To: All Californians Attending the 2011 NAR Conference & Expo

From: Beth L. Peerce, C.A.R. President

Regarding: Important Events for Californians

As we prepare for the NAR meetings in Anaheim, I want to provide you with an overview of key activities for Californians attending the conference, committee meetings and Board of Directors meetings.

1.California NAR Directors Issues Briefing. Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Anaheim Hilton Hotel, Capistrano Room, Concourse Level. All Californians serving as NAR directors and committee members will meet for an issues briefing session to preview the issues of concern to California. All NAR directors and committee members must attend. All other Californians are also welcome. For more information please contact Matthew Roberts at matthewr@car.org or (213) 739-8284.

2. MLS/ProStandards Committee Briefing. Friday, November 11, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Anaheim Hilton Hotel, Malibu Room, Concourse Level. All Californians serving on the MLS and ProStandards Committee should attend. For more information please contact June Barlow at juneb@car.org or (213) 739-8277.

3. Region 13 Caucus. Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Anaheim Hilton Hotel, California Ballroom C. All Californians serving as NAR directors are expected to attend.

4. California Club Reception. The California Club Reception for Californians attending the NAR meetings will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Anaheim Hilton Hotel, Huntington Room, Concourse Level. All Californians attending the NAR meetings are invited.

5. Pre-Delegate Body Meeting. Monday, November 14, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Anaheim Hilton Hotel, California Ballrom A. All Californians serving as delegates must attend the Delegate Body Forum.

6. Delegate Body Meeting. Monday, November 14, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Anaheim Hilton Hotel, Pacific Ballroom. All Californians serving as delegates must attend the Delegate Body Meeting.

Delegates are required to register prior to the Delegate Body meeting in order to attend. Hard copy instructions and certification form for registration were sent to each local association by NAR and are also available online at www.realtor.org.

7. Issues Papers. Below you will find links to the agenda for the directors’ issues briefing and committee agenda summaries that will give you information necessary to participate in NAR's policy committee meetings.

Have a great trip - I look forward to seeing you in Anaheim!

Agenda - CA NAR Directors Issues Briefing 
Appraisal Committee - Agenda Summary
Business Issues Committee - Agenda Summary
Commercial Legislation & Regulatory Subcommittee - Agenda Summary 
Conventional Finance & Lending Committee - Agenda Summary 
Equal Opportunity-Cultural Diversity Committee - Agenda Summary
Federal Housing Policy Committee - Agenda Summary
Federal Taxation Committee - Agenda Summary
Land Use Property Rights and Environment Committee - Agenda Summary
State & Local Issues Committee - Agenda Summary
Mandatory Reporting of Sales Price - IBP

updated: 11/03/11 (ES)