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Get Involved
Join the leadership at PMAR!
We’re looking for your ideas and energy, and in return, we’ll provide you with the opportunity to network with your colleagues and make a difference in your industry.
Volunteer Opportunities
Committees
Most volunteers begin their involvement by joining a committee. The following PMAR Committees are seeking additional members (limited space may be available).
Volunteer Opportunities
Committees
Most volunteers begin their involvement by joining a committee. The following PMAR Committees are seeking additional members (limited space may be available).
» Sustainable Practices Committee (SPC)
» Homeownership Opportunities Committee (HOC)
» Professional Standards and Grievance Committees
» Public Relations Committee (PRC)
» Homeownership Opportunities Committee (HOC)
» Professional Standards and Grievance Committees
» Public Relations Committee (PRC)
Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC)
2013 Chairman: Lloyd Pruitt, Oregon Realty Co.
Purpose:
To advocate and protect the Realtors® ability to conduct business; to monitor and influence governmental decisions at all appropriate local and regional levels to have a positive impact on the real estate industry; to raise membership's political awareness and involvement in governmental processes; and to continue to be the preferred source of governmental information about the real estate industry.
Meetings:
Committee meetings are held the third Thursday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The committee discusses and acts upon a wide variety of issues including Metro land use decisions, sign code regulations, taxes, and PAC (Political Action Committee) fundraising. Meetings are held at the PMAR office.
Membership Requirements:
Meetings are open to all PMAR members.
To Join the GAC:
E-mail PMAR Governmental Affairs Assistant Brian Balla or call 503-459-2162. We will need your e-mail address so that you can receive meeting announcements, minutes and calls to action on urgent issues.
Join Our Mailing List:
If you are interested in staying informed about local governmental issues but cannot commit to joining the GAC at this time, join our Governmental Information Network (GIN). You will receive periodic updates, calls to action, and GAC meeting minutes. Email Brian Balla to sign up.
Sustainable Practices Committee (SPC)
2013 Chairman: Teresa St. Martin, Windermere/C&C Realty Group
Purpose:
The committee will be focused on two primary objectives: Serve as a conduit (primarily online) of sustainability information and resources so that PMAR members may educate themselves and their clients; and encourage member implementation of sustainability practices in day-to-day business.
Meetings:
Committee meetings are held quarterly. Times and dates vary.
Membership Requirements:
None.
To Join the SPC:
E-mail PMAR staff liaison Elizabeth Coffey or call 503-459-2154.
2013 Chairman: Debra Neal, Realty Trust Group, Inc.
Purpose:
To increase member and public awareness of homeownership opportunities; maintain and support members’ awareness and compliance with fair housing laws while promoting diversity in the real estate industry; provide useful education and other resources to Realtor® members, to benefit clients and expand access to homeownership; and continue efforts to reduce the gap in homeownership, including minority homeownership.
Meetings:
Committee meetings are held the second Thursday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the PMAR office.
Membership Requirements:
Meetings are open to all PMAR members.
To Join the HOC:
E-mail PMAR Governmental Affairs Specialist Daryl Winand or call 503-459-2162. We will need your e-mail address so that you can receive meeting announcements and minutes.
Join Our Mailing List:
If you are interested in staying informed about homeownership opportunities but cannot commit to joining the HOC at this time, join our Homeownership Opportunities Information Network (HIN). You will receive periodic updates, meeting minutes and notice of meeting times. Email Daryl Winand
To increase member and public awareness of homeownership opportunities; maintain and support members’ awareness and compliance with fair housing laws while promoting diversity in the real estate industry; provide useful education and other resources to Realtor® members, to benefit clients and expand access to homeownership; and continue efforts to reduce the gap in homeownership, including minority homeownership.
Meetings:
Committee meetings are held the second Thursday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the PMAR office.
Membership Requirements:
Meetings are open to all PMAR members.
To Join the HOC:
E-mail PMAR Governmental Affairs Specialist Daryl Winand or call 503-459-2162. We will need your e-mail address so that you can receive meeting announcements and minutes.
