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YEAR IN REVIEW2023
Table of ContentsA Note From President Grace Bergen 48Best of 2023 with CEO Jenny Pakula2023-2025 Strategic PlanA Look Ahead with 2024 President Ashleigh FordhamExecutive CommitteeGovernance StructureNAR EventsDistrict VisitsGovernment Affairs & RPACAdvocacy Review & Published ArticlesLegislative RecapREALTOR® Day at the CapitolMajor InvestorsOregon Housing Economic SummitRisk ManagementOregon REALTORS® FormsProfessional StandardsProfessional DevelopmentPrincipal Broker AcademyFair Housing SummitEmpowering Women EventOregon Leadership AcademySpring GovernanceFall ConventionREALTOR® of the Year/Distinguished Service AwardGood Neighbor AwardHOME Foundation OverviewDessert AuctionDriving it HOME Golf TournamentStaff VolunteerismStaff Headshots67101311121420161823302829313432333739353840444142434746RPAC Hall of Fame 22Representing REALTORS® in Rulemakings 17
4Dear Oregon REALTORS®,It has been such an honor to serve alongside you in 2023 as your Oregon REALTORS® President. I worked hard to accomplish the job that members like you elected me to do. This year went incredibly quickly, yet we were able to accomplish so much! I will quickly summarize some of the highlights of the year.We focused on leadership this year through several avenues• We launched the Legacy Leader Coin. Many members have tapped into this program, purchasing a coin to give to a Legacy Leader who has inuenced their leadership journey, our industry, and/or their communities.• We held three Local Leadership Development sessions with NAR’s past president, Elizabeth Mendenhall. We had around 200 attendees throughout the sessions. We invited local associations to bring in current & future leaders for leadership training. This program was well received.• We held monthly forums for our local leaders (Pres/Pres-elects) to meet with other leaders from around the state to discuss hot topics and industry trends, and brainstorm on ways to improve their local association. We often had guests at these forums to talk about things that were happening in our industry.A Note From President Grace Bergen• We convened a Presidential Advisory Group (PAG) to take a close look at the DVP (District Vice President) program. This is an important role within our association and we want to ensure it’s performing at the highest and best that it can. Through our Board of Directors we passed important adjustments to the way the DVPs are elected as well as a slight adjustment to the structure of the Executive Committee.We prioritized advocacy at the state and local levelsAdvocacy is such an important part of our association. This year, we held our Riding with the Brand event where NAR’s tour bus stopped in Salem on the same day as REALTOR® Day at the Capitol, where we met with elected ocials on the bus, under the tent, and in their oces to talk about how we can work together to solve our housing crisis and bolster the housing industry. Governor Tina Kotek met with our membersto discuss her ambitious goal for Oregon of building 36,000 housing units per year and ways we can work together to achieve it. We had many rst time attendees to this event that were able to see what it is we do in the state capitol and why it is so important..This is a time in our industry that your investment in the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) is more important than ever. Oregon REALTORS® has been part of important conversations, shaping key legislation that impacts our community members members. This has all been possible because of your investments in RPAC. With your investments, we can have the conversations needed to properly advocate for you, your clients, and your communities. I want to thank you for your incredible & consistent investment in RPAC and your investment in our industry.We had incredible sta and volunteers that coordinated and distributed our YouTube briefs on advocacy, fair housing, and the Association, as well as testifying in Salem.As members of the largest trade organization in the country, we continuously ght for our clients and the way we do business. We have been watching the lawsuits that NAR has been involved with and what that could look like for the
5future of our industry. We hosted Broker-Owner events in Central Oregon and were able to talk with many Broker-Owners that we have not been in front of before. We talked about what NAR lawsuits could mean to them and their businesses (before a verdict had been reached), and attendees were able to have a conversation with NAR sta member, Katie Johnson, who shared important information on how we should be preparing for the future.We held several virtual forums to share with our members what we knew about the verdict and what that could mean for the future of our industry. We also started a ‘roadshow’ to individual brokerages to lead discussions on what our future looks like, what Oregon REALTORS® provides to our members, and to listen to what our members are concerned about. This was an excellent way for us to connect with so many of our members and hear from them directly.We met with elected ocials in their district, both state level and national level, to have important conversations around housing supply, aordability, zoning as well as asked how REALTORS® around Oregon can assist in being a part of the solution.We had an incredible launch of the Oregon REALTORS® Forms as a member benet. We have had a great adoption rate, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive in that our forms are easy to use, they make sense, and they are well thought out. We look forward to continuing to provide top-notch forms for our members.We continued to successfully hold our important and increasingly relevant Oregon Housing Economic Summit & Fair Housing Summit; both have become staples that attendees from industry, government and the nonprot sector look forward to each year.With the changing market and the changing landscape in our industry, coming together is ever more important. When we partner together, our clients and communities are better protected.I look forward to the future of Oregon REALTORS® and all that we can accomplish for our members. You are a valued part of our association, our industry and our communities. I am eager to serve along with you in the future.With gratitude,2023 Oregon REALTORS® PresidentWith the changing market and the changing landscape in our industry, coming together is ever more important.
