Osceola ReVIEW - December 2008 - (Page 8) JOIN A COMMITTEE! – GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR ASSOCIATION Would you like to get more involved with your Association and help support the programs, products and service initiatives of our industry? Your 2009 President-Elect Sean Ferguson, is seeking volunteers to serve on its many committees, forums, councils, and task forces in a variety of positions and capacities. Please take a look at the committee offerings and indicate your top three choices. STANDING COMMITTEES Grievance Committee – Requests for arbitration and ethical complaints are reviewed by seasoned, experienced REALTOR® members to determine if hearings are warranted. Experience is a requirement and members must be approved by the Board of Directors. Special training is required and participation closed after training date. Professional Standards – Functioning similarly to a court, this committee convenes hearing panels on an as-needed basis to hear matters of alleged unethical conduct by Association members or to provide arbitration. Experience is a requirement and members must be approved by the Board of Directors. Special training is required and participation closed after training date. Service on the Grievance Committee is a prerequisite for service on this committee. PUBLIC POLICY Public Policy Committee – Public Policy Liaison (Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Osceola County, School Board, Celebration) works to develop the Association’s public policy agenda and to foster grass roots support and participation toward achieving the goals of the agenda. REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) – Develops the annual fundraising agenda. The members work on the overall program and assist in developing new leadership to progress the fundraising efforts. Fundraising and organizational skills are a plus, but all are welcome as there are a wide variety of tasks involved. Candidate Screening Committee – Works on screening candidates for public office (City, County, School Board and State Offices). This committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors for candidate support and RPAC funding to the Florida Association of REALTORS® (FAR). Additional education/training may be required to participate on this Committee. BUSINESS SEGMENTS Young Professionals Network – Strives to bring upand-coming professionals together and promote common business interests. Hispanic Network – Will work to bring Hispanic professionals together along with all cultures to promote common business interests. All are encouraged and welcome to join. Affiliate Council – Works on various projects in the Association and community to help promote the real estate profession, while at the same time benefiting from the networking and social events held for REALTOR® members. Central Florida International Alliance – Will work to foster relationships with the international investor and to communicate the value of investing in the United States, especially in Osceola County. Property Management Network – Will work to bring Property Management professionals together and promote common business interests. MEMBER EDUCATION & EVENTS Knowledge Services Team – Reviews the various educational offerings in the industry and assists staff in developing appropriate educational offerings for the various membership generations and skill levels. New Member Welcome Task Force – Works to develop the organization’s ongoing new member experience through the development of beneficial programs, products and services, along with creating an exciting WOW for the member. OSCEOLA BROKERAGE COOPERATIVE The Osceola Brokerage Cooperative (OBC) works to foster cooperation on non-proprietary programs, products and services designed specifically for the transitioning brokerage business model. Only broker members and/or their office management are eligible to participate in the Cooperative. CHARITABLE FOUNDATION Osceola REALTOR® Foundation – Provides funds and volunteers to support affordable/workforce housing; support education; support job opportunities and responds immediately to disaster relief efforts in the Osceola community. Our mission is to improve lives and strengthen our community. The Osceola REALTOR® Foundation works with charities that promote a hands-up/helping hand attitude. ■ 8 Osceola ReVIEW December 2008
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