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RAPAC Local Association Major Investors
With the completion of the RAPAC recognition year just around the corner, the Arizona Association of REALTORS® would like to take the time to recognize the various local associations that have become RAPAC Major Investors. These associations recognize the importance of RAPAC to our industry and lead by example. They join an elite and passionate group of REALTOR® contributors who partner with the Arizona Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS® to shape the political future for the real estate industry.
Please join the Arizona Association of REALTORS® in recognizing the following associations for their contribution to becoming a RAPAC Major Investor.
- SEVRAR (Southeast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®) – Platinum R – $10,000 Investment
- Prescott Area Association of REALTORS® – Golden R – $5,000 Investment
- Tucson Association of REALTORS® – Golden R – $5,000 Investment
- WEMAR (West Maricopa County Regional Association of REALTORS®) – Golden R – $5,000 Investment
- Central Arizona Board of REALTORS® – Sterling R – $1,000 Investment
- Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS® – Sterling R – $1,000 Investment
Arizona Association of REALTORS® will continue to provide updates of the REALTORS® that are helping us make a different in our industry.
SEVRAR CELEBRATES SUMMER IN ARIZONA AND INVESTS IN RAPAC WITH ‘HOT SUMMER NIGHTS”
This is the first article in an ongoing series designed to highlight the great work and successes of the local associations. The first post appears courtesy of Matt Ortega, Director of Government Affairs at SEVAR. If you have a story of your local association demonstrating leadership and would like to be features in The Arizona REALTOR® Voice, please email your story to voice@aaronline.com.
On August 21, SEVRAR held its end of summer celebration with “Hot Summer Nights.” Our follow-up to our successful “White Party” last September, “Hot Summer Nights” enhanced the entertainment and value for SEVRAR members while raising over $22,000 for the REALTORS® of Arizona Political Action Committee (RAPAC). Our primary entertainment was “Dueling Pianos” featuring two very talented musicians who brought their special brand of musical expertise and audience engagement to our members. Additionally there was a buffet of delicious food, a ring toss where winners won bottles of wine, a memorable photo booth, and both a silent and live auction.
While SEVRAR’s goal was to provide our members with a fun and relaxing evening, we also supported our fund raising efforts for RAPAC, our voice of advocacy at the local, state and national level. In addition to SEVRAR’s and AAR’s government affairs efforts, RAPAC protects the livelihood of our REALTORS® and preserves home ownership. Our bi-partisan “one voice” protects us from onerous local ordinances and regulations by helping us identify and support political candidates who understand and support REALTOR® priorities. Our sincere thanks go to our RAPAC Chairman Jeff Murray, Vice Chair Julie Quesada and all the committee members, sponsors and members who made the evening a great success.
Click here to learn how you can help RAPAC and become a RAPAC Champion
The Five Ws of RAPAC
“RAPAC” may be a term you’re already familiar with and understand its value to our industry. It may be a term you’ve heard mentioned at various REALTOR®-related events, but aren’t too familiar with. Or, it may be that the word RAPAC incites complete and utter bewilderment for you. If you fall into the latter category, read on. This is the: who, what, where, when and why of RAPAC.
Let’s first begin with a brief introduction. RAPAC stands for the REALTORS® of Arizona Political Action Committee. Today, virtually every special interest group in America has a PAC, and the REALTORS® of Arizona are no different. RAPAC is a nonprofit, unincorporated group that allows REALTOR® members to collectively and effectively participate in political affairs. RAPAC is not affiliated with a political party and is non-partisan in its support of candidates. Simply put, RAPAC is the best way to protect your business. Now let’s dive in.
Who supports RAPAC?
RAPAC is made up of voluntary investments from REALTOR® members all across the state.
What does investing in RAPAC do for me?
Your investment in RAPAC safeguards your business and our industry as a whole. Arizona real estate faces many issues that need support from pro-business/pro-real estate lawmakers. These issues range from HOA reform, water rights, property taxes and preserving the rights of property owners to name a few. Here are some recent legislative wins that could not have happened without AAR members’ investment in RAPAC.