6• Oregon REALTORS® Forms launched in February as a member benet• The Legal Hotline became a member benet with 910 users• Held REALTOR® Day at the Capitol in person for the rst time in four years with over 400 attendees visiting with their legislators• 13 members testied at the Oregon State Capitol• Graduated 20 members from the Oregon Leadership Academy• Held the second Fair Housing Summit, which saw 239 registrants• Hosted the third annual Empowering Women in Real Estate event with over 100 people from 14 local associations• The HOME Foundation awarded more than $127,000 to organizations committed to helping more Oregonians achieve the dream of homeownership• Donated to REALTOR® Relief Fund and Supported Maui REALTORS® Wildre Relief eorts• Supported President Bergen’s local leadership training and legacy leader initiatives• The Board of Directors supported the rst governance PAG recommendations to improve the election process for DVPsDear Oregon REALTORS®,2023 proved to be an exceptional year for Oregon REALTORS® with continued development and delivery of programs and services to help our members ourish. Keeping our members at the forefront will always be our top priority. I am honored to share just a few of the many successful achievements accomplished in 2023.Please enjoy the 2023 Year in Review, which showcases all of the above and more. I hope you will be as proud of your association as I am to work on your behalf. Oregon REALTORS® sta is a bright, driven, and innovative team, always seeking out the next program and service that will help make you the best in the business. Thank you for being part of such an amazing industry.Thank you,Oregon REALTORS® CEOThe Best of 2023
7• Be the “Voice for Real Estate” by delivering information to enhance the value of the REALTOR® brand.• Elevate our image through involvement in other organizations and the community.• Cultivate leaders who represent the diversity of our state and membership.• Leverage the value and experience of our legacy leaders.• Ensure the Association’s structure is strategically focused and encourages participation from our diverse membership.2023-2025STRATEGIC PLANMISSIONWe unify and serve our members and local associations by providing the resources and tools for their success.VISIONOregon REALTORS® is the trusted source for all things real estate.ADVOCATEExpand our political strength and influence throughout Oregon to protect private property rights, fair housing, and to promote real estate ownership.• Protect each member’s right to do business.• Support legislative policy and candidates for public oce.• Encourage grassroots eorts through key constituent program and candidate training.• Aect license law to balance the needs of the industry, business practices and consumer protection.• Expand investment in the REALTORS® Political Action Committee.• Promote REALTOR® Party benefits to expand the use of programs at the local, state, and national levels.EDUCATEEmpower members and local associations to increase involvement, inclusivity, and professionalism.• Analyze member needs and emerging industry trends through research and feedback to eectively allocate resources.• Provide high quality and timely educational opportunities and risk management tools that support member professional development.• Equip local associations and principal brokers with tools and knowledge to support their diverse members.COLLABORATEFoster strong relationships between our diverse members and communities.• Provide regular opportunities for member engagement and interaction.• Seek new partners to promote strong communities.• Promote job growth and economic development.LEADAdvance a culture of leadership development to expand REALTOR® Influence.• Be the “Voice for Real Estate” by delivering information to enhance the value of the REALTOR® brand.• Elevate our image through involvement in other organizations and the community.• Cultivate leaders who represent the diversity of our state and membership.• Leverage the value and experience of our legacy leaders.• Ensure the Association’s structure is strategically focused and encourages participation from our diverse membership.2023-2025STRATEGIC PLANMISSIONWe unify and serve our members and local associations by providing the resources and tools for their success.VISIONOregon REALTORS® is the trusted source for all things real estate.ADVOCATEExpand our political strength and influence throughout Oregon to protect private property rights, fair housing, and to promote real estate ownership.• Protect each member’s right to do business.• Support legislative policy and candidates for public oce.• Encourage grassroots eorts through key constituent program and candidate training.• Aect license law to balance the needs of the industry, business practices and consumer protection.• Expand investment in the REALTORS® Political Action Committee.• Promote REALTOR® Party benefits to expand the use of programs at the local, state, and national levels.EDUCATEEmpower members and local associations to increase involvement, inclusivity, and professionalism.• Analyze member needs and emerging industry trends through research and feedback to eectively allocate resources.• Provide high quality and timely educational opportunities and risk management tools that support member professional development.• Equip local associations and principal brokers with tools and knowledge to support their diverse members.COLLABORATEFoster strong relationships between our diverse members and communities.• Provide regular opportunities for member engagement and interaction.• Seek new partners to promote strong communities.• Promote job growth and economic development.LEADAdvance a culture of leadership development to expand REALTOR® Influence.2023-2025 Strategic Plan
8Dear Oregon REALTORS®,I hope this message nds you in good health and spirits. As we stand at the threshold of a new year, it is an opportune moment to reect on our journey so far and focus on our path ahead.The real estate industry has been navigating a complex landscape. Challenges have been abundant, but so have opportunities. It is in such times of uncertainty and change that our dedication and resilience truly shine. Today, I am excited to share with you the vision for 2024, a vision that embodies hope, adaptability, and a steadfast commitment to our mission and core values.In times of great turmoil or uncertainty, I often reect on Theodore Roosevelt’s quote from “Citizens in a Republic,” which is the title of a speech given by the former President at the Sorbonne in Paris in April of 1910. In this eloquent speech, Roosevelt famously said, “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no eort without error and shortcoming.” These words remind me that it’s the individual who actively engages with challenges and strives to make a dierence, despite the obstacles and potential failures they may encounter, who truly shape the course of history and bring about positive change. Roosevelt’s wisdom inspires me to A Look Ahead to 2024remain resilient and committed to even the toughest endeavors, even in the face of adversity.In 2024, our executive committee and volunteer leaders are dedicated to optimizing operational eciency while maintaining a commitment to excellence. We will diligently explore innovative strategies to enhance the level of service we provide to our members and our industry.Foremost among our priorities will be bolstering our eorts in Advocacy, Business Services, and the continued delivery of high-quality resources, such as Oregon REALTORS® Forms and our dedicated legal hotline. Anticipate outstanding leadership from our Advocacy team throughout 2024.Despite the upcoming short legislative session, we are poised to introduce legislation led by REALTORS® that will focus on enhancing the use of buyer representation agreements and address issues related to residential property wholesaling. This initiative represents an unparalleled opportunity to safeguard the interest of consumers while upholding the highest standards of practice for all brokers engaged in representing buyers during real estate transactions.In the coming year, I will establish a Presidential Advisory Group comprised of individuals from diverse backgrounds, each bringing a unique blend of experience and expertise. The primary objective of this group will be to conduct a comprehensive review of our association’s governance structure. It is increasingly imperative that our organizations operate with heightened eciency, eectiveness, and scal prudence in their structural arrangements. This process has been designed to undergo thorough feedback and evaluations, which will actively incorporate feedback from both our organization and its members.The assessment and formulation of governance structure recommendations require a signicant investment of time and extensive deliberation involving all stakeholders before any formal proposals are brought forward. I am eager to share transparency of process, while aording ample opportunities for discussions and feedback.
