  In September 2008 she moved the Events Assistant.  In September 2008 she moved into the position of Vice President Rob Campau’s into the position of Vice President Rob Campau’s assistant, working with the Public Policy team.assistant, working with the Public Policy team.

2011 Public Policy Committee2011 Public Policy Committee2011 Public Policy Committee2011 Public Policy Committee

• Carol Griffith, Chair• Jim Fase, Vice Chair• Leon Knott, Past Chair• Laurie Bush• Kathleen Coon• Matt Davis• John Francis• Mark Huston• Meriem Kadi• Brian Klingel• Sara Storch-Lipnitz• Tom Long• Dave Maturen

• John McArdle• Bill Milliken• Bill Nabers• Ray O’Neil• Ned Quinn• Peter Read• Shelley Schoener• Elaine Schraudt• Phil Seaver• Teri Spiro• Belle Stier• Jeff Thornton• Robin Walker• Tim White

MiCARMiCARMiCARMiCAR

• Bill Milliken, Chair• Rodney Alderink• Win Cooper• Stu Kingma

• Mark Piper• Ned Quinn• Randall Thomas

Taxation Task ForceTaxation Task ForceTaxation Task ForceTaxation Task Force

• David Maturen, Chair• Mike LeVan• Mark Huston• Shawn Huston• John McArdle• Bob Taylor• William Scott

• Sheri Sutherby-Fricke• Fred Hetherwick• Marie Gamber• Brian Klingel• Peter Read• Bob Schautz• Teri Spiro

Land Use Task ForceLand Use Task ForceLand Use Task ForceLand Use Task Force

• Gil White, Chair• Sandra Bailey-Bristol• Earnie Best• Dan Coffey

• Shawn Huston• Dave DuBryn• Mark Huston• Paul Scott

Non-Point Water Quality Non-Point Water Quality Task ForceTask Force

Non-Point Water Quality Non-Point Water Quality Task ForceTask Force

• Dan Coffey, Chair• Brad Aarons• John Cooper• David Elya• Mark Huston• Betty Livermore• Paul Lubienski• Peter Read• Rick Stein

Public Policy Achievements Public Policy Achievements Public Policy Achievements Public Policy Achievements Past Accomplishments

• Passage of the Commercial Broker Lien Act - allows for a commercial broker to place a lien on a property for the non-payment of commissions

• Passage of Gross Receipts Legislation –legislation enacted to exclude agents’ • commission payments from taxation within the “gross receipts” calculation. • Mortgage Loan Industry Licensing –legislation enacted that provides licensing and • education requirements, along with mandatory background checks for mortgage loan officers in

Michigan. • Agency Responsibility Act – Outlines the duties a licensee owes a client and the services that the

client can waive via a limited services agency agreement. • MAR is recognized as one of the top Advocacy groups in Lansing • Defeated Governor Granholm’s 2-Penny Plan after most successful state-wide Call to • Action ever - Over 10,000 REALTORS® participated • Held off an expansion of the transfer tax • Expanded the Real Estate Enforcement Fund to allow the Attorney General to fight unlicensed

activity • Successfully advocated against the inclusion of real estate licensees under the Michigan

Consumer Protection Act • Passed increased appraiser education standards • Defeated legislation to increase county record fees

Public Policy AchievementsPublic Policy AchievementsPublic Policy AchievementsPublic Policy Achievements

2011 Legislative Priorities

• Eliminate MBT Surcharge – This is needed to make our state’s business tax structure more competitive with surrounding states, especially as it relates to commercial real estate.

• Property Taxation Reform – Work within the framework of Proposal A to decrease the overall property tax burden on Michigan citizens. We are supportive of various concepts to expand the Homestead Tax Credit, make the process for appealing an assessment easier, the proration of an owners’ Principal Residence Exemption, ‘pop-up’ relief, a Michigan homebuyer tax credit, and constitutional amendments to prevent property tax increases as values decrease. Sound property tax reform measures are needed to ensure economic growth in Michigan.

• Prevent Sales Tax on Real Estate Commissions – Oppose an expansion of the current sales tax base or further industry fees. Michigan businesses and citizens continue to do their best during these challenging economic times. Further costs impacting the housing industry will only serve as more disincentive for market activity. State government needs to reprioritize the way it operates and spends before looking to citizens for additional revenue.

• Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) – Registration of Appraisal Management Companies in Michigan. After the implementation of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct, the contact between appraisers and lenders became highly regulated. With that, came in increase in prominence of Appraisal Management Companies. AMCs now handle a majority of home appraisals and play a large role in the appraisal industry as they have become the preferred third party intermediary in ordering appraisal work. However, unlike Appraisers, AMCs are not regulated in Michigan.

• Private Transfer Fees – Prohibit third party fees. We are opposed to fees collected by a third party that are levied on the purchase price of certain real property to benefit the developer, broker, conservation effort, or a community-oriented facility. This fee is usually collected as an investment incentive for the project of for the benefit of the community.

• Statewide Septic Code – Prevent further costly local point of sale mandates. MAR has been working with the legislature and a workgroup for over five years to develop a statewide septic code. We need a solution that provides efficient disclosure of property condition while respecting the rights of the property owner.

2011 Legislative Leadership2011 Legislative LeadershipSenateSenate

2011 Legislative Leadership2011 Legislative LeadershipSenateSenate

• Majority Leader Randy Richardville (R-Monroe)

• Majority Floor Leader Arlan Meekhof (R-Olive Twp)

• President Pro Tempore Tonya Schuitmaker (R-Lawton)

• Majority Caucus Chair Rick Jones (R-Grand Ledge)

• Assistant Majority Leader Dave Hildenbrand (R-Lowell)

• Minority Leader

Gretchen Whitmer

(D-East Lansing)

• Minority Floor Leader

Tupac Hunter (D-Detroit)

• Minority Caucus Chair

Morris Hood III (D-Detroit)

2011 Legislative Leadership2011 Legislative LeadershipHouse of RepresentativesHouse of Representatives

2011 Legislative Leadership2011 Legislative LeadershipHouse of RepresentativesHouse of Representatives

• Speaker

Jase Bolger (R-Marshall)

• Majority Floor Leader

Jim Stamas (R-Midland)

• Speaker Pro Tempore John Walsh (R-Livonia)

• Minority Leader Richard Hammel (D-Mt. Morris Twp)

• Minority Floor Leader Kate Segal (D-Battle Creek)

Legal Action FundLegal Action FundLegal Action FundLegal Action Fund

The purpose of the Legal Action Fund is:• To provide legal assistance/advice through the MAR’s legal

counsel to REALTORS® and local associations involved in, or being threatened with, litigation that could have an adverse impact on the entire industry;

• To promote an understanding of Michigan real estate law and its effect upon the industry;

• To enhance the rights of private property owners, as well as REALTOR® rights, responsibilities and professional conduct.

Legal Action CommitteeLegal Action CommitteeLegal Action CommitteeLegal Action Committee

• Joe Banyai• Sam Elder• Dan Elsea• Robert Hubbell• Tom Paarlberg• Pat Vredevoogd• Leon Knott

Legal Action FundLegal Action FundLegal Action FundLegal Action Fund

Some issues that have been addressed via the fund include the following:

– Private property rights “takings”– Right to arbitrate– Agency contracts, releases, and responsibilities– Consumer Protection Act Defense– Seller’s Disclosure Statement problems– Deed restrictions

Legal Action AchievementsLegal Action AchievementsLegal Action AchievementsLegal Action Achievements

Exempting Licensees under the Michigan Consumer Protection ActHartman & Eichhorn Bldg Co, Inc v Dailey

Proper Assessment of Taxable ValueToll Northville Ltd Partnership v Twp of Northville

The Validity of Signed Releases between Agent and ClientHall v Small

Distinguishing between Employees and Independent ContractorsWindsor Charter Twp v Remsing

Overreaching by Local GovernmentLake Isabella Development, Inc v Village of Lake Isabella

Unlicensed ActivityMAR v. Remark (Helvey)

Issues Mobilization FundIssues Mobilization FundIssues Mobilization FundIssues Mobilization Fund

• Board of Directors control the IMF• Off budget• $40 dollars of the $50 dollar dues increase allocated in 2009

Issues Mobilization FundIssues Mobilization FundInvolvementInvolvement

Issues Mobilization FundIssues Mobilization FundInvolvementInvolvement

• Support of Justice Cliff Taylor• Worked to defeat Reform Michigan Government Now• Critical Dunes• Defeat of the K-16 Initiative• Eminent Domain• Price of Government• Governor’s Land Use Task Force• Land Division Act • Local Ordinances

• Sign Rental Point of Sale Septic

A separate entity with distinctly separate Trustee Oversight. MAR supports direct and indirect administration costs.