Where does my investment in RAPAC go?
Your investment in RAPAC goes towards educating Arizona lawmakers on the issues that keep you up at night. Through your RAPAC dollars, AAR can support pro-real estate lawmakers and guarantee that no decision is made that will affect our industry, good or bad, until our voice is heard.
Investments can be made to your local association, directly to the Arizona Association of REALTORS®, and to the National Association of REALTORS®. The only acceptable way to contribute to RAPAC is by money drawn from personal funds.
When should I invest?
RAPAC investments are accepted at any time throughout the year. We do understand that for some contributing money to any sort of cause may not always be in your budget. One time to consider contributing is right after you’ve had a successful close. Or have one less Starbucks a week and at the end of the month you’ll have enough money set aside to contribute. Even a minimum donation of $30 per member, per year can do so much. When all things are considered, $30 is a small investment for such a large return – protecting your business!
Most importantly, why should you invest in RAPAC?
The Arizona Association of REALTORS® and RAPAC want to help you make more money, keep more of what you make, reduce your liability and protect you from any undue burdens that will affect your business. Investing in RAPAC means protecting your professional rights.
In order to affect legislation, we must be proactive and support the best. With your minimum contribution of $30, we can raise thousands of dollars to be stronger than ever!
https://www.realtor.org/rpaconln.nsf/StartRPACContrib?OpenForm&Login
Contributions to RAPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal or otherwise affecting your membership rights. Seventy percent of each contribution will be sent to Arizona PAC for state and local activities. Contributions to National RPAC are charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C 441a. Contributions are not deductible for Federal income tax purposes.
RAPAC Major Investors Spend One-On-One Time with Legislators
Recently, AAR members attended several events where they had one-on-one time with legislators. On Monday, March 17, RAPAC Major Investors and members of the associations Legislative Committees spent an intimate evening at the Phoenix Art Museum with members of the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives. Legislators in attendance included Senators Andrea Dalessandro and Barbara McGuire and Representatives John Kavanagh, Jeff Dial, and Warren Petersen, among others.
On Friday, March 21, AAR joined the Arizona Multihousing Association, Arizona Rock Products Association, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, NAIOP, Rose Law Group and SAHBA, in hosting a Republican Gubernatorial Candidate forum. This event featured Republican Gubernatorial primary candidates: Ken Bennett, Doug Ducey, Christine Jones, Scott Smith, Al Melvin and Frank Riggs.
See all the photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/aar_eventrewind/sets/72157640074671176/
The Payoff of Participation
When Kent Simpson, a Tucson REALTOR® with Tierra Antigua Realty, traded in late nights and long hours managing bars and restaurants for late nights and long hours as a real estate professional, he did so mainly to assist his family with better access to land and property information. But, he soon realized that he got a lot more out of real estate the more he put in.
Since 2007, Simpson has immersed himself in real estate, built a nationwide network of professional contacts and dedicated his free time to volunteering for causes that matter most to him. In return, he’s received unprecedented access to what he refers to as “business intelligence,” that gives him a strong leg-up on his competition. “Last year was the first year I volunteered with AAR,” said Simpson. “As REALTORS®, we are constantly fighting battles that could have far-reaching implications. I wanted to have a say in what happens in my industry.”
State-Level Participation
Simpson is an active member on the AAR Legislative Policy Committee. During the legislative session, he spends approximately six to seven hours a week reviewing and researching upcoming legislation and bills that are introduced. “[The committee] takes a look at policies that could have an effect on REALTORS®… things like private property rights, HOAs and water and land issues. Then, we decide what action to take on these issues.” He also serves as a RAPAC trustee, evaluating state-level candidates and their positions on REALTOR® issues.
National Participation
On a national level, Simpson is a NAR Director and member of the Federal Finance and Housing Committee. In this capacity, Simpson has the opportunity to take a look at NAR policies and proposals and make decisions that affect all REALTORS®. Recently, he was instrumental in the decisions to allow REALTOR.com to expand what properties are allowed on its site, as well as the decision to increase the REALTOR® brand by investing in the new NAR headquarters building in Chicago.