9A cause that resonates deeply with me pertains to the development of business tools aimed at elevating the industry, as well as oering education and resources to enhance the knowledge and protability of business. In the upcoming year, I am thrilled to unveil the ‘Mindset Matters – Elevating Oregon REALTORS®’ podcast, as part of Oregon REALTORS® initiatives.The primary vision and objective of this podcast is to serve as a valuable resource for our members, providing insights into the real estate market, our industry, and business practices. We aspire to create an accessible auditory platform that members can conveniently tap into at their leisure. This podcast is designed to deliver a wealth of practical, business-oriented information, catering to Brokers from all corners of our State and Industry.In the upcoming year, a plethora of multifaceted challenges and opportunities lie before us. Without question, I am resolutely eager to dedicate my myself to the task of representing our organization with unwavering diligence.As we embrace the complexities of the future, we shall hold steadfast to the core of our principles, ensuring that the quality and eciency of our organization and our services are at the heart of what we do each day.It is a profound honor to embark on this journey as your President in the coming year. I want to assure you that I am fully committed to tirelessly advocating for this Organization and our members.As Winston Churchill once wisely said, ‘We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.’ It is with spirit of dedication and services that I eagerly and ferociously take on this role.At your service,2024 Oregon REALTORS® PresidentAs we embrace the complexities of the future, we shall hold steadfast to the core of our principles
10Executive CommitteeGrace BergenPresidentSpringeld REALTORS®Ashleigh FordhamPresident-electMid Valley Association of REALTORS®Je WirenImmediate Past PresidentPortland MetropolitanAssociation of REALTORS®Greg WhistlerDistrict 1 Vice PresidentEast Metro Association of REALTORS®Julie GilbertDistrict 6 VicePresidentMid-ColumbiaAssociation of REALTORS®Kimberley ArscottBusiness IssuesChairEugene REALTORS®Charles RoriveGovernment AairsChairDouglas CountyAssociation of REALTORS®Natasha WhiteeldPolitical AairsChairMid-Columbia Association of REALTORS®Michael KessingerDistrict 2 Vice PresidentLincoln County Board of REALTORS®Karen ChurchDistrict 3 Vice PresidentEugene REALTORS®Allison GreinerProfessional DevelopmentChairPortland Metropolitan Asso-ciation of REALTORS®LaTasha BealDiversityChairPortland MetropolitanAssociation of REALTORS®Devin ZupanDistrict 4 Vice PresidentRogue Valley Association of REALTORS®Michael Warren IIDistrict 5 Vice PresidentCentral OregonAssociation of REALTORS®Freddy SaxtonORPAC TrusteesChairLincoln County Board of REALTORS®Nan WimmersFinance ReviewChairMid-Columbia Association of REALTORS®The work of Oregon REALTORS® is overseen by a 16-member Executive Committee, which includes six District Vice Presidents representing each of the districts, chairs of Key Committees, the Immediate Past President, President-elect, and led by the President of the Association.
11Governance StructurePresident: Grace Bergen, SpringeldPresident-elect: Ashleigh Fordham, Mid ValleyImmediate Past President: Je Wiren, Portland MetroNAR Region 12 Vice President: Connie Fogle, IdahoDrew Coleman, Portland MetroGrace Bergen, SpringeldLester Friedman, Central OregonLaurie Thiel, Portaland MetroRick Harris, Rogue ValleyPat Kaplan, Portland MetroColin Mullane, Rogue ValleyJill Russel, Klamath CountyLori Stenshoel, EugeneMichael Warren II, Central OregonRochelle Yukich, Portland MetroBusiness Issues: Kimberley Arscott, EugeneGovernment Aairs: Charles Rorive, Douglas CountyPolitical Aairs: Natasha Whiteeld, Mid-ColumbiaProfessional Development: Allison Greiner, Portland MetroDiversity: LaTasha Beal, Portland MetroElections: Drew Coleman, Portland MetroFinance Review: Nan Wimmers, Mid-ColumbiaLegal Action: Greg Whistler, East MetroSafety: Rita Verdugo, SpringeldIssues Mobilization: Vikki Breese-Iverson, Central OregonORPAC Trustees: Freddy Saxton, Lincoln CountyREALTOR® of the Year/Distinguished Service Award: Lori Palermo, SpringeldProfessional Standards: Angela Stuckart, WillametteHOME Foundation: Jason Reese, Rogue ValleyLeadership ChairsDistrict Vice PresidentsNAR Directors1 : East Metro, Greg Whistler 2 : Lincoln County, Michael Kessinger 3 : Eugene, Karen Church 4 : Rogue Valley, Devin Zupan 5 : Central Oregon, Michael Warren II 6 : Mid-Columbia, Julie Gilbert
12Oregon REALTORS® members had the chance to attend a number of engaging events held by the National Association of REALTORS® focusing on advocacy, leadshiship, and industry change. Some of these events include:• NAR Legislative Meetings in D.C.• REALTOR® Party Training Conference• NAR NXT Conference in Anaheim• Region 12 ConferenceThese events provide REALTORS® the opportunity to stay current on industry issues, network with other professionals, and keep up with ever-changing trends.NAR Events
13Oregon REALTORS® is committed to maintaining strong relationships with legislators from around the state. Oregon REALTORS® sta and in-district members from around the state met with local elected leaders to discuss homeownership, private property rights, the housing crisis in Oregon, and more real estate related topics. Meeting with legislators from across the state is crucial in maintaining Oregon REALTORS® bi-partisanship and achieving our advocacy goals.District Visits
14Government Affairs & RPACAdvocacy MinuteFollowing a successful launch in 2021, we continued sending our weekly Advocacy Minute videos during the 2023 legislative session to keep our members informed of the political happenings around the state. This year, the videos continued to be popular, averaging 381 views per video, and we are excited to bring back and expand Advocacy Minute in 2024! Several Oregon REALTORS® Members took on the presenter role throughout the 160-day session. Special thanks to our 2023 presenters: Grace Bergen, Ashleigh Fordham, Robin Springer, Michael Warren II, Cindy Thackery, Todd Adams, Freddy Saxton, Brent Landels, Jill Russel, Devin Zupan, Patti Williamson, Karen Croston, Lynnea Miller, and Dave Lacy.RPAC Throughout 2023The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) promotes the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States who understand and support REALTOR® interests.Each year, NAR establishes RPAC goals for each state association. This year, Oregon REALTORS®’ RPAC goals were increased to reect our previous successes. Even after substantial increases to our goals, we beat several of the targets.RPAC Participation Funds RaisedPresident’s CircleMajor Investors13.04%$406,034161 24$40,943 Raised at the Major Investor event held at the historic Elsinore Theater in Salem, Oregon.
