2026 WVAR Committee Sign-up Form

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Education Committee

The Education Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending all Continuing Education, NAR Designation Courses, and monthly Power Lunches that will be offered at the Association during the calendar year. The Committee also reviews the New Member Orientation Program and recommends any necessary changes. The Education Committee meets 4-5 times per year or as needed. 

Finance/Facilities Committee

The Finance and Facilities Committee reviews the Association's financial statements and the annual budget before submission to the Board of Directors.It also makes recommendations for needed repairs or updates to the Volusia Ave headquarters and any. The Finance and Facilities Committee meets 2-4 times per year. 

Only REALTOR members are eligible to serve on this committee. 2026 Chair - Andrew Comeens, Treasurer

Member Services Committee

The Member Services Committee plans social and networking events for the year, the annual awards and installation gala and also attends to any special sessions that would be needed to update members on important items such as contract changes.  The committee is also responsible for reviewing any new products or services that are being proposed for the membership.  The committee also conducts all surveys, and reviews all special requests for programs or services by the membership.   This committee meets 3-5 times per year.

RPAC Fundraising Committee

The PAC Committee plans and facilitates all RPAC fundraisers for the given year, including the annual Spring and October fundraising events.  This group will solicit contributions for RPAC and for RPAC events, such as auction items, sponsorships, and ticket sales for events. The group will also work towards increasing the participation of members in RPAC by educating members on what RPAC does, and also recruit new major investors. This committee meets 3-4 times per year for approximately 1 hour.  

Professional Standards Committee

This committee is composed of MANY members and is often referred to as the "jury duty" committee. A small number of diverse members may be called to sit on hearing panels should a complaint be forwarded from our grievance committee. Training in January of 2024 is required to sit on this committee and will be provided by the Board at no cost. Only REALTOR members are eligible to serve on this committee. Sitting Members of the Board of Directors as well as the Grievance Committee CAN NOT serve on the Professional Standards Committee. This Committee does not meet as a group/whole but instead a few members at a time may be called on when necessary throughout the calendar year to serve on panels. 

MLS Advisory Committee

The MLS Advisory Committee meets quarterly to give suggestions, recommendations and feedback on items that affect the operation of the Multiple Listing Service. The committee is chaired by the MAC Representative from Stellar MLS. Only REALTOR members are eligible to serve on this committee. 2024 CHAIR - Lita Handy Peters / 2024 VICE CHAIR - Beverley Hibbert

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee keeps tabs on what's happening in the areas of government, ensuring WVAR is aware of possible changes to private property rights, and also working with elected officials to ensure they understand the cause/effect of legislation on housing and affordability. This committee also interviews candidates for office and makes recommendations for PAC funding. Only REALTOR members are eligible to serve on this committee. There is some travel with this committee as they are invited to travel with expenses paid by WVAR to Tallahassee for our annual state lobbying activity which will be Jan 9th and 10th, 2024.

Grievance Committee

The Grievance Committee reviews ethics complaints as well as requests for arbitration to determine if they merit a hearing from the Professional Standards Committee. There are only 5 members of the committee, and each individual serves a 2-year term. There cannot be more than one individual from a single real estate company on the Grievance Committee. Prior experience serving on a Professional Standards panel is required. This committee is only open to REALTOR members. (1 seat is available for a 2 year term 2024/25). 2025 CHAIR - Christina Serafine

Global Business Committee

The Global Business Committee meets on an as-needed basis to introduce new education, programs, and events to members of the association regarding international real estate and working with foreign nationals, to ensure members are prepared to succeed when working on international transactions. All REALTOR members are invited to sit on this committee.

Young Professionals Network

YPN helps real estate professionals excel in their careers by giving them the tools and encouragement to become involved in four core areas by attending Realtor conferences and pursue leadership roles with their local, state, and national association, by taking an active role in policy discussions and advocacy issues; being informed about the latest industry news and trends. Networks and learns from one another by attending events, participating in online communication, and seeking out mentoring opportunities and Become exceptional members of their community by demonstrating a high level of REALTOR® professionalism and volunteering for causes they feel passionate about. WVARs YPN plans many of the community outreach programs as well as topical educational offerings.  This group meets monthly for 1 hour.