Endorsements and letters of recommendation are optional and may be attached to the committee application. Letters should be addressed to the incoming President and President-Elect and should be in PDF format when the candidate attaches the file to their application. Please do not submit recommendation longer than 500 words per submission.

Local Association AEs follow a separate process to submit endorsement information directly to Virginia REALTORS^® for committee applications. Consequently, AE Letters are not be accepted with committee applications.

A member currently serving on a committee is NOT automatically considered for re-appointment. All members MUST submit an application if he/she would like to be considered for appointment in the following year.

A standing committee is mandated by the Bylaws of the Association. Permanent committees of the Association are outlined in the Policy and Procedures Manual. Both types of committees operate in the same fashion and are equally important to the State Association.

Workgroups are smaller than committees and focus on a specific topic provided by the Policies and Procedures Manual or the State President.

Each member should make sure his/her information in the NAR database (M1) is current. M1 allows you to update your personal contact information yourself from the NAR website. However, changes in your business contact information need to be handled by your local association.

You can count on the staff to keep you informed through the Association’s many communication vehicles such as:

• The association website and blog
• Weekly e-Newsletter
• Attend conferences and meetings
• Follow us on social media – Facebook and/or Twitter

The latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (9th Edition) is the authority governing all State Association meetings.

The incoming President and President-Elect of the State Association review all applications of volunteers and appoint members of all committees. Incoming leadership ensure that committee structure and membership is in accordance with the Policies.

The State Association is always looking for great volunteers. To offer as many volunteer opportunities as possible, the President of the Association attempts to appoint one person to no more than two committees.

Committees will meet in person at the State Association Major Events. Committees may also have meetings from time to time at the will of the committee chair depending on current events or issues. That said, each committee is tasked with very specific functions and some meet more often than others. Remote participation is also provided at most meetings for members unable to attend in person.

Yes! If you are interested in a state committee position, you must apply for that committee even if you’re planning to run for a seat on the Board. If you do not win a seat on the Board, you will be able to serve on the committee if appointed.

RPAC Disbursement Trustees should meet the following qualifications:

• Be an active member in good standing of a Local Association of REALTORS^®.
• Have demonstrated leadership as a REALTOR^®.
• Have an active interest in the political process and knowledge of political activity within their own Virginia REALTORS^® regions.
• Cannot have a political party conflict of interest. They cannot serve as an elected or appointed leader (including, but not limited to, an officer, precinct chair, platform committee member) for a political party committee on the local, state or national levels.
• Cannot serve on a political party’s state or national coordinating committee.
• Have an appreciation for the importance of RPAC, as indicated, for example, by being a multiyear RPAC contributor.
• Shall meet the volunteer requirements of the Virginia REALTORS^® Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Be a US citizen or permanent resident alien per federal regulations.