Minutes of Florida Realtors Board of Directors Meeting, January 2026
The Mid-Winter Business Meeting of the Board of Directors was held on January 11, 2026, via Zoom and in-person at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. The meeting was called to order by President Chuck Bonfiglio Jr. at 9:11 AM, with Secretary Fernando Arencibia Jr. being present. Will Shepherd provided the invocation. Patty Renna led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Attendance/Approval of the Minutes
Secretary Fernando Arencibia Jr. reported a quorum of 670 members in attendance. When voting commenced, 728 members were present and voting. Attendance records will be kept at Florida Realtors. Secretary Arencibia also reported that the August 2025 meeting minutes were previously approved by the Leadership Team. This is in accordance with Florida Realtors’ current procedure, in compliance with Robert’s Rules, which states that when more than a quarterly time interval exists between meetings – and further when there is a change in the membership – the minutes should be approved by a committee appointed for the purpose of approving minutes, in Florida Realtors’ case, the Leadership Team.
Reports of officers
President Bonfiglio introduced the 2026 Leadership Team and recognized NAR Eligible Candidate for Treasurer in 2027 & 2028, Patti Fitzgerald. President Bonfiglio then introduced a video to recognize the 2025 Local REALTORS® of the Year.
Chief Executive Officer Margy Grant presented the “State of the Association” Report.
Vice President Jeff Levine presented the December 2025 Membership Report and the year-end 2025 Financial Status Report. Vice President Levine reported through the end of December paid membership in Florida Realtors was 231,131.
Approval of the Election Rules & Election Committee
A motion was adopted by the board of directors that the 2026 Election Rules be approved as presented. The President appointed the following members to serve on the Elections Committee: Chair Tim Weisheyer, Past President Wendell Davis, Rory Dubin, Kerry Ramage, and Patricia "PJ" Smith.
Committee Reports - Action Items
Finance Committee – Vice President Jeff Levine
A motion was adopted by the board of directors to approve the proposed amendments to the 2026 budget as presented. These amendments reflect changes to adjust to new information.
Strategic Planning Committee– Chair Keith Wood
A motion was approved by the board of directors to adopt the 2026 Strategic Plan.
Charitable Foundations
Reports were provided on the charitable efforts and foundations including Florida Realtors Education Foundation, Disaster Relief Fund, Homeownership for All and Silent Angels.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:08 AM ET.