Get Involved!
Thank you for your interest in serving! Each year, BRR members are appointed or elected to serve as volunteer leaders on boards, committees, and task forces, to help guide the programs and services offered by Boise Regional REALTORS®, Idaho REALTORS®, the National Association of REALTORS®, and the REALTORS® Community Foundation.
While Volunteer Leadership Applications are open year-round, to be considered for the upcoming year, all applications must be received by the following dates:
- May 31st – BRR Board of Directors, State/National Directors, Committee Chairs/Vice Chairs
- August 31st – BRR Committee Members and Foundation Board of Directors
Submit an online application so we can connect you with the right volunteer opportunity for your interests and talents!
Through volunteer service, you will gain valuable industry insights, improved leadership skills, and build professional relationships with other leaders — locally, nationally, and across the state — that, in turn, can help you in your own business and other volunteer commitments.
Reach out to BRR’s Director of Special Projects, Sam Jaquez at sam@boirealtors.com with any questions.
Apply now for any of BRR’s committees or advisory groups, with terms running from January to December, annually. Due by August 31st
Committee appointments will be made by the incoming President, President-Elect, and BRR staff members in late Fall based on applications received through this process or any additional appointments they wish to make to ensure the right mix of representation and input for each group. Not sure which committee to apply for? General descriptions, example committee assignments, and meeting frequency of each can be found at boirealtors.com/connect/committees.
If you are interested in committee service with IR, NAR, or IMLS, please see the following links and contacts for information and availability:
- Idaho REALTORS® Committees
- Applications open from June through October with appointments made in November and December.
- National Association of REALTORS® Committees
- Applications open through May 15th!
- Intermountain MLS Committees — Contact IMLS CEO Glenn Christoph at 208-376-4657 or glenn@intermountainmls.com
Learn more about eligibility and position descriptions by clicking on the position below. Not all positions will be available each year, but you are welcome to apply and communicate your interest.
Boise Regional REALTORS® Vice President
In addition to the responsibilities noted for a BRR Director, the Vice President will be the primary liaison between all BRR committees and the Board of Directors.
Term: January 1 to December 31 (4-year commitment)
YEAR 1 as Vice President
YEAR 2 as President-Elect
YEAR 3 as President
YEAR 4 as Immediate Past President
Core Responsibilities:
- Perform all duties noted for BRR Directors.
- Serve as the primary liaison between all BRR committees, BRR Board of Directors, and state Board of Directors (as President-Elect; in accordance to Association Bylaws Section 13.5(d)).
- Serve on the Executive Committee.
- Serve on the Bylaws and Governance Committee.
- Assume the responsibilities of the President in their absence (and in the absence of the President-Elect) and will assist the President in carrying out the functions of the office.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the President.
Recommended Activities:
- Serve on at least one (1) BRR committee.
- Participate in local, state, and national legislative calls-to-action.
- Make annual RPAC investment of $99 or more.
- Make annual contribution to the REALTORS® Community Foundation.
Meetings and Event Attendance:
- Attend Board meetings and come prepared to conduct association business.
- Attend special events, functions, and other association business, as necessary, and encourage other members to attend, as well.
- National Legislative Meeting (annually in May).
- National Annual Convention (annually in November).
- State association meetings (annually in April and October).
- BRR committee meetings, as necessary.
Eligibility Criteria: As noted in Section 11.5(d) of the Association’s Bylaws, “all candidates for election to the Association’s Board of Directors shall have been an active REALTOR® Member of the Association for the two (2) years immediately preceding the election, shall be a primary or secondary member of the Association at the time of application and election and shall maintain their primary or secondary membership while on the Board, and shall have served on at least one Association or Association subsidiary committee, task force, advisory board, advisory group, or work group. Additionally, candidates for the President, President-Elect, or Vice President Officer positions shall have served as a Member in good standing on the Board of Directors for at least one (1) year in the three (3) years immediately preceding the election.”
Boise Regional REALTORS® Treasurer
In addition to the responsibilities noted for a BRR Director, the Treasurer will serve as chair of the Budget and Finance Committee.
Term: January 1 to December 31 (2-year term)
Core Responsibilities:
- Perform all duties noted for BRR Directors.
- Serve as chair of the Budget and Finance Committee.
- Serve on the Executive Committee.
- Serve on the Bylaws and Governance Committee.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the President.
