BYLAWS

Maintains GACAR governing documents (Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Policies). Implements changes approved by the Board of Directors and the National Association of Realtors®.

Chair: Debra Martin-Back

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FORMS

Chair: Patti Moser

Horizon Realty of Alachua, Inc.

GACAR EXECUTIVE

Chair: Tommy McIntosh

BHHS Florida Realty

GACAR FINANCE

Chair: Mitchell Martin

Bosshardt Realty Services

GACAR NOMINATING

Chair: Patti Moser

Horizon Realty of Alachua, Inc.

GLOBAL

Helps members break into new markets; network with other international agents to pick up tips, listen to speakers related to international real estate, and discover new international opportunities for GACAR members.

Chair: Utpal Pandya

Bosshardt Realty

GMLS Holdings, Inc.

Chair: Patti Moser

Horizon Realty of Alachua, Inc.

GRIEVANCE

Reviews all ethics complaints and requests for arbitration received by GACAR, per NAR guidelines, and acts as the complainant when the Committee has reason to believe a violation of the Code of Ethics has occurred.

NOTE: Members of this committee must attend training provided by GACAR. This is a three year commitment. Participation is limited to ONE MEMBER PER FIRM.

Chair: Aaron Bosshardt

Bosshardt Realty

MEMBER/COMMUNITY OUTREACH (MCO)

Plans all networking opportunities including General Membership Meetings and after-hours events.  Develops and promotes the REALTOR® image in the community. This committee is also responsible for the “REALTORS® Reaching Out” campaign.

Chair: Trisha Roy

Open Spaces International

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Chair: Adam Gurske

Matchmaker Realty

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Provides opportunities for all members of GACAR, both REALTORS® and Business Partners, to increase their professionalism and profitability through education.

Chair: Tammy Broxson

Broxson Real Estate Group

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Educates members on their responsibilities and obligations under the Code of Ethics and conducts arbitration and ethics hearings resulting from cases forwarded by the Grievance Committee.

NOTE: Members of this committee must attend training provided by GACAR. This is a three year commitment.

Chair: Debra Martin-Back

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PUBLIC POLICY

Identifies local issues affecting, or potentially affecting, the real estate industry and/or private property rights, and takes action by becoming involved in those issues to ultimately make recommendations to the Board of Directors; disseminates information on local, state and national issues to the membership.

This committee requires a questionnaire which needs to be completed prior to your appointment.

Chair: Carl Shenning

BHHS Florida Realty

RPAC

Responsible for fundraising, increasing participation, raising awareness, appreciation and retention efforts for RPAC (REALTORS® Political Action Committee).

Chair: Shawnie Marjama

BHGRE Thomas Group

TECHNOLOGY

Presents existing and future technologies that may enhance the practice and profitability of members. Plans and Organizes educational efforts to raise the technological awareness of the membership.

Chair: Janelle Profant

BHHS Florida Realty

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK

Plans, organizes, and delivers functions/programs for the benefit of Young Professionals.  Network with other young professional members picking up tips, listening to speakers related to young professionals in real estate, and discovering professional opportunities.

Chair: Melinda DeLuna

Watson Realty Corp.

BROKER ROUNDTABLE

Chair: Tommy McIntosh

BHHS Florida Realty

BUSINESS PARTNER

The Business Partner Committee promotes networking opportunities between Realtor® and Business Partner members; works to increase the value of Business Partner membership by encouraging Realtors® to use the services provided by Business Partner members. This committee also plans the Realtor® EXPO.

Chair: Jorge Villalobos

The Best Restoration

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT

The Commercial Council provides programs, marketing sessions, and events for the benefit of Realtors® who specialize in commercial real estate.

Chair: Brian Oen

BHGRE Thomas Group

PAST PRESIDENTS

Chair: Patti Moser

Horizon Realty of Alachua, Inc.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

The Property Management Council plans and organizes educational programs and workshops to benefit property managers. Network with other property managers to pick up tips and discover new property management opportunities for GACAR members.

Chair: Jamie Williams

Broxson Real Estate Group