TOM SALOMONE

May 2013

Breakfast with Champions

• Friday, May 17, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
• Connect with REALTOR® Champions everywhere in support of my candidacy
• Maryland Suite, Marriott Wardman Park
• Washington, D.C.

Campaign "Thank You" Reception

• Friday, May 17, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
• Join me this night for a heartfelt thank you for your support along the campaign road
• Mezzanine Level, Marriott Wardman Park
• Washington, D.C.

April 2013

To kick off the month, I was given opportunity to visit with the dynamic leaders in Region XIII during their leadership retreat in Fargo, North Dakota. There is just no replacement for sitting down together to discuss the issues affecting us in our local markets, regionally and nationally.

I had the honor of speaking with the Arizona REALTORS® at their spring convention. What a great group, working hard for their members and the citizens of Arizona!!!

In Mid-April, I was given the chance to visit the great state of Illinois to meet with the Illinois executive committee and sit in on their public policy committee meeting. Our Illinois REALTORS® are on top of the issues and put the My REALTOR® Party resources to wonderful use.

March 2013

In late March, I have the distinct honor of presenting at my local Women's Council of REALTORS® North Broward Chapter.

February 2013

In mid-February I attended the NAR Issues Conference, it was great to hear the guest legislators give so much praise to our REALTOR® work in DC. They also urged us to get our clients involved in our issues, which we have laid the groundwork for this past year, when the NAR BOD approved a three year program to extend our public advocacy reach.

This month I had the privilege of visiting a dynamic group of REALTORS® at the Rocky Mountain Region XI Leadership Conference in Santa Fe. It’s an incredible honor to have Region XI’s strong support and to be your 2014 NAR FVP Nominee!

January 2013

I’m honored to continue my personal visits with REALTORS® across the country and am available to your association whenever I can be of help.

This January, I had the opportunity to spend time with the California Association of REALTORS® during their Winter Meetings. Then it was off Washington D.C. for the January NAR Conference. The passion of my fellow REALTORS® in their home states and on the national level is wonderful. It’s my sincere pleasure to share your passion!

December 2012

As I reflect on 2012, I'd like to say a heartfelt THANK YOU for the love and support REALTORS all across the country have shown me. May God bless you all in 2013!!!

November 2012

It was great to see so many friends in Orlando at the NAR Conference & Expo. I am sincerely humbled and honored to be your 2014 NAR First Vice President Nominee.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to the NAR Nominating Committee and the 41 states, territories and regions that have chosen me as their nominee.

I especially want to thank you, NAR Directors from across the country, for taking your time and diligence to interview me, deliberate and endorse my candidacy.

October 2012

It was an honor to attend the Puerto Rico Association of REALTORS (PRAR) Installation Banquet and spend time with my REALTOR® Family in Old San Juan. We all share an amazing passion and commitment for our profession!!!

September 2012

Taking care of business…real estate, volunteer responsibilities as Director of REALTOR Activities, working hard to help members welcome our customers home!

August 2012

In August, I always appreciate the opportunity to come together with members from my home state at our annual Florida Realtors Convention & Expo.

July 2012

This year, the NAR GAD (Government Affairs Directors) Institute held its annual meeting in Nevada. I had the privilege to address the GAD institute and speak about My REALTOR® Party. While in Nevada, I had the opportunity to sit down and personally visit with the Greater Las Vegas Board of REALTORS. We shared ideas and discussion during a open forum and Q&A period with the Las Vegas Directors, and during a handful of large broker meetings.

June 2012

This month brought the opportunity to visit and speak with members from my fellow Region 5 at the VIrgin Islands Territorial Association of REALTORS ® annual meetings. The 2012 National leadership team met in Chicago and I proud to serve as a part of this great team!

May 2012

I experienced one of the greatest honors of my Real Estate career this month. As Director of REALTOR Party Activities, I was the MC for the largest REALTOR activity ever, the Rally to Protect Home Ownership! Nearly 15,000 REALTORS came together, like never before, in front of the Washington Monument, once again, showing we are THE VOICE FOR REAL ESTATE!!!

March - April 2012

Visited South Carolina, where hundreds of REALTORS® from across the state gathered at their capital for "REALTOR® Rally". The halls where flooded with REALTORS®, and all the legislators knew that the REALTORS® were there in force. Our advocacy efforts across this country continue to grow daily. Our REALTOR® passion is awesome!!!

In early April, I had the opportunity to speak at the Jackson Association in Mississippi. They have the most major investors per capita of any local association in the country, an amazing group!!!

February 2012

This month brought the opportunity to spend some time with the REALTORS in the Rocky Mountain Region 11, Region 12, and Texas during their annual winter meetings.

Many thanks to the NAR directors in Alaska who endorsed my campaign this month. With this endorsement, we now have a total of 35 state and territorial endorsements. The love and support across this country is unbelievable!

January 2012

Participated in the NAR leadership team meeting in early January, exciting things in the works for this year! Later in the month, I had the honor of helping to facilitate NAR's Advocacy and Policy conference in DC.

Utah announced their endorsement making Utah the 34th state or territory to endorse my campaign, that’s in addition to our 4 regional endorsements!! Thanks to the hospitality of the Alabama Association of Realtors and California Association of Realtors, I had the pleasure to visit with our friends from coast to coast at their annual winter business meetings.

