Strong local boards like GLAR are the backbone of the
National Association of REALTORS®
If you want to get involved, make an impact and have your voice heard, you can do it at GLAR. Individual members make a huge difference locally!
If you are interested in serving on any of the following committees, please contact Ana Becerra.
Affiliate Committee
• For affiliates
• Monthly: 1st Thursday
• 9:45am-10:15am after the networking breakfast
Purpose: Contact and welcome new members. Invite them to events, classes, socials and opportunities in which to network.
Terry Kuski
Affiliate/Membership Chair
Email
Budget & Finance Committee
• For REALTORS®
• Monthly: 3rd Friday
• 8:30am-9:00am before the Board of Directors
Purpose: Review and budget for income, expenses, financial planning, and investment management of the Association.
Justus Carlile
Budget/Finance Chair
Email
By Laws Committee
• For REALTORS®
• Meets as Needed
Purpose: Review and recommend bylaw amendments to assure compliances with Texas REALTORS® and NAR policy. Bylaws are primary governing documents providing authority for Board Members.
Cathy Smith
By Laws Committee Chair
Email | 972-965-3697
Community Affairs Committee
• For REALTORS® & Affiliates
• Monthly: 3rd Monday
• 10:00am
Purpose: Raise awareness of marginalized residents in our community. Gives back to our community by working through 501(c)3 charities to hold food & clothing drives, fundraisers for “Stuff the Bus,” “Christmas Kids,” and more.
Education Committee
• For REALTORS® & Affiliates
• Meet as Needed
Purpose: Select, plan, organize and promote professional education classes to meet the needs of the membership. Courses are chosen by feedback from members, Education Chair & Coordinator, and Association Executive.
Steve Etzel
Education Chair
Email | 817-907-2506
Executive Committee
• For REALTORS®
• Elected position from GLAR members
• Monthly: 3rd Wednesday
• 12:00pm
Purpose: Filter the business issues of the Association prior to the Board of Directors (which meets at 9:00am Friday).
Brenda Taylor
Brandy JettGlobal Inclusion Committee
• For REALTORS® & Affiliates
• Monthly: 1st Wednesday
• 9:00am-10:00am
Purpose: Raise awareness of buying and selling in the international community. Guest speakers are from all countries and cultures and provide direction for working with international clients.
Governmental Committee
• For REALTORS® & Affiliates
• Monthly: 2nd Thursday
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm along with TREPAC Committee
Purpose: Educate members on key legislation and regulatory issues. Build relationships with local, state and national leaders. Interview public office candidates for REALTORS® views on property rights and home ownership.
Justus Carlile
Connie NiedzwieckiInstallation Committee
• For REALTORS® & Affiliates
• Meet as Needed
Purpose: Organize, plan and promote the installation of the Board of Directors and Annual Awards celebration.
Open Position
Installation Chair
Email | 972-316-6741
MLS/Technology Committee
• For REALTORS®
• Monthly: 2nd Monday
• 11:00am-12:00pm
Purpose: Discuss REALTORS®-friendly MLS changes/additions for submission. Reviews member MLS violations. Ensure the smooth operation of the MLS service to members.
Nominating Committee
• For REALTORS®
• Meet as Needed
Purpose: Review and recommend members to serve on the Board of Directors. Review member nominations and select Annual Award winners.
Bill Anderson
Nominating Chair
Email | 469-995-5073
Strategic Planning Committee
• For REALTORS®
• Meet as Needed
Purpose: Develop a strategic plan that ties activities to objectives, which equip the Association with direction and its value proposition.
Steve Etzel
Strategic Planning Chair
Email | 817-907-2506
TREPAC Committee
• For REALTORS® & Affiliates
• Monthly: 2nd Thursday
• 12:00pm-1:00pm with the Governmental Affairs Committee
Purpose: Increase awareness of the Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee’s values for Texas homeowners, REALTORS® and their clients. Provide events for members to contribute to the PAC.
Rosalie Bishop