The National Realty Club offers many events throughout the year

The National Realty Club (NRC) has been around for over 60 years. The NRC was established in 1947 as a forum for the exchange of ideas and furtherance of business among real estate owners, builders and developers. Today, the NRC counts among its membership real estate professionals-many of them from multi-generational real estate families-lawyers, accountants and other service professionals, bankers, lenders, brokers and brokerage firms, managers, and developers. The NRC offers a variety of events to its members. The 19 luncheon programs feature speakers who have unique insights and information for our group. The cocktail parties are informal gatherings that offer a chance to socialize and network. The Business-Builder Breakfasts are a forum for members to reach out to each other for opportunities. As Tom Graf said, "members should consider the membership as a resource for their businesses." The NRC has also begun a series of special events for our membership, headed by NRC governor, Brian Evans. These events include pizza parties, wine tastings, and steak and ale nights. When Membership chair, Adam Marsh introduced the "Business-Builder Breakfast" program earlier this year it became an instant hit and a valued member benefit. These events are for members only. "We dedicate these programs to getting business done," said Marsh. "Members share what they do and what they need from each other at the breakfast in an "elevator pitch," Marsh said. NRC president Graf, started having cocktail parties a little over a year ago as a way for members to get to know each other. Graf said, "I noticed that members did not necessarily know each other. Now, I see that deals are getting done. NRC's motto, after all, is  'Friendships you can build on.'" We encourage membership in the NRC," said Marsh. "There are many benefits to being a member, not the least of which is greatly discounted luncheons and other programs, for which non-members pay a premium." Membership applications are available by email to [email protected]  or to [email protected]. Benefits of membership include: *Discounted prices for lunch programs, special events and cocktail parties; * Members Only Programs, such as the Business-Builder Breakfast; * Discount for special events such as the Golf Outing; and * Membership directory emailed to the members. Upcoming NRC programs * Tuesday, October 21st: Luncheon program at noon with James Periconi, Esq., of Periconi LLC, "Real Estate and the Environment: Hot Topics from Brownfields to Vapor Intrusion" * Wednesday, October 29th: Cocktail party at 5:30 p.m. * Monday, November 3rd: Luncheon program at noon with Kent Swig of Swig Equities LLC, "Real Estate Trends" * Wednesday, November 12th: Steak and Ale Night, a special event for NRC members only * Tuesday, November 18th: Luncheon program at noon with Jerome Cohen, chairman at GVA Williams and NRC governor. * Thursday November 20th: Business-Builder Breakfast at 8:30 a.m., this event is for members only. * Thursday, December 4th: Holiday festivities at 6 p.m. * Monday January 5th, 2009: Luncheon program at noon. * Tuesday, January 13th: Vodka and Caviar program at 5:30 p.m. This event is for members only. * Thursday, January 15th: NRC reception at REBNY Banquet at the Hilton Hotel-Sponsorships invited. * Tuesday, January 20th: Luncheon at noon with Lois Weiss, journalist. * Monday, February 2nd: Luncheon at noon. * Thursday, February 12th: Euro wine event, A special event for NRC members  only.   * Tuesday, February 17th: Luncheon at noon.   * Monday, March 2nd: Luncheon at noon.   *Tuesday, March 17th: Luncheon at noon.   * Monday, April 6th: Luncheon at noon.