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Budget & Finance Committee Provides general oversight and direction regarding the financial and budgetary aspects of the association's operations. » Roster
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 Justin LaManna Homevest Realty
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Communications Committee Oversees the communications efforts of the association, including internal and external messages delivered via current and emergent methods. » Roster
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 Carlos German Carlos German & Team, Inc. |
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Facilities Committee Oversees the physical assets of the association. » Roster
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 Mike McGraw McGraw Real Estate Services PL
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Governmental Affairs Committee Serves as ORRA's political arm by keeping track of regulations that affect the real estate industry, participating in public meetings, and contacting governmental officials. » Roster
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 Pitt Warner Winter Park Land Co.
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Grievance Committee Receives ethics complaints and arbitration requests and determines whether or not hearings are warranted. » Roster
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 Sharon Backe Watson Realty Corp |
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Investment Committee Is responsible for investing; reviewing performance; making recommendations to the board of directors regarding asset allocation and other policy matters; and selecting investment managers, agents, and custodial banks. » Roster
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 Lou Nimkoff Brio Real Estate Services, LLC
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Professional Development Committee Seeks to improve REALTOR® professionalism and productivity via educational programming suitable for all segments of the ORRA membership. » Roster
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 Bruce Elliott Stirling Sotheby's International Realty |
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Professional Standards Committee In accordance with the association's NAR charter, provides trained and competent panels as required to conduct fair and impartial hearings on alleged unethical conduct by ORRA members or in arbitration of business disputes as defined in the NAR Professional Standards Manual. » Roster
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 Frank W. Schiber frank W Schieber Appraiser
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Qualifications Committee Seeks nominees for officer and director positions; conducts interviews to confirm candidates meet required qualifications; selects candidates for recommendation; and notices the membership of selected slates plus all qualified candidates. No current members
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 Mike McGraw McGraw Real Estate Services PL
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Strategic Planning Committee Provides long-range planning for the association by preparing an annual strategic plan and by determining long-term goals and objectives. No current members
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 Stephen Merchant Global Realty international |
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Brokers Council Provides brokers with informative presentations in areas such as risk management/legal liability, industry trends and issues, legislative and regulatory issues, and brokerage management concerns. Oversees Orlando Broker Talk, solicits broker input on ORRA programs and industry/ community issues, and provides networking opportunities for brokers. No current members |
 Reese Stewart RE/MAX Properties SW, Inc.
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Orlando Regional International Council (ORIC) Organizes information and networking opportunities designed to increase council members' international real estate transactions. » Roster
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 Justine Assal ACM Financial
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| Forums |
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Affiliates Forum Plans the networking and social programs of the association, including membership luncheons, holiday open houses, and the new member reception. Coordinates school outreach programs. » Roster |
 Cat Brower Mortgage Title Services, Inc. |
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ORRA/Florida REALTORS® Forum Develops programs that encourage involvement by ORRA members in FR and NAR, recommends candidates for FR and NAR leadership positions, and develops strategies to assist in their election or appointment as required. » Roster |
 Zola Szerencses RE/MAX 200 Realty
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Young Professionals Network, Orlando Chapter Helps young real estate professionals excel in their careers by providing tools and encouragement via mentors, networking events, and community service projects. » Roster
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 Melissa Cruz RE/MAX Town & Country Realty
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Market Diversity Subcommittee Develops policy promoting diversity within the real estate industry and ORRA's membership. Identifies concerns and needs of minority members and assists in the development of actions to address those concerns. Seeks to promote changes in real estate practices to reflect growing cultural diversity. » Roster |
 Lisa C. Ford Exit Realty Central
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Property Management Subcommittee Meets to discuss market trends and hosts presentations by property management experts. » Roster
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 Claire Schwartz Claire Schwartz & Associates, LLC
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Risk Management Subcommittee Aims to reduce members' legal liability and business risks by provide risk-related information through Orlando REALTOR® articles, website content, and education classes. » Roster
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 Dean Vanderpool Devan Realty & Development Corporation
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REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Subcommittee Oversees political fundraising. » Roster
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 Beverly Evans, Co-Chair Axel Real Estate, Inc.
 Kathleen Gallagher McIver, Co-Chair RE/MAX Town & Country Realty
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| Task Forces |
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Audit Committee Assists the board of directors in overseeing the integrity of ORRA's financial statements and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; reviews independent auditors' qualification and independence; and reviews the performance of independent auditors. » Roster |
 Lee Acker RE/MAX 200 Realty
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Awards Task Force Organizes, plans, and implements ORRA's yearly awards program. Members select which awards to give out and, with input from the general membership, determine award recipients. No current members |
 Zola Szerencses RE/MAX 200 Realty
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Bylaws and Policy Task Force Reviews ORRA's governing documents to ensure they remain current to FREC, FR, and NAR rules. Suggests changes to ORRA's present policies and procedures to reflect the changing needs of the association and its membership. » Roster |
 Cyn Zellner Keller Williams At The Lakes
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Membership Task Force (new) Provides guidance regarding ORRA's membership policies, plus represents and monitors the needs of the membership to ensure a strong membership structure and benefits package. Creates and implements plans for the growth and development of the membership by addressing issues such as recruitment and retention. No current members |
 Kathy Llamas Connect Realty.com, Inc.
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Technology Task Force (new) Provides guidance on information technology directions, strategies, policies, priorities, and needs that are vital to members. No current members
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 Joe Adkins The Realty Factor, Inc.
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