Pikes Peak Chapter
430 N. Tejon St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Would you like to participate in the Women's Council of REALTORS®
Contact Barb Robbins, WCR President, Prudential Colorado, Woodland Park, 337-7033
or barobbins@msn.com
Here is a list of the following WCR Committees and Chairpersons:

President Barbara Robbins
Secretary Rhoda Scharfenberg
Treasurer Jean Daniell
Vice President of Membership Mary Fryer
Nominating Committee Lori VanDerWege
  • Must be elected at Annual Election meeting in September to serve the following calendar year.
PPAR Staff Liaison Michele Van Metre
  • Take reservations for monthly luncheons and report pertinent PPAR information.  Coordinate with other members of WCR Governing Board for additional assistance.
2006-07 Committee Descriptions and Chairpersons
Budget & Finance Committee  
          Door Prizes Ruthie Kline
          Holiday Auction  
          Table Vendors  
  • Prepare an annual budget for approval at the first governing board meeting

  • Review budget and actual expenditures with the Treasurer as needed

  • Plan and conduct fund raising programs as needed including funds to enable the Local President and President Elect to attend national meetings plus others as allowed by the board

  • Door Prize - Gather door prizes and sell tickets at the monthly lunches for fundraising.

  • Holiday Auctions - Coordinate annual holiday auction, items and sponsors, for fundraising

  • Table Vendors - Solicit vendors to sponsor tables at the monthly luncheons.

Bylaws Committee  
  • Review bylaws, amends as needed, and notifies members.
  • Submit amendments to national WCR for approval.  National amendments to local bylaws are automatically binding and local bylaws in conflict with the model bylaws will not be approved.
  • Develop and review periodically Standing Rules, which should be voted on each year
Membership Marketing Committee Mary Fryer
          New Orientation   
          Recruiting & Retention  
          Website Scott Whitbeck
  • Recruit new members by planning a Chapter membership campaign that encourages and challenges members to recruit new members
  • Plan for recognition of new members at Chapter meetings.
  • Retain existing membership and re-recruit "dropped" members
  • Notify national WCR, state and local officers of changes of status or addresses of membership
  • Compile and publish a Chapter Roster
  • Pre-qualify candidates for national affiliate membership - make sure your Chapter is under the 30% limit and the individual holds membership in the local board of REALTORS®
  • New Orientation - orientate new members to WCR before they get installed.
  • Recruiting & Retention - Retain existing membership and re-recruit members that have dropped.
  • Website - Update local WCR website,  www.pikespeakwcr.com ,on a regular basis as a member benefit.
Education & Program Committee Barb Robbins
  • Plan programs that will increase membership productivity and income
  • Carry out program plans - completing arrangements for speakers, panelists, etc.
  • Evaluate programs impact and success
  • Inform members of educational opportunities offered by the local & state associations, NAR affiliates and by local education institutions
Hospitality Committee Ruthie Kline
          Awards & Recognition  
          Historian/Photographer  Aaron Foder
  • Welcome newcomers to Chapter meetings and introduce them to the members
  • Encourage unity and friendship within the Chapter
  • Communicate on behalf of the Chapter with members who are ill or bereaved.
  • Awards & Recognition - recognize members for outstanding achievement and leadership in the real estate industry and community.
  • Historian/Photographer - take photos at WCR and special events and put together a scrapbook.
Parliamentarian   
  • An expert in the rules and usages of committees -  Works closely with the bylaws committee
Past President's Council  Judy Carty
  • Advise, help, mentor and inspire REALTORS into joining WCR and leadership positions
Member of the Year Committee Judy Carty
Affiliate of the Year Committee Ruthie Kline
  • Chairman is award recipient from previous year.  Guidelines to follow are in the Standing Rules

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