Committee Descriptions
Below is the name, meeting time and day of the month each committee meets. Please consider your schedule before applying to a committee.
Education | 1:00pm – 2:30pm | Second Wednesday
Review course proposals, suggest classes that are timely and relevant, seek out new instructors, help market courses, and serve on subcommittees when necessary.
Christmas CanTree | 10:30am – 12:00pm | First Tuesday
Promote and organize events that help raise money for the Christmas CanTree. Solicit for donations and build ‘CanTrees’ in November. Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army.
Community Outreach | 10:30am – 11:30am | First Tuesday
Enhance the REALTOR® image with housing and community involvement supporting the efforts of SAR Government Relations and volunteer activities.
SAR Charitable Foundation Charity Research** | 10:30am – 11:30am | First Tuesday
Vet/Review funding requests from local non-profits, help determine how/if SAR can show support (monetarily or otherwise), and make recommendations to the SAR Charitable Foundation Directors.
**Members appointed by the SAR Charitable Foundation Chairperson
Young Professionals Network Advisory | 10:30am – 11:30am | Second Tuesday
Organize and promote events, mixers, and fundraisers. Create a fun and educational place for Members to network. Advisory committee is open to all young, and young at heart in the industry.
Scholarship Fundraising** | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Third Tuesday
Plan, organize, promote, and work events and fundraisers with the focus of providing scholarships to local high school seniors.
**Members appointed by the SAR Scholarship Trust Chairperson
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Fair Housing | 10:30am – 12:00pm | Fourth Tuesday
This committee acts as an advisory/research group to the Association and its committees. Organize and promote seminars and events focused on housing affordability, fair housing, and down payment assistance. Participate in regional events that support/celebrate the cultural diversity within the Greater Sacramento area.
Government Relations* | 10:30am – 12:00pm | First Thursday
Serves as the policy-making body on legislative and regulatory issues affecting private property rights and the ability of REALTORS® to do business locally. In addition, the committee supports C.A.R. and NAR legislative efforts and annual REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF) fundraising. Committee members must contribute at least $148 to RAF during the year of applying and the year of service.
*Special Appointment or Prerequisites Required.
Internship | 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Second Thursday
Develop guidelines, support participants and provide leadership for SAR’s Internship Program. Market the program to potential interns and seek out SAR members to serve as mentors. Plan and attend the Intern Completion Celebration.
Grievance* | 10:00am – 11:30am | Third Thursday
Review ethical complaints to determine if hearings are warranted. Requirements: full-time real estate licensee and REALTOR® member for at least 5 years (at least 2 years with SAR), have no pending ethics complaints, or have not been found in violation of the NAR Code of Ethics. Only SAR REALTOR® Members may be appointed.
*Special Appointment or Prerequisites Required.
Strategic Planning & Finance | 1:00pm – 2:30pm | Third Friday
Develop and recommend a strategic plan, annual budget, capital budget, and reserve allocations to the Board of Directors.
Nominating* | As Needed
Vet candidates for election as SAR Officers and Board of Directors
*Special Appointment or Prerequisites Required.
Preferred Partners | As Needed
Develop programs and make recommendations to enhance the value of Affiliate membership at SAR. Only SAR Affiliate Members may be appointed.
Leadership Academy* | Meets March – December
Interested in being a Leader at SAR? Start here!
Students of the Leadership Academy gain exposure to a wide variety of SAR’s internal committees, forums, and charitable events while learning about our external partners like C.A.R., MetroList®, and city/county governments. Students become well versed in the Association’s operations and take on a leadership role in propelling SAR into the future. *Application and approval needed to participate. Learn More.