STANDING COMMITTEES:

BYLAW’S

• Review bylaws and amend as needed.
• Submit approved amendments to national for approval.
• Develop and review periodically Standing Rules, which should be voted on each year.
• Chair: Mary Badger, Realty Excellence Group, LLC mhbadger@cox.net

EDUCATION

• Inform members of educational opportunities offered by the Local Board, State Association, NAR Affiliates, and by nearby educational institutions.
• Monitor the SEVWCR Scholarship fund.
• Chair: Wes Waddle, Chase Home Finance wes.e.waddle@chase.com

FINANCE & BUDGET

• Prepare and annual budget for presentation and approval at the first Governing Board meeting of the year.
• Review budget and actual expenditures with the Treasurer as needed.
• Plan and conduct fund raising programs as needed including funds to enable the Local President to attend national meetings.
• Chair: Donna Thompson, Chase Business Banking donnajthompson@chase.com

PROGRAMS & SPONSORS

• Plan programs that will increase your members productivity and income.
• Plan and develop programs for Chapter meetings consistent with the needs of members.  The impact of WCR on the members increases when each Local Chapter provides meaningful education for a more professional and successful career in real estate.
• Carry out program plans completing arrangements for speakers, panelists, round table leaders, etc.
• Evaluate programs' impact and success.
• Chair: Pam Frestedt, Realty Excellence Group pjfrestedt@cox.net

MARKETING & FLYERS

• Promoteand maintain a favorable image of Women's Council of Realtorsin the eyes of our various publics.
• Prepare and submit media releases to publicize Chapter activities and achievements as required.
• Copy the national WCR office on all newspaper clips mentioning WCR activities.
• Notify the national WCR office of any radio or television coverage of a WCR event.
• Plan and prepare communications (meeting notices, newsletter) for the membership.
• Coordinate a photographic record of Chapter activities, for Pinnacle submission, history and publicity.
• Chair: Dee Kepp, Independence Realty Professionals, Inc. dkepp@cox.net
• Co-Chair: Audrey Wolf, Century 21 Club Realty buyazre@cox.net

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

• Fulfill obligations of Chapter bylaws.  Must be elected at Annual Election Meeting to serve the following calendar year.
• Chair: Carolyn Cronin, West USA Realty CarolynCronin@cox.net

WAYS & MEANS

• Chair: Cathy Pedersen, West USA Revolations cathypedersenW@cox.net
• Spring Event: Karen Kay, Realty Executives Karen@KarenKay.com
• Fall Event: TBD

AUDIT COMMITTEE

• Conduct an audit of the Treasurer's records at least two weeks prior to the final Chapter meeting of the year and report on the completed audit at that meeting.
• Chair: Kathy Poormon, West USA Realty KPoormon@cox.net

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE

• Welcome newcomers to Chapter meetings and introduce them to the members.
• Encourage unity and friendship within the Chapter.
• Communicate on behalf of the Chapter with members who are ill or bereaved.
• Chair: Jodi Thalheimer, Pioneer Title Agency Jodi.thalheimer@ptaaz.com

RESERVATIONS COMMITTEE

• Record reservations for Chapter meetings and report as required.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Chair: Anna Bowers, Relationship Mortgage abowers777@cox.net

NEWSLETTER

• Compile and publish a monthly Chapter newsletter.
• Chair: Cheryl Vowell-Belanger, Garibaldi Home Services cheryl@garibaldihomeservices.com

AWARDS

• Plan and coordinate visible symbols of appreciation.  Plan submissions to the national WCR Pinnacle Awards competition.
• Chair: Jimmee McNeeley, Realty Executives JimmeeMcNeely@cox.net

MEMBERSHIP

• Recruit new members by planning a Chapter membership program or drive that encourages and challenges members to recruit new members.
• Plan for recognition of new members at Chapter meetings.
• Retain existing membership and re-recruit "dropped" members.
• Notify the national WCR office, state and local officers of changes of status or address of membership.
• Before distributing membership applications to prospective members complete the dues amounts on the application and the name of the Chapter the individual is joining.  These steps will ensure speedier and more accurate processing by the national WCR office.
• Also, remember to pre-qualify candidates for National Affiliate membership by making sure your Chapter is under the 30% limit and the individual holds membership in your Local Board of Realtors.
• Chair: Mary Jo Thomas, Century 21 Desert Palms MaryJoThomas@cox.net
• Realtor Co-Chair: Keri Means, Realty Experts Inc. KeriMeans@cox.net

PARLIAMENTARIAN
Chair: Jimmee McNeely, Realty Executives
JimmeeMcNeely@cox.net

Co-Chair: TBD

PAST PRESIDENT APPOINTEE
Bridget Wood, John Hall and Associates
Mikeandbridgetwood@cox.net

TECHNOLOGY
Chair: Scott Monroe, Chicago Title Insurance Company scott.monroe@ctt.com

CHARITY LIAISON
Chair: Georgann Roberts, Fidelity National Home Warranty georgannaz@cox.net

REFERRAL NETWORK COMMITTEE
Chair:

MEMBER OF THE YEAR -

• Committee Chair, Cris Tutera, Keller Williams Integrity First Realty. 2007 Realtor of the Year recipient & Wes Waddle, Chase Home Finance 2007 Affiliate of the Year. Committee selects recipient following guidelines and dates established by the State Member of the Year Committee if the Local Chapter intends to submit that name to the State committee for consideration as State Member of the Year.

FINANCIAL PLANNING -

• Work with Program Committee to present programs on financial planning and investments for members to insure they have a financially secure future.

Get Involved! Join a Committee!
You’ll be glad you did!

For information about the next committee meeting:
Celia Maddox, President of SEVWCR
(480) 612-7967 CeliaMaddox46@msn.com

Membership Application