Leadership Academy

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REALTORS and Affiliate members, of the Orange County REALTORS® who are current members in good standing. You must remain active and in good standing during the duration of the Academy in order to graduate.

Applications must be submitted by Friday, October 20.

The Orange County REALTORS® Leadership Academy offers participants and graduates an opportunity to meet other motivated leaders and to share an intensive learning experience that focuses on leadership skills, team, professional, and personal development.

Participants will learn about the major components of Association Management, the vital role of the Director and Leadership strategies by lectures, hands-on workshops, guest speakers, assessments, and interactive activities and discussions. 

The Leadership Development Committee will review all applications that are submitted by the deadline. Due to space limitations, not all eligible applicants are guaranteed acceptance into the program. Up to twenty (20) participants will be selected to participate.

• Must have a sincere commitment and motivation, to serve the community, industry, and Orange County REALTORS®.
• Must understand a leadership position is not only a privilege but also a responsibility.
• Must have a servant’s heart and be willing to sacrifice time and energy to better an organization or the community.
• Must have demonstrated a commitment to involvement in community, association and industry activities.
• Must have the intent to seek positions on boards, commissions, or leadership roles in the community, industry organizations, and Orange County REALTORS®.
• Must commit the time and energy required to complete the entire program including homework, attendance at a class, event and committee meeting, and respond promptly to surveys and information requests.

Additional Considerations:

• Member applicants must maintain their Orange County REALTORS® or Affiliate membership during the program.
• Must complete and sign an agreement outlining responsibilities and commitment as a Leadership Academy member, and also a Confidential Information Agreement if accepted as a participant of the Academy.
• Resumes may also be submitted, but cannot be substituted instead of a completed application.
• Completion of the Leadership Academy does not guarantee a leadership position within Orange County REALTORS® or any other organization.

An e-mail acknowledgment sent to the address listed in the application will confirm receipt of the submitted form. A second email will be sent if the application is incomplete or missing information.

All applicants will be notified of their status via e-mail or phone in November.

If you are selected to participate, the fee to attend the Orange County REALTORS® Leadership Academy is $102 plus a total contribution of $197 to the REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF). Payment and contribution to the RAF must be made by January 30, 2024.

For a participant to graduate from the Leadership Academy, they are expected to commit to attending ALL sessions. In extenuating circumstances, a written excused absence for one class only will be considered for an excused absence by class facilitators. NOTE: Failure to complete the Academy requirements may affect your ability to graduate and eligibility as a candidate for the Orange County REALTORS® Board of Directors.

2024 Orange County REALTORS® Leadership Academy Schedule:

• January 30, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM – Laguna Hills
• February 27, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM – Fountain Valley
• March 26, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM – Laguna Hills
• April 23, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM – Fountain Valley
• April 30-May 1, Sacramento - Legislative Day Trip
• May 28, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM – Laguna Hills
• June 25, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM – Fountain Valley
• July 30, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM – Location TBD for Graduation Ceremony

*All program sessions are scheduled to be held in-person at either the Laguna Hills or Fountain Valley offices but may be subject to change.

Contact: Education Department at education@ocrealtors.org