WEST GEORGIA BOARD OF REALTORS
DOUGLASVILLE , GEORGIA
STANDING COMMITTEES:
Committee Volunteering Form
STANDING COMMITTEES:
VP of Communications/Member Services: Mona Houston
Communications & Public Relations
The function of this committee is to advise and recommend to the Board of Directors public relations policies, positions, and guidelines to be followed by the Board of Directors in its promotion, protection and maintenance of the term REALTOR. This committee is responsible for all publicity concerning the Board and any Board function (i.e., providing a photographer for monthly luncheons and any other newsworthy events and promotional purposes; preparing news releases; promoting educational seminars, Million Dollar Club awards, and speakers at the monthly luncheon meetings; placing articles in local papers and working with other committees of the Board. The Communications and PR Committee would be responsible for working closely with the AE and the Education committee in promoting Realtor membership and in promoting educational classes, etc.
Community Service
This committee will be responsible for planning and implementation of, at least one community service project or program for the Board annually. It is also the function of this committee to develop and submit an annual budget, no later than February, for expenditure and donations referred to under the "Financial Policies & Procedures - Charitable Contributions and Donations" for approval by the Board of Directors. Replenishment of Community Service Fund: On January 1 of each year, or as soon thereafter as possible, funds will be deposited from the general operating account to bring account balance to amount from prior year's fundraiser.
Education & Orientation
Schedule and facilitate local educational programs with quality instructors for credited continuing educational hours, promotes and supports states GRI programs, promotes and supports all NAR approved designations
Equal Opportunity and Multi Cultural Diversity
This committee shall develop and recommend policy promoting equal opportunity in housing and diversity within the real estate industry; Encourages Realtor Associate and Realtor members to adopt, in letter and in spirit, the Code for Equal Opportunity in Housing and Employment as adopted by NAR, and any subsequent amendment thereto, wherein REALTORS pledge to offer equal professional service and opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or country of national origin.
Realtor Recognition
This committee shall be responsible for establishing in writing, the criteria for various Board awards and selecting, ordering, engraving of plaques or whatever is suitable for presentation to recipients of awards and shall present, or cause to be presented, all such awards.
VP Budget and Finance: Dan Pennywell
Budget & Finance
The function of this committee is to prepare an annual budget for the following year prior to December 1 to be presented to the Board of Directors at the December Board of Directors meeting for approval and to serve in an advisory capacity to the Treasurer by:
a. Reviewing financial statements.
b. Reviewing and recommending investment policies.
c. Reviewing and anticipating future income and expenses.
d. Considering any policies affecting the financial condition of the Board.
Hospitality
The Hospitality function of this committee shall be to act as hosts/hostesses for the monthly General Membership meetings (including the checking in and accepting payment of attendees), the annual Awards Banquet, educational meetings, and any other meetings which would have need of its services. The specific function of this committee is to create a feeling of welcome and fellowship to Board members and guests.
Membership Committee
The purpose of this committee is to encourage qualified persons of all classifications of membership to attain membership status in the Board of Realtors; to propose methods, consistent with the Bylaws, to aid in developing and conserving membership; promotes proper use of the REALTOR and REALTOR-ASSOCIATE service marks of the National Association and assists and educates members and the public in the proper use of service marks. .
Circle of Excellence
This committee will function as an Admissions Committee charged with the responsibility of verifying the satisfaction of the requirements for membership in the Circle of Excellence in accordance with the current rules for admission.
Partnership Committee
This committee is charged with planning and implementing benefits and promotional opportunities that will raise the level of recognition for those affiliate members who choose to participate in the Partners program.
VP of Administration & Governmental Relations: Annie Parker
Constitution & By Laws
This committee is responsible for reviewing Association's Bylaws, Policies & Procedures and Financial Policies & Procedures regularly for clarity, enforceability and practicability. This committee shall prepare such revisions, changes or amendments to the Board's Bylaws, Policies & Procedures and Financial Policies & Procedures of the West Georgia Board as it may from time to time be directed by the Board of Directors for submission and adoption by the Board of Directors and/or NAR and the membership. NAR mandated Bylaws changes do not have to be approved by the membership.