December 2011

Washington, D.C. where I had the honor of representing our 1.1 million REALTOR® members by testifying in front of The United States House of Representatives Sub-committee on Capital Markets and Government-Sponsored Enterprises. I spoke to the sub-committee regarding proposed legislation by Rep. Scott Garrett (R-N.J.) to bring private capital back into the secondary mortgage market. It will take years to reform the real estate and mortgage markets, but I am privileged to be a part of the process. (CLICK HERE for my full testimony). And, as the 2012 Director of NAR’s REALTOR® Party Activities I was involved in the training here for all the committees which come under the “My REALTOR® Party” initiative. These NAR meetings were here in Florida last week. Our association is extremely fortunate to have volunteers and staff with such passion and commitment for our profession. We should be VERY proud!!!

November 2011

Another exciting, endorsement-filled week in Anaheim at NAR’s Annual Conference & Expo… just after Thanksgiving endorsements are up to 33 states and territories and 4 regions…Wow!

June-October 2011

taking care of business…real estate, local, state and national business as well. Endorsements keep coming in…it is truly a privilege to be able to serve.

May 2011

A very full, terrific week at NAR’s Mid-Year Legislative Meetings in D.C. – Had a terrific “Breakfast of Champions” and received a number of additional endorsements’ – very humbling.

January/February/March 2011

Three very busy months! Started in Washington, D.C. for NAR’s Policy Conference, then on to New Mexico, New England and Texas who all honored me with endorsements. Ended with NAR’s RPAC President’s Circle meeting with our wonderful Region 5 friends in Puerto Rico.

November 2010

NAR’s Annual Conference & Expo in New Orleans…local REALTORS® showed me their beautiful city; and Louisiana has graciously endorsed my campaign.

October 2010

Colorado…a great time to be in Colorado Springs talking to hard-working members – their support of my campaign is wonderful.

National Association of Realtors®

2014

NAR First Vice President

2013

Board of Directors, Executive Committee Representative

Executive Committee Member

Corporate Investor Council

2012

Leadership Team Attendee

Director of REALTOR® Party Activities

Responsible for oversight of (6) NAR committees

Issues Mobilization Committee

REALTORS® Political Involvement Committee

REALTOR® Party Coordinating Committee

RPAC Fundraising Forum

RPAC Major Investor Council

Committee Liaison RPAC Trustees Committee

Board of Directors Executive Committee Representative

Executive Committee Member

RPAC Soft Dollar Fundraising Workgroup

2012 GSE PAG

2011

Executive Committee Member

Board of Directors Committee Liaison

Liaison for State and Political Issues

Issues Mobilization Committee

REALTORS® Political Involvement Committee

REALTOR® Party Coordinating Committee Workgroup

RPAC Trustees Committee

RPAC Fundraising Forum

State and Local Issues Committee

Public Advocacy Advisory Group

Smart Growth Program Advisory Group

RPAC Soft Dollar Fundraising Work Group

Public Policy Advisory Group

2010

Board of Directors Executive Committee Representative

President Advisory Group (PAG) on Credit Policy

Budget Review Team

Executive Committee Member

2009

Board of Directors

Chairman Economic Issues and Residential RE Business Issues Trends Forum

Executive CommitteeMember

2008

Board of Directors

Chairman Meeting and Conference Committee (Convention)

Chairman Conference Program Sub-Committee

2007

Board of Directors Regional Vice President

Federal Taxation Committee member

Regional Vice-President, Region V: AL, FL, GA, MS, VI, PR

Executive Committee Member

2006

Board of Directors

Board of Directors Board Forum Chair

Chairman Mega Board Forum

2005

Board of Directors

Board of Directors Board Forum Chair

Chairman Large Board Sub-Forum

Federal Taxation Committee Member

2004

Board of Directors

2003

Board of Directors

Conventional Finance & Lending Committee

Public Policy Coordinating Committee

2002

Board of Directors

Conventional Finance & Lending Committee

2001

Board of Directors

Federal Housing Policy Committee

2000

Board of Directors

Tom has served in numerous capacities on the NAR Board of Directors. Some of those positions include Large Board Representative; State Allocated Director; State President; Board Forum Chair; Regional Vice President; Executive Committee Representative and Committee Liaison

Member NAR Board of Director 14 years
RPAC: Major Donor | "Golden R" President's Circle

Florida Realtors®

2013

Silent Angels Trustee

2012

Chairman, Short Sale Presidential Advisory Group

Short Sale Presidential Advisory Group

Silent Angels Trustee

2011

Silent Angels Trustee

2010

Presidential Advisory Group on Foreclosures

2005

Realtor® of the Year

2003

President (104,000 members)

2002

President-Elect

2001

Treasurer

Director: 1990 – Present (24 years)

For over two decades, Tom has chaired and led the state association as a Leadership Team member, Director, Chairman, and member of Executive, Finance, Strategic planning, Legal Issues, and Convention committees.

Local Association of Realtors®

2003

Awarded Life Membership (lifetime achievement award)

1992

Realtor® of the Year

1991

President North Broward Association of Realtors® (Now Realtor® Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale, 8,233 members)

Served on and Chaired every committee at the Local Association Level since 1980.