To: C.A.R.
Directors
From:
William E. Brown,
President
Regarding:
2009-2011 C.A.R. Strategic
Plan
Listed below you will find
information regarding the 2009-2011 Strategic Plan for the California
Association of REALTORS®. At the October business meetings, the
Board of Directors will be asked to approve the budget and strategic plan,
in line with our responsibility of setting the direction for the
Association’s activities for next year and beyond. Please review
these materials in advance of your arrival in Long Beach and bring the
materials with you.
The Strategic Planning and Finance Committee has
recommended a 2009 budget proposal with C.A.R. membership dues set at $135,
unchanged since 2002 and predicated on a projected membership of 158,000 at
year-end 2009. Of the $135 total, $115 represents funding for the
continuing operations of the Association, including enhancements to a
number of critical programs. This total also includes two additional
contributions, $10 for the Political Activities Fund and $10 for the Issues
Action Fund. The materials listed below contain the following
background information to help you prepare for the decisions you will make
in Long Beach.
1.
Highlights:
C.A.R. 2009 Budget Proposal
2. Strategic Plan:
2009-2011
3. Summary of 2009
Program Budgets
The budget process vests
ultimate authority with the full Board of Directors. If you have any
questions or concerns, or need additional information please contact any
member of the Leadership Team directly, or contact Leslie Appleton-Young,
(lesliea@car.org). If you would like a hard copy of these materials,
please email Paula Green at
paulag@car.org.
Thank you very
much.