Committee Information
The Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS® 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.
Committee Structure VCCAR operates with two types of committees—operational and networking:
• Networking: Committees are open year-round and members can join at any time during the year by submitting an online application. After approval from the Board of Directors, applicants are voting members of the committee they applied for. The "networking committees" include the Affiliate Committee and the YPN Committee.
2020 Committees
Affiliate Committee
Liaison between Affiliate & REALTOR® members of the Association. Plans and conducts Affiliate Events; assists in coordination of many Association functions and other special activities including promoting the goodwill of the Association.
Vice Chair: Debbie Wertenberger
Staff Liaison: Tammy VanDeusen
Director Liaison: Joey Siddens
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Finance Committee
Ensures that Association financial resources are properly allocated through the annual budget, responsible for recommending the annual budget to the Board of Directors, provides a review of the monthly financials, and recommending financial policies. Investigates the best methods of financing programs, projects, and investments when so instructed by the Directors.
Staff Liaison: Robin Morris
Director Liaison: Tim Comstock
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Governing Documents Committee
Reviews, updates and revises, with Directors' approval, the Bylaws and Association Policy Manual to maintain these documents in a timely and current condition.
Vice Chair: Lupe Servin
Staff Liaison: Wyndi Austin
Director Liaison: Bridget Goncalves
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Grievance Committee
Acts as a reviewing body for complaints turned into the Association to determine whether to dismiss or send forward to the Professional Standards Committee for a hearing.
Vice Chair: Tee Khamseng
Staff Liaison: Wyndi Austin
Director Liaison: Ashley Anderson
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Leadership Development Committee
To provide recommendations for nomination and election of Officers and Directors; recruit potential candidates for the VCCAR Leadership Academy; determine Leadership Academy qualifications and guidelines for successful completion of the program; and interview and select Leadership Program participants. Responsible for selection of annual awards such as: REALTOR® of the Year, Affiliate of the Year.
Vice Chair: Vicky Cummings
Staff Liaison: Wyndi Austin
Director Liaison: Troy Palmquist
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Local Candidate Recommendation Committee (LCRC)
Established by a local association of REALTORS® to evaluate candidates for local offices and make recommendations to CREPAC, a C.A.R.-affiliated PAC. Local candidates include mayors, city council members, sheriffs, county supervisors, school and water board members and local judges, to name the most common local candidates. The LCRC Members have an important role in the association, and their decisions and actions can create tremendous benefit for their association and communities. LCRC and/or local board of directors make final decisions regarding support or opposition for local campaigns.
Vice Chair: Mark Chacon
Staff Liaison: Marta Golding Brown
Director Liaison: n/a
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Local Government Relations Committee
The committee monitors local legislative and regulatory actions and trends and interprets for member REALTORS®, local Associations and the public their impact on the real estate industry and property ownership. The committee recommends approaches to influence the course and form of local legislation and works with the Association Board of Directors in the formation of the Association policy and implementation of state and local mandated legislation.
Vice Chair: Adela Trainor
Staff Liaison: Marta Golding Brown
Director Liaison: Jeri Becker
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Professional Development Committee
Responsible for planning and promoting diverse educational offerings of the Association, ensuring that all members are provided with unique programs for their specialty areas. Assists with promotion of special seminars and educational offerings of other Association committees including: C.A.R. and NAR sanctioned Institutes, Societies or Councils.
Vice Chair: Magda Nordahl
Staff Liaison: Anne O'Shea
Director Liaison: Terri Davis
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Professional Standards Committee
Responsible as the Judicial Body of the Association. Conducts due process hearings in accordance with Bylaws on alleged violations of the Code of Ethics and Arbitration, Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation. *PS Committee members must have served not less than one year on the Grievance Committee.
Vice Chair: Cindy Diaz-Telly
Staff Liaison: Wyndi Austin
Director Liaison: Jim Keith
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Young Professionals Network (YPN) Committee
YPN is a member-driven committee that helps young real estate professionals excel in their careers by giving them the tools and encouragement to become involved in four (4) core areas: REALTOR® Associations, the real estate industry, peers, and communities. YPN is not defined by an age, but by a mindset.
Vice Chair: Willie Schmeltz
Staff Liaison: Tammy VanDeusen
Director Liaison: Jorge DeLeón
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