The Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS' Leadership Academy is designed to help DBAAR members prepare themselves for taking a leadership role in their local association. All DBAAR members are eligible to apply, and the association pays for nearly all of the expenses for the Academy curriculum, estimated to be nearly $1,000 per academy participant.

Academy participants are expected to complete the curriculum by the end of December. A limited number of Academy applications are accepted each year. Interested members are encouraged to apply as quickly as possible.

What Is the Leadership Academy?
The DBAAR Leadership Academy is a one-year training and development program structured around increased participation in and understanding of the three levels of the REALTOR organization; increased community involvement including state and local government; and increased exposure to the local business community, all designed to develop future association leaders. DBAAR has developed the program to identify emerging leaders and to provide an opportunity to gain the institutional knowledge needed for leadership positions within the REALTOR organization and the community.
 
Who is Eligible?
All REALTOR members in good standing are eligible to apply to the Leadership Development Committee. The Leadership Development Committee recommends participants for the Academy, and the Board of Directors may approve, modify, or reject the recommendations.

What is Required?
Participants must demonstrate a commitment to the Academy by attending all of the sessions listed in the schedule. Graduation from the Academy is contingent upon the Leadership Development Committees approval once the participant completes the sessions listed in the schedule. While most of the expenses are covered by DBAAR, participants contribute some expenses such as mileage and time.

What's the Benefit to the Participant?
Participants will gain a clear understanding of the organizational structure of all three levels of the REALTOR association and the challenges of leadership. The Academy provides an opportunity to ask direct questions, meet current REALTOR leaders and key community influencers, and come to understand how the organization strives to provide advantages to members in a changing marketplace. This will help participants increase their knowledge of current REALTOR initiatives and aid in finding their purpose in the organization. Leadership Academy participants will have the opportunity to build relationships with other leaders in the community, and increase their understanding of the importance of political advocacy. Finally, participants will benefit both personally and professionally through increased industry knowledge, self confidence, and peer-to-peer business networking.

Does Graduating From the Leadership Academy Guarantee a Leadership Position in the Association?
No. While Leadership Academy graduates are encouraged to apply for leadership positions within the association, the process of electing members to the officer positions, the Board of Directors, and the Presidents appointment of committee chairs and vice chairs remains the same.

What is the Application Process?
Candidates for the DBAAR Leadership Academy must complete an application and submit it to the Leadership Development Committee. The committee reviews the applications, and makes its recommendations to the Board of Directors, which may approve, modify, or reject the recommendations.

How Are Participant Expenses Handled?
Participants are reimbursed for approved program expenses, such as mileage or hotel charges. Registration and/or membership fees are paid by DBAAR directly to the appropriate party on behalf of the participant.