The Payoff
But, what does all this volunteering get him? According to Simpson, it has enhanced his business quite a bit. “My involvement in AAR and NAR has given me increased credibility with my clients,” said Simpson. “[Through volunteering] I have advanced knowledge about things that could affect my clients’ purchasing decisions and because of that I’m able to be a sounding board for them.” Simpson also adds that there are other benefits to getting involved. “Another benefit is the opportunity to build a large network of referral partners, “ said Simpson. “Getting to know REALTORS® from around the state helps me locate properties for my buyers” and vice versa.
Simpson also devotes his time to the Downtown Tucson Merchant’s Association, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Arizona Forward. You can keep up with him on his blog, Tucson Kent’s World.
If you’re interested in getting more involved in the Arizona Association of REALTORS®, take a look at our four primary committees and contact the vice-chair.
2016 RAPAC Investors
We would like to personally thank and acknowledge the following members who have already made the commitment to protect their business by investing in RAPAC.
Investors as of June 6, 2016
Platinum R (Major Investor)
(Investments of $10,000)
Arizona Association of REALTORS®
SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Golden R (Major Investor)
(Investments of $5,000 or greater)
Sue Cartun, CRS, GRI – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
Vicki Cox Golder – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
Jan L. Leighton, CRS, GRI – West Maricopa Association of REALTORS®
K. Michelle Lind – Arizona Association of REALTORS®
Jay T. Schlum – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Sedona/Verde Valley Association of REALTORS®
*Lisa A. Suarez, CRS – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
Crystal R (Major Investor)
(Investments of $2,500 to $4,999)
Lindsey Certo – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
*Sue A. Flucke, CRB. CRMS, GRI – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
*Ginny G. Huffman – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
*James H. McGiffert, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Tad R. Moore – Northern Arizona Association of Tammara Prager, ABR, GRI – Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS®
Shelley J. Ostrowski – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Josie Pakula, GRI – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Tammara Prager, ABR, GRI – Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS®
*Heidi G. Quigley-Larke – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Sulinda M. Ready, ABR, CRS, GRI, LTG, PMN, SRES – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Craig W. Sanford, CRS, GRI – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
Sterling R (Major Investor)
(Investments of $1,000 to $2,499)
*Beth M. Adams – Sedona/Verde Valley Association of REALTORS®
*R. James J. Adams – Sedona/Verde Valley Association of REALTORS®
Crystal Alger – Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
Carolyn V. Altman, ABR, CRS, GRI – Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
*Bryan D. Anderson, ABR, GRI – White Mountain Association of REALTORS®
*Kimberly A. Anderson, ABR, CRS, GRI – Central Arizona Board of REALTORS®
Sharon Applewhite, CRS – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
William Arnold – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
William F. Ashker, CRMS – West Maricopa Association of REALTORS®
*Wyndi Austin, RCE – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Lisa L. Avina-Lopez – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Justin M. Baker, ABR, CRS – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
*Andrea Ballard – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
*Susan I. Bao, CRS, GRI – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
Joy L. Bates – Central Arizona Board of REALTORS®
Andrew Beardsley – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
*Janet E. Bigelow – Sedona/Verde Valley Association of REALTORS®
Karen Bohler – Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
*Maureen I. Buchanan – Central Arizona Board of REALTORS®
Gerald P. Butterbrodt, ABR – Sedona/Verde Valley Association of REALTORS®
Christina M. Camp, GRI – White Mountain Association of REALTORS®
Daniel A. Carapellucci, CRMS, CRS, GRI, SRES – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
Elizabeth Carpenter, ABR – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Linda R. Cedarblade – White Mountain Association of REALTORS®
Central Arizona Board of REALTORS®
*Brenda Ciminiski, GRI – White Mountain Association of REALTORS®
Sylvia M. Clark – Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
Vicki L. Cleman, ABR, CRS, GRI – West Maricopa County Association of REALTORS®
Yvonne Coelet, GRI, PMN – White Mountains Association of REALTORS®
*Gary E. Cordell – Central Arizona Board of REALTORS®
*Brenda M. Cross – Kingman Golden Valley Association of REALTORS®
