Committees

The mission of the affiliate group is to provide education, guidance, support and social networking to the Greater Piedmont REALTORS®, their staff, and the local community. This education would provide current and new information in all areas of our individual affiliate businesses that affect the Real Estate environment. The social aspect is to allow the affiliate participants and the GPR; an opportunity to interact in a friendly and professional environment and further the business relationships with all members.

The Annual Meeting Committee plans the Annual Meeting that takes place in September of every year.

The Awards Banquet Committee is responsible for planning the awards criteria and planning the annual banquet to celebrate each nominee and recipient.

The Greater Piedmont REALTORS® Board of Directors is the elected body that represents the membership by establishing and supporting a Strategic Plan and policies, overseeing the budget, approving plans and recommendations, and ensuring we support the Mission and Values of the Association.

The Golf Committee is in charge of planning the annual golf tournament.

The Good Neighbor Committee helps to plan a couple of community projects each year that can include nursing home visits, homeless shelter donations, and other activities in our community.

The purpose of the Public Policy Committee is to monitor local, state, and national proposed legislation and attend legislative functions, presenting the association’s positions at the direction of the Board of Directors. Additionally, its purpose is to educate members about the goals, objectives, and benefits of RPAC, and it strives to meet/exceed VR RPAC Fair Share Goal for % participation and % fair share collected, and related recognition programs.

The purpose of the Professional Development Committee is to provide a variety of education and training opportunities in all types of forums in order to increase the knowledge and professionalism of the members.