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PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Dawn Carpenter 2017 PRESIDENT Dear colleague, If you attended NYSAR s Fall Business Meetings, you know that efforts were made to make the experience better than ever for attendees. We re making the same efforts at this set of meetings and I think you ll find the schedule to be better than ever before. In addition to our committee meetings, working groups and forums which will provide you with a wealth of information to take back to your business we ll be kicking off with the Local Board/Association Leadership Conference. We ve even condensed the conference to save many of you an extra night in the hotel. We also took your feedback to heart and moved the Legal Update to Monday afternoon so everyone has the opportunity to attend. I m really looking forward to greeting you at Monday night s President s Reception in the Fort Orange Courtyard. I hope you ll buy a ticket to the 2017 Inaugural Dinner and Installation of Officers - I promise a fun night of dancing, dinner and drinks. The Mardi Gras theme is sure to add to the fun. On Tuesday, you can start your day with breakfast at the RPAC VIP Lounge ($250 RPAC investment required) and come back throughout the day to take advantage of the many amenities. Please plan to attend Tuesday afternoon s General Session where I ll share the latest news about the state of the association. The Lawrence B. Caldwell RPAC Award winner will be announced in addition to the 2016 Community Service award winners. The highlight of this session will be our panel discussion about 2017 industry trends. Don t miss it! I also want to take a moment to remind you about the NYSAR Meeting Planner, where you can build your own schedule, access committee agendas and supporting documents and the attendee list. Once you ve registered for the meetings, simply login to meetingplanner.nysar.com with your last name and the cell phone number you provided to get started. This tool will be ready by January 1. On behalf of your leadership team of President-Elect CJ DelVecchio, Secretary/Treasurer Moses Seuram and CEO Duncan MacKenzie, thank you for your interest in the upcoming Fall Business Meetings. We hope to see you at The Desmond! Regards, P.S. - I hope you re participating in NYSAR s Step Up, Stand Out challenge and recruiting new faces to attend the Mid- Winter Business Meetings! For every recruit you submit at stepup.nysar.com, you ll get an entry into a drawing for two free tickets to the 2017 Inaugural Dinner and Installation of Officers! What are you waiting for? Step up today! CJ DelVecchio President-Elect Moses Seuram Secretary/Treasurer Duncan R. MacKenzie Chief Executive Officer THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS: REALTORS PROPERTY RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY ANALYTICS INNOVATION

REGISTRATION IS OPEN, EASY AND FREE! Login to nysarportal.ramcoams.net. Your username is your 9-digit NRDS ID Number and your password is your last name. P Select Upcoming Meetings from the Events tab. P Add additional sessions or events that require pre-registration. P Complete your registration and check your inbox for your confirmation email. Upon arrival, all attendees and guests must check-in at the Registration Desk and sign NYSAR s Photography Release Statement and Conflict of Interest Policy. Or, fax your completed registration form to NYSAR at 518.462.5474. *By registering for the NYSAR Business Meetings, you grant permission to NYSAR, its employees, agents and assigns to take and use your photo/video image/likeness in any NYSAR materials (print/digital media, online uses, email blasts etc.) for an indefinite period of time without compensation. NYSAR shall own all rights, including copyrights in and to the photo/video media. **Payment is required to complete your registration. NYSAR ROOM BLOCK Available January 1 st THE DESMOND HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER 660 ALBANY-SHAKER RD, ALBANY, NY 12211 Call The Desmond at 800.448.3500 or reserve online and reference group code 12G094 to receive the discounted rates. Single/Double: $142 plus tax Junior/Executive Suite: $159 plus tax Duplex Suite: $184 plus tax Act quickly, the room block deadline is Friday, January 13. Access your custom guide to the NYSAR Business Meetings at MEETINGPLANNER.NYSAR.COM. TOP FEATURES: Build your own schedule by adding any open meetings and events to your agenda. Auto-populated My Agenda with your appointed committees and registered events. View agendas and supporting documents for your appointed committees and other open committees. Connect with other registered attendees. To access Meeting Planner, you must first register for the meetings and provide your cell phone number.

