“The Task is to Ask”
Bylaws Committee
• Review bylaws and amend as needed.
• National amendments to local bylaws are automatically 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
• 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
• Prepare an annual budget for approval by the Governing Board.
• Review budget and actual expenditures with the Treasurer as needed.
• Plan and conduct fundraising programs as needed, including funds to enable the Local President, President-Elect and Vice President of Membership to attend national meetings.
Membership Committee
• 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 and 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 a Local Board of REALTORS®.
Nominating Committee
• Fulfill obligations of Chapter bylaws Article VIII Nominations. Must be elected at Annual Election Meeting to serve the following calendar year. Service on this committee is limited to REALTOR®/REALTOR-Associate®
members.
Ways and Means Committee (options of Chapter)
• Assumes from Finance & Budget committee the responsibility to conduct fundraising programs.
• Raises funds to enable the officers to attend national, regional and state meetings.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES (Chapter’s Choice)
Special Committees must consist of not fewer than three (3) members.
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.
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.
Marketing Committee
• 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 National WCR on all newspaper clips mentioning WCR activities.
• Notify National WCR 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 history and publicity.
Newsletter Committee (May be handled by Marketing Committee instead.)
Reservation/Attendance Committee
• Record reservations for Chapter meetings and report as required. In some Chapters, arrange meeting place and menu, responsible for reservations equaling guarantee.
• Maintain attendance records.
Contact Committee
• Plan and coordinate (telephone/e-mail/fax/mail) dissemination of necessary information to Chapter members.
Member of the Year Award Committee
• 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.
Businesswoman of the Year Award
• Award winner is selected by a special committee chaired by the most immediate past president able to serve.