Network Glossary
Administration (General)
| TOPIC | DESCRIPTION | WHERE TO FIND |
| Brand Assets | Contains brand standards, downloadable logos, and infographics. | Brand Assets |
| Budget | Sample budget template. | Sample Budget |
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Certification Program |
An annual program that certifies networks that meet benchmarks of excellence - Submissions begin in the early fall. | Certification Program |
| Dues Changes | National must be formally advised by September 30 for the subsequent year on new dues amounts, along with supporting documentation. | Dues Change Form |
| Insurance, Legal & Taxes |
Responsibility of local network, National provides information and guidance. | View the PDF |
| Leadership Identification and Development (LID) Resources | This page contains an applications, a process guide, and other key documents related to the process | Leadership Pathways |
| Line of Communication | This simple graphic displays a clear line of communication to ensure effective communication within the organization. | |
| Name Change |
Any network wishing to change its names must go through a rigorous process, to ensure it's not being done for short-term gains. |
Contact National to request at wcr@wcr.org |
| National Officer Visit |
This form must be filled out when requesting a national officer to be a part of your local or state events. | |
| Network Charter Kit | A Charter guide outlines network formation steps, contact National to request a kit and consultation: jsaltman@wcr.org |
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| Operating Standards | Updated February 2023. | |
| Roadmap Newsletter |
Archived Roadmap Newsletters emailed to state & local network leaders. |
Governance
| TOPIC | DESCRIPTION | WHERE TO FIND |
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Bylaws |
Bylaws for National, State, and Local are available for download. Networks should ensure bylaws are up to date on their microsites. |
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| Consent to Serve | Consent to serve and social media policy to be completed by all officers. | Consent to Serve |
| Disband, Terminate or Merge Network | National must be contacted to initiate the process. Contact Jamie Saltman at jsaltman@wcr.org | Network Disband or Merger Process |
| Election Procedures (Local) |
Updated Local network election procedures (revised 5/2024) | |
| Liaison (State & National Fact Sheet) | A visual piece/infographic with regional map and breakdown of states, levels, and associated support systems | Fact Sheet |
| Officer Job Descriptions | Job descriptions for leaders at the local, state & national levels (revised 5/2024) | |
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Officer Reporting Form |
Please report leaders on the appropriate form after elections. | |
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Roberts Rules Tips |
View our Roberts Rules tip sheet for ease in running your governance meetings. | |
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Scripts |
Scripts available for elections and installations outline common verbiage. Samples only. | |
| Standing Rules |
Must not supersede bylaws. A podcast offers guidelines and information | |
| When Do I Vote Graphic | Infographic highlighting specific leadership positions and when they vote |
Meetings & Events
| TOPIC | DESCRIPTION | WHERE TO FIND |
| Event Ideas | One page printable | View the PDF |
| Grant Program | Through our grant program with NAR, we have a list of events that provide programming ideas that other networks have done successfully. The 2025 Grant Application period will open in the spring. |
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| Realtor® Association Collaboration |
Outlines best practices to work with the local association | Association Relationship PDF |
| Strategic Partnerships | This template is customizable and networks can edit as needed | Template (Will Auto-Download) |
| WOW! Event Planning Guide |
Promotional tips on how to create a successful event | Guide PDF |
Membership & Marketing
| TOPIC | DESCRIPTION | WHERE TO FIND |
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Diversity and Inclusion |
Tips and resources | |
| New Member Onboarding Toolkit | This is designed to provide you with templated information developed by other networks to onboard and systematize new members. | Toolkit Opens to a Dropbox link |
| Network 360 Year Round Facebook Group | This is a private group for 2024 leaders. A great place to network and share ideas. | Facebook Group |
State Specific Resources
| TOPIC | DESCRIPTION | WHERE TO FIND |
| Budget & Finance | Budget and Finance Committee description. | Description |
| Application & Consent to Serve | Sample State Leadership Application & Consent to Serve. | Document |
| Credentialing & Election Policy | How states should be handling their Credential Review Team. (Updated Nov. 2022) | Document |
| Leadership Identification & Development | State Leadership Identification & Development (LID) Committee Description & Administration |
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| Local Network Support Tool | A guide for state network leaders to support the success of the local networks | Guide PDF |
| Past Presidents Advisory Committee | The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the State Leadership Team. Read full document for description. | Document |
| State Liaison Reporting | States may begin reporting 2025 leaders after elections. | 2024 State Form 2025 State Form |
Check this page frequently for updates.