Board Member Role and Expectations

✓ Directors in their role have a fiduciary duty to the Association, which requires them to operate by the Duty of Care. Board members will become familiar with current bylaws, policies, and Robert’s Rules of Order. Some specific responsibilities of the Board of Directors include adopting budgets, setting dues, and establishing policies that support the RASCW mission statement and strategic plan.

✓ It is important that those who seek to serve on the Board of Directors have an understanding of the kind of commitment they will be making. The term of office is three years, and the time commitment ranges between 5-15 hours/month for Directors, slightly more for Officers, and for the President and President-elect the time commitment can be significant.

During their time on the Board of Directors, members will attend and participate in:
  • Monthly Board of Directors meetings and special meetings as required.
  • Actively prepare and participate in decision-making.
  • Annual Membership Meeting and Installation.
  • Special meetings with government officials.
  • Special sessions in professional standards and leadership.
  • REALTOR® sponsored special events.
  • Serve as a Responsible Director to a Committee/Taskforce or Chapter, which involves being a liaison between the committee and Board of Directors.
  • Set positive example for all Association members: be ethical, professional, and engage in Association activities.
  • Recognize and help develop new Association leadership from diverse backgrounds.
  • Be willing to consider serving as an Officer of the Board of Directors – President or Treasurer.
  • Be informed – stay current on local, state, and national REALTOR® issues and concerns.

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* 2. Applicant Name

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* 3. Phone Number

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* 4. Firm Name

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* 5. Are you a managing broker and owner? (Check both if they apply)

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* 6. Please check what reflects your primary business:

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* 7. Total Number of Associates/Independent Contractors in your Firm:

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* 8. Number of years licensed/in industry:

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* 9. Additional educational designations attained:

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* 10. Number of years as a RASCW Member:

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* 11. Please list any other REALTOR® Association(s) in which you have held membership:

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* 12. Please share your past service/involvement with RASCW and/or any other Local, State, or National REALTOR® Associations (include dates of service):

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* 13. Why are you interested in serving on the RASCW Board of Directors?

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* 14. Do you have any experience in Community Engagement or Leadership? If so, please explain:

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* 15. At RASCW, different cultures, identities, and perspectives are welcomed, respected, and valued. Share how you will help RASCW in its journey to become a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization:

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* 16. What do you hope to help accomplish in this position specific to RASCW’s mission of assisting its members in meeting their professional and business goals, as well as protecting and promoting homeownership throughout south central Wisconsin?

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* 17. Briefly describe your history of service with any other trade associations, professional organizations, community or volunteer activities, etc:

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* 18. Have you ever been found in violation of the Realtor® Code of Ethics?

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* 19. Have you ever been disciplined by the Real Estate Examining Board or other administrative/professional agency or organization?

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* 20. (Optional Demographic Information) What is your gender identity?

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* 21. (Optional Demographic Information) What is your race or ethnicity?

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* 22. I, the Applicant, affirm that all information provided in this application is true to my knowledge:

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