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16Advocacy Review & Published ArticlesAdvocacy ReviewWe were excited to launch our Advocacy Review newsletter in February of 2023. This newsletter provides members with updates from the State Capitol and our government aairs team in Salem, and any advocacy related news that aects our industry. With so many important issues facing us, we want to do everything we can to keep you up to speed on the issues that matter most.RPAC Throughout 2023Throughout 2023 we published a total of three pieces in local media. Two of them discussed REALTOR® Day and what we hoped to accomplish with that event and the ongoing session, and one was a recap of the legislative session discussing what we had accomplished and what we hoped to continue working towards accomplishing in upcoming sessions.• Letter to the Editor, “Readers respond: REALTORS® can help with housing crisis” The Oregonian, April 2, 2023• Op-Ed, “Oregon REALTORS® want bold action on housing crisis” Bend Bulletin, April 8, 2023• Op-Ed, “Oregon REALTORS® execs on buyer broker agreements, predatory listing practices and more,” Portland Business Journal, November 6, 2023
17Representing REALTORS® in RulemakingsAfter a legislative session concludes, state agencies are often tasked with adopting administrative rules (think “regulations”) that esh out the implementation details of a law that passed related to the agency’s policy scope. For signicant law changes with broad stakeholder implications, an agency will often conduct a rulemaking advisory committee (RAC) to build the rules based on stakeholder input. Oregon REALTORS® sta engaged with the following rulemaking eorts and RACs in 2023:Oregon Housing Needs Analysis Rulemaking Advisory CommitteeIn recent years, the Department of Land Conservation & Development (DLCD) conducted work groups to inform a recommendations report for the legislature regarding a potential new system for long-term housing and urbanization planning. This report informed House Bill 2001 from the 2023 legislative session – the bill that established the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis or “OHNA.”This rulemaking advisory committee (RAC) began to create and adopt rules to implement the new OHNA laws. Oregon REALTORS® is participating in all facets of the rulemaking eort, including engagement with three technical advisory committees, to ensure DLCD creates and adopts a set of rules that make a meaningful impact on our housing supply and aordability crisis.Climate-Friendly & Equitable Communities Rulemaking Advisory CommitteeAfter adopting the Climate-Friendly & Equitable Communities (CFEC) rules in 2022, DLCD sta conducted a “corrections and clarications” RAC to address stakeholder confusion about certain CFEC rules and ensure cities know how to implement them. We participated in this RAC.While some positive changes were made, such as extending the eective date of certain rules and provisions, we are still concerned about CFEC’s impacts on housing production and aordability. We are continuing to work every angle we can to mitigate these impacts.Critical Groundwater Area Designation Rulemaking Advisory CommitteeThis RAC was conducted by the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) in order to revise the process for designating an area of the state as a “Critical Groundwater Area.” These are areas with declining groundwater reservoirs that would be subject to regulations that seek to ensure sustainable groundwater resource management. Oregon REALTORS® participated in this RAC and is not concerned with the nal rules.Groundwater Allocation RulemakingOWRD conducted another RAC related to groundwater, but this one is slightly dierent from the rulemaking described above. These rules seek to revise OWRD’s process for evaluating and issuing new groundwater rights in a way that protects existing water rights and promotes sustainable groundwater management.We have substantial concerns about the rules as drafted – as do many other stakeholders, including the League of Oregon Cities – due to their impacts on the ability to develop new housing. We are continuing to work every angle we can to change the proposed rules and mitigate these impacts.Reach Code Adoption Process Rulemaking Advisory CommitteeOregon REALTORS® participated in a RAC at the Building Codes Division that revised the process for updating the statewide reach code after the adoption of each new residential building code. The rules did not adopt a new reach code, they only changed the process for future reach code updates. Oregon REALTORS® is not concerned with the nal rules.
18Legislative RecapThe 2023 legislative session marked the rst time lawmakers had returned to a traditional in person session since 2019. Unlike in recent years, supermajorities were no longer present in either chamber of the legislature, signicantly reducing concern over major tax increases. Much like prior legislative sessions, this year saw the introduction of thousands of bills. We are also pleased to report that we were successfulin fending o eorts to reduce or eliminate the Mortgage Interest Deduction.HB 2192Rebuilding in Forest Zones After A DisasterWildre Recovery & InsuranceLand Use + Increasing Housing ProductionHB 2001Establishing the Oregon Housing Needs AnalysisHB 2889Modifying the Oregon Housing Needs AnalysisHB 3395Housing Omnibus (Bills Package)HB 3414Reducing Red Tape for Housing Production + UGB ExpansionsHB 3569Right to Develop Housing on Lands Zoned for HousingSB 406Adding Tillamook County to OHNA & Middle Housing LawsSB 644Easing Development of Rural Residential ADUsSB 1096 / HB 3620Allowing New Lands for Residential DevelopmentSB 825Expanding Access to First-Time Homebuyer Savings AccountsSB 976 / HB 3010Eliminating 2nd Home MID & Adding Means TestingHB 3092Regulating Residential Property WholesalersSB 702Requiring Implicit BiasTraining for AppraisersRegulation of the Real Estate ProfessionSupporting HomeownershipHB 3088Creating a Rent Reporting for Credit Pilot ProgramHB 2982Creating A New Personal Property Insurance Payout Option
19Legislative RecapHB 3164Permanently Allowing Split Use of Water RightsWater RightsSB 718Protecting Water Rights from Forfeiture During DroughtsSB 4Utilizing the Federal CHIPS & Science Act In OregonEconomic DevelopmentSB 82Creating Transparency: Insurance & The Wildre Risk MapWildre Recovery & InsuranceSB 611 / HB 3503Limiting Maximum Residential Rent IncreasesLandlord-TenantSupportOpposeMonitorPassedFailedDied
20REALTOR® Day at the CapitolMore than 500 REALTOR® members attended our 2023 REALTOR® Day at the Capitol! Members were able to meet with over 70 legislators and their sta to discuss bills related to increasing housing supply, making homeownership more attainable to Oregonians, ensuring consumer protection from bad actors, and protecting the Mortgage Interest Deduction. Many members were able to view House and Senate oor sessions live in the Capitol during the time between their meetings and many legislators and their sta joined us for lunch in the tent.During the General Session in the morning, attendees heard from several speakers, including Governor Tina Kotek, Zack Rubin McCarry and Pete Kopf from the National Association of REALTORS®, Jonathan Jwayad from Baseballism!, and former MLB player Jed Lowrie.Thank you to our leadership team, the Political Aairs Key Committee, and all of our attendees for making this a great event! We couldn’t have asked for a better result for our rst in-person REALTOR® Day since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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22RPAC Hall of FameThe Hall of Fame recognizes dedicated members who have made a significant commitment to RPAC over the years by investing an aggregate lifetime amount of at least $25,000.John BakerCentral OregonAssociation of REALTORS®Drew ColemanPortland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Carol DozoisEugene REALTORS®Debra GisrielCentral OregonAssociation of REALTORS®Kerri HartnettPortland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®David HemenwayEugene REALTORS®Michael KozakCentral OregonAssociation of REALTORS®Rick HarrisRogue Valley Associationof REALTORS®Pat G. KaplanPortland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Jenny PakulaOregon REALTORS®Colin MullaneRogue Valley Associationof REALTORS®Eva SandersPortland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Nan WimmersMid-Columbia Association of REALTORS®Bernard “Bernie” YoungRogue Valley Association of REALTORS®
23Major InvestorsDrew Coleman, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Debra Gisriel, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Rick Harris, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®John Baker, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Grace Bergen, Springeld REALTORS®Casie Conlon, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Lindsey Culver, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Julie Gilbert, Mid-Columbia Association of REALTORS®Kerri Hartnett, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Dave Hemenway, Eugene REALTORS®Michele Holen, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Pat Kaplan, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Tony Kelly, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Brent Landels, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Helen Marston, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Platinum R$10,000 InvestmentGolden R$5,000 InvestmentOregon REALTORS®Oregon Real Estate FormsPortland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Jenelle McCleary, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Colin Mullane, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®Jenny Pakula, Oregon REALTORS®Jill Russel, Klamath County Association of REALTORS®Eva Sanders, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Freddy Saxton, Lincoln County Board of REALTORS®Greg Whistler, East Metro Association of REALTORS®Devin Zupan, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®John Zupan, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®Cat Zwicker, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®East Metro Association of REALTORS®Southern Oregon MLS
