2016 BAKERSFIELD ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

TASK FORCE/COMMITTEES Get Involved…Together we can make a difference in our Community

JOHN 3:16

ASSOCIATION TASK FORCE / COMMITTEE CHART Bill Redmond 2016 President

Strategic Goals

I. EDUCATE

II. ENGAGE

Athena Collup

Derek Sprague

2016 Oversight Officer SecretaryTreasurer

2016 Oversight Officer Vice President

III. LEAD

IV. ADVOCATE

Midge Jimerson

Sheri Anthes

2016 Oversight Officer President Elect

2016 Oversight Officer Immediate Past President

V. SERVE

2016 Oversight Officer

Ashley Weaver Director

Strategic Alliances n Educational Events DC: Athena Collup Chair: Lisa Belt Vice Chair: Doreen Lane SL: Cindy Kiser n Commercial Investment DC: Kevin Palla Chair: Kevin Palla Vice Chair: Pete Peralta SL: Claudia Bugarin n Diversity DC: Wayland Louie Chair: William Chicas Vice Chair: Misty Jeffries SL: Elissa Valdovinos n Membership/ Orientation (Includes Career Booster) DC: Scott Knoeb Chair: Ronda Newport Vice Chair: Scott Knoeb SL: Cindy Kiser & Cody Brown n Technology DC: Derek Sprague Chair: Derek Sprague Vice Chair: Nik Boone SL: Jamey Lyster

n Affiliates DC: Darlene Tobias Chair: Barbara Wells Vice Chair: Michele Cooper SL: Linda Curutchague

n Grievance Chair: Bill Mell Vice Chair: Alfredo Bahena SL: Linda Jay & Claudia Bugarin

n Attendance & Reception DC: Midge Jimerson Chair: Debi Roberson Vice Chair: Tina Price SL: Cindy Kiser & Loli Ruiz

n Leadership Academy DC: Sheri Anthes Chair: Sheri Anthes SL: Linda Jay

n Brokers Advisory Group DC: Brian Tuttle Chair: Scott Tobias SL: Linda Jay n Brokers Forum DC: Pam Epps Chair: Saul Bernal Vice Chair: Jason Thoele SL: Linda Jay n Communications DC: Ashley Weaver Chair: Derek Sprague Vice Chair: Ashley Weaver SL: Linda Jay & Carol Duran n MLS Open Forum DC: Wayland Louie Chair: Tim Roberts Vice Chair: Paul Robles SL: Loli Ruiz & Jamey Lyster n YPN Chair: Ashley Weaver Vice Chair: Scott Knoeb SL: Elissa Valdovinos & Cody Brown

*Scholarship Trustees

NOTE: DC = Director Coordinator SL = Staff Liaison

n WCR President: Ashley Weaver President Elect: Michele Cooper

n Professional Standards Chair: Mike Saba Vice Chair: Raul Rodriguez SL: Linda Jay & Claudia Bugarin n Strategic Planning/Finance DC: Athena Collup Chair: Athena Collup Vice Chair: Wayland Louie SL: Linda Jay & Ginger Edwards n Nominating DC: Sheri Anthes Chair: Sheri Anthes SL: Linda Jay n C.A.R. Bill Redmond Sheri Anthes Midge Jimerson Athena Collup David Knoeb Jeanne Radsick Derek Sprague Theresa Olson Scott Tobias (Region 12 Immediate Past Chair)

Linda Jay n NAR Jeanne Radsick Linda Jay n YPN Advisory DC: Bill Redmond Chair: Ashley Weaver Vice Chair: Scott Knoeb SL: Elissa Valdovinos & Cody Brown

n LCRC Chair: Jeanne Radsick SL: Kim Schaefer n R.GOV DC: Darlene Tobias Co-Chair: Carol Helm Co-Chair: Martha Johnson Vice-Chair: Theresa Olson SL: Kim Schaefer

*REALTORS® CARE n Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Inc. [BARCF-501(c)(3)] *Includes Scholarships DC: Sheri Anthes SL: Linda Jay n Equal Opportunity DC: Pam Epps Chair: Martha Johnson Vice Chair: Jenny McClean SL: Claudia Bugarin n Sally’s Place DC: Wayland Louie Chair: Cheri Romero Co-Vice Chair: Misty Jefferies Co-Vice Chair: Lisa Hook-Estes n Golf Tournament DC: Scott Knoeb Chair: David Knoeb Vice Chair: Vincent Breeding SL: Linda Curutchague & Ginger Edwards n Bringing Home the Cure: v Campout Against Cancer v Relay for Life v Wine Tasting Event DC: Athena Collup Co-Chair: Debi Roberson Co-Chair: Ronda Newport Vice Chair: Theresa Olson SL: Cindy Kiser, Linda Jay & Carol Duran

