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Become a Volunteer Leader

Interested in getting more involved? Volunteer leadership at River Counties Association of REALTORS® offers members the opportunity to contribute their voice, serve alongside peers, and support the work of the Association and MLS in a meaningful, manageable way.

How the Association & MLS Are Governed

Leadership at the River Counties Association of REALTORS® (RCAR) and the RC-MLS is completely voluntary and member-driven.

We use a structured system of Committees, Task Forces, and Presidential Advisory Groups (PAGs) to review projects, policies, and procedures. This allows our Boards of Directors to make informed decisions on behalf of:

  • RCAR Members (Association side)

  • MLS Participants and Subscribers (MLS side)

Both the RCAR Board of Directors and the RC-MLS Board of Directors are made up entirely of volunteers who are committed to guiding the future of the Association and MLS.

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Committees, Task Forces & PAGs

We are always looking for members who are interested in getting involved.

Preferred Partners Council

Composed of our local Preferred Business Partners, this committee plans and hosts RCAR member networking events, such as, REALTOR® Fun Nights and Oktoberfest. 

Member Services Committee

Responsible for planning member luncheons, awards banquets, and serving as the education advisory group.

Community Outreach

Responsible for planning an annual RCAR community event as well as partnering with local charities to partake in fundraising events, projects, and outreach within our local communities.

Cultural Diversity

Responsible for building awareness among our members of our ever-growing community. They host an annual World Culture Day Event.

RPAC

Responsible for raising funds to bring awareness with the expertise of a well-tuned REALTOR Action Committee, with members of the committee highly involved in city, county, and state issue mobilization and resolution.

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Board of Directors Roles

Volunteer Directors play an important role in shaping the direction of the River Counties Association of REALTORS® and the RC-MLS. Through service on the Board, members help review policies, provide leadership, and represent the interests of the REALTOR® community and MLS participants.

RCAR Board of Directors

Volunteer leadership serving RCAR members

RCAR Directors serve in a governance role to help the Association make informed decisions on behalf of its members.

Time Commitment & Meetings

RCAR strives to use volunteer time wisely by keeping:

  • Committee meetings are typically limited to 1 hour

  • Board of Directors meetings are held monthly and last up to 2 hours

Directors are expected to:

  • Attend regular monthly Board of Directors meetings

  • Provide input and vote on:

    • Board policies

    • Procedures

    • Budgetary reviews

Term Length & Leadership Progression

  • Members serve staggered 3-year terms

  • After serving a term, directors may also move into an officer position, if their schedules permit

Additional Expectations (Beyond Meetings)

RCAR Directors are also asked to:

  • Participate in Association events

  • Support Association/MLS decisions as a team

  • Relay RCAR policies and issues through office meetings

Executive Committee Expectations

Members serving as officers (President, President-Elect, Treasurer, First Vice-President, and Past President) are also required to:

  • Attend monthly Finance Committee meetings

Travel Expectations for Leadership

Travel commitments increase for those serving as President or President-Elect, including attendance at:

  • TENEX

  • NAR Legislative Week

  • NAR Leadership Training

  • TAR Convention (September)

  • NAR Convention (November)

Eligibility Requirement

Members must have served on a committee prior to applying for an RCAR Board position, as required by the Bylaws

RC-MLS Board of Directors

Volunteer leadership serving MLS participants and subscribers

RC-MLS Directors serve in a governance role to help guide MLS policies and direction on behalf of MLS participants and/or subscribers.

Term Length & Leadership Progression

  • Members serve staggered 3-year terms

  • After serving a term, directors may also move into an officer position, if their schedules permit

    Who Can Serve (Eligibility by Role)

    • Only Managing Brokers can serve as directors on the MLS BOD

    • Only Primary Brokers can serve as officers on the MLS BOD

    At-Large Director Positions (Subscribers)

    • There are two (2) at-large director positions for subscribers

    • When an at-large position comes up for election:

      • Any primary member subscriber can apply

      • Sponsorship from their Managing Broker is required

    Travel Expectations for Leadership

    Travel commitments increase for those serving as President or President-Elect, including attendance at:

    • TENEX

    • NAR Legislative Week

    • NAR Leadership Training

    • TAR Convention (September)

    • NAR Convention (November)

    Eligibility Requirement

    Members must have served on a committee prior to applying for an RCAR Board position, as required by the Bylaws

    Interested in serving? Committee involvement is the first step toward Board leadership. For more information, email us below.

    Email Us about Being a Director