2012 Association Presidents Leadership Forum
Crystal Ballroom G/H – Lower Level
Renaissance Esmeralda
Thursday, January 19, 2012
8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Presiding: Pat “Ziggy” Zicarelli, Chairman, Southland Regional AOR
                   Jeff Sposito, Vice Chairman, Contra Costa AOR
                   Jim Ezell, Vice Chairman, Southland Regional AOR
                   Toby Bradley, C.A.R. Committe Liaison, Santa Barbara AOR

C.A.R. Staff Coordinator:  Lottie Elam, CAE, Local Association Services Director

I.  Call to Order – Pat “Ziggy” Zicarelli

II. Pledge of Allegiance – Greg Pawlik, 2012 President, Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles AOR

III. Welcome and Introductions – Pat “Ziggy” Zicarelli

IV. Getting Members Engaged and Involved in Associations – Bobbie Nelson, 2012 President, Women’s Council of REALTORS®, Santa Cruz AOR

V. Tips for Being a Great President – Vince Malta, C.A.R. Past President, San Francisco AOR

VI. REALTOR® Action Fund Update - Douglas Covill, RAF Chairman, Sacramento AOR

VII. Don’t Put Your Association at Risk; You Don’t Look Good in Stripes – Tom Jacobson, Attorney at Law

VIII. Panel Discussion:
Ruth McNevin, President & Terry Murphy, RCE, Association Executive – Pasadena-Foothills AOR
Yin Bihr, President & Albert Tran, Association Executive – West San Gabriel AOR
Chris Osteen, President & Dianne McMillan, Association Executive – North San Diego AOR
Cecily Tippery, President & John Bedford, Association Executive – Delta AOR

IX. Open Discussion:

• How do you encourage more volunteerism in your association and what suggestions do you have that would promote more involvement?
• What social media have you found to be the most effective in your association?
• What are the most important attributes of an effective leader?

X. Adjourn