24Major InvestorsDiana Colin, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Ashleigh Fordham, Mid Valley Association of REALTORS®Jim Frick, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®Karen Kennedy, Curry County Board of REALTORS®Rob Levy, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Suzanne O’Halloran, East Metro Association of REALTORS®Margaret Page, Tillamook Board of REALTORS®Crystal R$2,500 InvestmentAlex Phan, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Charles Rorive, Douglas County Association of REALTORS®Jenn Schaake, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Michael Warren II, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Nan Wimmers, Mid Valley Association of REALTORS®Je Wiren, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Susanna Abrahamson, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Todd Adams, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®David Adolf, Lincoln County Board of REALTORS®Lisa Albrecht, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Javier Alomia, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Greg Anderson, Yamhill County Association Of REALTORS®Vicki Arnold, East Metro Association of REALTORS®Kim Arscott, Eugene REALTORS®Sterling R$1,000 InvestmentScott Asla, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Courtney Benson, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Tiany Berg, Curry County Board of REALTORS®Cory Bettesworth, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Michael Blankenship, Central Oregon Coast Board of REALTORS®Stacey Boals, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®Brenda Bonebrake, Mid Valley Association of REALTORS®Angela Boothroyd, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®
25Major InvestorsVikki Breese-Iverson, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Mike Burkhard, Lincoln County Board of REALTORS®Karen Church, Eugene REALTORS®Christopher Cox, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Doniella Cox, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Carrie Dahle, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®Robert Delavan, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Chelsea Dietmeyer, Springeld REALTORS®Jennifer Dorsey, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Carol Dozois, Eugene REALTORS®Marie Due, Willamette Association of REALTORS®Dayna Durant-Sellars, Klamath County Association of REALTORS®Janine Duronslet, Lincoln County Board of REALTORS®Stacy Ellingson, Klamath County Association of REALTORS®Donald Falk, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Eugene Farr, East Metro Association of REALTORS®Erin Fielder, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Zach Fischer, Mid Valley Association of REALTORS®Lester Friedman, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Sterling R$1,000 InvestmentHector Garcia, Mid Valley Association of REALTORS®Mel George, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®John Gibson, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Michele Gila, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Lynlei Gilleo, Lincoln County Board of REALTORS®George Grabenhorst, Mid Valley Association of REALTORS®Amy Graham, Lincoln County Board of REALTORS®Allie Greiner, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Tina Grimes, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®Michelle Grin, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Kelly Gustafson, Eugene REALTORS®Scott Halligan, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Kim Heddinger, Eugene REALTORS®Ruth Hemenway-Duran, Eugene REALTORS®Louis Homan, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®John Hoops, Eugene REALTORS®Lauren Horn, Klamath County Association of REALTORS®Drew Johnson, Mid Valley Association of REALTORS®Fred Johnson, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®
26Major InvestorsMichael Kerlinger, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®Michael Kessinger, Lincoln County Board of REALTORS®Marcia Kies, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Tyler King, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Michael Kozak, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®JJ Kramer, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®David Lacy, Springeld REALTORS®Scott Lewis, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®Heather Lowrie, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Melody Luelling, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Kathy MacNaughton, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Phyllis Mageau, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Michelle Maida, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Sarah Malarkey, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Kelly Martin, Mid Valley Association of REALTORS®Shannon Mason, Eugene REALTORS®Melissa McGuire, Eugene REALTORS®Mark Meek, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Lynnea Miller, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Sterling R$1,000 InvestmentAngie Mombert, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®James Montgomery, Mid Valley Association of REALTORS®Douglas Morse, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®Maabi Munoz, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Barbara Myers, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Shane Myhre, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®Lisa Nishioka, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Lori Palermo, Springeld REALTORS®George Perkins, East Metro Association of REALTORS®Nancy Perkins, East Metro Association of REALTORS®Melissa Peterson, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Andee Phillips, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Danielle Powell, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Kristin Prosser, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Kelly Ranstad, Eugene REALTORS®Corrine Sanders, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Randy Shaw, Klamath County Association of REALTORS®DeAnna Sickler, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®Je Sorg, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®
27Major InvestorsRPAC Hall of Fame has contributed at least $25,000.NAR President’s Circle contributes directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at the federal level.David Wright, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®Bernard Young, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®Rochelle Yukich, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Teresa Zamora, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®Pam Zielinski, Tillamook Board of REALTORS®Curry County Board of REALTORS®Kristi Sieng, Mid Valley Association of REALTORS®Barbara Spees, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®Linda Spittler, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Jeremy Starr, Eugene REALTORS®Lori Stenshoel, Eugene REALTORS®Angela Stuckart, Willamette Association of REALTORS®Evan Swanson, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Dana Terhune, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Cindy Thackery, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Barbara Thomas, Eugene REALTORS®Susan ToKarz-Krauss, Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®Christina Tsutsui-Tharp, Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®Rita Verdugo, Springeld REALTORS®Kurt Von Wasmuth, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Amy Walsh, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Mark Wheeler, Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®Joseph Williams, Springeld REALTORS®Patti Williamson, Mid Valley Association of REALTORS®Crystell Wise, Central Oregon Coast Board of REALTORS®Sterling R$1,000 Investment
28The fth annual Oregon Housing Economic Summit took place January 19, 2023 and gathered housing industry leaders together to hear about the many factors that would ultimately aect housing supply, availability, and price locally in 2023. It featured speakers including Molly Boesel, Principal, Economist, Oce of the Chief Economist at CoreLogic, and Josh Lehner, Economist, State of Oregon Ariel Nelson, Lobbyist, League of Oregon Senator Dick Anderson Representative Je HelfrichOregon Housing Economic SummitPanel Discussion: Perspectives in the Legislative ArenaPanel Discussion: Perspectives in the Legislative ArenaPanel Discussion: Perspectives in the Legislative ArenaJosh Lehner, Economist, State of OregonState Economist PerspectiveMayor Sean VanGordon, Mayor of SpringeldPanel Discussion: Perspectives in DevelopmentMolly Boesel, Economist, CoreLogicHousing Economic UpdateOce of Economic Analysis. Panelists included: Randy Cox, CEO, Executive Director, Klamath County Economic Development Association; Dr. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research, National Association of REALTORS®; and Ryan Dempster, President & Chief Executive Ocer, Willamette Valley Bank, Salem.
