GKAR Member involvement is the lifeblood of the Association, serving and executing the vision for the Association, in alignment with the Bylaws, Strategic Plan, and National Association of REALTORS'® Core Standards. The 2027 Committee Application will be available November 1st, 2026.
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January, March, June, August, November; 1st Tuesday at 1:00 pm
Educate, promote awareness, and generate increased participation in RPAC
Attend the annual Governmental Legislative Update Forum; participate/attend Candidate Interviews for State Governor, State Senate, State Representatives, Kalamazoo County Commissioners; attend Capitol Day, in Lansing, to represent REALTORS® while visiting our Legislators; initiate outreach to Members regarding the significance of RPAC; and promote 100% participation in RPAC with all committees and Board of Directors. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
January, February, March, May, September, October, November; 1st Friday at 10:00 am
Plan, coordinate, promote and participate in Association community outreach activities to serve the community and increase REALTOR® involvement and awareness in the community; Bowl for Kids’ Sake; Walk to End Homelessness; Senior Services Ramp Build (2); Local Housing Volunteer Day; and Day of Service for Veterans. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
As needed
Screen/investigate for the Professional Standards Hearing Panel. Following review, determine the proper course of action on any formal complaint from the public of Membership. Committee Members must have been a REALTOR® Member for a minimum of three years and attend additional education. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
February, April, June, September, November; 2nd Wednesday prior to the Board of Directors' meeting
Support and promote Membership through New Member Orientation and the New Member Welcome Program.
Review GKAR REALTOR® and Business Partner Membership applications for approval; review GKAR Emeritus benefit applications for approval; record videos focused on Member Engagement to be used as promotional pieces; host a Committee event for Members to learn about various GKAR Committees; and promote the value of GKAR Membership. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
January, March, May, June, August, September, November; 2nd Tuesday at 1:30 pm
Develops, interprets, and enforces MLS policies and rules.
Provide solutions for streamlining MLS system. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
January, March, May, July, September, November; 1st Thursday at 9:00 am
Work to further the knowledge and education of Members; Plan, coordinate, promote, and participate in the Professional Development Committee Presents Series; Economic Update and REALTOR® Safety. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
As needed
Provide a pool of panel members to hear matters of alleged Code of Ethics violations by REALTOR® Members and hear disputes regarding commissions. Committee Members must have been a REALTOR® Member for a minimum of five years and attend additional education. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
Monthly; 2nd Friday at 9:00 am
Review and revise standard forms, contract language, and disclosures.
Provide GKAR Members Forms Update session by individual or panel and continue participation in the West Michigan Regional Forms Committee. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
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