Welcome to the landing page for the 2009 California GAD Institute.  Here you can find access to all information and materials pertaining to the 2009 California GAD Institute located in Petaluma.

The institute will run from the afternoon of Tuesday, August 25 through the morning of Thursday, August 27.  The program will take place at the Sheraton Sonoma County in Petaluma.  Please note, the deadline for registering and for reserving your room is Friday, July 31, 2009. 

The 2009 California Association of REALTORS® Government Affairs Director Institute promises a fresh perspective on traditional Government Affairs issues and an opportunity to learn about cutting-edge resources and technology.  The theme is “Member Mobilization – Translating Government Affairs Issues into REALTOR® Action.” Institute topics will emphasize the practical application of new GAD skills and resources.  Our venue is located near the heart of Northern California’s wine country and will provide a relaxing backdrop to the presentations and break-out sessions.  Here a just a few of the topics we’ll be covering:

GAD 201 – A fresh look at basic and advanced GAD skills including a discussion about “political” vs. “policy” approaches to Government Affairs.

• And Other Duties as Assigned – How GADs can weather the current economic situation by developing skills that benefit their association and also advance Government Affairs program objectives.
• Fast, Cheap and Out of Control - REAL examples from effective fundraising programs
• The Application of Social Networking Technology – A hands-on demonstration of FaceBook, Twitter and other social networking systems and how they may be applied to government affairs programs.
• NAR’s Community and Political Affairs Program – Practical examples of local associations using NAR Government Affairs resources.
• Non-Traditional Coalitions - How GADs can leverage partnerships with disparate interest groups
• “Green” Issues - Pro-Active Alternatives to local Green Ordinances and Regulations

Below you will find links to all the information you will need to prepare for the Institute.  If you have trouble accessing any of the links below, or you can't find what you're looking for, please feel free to contact Rick Laezman at (213) 739-8273 or richardl@car.org.

We look forward to seeing you in Petaluma.

GAD Institute Materials
Pac Funding and Administration Explained  
Day One-GAD as Economist
Day One-GAD 201
Day Two-Electoral Services Program
Day Two-Social Networking 101 
Day Two-Fundraising Strategies
Day Two-NAR Community and Political Affairs 
Day Three-The Big Economic Picture
Day Three-Member Mobilization 201
GAD Institute Agenda
GAD Institute Evaluation 
California GAD Registration form 
Non-California GAD Registration form
Room Reservations (Sheraton Web Link)
Location RFP Application for 2010 Institute