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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
To join an SAR Committee, please fax or drop off this completed form.
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee oversees SAR's financial affairs and budget.
| Chair: |
Ron Greenwood, Secretary/Treasurer |
| Meeting schedule: |
3rd Friday of the month at 1:00pm |
| 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: |
Christopher Ly, Director of Finance
Dave Tanner, Chief Executive Officer |
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Nor Cal Real Estate Expo
Formerly known as the Fall Conference Committee:
- Helps plan the annual expo, including speaker selection, site layout and sponsorship recruitment.
- Works cooperatively with Placer, El Dorado and Yolo County Association Members
| Chair: |
Leon Williams |
| 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 Marketing and Events |
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Christmas CanTree Committee
- CanTree is SAR's most important and highest profile charitable event.
- Requires significant volunteer resources from September - December
| Chair: |
Kathie Bell |
| 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 Marketing and Events |
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Community Outreach Committee - see Volunteer Coordinating Committee
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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 market courses through public speaking opportunities
| Chair: |
Franco Garcia |
| Meeting schedule: |
2nd Monday of each month from 9:00 - 10:00am |
| Location: |
SAR Board Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
12 - 17 Members |
| Membership term: |
Annual |
| Prerequisite: |
None |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® and Affiliates |
| Staff Contact: |
Judy Wegener, Director of Education |
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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.
| Chair: |
Tong Veu |
| Meeting schedule: |
2nd Thursday of each month from 11:30am - 12:45pm |
| 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 Community Relations &
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, Community Relations Manager |
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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: |
Patrick Lieuw, Immediate Past President |
| Meeting schedule: |
3rd Tuesday at 10:00am in the Board Room |
| Location: |
SAR Board Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
10 – 16 Members, three of whom must be Past Presidents |
| Membership term: |
1 year |
| Prerequisite: |
REALTORS® appointed by the SAR President |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® only, appointed by President |
| Staff Contact: |
Caylyn Brown, Government Affairs Director |
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Grievance Committee
On an as-needed basis, the Grievance Committee reviews ethical complaints to determine if hearings are warranted.
| Chair: |
Randall Hom |
| 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: |
Devyn Henry, Director of Professional Standards & Administration |
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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: |
Barbara Lebrecht |
| Meeting schedule: |
4th Tuesday of each month from 2:30 - 4:00pm. |
| 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: |
Janelle Fallan, Director of Community Relations &
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, Community Relations Manager |
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Internship Committee
- The purpose of the Internship Committee is to structure and enhance SAR’s Internship Program
- Market and evaluate the effectiveness of the program
| Chair: |
Brian McMartin |
| Meeting schedule: |
1st Thursday of each month from 1:00 - 2:00pm. |
| Location: |
SAR President's Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
6 - 12 Members |
| Membership term: |
One year |
| Prerequisite: |
Real estate industry experience and Chair appointment |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® and Affiliates |
| Staff Contact: |
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, Director of Education |
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Marketing and Communications Committee
| Chair: |
Kellie Swayne |
| Meeting schedule: |
2nd Monday of each month from 2:30 - 4:00pm. |
| Location: |
SAR President's Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
6 - 12 Members |
| Membership term: |
One year |
| Prerequisite: |
Marketing experience |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® and Affiliates |
| Staff Contact: |
Judy Wegener, Director of Education |
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Public Issues Forum
The Public Issues Forum:
- 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: |
Jeff Grenz |
| Meeting schedule: |
Third Friday each month from 9:30 - 10:45am |
| Location: |
SAR Board Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
Various according to forum topic |
| Membership term: |
One year |
| Prerequisite: |
Interest in government and political affairs |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® and Affiliates |
| Staff Contact: |
Caylyn Brown, Government Affairs Director |
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Masters Club Steering Committee
- Sets policy and oversees application process
- Plans and manages educational, networking and fundraising events
| Chair: |
Steve Galster, Masters Club President |
| 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 Marketing and Events |
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Political Action Trustees Committee
- Responsible for solicitation, management and appropriation of revenues from the REALTOR® Action Fund (PAC).
- Authority independent of the SAR Board of Directors.
| Chair: |
Charlene Singley |
| Meeting schedule: |
First Thursday at 2:00pm in the Board Room |
| Location: |
SAR Board Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
Not less than 10 REALTOR® Members who contribute to BORPAC at the $197 level |
| Membership term: |
3-year staggered terms |
| Prerequisite: |
Appointed by the PAC nominating Committee and approved by the Board of Directors |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® only |
| Staff Contact: |
Caylyn Brown, Government Affairs Director |
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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: |
Ed Anderson |
| 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: |
Devyn Henry, Director of Professional Standards & Administration |
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Technology Advisory Committee
Meet with staff to review and recommend new or improved technologies for use by Staff, bring the latest technology to SAR Members and establish a monthly column in the newsletter featuring new technologies as well as Tech Tip videos.
| Chair: |
Steve Ostrom |
| Meeting schedule: |
As needed |
| Location: |
SAR President's Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
6 - 12 |
| Membership term: |
1 year |
| Prerequisite: |
An understanding of the latest technology and its application to the real estate industry |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® and Affiliates |
| Staff Contact: |
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, Network Administrator |
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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: |
Various Events |
| Location: |
SAR Mack Powell Auditorium, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Open to: |
Masters Club Members |
| Staff Contact: |
Deborah Grinnell, Director of Meetings and Events |
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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 Marketing and Events |
| Other: |
Monthly mixers Click here for more info |
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Volunteer Coordinating Committee
- Enhances REALTOR® image
- Promote volunteer activities both within SAR and to the general public
| Chair: |
Kelean Barragan |
| Meeting schedule: |
1st Tuesday of each month from 10:30 - 11:30am |
| Location: |
SAR Board Room, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento |
| Committee size: |
12 - 20 Members |
| Membership term: |
Annual |
| Prerequisite: |
Interest in coordinating volunteers |
| Open to: |
REALTORS® and Affiliates |
| Staff Contact: |
Janelle Fallan, Director of Community Relations &
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, Community Relations Manager |
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