2016 ASSOCIATION TASK FORCE/COMMITTEES EDUCATE

EDUCATION Serves members by providing, promoting and developing timely, high-quality educational opportunities for members. Provides courses that will assist members in maximizing their ability to successfully conduct their individual businesses. Chair: Lisa Belt, Soper Homes Realty, Inc. Vice-Chair: Doreen Lane, Watson Realty ERA COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT Plans and organizes monthly Commercial Investment meetings, including pitch sessions and educational speakers geared towards commercial and industrial real estate. Chair: Kevin Palla, Pacific Commercial Realty Advisors Vice-Chair: Pete Peralta, Watson Realty ERA DIVERSITY Promotes the benefits of diversity and inclusiveness within our organization and community. Plans and promotes outreach activities and initiatives which address our multicultural community and real estate market. Provides education and best practices for members on how they can

effectively work with our diverse populations. Chair: William Chicas, Watson Realty ERA Vice-Chair: Misty Jeffries, Chicago Title MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT/ORIENTATION Promotes membership in the Association by presenting benefits of membership, encouraging participation, and seeking ways to enhance the value of membership. Plans and conducts orientation sessions for new members of the Association. Chair: Ronda Newport, Miramar International, Mill Rock Vice-Chair: Scott Knoeb, Frontier Real Estate Services Inc. TECHNOLOGY Increases the comfort and skill level of our members with technology. Advocates best use practices which will enhance member professionalism and efficiency. Chair: Derek Sprague, Sprague Real Estate Group Vice-Chair: Nik Boone, Tobias Real Estate

ENGAGE

AFFILIATES Affiliate support and participation has always been a vital part of our Association’s

membership experience. Chair: Barbara Wells, San Joaquin Valley Mortgage Vice-Chair: Michele Cooper, Karpe Real Estate Center ATTENDANCE & RECEPTION Promotes attendance at Association events. Encourages membership participation in programs and activities that enhance cooperation and harmony among all members. Assists in planning and arranging for special events. Chair: Debi Roberson, Miramar International, Mill Rock Vice-Chair: Tina Price, Keller Williams Realty BROKERS ADVISORY GROUP (Invitation Only). Drawing on the experience, knowledge and strategic wisdom of our Broker community, this forum is a vehicle for the sharing of ideas and perspectives in order to identify opportunities to enhance services for our Broker partners. Chair: Scott Tobias, Tobias Real Estate BROKERS FORUM Provides a forum for dissemination of information to brokers and sales managers. Fosters communication between designated

2016 CO MMIT T EES REALTORS® by setting regular, informal meetings for the purpose of sharing ideas. Provides input to the Board of Directors on industry policies and practices. Brokers and Designated Managers only. Chair: Saul Bernal, Miramar International, Panama Vice-Chair: Jason Thoele, Tholco Real Estate Group, Inc. COMMUNICATIONS The CPR committee is to keep a strong pulse on our membership and our community through effective communication and feedback. Chair: Derek Sprague, Sprague Real Estate Group Vice-Chair: Ashley Weaver, Karpe Real Estate Center MLS OPEN FORUM Forum engages our MLS participants and subscribers for educational purposes, sharing of information and obtaining feedback regarding ways to improve MLS services. Chair: Tim Roberts, Watson Realty ERA Vice-Chair: Paul Robles, Watson Realty ERA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK Focused on building tomorrow’s leaders by being inclusive and proactively engaging our younger REALTOR® members. Helps members excel in their careers through leadership opportunities, gaining industry knowledge, networking with their peers, and participating in community activities. Chair: Ashley Weaver, Karpe Real Estate Center Vice-Chair: Scott Knoeb, Frontier Real Estate Services, Inc.