When you arrive at The Desmond, make NYSAR s registration area in the King Street Courtyard your first stop. When you check in, NYSAR staff will give you your name badge, on-site agenda and any additional tickets you might have purchased. You ll also have the opportunity to participate in a fundraiser for the New York State Real Estate Education Foundation while you re there. Throughout the week, come back to this area to visit with NYSAR s Member Perks partners and other exhibitors. REGISTRATION HOURS Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. COFFEE SERVICE Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, 7:30-8:30 a.m. A special thanks to M&T Bank and The Desmond Hotel for sponsoring Wednesday and Thursday s breakfasts. Local Board/Association Presidents Networking Luncheon Local board/association presidents are invited to join host Dawn Carpenter, NYSAR s 2017 president, for an extra networking opportunity during the Leadership Conference. Local Board/Association Leadership Conference Designed for local board/association leadership teams and directors, this conference provides direction for forging strong partnerships in order to achieve goals, tackle issues and address challenges that are regularly faced by board/ association leadership. Leadership Conference Reception Members attending the Local Board/Association Leadership Conference are invited to enjoy a complimentary cocktail and hors d oeuvres while networking. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. +Local Board (LB) Leadership Conference Luncheon +LB Presidents Luncheon (By invitation only.) 1-5 p.m. +LB Leadership Conference 5-6 p.m. +Leadership Conference Reception 6 p.m. Superbowl Gathering + Additional registration and/or payment required. Superbowl Gathering Members are invited to root for their favorite team while enjoying light appetizers and a complimentary drink with colleagues in the Desmond Tavern. GET SOCIAL WITH NYSAR! Join the NYSAR Facebook group and follow @NYSAR_News on Twitter. Use #NYSARMWBM in your tweets.

8 a.m. - Noon +Local Board/Association Leadership Conference 9-10 a.m. *Regional Vice Presidents 9-10:30 a.m. *Legal Action Committee *RPAC Trustees 9-11:30 a.m. *WCR Board of Governors 9:30-10:30 a.m. Appraisal Committee *CRS Membership Meeting 10:30-11:30 a.m. *NYS Real Estate Education Foundation 11 a.m. - Noon Appraisal Roundtable Session 11:30 a.m. - Noon *WCR Lunch Noon - 1 p.m. Noon - 1:30 p.m. Noon - 2 p.m. *Government Affairs Director s Meeting WCR Membership Meeting *Faculty Development Subcommittee *Past Presidents Advisory Board 12:30-2 p.m. Local Board/Association Forum 2:30-4:30 p.m. Legal Update 5-5:30 p.m. REALTOR of the Year Photos 5-6 p.m. GRI Graduation 6-7 p.m. President s Reception 7-10 p.m. * Committee members only. +Inaugural Dinner and Installation of Officers + Additional registration and/or payment required. Appraisal Roundtables Join your peers at this informal session for lively discussion on appraisal hot topics and additional networking. Women s Council of REALTORS To register for the WCR Lunch, please email Jenn Vucetic at jennsoldit@gmail.com. All WCR members are welcome to attend the WCR Membership Meeting. Local Board/Association Forum All attendees are encouraged to attend this interactive session to discuss industry issues and trends. Speaker details will follow. President s Reception All attendees are invited to attend the opening night s President s Reception for networking, cocktails and hors d oeuvres with live music by Skip Parsons Riverboat Jazz Band. Inaugural Dinner & Installation of Officers Celebrate with the 2017 leadership team and your colleagues from around the state with a Mardi Gras theme over dinner and dancing to live music by Grand Central Station. Tickets are limited and are being sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Save $10 by purchasing your ticket before the January 29 early-bird deadline! Black-tie optional. Sponsored in part by the Staten Island Board of REALTORS.