Diane L. Dahlin, ABR, CRS, GRI – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®Association of REALTORS®
Katrina Deist-Zemar – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Scott Drucker – Arizona Association of REALTORS®
Jim Durham, CRS, SRES – Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
Cathy Erchull, GRI – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
Holly Eslinger, ABR, CRB, CRMS, CRS, GRI – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Sandra Faubion – Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
Sam S. Francis, CRS, GRI – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Evan D. Fuchs, ABR, CRS, GRI – Bullhead City Mohave Valley Association of REALTORS®
Carl R. S. Giordano – Western Maricopa Association of REALTORS®
Sara Ann Glenn – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Rebecca F. Grossman, GREEN, RCE – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
*Glenda Grow, CRS, GRI, LTG. PMN, SRES – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
Michael T. Hall – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Nicole W. Hamming, GRI – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Elizabeth J. Harris, ABR – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Devon Heckel -SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Holly A. Henbest – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Robert G. Hertzog – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
Keri A. Hoge Means, ABT GRI, SRES – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Cece Honaker – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Robin Jaeger – White Mountain Association of REALTORS®
Clark Jones, CRB, CRS, GRI, SRS – Central Arizona Board of REALTORS®
Tiffany M. Jones, ABR -SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Catherine M. Joyce, CRS, GRI – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Ubaldo Juarez – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Janet L. Kane, CIPS, RCE – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Dale Kelley – Bullhead City/Mohave Valley Association of REALTORS®
Scott A. Kiburz, CRMS – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
*Jerome J. King – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
Rosemary Koberlein, CRB – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
Susan H. Kraemer, ABR – Western Maricopa Association of REALTORS®
Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
*Nicole LaSlavic – Arizona Association of REALTORS®
*Kathleen M. Laswick – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Danielle L. Lawrence – Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS®
*Marc Lebowitz, RCE – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
Joshua S. Lethbridge – Prescott Association of REALTORS®
*Jim Lewin – Central Arizona Board of REALTORS®
Margaret A. Lindsay, CRB, CRMS, CRS, GRI – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
Laura V. Lucky – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Lisa R. Lucky – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
*Laura K. Mance, CRB – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
Holly Mabery, ABR, CRMS, GRI – Sedona/Verde Valley Association of REALTORS®
Christine McConnaughay – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Tim McDaniels – Sedona/Verde Valley Association of REALTORS®
*Jeffrey L. McDowell – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Vikki K. Middlebrook – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Judi Monday, CRS -Green Valley Sahuarita Association of REALTORS®
Paula M. Monthofer, ABR, GRI – Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS®
Monica C. Monson – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
*Mary Lou Myers – Central Arizona Board of REALTORS®
Gary T. Nelson, P.C. – Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS®
*Elisabeth Ortega, ABR, CRS, GRI, PMN – White Mountain Association of REALTORS®
*Craig Peck, ABR, CIPS, CRS, GRI, SRES – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Susan J. Pellegrini, CRS – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
David Plunkett – Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
Sally L. Randall, CRS, GRI – Central Arizona Board of REALTORS®
*Steve L Redmond, ABR, GRI – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
*Trisha Reid, GRI – White Mountain Association of REALTORS®
Jarrett W. Reidhead – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
Mary R. Roberts, ABR, GRI – Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
Michael Rodriguez – White Mountain Association of REALTORS®
Matias L. Rosales – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Colette G. Rosati, GRI – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
Kimberly A. Ross – Central Arizona Board of REALTORS®
Pam Ruggeroli, ABR, CRS, GRI – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
Angela K. Saltzman, ABR, GRI – Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
*Paula E. Serven, GRI – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
James J. Sexton, GRI – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
