Potential $25 OAR Dues Increase for 2017

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WHY?  to ensure that OAR is sufficiently armed with enough funds to fight for your industry rights?

NAR REQUIRES MORE "skin in the game"

NAR recently reviewed OAR's finances and discovered that we are on the low side of funds held for issue campaigns.

We also discovered that coalition partner contributions do not count toward the required minimum contribution towards an issue campaign.

NAR requires that State and Local Associations contribute 10%-50% of total funds needed towards mobilizing an issue.  For requests over $1 million, a minimum of 50% is required as an association contribution.  Guess how much the average cost to put an issue on a state ballot for general vote?  Yup, approximately $1 million.  For requests over $1 million, a minimum 50% contribution is required for an NAR Issues Mon Grant.  That's $500K from the State or Local Association.  OUCH!

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A MESSAGE FROM THE OHIO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS CEO:

FletcherI realize that it's a busy time of the year, but wanted to take a quick moment to let you know that our Board of Directors will be considering a motion that will have an impact on 2017 dues. The Board of Directors will meet at our State convention on Wednesday, September 21. 
Specifically, the Executive Committee will be bringing forth a motion that will establish a $25 per member dues assessment to be allocated to the establishment of a Political Action Fund in Ohio. If approved, this assessment will be levied for a five-year period. Click HERE for a document which sets forth the advocacy initiatives to which the funds will be directed. 
As your OAR Leadership Team has explained in our various In-District meetings that we've held throughout the state, the Political Action Fund will be an important tool for the REALTOR organization in providing support to campaigns and issues of concern to private property rights at the state and local level. 
I know many of you start budgeting for the new year in late summer and I felt it important to let you know now. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks,
 
Robert E. Fletcher, CEO
Ohio Association of REALTORS
 

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