This newsletter is intended for the leaders of Women's Council. This important information should be read thoroughly and shared with your local members as needed.
Edition 5-2024 | April 10, 2024
2024 Midyear Business Meeting Voter Eligibility
The 2024 Midyear Business Meeting Election is taking place in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. You must be registered for the Women's Council Meeting by April 24 at 11:59 pm Central Time to be eligible to vote. Register here
Eligible voting delegates include all members of the National Governing Board* and 2024 Local Presidents.
Communication Notice: All voter information, including links for voting day, will be sent to the email address associated with your wcr.org login. If you need to update your email, the deadline is April 24, 2024.
Unsure about when you vote? Use our simple infographic.
Unable to Attend Elections at Midyear Meeting?
Designated Alternate Voter Procedures and Timelines
State and Local Presidents – if for any reason you are not able to attend the 2024 Midyear Business Meeting and vote at the Election, you may designate your voting privileges to another member of your network in good standing. You must provide an authorization notice using the designated alternate voter form AND ensure the alternate is registered for the Midyear Meeting by April 24 at 11:59 pm Central Time for the alternate to be eligible to vote.
- This is the only formal notice we will give to networks about designated alternate voters.
- We do not accept emails or telephone calls outlining designated alternate voters.
- The purpose of the Election is to elect the national leaders of the Council - President-elect, First Vice President, Treasurer, and three National Liaisons.
- The Delegate and/or Alternate must hold REALTOR® or REALTOR®-ASSOCIATE membership and also be a current member in your network. Please review National Bylaws Article X for the full details.
- If you have questions about this, please send them in writing to Jaclyn Flores, jflores@wcr.org. Title subject line “Delegate Alternate Voting Question” so that we may efficiently assist you and please be specific in your request and provide as much detail as possible (your name, network name, etc).
- All election policies must be followed strictly and in writing and no on-site informalities are allowed.
Next Town Hall Meeting: April 23, 2024
Our second Town Hall Meeting with the 2024 Leadership Team will be held on April 23rd at 12:30 pm Central. Make plans to join us and connect with the leadership team on zoom!
Mark your calendar and register today.
Become a National Volunteer in 2025
Encourage your members to fill out the Leadership Identification & Development application for 2025. Everyone received this article in Council Corner eNews with all of the details earlier this month. The application period ends on May 31, 2024.
2026 Leadership Team Process
Our application process to be part of the 2026 Leadership Team is officially open, and we would encourage any interested members to carefully review the full Candidate Credentialing & Campaign Rules Policy. We look forward to collaborating with leaders who are dedicated to the Mission & Vision of Women's Council and are eager to further develop the professional advancement of women in the industry. The application period ends on May 31, 2024.
The Latest Resources from NAR
As leaders in the industry we encourage you to stay informed and share accurate information, especially when it comes to the recent settlement and industry developments.
All NAR members can continue to access the latest factual information about the settlement on facts.realtor.
2024 Supporting Women of Real Estate Grant Program: Now Open!
The National Association of REALTORS® and the Women’s Council of REALTORS® are offering a strategic partnership with local and state REALTOR® associations to organize one-day conferences with a focus on women in real estate.
The Supporting Women of Real Estate Grant provides local and state REALTOR® associations with the opportunity to receive funding to provide new and innovative programs focused on advancing women in the real estate industry. The goal of this program is to inspire women professionals to take on greater leadership roles in both business and organized real estate. The application period ends on June 14, 2024.
Reminder: Bylaws Update: Recommended Changes for 2024
The next Governing Board meeting for Women's Council will be held during the Midyear Meeting in Washington, D.C. on May 9th. All members received a 30-day notice in Council Corner eNewsletter on April 3.
Midyear Meeting Registration is OPEN
Registration is open for the Midyear Meeting in Washington, D.C. Get the details and make plans to join us from May 7-9, 2024 at the newly renovated Westin Washington, DC Downtown.
Pre-Conference National PMN Course Offerings to share with your members!
- May 6 (Washington, DC) - Successful Communication: Speaker & Spokesperson Training
- May 7 (Washington, DC) - PMN Pop-Up Course: Breaking Barriers - Women in Leadership
April is Earth Month
This is a great time to remind our members that we have joined forces with the National Forest Foundation to help address critical reforestation needs in an effort to ensure healthy forests for our future. Your donation is tax-deductible. Donate on our team page today!
April 29 | 1:30 p.m. CT
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