Vail Board of Realtors® Committee Information
Our committees are made up of members who graciously volunteer their time to help strengthen the association's events, services, member offerings, and strategic plan initiatives.
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2020 Committees
Education Committee
Provides educational programming by identifying and working with the best trainers available. Analyze marketing, attendance, enjoyment levels to ensure consistently improving, high-level CE and non-CE offerings.
Chair: Corey Lamothe
Staff Liason: Mel McKinney
Finance & Budget Committee
Reviews board financials on a quarterly/annual basis considers and makes recommendations regarding board finances, budgeting, annual auditing.
Chair: Kevin Kuebert
Staff Liaison: Erica Kirk
Government Affairs Committee
This committee reviews legislation, recommending action as needed to protect the interests of REALTORS®, our industry, and clients. We work with the county and municipalities, also local, state and national REALTOR® boards to carry out initiatives. Examples of projects include Wildfire Mitigation, Colorado Water Plan, Affordable Housing and more.
Chair: Mike Budd
Staff Liasion: Erica Kirk
RPAC Committee
This committee works on educating members about the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) and helps raise funds to achieve our goals each year.
Chair: Crissy Rumford
Staff Liasion: Erica Kirk
Public Relations Committee
The committee promotes a positive REALTOR® presence in the community. It also looks at ways to improve and expand Public Outreach.
Chair: Chad Cremonese
Staff Liason: Mel McKinney
Membership Committee
Reviews and plans for Member services, including new and existing products and services that would benefit members. Reviews existing and implement new Membership Outreach opportunities, such as the VBR Newsletter, emails, social networking opportunities, and more.
Chair: Scott Marino
Staff Liason: Jen Beckley
Affiliate Committee
Reviews the affiliate membership and provides affiliate members with the information they need to be part of the organization.
Chair: Kira Taylor
Staff Liason: Mel McKinney
VMLS Operations Committee
Reviews, researches and makes recommendations regarding potential new and existing real estate specific technology-related products and services for members. There is strong integration with the MLS, however, projects are not limited to MLS specific products. Also reviews suggestions and looks for ways to improve the functionality of the MLS system. This may include recommending changes to data fields and also corresponding policies to resolve common issues and make improvements to in the MLS system.
Chair: Chad Cremonese
Staff Liason: Mike Fox
VBRF Golf Tournament Committee
Plans and promotes fundraising events for the VBR Foundation. The VBRF Golf Tournament is the biggest fundraiser of the year!
Chair: Kevin Denton
Staff Liason: Mike Fox
VBRF Scholarship Committee
Puts together the scholarship application and reviews the applications once they are submitted.
Chair: Bev Trout
Staff Liason: Erica Kirk
VBRF Fundraising Committee
Establishes a fundraising plan for the Foundation to raise money each year following the strategic objectives of the Foundation.
Chair: Cynthia Thrall
Staff Liason: Erica Kirk
Healthcare Solutions for Colorado REALTORS®
From Innovative Cost Sharing Solutions
to Traditional Health Insurance Resources
There are now resources for cost-sharing and traditional insurance:
Traditional Insurance:
1. Allows you to shop all plans available in your zip code, many of which are not available on the Colorado Exchange
2. Dental and vision plans also available
Medical cost-sharing now includes:
1. The monthly cost is significantly lower
2. No insurance networks for medical care
3. Concierge medical service – one number to coordinate medical care, billing, logistics, etc.
4. Includes 24/7/365 unlimited virtual primary care
5. Dental and vision discount plans included
https://alpineassociationbenefits.com/
Watch a recorded webinar with Alpine Association Benefits to learn about the updates to the CAR Healthcare Solutions plans.
MONTHLY ENROLLMENT is now available.
This effective solution for managing healthcare costs is exclusive to CAR and the VBR members!
Click here to learn more and enroll in the program.
For questions email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 720-523-5524.
The Colorado Association of Realtors and local associations have put together an option to help Realtors and Affiliates manage healthcare costs.
View the video below to see participating providers and how to register.
Sedera is a medical cost sharing community that is endorsed by the Colorado Association of Realtors®.
The video link below explains how Sedera works, member costs and the enrollment process. Any VBR member including affiliates can enroll.