In addition to large turnout at Washington Monument, members can share their support for the Rally online beginning May 16th at realtorrally.org.

STATEN ISLAND. N.Y.  — The Rally to Protect the American Dream is just a week away, and the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) wishes to share its enthusiasm with our members.

This time next week REALTORS from across the nation will be standing shoulder-to-shoulder united in the belief that home ownership is worth fighting for.

Your response has been tremendous. We are expecting a huge crowd and everyone is pumped up!

If you have questions and/or concerns now is the time. Drop an email to [email protected].

The following information should help you make the most of this historic occasion:

WEATHER FORECAST

It changes everyday. It is May and rain is always a possibility. It can also be warm and sunny. So plan appropriately. Every member will be provided with a clear rain poncho in the event of rain. The Rally will proceed rain or shine.

If the weather is treacherous and has to be moved indoors it will occur at the Marriott. We see no weather event on the horizon that makes us think that this will happen. Weather Report can be checked here.

T-SHIRTS AND MORE

Starting Tuesday the Rally Information Desk will be open at the Marriott Wardman Park. It is located right outside the main ballroom and you can’t miss it. You need stop by this desk and pick up your Rally backpack.

Your members need to do this too. The backpack will include a blue Rally t-shirt, a seat cushion, energy bar, bottle of water, and other goodies. You need to be wearing that t-shirt and carrying your backpack when you board the bus to the Rally.

BUSES TO THE RALLY

Buses will pick members up at participating NAR Midyear hotels from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Check for bus pick-up locations at the Rally Information Desk or on signage at your hotel. Get on one. There will be staff at your hotel to assist. We need everyone at the Rally and in position no later than 10 a.m.

There will be music and fun during the pre-Rally emceed by Tom Salomone.

RALLY LOGISTICS

Each Regional Vice President will draw a number from a hat to determine your state’s position in the Park. These locations will be announced at 59 1/2 Minutes. On Wednesday we will have fliers and maps that note your Region’s designated area at the Rally.

When you get to the Park you should head to that area. NAR staff will be prominent in red t-shirts to help you navigate where to go. Association leadership should plan on arriving early at the Rally to stake your claim.

We hear that you all plan to bring your state flags. So flag bearers should be there before members start streaming in.

FOOD TENTS

Upon arrival there are food tents where you can pickup a breakfast box. It will have juice but not coffee. Get caffeinated before you come. The nearest Starbucks is a few blocks away. If your members are arriving via a bus as a daytripper, they will collect their backpacks in these tents as well.

WONDERUL PROGRAM

We have a great program. Sen Isakson (R-GA) and Rep. Hoyer (D-MD) will be our political speakers. We have a great group of REALTORS® speaking about the benefits of home ownership. And we have a big cool surprise at the end so stick around for that. You will get a lunch box after the Rally so head to the food tent to get one before you get back on the bus. If you have members that require special seating or assistance please email [email protected] so that we can contact them about their needs.

BUSES TO THE TRADE EXPO AFTER THE RALLY

After the Rally get back on a bus and head to the Trade Expo at the Marriott Wardman Park. This will be a great Trade Expo with lots of cool features, food and fun. Be sure to stop by and drop off your “Key to Home Ownership” from your Rally backpack at the REALTOR® Party booth.

VIRTUAL RALLY

In addition to the sea of blue rallying in the park, Moe Veissi, President of the National Association of Realtors, has set a challenge to have 100,000 members take part from home. Starting on May 16th, members can share their support for the Rally online at realtorrally.org.

Rally On REALTOR® Party! About The Staten Island Board of REALTORS® (SIBOR)

The Staten Island Board of REALTORS® (SIBOR) is the largest not-for-profit trade association in Staten Island, N.Y.

SIBOR exists to enhance the ability and opportunity of its members to conduct their business successfully and ethically; and to promote the preservation of the public’s right to own, transfer and use real property.

Comprised of over 1,600 members, SIBOR serves real estate agents, brokers and affiliated professionals throughout the borough and surrounding areas.

SIBOR is the provider of the Staten Island Multiple Listing Service Inc. (SIMLS), which works as a clearinghouse through which more than 250 local real estate firms exchange information on properties they have listed for sale. Together, its members participate in over 3,000 real estate transactions every year.

All SIBOR members belong to the New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

SIBOR may be reached at 718-928-3220 and visited online at http://siborrealtors.com.

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