CAR Bylaws Committee

Reviews the CAR Bylaws annually to insure they are in keeping with the goals and objectives of the organization and in legal compliance. Makes recommendations to the Board of Directors.

Carolyn Murphy
Tomlinson North Idaho Sotheby's International Realty

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Circle of Excellence Committee

Establishes qualifying criteria and reviews/approves applications.

Jill Satterly, Chair
Keller Williams CdA

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Community Outreach Committee

Represents the Realtors and it's brand in the community; enhances the organization's image. Oversee's all of the Association fundraisers such as the annual golf tournament, toy drive, thrift drive, beer festival and more to benefit local non-profits in the area.

Have an idea of a non-profit we should consider helping? How about an event idea? We'd love to hear from you.

Heather Wichman, Chair
Pioneer Title Company

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Education Committee

Plans and Organizes relevant Realtor Education courses and Events throughout the year. Planning a Technology Education Camp in April along with a number of other courses and updates throughout the year. Email or call us about your ideas or if you'd like to join the committe.

Meeting Times: first Monday of each month

Lea Williams, chair
Tomlinson North Idaho Sotheby's

208-661-8368 EMAIL >>


Executive Committee

Oversee operations of the Association in accordance with the policies and instructions of the Board of Directors; act on behalf of the Board during on-demand activities that occur between meetings, and these acts are later presented for full board review. Recommends to the Board of Directs new policies, changes in policy, or rescission of existing policies of the Association; establish an annual budget for the Association for approval by the Board of Directors.

Kim Cooper, Chair
CAR President
Select Brokers

208-818-3939 EMAIL >>


Finance Committee

To formulate and make recommendations concerning strategic and financial planning, investment management and budgeting. Provides ongoing oversight and guidance on fiscal matters including financial statements, annual audits and major capital purchases. Assures necessary checks and balance are in place, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Meeting Time: as called by chair

Denise Lundy, Chair
2011 Treasurer
Fortus Realty

208-765-5556 EMAIL >>


Government Affairs / Legislative Committee

Provides ongoing oversight and guidance on matters pertaining to real estate related political issues, attends hearing and meetings that affect the real estate industry. Support the NAR by collecting voluntary political contributions to enhance the effectiveness of NAR's grassroots lobbying by mobilizing REALTORS®, as well as targeted segments of the general public, to gain the support of key legislators for the REALTORS®' position on a specific legislative objective. Organizes and coordinates local political candidate interviews.

Tom Torgerson, Chair
Century 21 Beutler & Associates

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Grievance Committee

Review complaints to determine if the allegations might support a violation of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.

Debe Sohrweide, Chair
Hope Realty

208-765-3641 EMAIL >>


Nominating Committee

Recruits potential Board Members to fill Board vacancies as they occur and prepares slate of Officers for presentation to the Board of Directors. Handles approving award applications.

Jill Satterly, Chair
Keller Williams Realty

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Professional Standards Committee

To advise and make recommendations to the Board of Directors on matters relating to the Code of Ethics; upon request, the Committee advises member boards on interpretations on the Code; upon receiving notice of lack of enforcement thereof by member boards, the Committee inquires into the situation, seeks remedial action and, if necessary, brings to the attention of the Board of Directors or the proper office of the Association in case of failure or refusal to enforce the Code. Hear Professional Standards complaints and arbitrations.

Carolyn Murphy, Chair
Tomlinson North Idaho Sotheby's International

208-667-1551 EMAIL >>


Marketing Committee

Represents the Realtor image to the community; enhances the organization's image, including communications with print ads, radio, website, billboard, tv and other advertising/marketing media.

Janice Harvey, Chair
Keller Williams Realty CdA

208-667-2399 EMAIL >>


REALTOR® Of The Year Committee

Establish criteria for identifying the annual REALTOR® of the Year; select the annual REALTOR® of the Year. This committee is made up of the last five ROTYs.

Meeting Time: August/September Annually

Anne Anderson
2007 REALTOR of the Year
Lakeshore Realty

208-665-2443 EMAIL >>


REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC)

Support the NAR, IAR and CAR by collecting voluntary political contributions to enhance the effectiveness of grassroots lobbying by mobilizing REALTORS®, as well as targeted segments of the general public, to gain the support of key legislators for the REALTORS® position on a specific legislative issue.

Meeting Time: tbd

Brian Guswiler, Chair
Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller

208-664-1461 EMAIL >>


Membership Committee

This committee's purpose is to plan timely and effective General Membership meetings, create networking opportunities for all members and to plan awards banquets.

Dustin Ainsworth, Chair
Kootenai Title Company

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