Information on MAR's IMPAC Assessment
Memo
To:MAR Members
From: R. Dennis McClelland
Date: October 2, 2007
Re: IMPAC Assessment
On behalf of the Leadership Team and MAR staff, congratulations and thank you. You were part of history as we completed our newly designed four meeting cycle titled “Business Conference.” It began at the end of the September 2006 convention and ended on September 18-21, 2007, at the Tan-Tar-A Resort.
Under the direction of President Bruce Aydt, he started his year very early by getting approval to combine the “Strategic Thinkers” group (Strategic Planning) with the “Plan of Action” committee (Budgeting) into what is now called “Strategic Action Committee.” This change created a domino effect throughout our entire system of operation and opened the doors for inclusive participation. Another positive that came from this change is getting feedback early and often on issues that may have hurt the Association at a later time. One idea was the IMPAC Fund and its use. In response to that notion, the Board of Directors, at their September 21st meeting, approved the 2008 budget. That budget calls for a $40 assessment per member per year over the next three years. You can find reference to this action in the 2008 Budget Compendium in the Public Policy Section 106, pages 12/13. All Directors who attended the Board meeting were given a copy of this booklet.
Additionally, I have attached “Talking Points” and other reference papers that you can use in your meetings, presentations, or include in your 2008 dues billing. Feel free to use the information to help spread the word about this issue or any program, product or service provided by your Association.
Thank you again for all you do for the REALTOR® organization.