Recommended Activities:
- Serve on at least one (1) BRR committee.
- Participate in local, state, and national legislative calls-to-action.
- Make annual RPAC investment of $99 or more.
- Make annual contribution to the REALTORS® Community Foundation.
Meetings and Event Attendance:
- Attend Board meetings and come prepared to conduct association business.
- Attend special events, functions, and other association business, as necessary, and encourage other members to attend, as well.
- National Legislative Meeting (annually in May).
- National Annual Convention (annually in November).
- State association meetings (annually in April and October).
- BRR committee meetings, as necessary.
Eligibility Criteria: As noted in Section 11.5(d) of the Association’s Bylaws, “all candidates for election to the Association’s Board of Directors shall have been an active REALTOR® Member of the Association for the two (2) years immediately preceding the election, shall be a primary or secondary member of the Association at the time of application and election and shall maintain their primary or secondary membership while on the Board, and shall have served on at least one Association or Association subsidiary committee, task force, advisory board, advisory group, or work group… Candidates for the Treasurer Officer position shall have served as a Member in good standing on the Board of Directors, or on the Association’s Budget and Finance Committee, for at least one (1) year in the three (3) years immediately preceding the election. Further, the Association may perform background checks on candidates for the office of Treasurer to determine if there is a history of criminal convictions or license law violations within the last seven (7) years, or any pending criminal litigation, that might be considered in determining a candidate’s eligibility.
Boise Regional REALTORS® Director
A Director of the BRR Board will advise, govern, oversee policy, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the association, in support of the association’s mission.
Term: January 1 to December 31 (3-year term)
Core Responsibilities:
- Be informed about the mission, services, and policies of BRR.
- Approve new member applications, as presented by staff.
- Approve an annual budget and any deviations from that budget.
- Establish any dues and fees for services.
- Adhere to Robert’s Rules of Order and parliamentary procedures.
- Help to promote the value of BRR to members and the community.
- Annually review the association’s strategic plan and guide the association accordingly.
- Oversee bylaws and administrative policies and procedures.
- Direct the association’s investments based on recommendations by the Treasurer and Financial Advisor.
- Authorize association affiliations with other organizations.
- Elect someone to fill an unexpired term of a Director, in case of a vacancy.
- Responsible for making all decisions not otherwise delegable to a committee or staff person.
Recommended Activities:
- Serve on at least one (1) BRR committee or advisory group.
- Participate in local, state, and national legislative calls-to-action.
- Make annual RPAC investment of $99 or more.
- Make annual contribution to the REALTORS® Community Foundation.
Meetings and Event Attendance:
- Attend Board meetings and come prepared to conduct association business.
- Attend special events, functions, and other association business, as necessary, and encourage other members to attend, as well.
Eligibility Criteria:
As noted in Section 11.5(d) of the Association’s Bylaws, “all candidates for election to the Association’s Board of Directors shall have been an active REALTOR® Member of the Association for the two (2) years immediately preceding the election, shall be a primary or secondary member of the Association at the time of application and election and shall maintain their primary or secondary membership while on the Board, and shall have served on at least one Association or Association subsidiary committee, task force, advisory board, advisory group, or work group.”
National Association of REALTORS® Director from BRR
The National Director from BRR to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) have duties and responsibilities for governing the association, and the association counts on directors to participate as we deliberate issues that impact members’ daily business lives. More information about being a national director and NAR’s various programs is available at nar.realtor/national-leadership/board-of-directors/role-of-the-director and nar.realtor. National Directors from BRR are also ex-officio, non-voting directors of the BRR Board of Directors, and while not required, are welcome to attend any BRR Board meeting.
Term: January 1 to December 31
As noted in BRR’s Nominating and Elections Committee’s policies, national directors shall serve an initial one (1) year term, renewable up to three (3) years maximum, if the membership remains above the count required for additional directors.
Meeting/Event Attendance:
- One (1) NAR Region 12 Meeting each year (February or March).
- Two (2) NAR Board of Directors meetings each year (May and November).
- Two (2) IR Board of Directors meetings each year (April and October).
- Special events, functions, and other association business, as necessary.
- Attend meetings of the BRR Board of Directors (optional).
Recommended Activities:
- Participate in local, state, and national legislative calls-to-action.
- Make annual RPAC investment of $99 or more.
