Board Notes SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 N E WS F R OM T H E G LVAR BOAR D O F D I R E C T O R S M E E T I N G Directors of the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® held their monthly meeting on September 25 with President Heidi Kasama chairing and a quorum of Directors present. FORMS Janet Carpenter was not at the meeting but reported that committee members were disappointed that the amendment and addendum forms were not both approved. CEO’S REPORT Nelson Janes reported that a diversity grant had been won from NAR to apply to the 2015 Leadership Series, enabling the association to invite members of industry partners as well. He reported on the continuing relationship with LVGEA and on the upcoming annual dinner where President Kasama would represent the association GREEN Janet Carpenter reported that the committee’s recycling event is scheduled for October 18. Shredding, a clothing drop off and recycling of electronics were to be available. PRESIDENT’S REPORT Heidi Kasama reported on the second lunch meeting with leaders of CALV, NAHREP, AREAA and WCR. The NAREB president was unable to attend. She referred to the Strategic Plan which will be ratified in October. She directed that the GLVAR Advantage booklet and committee sign up brochure be circulated to all Members as soon as any changes for 2015 are finalized. She also directed that a master calendar be established for 2015, including as many industry partners’ meetings and events as possible, and a master calendar of the deadlines for budget development and approval. She also expressed concern about HOA super priority liens. MLS David Brownell reported that the Tech Fair had been successful with participants and vendors alike who all said they would sponsor next year. SentriLock: A Preliminary report on sites and procedures for the lock box exchange in February was reviewed. Staff was directed to get detailed information to the Membership as soon as possible. DIRECTOR LI AISON REPORTS COMMUNITY OUTREACH Julie Youngblood reported that the bowling tournament was not as well attended as the first one this year. The second annual golf tournament was coming up on October 6. EDUCATION Keith Lynam reported that the training conducted for Monitors had resulted in substantial improvements in their organization and introductions. MARKET CONDITIONS David J. Tina reported that Master planned communities will be the topic at their next meeting. POLITICAL AFFAIRS Tina Africk reported that Larry Burns had been their speaker and that Government Affairs Director Joe Locatelli’s written report had been distributed at this meeting. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Kystal Sherry reported that their speaker had not shown so an interesting exchange of experiences was done by participants. RRG Kathryn Bovard reported that there are currently 273 Members with another 30 pending. She invited Directors to their annual awards luncheon on October 29. YPN David J. Tina reported that a Speed Networking event was scheduled. DISCUSSION ITEMS • The approved Bylaws changes going to the Annual Meeting in October were reviewed. COMMITTEE MOTIONS MOVED AND SECONDED to approve the Instanet contract for signing. CARRIED COMMUNITY OUTREACH – MOVED AND The united voice for REALTORS® in Southern Nevada, and the center for education, business tools and standards for professional conduct essential for a successful career in real estate. Board Notes N E W S F R O M T H E G L VA R B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S M E E T I N G S E P T E M B E R 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 SECONDED to participate in the St. Jude’s Ranch Christmas Party along with the Community Outreach Committee. The Christmas party will take place in early December and will consist of games, food and Christmas gifts for children living at the ranch. YPN will allocate $500.00 from their budget or whatever is left in their budget by the end of November, and all other expenses will be covered by sponsors. CARRIED RATIONALE: It is in both the YPN and Community Outreach Committees’ scopes to encourage and provide opportunities to participate in projects that will have a positive impact on the greater Las Vegas community. COMMUNITY OUTREACH – MOVED and SECONDED to participate in the Opportunity Village Santa Run, along with the Young Professionals Committee on December 6, 2014. All individuals running will pay their own registration fee, but will run on behalf of GLVAR, YPN and the Community Outreach Committee. CARRIED RATIONALE: It is in both the YPN and Community Outreach Committees’ scopes to encourage and provide opportunities to participate in projects that will have a positive impact on the greater Las Vegas community. COMMUNITY OUTREACH – MOVED and SECONDED to approve an additional $1,000 to sponsor a breakfast ceremony where money raised in 2014 will be presented to GLVAR’s approved charities. The event would be held on December 12 from 9:00 a.m. until Noon. Invitations will go to Directors, Affiliates, and Community Outreach Committee members. Approximately 100 people will be invited. CARRIED Program. CARRIED RATIONALE: To show and share our appreciation to those Affiliates that help support our Association. MEMBERSHIP – MOVED and SECONDED to approve new Member Benefit Partners – All Washed Up Window Cleaning, Debt Solutions Service, Document Builders LLC, Mobile Fingerprint Services, New Horizon Computer Learning Center. CARRIED RATIONALE: These Companies have met the requirements of Policy 700-2. MEMBERSHIP – MOVED and SECONDED to deny/cancel Membership for the following offices – POWERof2 Realty, Vegas Living Realty and Management. CARRIED RATIONALE: This is following Policy 700-1A – New Office Fee/ Office RE-Instatements. MLS – MOVED and SECONDED that the newly revised MLS Listing Agreement is approved with utilities clauses and formatting of signatures. There was a lot of discussion on this matter and the Committee felt the newly revised agreement provides more protections and the additions of new regulations. It was MOVED and SECONDED by directors to approve the revised agreement with the Deletion of Section 33 concerning utilities. CARRIED MLS - MOVED AND SECONDED that a Listing Addendum Form be approved as drafted by GLVAR Legal Counsel. RATIONALE: To enhance the public image of REALTOR® and Affiliate Members by noting the contributions of GLVAR to our community. RATIONALE: To allow Brokers and Clients the opportunity to terminate the Listing Agreement when it is desired by both parties. COMMUNITY OUTREACH – MOVED and SECONDED to bring back the Affiliate of the Quarter It was MOVED and SECONDED by directors to send the motion back to the general counsel for The united voice for REALTORS® in Southern Nevada, and the center for education, business tools and standards for professional conduct essential for a successful career in real estate. G r e a t e r L a s Ve g a s A s s o c i a t i o n o f R E A LT O R S ® 1 7 5 0 E . S a h a r a A v e n u e L a s Ve g a s , N V 8 9 1 0 4 • 70 2 . 78 4 . 5 0 0 0 Board Notes N E W S F R O M T H E G L VA R B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S M E E T I N G S E P T E M B E R 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 clarification. CARRIED RRG COMMITTEE – MOVED and SECONDED to allocate $200 for an end of the year off-site Breakfast meeting on December 8, for all active RRG Committee members. CARRIED delegate representing GLVAR as the Ambassador Association to France. Due to a scheduling conflict this year, the projected expense shall be divided between members of the Global Committee attending the Paris convention in December. CARRIED RATIONALE: To show our appreciation for all of the hard work by the Committee this year. RATIONALE: To assist Members who are already going to the convention at their own expense. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – MOVED and SECONDED to retain the policy that the Immediate Past President shall serve as the official There being no further business, President Kasama adjourned the meeting at 1:25 p.m. q The united voice for REALTORS® in Southern Nevada, and the center for education, business tools and standards for professional conduct essential for a successful career in real estate. G r e a t e r L a s Ve g a s A s s o c i a t i o n o f R E A LT O R S ® 1 7 5 0 E . S a h a r a A v e n u e L a s Ve g a s , N V 8 9 1 0 4 • 70 2 . 78 4 . 5 0 0 0