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Committees
SAR’s various committees and clubs serve our members and the community by:
- Overseeing issues and interests pertinent to our members
- Giving back to the community
- Identifying potential SAR and community partnerships
- Enhancing networking opportunities
- Facilitating key member activities
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee oversees SAR’s financial affairs and budget.
| Chair: |
Appointed by the SAR Board President |
| Meeting schedule: |
3rd Friday of the month at 11:00am |
| Location: |
SAR Board Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
11 Members, 4 of which are current Executive Committee Members |
| Membership term: |
2 years |
| Prerequisite: |
Executive Committee Membership and/or appointment by the Board President |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® only |
| Staff Contacts: |
Greg Wilson, Director of Finance and Operation
Nelson Janes, Executive Vice President |
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Business & Technology Expo
The Expo Committee:
- Helps plan the annual fall regional technology faire, including speaker selection, site layout and sponsorship recruitment.
- Works cooperatively with Placer, El Dorado and Yolo County Association Members
| Chair: |
Appointed by the SAR Board President |
| Meeting schedule: |
Third Tuesday of each month from 2:00 - 4:00pm |
| Location: |
SAR Board Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
8 - 20 Members |
| Membership term: |
Annual |
| Prerequisite: |
Interest in planning events |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® and affiliates |
| Staff Contact: |
Deborah Grinnell, Director of Meetings and Events |
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CanTree Committee
- CanTree is SAR's most important and highest profile charitable event.
- Requires significant volunteer resources from September - December
| Chair: |
Appointed by the SAR Board President |
| Meeting schedule: |
1st Thursday of each month from 10:15 - 11:30am |
| Location: |
SAR Board Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
12 - 20 Members |
| Membership term: |
Annual |
| Prerequisite: |
None |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® and Affiliates |
| Staff Contact: |
Deborah Grinnell, Director of Meetings & Events |
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Community Relations Committee
- Enhances community relationships
- Identifies potential SAR and community partnerships
- Works to increase SAR’s image, involvement and visibility
| Chair: |
Appointed by the SAR Board President |
| Meeting schedule: |
1st Tuesday of each month from 10:15 - 11:45am |
| Location: |
SAR Board Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
15 - 20 Members |
| Membership term: |
Annual |
| Prerequisite: |
Interest in Community Service |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® and Affiliates |
| Staff Contact: |
Janelle Fallan, Director of Public Affairs |
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Education Committee
- Oversees SAR's Education Program development by suggesting new courses and assisting in proposed class and instructor reviews
- Helps with student registration and, at times, instructor introductions
- Members serve as monitors during California Department of Real Estate (DRE) accredited classes
- Helps market courses through public speaking opportunities and office visits
| Chair: |
Appointed by the SAR Board President |
| Meeting schedule: |
2nd Monday of each month from 10:30 - 11:30am |
| Location: |
SAR Board Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
12 - 14 Members |
| Membership term: |
Annual |
| Prerequisite: |
None |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® and Affiliates |
| Staff Contact: |
Judy Wegener, Director of Education & Communications |
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Equal Opportunity/Cultural Diversity Committee
- The Equal Opportunity/Cultural Diversity Committee works to disseminate information and education, primarily through partnering and connecting with community-oriented, equal opportunity groups and organizations.
- The committee’s primary focus is Fair Housing Month, which occurs each April.
| Chair: |
Appointed by the SAR Board President |
| Meeting schedule: |
2nd Thursday of each month from 11:15am - 12:15pm |
| Location: |
SAR Board Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
6 - 12 Members |
| Membership term: |
Annual |
| Prerequisite: |
Interest in Cultural Diversity Issues |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® and Affiliates |
| Staff Contact: |
Janelle Fallan, Director of Public Affairs |
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Government Relations Committee
- Establishes policy and positions on governmental issues affecting REALTORS and residential property owners.
- Policy authority independent of the Board of Directors.
| Chair: |
Immediate Past President of SAR |
| Meeting schedule: |
1st Tuesday from 10:45am - 12:15pm |
| Location: |
SAR Board Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
10 - 16 Members, 3 of whom must be Past Presidents |
| Membership term: |
1 year |
| Prerequisite: |
Prior or concurrent Membership on the Board of Directors or prior Membership on the Legislative Committee |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® only |
| Staff Contact: |
Janelle Fallan, Director of Public Affairs |
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Grievance Committee
On an as-needed basis, the Grievance Committee reviews ethical complaints to determine if hearings are warranted.