Eligibility Criteria: As noted the Nominating and Elections Committee’s policies, “all candidates for the National Director position(s) allocated to BRR, whether elected or appointed, shall meet the qualifications put forth by NAR, which may change from time-to-time. The most current version of these qualifications are as follows:
- Be a REALTOR® member in good standing, actively engaged in the business of real estate.
- Have served in some capacity within NAR governance, a state or local association, or NAR Institute, Society, or Council.
- Provide a statement describing their involvement in real estate, why they are seeking a position on the NAR Board of Directors, and what they believe they can contribute in their role.
- Commitment to supporting the mission, priorities, and core values of NAR.
- Acknowledge that the applicant will fulfill all duties and responsibilities of the role and abide by NAR policies.
Idaho REALTORS® Director from BRR
The State Director from BRR to Idaho REALTORS® (IR) will advise, govern, oversee policy, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the state association, in support of IR’s mission. More information about their programs is available at idahorealtors.com. State Directors from BRR are also ex-officio, non-voting directors of the BRR Board or Directors, and while not required, are welcome to attend any BRR Board meeting.
Term: January 1 to December 31 (initial one-year term, renewable up to three years)
Meetings and Event Attendance:
- Two (2) IR Board of Directors meetings each year (April and October) – Proxy required if you are unable to attend, signed by BRR President sumitted to CEO.
- IR Committee meetings, as necessary.
- Special events, functions, and other association business, as necessary.
- Attend meetings of the BRR Board of Directors (optional).
Recommended Activities:
- Participate in local, state, and national legislative calls-to-action.
- Make annual RPAC investment of $99 or more.
Eligibility Criteria: As noted in BRR’s Nominating and Elections Committee’s policies, “all candidates for an elected State Director position shall have been an active REALTOR® Member of BRR for the two (2) years immediately preceding the election; shall have attended at least one (1) state association board of directors meeting within the two (2) years immediately preceding the election; shall be a Member in good standing at the time of application and election and shall maintain Membership while on the board; and, shall have served on at least one (1) committee, task force, advisory group, board, etc., at the Association, Association subsidiary, state or national associations.”
Learn more on our Frequently Asked Questions for Board Service page.
Learn more about eligibility and position descriptions by clicking on the position. Please note that the Foundation board positions are elected by the Foundation Board of Directors.
REALTORS® Community Foundation Vice President
Boise Regional REALTORS® Community Foundation Vice President will advise, govern, oversee policy, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the Foundation, in support of the Foundation’s mission. More information about their programs is available at boirealtors.com/connect/foundation/.
Term: January 1 to December 31
YEAR 1 as Vice President,
YEAR 2 as President,
YEAR 3 as Immediate Past President
Core Responsibilities:
- Be informed about the mission, services, and policies of the Foundation.
- Attend Board meetings and come prepared to conduct Foundation business.
- Approve an annual budget and any deviations from that budget.
- Adhere to Robert’s Rules of Order and parliamentary procedures.
- Help to promote the value and good works of the Foundation to members and the community.
- Administer the annual grant program.
- Annually review the Foundation’s work plan and initiatives.
- Oversee bylaws and administrative policies and procedures.
- Direct the Foundation’s investments based on recommendations by the Treasurer and Financial Advisor.
- Elect someone to fill an unexpired term of a Director, in case of a vacancy.
- Responsible for making all decisions not otherwise delegable to a committee or staff person.
- Other duties as directed by the President or membership.
Recommended Activities:
- Make an annual contribution to the REALTORS® Community Foundation.
- Attend meetings of the REALTOR® Outreach Committee.
- Participate in and help promote all Foundation fundraisers and service projects, as applicable.
Meeting/Event Attendance:
- Three (3) Foundation Board of Directors meetings each year.
- Special events, service projects, functions, and other Foundation business, as necessary.
Eligibility Criteria: As noted in the Foundation’s Bylaws, all candidates for appointment to the Foundation board of directors shall be BRR Members in good standing, either REALTORS® or Affiliates.
REALTORS® Community Foundation Treasurer
Boise Regional REALTORS® Community Foundation Treasurer will advise, govern, oversee policy, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the Foundation, in support of the Foundation’s mission. More information about their programs is available at boirealtors.com/connect/foundation/.
Term: January 1 to December 31 (1-year term)
Core Responsibilities:
- Be informed about the mission, services, and policies of the Foundation.