LEAD

GRIEVANCE Analyzes complaints involving alleged violations of the Code of Ethics, membership duties or bylaws and MLS rules, and makes recommendations regarding disposition of said complaints. Chair: Bill Mell, Miramar International – Coffee Vice-Chair: Alfredo Bahena, Bahena Real Estate Group LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (Presidential Appointment). Team of seasoned Association leaders whose objective is developing effective leaders, who create value within our Association. Chair: Sheri Anthes, Coldwell Banker Preferred, Ming

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A N D L E A D E R S (Alphabetical Order)

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS Promotes and enforces the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS® and conducts ethics and arbitration hearings. *Note: Consists of REALTORS® with sufficient background to make informed and objective determinations. Chair: Mike Saba, Watson Realty ERA Vice-Chair: Raul Rodriguez, Mary Cruz Realty, Inc. STRATEGIC PLANNING AND FINANCE The committee coordinates the planning and budgetary activities of the Association. It is responsible for setting the long-term direction for the Association by identifying critical issues. Chair: Athena Collup, Miramar International, Mill Rock Vice-Chair: Wayland Louie, RE/MAX Golden Empire NOMINATING COMMITTEE (Presidential Appointment). A committee of REALTOR® members specially appointed for the purpose of reviewing, vetting and interviewing Officer and Director Candidate applicants. Chair: Sheri Anthes, Coldwell Banker Preferred, Ming YPN ADVISORY A team of successful young REALTOR® professionals, plans and promotes YPN educational programs and provides insights to Association leadership when requested, and offers overall directions for YPN activities. Chair: Ashley Weaver, Karpe Real Estate Center Vice-Chair: Scott Knoeb, Frontier Real Estate Services Inc.

ADVOCATE

LCRC Our local political action committee, funded by voluntary contributions from REALTORS® to support candidates for public office who understand the importance of REALTOR® issues and who will take positions on those issues that help promote the cause of housing and private property rights. Chair: Jeanne Radsick, Tobias Real Estate R.GOV Creates a forum for members to engage in local, regional and national issues that affect our industry. Members meet to review local government policies, ordinances and programs that impact real estate

transactions. They serve as advisors to the Board of Directors regarding the Association’s position on issues. Co-Chair: Carol Helm, McKinzie Nielsen Real Estate Co-Chair: Martha Johnson, Keller Williams Realty Vice-Chair: Theresa Olson, Soper Homes Realty, Inc.

SERVE

REALTORS® CARE

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Sensitizes the membership to the importance and necessity of equal opportunity in housing. Forms partnerships with other organizations to promote fair housing opportunities, and coordinates the annual Fair Housing Arts Contest for grades K-12. Chair: Martha Johnson, Keller Williams Realty Vice-Chair: Jenny McClean, Placer Title Co. SALLY’S PLACE A seniors hot lunch program. It’s a partnership with the Salvation Army where volunteers serve to feed a hot meal to the elderly in our community. Chair: Cheri Romero, Miramar International – Marketplace Co-Vice-Chair: Misty Jefferies, Chicago Title Co-Vice-Chair: Lisa Hook-Estes, The Mortgage House GOLF TOURNAMENT Plans, promotes and coordinates the annual REALTOR® Golf Tournament. Brings together members in a relaxed setting and environment that promotes goodwill and fellowship. Proceeds benefit local organizations. Chair: David Knoeb, Frontier Real Estate Services, Inc. Vice-Chair: Vincent Breeding, Watson Realty ERA BRINGING HOME THE CURE n Relay for Life n Campout Against Cancer n Wine Tasting Event Each year our members come together to raise funds and awareness to save lives from cancer through the Relay For Life movement and the Campout Against Cancer Event. Co-Chair: Debi Roberson, Miramar International, Mill Rock Co-Chair: Ronda Newport, Miramar International, Mill Rock Vice-Chair: Theresa Olson, Soper Homes Realty, Inc.

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ASSOCIATION TASK FORCE / COMMITTEES The following committees are open to all REALTOR ® and Affiliate members.

I. EDUCATE

II. ENGAGE

Anthena Collup

Derek Sprague

2016 Oversight Officer SecretaryTreasurer

Director

IV. ADVOCATE

Midge JImerson

Sheri Anthes

2016 Oversight Officer

President Elect

n Affiliates

n Grievance*

n Commercial

n Attendance

n Professional

n Diversity

n MLS

n

Educational

2016 Oversight Officer

III. LEAD

Investment

n Membership/

& Reception Open Forum

Orientation

n YPN

n Technology

n Brokers



Forum* (Brokers & Sales Managers Only)

2016 Oversight Officer

2016 Oversight Officer

Immediate Past President

Director

n R.GOV

Standards*



n LCRC*

n Strategic

Planning/ Finance* n Nominating* n YPN

Advisory

n Leadership

Academy

V. SERVE



Ashley Weaver

REALTORS® CARE n Equal Opportunity n Sally’s n Golf

Place

Tournament

n Bringing

Home the Cure: v Campout Against Cancer v Relay for Life v Wine Event n 501(c)(3)

