Committees
Get involved – join a FAAR committee that appeals to you.Joining a FAAR committee is a great way to get involved with the Association and network with fellow agents. FAAR has a multitude of options that appeal to every discipline within real estate and builds on the many talents of our members. The incoming President selects chairs and the incoming President-Elect selects vice chairs for the current year.
Read about the 10 ways it pays to be on a committee!
Committees
Education/Professional Development Committee
Coordinates education programs for FAAR including trending topics, designation courses and continuing education offerings. Policy maker for the FAAR Academy. Seeks instructors and facilitators from the membership. Group meets monthly.
Chair: Michele Freemyers, mfreemyers@ekkotitle.com
Vice Chair: Kevin McGrath, fredva@lnf.com
Staff Contact: Barbara Castillo, bcastillo@faarmembers.com
Public Policy/RPAC Committee
Monitors issues affecting home ownership and the real estate industry. Establishes relationships with area legislators. The RPAC sub group raises the awareness of the importance of RPAC and spearheads fundraising activities. Meets monthly.
Chair: Christine Singhass, housingopps@gmail.com
Vice Chair: Chip Taylor, connectwithchip@gmail.com
Staff Contact: Kim McClellan, kmcclellan@faarmembers.com
Events Committee
Composed of REALTOR® and affiliate members, who plan, organize and execute FAAR social events. The events create a networking opportunity within the Realtor® community.
Chair: Sharon Shade, sharonshade.remaxbroker@gmail.com
Vice Chair: Donna Schmidt, donna.schmidt@ahs.com
Staff Contact: Julie Carriger, jcarriger@faarmembers.com
Community Service Committee
Represents Realtors® through performing good works for the community. For example, making dinners at the Homeless Shelter, sponsoring a tour house in the annual Fredericksburg Candlelight Tour, Secret Santa Christmas gift giving, working on Habitat for Humanity fundraising events. Meets monthly.
Co-Chair: Stephanie Lyles, Stephanie.Lyles@nswcfcu.org
Co-Chair: Cindi Bowen, fbmktg@hhhunt.com
Staff Contact: Barbara Castillo, bcastillo@faarmembers.com
Awards Committee
Establishes awards criteria and reviews applications. The program of awards recognizes a member’s professionalism, association and community involvement and encourages members to become active in FAAR. Meets twice a year.
Chair: Chip Taylor, connectwithchip@gmail.com
Vice Chair: Carol Sondrini, carolsondrini@gmail.com
Staff Contact: Pat Breme, pbreme@faarmembers.com
This group discusses and evaluates how agents can use technology to strengthen their business and oversees the association’s communication plan. This committee also monitors FAAR’s website for usability and effectiveness and advises FAAR staff on technology upgrades to the office. Meets monthly followed by an open workshop called “Tech Time.”
Chair: Clay Murray, cmurray@cbeva.com
Vice Chair: Kent Schrader, kschrader@lendtheway.com
Staff Contact: Lauren Zuza, lzuza@faarmembers.com
Young Professionals Network
Works to promote professional relationships among young real estate professionals or those new to real estate and to support the Realtor® community now and in the future. Facilitates exchange of ideas in a social setting; offers educational opportunities. Assists FAAR to identify and engage future leaders. Serves the community through volunteer work to enhance the Realtor® visibility and image. Meets monthly.
Chair: Tiffany Prine, t.prine@yahoo.com
Vice Chair: Pam Downing, pdowning@cbeva.com
Staff Contact: Lori Hillard-Wehr, lhillardwehr@faarmembers.com
Managing Broker Network
Supports the Realtor® broker community through sharing industry resources and networking. Facilitates exchange of ideas in a social setting; offers educational opportunities. Meets monthly.
Chair: Lauren Tate, lt@c21nm.com
Vice Chair: Matthew Rathbun, matthew@cbeva.com
Staff Contact: Barbara Castillo, bcastillo@faarmembers.com
Property Management Working Group
Focuses on agents who do property management/leasing. Alternates meeting format with round table discussions and educational presentations. Meets every other month.
Chair: Dawn Josemans, djosemans@cbeva.com
Vice Chair: Ashley Sebero, ahoward@cbeva.comStaff Contact: kmcclellan@faarmembers.com
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Staff Contact: Barbara Castillo, bcastillo@faarmembers.com
Governance
Grievance Committee
Grievance reviews ethics complaints and requests for arbitration from agents and the public and determines whether they merit a hearing. The group also administers the Citation System. Membership requires an annual training session and three years’ experience as an agent. Caseload dictates meetings. Training to be a mediator is available.
Chair: Alicia Angstadt, angstadtregroup@gmail.com
Vice Chair: Matthew Rathbun, matthew@cbeva.com
Staff Contact: Pat Breme, pbreme@faarmembers.com
Professional Standards Committee
Panels of Professional Standards members hold hearings to determine whether violations of the Code of Ethics have occurred or to resolve procuring cause issues. Membership requires an annual training session and three years’ experience as an agent. Caseload dictates meetings. Training to be an ombudsman is available.
Chair: Lynn Lenahan, getwithlynn@gmail.com
Vice Chair: Sherry Bailey, c21bailey@aol.com
Staff Contact: Pat Breme, pbreme@faarmembers.com
Meets 2-3 times a year to formulate the annual association budget and to address financial issues. The Committee reviews FAAR investments to make recommendations to the BOD for enhancement of the portfolio. Composed of the Executive Committee or by appointment.
Chair: Carrie Danko, carrieldanko@gmail.com
Staff Contact: Linda Alsop, lalsop@faarmembers.com
Nominations Committee
Interviews potential candidates for Board of Directors positions. Membership dictated by the Bylaws.
Chair: Kevin McGrath, fredva@lnf.com
Vice Chair: Arlene Mason, amason@coldwellbankerelite.com
Staff Contact: Pat Breme, pbreme@faarmembers.com
Leadership Development Seeks out potential leaders. Evaluates BOD performance.
Chair: TBA
Staff Contact: Pat Breme, pbreme@faarmembers.com
Fredericksburg Realtors® Foundation
Provides grants to local charitable organizations whose clients struggle with hardships that threaten their ability to secure and retain shelter. The Board of Directors appoints the nine Governors for a three-year term. Membership is encouraged to apply when positions become vacant. The Foundation’s mission is to assist local housing related area agencies and programs. Meets monthly.
President: Mary Beth Rich, marybethrichrealtor@gmail.com
President-Elect: Anne Overington, anneo@c21redwood.com
Staff Contact: Kim McClellan, kmcclellan@faarmembers.com
External Groups
Meetup
Meets for Friendsgiving in November and Random Acts of Kindness in December for networking, sharing and fun.
Chair: Chip Taylor, connectwithchip@gmail.com
Women’s Council of Realtors®
Meets monthly to network and provide educational information.
President: Sha Williams-Hinnant, realtorsha@gmail.com