Work with C.A.R. and NAR to effectively respond to “Calls-for-Action” using NAR’s online Action Center realtoractioncenter.com.

Must maintain and use e-mail account, give that address to C.A.R./NAR to use and update it with your local association when it changes.

Register to use NAR’s Online Action Center realtoractioncenter.com.

Attend at least one training event, sponsored by either NAR or C.A.R., every year.

Organize REALTOR® in-district meetings with legislators throughout the year.

Organize and attending NAR®’s Hill Visit Day in Washington, D.C.  It is the FPC’s responsibility to arrange the meeting, notify C.A.R. and the other local associations of its time and location, attend the Issues Briefing beforehand and lead the delegation to the meeting.

Act as the principal REALTOR® liaison between the local Association(s), C.A.R., NAR and members of Congress.

Attend at least one education or orientation event per year, either at C.A.R. meetings, or in the FPCs region or by phone.

Assemble and coordinating an FPC team, consisting of REALTORS® with varied professional specialties. C.A.R. and NAR staff will assist by providing training and helping with recruitment.

Assure that Contact Team Members respond to Calls-for-Action.

Organize at least one Contact Team meeting a year.

Report to C.A.R./NAR any activities between the elected official and REALTORS® within the state using the NAR Action Center Field Reports – at least four field reports should be submitted yearly.

Establish and maintain a good working relationship with the Senator or Representative and his or her staff.

Communicate with the Senator’s or Representative's key staff onissues of importance to REALTORS®.

Present, whenever possible, REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) contribution checks to the Senatoror Representative, and filling out CREPAC check presentation forms by the deadline set forth by RPAC.

Provide input to CREPAC Trustees (C.A.R.) or RPACTrustees (NAR) about the Representative or Senator.

Attend a reception or other fundraiser in the state for the Senator or Representative.  Up to $1000 per election cycle is available from RPAC for use by FPCs for in-state fundraisers.

Participate in C.A.R.’s Federal Issues Committee, as a member of the committee.

Help coordinate RPAC Opportunity Race for your Member of Congress, if necessary.

Organize a grassroots event for your legislator at least once a year.

To review the FPC list, please click on FPCs.

Updated:  February, 2009