THE FRYING PAN INTO THE FIRE? ARE YOU GOING FROM -- THE FRYING PAN INTO THE FIRE? February 24, 2012 Carolyn Wyckoff & Pat Farrell

(Line Officers & Parliamentarian) EXECUTIVE TEAM: (Line Officers & Parliamentarian) PURPOSE: Review all committee reports and make recommendations. Not OK? ---Return to Committee OK? ---Implement

Review any new challenges Make recommendations or formulate a motion for action. Review state of the Business Plan and Budget against the Standing Rules Review Education, Programs, etc.

EXAMPLES: Review comparisons with lunch speaker, challenges. Travel impact for Officers (No funds) Lack of action from Membership Committee

Membership drops (Retention) Food complaints Officer resigns

MOCK EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

Executive Board Agenda February 7, 2012 Board of REALTORS® Local Chapter Executive Board Agenda February 7, 2012 Board of REALTORS® Approval of Reimbursement to Anna B and Jimmy A to TAR/WCR in Austin. Approval of budget for Wine and Cheese Mixer   Review of Financials – CD’s – New Account for monies in/out Strategic Partners for remainder of the year – still need June, Aug, Oct, Nov All future Gov Bd Meetings are to be held at the Board of REALTORS – do we have to change standing rules?

Approval of Reimbursement to Anna B and Jimmy A to TAR/WCR in Austin. Approval of budget for Wine and Cheese Mixer  

REMINDER: The Executive Committee does not, in itself, “approve” any action. Will only recommend that the Governing Board approve the request.

Strategic Partners for remainder of the year – still need June, Aug, Oct, Nov All future Gov Bd Meetings are to be held at the Board of REALTORS – do we have to change standing rules?   Review of Financials – CD’s – New Account for monies in/out

Your meetings should be listed in your Standing Rules to include date, time and place. If anything about the meeting changes - the Standing Rules need to be changed. The Standing Rules should reflect what the Chapter actually does. Check the template available on the state website.

MOCK GOVERNING BOARD MEETING

Governing Board Meeting - February 10, 2012 9:00 am – 10:30 am Local Chapter Governing Board Meeting - February 10, 2012 9:00 am – 10:30 am Board of REALTORS® AGENDA Call to Order President   Invocation & Pledge Member Status of Quorum Secretary Approval of Minutes Secretary President’s Report President Financial Report Treasurer

Reports of Officers and Standing Committees: Agenda (cont) Reports of Officers and Standing Committees: President-Elect President Elect VP of Membership VP of Membership Secretary Secretary Education Education Chairman

Your Chapter cannot spend money that is not in the budget!

Agenda (cont) Membership Membership Chairman Ways and Means Ways & Means Chairman

You should not do committee work in the Governing Board! If the committee did not bring specifics projects for the Board to consider send back to the Committee.

Agenda (cont) Special Committee Reports Technology Technology Chairman Adjournment Next Meeting March 9th, 9:00 a.m., Board of REALTORS®   Dates to Remember: February 17th Business Resource Meeting 11:30 am - 1:00 pm February 23rd Area A Meeting, 1-4 pm, WCR/TAR Austin March 9th Governing Board Meeting 9 am - 10:30 am March 15 th Deadline for 2011 Member of the Year Nominations March 29th Wine & Cheese Event @ D R Horton Ground Rules: Only Line Officers and Standing Committee Chairs may vote Turn off cell phones/iPads & refrain from texting or emailing during the meeting Be brief, stay on topic, stay for entire meeting and avoid side conversations Evaluate ideas, not people and work toward consensus

Make sure that anyone who makes a motion is a voting member of the Board Technology is a Special Committee so the Chairman is not a voting member.

MOTIONS: “I move that ...” is the proper verbiage. Never more than two amendments on floor at a time. Did you vote?

Agenda (cont) Special Committee Reports Technology Technology Chairman Adjournment Next Meeting March 9th, 9:00 a.m., Board of REALTORS®   Dates to Remember: February 17th Business Resource Meeting 11:30 am - 1:00 pm February 23rd Area A Meeting, 1-4 pm, WCR/TAR Austin March 9th Governing Board Meeting 9 am - 10:30 am March 15 th Deadline for 2011 Member of the Year Nominations March 29th Wine & Cheese Event @ D R Horton Ground Rules: Only Line Officers and Standing Committee Chairs may vote Turn off cell phones/iPads & refrain from texting or emailing during the meeting Be brief, stay on topic, stay for entire meeting and avoid side conversations Evaluate ideas, not people and work toward consensus

Minutes (Name) Chapter of Women’s Council of REALTORS® Governing Board Minutes November 10th, 2011 (Include where meeting was held)   Present (or Attending) Jackie Green, Sue Kelly, Carl Black, Edna Gonzales, Donna Mayo, Rachel Cary, Debbie Oland, Esther Rains, Jennifer Taylor, Paul Ames, Karen Hunt, Lois Lavin.

The meeting was called to order at 9:01 am by President Jackie Green.   The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America were led by Donna Mayo. It was determined that there was a quorum. Approval of Agenda and Minutes: The Agenda and Minutes of September 13, 2010 were approved as written. (If there were corrections note them in red on the master copy – DO NOT REWRITE)

President’s Report:   The State Leadership meeting in (Location) was a worthwhile and beneficial trip and the 2011 Officers received training for their new positions. We received lots of good information from other chapters across the state as they outlined their accomplishments this year. Our most recent fundraiser was an outstanding success.

We need help with our lunch reservations We need help with our lunch reservations. An accurate head count is important because we’re charged by meals prepared based on reservations and don’t want to pay for meals not eaten. The National Women’s Council of REALTORS® President will be here next month to visit our Chapter. We need to decide how that expense will be handled. Sue Kelly moved that her travel expenses be charged to the budget line item for National Travel for an amount not to exceed $600. The motion was seconded. After discussion the motion was re-read and passed. This motion should be added to the motion list that was generated at the beginning of the year

Treasurer’s Report: Debbie Oland noted that the budget was in line year to date. She also said our last fundraiser was a financial success and we were able to add $407 to the Scholarship fund. Full Treasurer’s report attached to these minutes.   President Elect: Jennifer Taylor reported we have accumulated well over 200 points toward our business plan. Full report attached to these minutes. VP of Membership: Esther Rains reported that the chapter had 91 National members, of which 80 were REALTOR® members. Membership report attached to these minutes

Secretary: A note of thought and prayer went out to Alice Combs and her family in support of her Sister who was recently diagnosed with a serious illness.   Bylaws: Rachel Cary said she is reviewing the Standing Rules and would submit some changes for approval at the next meeting. Finance & Budget: Paul Ames reported that the Audit committee has completed the third quarter review and all is in proper order. Audit report attached to these minutes. Membership: Edna Gonzales noted our focus now is recruitment and renewal. Our goal is 80% REALTOR® retention.

Programs: Karen Hunt reported that our Mayor will address the city’s highway issues when he speaks at the luncheon next month.   Ways and Means: Karl Black reported that he and next year’s chairman were preparing a major project that will start next year off with a bang in February . Table Tops: Lois Lavin said we will have four vendors at the next luncheon who have already paid. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 am

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