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: Jerri Gilbert

EDUCATION

• Inform members of educational opportunities offered by the Local Board, State Association, NAR Affiliates, and by nearby educational institutions.
• Monitor the WCR Scholarship fund.
• Chair: Sally Bartz

FINANCE & BUDGET

• Prepare an 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: Bobbi Bracco, Kim Telfer-Raine, Linda Chase, Lindsay Ford, Stephanie Allen, Donna Posey

PROGRAMS

• 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: Bill Chesnutt and Tae Mitchell

ADVERTISING

• 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, newsletter) for the membership.
• Coordinate a photographic record of Chapter activities, for Chapter Excellence Awards submission, history and publicity.
• Chair: Jessica Trumbull Tadlock and Beverly Biehl

WAYS & MEANS

• Spring Fundraiser:  Easter Basket Auction
• Fall Fundraiser: Oktoberfest
• Holiday Auction:  Tree and Wreath Auction
• Chair: Crystal Gober, Stephanie Allen, Mimi Kordsmeier,
  Mary Nelson, Gabriel Corra

Special Committees

CIVICS

• Chair: Sara Schulenberg

DOOR PRIZES

• Chair: Monica Green

E-MAIL

• Chair: Diana Austin

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: Monica Cella

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: Diana Austin, Peg Elsenbroek

NOMINATING CHAIR

• Chair: Donna Posey

PARLIAMENTARIAN

• Chair: Florence Drake

RESERVATIONS COMMITTEE

• Record reservations for Chapter meetings and report as required.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Chair: Johnny Gorden and Doug Trumbull

SCHOLARSHIPS

• Chair: Jeanette Edwards

TECHNOLOGY & NEWSLETTER

• Compile and publish a monthly Chapter newsletter.
• Chair: Dave Goff

WEB SITE

• Compile and publish a monthly Chapter Web site.
• Chair: J. Scott Harris