29Panel Discussion: Perspectives in DevelopmentQuestions Answered UsersPopular TopicsDollars SavedRisk ManagementUpdated Model Oce Policy GuideThe 2023 Business Issues Committee convened workgroups to tackle its two priorities this term. The rst was the Model Oce Policy Guide Workgroup which was tasked with identifying and advising on necessary revisions and updates to the Oregon REALTORS® Model Oce Policy Guide that was last updated in 2016. The Model Oce Policy Guide is designed to be used as a reference tool to assist Oregon managing Principal Brokers in drafting or revising their oce policy manuals. The most substantial revisions included alterations to policies related to team structure, sexual harassment, and protected classes. The updated Model Oce Policy Guide is currently available on Oregon REALTORS® website under the Risk Management tab.New Licensee Training WorkgroupA second workgroup focused on the issue of new licensee training and practical knowledge after acknowledging that the topic had been brought forth for discussion at several recent Principal Broker Forums. The workgroup devised a two-pronged plan to address the issue that featured both a practical exam requirement upon the rst renewal of an Oregon Real Estate License as well as further dened supervisory responsibilities for managing principal brokers in Oregon statute or regulatory rule. The eorts of this workgroup are not complete and will carry on into the 2024 term. Oregon REALTORS® will vet these concepts with the membership and collect feedback throughout 2024 before formally proposing any changes to law or rule.Principal Broker ForumsThe 2023 Business Issues Key Committee once again held two wildly popular Principal Broker Forums during its term. 187 members attended the 2023 Spring PB Forum and 138 members attended the 2023 Fall PB Forum. Principal Broker Forums are meant to provide attendees with the opportunity to discuss arising real estate issues amongst their peers and Oregon REALTORS® in-house legal counsel. Some of the most frequently discussed topics at this year’s forums were Buyer-Broker Agreements, use and adoption of Oregon REALTORS® Forms, use of AI writing tools in real estate practice, and compliant advertising.9101505$113,750Listing, Disclosure,FormsLegal Hotline StatisticsThe Legal Hotline became a member benet in 2023.
30Now, nearly a year later, Oregon REALTORS® Forms have been and are currently being used in real estate transactions across the state. Prior to the launch of Oregon REALTORS® Forms, Oregon was one of the few states that did not have a real estate forms library administered by the state REALTOR® Association.The decision to draft and publish Oregon REALTORS® Forms arose from the growing understanding that as Oregon’s primary real estate trade association and real estate Legal Hotline provider, Oregon REALTORS® hears early and often about industry, market, and legal trends. Therefore, the association is well positioned to provide a forms library that is both relevant and responsive to industry needs.Oregon REALTORS® Forms were drafted by the Oregon REALTORS® in-house legal counsel in close collaboration with the Oregon REALTORS® Forms Strategy Task Force. The Task Force was led by 2022 President Je Wiren and composed of REALTOR® members from across the state that specialize in a variety of real estate practice areas. Skilled industry partners also served on or advised the Task Force to ensure that the Oregon REALTORS® Forms were of maximum benet to all professionals involved in real estate transactions.Orforms.org WebsiteIn conjunction with the release of Oregon REALTORS® Forms, Association sta worked diligently to launch ORForms.org. This website provides an expansive training library, a Preview Library, step-by-step instructions on how to access the forms, and more.To ensure that there remains open communication between Oregon REALTORS® Forms and its users, there is an Oregon REALTORS® Forms Update Request Form provided on our website.Oregon REALTORS® FormsMembers Who Have Added the Library Class Attendees284612,331On February 22, 2023 the Oregon REALTORS® Forms Library was launched as a member benet to our over 18,000 membersOregon REALTORS® Forms TrainingAvailable On Three Transaction Platforms • Lone Wolf Transactions (zipForm Edition)• SkySlope Forms• DotloopOregon REALTORS® Forms is strongly devoted to providing training for the forms to ensure all Oregon REALTORS® Members are well-informed throughout a transaction. This includes:• 63 guided forms with over 700 walk-through videos for each clause of the forms• 31 live and self-paced training options on specic forms• 15 certied Oregon REALTORS® Forms trainers from around the state
31Professional StandardsOmbudsmanEthics ComplaintsHeld Virtually on February 1st & 2ndProfessional Standards Training – Brian Polinsky, Legal Counsel California Association of REALTORS®Mediation Training: Mediate, Arbitrate, Litigate… A Meeting of the Minds – Angela Burdick, NAR InstructorHeld Virtually on August 24th & 25thProfessional Standards Training – Nicholas Peasley, Sta Counsel Oregon REALTORS®Ombudsman Training – Jan Ellingson, ABR, CIPS, CRB, CRS, e-PRO, GIR, SFT, VAMRES, IMSD, Managing Broker. Keller Williams Western Realty6 4Code of Ethics CourseThe Code of Ethics training course titled, “When You Come to the Fork in the Road” is available for new and current members via On-Demand Education. A lively overview of the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics, this hands-on course examines ethical business practice in every day real estate business situations — what’s allowed, what’s not, and why.Professional Standards AcademyCompleting Professional Standards Training equips members to serve on a professional standards or grievance committee, prepares board members for Code of Ethics enforcement, and satises the Code of Ethics training requirement.Completing Mediation & Ombudsman Training prepares the member to serve in these roles for a local or state Association.State Professional Standards Committee ActivityAccording to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual (CEAM), the state Association’s committee assists local Associations/Boards with the required Code of Ethics enforcement process, including delegated activity in eorts to impanel impartial panels, Ombudsman, and Mediation services. Oregon REALTORS® has Professional Standards Administration Enforcement service available to local Associations/Boards to fulll their requirements as outlined in the CEAM. In 2023, this service was provided to 16 local Associations/Boards in Oregon.
