2021 Committee Applications
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Join one or more of our committees and networks.
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| Committees - CFR Committees are charged with advancing key areas of the Association's Strategic Plan. Committees are a year-long commitment and meet monthly or bimonthly. | ||
| Networks - Organized to support professional specialties and interests within real estate. Activities engage members to build their expertise and skills in appraisal, property management, those new to the profession, etc. |
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| Task Forces - Planned on an ad-hoc basis, these groups address short-term projects to support the CFR Strategic Plan or emerging issues of importance to the Association. | ||
Read below and get a better idea of what each Committee, Network, and/or Task Force does at CFR.
Appraisal Network – Open Membership
Created to promote ethical and professional real estate appraisal standards. Provide a forum to express appraisers’ concerns to the boards of directors and for the boards to request information from the appraisers. Offer appraisal education opportunities to appraisers, REALTORS®, the banking community, and the public. Provide communication of real estate industry regulations. Provide collaboration and social opportunities. Promote to the public an understanding of the appraisal process and profession.
Open to all CFR REALTOR® Members and Registered Trainees. No prior experience is required and there are no limits on the size of our Network.
Available Positions: Vice-Chair
Staff Liaison: Suzie Lude
Diversity & Inclusion Network – Open Membership
Formed in 2020, the goals of this group are to showcase our commitment to the NAR Code of Ethics and Fair Housing for All and to encourage member engagement and discussions on issues of Diversity & Inclusion.
Open to all CFR REALTOR® and Affiliate members. No prior experience is required and there are no limits on the size of our Network.
Staff Liaison: Chloe Gray
Wilmington REALTORS® Foundation: Board & Committees - Open Membership
The Wilmington REALTORS® Foundation, founded in 1988, is a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation that has fulfilled its mission of helping other local non-profits. For more than 25 years, many people have generously played a vital role in helping us raise funds in support of this mission.
Open to all CFR REALTOR® members. No prior experience is required and there are no limits on the size of our Foundation.
Wilmington REALTORS® Foundation Board of Directors – Appointed Service
Available Positions: 3 Directors
Staff Liaison: Jo Anna Edwards
Foundation Fundraising Committee – Open Membership
Available Positions: No limit on Members
Staff Liaison: Jo Anna Edwards
Foundation Housing Affordability Committee -
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Staff Liaison: Anne Gardner and Chloe Gray
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Global Network - Open Membership
Created to promote global investment in the region's economic interests and establish mutually beneficial partnerships with global industry counterparts by providing global centric education, training, and networking opportunities to REALTOR® members.
Open to all CFR REALTOR® members. No prior experience is required and there are no limits on the size of our Network.
Staff Liaison: Chloe Gray
Property Management Network - Open Membership
Created to bring together entities within the Association that practice property management. This will be done through sharing ideas and knowledge, providing a platform to voice concerns, practicing risk reduction, continuing quality service to clients through education, communicating with other property managers, and enhancing the referral network.
Open to all CFR REALTOR® Members and approved Office Staff. No prior experience is required and there are no limits on the size of our Network.
Available Positions: Vice-Chair
Staff Liaison: Suzie Lude
Your Professional Network – Open Membership
Created as a member-driven organization that helps new real estate professionals excel in their careers by giving them the tools and encouragement to become involved in four core areas: REALTOR® Associations, Real Estate Industry, Peers, and Community.
Open to all CFR REALTOR® Members who are new to the business, no matter their age.
Staff Liaison: Suzie Lude
Affiliate Partner Committee - Appointed Service
Created as an incubator for ideas on how our members can network and collaborate with Affiliates, including events, service projects, and professional education.
Available Positions: Vice-Chair and 7 Affiliate Members
Staff Liaison: Chloe Gray
Candidate Selection Task Force - Appointed Service
Responsible for interviewing and selecting candidates for political offices that receive CFR support and/or RPAC funding.
Available Positions: Appointed by BoD: 2 from the BoD (Director or Officer), 1 from New Hanover County, 1 from Pender County, [OPTIONAL 1 from City of Wilmington, 1 from Town of Carolina Beach, 1 from Town of Wrightsville Beach, other towns] Appointed by CFR President: 2 At-Large
Appointed by RCA President: 2 Commercial Members
Staff Liaison: Densay Sengsoulavong
Community Affairs Committee - Appointed Service
Responsible for providing enthusiastic support for community affairs and activities of the Association outlined in the Association Strategic Plan. The Committee Chair and Vice-Chair will serve on the Strategic Planning Committee and provide input into the development of the community affairs program for the Association.
Available Positions: Chair, Vice-Chair, and 4 Members
Staff Liaison: Chloe Gray
Finance Committee- Appointed Service
Responsible for reviewing the financials quarterly and approves budgets.
Available positions: 4 Members
Staff Liaison: Jo Anna Edwards
Government Affairs Committee - Appointed Service
Responsible for identifying issue priorities for affirmation by the Board of Directors, maintain a pro-active government affairs program by tapping into REALTOR® Party resources utilizing Local Political Coordinators, and mobilizing membership through education and activism including issue and candidate events.
Available Positions: Vice-Chair, 10 Residential Members, 4 Commercial Members, and 1 Affiliate Member
Staff Liaison: Densay Sengsoulavong
Grievance & Professional Standards Committee - Appointed Service
Responsible for reviewing the Ethics & Arbitration Complaints, Professional Standards holds Hearings.
Pre-requisites: Must be a REALTOR® member for a minimum of two years. Attend CFR Professional Standards Training
Available positions: Chair, Vice-Chair, and 6 Members
Staff Liaison: Jo Anna Edwards
MLS Committee - Appointed Service
Created to engage subscribers into an aggressive discussion and to provide proposals for the NCRMLS Rules and Regulations. This committee shall review the Rules and Regulations and MLS platform interface.
Available Positions: Vice-Chair
Staff Liaison: Tameca Jenrette
Professional Development Committee - Appointed Service
Formed in 2020 and responsible for helping CFR members become more professional, ethical, and successful.
Available Positions: Chair and Vice-Chair
Staff Liaison: Suzie Lude
RPAC Committee - Appointed Service
Responsible for developing fundraising campaigns and events to increase member awareness, participation, and investment in the REALTORS® PAC.
Available Positions: Chair, Vice-Chair, and 5 Members
Staff Liaison: Densay Sengsoulavong
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