Committees
Annual Awards Dinner
Committee selects location, theme and honorees, and present to the Board of Directors for approval. Member will assist the Chairperson(s) of various banquet committees, i.e. Scholarship, Sponsorship, Tickets, Decorations, Entertainment, Host/Hostess, the Past President’s League, VIP Reception, Million Dollar Club, and the Awards Committee. Committee accomplishments should be reported at the Board of Director’s meeting.
Budget / Finance
Assume an active role in establishing the annual budget for EBR. Review proposed budgets submitted by members and officers and approve and/or make recommendations for any necessary changes. The committee shall keep accurate and concise records of financial status and report to the body as often as required.
Building Committee
Assure that the office building is properly maintained, and that the environment is conducive for conducting regular meetings and social functions. Committee will set periodic intervals for thorough inspections to take preventive measures for any potential maintenance problems. Get proposals and make recommendations for building renovations, expansion, landscaping, inside, and outside lighting, parking lot, building maintenance, first aid kit, and fire extinguisher, etc.
Code Of Ethics
Monitor and enforce the Code of Ethics as determined by the EBR. The committee must bring forth any ethics violations of members to the Board of Directors for review, endorsement, and support of the Board.
Constitution/By-laws
The committee is responsible for updating and keeping the Constitution/By-Laws current and correct. Must possess the ability to interpret and articulate the Constitution/By-Laws to members and/or outside organizations and officials whenever necessary.
Courtesy
Send cards, and/or flowers to sick and shut-in members, and to the immediate family of deceased members. Committee members are encouraged to visit sick members and attend funerals if possible. Acknowledge illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths in the various publications of EBR.
Education / EBR School Of Real Estate
To coordinate and monitor all educational activities as regulated by the State of Georgia Real Estate Commission.
Historic
Collects data as it pertains to real estate and the Empire Board past. When interviewing, the Interviewer must be mindful of the atmosphere in America and in the real estate industry during the past president’s tenure. This information should include photos, videos, and items collected from family members and friends of our Board of Directors. Printed material is necessary to complete this project. The purpose is to eventually product an EBR History Book and Video.
Legislative / Legal
Communicate with political officials and to apprise them of our political position and how relevant legislation will affect our members. This committee reviews legislation and recommends political action to protect the interests the Board’s members and promote advocacy on their behalf.
Membership
Design novel and innovative methods of attracting new members to the organization through membership drives, social events, notices in newspapers/flyers/radio, etc. Committee must review all applications and check references for membership approval. Contact new members to welcome to the Board and encourage committee participation. Membership retention consists of contacting old members to encourage their involvement. Certify roster prior to the elections, enforce rules governing the membership, and recommend new rules where necessary for conciseness. Must keep the Board informed of any updated information and handle membership orientation. Membership Orientation informs new members of the history of EBR, existing committees and policies, rule, and regulations. The committee shall also provide an overview and a thorough presentation of all of the organization’s annual and current activities, i.e., mid-winter conference, annual convention of NAREB, annual awards dinner, million-dollar club, etc.
Personnel
Supervise the Board’s personnel, including the Assistant to the President. The committee will ensure that the Assistant’s responsibilities are clearly defined, orally and in writing and that the duties are performed per job description. A periodic review of the Assistant's performance will be completed, which includes recommendations for improvement and or salary increases.
Program & Events
Plan and coordinate the general activities for EBR. These activities include but are not limited to, general board meetings. Realtists Week, community awareness programs, etc. Responsible for preparing written programs and reports, also securing speakers with needed information for Realtists.
Public Relations/Communications
Find opportunities to enhance the public’s awareness of the organization and its offerings through a goal-oriented marketing plan. Make presentations to various community groups, businesses, professional societies, etc., regarding the EREB School of Real Estate, fundraisers, housing projects, and other important information and/or projects. Publicize the Board activities through various media such as notices in newspapers/flyers/radio/television. Produce and distribute the quarterly newsletter.
Technology
Ensure that EBR will be current on the latest equipment, marketing tools, and technological trends in the real estate market. The committee will also be responsible for recommending Instructors, Marketers, and market information to the Education Committee. Also, is responsible for insuring that the building has the most efficient and technologically advanced systems.
Young Realtists Committee
The Young REALTISTS will assist EBR in membership recruitment and development through their efforts to Community outreach for youth. Provide information and encourage college students to join the real estate industry. Provide membership orientation to new members. Encourage participation in all events.