| Chair: |
Appointed by the SAR Board President |
| Meeting schedule: |
3rd Thursday of the month from 10:00 - 11:30am |
| Location: |
SAR Board Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
12 members |
| Membership term: |
3-year staggered terms |
| Prerequisite: |
Minimum five years of real estate industry experience; two years SAR Membership; Board appointment; attendance at annual training |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® only |
| Staff Contact: |
Pat Lowell, Director of Professional Standards |
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Hometown Heroes Committee
- Reviews nominations of SAR Members for recognition of noteworthy community service work
- Promotes the Hometown Hero Program
| Chair: |
Appointed by the SAR Board President |
| Meeting schedule: |
3rd Tuesday of each month from 2:00 - 3:00pm |
| Location: |
SAR President's Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
Open |
| Membership term: |
One year |
| Prerequisite: |
Interest in promoting community service |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® and Affiliates |
| Staff Contact: |
Janelle Fallan, Director of Public Affairs |
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Housing Opportunities Committee
- Promotes Sacramento area housing opportunities and affordability
- Educates the real estate community and general public about housing opportunities
| Chair: |
Appointed by the SAR Board President |
| Meeting schedule: |
4th Wednesday of each month from 2:00 - 3:00pm. |
| Location: |
SAR Board Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
12 - 20 Members |
| Membership term: |
One year |
| Prerequisite: |
Real estate industry experience and Board appointment |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® and Affiliates |
| Staff Contact: |
Nelson Janes, Executive Vice President |
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Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee:
- Serves as an open discussion forum and as a clearinghouse for issues
- Real estate issues identified by the Legislative Committee will be forwarded to the Government Relations Committee for policy decisions and appropriate action by Staff, contracted lobbyist and volunteers
| Chair: |
Appointed by the SAR Board President |
| Meeting schedule: |
Third Friday each month from 9:30 - 10:45am |
| Location: |
SAR Board Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
TBD |
| Membership term: |
One year |
| Prerequisite: |
Interest in government and political affairs |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® and Affiliates |
| Staff Contact: |
Nelson Janes, Executive Vice President |
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Masters Club Steering Committee
- Sets policy and oversees application process
- Plans and manages educational, networking and fundraising events
| Chair: |
Elected by Masters Club Members |
| Meeting schedule: |
Second Thursday of the month from 9:30 - 11:00am |
| Location: |
SAR Board Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
21 |
| Membership term: |
Two-year staggered terms |
| Prerequisite: |
Recommendation by a Steering Committee Member and proven track record of Membership in the Masters Club. |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® only |
| Staff Contact: |
Deborah Grinnell, Director of Meetings and Events |
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Political Action Committee
- Responsible for solicitation, management and appropriation of revenues from the REALTOR Action Fund (PAC).
- Authority independent of the SAR Board of Directors.
| Chair: |
Appointed by the SAR Board President |
| Meeting schedule: |
As needed |
| Location: |
SAR Board Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
Not less than 10 Members including broker, agent and designated REALTORS® representation |
| Membership term: |
3-year staggered terms |
| Prerequisite: |
Prior Grievance Committee experience; Board appointment; minimum of 5 years as a real estate licensee and 3 years SAR Membership; attendance at annual training |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® only |
| Staff Contact: |
Pat Lowell, Director of Professional Standards |
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Professional Standards Committee
On an as-needed basis, the Professional Standards Committee convenes hearing tribunals to provide arbitration or to hear matters of alleged unethical conduct by SAR members.
| Chair: |
Appointed by the SAR Board President |
| Meeting schedule: |
As needed |
| Location: |
SAR Board Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
Not less than 10 Members including broker, agent and designated REALTORS® representation |
| Membership term: |
3-year staggered terms |
| Prerequisite: |
Prior Grievance Committee experience; Board appointment; minimum of 5 years as a real estate licensee and 3 years SAR Membership; attendance at annual training |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® only |
| Staff Contact: |
Pat Lowell, Director of Professional Standards |
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Clubs:
Masters Club
The Master's Club provides programs and services to enhance the competency, professionalism, and productivity of its members, and to recognize the achievements of top REALTORS® who have earned a level of excellence in real estate sales.
- SAR's top producing agents who participate in networking and charitable activities
- Members must meet the annual production criteria, submit their application and pay their annual dues
| Meeting schedule: |
2nd Thursday of each month at 9:30am |
| Location: |
SAR Mack Powell Auditorium, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Open to: |
Master's Club Steering Committee Members |
| Staff Contact: |
Deborah Grinnell, Director of Meetings and Events
Aileen Santee, President |
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Realtists
Realtists are a member of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), a national trade association dedicated to bringing together the nation's minority professionals in the real estate industry to promote the meaningful exchange of ideas about member business and how best to serve clientele.
| Meeting schedule: |
2nd Thursday of each month at 8:30am |
| Location: |
SAR Mack Powell Auditorium, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® and Affiliates |
| Staff Contact: |
Henry O. Curry III
www.sacrealtist.com |
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Women's Council of REALTORS®
Chartered through the state and national WCR organizations, the local chapter of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR) provides:
- Education
- Leadership development
- Networking opportunities
| Meeting schedule: |
4th Thursday of each month from 11:30am - 1:00pm |
| Location: |
SAR Mack Powell Auditorium, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Open to: |
Female and male REALTORS® and Affiliates |
| Contact: |
Marvelene Weyer, President
marvlus1@comcast.net |
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Young Professionals Council
| Meeting schedule: |
3rd Thursday of each month from 9:00 - 10:00am |
| Location: |
SAR Mack Powell Auditorium, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee Size: |
TBD |
| Membership Term: |
1 Year |
| Prerequisite: |
Age under 40 |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® and Affiliates |
| Staff Contact: |
Deborah Grinnell, Director of Meetings & Events |
| Other: |
Monthly mixers Click here for more info |
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