SAR Committees

The Affiliate Committee works to help affiliate members get the most for their membership and sponsorship/Corporate Ally dollars while providing valuable benefits to the REALTOR® members. Example assignments include actively promoting upcoming events, community outreach and recognition programs with affiliate and REALTOR® contacts, as well as reviewing and providing feedback on advertising and sponsorship offerings.

The Awards Committee meets as needed to plan and execute the Annual Awards Celebration.  This committee also meets to make recommendations on rules and policies for awards.

This committee meets at a minimum quarterly and is responsible for overseeing the finances of the Association and for the preparation of the annual budget.

This committee meets when Bylaws or Policy needs updating, or changes need to be made. Familiarity with and understanding of Association Bylaws and Policy will be required.

This committee meets regularly to discuss ways to appropriate resources to help REALTORS® to give back to their community. Community Services workgroups include Awards, Blood Drives, Adopt-a-Family, Bowl-a-Thon, Buddy Walk, Habitat for Humanity, REALTOR® Care Work Days, Ronald McDonald House and Tiny Homes.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are three closely linked values as our Association works to be supportive of different groups of individuals, including people of different races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, genders, and sexual orientation. This committee strives to create an all inclusive atmosphere through planning fun and informative events.

The Lockbox Committee meets as needed to set the date for the annual Lockbox Audit. They also work at the audit on a rotating schedule. Committee members will meet to discuss any updates or changes to lockboxes or policies concerning lockboxes.

This work group will meet and develop fund raising ideas and events to make a child's dream come true. The goal is to raise $10,000 in 2024 (this is the average cost of one child's dream to come true). The committee will choose a local child from Chatham, Effingham or Bryan County.

This committee meets monthly or as needed and plans the Continuing Education classes and designation classes or any other educational events for members.

This committee meets monthly or as needed and monitors local issues that influence real estate. The committee plans legislative events for local politicians and conducts the successful collecting of our RPAC goal. The entire committee is encouraged to attend the GAR Legislative Day in Atlanta.

This committee shall meet at least twice annually and determine the goals and objectives of the Association. They shall outline the programming for the Association year and allocate programs to the appropriate committee. The Strategic Planning Committee will maintain a membership of a target of 18 participants with 3 year equally staggered term limits.

YCR committee strives to prepare association members to become better business leaders through education programs, committee activities and in the day-to-day conduct of the real estate business while encouraging preparation and demonstrating the working structure of the association that creates opportunities for contact with other association members.

YPN hosts networking events for members (regardless of age and industry experience) and helps promote the activities and leadership opportunities offered by the association. Committee members provide recommendations, advice and ideas to be implemented by staff or committee, in addition to coordinating YPN sponsored events.