
Committees & Work Groups
The Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS® Committees & Work Groups are members who graciously volunteer their time to help strengthen the association’s events, services, member offerings, and strategic plan initiatives.
2023 Committees & Work Groups
CRMLS Committees
Through powerful best-in-class MLS tools, VCCAR has partnered with CRMLS to provide real estate professionals with authority and high visibility in a constantly evolving, highly-competitive industry. The committees listed here consist of liaisons between VCCAR and the various CRMLS departments. The goal is to connect real estate professionals throughout California with access to the most data at the lowest cost possible, eliminating the need to join multiple MLSs.
CRMLS Association Executives Committee
VCCAR Committee Member: Wyndi Austin
Meets: Bi-Monthly 3rd Monday
CRMLS Finance Committee
VCCAR Committee Member: Jeri Becker
Meets: Bi-Monthly 3rd Wednesday
CRMLS Operational Steering Committee
VCCAR Committee Member: Joe Virnig
Meets: Monthly 2nd Tuesday
CRMLS Rules Committee
VCCAR Committee Member: Tim Comstock
Meets: Bi-Monthly 3rd Thursday
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee
To promote and guide participation within our Association in its commitment to fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion while providing the opportunity to help our members compete in a diverse marketplace.
Chair: Jessica Purdy
Staff Liaison: Robin Morris/Wyndi Austin
Director Liaison: Julio Gomez
Meets: When necessary.
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Events Work Group
This newly formed Events Work Group will focus on all events offered by the association and, in the past, has included: Annual Installation, Association Rush, REALTOR® Expo, and REALTOR® Feud.
Meeting Commitment: Meetings are 6-8 times a year and are approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
Lead: Camille Morris
Staff Liaison: Tania Magana
Director Liaison: Bonnie Goetz
Meets: When necessary.
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Finance Committee
Ensures that Association’s financial resources are appropriately allocated through the annual budget; responsible for recommending the annual budget to the Board of Directors, reviewing the monthly financials, and recommending financial policies. Investigates the best methods of financing programs, projects, and investments when instructed by the Directors.
Chair: Jeri Becker
Staff Liaison: Robin Morris
Director Liaison: Jeri Becker
Meets: 3rd Tuesday each month at 12:30 PM
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Governing Documents Work Group
Reviews, updates, and revises, with the Directors’ approval, the Bylaws and Association Policy Manual to maintain these documents in a timely and current condition.
Lead: Dawn Durazo
Staff Liaison: Wyndi Austin
Director Liaison: Jennifer Felton
Meets: When necessary.
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Grievance Committee
Acts as a reviewing body for complaints turned into the Association to determine whether to dismiss or send forward to the Professional Standards Committee for a hearing.
Chair: Tee Khamseng Term: 2021-2023
Vice Chair: Lori Lang Term: 2021-2023
Staff Liaison: Jamie Bowman, Linda Conaway
Director Liaison: Carolyn Triebold
Meets: When necessary.
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Leadership Academy Work Group
VCCAR is committed to identifying and cultivating leaders for the future! The program’s purpose is to provide REALTORS® with the tools necessary to aspire to leadership positions by educating and providing a better understanding of the internal workings of the local and state real estate organizations, local government, and community organizations impacting the real estate industry.
Lead: Karen Campbell
Staff Liaison: Wyndi Austin
Director Liaison: Dawn Durazo
Meets: when necessary.
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Local Candidate Recommendation Committee (LCRC)
Established by a local association of REALTORS® to evaluate candidates for regional offices and make recommendations to CREPAC, a C.A.R.-affiliated PAC.
The most common local candidates include mayors, city council members, sheriffs, county supervisors, school and board members, and local judges. The LCRC Members have an essential role in the association, and their decisions and actions can benefit their association and communities. LCRC and/or the local board of directors make final decisions regarding support or opposition to local campaigns.
Chair: Jorge DeLeon Term: 2023-2024
Vice Chair: Ariel Palmieri Term: 2023-2024
Staff Liaison: TBD
Director Liaison: Adela Trainor
Meets: When necessary.
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Local Government Relations Committee
The committee monitors local legislative and regulatory actions and trends and interprets for member REALTORS®, local Associations, and the public their impact on the real estate industry and property ownership. The committee recommends approaches to influence the course and form of local legislation. It works with the Association’s Board of Directors in forming the Association policy and implementing state and local-mandated legislation.
Chair: Salena Bracamontes
Vice Chair: Austin Reimers
Staff Liaison: TBD
Director Liaison: Janet Sprissler
MLS Work Group
The MLS Work Group is made up of REALTOR® members that use the MLS tools. As the MLS moves forward with better tools and technology, this working group has been assembled to assure the VCCAR members have all of the information necessary to work in the MLS environment.
Lead: Joe Virnig
Staff Liaison: Dale Farnum
Director Liaison: Rebeca Elliott
Meets: When necessary.
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Professional Standards Committee
Responsible as the Judicial Body of the Association. Conducts due process hearings per Bylaws on alleged violations of the Code of Ethics and Arbitration, Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation.
*Committee members must have served at least one year on the Grievance Committee.
Chair: Cindy Diaz-Telly Term: 2021-2023
Vice Chair: Brooke Smith: 2021-2023
Staff Liaison: Linda Conaway/Jamie Bowman
Director Liaison: Ashley Anderson
Meets: When necessary.
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REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF) Work Group
What is REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF)? RAF is a vital service for YOU and YOUR business. Did you know that 30% of your RAF contribution supports local issues that will affect your livelihood? Contributing to the REALTOR® Action Fund helps protect private property rights through C.A.R.’s lobbying efforts, local issues, and candidate campaigns.
VCCAR seeks volunteers to serve on the all-new RAF Work Group for 2023. Together we can successfully educate and encourage our members to invest in the REALTOR® Action Fund and be instrumental in reaching our annual goals!
Scope of work: We will prepare a business plan for Board approval, coordinate fundraising activities, support the Local Government Affairs Committee with its advocacy activities, and educate and communicate to members the importance of the REALTOR® Party of California.
Lead: Cindy Diaz-Telly
Staff Liaison: Wyndi Austin
Director Liaison: Jennifer Greule
Meets: This working group will meet approximately ten times during the year for about 1 hour. Dates TBD
Young Professionals Network (YPN) Committee
YPN is a member-driven committee that helps young real estate professionals excel in their careers by giving them the tools and encouragement to become involved in four (4) core areas: REALTOR® Associations, the real estate industry, peers, and communities.
YPN is not defined by age but by mindset.
Chair: Jennifer Greule
Vice Chair: Cibeli Rocha
Staff Liaison: Robin Morris
Director Liaison: Katie Connelly
Meets: 3rd Tuesday each month @ 10:00 AM
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YPN Committee Application (Open year-round), email Robin Morris with questions or call 805-981-2100 x103