Invest in RPAC and enjoy a home away from home in the RPAC VIP LOUNGE! RPAC: Protecting the American Dream of Homeownership for more than 40 years! WHEN: NYSAR Mid-Winter Business Meetings Tuesday, February 7, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Albany, NY Fort Orange Square COST: New $250 RPAC investment or pledge The RPAC VIP Lounge offers five star amenities including: Hearty continental breakfast Gourmet lunch buffet Snacks & beverages Chair massage Manicurist Psychic Readings Cable TV Computers Printer Unlimited Internet access Cell phone chargers Newspapers Register online while registering for the NYSAR Business Meetings at nysarportal.ramcoams.net. Or, complete and fax the NYSAR Mid-Winter Business Meetings registration form to 518.462.5474. Questions? Email dking@nysar.com or call 518.463.0300 x238. Contributions are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and used for political purposes. The amount suggested is merely a guideline and you may contribute more or less than the suggested amount. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 70 percent of each contribution is used by the State PAC to support state and local political candidates. Until your state reaches its RPAC goal, 30 percent is sent to National RPAC to support Federal candidates and is charged against you limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a; after the state reaches its RPAC goal, it may elect to retain your entire contribution for use in supporting state and local candidates.

7 a.m. - 5 p.m. +RPAC Lounge 8:30-10 a.m. Article 12A Working Group *Housing Opportunities Foundation Professional Standards Committee 9-10 a.m. *Investment Committee 9 a.m. - Noon 10:30-11:30 a.m. +He Who Has the Money Sets the Rules 3 hours appraiser and real estate CE pending Commercial Issues Working Group *Professional Standards Steering Committee 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Local Board Education Forum 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Noon - 1 p.m. *NYSAR Real Estate Services Board of Directors NYC Issues Working Group 12:30-1:30 p.m. *Leadership Academy Advisory Board 2-3:30 p.m. General Session 4-5 p.m. Co-Op Issues Working Group 4-5 p.m. Mediators Forum 4-5:30 p.m. Communications, Marketing & Technology Forum 4-5:30 p.m. *Organizational Planning Committee 6-7 p.m. +RPAC Reception (By invitation only.) * Committee members only. + Additional registration and/or payment required. RPAC VIP Lounge With a new $250 RPAC pledge or investment, gain access to this exclusive area for a hearty continental breakfast, a hot lunch buffet, massages, manicures, caricatures and much more. He Who Has the Money Sets the Rules Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced a new internal program called Day 1 Certainty that will allow for Property Inspection Waivers and it could change the way the industry functions. Join instructor Michelle Bradley to learn about this and other GSE mandates. Submitted for appraiser and real estate CE. General Session This must-attend session will include President Dawn Carpenter s State of the Association address, the presentation of the Lawrence B. Caldwell RPAC Award and 2016 Community Service awards. The session will also include a panel discussion about 2017 market trends and prognostications. RPAC Reception 2016 RPAC Major Investors of $500 or more are invited to attend this recognition reception for cocktails and hors d oeuvres. Invitations are being sent separately by the Government Affairs Department and you must RSVP to attend. For more information, please contact Derick King at dking@nysar.com or 518.463.0300 x238.

8-9:30 a.m. 8-10 a.m. Multiple Listing Issues & Policies Committee +RPAC Major Investor Breakfast (By invitation only.) Second-home, Resort & Global Markets Committee 8:30-10 a.m. Housing Opportunities Committee 10-11:30 a.m. Association Executives Forum 10:30-11:30 a.m. Meet the Member Perks Partners 10:30 a.m. - Noon *Instructor Development Program 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Legislative Policy Forum 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Noon - 1 p.m. *Communications & Marketing Steering Committee *Budget & Finance Committee *Grievance Committee 12:30-2 p.m. *Legislative Steering Committee 1-1:30 p.m. *AE Advisory Committee 1-2:30 p.m. Education Management Committee 1-3 p.m. Young Professionals Network 2-3 p.m. Candidates Forum 2-3:30 p.m. Fair Housing & Cultural Diversity Committee 2:30-3:30 p.m. *Issues Mobilization Committee 3:30-4:30 p.m. Regional Caucuses 4:30-5:30 p.m. New Board of Directors Training 4:45-6:30 p.m. *Executive Committee RPAC Major Investor Thank You Breakfast 2016 RPAC Major Investors of $1,000 or more are invited to attend this complimentary thank you breakfast. Meet the Member Perks Partners Join NYSAR s Member Perks partners for an informative session where you ll learn how to make the most of your benefits. Young Professionals Network (YPN) Young (and young at heart) professionals from across the state will gather for idea sharing about successful YPN activities and their efforts to become more involved with the REALTOR family. Regional Caucuses All attendees are encouraged to participate in their regional caucus, facilitated by the Regional Vice President (RVP), to share details about the committee meetings attended that week in preparation for Thursday s Board of Directors Meeting. NYSAR New Board of Director Training If you are a new NYSAR director, please plan to attend this mandatory training session. * Committee members only. + Additional registration and/or payment required.