Directors

I would like to serve on the following task force/committee(s). 1. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name: ______________________________________________ Office: _______________________________________ MBR# _______________________________________________ e-mail ______________________________________ DRE License: Broker _________ Broker Associate _________ Sales Manager _________ Sales Associate __________ Language spoken other than English: __________________________________________________________________ *Please note that the following task force/committees are by appointment only. If you would like to be considered for 2016, please mark your selection below.

o Brokers Forum o Grievance o Professional Standards o Strategic Planning/Finance o Nominating o YPN Advisory o LCRC o Leadership Academy o 501(c)(3) Directors Please return this form as soon as possible to: [email protected] or 661.635.2315

2017-2020 STRATEGIC PLAN I. EDUCATE

II. ENGAGE

III. LEAD

IV. ADVOCATE

V. SERVE

2016 Oversight Officer

2016 Oversight Officer

2016 Oversight Officer

2016 Oversight Officer

2016 Oversight Officer

GOAL #1

GOAL #2

GOAL #3

GOAL #4

GOAL #5

Athena Collup

PROFESSIONALISM AND STANDARDS Maintaining REALTOR® ethics and standards through education and knowledge. A. Increase compliance with the Code of Ethics. B. Enhance competence and knowledge through education and training. C. Promote the benefits of ethical practice. D. Deliver timely, relevant programs to support professional excellence. E. Enhance educational offerings by investing in strategic speakers. F. Create a Leadership Academy and mentoring model. G. Maintain a centralized on-line resource to promote educational programs.

Derek Sprague

MEMBER SERVICE AND VALUE Serving the needs of members by providing programs, products and services that positively impact professional success. A. Provide a superior membership experience for all members. B. Maintain productive and responsive relationships within the industry, including brokers, agents and affiliated organizations. C. Expand and provide relevant and high quality programs, products and services to meet the demands of an evolving marketplace. D. Set growth metrics to monitor recruitment, retention and market share; focus on quality over quantity growth initiatives. E. Develop forums and advisory groups to engage the varied interests of members, transforming their discussions into educational content as applicable. F. Promote available resources and value of C.A.R. and NAR. G. Identify and build relations with allied organizations, i.e. property management, commercial brokers, new construction as well as geographic opportunities (for statistical gathering.)

Midge Jimerson ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONS

Leading a state and nationally acclaimed REALTORS® Association. A. Maintain efficient programs and best use of resources to serve the members and advance the mission. B. Rely on metrics and performance measures to monitor strategic plan progress. C. Invest in the Association office to maintain a sense of professional pride; explore investing in additional parking and classroom space to accommodate growth. D. Position REALTORS® in volunteer leadership roles who have completed the Leadership Academy and other paths to leadership. E. Invest in the technology necessary to support Association functions. F. Maintain professional staffing sufficient to support Association growth and advancement of the strategic plan. G. Align committees with strategic plan to produce significant results.

Sheri Anthes

GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND THE VOICE OF REAL ESTATE Vigilant in monitoring and influencing issues impacting real estate.. A. Maintain policy platforms that correspond with the strategic plan on issues impacting our industry. B. Lead coalition efforts with industry partners. C. Support RPAC, “The voice and muscle of the REALTOR®” D. Increase awareness and grassroots involvement of members. E. Allocate sufficient resources to support an effective government affairs program. F. Enhance involvement as a leader and stakeholder in economic development and local public policy. G. Educate membership to be Ambassadors in the community and to increase the REALTOR® brand awareness. H. Be cognizant of resources from C.A.R. and NAR that can be used to support local advocacy.

Ashley Weaver

COMMUNITY SERVICE Positively impact our community through goodwill and campaigns lead by REALTORS®. A. Position REALTORS® as a positive force in the community; and a means to engage members. B. Evaluate and strategically coordinate fund raising efforts and philanthropic giving, being sure to allocate overhead costs appropriately. C. Develop a strategic plan for the Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® Foundation that will advance member awareness and raise adequate funds. D. Provide scholarships for students pursuing a course of study in real estate or a related field at college or graduate levels. E. Maintain the integrity and innovation of the MLS. F. Rely on open channels of communications (i.e. suggestion box, social media, etc.).

I. Consider feasibility of developing a task force or coalition of members dedicated to advancing public policy programs, working within approved messaging and channels of communication. J. Include a module on “advocacy and government relations” in the training of future leaders.

VISION STATEMENT: Improving the real estate industry through professionalism and service. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® is the leading advocate for Real Estate, our Members, and the Community we serve.

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