Committees & Task Forces

Volunteers Needed! Yes, You!

BRAR is a member and staff driven association of individuals who work together to provide tools, resources, ideas, and programs that help all BRAR members advance their professional development as REALTORS® serving clients and customers.

We have many committees and task forces that work to create events, develop programs and find better ways to help everyone work smarter and grow professionally. Typically, these groups are made up of a handful of BRAR members and a Staff Liaison who meet periodically (usually monthly) for an hour or so to brainstorm and work toward advancing the association’s strategic plan. It’s not a huge time commitment, but it is a commitment and requires your interest and dedication.

Please consider volunteering for one of the groups listed and putting your talents and energy to work on behalf of all members of this great organization. You’ll be glad you did!

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Affiliate Business Group

About
This group of Affiliate members meets once a month, except for August, to determine ways to help BRAR outreach to the communities we serve and help with planned events. Affiliates are an important and dynamic group, bringing energy and support to all members of BRAR. It’s a great committee for networking and learning more about BRAR.

When
1^st Thursday of the month at 9am

Chair/Co-Chair
Chair: Andrea Turner
Co-Chair:

Awards Committee

About

(Open to all REALTOR® and Affiliate members)

The Association will provide sales volume recognition for its members. Members are responsible for submitting an application with an agent/team production report from BRIGHT MLS by the deadline date given and the Committee will review all volume award applications figures and verify the appropriate category. Nominations for Recognition Awards will be reviewed, and appropriate award given if warranted. The committee shall set application criteria and award categories each year for the following year and present it to the Board of Directors for their approval.

When
Meets in February

Chair
Bradley Comstock

Community Service Committee

About
(Open to all REALTOR® and Affiliate members)

Provides leadership in sponsoring and implementing volunteer civic and community activities of the Association. For example, making dinners at the Homeless Shelter, sponsoring a toy drive, blood drive, school backpack drive, working on Habitat for Humanity fundraising events and other activities suggested by the committee.

When
1st Thursday of the month at 10am

Chair/Co-Chair
Co-Chair :Lynn Van Ness
Co-Chair: Jeff Fortune

Education Committee

Finance Committee

About
(Open to all REALTOR® and Affiliate members)

Members work with the CEO on formulating the annual operating and travel budgets, ensure that the Association’s activities comply with the annual budget, maintain the financial integrity of the Association and review, and recommend BOD action as needed and monitor the association’s investment portfolio and performance. The Committee is also responsible for reviewing the Annual Audit Review and Quarterly Budget and Investment Portfolio Reviews. The Budget shall be presented to the Board of Directors for approval in June to be announced at the annual membership meeting in October. The Secretary/Treasurer shall serve as the Chairperson of the committee. The immediate Past Secretary/Treasurer shall be one member of this committee.

When
Meets quarterly

Chair/Co-Chair
Chair: Amanda Whitson
Co-Chair: Jeff Boppe

Legislative/RPAC Committee

About
(Open to all REALTOR® and Affiliate members)

The Committee shall be charged with providing member advice, direction, and recommendation to the Board of Directors regarding Association positions on issues affecting the real estate industry and/or the protection of property rights. The Committee may suggest adding new policies, positions, altering, or eliminating BRAR’s Standing Positions. The Committee will recommend BOD approval of the BRAR Annual Legislative Agenda. The Committee will keep members and the public informed on legislative matters affecting the industry and will communicate the legislative positions and rationale of the BRAR, VAR, and NAR to the membership. Establish relationships with area legislators.

When
Meets 4^th Thursday of the month 10am

Chair/Co-Chair
Chair: Rick Guthrie
Co-Chair: Katrina Smith

Nominating Committee

About
This Committee is appointed by the current President of BRAR and is chaired by the Immediate Past President. The members are charged with assuring that candidates for BRAR offices and Executive Committee positions are qualified through their experience with the association. The committee meets just once or twice prior to the creation of the Election Ballot.

When
By appointment only

Chair
Traci Shoberg (Past President)

Special Events Committee

Young Professionals Network (YPN)

About
(Open to all REALTOR® and Affiliate members)

Works to promote professional relationships among young real estate professionals or those new to real estate and to support the REALTOR® community now and in the future. Facilitates exchange of ideas in a social setting; offers educational opportunities. Assists BRAR to identify and engage future leaders. Serves the community through volunteer work to enhance the REALTOR® visibility and image.

When
TBD

Chair/Co-Chair
Tanner Pack

Bylaws Task Force

About
From time to time, the Bylaws of BRAR may need updating to comply with current NAR standards, or to reflect necessary changes at the local level. The Task Force meets to suggest changes or improvements and ratify the NAR mandated changes. Any BRAR updates to the Bylaws are then subject to a vote of the entire membership, except for the mandated changes from NAR. This group may or may not meet during any given year but will get together when called to do so by the President or BRAR Board of Directors.

When
By appointment only

Education Scholarship Task Force

About
Each year, BRAR funds several scholarships for children of BRAR members who make applications for scholarship help in furthering their education. The Task Force looks at all applications and determines who should receive the scholarships. BRAR members who are enrolled in pursuit of broadening their education are also eligible to apply for scholarships.

When
By appointment only

Chair/Co-Chair
Andy Hensley

Policy & Procedures Task Force

Professional Standards Certified

About
BRAR maintains a pool of experienced agents who have completed Pro Standards training each year for the purpose of being available if a dispute arises over a transaction or business practice that may have violated the NAR Code of Ethics. Virginia REALTORS® oversees the process but calls upon our pool of Pro Standards Committee members to participate in the panels that help to determine the outcome of these disputes.

Chair/Co-Chair

Meghan Pachas

Don O'Wade
Jeff Boppe
Amanda Whitson
Traci Shoberg

Public Relations Task Force

Safety Task Force

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