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Areas of Concentration

Backgound/Expertise

Have you been at any time involved in any of the following? (if so, use the comment box below to tell us a bit about your experience; your comments about your expertise will assist VAR leaders in fitting you to the right opportunity).

Please tell us about the area(s) of experience or expertise you've checked above, or about any other areas of experience or expertise not listed:

AREAS OF INTEREST

Below are descriptions of VAR's four Advocacy Groups, as well as specific opportunities for service under the purview of each group.

If you wish to be considered for appointment to an Advocacy Group for the coming year, PLEASE INDICATE YOUR FIRST AND SECOND CHOICES ONLY, below.

In addition, under each Advocacy Group, mark any specific role for which you'd be willing to serve. You may mark a role under any Advocacy Group even if that group is not your first or second choice for appointment as an AG member.

First Choice: Public Policy
Second Choice: Public Policy
The Public Policy Advocacy Group oversees VAR's legislative efforts, including lobbying, grassroots, and regulatory actions. The Group works on a regular basis with the Virginia Real Estate Board and the Real Estate Appraiser Board. The RPAC of Virginia provides you with the opportunity to fund legislative issues and support pro-REALTOR? positions and pro-business candidates.

I have exerience in political campaigns and elections.
I have experience as a lobbyist / political consultant.
I am willing to contact elected officials to support REALTOR? positions.
I am willing to help raise money for RPAC.
I know my state legislator on a first-name basis.
I am willing to serve on a limited-scope working group on issues related to Public Policy / Political Advocacy.

First Choice: Information Management
Second Choice: Information Management
The Information Management Advocacy Group is responsible for Commonwealth magazine and other VAR communications; member research and surveys; member services (discount programs); marketing and event promotion; technology and the VAR websites; and new member outreach.

I am willing to be a spokesperson on REALTOR? issues.
I would like to work with the member services and sponsorships program.
I am interested in providing input on new technologies.
I am interested in providing input on Commonwealth magazine.
I am interested in providing input on member savings programs.

First Choice: Professional Development
Second Choice: Professional Development
The Professional Development Advocacy Group is responsible for oversight of the Virginia REALTOR Institute (GRI) Program and GRI designation, the annual Legislative and Education Conference in February, and the Plugged In convention in the fall. The PDAG also oversees the Broker/Manager Executive Conference, Leadership Development Workshop and Instructor Training workshops. This Group also oversees the VAR member recognition program.

I have experience as an instructor and am willing to teach other REALTORS?.
I am willing to help develop REALTOR? educational course material.
I am willing to assist in developing/planning VAR meetings.
I am interested in working with VAR member recognition programs.
I am willing to serve on a limited-scope working group on issues related to Professional Development.

First Choice: Risk Management
Second Choice: Risk Management
The Risk Management Advocacy Group oversees VAR's professional standards curriculum and training, legal action and the VAR Legal Hotline, mediation and arbitration, and VAR's standard forms. VAR provides substantive training on Code of Ethics precepts and enforcement procedures, and trains hundreds of instructors each year to extend this education on to even more members.

I am willing to help develop VAR standard forms.
I would like to serve on Professional Standards hearing panels.
I have experience as a Professional Standards / Code of Ethics instructor.
I am willing to serve on a limited-scope working group on issues related to Risk Management.

Administration

I am interested in helping to develop VAR administrative/operational/financial policies.
I am interested in helping to help develop VAR's Strategic Plan.
I am interested in serving as a Virginia Real Estate Educational Foundation (VREEF) Trustee.
I am interested in helping oversee VAR's REALTOR Leadership Developoment Program.
I am willing to serve on a limited-scope working group on issues related to Administration.

Specialties Group Interests

Commercial
Property Management
Relocation
International
VA Managers Council
Appraisal

YOUR SCHEDULE

Knowing how much time you wish to volunteer will help us in fitting you to one (or more) of the VAR service opportunities listed above. I prefer to volunteer my time:

One to two hours a month
Three to five hours a month
One day each quarter
Once or twice a year for a day each time

Note: The work of most VAR groups is accomplished via a mixture of in-person meetings and conference calls. Please indicate: When necessary, I am able to travel to Advocacy Group or working group meetings.

Yes
No

THANK YOU for your interest in your association. The information you've provided above will assure that you are considered for any appointment opportunities in which you've expressed an interest. Advocacy Group appointments are usually made by the incoming VAR president and president-elect in the autumn. You will be contacted by VAR if you are selected to serve. Special Working Groups are created and appointments made as specific needs arise. If you have questions, contact VAR's Anne Taylor at anne@varealtor.com or Scott Brunner at scott@varealtor.com .