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The state association, Virginia REALTORS®, is encouraging members who want to build their leadership skills to apply for a slot in the 2019 Virginia Leadership Academy (VLA) program.

It is composed of four retreats from February through September 2019. FAAR boasts of many graduates of VLA- Suzanne Brady, Sherry Bailey, Chip Taylor, Sarah Stelmok, Drew Fristoe, Arlene Mason and many more.

Two, $1000 scholarship are available to FAAR members to defray the cost of the program. A member may request FAAR funding after their acceptance into the program. The VR application deadline is June 29, 2018. Call Pat Breme for more information, pbreme@faarmembers.com.

Interested members should complete the application by Friday, June 29, 2018. Applications must be completed in their entirety to be considered. Tuition is $1,750; limited financial aid is available.

June 29, 2018 All applications due

July-September 2018 Application Review/Selection Process

October 2018 Applicant Notification & Billing

February 5, 2019 Retreat 1- Orientation (Richmond)

April 9-11, 2019 Retreat 2- (Richmond)

July 16-18, 2019 Retreat 3- (Northern Virginia)

September 17-19, 2019 Retreat 4 and Graduation- (Annual Convention in Williamsburg)

For any questions, please contact Cailin Richardson or Lili Paulk.

The Virginia Leadership Academy will prepare emerging REALTOR^® leaders from all around the Commonwealth to excel at the local and state associations and to become model REALTOR^® experts in the field. Participants will build their leadership skills through a series of retreats and a major class project.