2011 RPAC Trustees

• Mary Rockwell, Chair• Mary Rockwell, Vice-Chair• Hussein Berry• Chris Courtney• Matt Davis• Jim Fase• Sheri Sutherby-Fricke• Fred Hetherwick

• John Kulper

• Jeanenne Morton• Nanci J. Rands• Gary Reggish• Chris Rogers• Sara Storch-Lipnitz•Terry Westbrook

• Sheri Sutherby-Fricke

RPAC Responsibilities RPAC Responsibilities and Expectationsand Expectations

RPAC Responsibilities RPAC Responsibilities and Expectationsand Expectations

RPAC and the MAR are separate legal and

decision-making entities.

Bill MartinCEO

Bill MartinCEO

Getting Down to Operations Getting Down to Operations

The MAR Brand The MAR Brand

The Michigan Association of REALTORS® speaks to and for its membership on the issues that most significantly affect their professional performance and their overall business success, providing considered and carefully crafted information and points of view that represent the most sound strategies for the growth and development of the profession.

MAR Key MessagesMAR Key Messages

CommunicationAudiences can count on the association to be thoughtful, clear and direct in all its communication, whether to its membership or to government, professional or other market segments.

MAR Key MessagesMAR Key Messages

Advocacy The association will be a strong, articulate, well-grounded voice for its membership on public policy issues that affect the real estate profession; this role embraces communicating forcefully the positions of the association to target legislative and policy audiences as well as listening and explaining public poilcy issues to its constituent membership.

MAR Key MessagesMAR Key Messages

Best-Practice Business Standards The association serves as both a knowledge source and a model for the range of business practices that will support the success of the real estate profession; this means that members can look to the association for information, guidance and examples of how to most successfully lead, manage and grow a business enterprise.

MAR Key MessagesMAR Key Messages

Resources The association serves to gather and then distribute the latest and best knowledge, sources and tools to support the growth and development of the profession and its individual members; this is far more than a “clearinghouse” function, in that the association becomes an evaluator and an endorser of only the most valuable of resources and opportunities.

National Association of REALTORS® Overview National Association of REALTORS® Overview

2011 NAR Leadership2011 NAR Leadership

• Ronald PhippsPresident

• Maurice J. VeissiPresident-Elect

• Gary ThomasFirst Vice President

• Bill ArmstrongTreasurer

2011 NAR Meetings2011 NAR Meetings2011 NAR Meetings2011 NAR Meetings

• March - AEI• May - Midyear• August - Leadership Meeting• September - Directors Meeting • November - Annual Meeting

2011 NAR Directors 2011 NAR Directors

• Dan CoffeyImmediate Past President

• Bob TaylorCurrent President

• Claire L. WilliamsState Allocated

• Beth FoleyState Allocated

• Doug WhitehouseState Allocated

• Scott GriffithState Allocated

• Nanci J. RandsState Allocated

• Sam BakiState Allocated

• Gordon McCannState Allocated

• Kelly SweeneyLarge Board Representative • Gary ReggishLarge Board Representative

