Leadership Academy

Emerging leaders of today will guide the REALTOR® organization of tomorrow. The DAR Leadership Academy (DLA) will train individuals who will be selected from scores of applicants for leadership opportunities in the REALTOR® organization and beyond. Candidates who may best serve as a local leader in the future are selected based on their track record of volunteer performance for their local board and/or civic organizations, and their personal integrity. DAR invites you to complete and submit the application for your chance to be a future REALTOR® leader.

Deadline is Friday, August 20 at 5:00 PM

Click here for Leadership Academy Application

Click here for Leadership Academy Associate Dean Application

Attendance is required at all sessions or functions. Absences, if any, will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and if approved will require additional assignments in order for students to be reinstated. In addition to the sessions above, you are required to participate in the local community at a County Commissioners or School Board meeting, attend a GAR State & Local Government Affairs Meeting, a New Member Orientation, a Board of Directors meeting, and a DeKalb REALTORS® committee meeting.

Sessions Include:

ORIENTATION | LEADERSHIP
Discover how to be involved with your Association. Learn about the rich history of the DeKalb Association of REALTORS® and the three-way agreement between DeKalb REALTORS®, GAR, and NAR. Meet DeKalb Officers, Directors, and Staff. Participate in committee meetings and events.

MEETING MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION
Learn how Associations are governed and tricks for using Robert’s Rules of Order. Attend a Board of Directors meeting to see planning and boardroom protocol in action and how the strategic plan and meeting agendas guide our leaders. Sharpen your communication skills!

ADVOCACY
GAR’s Director of Governmental Affairs will tell you more about the REALTORS® role in influencing policy matters and the laws regarding real estate and private property rights. You will attend a county commissioner’s or school board meeting and a GAR State & Local Government Affairs meeting.

LEGISLATIVE APPRECIATION DAY
Sit in on a meeting of the GAR State & Local Government Affairs Committee and visit our state’s Capitol in February and meet with elected officials.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Learn about your benefits from the Association that can connect you to success like the Legal Helpline. Attend a membership meeting. Attend one New Members Orientation and earn 3 hours of CE credit! Attend the Pinnacle Award Event to celebrate your graduation!

2021-2022 LEADERSHIP ACADEMY DATES

SESSION ONE: September 20, 2021 | 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Leadership Overview | The National Association | DeKalb Association
LOCATION: DeKalb REALTORS®
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SESSION TWO : October 25, 2021 | 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Successful Meetings, Team Building & More
LOCATION: DeKalb REALTORS®
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SESSION THREE: November 18, 2021 | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
RPAC | Legislation | The State Association
LOCATION: Georgia REALTORS®
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SESSION FOUR: January 24, 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Communications & Public Speaking
LOCATION: DeKalb REALTORS®
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SESSION FIVE: February 28, 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Book Club | Community Reports
LOCATION: DeKalb REALTORS®
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SESSION SIX: To Be Determined
REALTOR® Days at the Dome
LOCATION: Georgia Capitol | 203 State Capitol | Atlanta, GA 30334
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SESSION SEVEN: March 2022 (TBD)
Graduation at Pinnacle Award Luncheon
LOCATION: The Ballroom at The Carlos Hellenic Community Center |
2500 Clairmont Road | Atlanta, GA 30329