Bylaws Committee: Bobbie Nelson · Review bylaws and amend as needed. . National amendments to local bylaws are automaticlly binding; simply notice to your members . Local bylaws in conflict with the model bylaws will not be approved · Submit amendments to National WCR for approval · Develop and review periodically Standing Rules, which should be voted on each year. . Rights of membership are granted, or limited, only in the bylaws, never in the Standing Rules, which are for administrative convenience only. · Work closely with the Parliamentarian if the Chapter has one.
Education and Program Committee: Jennifer Walker · Plan business resource programs that will increase your member’s 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, etc. · Evaluate programs’ impact and success. · Inform members of educational opportunities offered by the Local Board, State Association, NAR Affiliates, and by nearby educational institutions.
Finance and Budget Committee: Linda Chatten · Prepare an annual budget for approval by Governing Board. · 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 and President Elect to attend national meetings.
Membership Committee: Margie Kiedrowski · Recruit new members by planning a Chapter membership campaign 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 National WCR, state and local officers of changes of status or address of membership. · Compile and publish a Chapter roster. . Before distributing membership applications to prospective members complete the dues amounts on the application and the name of your Chapter. These steps will ensure speedier and more accurate processing by National WCR. · Pre-qualify candidates for National Affiliate membership – make sure your Chapter is under the 30% limit and the individual holds membership in your Local Board of REALTORS®.
Nominating Committee: Randy Turnquist · Fulfill obligations of Chapter bylaws. Must be elected at Annual Election Meeting to serve the following calendar year.
Ways and Means (Fundraising) Committee: Linda Chatten . Assumes from Finance & Budget committee the responsibility to conduct fundraising programs. . Raises funds to enable the officers to attend national, regional and state meetings. . Current fundraising programs are annual Golf Tournament, Vacation raffle, Wreath Auction
Special Committees:
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.
Awards and Recognition Committee: . Plan and coordinate visible symbols of appreciation
Contact Committee: . Plan and coordinate through phone, email, fax, mail the dissemination of necessary information to Chapter Members.
Fashion Show Committee: Margie Kiedrowski * Plan and coordinate the annual Fashion Show at the Cocoanut Grove
Golf Tournament: Barbara Dimitruk . Plan and coordinate the annual Golf Tournament at Valley Gardens Golf Course
Hospitality Committee: Kathleen Altieri · 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.
Marketing/Website Committee: Carol VanAusdal · Promote and maintain a favorable image of WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF REALTORS® in 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, newsletters) for the membership. · Coordinate a photographic record of Chapter activities, for Pinnacle submission, history and publicity. . Update website with assistance of web hosting company
Member of the Year Award Committee: Margie Kiedrowski/Barbara Dimitruk . Chairman is award recipient from previous 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.
Newsletter Committee: Randy Turnquist . Oversees creation and distribution of chapter newsletter to members and outside sources
Reservation/Attendance Committee: Dottie Jakobsen/Carol VanAusdal . Record reservations for Chapter meetings and reports as required. Arrange meeting place and menu, responsible for reservations equaling guarantee. . Maintain attendance records
