IAR President Michael D. Oldenettel greets REALTORS® at the NAR Leadership Academy held in Springfield, Ill., Nov. 16, 2012.

Several members of the Illinois Association of REALTORS® met Friday for a National Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy in Springfield.

The session helps prepare board presidents, officers and committee members of local REALTOR® associations for increasing responsibility.

“Get involved and take advantage of the networking and leadership opportunities available at your local, state and national REALTOR® associations,” said IAR President Michael Oldenettel, who greeted those gathered for the training.