RPAC
The purpose of the committee (along with the State & Local Government Affairs Committee) is to keep abreast of political activities that affect the real estate industry and its general welfare and report such activities to the Board of Directors and the General Membership. Funds from RPAC are used to support or oppose political candidates who are/are not appreciative and supportive of the real estate industry, its problems, and its objectives. Funds from RPAC are used to support or oppose state and local political issues that impact real property in the State of Georgia .
Programs
This committee is to be responsible for the planning and implementing of the monthly programs which included arranging a guest speaker and sponsorships of monthly programs for the entire calendar year. The committee's function is to stimulate interest and attendance at the General Membership meetings.
State & Local Government Affairs:
The function of this committee is to review and to be acquainted with any and all legislation in Paulding and Douglas Counties, the State of Georgia and the Nation that in any way affects real estate, and particularly in matters which include planning and zoning laws which could affect growth in these areas; any changes in zoning laws and to uphold County and City sign ordinances. It is also a function of this committee to consider and recommend policies to improve and strengthen State real estate license laws.
Scholarship
The Scholarship fund was created to financially assist any active member seeking to achieve any REALTOR designation. The Scholarship Committee is to inform and encourage all Board members to attend the GRI Educational Classes offered, as well as informs members of existing scholarships available at local Board and State level.
President: Sandy Minor
A & O Committee
The function of this committee is to make only such preliminary investigation and evaluation of the complaint as required to determine whether the validity and substance of the complaint warrant further consideration by a hearing panel of the Professional Standards Committee. The Grievance Committee DOES NOT conduct "hearings". If the complaint is substantiated, the Committee shall file on its own behalf, or cause the complaining witness to file, written charges with the Professional Standards Committee, including the specific article(s) of the Code of Ethics which apply to the case.
BOD
President Elect: Bill Braswell
Grievance Committee
The function of this committee is to make only such preliminary investigation and evaluation of the complaint as required to determine whether the validity and substance of the complaint warrant further consideration by a hearing panel of the Professional Standards Committee. The Grievance Committee DOES NOT conduct “hearings”. If the complaint is substantiated, the Committee shall file on its own behalf, or cause the complaining witness to file, written charges with the Professional Standards Committee, including the specific article(s) of the Code of Ethics which apply to the case.
Professional Standards Committee
The function of this committee is to hear and determine matters referred to it by the Grievance Committee (and, in some cases, where two REALTORS agree to a hearing without Grievance Committee referral) involving properly-entered charges of unethical conduct on the part of any member of the Board or involving business disputes between members of the Board
Leadership Development
Past President: Harriet Moore
Nominating Committee
The function of this committee is to select, in the month of May, qualified candidates for Board officers and for the positions to be filled on the Board of Directors. The Chairperson is to present the slate of nominees to the Board of Directors at its June meeting, but approval of the Board is not required. The positions to be nominated are: President-Elect, vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, eight (8) Local Directors and the number of State Directors permitted by GAR Bylaws (based on Board membership). In addition to the elected State Directors, the President serves as a State Director by virtue of his/her office during the term of his/her presidency. The current President-Elect shall succeed to the office of the President. The Chairman or his delegate shall contact each member firm prior to convening the committee each year to obtain recommendations for the positions available.
Strategic Planning:
The function of this committee is to discuss the long range plans and goals of the West Georgia Board of Realtors and to submit strategies to achieve these goals to the Board of Directors for approval and implementation.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE
Fund Raising
The function of this committee is to organize and implement the annual golf tournament which is the main fund raising event for the West Georgia Board of Realtors. This committee shall provide an operating budget to the Board of Directors prior to the event, although approval of the Board of Directors is not required. The golf tournament committee shall be responsible for obtaining commitments for sponsorships for the golf tournament.
Staff
Association Executive :Donna Heavener
Director of Administration: Debbie Dart
Debbie@westgaboard.org
