RPAC Resources available to YOUMike Ford

Faulkner Co.Connie Briggler

Judy GerberRandy HerroldVelda Lueders

Kelli Small

Fort SmithVicki Bush

Glee CosnerRegina Flesher

Ray NellumLeigh WalkerBill McCord

HarrisonTommie EdgarRandy Moore

Melissa O' NealJeff Pratt

Terry Stambaugh

Hot SpringsGeorge Dooley

Kent DoverTodd MatlockAndy MeyersCindy Meyers

Chris PolychronChris Rix

Jenni RobertsonLaurie Rushing

Nikki Young

Hot Springs VillageJeanne Bartell

JonesboroJim Furr

Kerri GannGreg Morris

Little RockVic Hiryak

Tommy MathierNick McDanielDana Powell

Libby SheardDoug Smith

Maurice Taylor

MenaNancy Wright

Metro AreaDavid AlphinJanet BradenGary CooperBob DownumHarlon EarpMike Henry

Jackie KeeneLeslie Miller Kemp

Bill LyonsBarbara PowersMelanie SilveyRhonda Sims

Ronald StinchcombDoyle Yates

North CentralGerald Hammon

Rod BrackettNorman Martin

Betty PersenaireBruce Martin

Penne McKinnieStaci MedlockDonna SmithRick White

ParagouldSandra Kelley

Heather MeltonDebbie RawlsJill Whitworth

RogersDavid Bolain

Jerry DanehowerDeanna DialTom Jones

Cindy KeelingJonathan MooreTom Rasmussen

Jana RobisonLarry Robison

RussellvilleRandy CampbellShannon Cooper

Bill LaddBrad NeimannBrent Preddy

SearcyKathy Ferricher

Phil Hoggard

State At LargeBrenda Kirkley

TexarkanaTeresa Cheatham

Darla DouglasChrissy McSwainTracy Spradlin

FUNDRAISING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Goal: The RPAC Partnership Program was created to provide state and local associations the monetary resources needed to reach their fundraising goals.

Two Components: Grants & Marketing Materials

Fundraising Conference Grantsfor State Associations

Each state can apply for as much as $0.10 per member (with minimum grant being $5,000)

Only Requirement: Must allow for a NAR representative to speak on NAR programs

Fundraising Grants for Local Associations

Locals may apply for grants of up to $5,000 to be used for fundraising purposes.

Requirements: A) Local association must forward 30% of all RPAC funds raised in targeted year to national RPAC;B) State election law does not ban use of corporate contributions for use in fundraising

RPAC Marketing Materials

FREE customized materials to be used for solicitation and donor education

14 different template designs

NAR will pay for the design, printing, and delivery to your office

Requirement: A) Use of National Legislative issues and RPAC Major Donor Levels B) State can legally accept corporate dollars for fundraising purposes.

RPAC Fundraising Forums

Held at Midyear & Annual Conventions

Learn ideas form fellow REALTOR boards

Receive national fundraising updates

Learn about NAR programs

Networking Opportunity

ARKANSAS

Membership $50

99 Club $99Leadership Club $250-$364Dollar A Day Club $365-$499Capitol Club $500-$999Sterling R $1000Crystal $2500Golden R $5000President’s Circle $2000

Local Board Dues Billing

Licensee State National Local ARPAC

Smith, Joe $100 $115 $25 $50Tucker, Lee $100 $115 $25 $50Vane, Rita $100 $115 $25 $50

Sub-Totals $300 $345 $75 $150

Grand Total Due: $870

Why is this important?

Arkansas allows a $50 tax credit for an

individual or $100 for a married couple.

NEW Major Donor BenefitsEffective 2009

Sterling R ($1,000 to join; $1,000 to sustain)

Receive weekly “RPAC Major Donor Report” which includes Cook Political Report column, NAR legislative & political updates, recognition of new major donors and key RPAC news.

NEW Major Donor BenefitsEffective 2009

Crystal R($2,500 to join, $1,500 to sustain)

Discounts on REALTOR University courses and REALTOR Store ProductsRegular raffles for complimentary registration at national meetings, VIP seating at NAR concerts and tickets to DC and Chicago sporting events

NEW Major Donor BenefitsEffective 2009

Golden R ($5,000 to join; $2,000 to sustain if joined

after 2002; $1K to sustain if joined before 2002)

Access to Hospitality Suite in headquarter hotels at national meetings

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

Vital to the Association’s success

Reaches beyond RPAC

230 members in 2008 = $460,000 in additional “REALTOR-related” contributions

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

$2,000 commitment in addition to RPAC Major Donor investment

Flexible! You choose the candidate/political committee from a target list approved by the RPAC Trustees

Pay via credit card or by mailing a check

2009 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE MEMBERS

Arkansas: David AlphinMike FordChris Polychron

RPAC• Total dollars raised: $51,709• Fair Share Goal: $36,828• President's Circle credit: $3,850• Total dollars raised with President's

Circle credit: $55,559• 151% of the Fair Share Goal

RPAC

Major Donor Goal: 22Major Donors (as of October 22): 27123% of Major Donor Goal

President's Circle Goal: 2President's Circle members (as of October 22): 3150% of the President's Circle Goal

Overall State Goal:

$200,000

Funds Raised:

$194,412.24

Overall Participation:

34.22%

Local Board Handout

Local Board Goals Local Candidate funds

Local Candidate Funds…

What do you do with them???

NEW – PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE BENEFITS

Sterling R/President’s Circle:

Lapel pin with President’s Circle recognition attachmentRegular webinars featuring “DC Political Insiders”Receive monthly newsletter analyzing the REALTOR political landscape

NEW – PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE BENEFITS

Crystal R/President’s Circle:

Special Concierge Service at National Meetings

NEW – PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE BENEFITS

Golden R/President’s Circle:

Hotel Headquarters guaranteed at national meetings

NEW – Major Donor Whip Council

Major Donor Liaison Richard Rosenthal (CA)

Purpose: A)Help state reach Major Donor and President’s Circle Goal B) Create opportunities within state to educate membership on Major Donor & President’s Circle benefits & programs

AK: Janice Strong, ID: Jim Johnston, MT: John Osweiller, OR: David Hemenway, WA: Kristen Greenlaw

Major Donors from Arkansas

Arkansas REALTORS Association

Andy SchausBenton/Bryant BoardKaren CrowsonCrittenden County BoardCarolyn FosterMike FordLesia FordDana GreenSharon HowardFaulkner CountyJudy GerberFort SmithSharla LauHarrisonTerry Stambaugh

Hot SpringsChris PolychronMetro AreaDavid AlphinDoyle YatesPhilip TaldoNorth PulaskiPenne McKinnieBob WalkerBruce MartinParagouldDebbie RawlsRogersJonathan MooreRussellvilleCliff Goodin

What can we do to help?