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ARE YOU GOING FROM --THE FRYING PAN INTO THE FIRE?

February 24, 2012 Carolyn Wyckoff & Pat FarrellEXECUTIVE TEAM: (Line Officers & Parliamentarian)PURPOSE:

Review all committee reports and make recommendations.

Not OK? ---Return to CommitteeOK? ---ImplementReview 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 CommitteeMembership drops (Retention)

Food complaints

Officer resigns

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MEETINGLocal ChapterExecutive Board AgendaFebruary 7, 2012 Board of REALTORSApproval of Reimbursement to Anna B and Jimmy A to TAR/WCR in Austin.

Approval of budget for Wine and Cheese MixerReview of Financials CDs New Account for monies in/outStrategic Partners for remainder of the year still need June, Aug, Oct, NovAll 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 CDs 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

MEETINGLocal ChapterGoverning Board Meeting - February 10, 2012 9:00 am 10:30 amBoard of REALTORSAGENDACall to OrderPresidentInvocation & PledgeMemberStatus of QuorumSecretaryApproval of MinutesSecretaryPresidents ReportPresidentFinancial ReportTreasurer

Agenda (cont)Reports of Officers and Standing Committees:

President-ElectPresident Elect

VP of MembershipVP of Membership

SecretarySecretary

EducationEducation Chairman

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

Ways and Means Ways & Means ChairmanAgenda (cont)

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 theCommittee.Agenda (cont)Special Committee ReportsTechnologyTechnology Chairman

Adjournment

Next MeetingMarch 9th, 9:00 a.m., Board of REALTORS

Dates to Remember:February 17thBusiness Resource Meeting 11:30 am - 1:00 pmFebruary 23rdArea A Meeting, 1-4 pm, WCR/TAR AustinMarch 9thGoverning Board Meeting 9 am - 10:30 amMarch 15 thDeadline for 2011 Member of the Year NominationsMarch 29thWine & Cheese Event @ D R Horton

Ground Rules: Only Line Officers and Standing Committee Chairs may voteTurn off cell phones/iPads & refrain from texting or emailing during the meetingBe brief, stay on topic, stay for entire meeting and avoid side conversationsEvaluate 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 ReportsTechnologyTechnology Chairman

Adjournment

Next MeetingMarch 9th, 9:00 a.m., Board of REALTORS

Dates to Remember:February 17thBusiness Resource Meeting 11:30 am - 1:00 pmFebruary 23rdArea A Meeting, 1-4 pm, WCR/TAR AustinMarch 9thGoverning Board Meeting 9 am - 10:30 amMarch 15 thDeadline for 2011 Member of the Year NominationsMarch 29thWine & Cheese Event @ D R Horton

Ground Rules: Only Line Officers and Standing Committee Chairs may voteTurn off cell phones/iPads & refrain from texting or emailing during the meetingBe brief, stay on topic, stay for entire meeting and avoid side conversationsEvaluate ideas, not people and work toward consensus

Minutes(Name) Chapter of Womens Council of REALTORSGoverning Board MinutesNovember 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)Presidents 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. An accurate head count is important because were charged by meals prepared based on reservations and dont want to pay for meals not eaten.

The National Womens 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 yearTreasurers 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 Treasurers 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 minutesSecretary: 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 citys highway issues when he speaks at the luncheon next month.Ways and Means: Karl Black reported that he and next years 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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WOMENS COUNCIL OF REALTORS ORGANIZATION CHART 2012**Ways & Means**Treasurer**Membership**Vice President, Membership**President-Elect

President

**Immediate Past President**Presidential AdvisorSABOR Orientation** Executive Officers and Standing Committee Chairpersons are voting members of the Governing Board. Two or more unexcused absences will automatically drop that member from the Board. All other committee chairs and members are encouraged to attend all meetings.Table TopCharitable DonationsBBradshawBradshaw/JaGilmore**Finance/BudgetRetention/RecruitDatabase** Reconrdig SecretaryPublicity / PhotosPhotography/Video / Presidents CDCommunity OutreachReservationsParliamentary StandardsMarketingonNewsletterCommunicationMembership BreakfastHospitalityPast President Committee**Nominating**By-LawsEntrepreneur of The YearDirector of Affiliates**ProgramsMember of the YearInvocation/PledgeResource Center**EducationUnderwritersTechnology

WOMENS COUNCIL OF REALTORS ORGANIZATION CHART 2012**Ways & Means**Treasurer**Membership**Vice President, Membership**President-Elect

President

**Immediate Past President**Presidential AdvisorSABOR Orientation** Executive Officers and Standing Committee Chairpersons are voting members of the Governing Board. Two or more unexcused absences will automatically drop that member from the Board. All other committee chairs and members are encouraged to attend all meetings.Table TopCharitable DonationsBBradshawBradshaw/JaGilmore**Finance/BudgetRetention/RecruitDatabase** Reconrdig SecretaryPublicity / PhotosPhotography/Video / Presidents CDCommunity OutreachReservationsParliamentary StandardsMarketingonNewsletterCommunicationMembership BreakfastHospitalityPast President Committee**Nominating**By-LawsEntrepreneur of The YearDirector of Affiliates**ProgramsMember of the YearInvocation/PledgeResource Center**EducationUnderwritersTechnology