Volunteer your time at the Ronald McDonald House of Albany! Take a break from the Desmond for a rewarding experience volunteering your time at the Ronald McDonald House of Albany. While you re there making breakfast, baking or helping around the house, you ll have the opportunity to interact with the families living there while their critically ill children are in the hospital. Mornings of Tuesday, February 7 and Wednesday, February 8 Visit bit.ly/mwbm17_volunteer to sign-up to volunteer. Maximum of 20 volunteers per day; first-come, first-served. Keep pulling your aluminum tabs for the Ronald McDonald House! Join the NYSAR YPN as we once again collect aluminum pull tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald House of Albany. Donate your pull tabs from: Soda Cans Soup Cans Pet Food Cans Juice Cans Tennis Ball Cans Anything else with a pull tab! One hundred percent of the dollars raised are put into the direct operations of the RMHC and add up to make a heartfelt impact on the critically ill children and families partaking in their services. Start collections at home and in your office. Get your family, friends and colleagues involved and bring their collections with you too! Share photos of your collections in the NYSAR Facebook page with #nysarcares #nysarypn #pulltabsforkids Visit www.rmhcofalbany.org to learn more about this amazing charity.

Full Name: Phone: 2017 NYSAR MID-WINTER BUSINESS MEETINGS ATTENDEE INFORMATION Will this be your first-time attending NYSAR s Business Meetings? (circle one) REGISTRATION FORM Fax to 518.462.5474 Email: (Please print clearly. Use one form per attendee.) Nickname: Yes No REGISTER ONLINE at NYSARportal.ramcoams.net. ADDITIONAL EVENTS Event Name Day/Time Fee Total Local Board/Association Leadership Conference Legal Update Inaugural Dinner & Installation of Officers Your meal selection: Chicken Beef Salmon Veg RPAC VIP Lounge* He Who Has the Money Sets the Rules CE session Instructor Development Program Sunday, 1-5 p.m. FREE! Monday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. FREE! Monday, 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. $250 Tuesday, 9 a.m. - Noon $50 $75/ticket by 1/29; $85 thereafter Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. - Noon FREE! GRAND TOTAL: Inaugural Dinner guest names/dinner selections (if applicable): PAYMENT Total amount to be charged to your credit card: $ Charge my (circle one): Visa MasterCard AMEX Discover Credit Card #: Security Code: Expiration Date: Print Name as it appears on card: Authorized Signature: Billing Address: If you have any disabilities which require special accommodations, including provisions for auxiliary aids/ services, please use this space to identify your needs. Or, contact Pam Morrison at 518.463.0300 x202 or via email at pmorrison@nysar.com. Cancellation Policy: Registrations for the paid CE sessions may be canceled and payment will be refunded up until Sunday, January 29. After January 29, no refunds will be given. *RPAC disclaimer: Contributions are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and used for political purposes. The amount suggested is merely a guideline and you may contribute more or less than the suggested amount. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 70 percent of each contribution is used by the State PAC to support state and local political candidates. Until your state reaches its RPAC goal, 30 percent is sent to National RPAC to support Federal candidates and is charged against you limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a; after the state reaches its RPAC goal, it may elect to retain your entire contribution for use in supporting state and local candidates.