GET INVOLVED
Your input, participation, and ideas are needed at the association! The committees are an integral part of our association’s operations and success each year, and all REALTOR® and Affiliate members can get involved. Please carefully consider your interests and the benefits you will gain by participating on a committee, and then complete the form below to sign up.
Affiliate Committee
Chair:
Dianne Crosby, Guarenteed Rate
Meeting Dates:
TBD
Liaison: Emily Flaherty
Committee members:
TBD
Climate Action Committee
Chair:
Arlene Baxter, Red Oak Realty
Meeting Dates:
Second tuesday of every month at 11 AM
Liaison: TBD
Committee members:
Amanda Brunato, Evelyn Freitas, Janine Hunt, Catherine Krueger & Bhima Sheridan
The Climate Action Committee serves as a Bridge AOR resource, educating and facilitating activities in support of energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction for a sustainable low-carbon future. Click here for more information.
Community Foundation
Chair:
Meeting Dates:
First Tuesday of every month at 3 PM
Liaison: Emily Flaherty
Committee members:
Dianne Crosby, Janine Hunt, DaVina Lara, Jeffrey Neidleman & Jay Sondhi
This committee works to develop visibility and increase public awareness of the way in which Bridge AOR members give back to the community. Committee members actively build relationships with local charitable organizations and gain “hands-on” experience in fundraising. Click here for more information.
Diversity Committee
Chair:
Michael Bardales, Radius Agent Realty & Ebony Smith, Radius Agent Realty
Meeting Dates:
TBD
Liaison: Lyniqua Coleman
Committee members:
TBD
Bridge AOR is proud to announce our new committee dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in real estate. Click here for more information.
Education & Technology Committee
Chair:
Holly Bradford, Red Oak Realty
Meeting Dates:
Last Wednesday of every month at 11 AM
Liaison: Lyniqua Coleman
Committee members:
Brandi Bankston, Rebecca Erdiakoff, Kenny Leather, Jordan Lento, Judy Richardson, Valerie Ruma, Andrew Spellman & Azadeh Yazdi
This committee works to plan educational programs, classes and series for members’ continuing education and professional development. Committee members research continuing education opportunities and up-to-date certification information and recruit speakers to present on these topics.
Forms Committee
Chair:
Marion Henon, Red Oak Realty
Meeting Dates:
As required
Liaison: Kiran Shenoy
Committee members:
Mary Canavan, Sally Han, John Karnay, Cameron Platt & Tracy Sichterman
Housing Committee
Chair:
Stephanie Christmas, Keller Williams Realty
Meeting Dates:
Second Wednesday of every month
Liaison: Kiran Shenoy
Committee members:
Anna Bahnson, Brook Baird, Denise Kees & Felicia Mares
Installation Committee
Chair:
Janine Hunt, BHG RE Reliance Partners
Meeting Dates:
N/A
Liaison: Emily Flaherty
Committee members:
TBD
Plans the association’s annual installation and awards banquet where the incoming officers and directors are installed and the REALTOR of the Year and Affiliate Awards are presented. Raises funds from sponsors. Meets 4 to 6 times a year
Local Government Relations Committee
Chair:
Mary Canavan, The Grubb Co.
Meeting Dates:
First Wednesday of every month at 12 PM
Liaison: Kiran Shenoy
Committee members:
Camelia Baray, Arlene Baxter, Jill Broadhurst, Christine Cheng, Kim Cleghorn, Steve Edrington, Denise Kees, Kathie Longinotti, Jeffrey Neidleman, Helen Nicholas, Sarah Schisler, Elisabeth Watson & Eric Wong
This committee works to establish relationships with local officials and key decision makers regarding real estate issues. Committee members increase their community awareness and become politically active through their involvement in this committee. Click here for more information.
MLS Committee
Chair:
Todd Hodson, Red Oak Realty
Meeting Dates:
First Friday of every other month at 11 am
Liaison: Gustavo Rodriguez
Committee members:
Wayne Cory, Andrea Gordon, Tia Hunnicutt, Frances Brooke Korkut, Chris Ristau, Kevin Viera, Eric Wong, and Freeman L. Young
This committee provides oversight of MLS policies, publications, and forms. They oversee all computerized services, including the monitoring of the performance standards contained in the MLS contract. For more information on our MLS, click here.
Past Presidents Committee
Chair:
Eric Wong, Winkler Real Estate Group
Meeting Dates:
TBD
Liaison: DaVina Lara
Committee members:
TBD
Pro Standards Committee
Chair:
Lisa Dukellis-Mitchener, Dukellis Real Estate (Pro Standards Chair) & Melissa Eizenberg, Red Oak Realty (Grievance Chair)
Meeting Dates:
N/A
Liaison: Charisse Castillo
Committee members:
Lisa Cartolano, Julie Durkee, Marni Fischer, Darrell Hoh, Melissa Eizenberg, Shannon Kelly, Gwendolyn Kilpatrick, Zanna Knight, Mitch Lucio, Kimberly Mccaffrey, Betty Moore, Lydia Nayo, Pamela Oettel, Amy Roberson, Jennifer Smith, Margaret Thomas, Kris Thompson, & Hsu-Ching Wintz.
This committee is made up of the Grievance committee, Pro Standards Committee and administered by a certified Pro Standards Administrator. On behalf of the Bridge Association of Realtors®, these committees are responsible for enforcing the REALTORS® Code of Ethics.
REALTORS® Resource for Seniors Committee
Chair:
Joann Sullivan, The Grubb Co.
Meeting Dates:
TBD
Liaison: Emily Flaherty
Committee members:
Timonthy Cassidy, Stephanie Christmas, Gail Craine, Julie Durkee, Lois Harris, John Holmgren, Linda Lipscomb, Donnaluci Williams, Joan Simmons, Liz Rush, Catherine Stern
This committee serves as a resource for REALTORS® who work with senior clients. Committee members will learn about programs designed to help seniors as well as how to address problems faced by our senior clients.
REALTOR® Action Fund Committee
Chair:
Janine Hunt, BHG RE Reliance Partners
Meeting Dates:
As required
Liaison: Kiran Shenoy
Committee members:
Janine Hunt
One of the most important services organized real estate provides is representation in the halls of government. REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF) raises money to advance the goals of our REALTOR® political action committees (PACs) at the local, state, and federal levels of government. RAF supports and/or opposes candidates for elected office who understand, or don’t understand, REALTOR® Issues. For more information on REALTOR Action Fund, click here.
Young Professionals' Network (YPN)
Chair:
Felicia Mares, Abio Properties
Meeting Dates:
Second Wednesday of every month at 11 AM
Liaison: Lyniqua Coleman
Committee members:
Ashley Davis, Anna Frankel, Valerie Hirbod, Glennie Kramer-Baker, Jim Valler, Dewey Vuong & Steve Williams
Through networking events, the Young Professionals Network (YPN) program gives its members the tools they need to advance their careers — while having fun in the process. Follow us on Facebook for the latest information from YPN!