32Professional DevelopmentCE Hours AwardedClassesSaved With Member Benefit Webinars WebinarsTop DesignationShort Sales and Foreclosures – 58 attendeesNAR’s Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) Certication focuses on both the buyer and seller sides of distressed property transactions.Designed for real estate professionals at all experience levels, this course gives you a framework for understanding how to:• Direct distressed sellers to nance, tax, and legal professionals• Qualify sellers for short sales• Develop a short sale package• Protect buyers• Safeguard your commissionTop WebinarsOregon REALTORS® Forms and OREF: Key Dierences – 213 attendeesJoin the Oregon REALTORS® legal team as they walk through the dierences between Oregon REALTORS® and OREF real estate transaction forms.NAR Litigation and Other Legal Topics – 157 attendeesHear from Charlie Lee, Senior Counsel and Director of Legal Aairs at NAR, and learn what’s happening in the litigation landscape and how associations and members can ensure consumers are fully informed.Newly Launched Self-Paced GRI ClassesSeven new Graduate REALTOR® Institute classes are available for you to take at your own pace online, with more on the way!• Risk Management• Buyers• Business Communication• Finance• Contracts• Safety• Sellers7031 7952$136,126
33Principal Broker AcademyValerie Boen, Mid ValleyOgaenia Calkins, Portland MetropolitanKaren Cardosa, WillametteDoniella Cox, Central OregonRichard Crafts, Mid ValleyKathleen Dewoina, Mid ValleyStacy Ellingson, Klamath CountyCatherine Fisher, WillametteTimothy Gregory, Lincoln CountyAttendeesAttendees Satisfaction Confident in PB SkillsThe newly revamped Principal Broker Academy prepares each cohort of current and aspiring principal brokers for eective risk management, business operations, and leadership. Our expert instructors and industry leaders provide practical tips and resources for brokerage laws, regulations, policies, procedures, contracting, liability reduction, nance best practices, and management strategies.1497%100%Kristie Hornbeck, Central OregonNatalka Palmer, Central OregonGreg Steiner, EugeneJe Strickler, Walla WallaCrystal Vielmette, Coos County
34Mandy GomezRochelle YukichJen DorseyStacy EllingsonCandace BeltzKelly DupuisThe 2023 Fair Housing Summit explored the history of housing in Oregon, the changing demographics of the nation and Oregon, how to take action within your community, fair and aordable housing policy updates, and opportunities to connect with multicultural groups around the state. This second annual summit had large interest with 239 attendees, 95% of whom would recommend this summit to their peers.To rearm our dedication to promoting fair housing throughout our state, President Grace Bergen created the President’s Fair Housing Challenge, which included education from the Fair Housing Summit, Bias Override, At Home With Diversity, and The Fairhaven Simulation.As REALTORS®, we are in the business of making dreams come true and help folks nd their forever homes, which has included upholding the Fair Housing Act and ensuring all members of our community have a safe, positive homebuying experience.Fair Housing SummitPresident’s Fair Housing ChallengeGabriela MannMarie DueSherilyn ComptonAshley ContrerasMike BlankenshipFair HousingJill HurdLori PalermoGrace BergenMissy JohnsonCheryl FariaDonald FalkCompleted Fair Housing ChallengeSatisfactionAttendees239 95%
35Empowering Women EventMore than 103 women from 14 local associations around the state came together for this half-day women’s event. The day featured keynote speaker Jennifer Branchini, 2023 California Association of REALTORS® President, with her talk “I Didn’t Wake Up Like This,” which shared insights on navigating the complexities of leadership as a woman. The Wise Women Panel, with Emily Line, Senior Vice President of Strategic Engagement for the Realtors Property Resource®; Debra Neal, 2nd Vice President with NAREB; Molly Mair, Principal Broker and founder of Rise Realty NW; and Kris Taylor, Vice-President of WFG National Title’s Portland Division, discussed nding work-life balance in the real estate industry. Attendees also had the opportunity to network at round tables with topics including “Future Leaders,” “Getting Involved,” “Working Parents,” and “Practical Safety.”100% of Participants Said They Want To Return Next Year
36Oregon Leadership AcademyThe Oregon Leadership Academy had another successful year, with 20 members graduating. The class of 2023 gathered for three dynamic, in-person sessions that included personal prole analysis, communications training, industry panels, engaging guest speakers, and team-building with an interactive group project.During the nal session, OLA Alumni joined the class for a lively reception, with past graduates sharing how their participation in OLA has impacted them both personally and professionally.209 REALTORS® have graduated from the Oregon Leadership Academy since it’s inception
37Cheyenne Arbuckle, Coos CountyLaurel Arenivar, Portland MetropolitanJoe Becker, Central OregonCorinne Bettesworth, Central OregonJen Dorsey, Central OregonJanine Duronslet, Lincoln CountyJennifer Faireld, Klamath CountyDeanna Gwyn, Mid ValleyAlexa Howell, Portland MetropolitanChristin Hunter, Central Oregon2023 OLA GraduatesRyan Johnson, Rogue ValleyTony Kelly, Portland MetropolitanDave Lacy, SpringeldKevin Levy, EugeneRon Liedkie, Mid ValleyAngie Mombert, Central OregonMolly Mullane, Rogue ValleyNatalka Palmer, Central OregonVeronica Park, Portland MetropolitanVanessa Segoviano, Central Oregon
38The 2023 Spring Governance Meetings were oered in a hybrid format with in-person meetings at the Salem Convention Center. Committee meetings, the Principal Broker Forum, and the Board of Directors meeting were well attended, with the Board of Directors approving the annual audit and electing Brent Landels as the 2024 President-Elect.Spring GovernanceApril 5-7, 2023291 Attendees Participated in the 2023 Spring Governance Meetings
39Fall ConventionWith hybrid oerings, attendance was high for committee meetings, Principal Broker Forum, and the Board of Director’s Meeting. The Board of Directors approved the 2024 Budget and governing document revisions including new committee structure that will take eect in 2024. Kevin Sears, NAR First Vice President, delivered a national update, NAR First Vice President Candidates Christine Hansen and Craig Sanford, addressed the Board of Directors with a campaign speeches, and 2023 REALTORS® Relief Foundation Chair Kitty Wallace shared a fundraising update and RRF presentation.The 2023 Fall Convention also saw the return of the ever popular Trade Show. Special thanks to RMLS for being the Trade Show sponsor and helping host our many vendors.September 11-14, 2023
40REALTOR® of the YearDistinguished Service AwardThe REALTOR® of the Year (ROTY) program recognizes a REALTOR® member of each Local Board or Association in Oregon who has provided outstanding service to the REALTOR® organizations, their profession, and their community primarily during the past 18 months.In 1987, ROTY recipient George Grabenhorst joined his family’s business, Grabenhorst Brothers Real Estate, beginning his 36-year career in real estate. George is a member of the Mid Valley Association of REALTORS®, where he was awarded REALTOR® of the Year in 1997 and 2011, and Commercial REALTOR® of the Year in 2018. He has served on the Willamette Valley MLS Board of Directors since 1996 and as acting chair from 2022-2023. George has held many state leadership positions including serving as Oregon REALTORS® President in 2017 and on the Oregon REALTORS® Elections Committee and Government Aairs Key Committee.The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) supplements the REALTOR® of the Year Award and does not replace or compete with it. The DSA recognizes members for their extended (lifetime) contributions and service to Oregon REALTORS®.DSA recipient Eva Sanders has been a REALTOR® for more than 31 years and has served in multiple volunteer positions for Oregon REALTORS®, including the 2013 Oregon REALTORS® President, the ORPAC Trustees (2014-2020), the Finance Review Committee (2010-2011; 2015-2022), and as a State Director since 2004. Eva has been a Masters Circle Member for 21 years and was named 2007 Managing Broker of the Year for Masters Circle.