Shawn M. Shackelton, GRI – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Debbie Shields, CRS, GRI – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
*Kent Simpson – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
Susan M. Slattery, GRI – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
Kevin Stuart – Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS®
Charles Teetsel, GRI – White Mountain Association of REALTORS®
James J. Tsighis, ABR, CRB, CRMS. CRS, GRI – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
Thomas Uhlenberg – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
*Steve Valentine – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
*Sabrina A. Walters – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Billie Ward – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Daniel B. Ward – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Bruce Weber – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
White Mountain Association of REALTORS®
Margery B. Wilson, GRI, SRES – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
*Dori A. Wittrig, GRI – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Leila A. Woodward – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
*Lee Worthington – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
$500-$999
Sandy Bass – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Fred A. Cleman, ABR, CRS, GRI – West Maricopa Association of REALTORS®
Kathy H. Dunham, ABR – Sedona/Verde Valley Association of REALTORS®
Lloyd C. Fox, CRS, GRI – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
Pamela J Frestedt, ABR, GRI, PMN – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Douglas J. Groppenbacher, CIPS, CCIM – Scottsdale Association of REALTORS®
Amy M. Johnson – White Mountain Association of REALTORS®
Dawn M. Johnson, GRI – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Jeffrey L. McDowell – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Carolyn McKelvey-Malouff – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Lizabeth Miller, ABR, CRS – Lake Havasu Association of D. Patrick Lewis – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Jacqueline A. Kellogg, ABR, GRI – Norther Arizona Association of REALTORS®
D. Patrick Lewis – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Barry A. Nicks – White Mountain Association of REALTORS®
Lisa A. Paffrath – Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS®
Mike M. Porter – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Heidi G. Quigley-Larke – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Dusty L. Rhoton – Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS®
Ashley Slechta – Arizona Association of REALTORS®
Wayne R. Somers – Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
Hilary R. Sosey – Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
Jeff W. Teele – Sedona/Verde Valley Association of REALTORS®
Ronald E. Volkman – Sedona/Verde Valley Association of REALTORS®
Theron Wall – Sedona/Verde Valley Association of REALTORS®
Duane E. Washkowiak, CRS, GRI, SRES – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Rick W. Wesselhoff – Sedona/Verde Valley Association of REALTORS®
Larry W. West – Norther Arizona Association of REALTORS®
$250-$499
Jenny Andes, GRI – Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS®
Dean E. Baker – Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
Robert Bass, CRS, GRI – Kingman Golden Valley Association of REALTORS®
Linda Berg, ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI, LTG, PMN – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
John W. Birsner – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Cornelia L. Boyce, ABR, GRI – Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
James M. Burton, GRI – White Mountain Association of REALTORS®
June Call – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
Tiffany L. Carlson-Richison – SouthEast Valley Association of REALTORS®
Christina M. Catalano – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Heather Cox – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Association of REALTORS®
David A. Crozier – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Lidia Cruz-Whitmoyer – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Rebecca A. Curtis – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Lori D. Doerfler, ABR, CRMS, CRS, GRI, SRES – Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
Paul Evans – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Gary Fenton, CRMS, CRS – West Maricopa Association of REALTORS®
Preston Grafman, CRS, GRI, SRES – Prescott Area Association of REALTORS®
JoAnne Guderian – White Mountain Association of REALTORS®
Randy Hart – Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
Kenneth Herb, CRS – Green Valley/Sahuarita Association of REALTORS®
Annette Kershner, ABR – Norther Arizona Association of REALTORS®
Jon A. Kichen – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
Kimberly King, RCE – Sedona/Verde Valley Association of REALTORS®
