MAR members had the opportunity to sit down and visit with Montana’s political leaders in Washington D.C. on Feb. 2, 2011, as part of NAR’s Policy Conference. A group of six made the trek back to the Nation’s Capitol for the two-day conference and training session for new Federal Political Coordinators and RPIC members. The agenda included Hill visits, giving REALTORS® the chance to sit down and talk about issues facing the industry.
The Montana delegation had direct meetings with Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester, and also had the opportunity to sit down with a staff person for Representative Denny Rehberg, who was in Montana. Montana’s Federal Political Coordinators are Donna Kostelecky (Sen. Baucus), Linda Parker (Sen. Tester) and Tim Lund (Representative Rehberg). Montana’s RPIC member is Vicky Hammond. Also on the trip were Montana Association of REALTORS® President Ronda Tompers and MAR CEO Peggy Trenk.