41Good Neighbor AwardThe Oregon REALTORS® Good Neighbor Award recognizes REALTOR® members who make a positive impact on their community through volunteer eorts. This annual award seeks to highlight, inspire, and perpetuate the individual contributions within the real estate industry toward improving the livability of Oregon cities and towns, as well as nancially supporting the non-prots that exist to do the same. This year, the Good Neighbor Award had more than 30 applicants from all over Oregon.Howard Friedman was awarded as the 2023 Oregon REALTORS® Good Neighbor Award winner for his dedication to the Bethlehem Inn Shelter in Central Oregon. His service with Bethlehem Inn has had a profound impact on the community, providing warmth, safety, nourishment, and support to those experiencing homelessness.The Bethlehem Inn is a community-supported, high-barrier entry shelter that provides a warm, safe place to sleep, nourishing meals, and case management services for adults and children experiencing homelessness.He joined the Facility Committee in 2010, and as a commercial real estate broker, assisted in the acquisition of their Bend and Redmond locations. Friedman was instrumental in negotiations and donated his entire commission upon closing.Howard joined the Board of Directors in 2016 and served two years as Board President, leading the Capital Campaign. He has logged over 1,600 volunteer hours since 2016.Howard is a member of the Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® and a broker at Compass Commercial Real Estate.Our two nalists, Pam Bohling with How Can We Help and Ruby Mason with Columbia Gorge Habitat for Humanity, were also awarded funds for their non-prots in recognition of their dedication to service.Howard has been a long-time volunteer with the shelter and has made a tremendous impact on those he has worked with.Howard’s involvement with Bethlehem Inn began in 2006 when he began preparing and serving meals to the residents, which he continues to do today.
42HOME FoundationThe Oregon REALTORS® HOME Foundation is a 501(c)3 charity that provides nancial resources to create, expand, and encourage homeownership opportunities for Oregonians at or below the median income level. Founded in 2004, the HOME Foundation has distributed more than $2,200,000 in grants statewide. Your contributions provide essential funds to organizations dedicated to aordable housing in Oregon.Consider allocating money to the HOME Foundation with a monthly contribution.HOME Foundation funds have been utilized to:• Educate consumers about aordable housing issues• Provide the tools needed to make homeownership more attainable• Address both immediate and long-term needs through strong public/private partnershipsThanks to dozens of generous sponsors and hundreds of participants, this year the HOME Foundation raised more than $127,000.
43Dessert AuctionThe 2023 Dessert Auction was full of entertaining moments and we were able to raise more than $18,000 for the HOME Foundation.Past President Je Wiren served as our incredible auctioneer for the evening and kept everyone on their toes. With 16 desserts available including a stunning three-layer vanilla raspberry cake, a Baileys chocolate cake with edible 10k gold diamond dust, and the ever-famous Duck and Beaver cakes, there was a huge variety of delicious desserts to bid on. The Duck Cake was dedicated in memory of Jim Frick, longtime Oregon REALTORS® Member who was known for his famous Duck cake smash. Thank you to the businesses who generously donated desserts and items!September 12, 2023
44Driving it HOME Golf TournamentOur members and sponsors helped make the 14th Annual Driving it HOME Golf Tournament on July 20 one of our best yet! With over 150 golfers, we were able to raise more than $50,000 for the HOME Foundation.The tournament features a putting contest, a hole sponsor rae with each hole having a themed basket, a cash prize rae, closest to the pin contest, a hole-in-one contest with a Kia Soul as the prize, and the longest drive contest. This tournament is a great way to network with other industry professionals while enjoying a fun afternoon of golf, food, and drinks, and supporting an amazing cause.- 2023 Driving it HOME Participant“Had fun the entire event”July 20, 2023
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46Oregon REALTORS® StaffJenny PakulaChief Executive OcerKelly BarkerProfessional Standards AdministratorBen CaulderCommunications &Marketing DirectorErica CurryEducation & DiversityDirectorStephanie KeysOce AdministratorGretchen KronenbergFinance & MembershipAdministratorBrock NationPolicy DirectorShayna OlsonCommunications &Marketing ManagerAlex HermonAdministrative Services CoordinatorStephanie LewisAdministrative Support CoordinatorKatie MooreI.T. CoordinatorAnna RogersRisk ManagementAdministrative SupportNicholas PeasleySta AttorneyJeremy RogersGeneral CounselGovernment Aairs DirectorCharlotte Van WervenAdministrative Support & ORPAC CoordinatorDavid ThompsonChief Operating Ocer
47Staff VolunteerismAs we move forward into 2024, we would like to celebrate and reect on our collective achievement of giving back to the community.Our sta organized several volunteer initiatives including working at the Marion Polk Food Share helping sort and package healthy foods for community members in need, collecting back-to-school items for Sublimity Elementary School and Forest Ridge Elementary School, and collecting holiday gifts for Family Building Blocks.Our community’s needs are tremendous. Many amazing and impactful nonprot organizations across the state are doing important and necessary work, and Oregon REALTORS® is proud to help contribute.
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