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RPAC Resources available to YOU Mike Ford. Batesville Mary Blanchette Lannie Hensley Bill Olson Benton/Bryant Larry Davis Angie Johnson Mitchell Mote Jerry Williams Bentonville/Bella Vista Mona Bungard Sandy Ebel Jenni Elsey Moe Holm Blytheville Janet Robertson Cleburne
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Batesville Mary Blanchette Lannie Hensley Bill Olson Benton/Bryant Larry Davis Angie Johnson Mitchell Mote Jerry Williams Bentonville/Bella Vista Mona Bungard Sandy Ebel Jenni Elsey Moe Holm Blytheville Janet Robertson Cleburne Carol Bennett Howard Calhoun Pam Zuber Crawford County Sandra Heiner Greg Sisney Nanette Wenhaner Crittenden County Mike Ford Dana Green Jeanie Spain Anne Stone Eureka Springs/Carroll County Debbie Clarke Cheryl Colbert Charles Edwards Brenda Spencer YOU
Faulkner Co. Connie Briggler Judy Gerber Randy Herrold Velda Lueders Kelli Small Fort Smith Vicki Bush Glee Cosner Regina Flesher Ray Nellum Leigh Walker Bill McCord Harrison Tommie Edgar Randy Moore Melissa O' Neal Jeff Pratt Terry Stambaugh Hot Springs George Dooley Kent Dover Todd Matlock Andy Meyers Cindy Meyers Chris Polychron Chris Rix Jenni Robertson Laurie Rushing Nikki Young Hot Springs Village Jeanne Bartell Jonesboro Jim Furr Kerri Gann Greg Morris Little Rock Vic Hiryak Tommy Mathier Nick McDaniel Dana Powell Libby Sheard Doug Smith Maurice Taylor Mena Nancy Wright Metro Area David Alphin Janet Braden Gary Cooper Bob Downum Harlon Earp Mike Henry Jackie Keene Leslie Miller Kemp Bill Lyons Barbara Powers Melanie Silvey Rhonda Sims Ronald Stinchcomb Doyle Yates North Central Gerald Hammon Rod Brackett Norman Martin Betty Persenaire Bruce Martin Penne McKinnie Staci Medlock Donna Smith Rick White Paragould Sandra Kelley Heather Melton Debbie Rawls Jill Whitworth Rogers David Bolain Jerry Danehower Deanna Dial Tom Jones Cindy Keeling Jonathan Moore Tom Rasmussen Jana Robison Larry Robison Russellville Randy Campbell Shannon Cooper Bill Ladd Brad Neimann Brent Preddy Searcy Kathy Ferricher Phil Hoggard State At Large Brenda Kirkley Texarkana Teresa Cheatham Darla Douglas Chrissy McSwain Tracy Spradlin YOU
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 $99 Leadership Club $250-$364 Dollar A Day Club $365-$499 Capitol Club $500-$999 Sterling R $1000 Crystal $2500 Golden R $5000 President’s Circle $2000
Local Board Dues Billing Licensee State National Local ARPAC Smith, Joe $100 $115 $25 $50 Tucker, Lee $100 $115 $25 $50 Vane, 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 Products • Regular 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 Alphin Mike Ford Chris 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: 22 • Major Donors (as of October 22): 27 • 123% of Major Donor Goal • President's Circle Goal: 2 • President's Circle members (as of October 22): 3 • 150% 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 attachment • Regular 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 Hot Springs Chris Polychron Metro Area David Alphin Doyle Yates Philip Taldo North Pulaski Penne McKinnie Bob Walker Bruce Martin Paragould Debbie Rawls Rogers Jonathan Moore Russellville Cliff Goodin Arkansas REALTORS Association Andy Schaus Benton/Bryant Board Karen Crowson Crittenden County Board Carolyn Foster Mike Ford Lesia Ford Dana Green Sharon Howard Faulkner County Judy Gerber Fort Smith Sharla Lau Harrison Terry Stambaugh