• Terry WestbrookLarge Board Representative

• Dan ElseaLarge Real Estate Firm Representative

• Roland LedebuhrDistinguished Service Award Recipient

• Paul ScottDistinguished Service Award Recipient

• Donald TreadwellDistinguished Service Award Recipient

• Pat Vredevoogd CombsNAR Past President

2011 Federal Political Coordinators

2011 Federal Political Coordinators

• Mary RockwellCongressional District 1, Bart Stupak

• Beth FoleyCongressional District 2, Peter Hoekstra

• Jeanenne MortonCongressional District 3, Vern Ehlers

• Kenneth CarlsonCongressional District 4, Dave Camp

• Bob PiperCongressional District 5, Dale Kildee

• Dave Maturen Congressional District 6, Fred Upton

Bill HannerCongressional District 7, Mark Schauer

Scott GriffithCongressional District 8, Mike Rogers

• Bob GleasonCongressional District 9, Gary Peters

• Shelley SchoenherrCongressional District 10, Candice Miller

• Claire WilliamsCongressional District 11, Thad McCotter

• Teri SpiroCongressional District 12, Sander Levin

• E’Toile LibbettCongressional District 13, Carolyn Kilpatrick

• Trish LentzCongressional District 14, John Conyers

Sheri FrickeCongressional District 15, John Dingell

Furhad WaquadSen. Debbie Stabenow

Nanci J. RandsSen. Carl Levin

Matt Davis - RPIC

2011 NAR Committees 2011 NAR Committees • Beth M FoleyResort & Second Home RE Committee

• Carol GriffithMembership Policy & Board Jurisdiction Committee

• Cathy Sherman BittrickIssues Mobilization Committee

Meeting & Conference Committee

• Chris WretschkoHousing Opportunity Committee

• Claire L WilliamsFederal Housing Policy Committee

• Dale SmithCommercial Legislation and Regulatory Subcommittee

• Dan ElseaReal Estate Advisory Board

• Dan CoffeyMultiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee

Nominating Committee

• Elaine WestAEC-RCE Certification Board

• David MaturenAppraisal Committee

• David DevermanAppraisal Committee

• Doug WhitehouseBusiness Issues Committee

• E'toile L LibbettHousing Opportunity Committee & Advisory Board –

Vice Chair

• Beth PresslerMembership Policy & Board Jurisdiction Committee

Communications Committee

• Gene SzpeinskiLand Use Property Rights and Environment Committee

• Furhad WaquadInternational Operations Committee

Public Policy Coordinating Committee

• Gary ReggishState and Local Issues Committee

• Scott GriffithFederal Taxation Committee

• Gordon McCannRisk Management Committee

2011 NAR Committees 2011 NAR Committees • James EvansComm RE Research Subcom &

Federal Housing Policy Committee

• John McArdleCommunications Committee – Vice Chair

• Anthony SchippaConventional Finance and Lending Committee

• Marie GamberProfessional Standards Committee

• Marty WagarAppraisal Committee

• Mary Ann BushRisk Management Committee

• Mary L RockwellMembership Policy and Board Jurisdiction Committee

• Matt DavisREALTORS Political Involvement Committee

Public Policy Coordinating Committee

• Paul R TozziMultiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee

• Pat Vredevoogd CombsInternational Operations Committee

• Paul ScottDistingushed Service Award Committee

Federal Housing Policy Committee

• Robert Britigan JrState & Local Issues Committee

Robert HornInternational Operations &

Professional Standards Committees

• Bob Taylor Research Committee

• Sam R BakiFederal Taxation Committee

• Terry WestbrookMultiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee

• Teri SpiroEqual Opportunity-Cultural Diversity Committee

• Bill Milliken Jr.Commercial Leg & Reg Subcomm,

REALTORS Commercial Alliance Committee

• Bill MartinStrategic Planning Committee,

AEC Recommendations,Recognition Subcommittee

Great Lakes CaucusGreat Lakes Caucus

• Illinois• Indiana• Michigan• Minnesota• Ohio• Wisconsin

NAR RegionsNAR Regions

• Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

• Region 2: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania • Region 3: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia • Region 4: Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee • Region 5: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands • Region 6: Michigan, Ohio• Region 7: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin • Region 8: Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota • Region 9: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma • Region 10: Louisiana, Texas • Region 11: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming • Region 12: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington • Region 13: California, Hawaii, Guam

Bill Milliken2011 Treasurer

Bill Milliken2011 Treasurer

Beth Foley2011 President - Elect

Beth Foley2011 President - Elect

Role of a MAR Director Role of a MAR Director

Be InformedBe Informed

When someone in the community learns that you are on the board and asks what the association does, or asks about a service you provide, you should be able to talk credibly on the subject.

Be Positive Be Positive

Talk about the association's strengths in public and save discussion of its weakness for the board table. Any public discussion of weakness undermines the association's ability to raise funds, recruit volunteers and perform services for our statewide membership base.

Be Prepared to Speak in PublicBe Prepared to Speak in Public

Since the Board is responsible for overseeing the operation of the organization, there are certain times when our members and the public expect to see the Board representing its interests.

Be Ready to Participate in Fundraising Efforts

Be Ready to Participate in Fundraising Efforts

Although the RPAC Trustees have ultimate authority and accountability for RPAC fundraising and expenditures, each MAR board member should be prepared to participate in fundraising including reaching out to the membership to solicit funds.

There are Limitations There are Limitations

No individual board or staff member has any power in the association other than the power the board delegates to him or her. This means an individual must observe protocol and the structure of the organization in respect to new ideas, projects, or complaints.

MAR Board Member Orientation 2011

MAR Board Member Orientation 2011