Draft Rally Program Design (as of April 20)

1.    Phase One: Staging (Schedule:  6:00-9:30am)

6:00am     Logistics Team onsite, testing sound system and finalizing set up; green room and “Mobile Command Center” staff onsite for final set up
6:30am     First round of shuttle buses start running
7:00-9:00am     Breakfast provided by Billy Goat Tavern; available under tents on Rally grounds
7:00-9:30am     Participants arriving:

  • Buses will come in from predetermined pick-up locations in surrounding states for Day Of Participants
  • REALTORS® will come in from surrounding areas in personal vehicles and/or metro
  • MYM registrants will be come in from the hotel by metro and bus
  • As participants arrive, they will be able to pick up breakfast then receive a bag including water, a snack, a poncho, credentials to attend the Expo, etc.  MYM participants coming in on the metro will receive a $5 metro card; Day of Participants coming in via metro will get a $10 card

2. Phase Two: Rally (Schedule: 9:30-11:15am)

8:00am DJ will be playing music; RVPs and staff will be helping Rally participants find their regions and fill in the park.
8:30am SPEAKERS AND SINGER NEED TO ARRIVE. Sound check for speakers and singer.
9:45am VIP Attendees are in designated area One Realtor from each state territory 10 designated REALTORS® from Diversity Committee

10:00-11:00am Rally Program Begins
10:05 - Announcer calls crowd to attention and introduces National Anthem singer Cassandra Bersach (confirmed)
10:07 Announcer introduces Military Veteran to lead Pledge of Allegiance Tom Davidson (confirmed)
10:08-10:18 President Moe delivers opening remarks. Remarks should entail a description of the program and ask REALTORS to get out their keys. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun gives Economic Update.
10:18 25 VIP REALTORS and speakers come on stage and stand on risers. Moe introduces first speaker:

  • For Families: CA Realtor ® and Treasurer Chris Kutzky (confirmed).  Family speaker will focus on the benefits of Homeownership to the family structure and how selling homes to families helps build communities.
  • For Communities: FL State Rep. and REALTOR® Matt Hudson (confirmed) Hudson will take stage after CA speaker. 25 VIP REALTORS come on stage and stand on risers Hudson will introduce himself and speak about the role of homeownership in building and maintaining communities. Also touch on the role of state legislature on homeownership and REALTORS.
  • For Small Businesses: Greg J. Hrabcak, CCIM from OH (confirmed) Hrabcak will take stage after Hudson Remaining VIP REALTORS come on stage and stand on risers Hrabcak will introduce himself and speak about the role of homeownership and commercial real estate in maintaining and growing communities. Also touch on role of real estate as job creator in economy.
  • Announcer will thank speakers and introduce Congressional Speakers.
  • For the Nation: Congressional Leaders from Both Parties - Rep. Steny Hoeyer MD- confirmed. Sen. Isakson, confirmed. Announcer thanks Congressional Speakers and introduces Julius Cartwright National Association of Real Estate Brokers president Julius Cartwright- confirmed Remarks highlighting positive impact of diversity on economy Asian Real Estate Association of America President Kathy Tsao- confirmed Remarks highlighting positive impact of diversity on economy National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals President Gerardo Ascencio- Confirmed Remarks highlighting positive impact of diversity on economy

10:55 President Moe returns to podium recognizes the REALTORS® from all 50 states, DC, and U.S. territories. Thanks Congressional Speakers and delivers closing remarks.


3.    Phase Three: Lunch and Transport (Schedule: 11:15am-12:30pm)

11:00am     Lunch is served. Rally members pick up box lunches.

  • For those that have come in on buses from out of town for the day, lunch will be handed out at buses preparing to travel to the Expo
  • For those who have arranged their own travel, lunch will be available on the Rally grounds

11:15am-12:30pm Buses begin taking participants to the Expo
11:30am     FPC/Hill Visits with REALTORS accompanying FPCs at their request/preference

4.    Phase Four: Expo (Schedule for Day-of participants being bused in: 12:00-3:15pm)

12:00pm     Participants begin arriving at the Expo, via bus
12:00-3:00pm     Participants enjoy the Expo, with incentives including a reception with drink tickets, giveaways, and raffles
3:15pm     Day of Participant buses depart

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