Dennis E. Krill, GRI – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Nancy Krill, GRI – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Vicki Lindtwed, ABR, CRMS, CRS, GRI, PMN, LTG. SRES – Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
Sasha Lopez, ABR – West Maricopa Association of REALTORS®
Laurie Lundeen – Green Valley/Sahuarita Association of REALTORS®
Brigid C. Malumphy, ABR, GRI, SRES – Sedona/Verde Valley Association of REALTORS®
Tricia Manara – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Erin Marostica – Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS®
Judy M. McCrory, GRI- Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Marion McGuire, ABR, CRMS, CRS, GRI – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
Patricia Mentch – Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
Kathleen Morrow – Prescott Association of REALTORS®
Jeff D. Murray, GRI – SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®
Gary T. Nelson P.C. – Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS®
Sandra Nevels – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Sarah Palmer – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Joan C. Petty – Prescott Area Association of REALTORS®
Nancy L. Rea, GREEN, CRS, GRI – Southeast Arizona Association of REALTORS®
Michael B. Rodriguez – White Mountain Association of REALTORS®
M. Teresa Rubio-Acuna, GRI – Western Maricopa Association of REALTORS®
Nikki Salgat – Arizona Associatin of REALTORS®
Diane G. Scherer – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
Peggy Schwartz – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
Paula J. Selby, GRI2 – SouthEast Valley Association of REALTORS®
Phillip Sexton – Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
Brenda Silveus – Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS®
Emmary Simpson – Tucson Association of REALTORS®
Brad C. Slager – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Renee M. Stockman – Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®
Joyce A. Tawes, ABR, CRS – Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
Carolyn Wichmann – Yuma Association of REALTORS®
Marce A. Wildman, CRS, GRI – White Mountain Association of REALTORS®
* Asterisk – Members who are Major Investors participating in installment and E-Commerce plans through AAR.
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RAPAC & Issues Mobilization
The REALTORS® of Arizona Political Action Committee (RAPAC) is a member-sponsored effort organized to financially support candidates running for local, state and federal office whose position on real estate regulation and a free-market business environment most closely represent the initiatives of the Arizona REALTORS®. RAPAC contributes to and channels resources into races that will have the most impact on the real estate industry. RAPAC is a voluntary, non-profit political action committee and operates independently of any political party.
RAPAC is a vital part of the Arizona REALTORS® Government Affairs program — a program that includes professional lobbying, legislative analysis, grassroots contacts, and long-term political relationships. RAPAC strives to educate city council members, legislators and members of congress about our industry and guarantees that no decision is made that will affect our industry, good or bad, until our voice is heard.
The RAPAC Investment Levels Pyramid
RAPAC Political Funds Request Forms
RAPAC Fundraising Materials
- About The REALTORS® Of Arizona Political Action Committee (RAPAC)
- Government Affairs
- Five Great Reasons To Invest In REALTOR® Interests Through RAPAC
- The Makings of a Successful RAPAC Campaign
- RAPAC and the Law
- Overcoming Objections to RAPAC
RAPAC Processing FAQ’s
RAPAC Marketing Materials and Visual Take-away Pieces
Did You Know?
- History and Background of NAR RPAC
- RAPAC The REALTORS® of Arizona Political Action Committee
- PACs and American Politics
- RAPAC Is For Property Rights
- The Basics of ‘Hard Money’ Versus ‘Soft Money’
- The True Cost Of Doing Business In Arizona As A Realtor®
RAPAC Articles
- Behind the Blue Door ~ A look into a parallel universe where REALTOR® associations do not exist
- RAPAC A Powerful Political Force in Arizona… The “Mystery” of Funding
- What do the RAPAC Trustees Do?
- The Makings of a Successful RAPAC Campaign
- A Quick History of Money and Politics in Arizona
Your RAPAC Dollar… Where does it go?
REALTORS® ISSUES MOBILIZATION
Do you have an issue in your community that needs funding support? Issues Mobilization is a tool to help support your community issues financially. The REALTORS® Issues Mobilization Committee (RIMC) reviews and approves funding requests from local associations to expend their own local issues mobilization reserve balances as well as requests to the state reserves of the Issues Mobilization fund. Please remember that financial support of candidates is not an authorized use of these funds. The RIMC is governed through by-laws and is comprised of REALTOR® members from various areas across the state.
Examples of Issues That Can be Funded Include:
Postcard Campaigns, Local Board Issues, Newspaper Ads, Forums, Educational Print Materials, or Coalition Participation Fees.