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April 15th thru 21st FOLLOW US AT NAREB.COM | TWEET USING: #realtistweek2012
THE REAL PUSH Mentorship Partnership Legislation Membership Political Action Voter Drive
Mentorship. Push Partnerships. Push Legislation. Push Membership. Push Political Action and Push The Right To Vote! Show your pride in NAREB®, its members and the value that it brings to communities and homeowners across the Nation.
Each year we take this time to internalize. It is also a time when we make a concentrated effort to strengthen our public image as trustworthy industry professionals and engage the public as a whole.
“We fought for the right to fair housing in America and now it’s up to you to help preserve it,” says Cheryl Dixon.
Its your opportunity as Realtist® members to educate, inform, mentor, fellowship and invite others to join NAREB® and become part of the oldest minority real estate trade association in America. Its time to PUSH IT! Push Fellowship. Push
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Read, review and act on the PUSH PLAN of action that we’ve provided on the following pages. Being a Realtist® means more than just being a real estate agent it means being an asset to your community and an example to aspiring real estate professionals. Email Us At: EZINE@NAREB.COM
Cheryl Dixon
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In 1980, President Ronald Reagan publicly acknowledged the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB®) and its proud members “Realtist” for their high standards of leadership and professionalism, he instituted this week in American history as “Realtist Week”.
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Push It! SUNDAY, APRIL 15TH Purpose: Fellowship
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Objective: Day of Worship, Prayer and Community Outreach
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SPECIAL OFFER! Share your Realtist® Push Week experience. Send us a short story and pictures from your local chapter for a chance to be featured in NAREB®’s Cornerstone E-Zine. Send All Submissions To: EZINE@NAREB.COM
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Purpose: Mentorship Objective: Youth Education Day
PUSH PLAN a. Contact Black Colleges, Universities or PBI, Community Colleges and Schools In Your Area b. Highlight Job Opportunities & Highlight Partner Career Opportunities c. Provide Financial Literacy, Credit Smart (Freddie Mac) and Money Saving Information d. Partner with FDIC to Create 20-min Financial Literacy Presentation for Students/Schools e. Encourage Student Input & Participation f. Teach Credit Management
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PUSH PLAN a. Contact Pastor and Attend Church Service b. Introduce NAREB to Your Church Congregation c. Distribute Handouts to Congregation d. Talk to Congregation about Realtist Week Activities and Community Support
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SHIBA IN WASHINGTON DC DON’T MISS IT! Howard University Wednesday May 2, 2012 / 10AM – 2PM Cramton Auditorium 2455 Sixth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20059
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18TH
Purpose: Political Action
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Objective: Political Day PUSH PLAN a. Contact & Meet Local, State, City and County Officials about Real Estate Issues: TOPICS 1. HUD’s NSP (Neighborhood Stabilization Programs) 2. NAREB®’s Four Point Plan 3. Foreclosure Mitigation 4. Neighborhood Stabilization 5. Affordable Housing Policies 6. Support NAREB Homeowner Assurance Program (HAP)- “Boots On The Ground” 7. Sustainable & Green Building Initiatives 8. Fair Housing 9. Foreclosures & Short Sales 10. Local Community Issues 11. Encourage Donation to Realtist® NATPAC (NAREB®’s National Political Action Committee)
Objective: Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity Day PUSH PLAN a. Contact Local FHEO/HUD Rep to conduct joint seminars, workshops & forums b. Educate your Community on Fair Housing Rights. Highlight The Fair Housing Act & Other Civil Rights Laws: 1. Title VI: Civil Rights Act of 1964 2. Section 109: Housing & Community Development Act of 1974 3. Section 504: Rehabilitation Act of 1973 4. Title II: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 5. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 6. Title IX: Education Amendments Act of 1972 7. The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968
Fellowship . Mentorship . Partnership . Legislation . Membership . Political Action . Voter Drive
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REALTIST® NATPAC DONATION RULES & PROCEDURES During REALTIST® Week 2012, we encourage members of the National Association of Real Estate Broker’s (NAREB®) to become politically active by making a personal contribution to NAREB®’s Political Action Committee, REALTIST® NATPAC. The REALTIST® NATPAC’s objective is to establish NAREB® as the pre-eminent trade association voice of minority real estate and mortgage industry professionals in congress by advancing the issues of the real estate and mortgage industries at the local, state, and federal levels by helping to elect local, state and federal candidates who are responsive to and supportive of fair housing issues. The REALTIST® NATPAC is a bipartisan entity that seeks to support and elect candidates who have shown a commitment to fair housing issues, regardless of party affiliation. The 2012 National Election will have a major impact on the housing industry, as we know it. Your generous contribution at one of the following levels will ensure that the pre-eminent minority voice within the real estate and mortgage industry is heard. DONATION LEVELS Gold Key/ Senatorial Club Silver Key/ Congressional Club Bronze Key/ General Assembly
