Regional Ambassadors
MAR Regional Ambassadors
Regional Ambassadors are a critical link between local associations and MAR. We are seeking Regional Ambassadors for a one-year term, starting and ending with the NAR Convention. Ambassadors represent and advocate for their regions (Western, Central, Eastern) and serve as voting members on the MAR Board of Directors & Executive Committee.
The three Ambassador positions are Central, Eastern, and Western.
2025 Central Ambassador, Krista Shaffer
2025 Eastern Ambassador, Rochelle Houghton
2025 Western Ambassador, Brenda Miller
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must attend MAR Business meetings to report on, and advocate for, members in their respective regions.
- Must report on the number of contacts they make as well as the discussions involved.
- Discussion with local associations should include topics such as: What are you looking for from MAR, and how do we best meet member needs?
- May be required, at the discretion of the MAR President, to provide a written report to be submitted to the MAR CEO prior to the business meetings.
- The position will receive oversight from the MAR CEO as well as the MAR President and President-Elect.
- Regional Ambassadors will participate in the MAR REALTOR® Party Champion Council.
- Regional Ambassadors shall communicate among themselves sharing examples of what each local association is doing to meet NAR Core Standards.
TIME CONSIDERATIONS
Activities where attendance is mandatory
- MAR Business meetings (Three 2-3-day meetings)
- Annual Leadership Orientation
- Annual Meeting
- Board visitations
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experience Required for Office of Regional Ambassador:
- To be actively involved in the real estate business and be a MAR member.
- Must have knowledge of advocacy for state and national issues.
- Shall have served on either a MAR or NAR committee.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must attend MAR Business meetings to report on, and advocate for, members in their respective regions.
- Must report on the number of contacts they make as well as the discussions involved.
- Discussion with local associations should include topics such as: What are you looking for from MAR, and how do we best meet member needs?
- May be required, at the discretion of the MAR President, to provide a written report to be submitted to the MAR CEO prior to the business meetings.
- The position will receive oversight from the MAR CEO as well as the MAR President and President-Elect.
- Regional Ambassadors will participate in the MAR REALTOR® Party Champion Council.
- Regional Ambassadors shall communicate among themselves sharing examples of what each local association is doing to meet NAR Core Standards.
TIME CONSIDERATIONS
Activities where attendance is mandatory
- MAR Business meetings (Three 2-3-day meetings)
- Annual Leadership Orientation
- Annual Meeting
- Board visitations
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experience Required for Office of Regional Ambassador:
- To be actively involved in the real estate business and be a MAR member.
- Must have knowledge of advocacy for state and national issues.
- Shall have served on either a MAR or NAR committee.