Edison, NJ – August 19, 2008 – (RealEstateRama) — New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) President-Elect Diane Dilzell, CRS, e-PRO, and NJAR® Executive Vice President Jarrod Grasso, RCE, attended the 2008 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) Leadership Summit in Chicago, Illinois last week. The Leadership Summit prepares presidents-elect and executive officers of state and local associations, commercial boards and structures, regional MLSs, and national institutes, societies, and councils for their future leadership roles.
Representatives from NAR provided the association leaders and future association leaders with information on integrating national programs and priorities into state and local association activities and on developing objectives for their new leadership role. Various industry leaders presented on topics such as technology, association leadership and management, industry issues, and future trends in business and society.
“The Summit was an excellent opportunity to interact with REALTOR® association presidents-elect from around the country and share ideas and information about our individual organizations,” said Dilzell. “It was also a great forum to learn about what steps I must take to prepare for my role as president of NJAR® in 2009. Without a doubt, I am excited to help move the Association forward in its goal to advance the American dream of homeownership.”
Dilzell said the two-day event was extremely beneficial. She noted that she found discussions regarding NAR’s green initiatives to be especially valuable. NAR introduced many new tools they will utilize in the months to come that will help REALTORS® meet the needs of consumers who want to make environmentally friendly home purchases.
“In an effort to meet the environmentally sensitive needs of our clients, REALTORS® are looking to gain a greater understanding of ecological issues,” added Dilzell. “We are also eager to see how we can integrate green practices in our day-to-day business activities. We are excited to bring many of the tools discussed by NAR to New Jersey in the coming months.”
A REALTOR® since 1989, Dilzell is an active member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, New Jersey Association of REALTORS® and the Hunterdon/Somerset Association of REALTORS® (HSAR). Over the years, Dilzell has served NJAR® as a division officer, chairperson, and member of numerous committees including: strategic issues, budget and finance, cultural diversity, and risk management. In addition, she serves as a trustee for the NJAR® Educational Foundation. Dilzell’s commitment to the REALTOR® organization extends to the national level where she serves as a NAR director and is a member of the housing needs committee. In 2002, Dilzell served as president of HSAR and was selected as HSAR’s REALTOR® of the Year. Additionally, Dilzell served as president of the Council of Residential Specialists New Jersey Chapter in 2003 and 2004. To download a copy of her photo, please visit http://www.njar.com/images/pressroom/leadership/2008/Diane_Dilzell.jpg.
The New Jersey Association of REALTORS®, with approximately 53,000 REALTOR® and REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® members, is one of the largest trade organizations in the state. NJAR®‘s membership is comprised of real estate professionals who subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and are members of the national and local REALTOR® organizations. As the leading advocate for the real estate industry and private property rights in New Jersey, NJAR® is committed to protecting the dream of homeownership. For more information, please visit www.njar.com.
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