- Attend Board meetings and come prepared to conduct Foundation business.
- Approve an annual budget and any deviations from that budget.
- Adhere to Robert’s Rules of Order and parliamentary procedures.
- Help to promote the value and good works of the Foundation to members and the community.
- Administer the annual grant program.
- Annually review the Foundation’s work plan and initiatives.
- Oversee bylaws and administrative policies and procedures.
- Direct the Foundation’s investments based on recommendations by the Treasurer and Financial Advisor.
- Elect someone to fill an unexpired term of a Director, in case of a vacancy.
- Responsible for making all decisions not otherwise delegable to a committee or staff person.
- Other duties as directed by the President or membership.
Recommended Activities:
- Make an annual contribution to the REALTORS® Community Foundation.
- Attend meetings of the REALTOR® Outreach Committee.
- Participate in and help promote all Foundation fundraisers and service projects, as applicable.
Meeting/Event Attendance:
- Three (3) Foundation Board of Directors meetings each year.
- Special events, service projects, functions, and other Foundation business, as necessary.
Eligibility Criteria: As noted in the Foundation’s Bylaws, all candidates for appointment to the Foundation board of directors shall be BRR Members in good standing, either REALTORS® or Affiliates.
REALTORS® Community Foundation Director, Member-At-Large
A Director of the Boise Regional REALTORS® Community Foundation Board will advise, govern, oversee policy, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the Foundation, in support of the Foundation’s mission. More information about their programs is available at boirealtors.com/connect/foundation/.
Term: January 1 to December 31 (1-year term)
Core Responsibilities:
- Be informed about the mission, services, and policies of the Foundation.
- Attend Board meetings and come prepared to conduct Foundation business.
- Approve an annual budget and any deviations from that budget.
- Adhere to Robert’s Rules of Order and parliamentary procedures.
- Help to promote the value and good works of the Foundation to members and the community.
- Administer the annual grant program.
- Annually review the Foundation’s work plan and initiatives.
- Oversee bylaws and administrative policies and procedures.
- Direct the Foundation’s investments based on recommendations by the Treasurer and Financial Advisor.
- Elect someone to fill an unexpired term of a Director, in case of a vacancy.
- Responsible for making all decisions not otherwise delegable to a committee or staff person.
- Other duties as directed by the President or membership.
Recommended Activities:
- Make an annual contribution to the REALTORS® Community Foundation.
- Attend meetings of the REALTOR® Outreach Committee.
- Participate in and help promote all Foundation fundraisers and service projects, as applicable.
Meeting/Event Attendance:
- Three (3) Foundation Board of Directors meetings each year.
- Special events, service projects, functions, and other Foundation business, as necessary.
Eligibility Criteria: As noted in the Foundation’s Bylaws, all candidates for appointment to the Foundation board of directors shall be BRR Members in good standing, either REALTORS® or Affiliates.
Learn more on our REALTORS® Community Foundation page.
May — Special Call for Volunteer Leadership
May 31st — Officer and Director Position Application Deadline for the following year
June — Nominating and Elections Committee reviews all applications and selects the slate of candidates for all open board positions
July (60 days before annual election) — BRR Board of Directors approves the slate of candidates recommended by the Nominating and Elections Committee
August (21 days preceding the election) — Officer and director candidates announced to membership (no campaigning can be done prior to this date; read BRR’s Campaign Guidelines)
August (14 days before the election) — Petitions for additional candidates due, if any, in accordance with Section 11.5(a) of the Association’s Bylaws (send to Nominating and Elections Committee Chair, and Sam Jaquez, BRR Project Manager)
August/September (14 days prior to Annual Member Meeting) — Director Elections Open (online voting; this is separate from any IMLS elections, both of which eligible members are encouraged to participate in)
Augist 31st — Committee Application Deadline for the following year
September — Election results announced at the Annual Membership Meeting
October — Nominating and Elections Committee meets to review applications for BRR committees and forwards recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval, where applicable
Fall — Foundation Board elects incoming leadership from applicant pool.
Late Fall — BRR Board of Directors approves committee appointments, where applicable, then President-Elect and Vice President appoint all other committee members
December — Committee appointments announced via email
*For a more specific and detailed list of dates, please email BRR’s Director of Special Projects, Sam Jaquez at sam@boirealtors.com