$1,200.00 $ 600.00 $ 400.00
Please mail your check and contribution form to: REALTIST® NATPAC c/o NAREB® 9831 Greenbelt Rd, Suite 309 Lanham, MD. 20706 (Personal Checks Only. No Corporate Checks) Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to REALTIST® NATPAC is voluntary and is used for political purposes. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 100% of each contribution is sent to REALTIST® NATPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a. (Please note: As an individual, you can contribute up to $2,500.00 per election)
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Push It! THURSDAY, APRIL 19TH
Objective: Membership Drive & Affiliate Day
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PUSH PLAN a. NID / (www.nidonline.org) b. REMBI (www.rembi.org) c. YRD Young Realtist Division d. NSREA (www.nsrea.org) e. WC / National Women’s Council f. UCD / United Council of Developers g. SD / Sales Division h. CD / Commercial Division i. Contractor’s Division
GET RECOGNIZED! Something noteworthy happening in your local chapter let us know. Send us a picture and story to NAREB®’s Cornerstone E-Zine. Send All Submissions To: EZINE@NAREB.COM
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FRIDAY, APRIL 20TH ®
Purpose: Partnership Objective: Stablizing The Community thru HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program
PUSH PLAN a. Introduce and Identify HUD’s NSP Grantee Contacts (Neighborhood Stabilization Program) Resource Exchange b. Contact NSP Grantees and Develop Local Programs & Activities c. Target Community Centers, Neighborhood/ Block Clubs, Family, Social Media d. Explain NSP and How It Works e. Discuss Ideas to Promote Community Stabilization f. Define and Research Homeowner Support Programs g. Define and Discuss “Short Sales” h. Define and Discuss Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act & Debt Cancellation
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Real Estate Management Brokers Institute April 12-14 Texas Southern University / Property Managenent Courses 1,2,3 & 4 Register Now! Call 773 375-1600 / Online www.rembi.org/fullapplic.pdf
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Push It! SATURDAY, APRIL 21TH
Objective: Encourage Voter Registration & Assistance PUSH PLAN a. Encourage & Promote Community Voter Registration b. Promote Voter Rights c. Distribute Absentee Ballots (Where Applicable) d. Blog, Blast, Chat, Talk About Voter Ballot Locations and Essential Voter Registration Documents Resources: www.rockthevote.com www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Voting/ Learn.shtml
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Be There! UPCOMING EVENTS 2012 MAY 1ST-3RD WASHINGTON DC Executive Committee Meeting Board of Directors Meeting State of Housing In Black America (Part3) Hill Visits
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AUG 3RD-11TH CLEVELAND OH NAREB National Convention State of Housing In Black America (Part4) SEP 19TH-22ND / WASHINGTON DC Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (ALC) NOV 15TH-17TH / HOUSTON TX Executive Committee Meeting Board of Directors Meeting State of Housing In Black America (Final Report)
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http://www.nafeo.org http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0872606.html (historic Black colleges & universities) http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/young.html http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/alerts/facta.html http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/looking/index.html#head7 http://learn.bankofamerica.com/quizzes/money-management/get-to-know-your-money-personality.html www.nareb.com
Friday / April 17th
http://hudnsphelp.info/index.cfm?do=viewGranteeAreaResults http://hudnsphelp.info/ http://blog.hud.gov/2011/09/14/homeowner-another-%E2%80%9Chelp-there-%E2%80%9D/ http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2010/HUDNo.10-011 http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=179414,00.html
Wednesday / April 18th
www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/aboutfheo/aboutfheo.cfm www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/fheodir.cfm www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/FHLaws/index.cfm
Tuesday / April 20th
http://www.nareb.com/Data/News/Attachments/News_77NAREB-Issues-Paper.pdf http//www.nidonline.org http://www.nareb.com/view/forms/nareb_news.aspx http://homebuying.about.com/b/2009/11/30/the-complete-short-sale-process-from-a-to-z.htm http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/aboutfheo/aboutfheo.cfm http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/FHLaws/index.cfm Your local City and state official websites http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/pages/default.aspx
Saturday / April 21st
www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/reqvr.shtml www.rockthevote.com www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Voting/Learn.shtml
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