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Wednesday, September 11, 2002 Association leadership attends conference
Joanie Keller, president-elect of the Fayette County Board of Realtors, and Cherie Jolley, Association Executive, recently attended the National Association of Realtors' Volunteer Leadership Training Seminar and the Leadership Summit in Chicago. Speaking to the National Association of Realtors leadership, Cathy Whatley, NAR president-elect, urged the 1,200 Realtor association leaders to initiate an affordable housing or housing opportunity program in their communities by June 2003. In addition, Whatley urged state and local associations to work together to share ideas and successful programs. In an initiative already under way called "Progressive Partnerships," some state and local associations are joining together and with community groups to tackle common problems instead of duplicating efforts and programs. She also said that through shared services, the Realtor organization can deliver new levels of service efficiently, reduce costs, and enhance member productivity. The Fayette County Board of Realtors currently partners with the NewnanCoweta Board of Realtors, Metro South Association of Realtors, and the Heart of Georgia Board of Realtors in many projects including continuing education and professional standards and will continue to work together in the shared services initiative.
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