Core Service Areas
REALTOR® & Consumer Advocacy
Education & Professionalism
Industry Connections & Networking
REALTOR® and Consumer Advocacy
Government Affairs & RPAC Committees
Government Affairs Chairwoman: Cameron Drew
Board Liaison: Tim Arnett
RPAC Chair: Tim Arnett
Board Liaison: Austin Whitehead
Staff: Bernie Flax & Mila Duarte
Time Commitment: Year-long
Meetings: Monthly, on the Second Tuesday, 3-4:30 PM
Encourages agents to participate in local and state government. Recruits volunteers from the membership to be active in local political issues, participate in government, and support candidates.
Stresses the positive impact of RPAC and increases participation. Educates members on RPAC and coordinates fundraisers to ensure annual goals are met.
Rentals Task Force
Chair: Chris Mitchell
Board Liaison: Austin Whitehead
Staff: Bernie Flax & Mila Duarte
Time Commitment: Year-long
Meetings: Quarterly
Meet to discuss legislation and policies that impact the local rental industry. Consists of member REALTORS® and nonmember property managers. The aim is to keep an open line of communication between CAR and the rental industry
Education Committee
Chair: Veronica Bishop
Board Liaison: Frances Sterling
Staff: Marie McFarland
Time Commitment: Year-long
Meetings: Monthly, on the third Wednesday, 9:30-10:30 AM
Assists staff in planning ongoing continuing education classes for members and the public. Develops and promotes seminars and training classes designed to address the needs of all licensees. Promotes the advantages of designations and develops pertinent education programs to address specific areas of expertise and interest. Endorses value of membership.
Membership, Networking, and Events
REALTOR® Fair Co-Chairs: Kim Damadio and Jocelyn Succarotte
Board Liaison: DeVanna Young
Staff: Tiffany Taylor
Foundation Fundraising Event Chair: Mac McGraw
Board Liaison: Kate Deckenback
Staff: Tiffany Taylor
Networking and Events Co-Chair: Pam Rocco and Pilar Burton
Board Liaison: Suzanah Cain
Staff: Marie McFarland
Meetings: 3 Sub-Committees meet as needed based on the activity
The purpose of this committee is to engage Affiliates and REALTORS® in networking opportunities. Sub-Committees/Task Forces fall under this committee:
- Realtor® Fair – November-April – plans the April Realtor® Fair event, the annual expo for agents and exhibitors
- Foundation Fundraising Event– Year-round – plans for a major fundraising event for the CAR Foundation
- Networking and Events – year-round, as needed – plans Business Card Exchanges and the Holiday Party
CAR Foundation Committee
Chair: Grace Masten
Board Liaison: Steve Parsons
Staff: Marie McFarland & Bernie Flax
Time Commitment: Year-long
Meetings: Year-round, three times a year during application cycles
This Committee reviews grant applications for fund disbursement from the Foundation, a Donor Advised Fund held at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. This committee also works with staff to make changes as necessary to the process and participates in public relations efforts.
Awards Committee
Chair: Austin Whitehead
Staff: Bernie Flax
Time Commitment: June-September, 2-3 meetings
Past award winners are eligible to serve. Develops recognition program for members who achieve success with Association involvement, NAR designations, education, community service, and business.
Nominating Committee
Chair: Austin Whitehead
Staff: Bernie Flax
Time Commitment: June-September, 2-3 meetings
Former Board Officers or Directors are eligible to serve. This committee interviews Board candidates and nominates a slate of officers.
Finance and Budget Committee
Co-Chairs: Steve Parsons, Treasurer and Veronica Bishop, Secretary/Treasurer Elect
Board Liaison: Terrence McGowan
Staff: Tiffany Taylor & Bernie Flax
Time Commitment: Year-long
Meetings: Quarterly
Recommends annual budget in conjunction with AE based on the strategic plan. Reviews budget requests, financial statements, and makes recommendations for budget revisions as needed. Assists the Board of Directors with financial advice and recommendations concerning current and future Board operations and planning.
Past Presidents Committee/Task Force
Chair: Grace Masten
Board Liaison: Austin Whitehead
Staff: Bernie Flax
Time Commitment: Year-long
Meetings: Year-round, three times a year for review as directed by the BOD for Financials, Bylaws and Strat Plan.
Grievance Committee
Staff: Now Managed By Maryland Association of REALTORS®
Time Commitment: Year-long
Meetings: On an as-needed basis
Receives ethics complaints and arbitration requests and is responsible for the preliminary review and screening process. Must be a full-time REALTOR® member with a minimum of three (3) years of experience. Members must attend the Professional Standards Training Seminar.
Professional Standards Committee
Staff: Now Managed By Maryland Association of REALTORS®
Time Commitment: Year-long
Meetings: On an as-needed basis
Enforces the Code of Ethics by following established hearing process. Members serve on panels as required, hearing matters of alleged violations of the Code of Ethics or arbitration disputes. Must be a full-time REALTOR® member with a minimum of three (3) years of experience. Members must attend the Professional Standards Training Seminar.