From the desk of Dale Carlton, CRS, 2015 president
As I begin my tenure as CRS president, I can report that the Council is taking bold steps to enable the organization to deliver even more value to the members of today and tomorrow. CRS is moving in exciting new directions that will position it and its members for future success.
CRS achieved key goals in 2014, including the launch of a membership recruitment campaign, three new courses that will be available for licensing in 2015, CRS Week, a Broker Toolkit and Licensee Toolkit, a redesigned magazine and more. All of these initiatives were guided by the Councils vision to give members the tools they need to compete and succeed in todays marketplace.
Over the next three years, CRS will pursue strategic initiatives designed to: build and nurture connections among members locally and nationally; grow membership by communicating its value and the flexibility of member benefits; develop new education and learning paths to serve REALTORS® throughout their careers; provide support services, such as recruitment of assistants, coaching/mentoring and consulting; and expand CRS education and training internationally.
The bold new membership engagement model, which was unveiled at the 2014 Annual Meetings in New Orleans, will provide better ways to engage all CRS members by building on and evolving the current CRS chapter organization. This fresh approach provides multiple ways for CRS members to connect locally, regionally and across the country. It is designed to engage all members in a more tangible way and encourage their involvement with CRS.
I promise that we will make every decision about CRSs future with a love and passion for what is best for the Council. While 2015 will be a year of transition in many ways, I will be here to listen and work with you as your 2015 president. And we will approach the future together minute by minute.
Happy New Year!
