To:              C.A.R. Directors

From:          James Liptak, President

Regarding:  2010-2012 C.A.R. Strategic Plan

Listed below you will find information regarding the 2010-2012 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 San Jose and bring the materials with you.

The Strategic Planning and Finance Committee has recommended a 2010 budget proposal with C.A.R. membership dues set at $135, unchanged since 2002 and predicated on a projected membership of 162,000 at year-end 2010.  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 background information to help you prepare for the decisions you will make in San Jose.  Please click and download/print each of the following documents pertaining to the 2010 proposed budget and strategic plan.

1.  Highlights: C.A.R. 2010 Budget Proposal
2.  Strategic Plan: 2010-2012
3.  Summary of 2010 Program Budgets

Please set aside time prior to the business meetings to review and understand the budget information contained in these documents.

If you would like a hard copy mailed to you, please email your request to Paula Green at paulag@car.org as soon as possible.

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).

Thank you very much.