Join Our Mailing List:
If you are interested in staying informed about homeownership opportunities but cannot commit to joining the HOC at this time, join our Homeownership Opportunities Information Network (HIN). You will receive periodic updates, meeting minutes and notice of meeting times. Email Daryl Winand
Professional Standards and Grievance Committees
2013 Chairman: Professional Standards: Colleen Gordon, Keller Williams Realty Professionals
2013 Chairman: Grievance Committee: Carrie Hankins, Meadows Group Inc, REALTORS
Purpose:
Professional Standards:
To conduct arbitration and ethics hearings as needed, following procedures outlined in the Professional Standards Manual of NAR; to encourage members to conduct their business with the highest professional and ethical standards in accordance with the Realtor® Code of Ethics.
Grievance:
Give initial consideration to allegations of unethical conduct or requests for arbitration, and determine whether a matter is properly the subject for a hearing.
Meetings:
Committee meetings are held at least five times a year. Times and dates vary. E-mail Susan Schneider for more details.
Membership Requirements:
Members must have at least three years of real estate experience. Mandatory training is held the beginning of every year.
To Join the either committee:
E-mail PMAR staff liaison Susan Schneider or call 503-459-2156.
Public Relations Committee (PRC)
2013 Chairman: Deb DuFresne, RE/MAX Equity Group
Purpose:
To promote a positive image of the real estate profession and value of Realtors® to the public and to promote PMAR's value proposition to the membership.
Meetings:
Committee meetings are held quarterly, although meetings may be scheduled more often depending upon committee activity. For some meetings, members have the option of participating virtually via webcam or phone if they so choose. Times and dates vary. Members will be asked to review and edit materials and articles via e-mail. E-mail Elizabeth Coffey for more details.
Membership Requirements:
None.
To Join the PRC:
E-mail PMAR staff liaison Elizabeth Coffey or call 503-459-2154.
Purpose:
To promote a positive image of the real estate profession and value of Realtors® to the public and to promote PMAR's value proposition to the membership.
Meetings:
Committee meetings are held quarterly, although meetings may be scheduled more often depending upon committee activity. For some meetings, members have the option of participating virtually via webcam or phone if they so choose. Times and dates vary. Members will be asked to review and edit materials and articles via e-mail. E-mail Elizabeth Coffey for more details.
Membership Requirements:
None.
To Join the PRC:
E-mail PMAR staff liaison Elizabeth Coffey or call 503-459-2154.
Young Professionals Network (YPN)
2013 Chairman: Alex Phan, Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Purpose:
Providing resources, tools & networking opportunities to young real estate professionals.
Meetings:
Advisory Board meetings are scheduled based upon YPN activities. Times and dates vary. E-mail Elissa Gavette for more details.
Membership Requirements:
None.
To Join the YPN Advisory Board:
E-mail PMAR staff liaison Elissa Gavette or call 503-459-2152.
Purpose:
Providing resources, tools & networking opportunities to young real estate professionals.
Meetings:
Advisory Board meetings are scheduled based upon YPN activities. Times and dates vary. E-mail Elissa Gavette for more details.
Membership Requirements:
None.
To Join the YPN Advisory Board:
E-mail PMAR staff liaison Elissa Gavette or call 503-459-2152.
After volunteering on a committee, many members decide to move to the next level: an elected position. PMAR’s Board of Directors is made up of 21 members: the Executive Committee, which consists of the President, President Elect, four Vice Presidents, and the Immediate Past President; and fourteen Local Directors. Many positions only require one year of service on a PMAR, RMLS, OREF, or Oregon Association of Realtors® committee to qualify.
2014 Local and State Position Descriptions // 2014 Nomination Form
For more information, e-mail PMAR CEO Kathy Querin or call 503-459-2161.
Masters Circle
The Masters Circle’s (formerly known as the Million Dollar Club) Leadership Team serves as the governing body of the organization. As such, they plan educational membership luncheons, oversee the administration, and continually strive to meets members’ needs. The President, President Elect, three Vice Presidents, and three Directors at Large are elected by the Masters Circle members annually.
For more information, e-mail PMAR Communications Assistant Elissa Gavette or call 503-459-2152.
PMAR has achieved Sustainability at Work’s silver certification and is recognized for its leadership helping make Portland one of the cleanest, most sustainable cities in the country. To earn this honor, PMAR completed numerous actions to benefit our local economy, our community and our environment, which were verified during an onsite visit with Sustainability at Work Advisors. Read more here.
