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RVAR Committees

AFFILIATES – Chelsea Dyer, Chair 

Plans and implements all aspects of the annual REALTOR® & Affiliate Night, including selection of date, menu, theme, and decorations. Both REALTORS® and Affiliates are welcome on this Committee.  Meets as needed to plan the event.

BROKER COUNCIL Ashley Donahue, Chair 

Serves as resource to share Broker perspective with the RVAR and MLS Boards of Directors; shares issues and concerns with fellow Brokers; plans quarterly Broker Breakfasts for all Brokers. Typically meet six times each year. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE – Paula Brown, Chair 

Serves as RVAR’s ambassadors to the community. Participates in quarterly service events throughout the year. Reviews and makes recommendations regarding new charities eligible for RVAR support.  Both REALTORS® and Affiliates are welcome on this Committee.  The committee meets most months.   

CREDENTIALS – Jay Kilby, Chair 

Reviews all applications for open positions on the RVAR Board of Directors to ensure compliance with Bylaws requirements. Meets only during the August/September application period. 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Kate Mahoney, Chair 

Identifies economic development opportunities in all municipalities covered by RVAR; members attend related community and government meetings. Both REALTORS® and Affiliates are welcome on this Committee. Meets as needed.    

EDUCATION – Connie Hash, Chair 

Assists with implementation of all educational events including GRI courses and the Annual Legal Update. Develops education classes on topics of current interest to members.  Both REALTORS® and Affiliates are welcome on this Committee.  Meets most months.    

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS – Adam Lynch, Chair 

Meets with and lobbies state legislators on REALTOR® issues.  Interviews local candidates for City Council and Board of Supervisors; develops legislative proposals for submission to VAR. Both REALTORS® and Affiliates are welcome on this Committee. Meets regularly. 

LAKE COUNCIL – Cathie Daniel, Chair 

Serves as resource to share Lake perspective with the RVAR and MLS Boards of Directors. 

MLS MONITORING – Joan Turner, Chair 

Monitors all MLS listings to ensure that all data is complete, accurate and complies with the MLS rules.  Only REALTORS® are eligible for this Committee.  Meets as needed.  This Committee is appointed by the MLS Board of Directors.    

MLS POLICY – Mark Wolford, Chair 

Makes recommendations for changes in RVAR’s MLS System as well as the MLS Rules. Only REALTORS® are eligible for this Committee.  Meets as needed. This Committee is appointed by the MLS Board of Directors.    

PROGRAM & SPECIAL EVENTS – Patti Dickerson, Chair 

Plans and presents all RVAR social functions such as the Installation of Officers and Directors, RVAR Fall Tailgate, 5 O’Clock Hops events, Annual RVAR Golf Tournament (September) and other social events. Also conducts registration for other RVAR events.  Both REALTORS® and Affiliates are welcome on this Committee.  Meets as needed to plan each event.  

STANDARD FORMS – Meg Smith, Chair 

Oversees the content of all RVAR standard forms. Meets most months.    

TECHNOLOGY – Mac Westland, Chair 

Explores new technology as it pertains to REALTORS® and the MLS. Plans technology seminars; prepares videos related to technology. Only REALTORS® are eligible for this Committee.  Meets regularly.  

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Questions about Committees? Contactus@rvar.com 

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