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	Members value their BRAR membership and have confidence in the organization and its leaders.

	BRAR is seen as the local voice for real estate on issues that impact its members and the community.

	Members consider BRAR a premier resource for their real estate education and information needs.

	2010/2011 PRIORITY: Offer and/or promote an ongoing menu of quality real estate education and training courses and which, at a minimum, allow REALTOR® members to earn their mandatory continuing education hours every two-year cycle; evaluate member needs and interest to determine specific topics.

	2010/2011 PRIORITY: Utilize creative marketing and multiple communications vehicles - including outreach to brokers, MRIS front page, and BRAR website/RSS, among others - to promote BRAR education/training offerings.

	Investigate offering pre-license courses for agents and brokers, either as a stand-alone school or in partnership with other providers.

	Offer real estate technology/social media training to encourage members to embrace technology in their business models as a tool for better serving customers and clients and improving efficiency.

	Investigate offering CE credit for approved topics offered in conjunction with BRAR membership meetings or social functions.

	Investigate low or no-cost education presenters (VAR, NAR, government agencies, chamber, affiliates, etc) to offer timely education, training and motivational programs.

	Investigate providing resources on professionalism and the Code of Ethics on the BRAR website.

	2010/2011 PRIORITY: Create comprehensive communications plan for BRAR utilizing both traditional and new media*; plan should include objectives, audiences, vehicles, messages, schedules and evaluation/feedback mechanisms. (*Facebook, BRAR website, RSS feeds, and customized MRIS front page)

	2010/2011 PRIORITY: Develop plan for re-engaging brokers in association affairs and providing information, services and networking events targeted to the needs of brokers.

	2010/2011 PRIORITY: conduct annual program of broker/office outreach visits by BRAR leaders to build goodwill and gather input from members.

	Provide a variety of opportunities and incentives for membership meetings and member networking, interaction and engagement.

	Disseminate an annual recap/review of BRAR’s accomplishments on behalf of its members.

	Demonstrate transparency by disseminating to members timely summaries of Board of Directors and committee actions.

	Using success of the Commercial exchange as a model, develop template for serving and engaging other member interest/specialty groups.

	Evaluate BRAR awards criteria/structure and make recommendations for improvements.

	2010/2011 PRIORITY: Conduct annual leadership planning retreat to orient the Board of Directors and committee leaders about goals, budgets, and their duties as leaders and motivate/inspire them for their year of service.

	2010/2011 PRIORITY: Develop an affiliate member recruitment plan, including a slate of services/opportunities available only to affiliate members.

	Develop a BRAR leadership development/mentoring program to nurture effective BRAR leaders and ensure stability and continuity.

	Evaluate suitability of current BRAR offices and conduct needs assessment regarding future BRAR facilities requirements.

	Develop affinity programs to provide volume discounts to members and where possible create revenue streams for BRAR.

	Ensure exceptional member service from BRAR staff by providing/funding ongoing professional development and cross-training.

	Assure that the annual operating budget reflects BRAR’s strategic priorities, and ensure ongoing monitoring and adjustment of strategic progress

	2010/2011 PRIORITY: create governmental affairs Committee charged with managing a legislative agenda of state and local issues and informing members about local and state public policy issues that impact their business.

	2010/2011 PRIORITY: Maintain an effective RPAC committee to implement an annual fundraising campaign, host candidate and issue forums, advise the board on local political issues, and focus member attention on REALTOR® political advocacy.

	Position BRAR as the local voice for real estate on issues that impact members and the community.

	Develop system for monitoring local policy-making bodies and informing members on issues related to real estate transactions, property ownership, land use and quality of life.

	Publish information on local government meetings and other public policy related hearings and events on BRAR website.

	Encourage members to serve on local policy making bodies and recognize them for their service to the real estate profession

	Encourage and facilitate member participation in VAR Legislative conference and are legislative activities.