Your participation is vital to Carroll County REALTORS®!
Your expertise and dedication are vital to the success of Carroll County REALTORS®. By volunteering to serve on a committee, you play a direct role in advancing our mission and strengthening the REALTOR® profession.
Awards - Event Planning
Coordinate with staff to plan and promote an engaging awards program to recognize CCR agents for their successes. Meetings: Once per month December – April
Lauren Bumstead, 410-596-7293
Broker Engagement
Coordinate quarterly meetings to help CCR’s Brokers, Managers and Office Coordinators stay informed, and provide input on key industry issues. The committee promotes and strengthens Broker-Manager involvement in CCR by providing an opportunity for sharing useful ideas, successes and challenges. Meetings: 3 times per year
Dawn Friend, 443-280-4177
Bylaws
Review and suggest amendments to keep the bylaws updated and consistent with NAR and CCR activities and policies. Meetings: As needed
Jeanne Vargo, 443-487-7945
Community Outreach
Promote REALTOR® image to the public through community involvement, volunteering, and service projects benefiting the Carroll County community. Meetings: Second Tuesday of the month
Terry Bass, 443-974-1774
Education
Work with staff to coordinate CCR’s continuing education to provide members with engaging and relevant topics; enabling them to meet their CE requirements and career goals. Actively search for engaging and innovative course material on emerging industry needs, to include NAR designations, expert speakers, seminars and interactive workshops. Serve as monitors for classes and enforce requirements as mandated by the MD Real Estate Commission. Meetings: Second Monday of the month
Jeanne Vargo, 443-487-7945
Equal Opportunity
Foster a culture of acceptance and belonging within its membership to promote diversity and equality in housing and real estate. Promote inclusive practices. Create opportunities for meaningful engagement and maximize outreach efforts to ensure every voice is valued and heard. Sponsors annual fair housing initiatives. Meetings: 4 times per year
Yvette Rippeon, 410-596-3999
Finance
Prepare the annual budget for recommendations to the Board of Directors. Is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Carroll County REALTORS® Investment Policy. Meetings: 4 times per year
Terry Bass, 443-974-1774
Legal & Legislative
Review state and local legislation, create public policy positions of CCR, and influence legislation at the state and local levels. This committee monitors local issues and activities, impacting the industry and homeownership, participates in county or state task forces and stakeholder meetings, and promotes member relationships with elected officials. This committee also informs CCR members of new laws and pending legislation, works with staff to plan CCR’s legislative events, and reinforces the relationship between advocacy efforts and investing in RPAC. Meetings: Once per week during legislative session or as needed
Dawn Friend, 443-280-4177
Member Benefits & Engagement
Focus on collaboration between association committees and membership to increase participation. Create a welcoming culture by strengthening connections and relationships between association and members. Enhance value by working closely with staff to facilitate networking events and social gatherings. Identify, utilize and facilitate effective two-way communication to provide valuable updates on committee events, association news, benefits and member needs. Promote professional development, partnerships and mentorship through growth focused member services and programs. Increase membership by fostering an informed and empowered environment. Meetings: First Wednesday of every other month
Sandy Jenkins-Blackburn, 443-375-6505
Orientation
Coordinate, oversee and instruct the entry program for Carroll County REALTORS®. Focus on building a foundation for new members and what their role will be within the association by educating them on the function of CCR. Emphasis on the importance of involvement in CCR, MD REALTORS® and NAR, member benefits, RPAC investment, professional development and industry networking. Meetings: First Tuesday of every other month
Lindsay Ely ,443-789-1110
RPAC
The purpose of the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) is to protect our Industry. This committee promotes an understanding of the benefits of investing in RPAC initiatives, by planning and hosting fundraising events, participates in interviewing candidates for local office and using member investments to provide financial support to REALTOR® friendly candidates. Meetings: Second Tuesday of the month
Amy Linton, 443-375-1801
Strategic Planning
Focus on defining objectives, assessing current performance, and formulating strategies for future growth. Evaluate and identify strengths and weaknesses; refine the comprehensive roadmap guiding CCR decisions and actions, thus ensuring alignment and driving the organization forward. Annually review and update the current plan to meet NAR Core Standards. Meetings: 4 times a year
Lauren Bumstead, 410-596-7293
Technology
Evaluate association technology platforms to determine current capabilities and evaluate increased functionality to support evolving member & association needs and technological advancements. Meetings: Third Thursday of the month
Jeffrey Lewis , 410-591-4052
YPN (Young Professionals Network)
Help new real estate professionals excel in their careers, working within the vision and guidance of NAR, by giving them tools and encouragement to become involved in the following four areas: Association, Industry, Peers, and Community. Provide opportunities to include mentorship, business planning, education and networking.
Denise Lewis, 410-733-8652