SCAAR Monthly Committee Updates

September | 2024

Awards Committee

Congratulations to the 2023 SCAAR Preferred Partner Recipient, Lynn Dirkes!

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond? We're on the lookout for nominees for the following 2024 SCAAR awards:

Community Service

Distinguished Service

Preferred Partner/Affiliate

Realtor Of The Year

Good Neighbor

Please let us know if you have someone in mind! Your nominations help us recognize and celebrate those making a difference.

Click here to nominate someone!

Thank you!

Becca (Zwilling) Ruegemer, RE/MAX Results

Awards Committee Chair- 2024

320.282.8901 |

Becca.Ruegemer@Results.net

Humanitarian Committee

I know it's too early to think about winter and snow, BUT the Humanitarian Committee will be collecting coats and winter gear again this fall to help support Project Connect. We will take new or gently used items inlcuding sweatshirts.

Bring any items you'd like to donate to the SCAAR Office, 2109 Troop Drive, Sartell, by Friday, Oct. 25th!

Project Connect is Oct. 29th. We will have a booth there where we hand out the coats/winter gear that we collect. If you are interested in helping at the booth, please let me know.

Also, the Humanitarian Committee will be adopting a family again during the holiday season. If you know of a family that might need a little extra help this year, please have them submit this form. Forms are due by Nov. 29.

Kelly Travis

320-253-7149

kelly@stcloudrealtors.com

Bylaws Committee

The Bylaws Committee held one of our biannual meetings in mid-August to review the Bylaws and the Office Policies & Procedures Handbook. While this may not sound thrilling to everyone, it’s a crucial task that ensures our organization runs smoothly and remains compliant with current standards. This year, we focused on refining and clarifying existing guidelines, making sure everything is up-to-date and relevant.

We're currently seeking individuals with a keen eye for detail and a few hours to spare to join our team. If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to contribute to our association, this is an excellent opportunity. The commitment is minimal—just about 3 hours of your time—and the work is straightforward but vital. Plus, being part of this committee offers a chance to influence the very framework that governs our operations.

We understand that volunteering can sometimes feel like an added responsibility, but the impact you can have is significant. In recent times, we’ve noticed a decline in volunteerism, which makes your involvement more important than ever. Every committee, not just ours, could benefit from fresh perspectives and a bit of your time.

So, if you’re ready to give back in a way that’s both manageable and impactful, consider joining the Bylaws Committee. Your contribution will help us continue to keep our association strong and well-organized, and it’s a great way to make a difference without overwhelming your schedule.

Jason Tangen - REALTOR®

Bylaws Committee Chair

Broker/Owner - Shrewd Real Estate

(320) 492-2667

Jason@ShrewdRealEstate.com

Pathway to Achievement

Applications are NOW OPEN for Pathway to Achievement! This program is designed to promote diversity within the Realtor® membership by supporting newly licensed Realtors® from multicultural and minority backgrounds. Our goal is to increase minority representation in the real estate sector and help build sustainable, prosperous careers.

Pathway to Achievement forges a powerful alliance between the recipient, a sponsoring broker, a broker-assigned mentor, the local association, and Minnesota Realtors®. This comprehensive support system provides mentorship, educational training, and startup assistance to ensure that recipients have the tools and resources they need to excel in their first year and beyond.

Program Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Newly licensed Realtor® within the past year (not relicensed)
Be considered to have what it takes to be a successful real estate salesperson
Must be an individual from a multicultural and minority background
Must have prepared a one-year or five-year business plan
Sponsoring broker must complete an application and provide a mentor

Program Award

1 year of Realtor® association dues (local, state, and national)
6 months of MLS fees
6 GRI courses, which count toward continuing education credits
Free MNR UNITE! Convention ticket

How to Apply

To apply, BOTH the candidate and their sponsoring broker must complete their respective applications by October 13.

Learn More

OCTOBER SOCIAL HOUR!

October 8, 2024

House of Pizza West

4-6 pm

Education Committee

CODE OF ETHICS DUE DECEMBER 31ST!

Realtor Members are required to take 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics training by the end of the year. Click here to log onto the SCAAR portal to see if you have completed the COE class. Once logged in, your profile will be on the top left. There is a line that says Current Code of Ethics Cycle Complete: Yes or No. If your line says no, that means you need to take 2.5 hours of Realtor Code of Ethics by the end of the year.

If you have taken a class online, send the completion certification to Nicole@stcloudrealtors.com and she will make sure it fulfills the requirment and update our records.

Classes scheduled . . .

Oct. 9 - A Discussion of Common Legal Issues

Nov. 15 - Required Module

Nov. 15 - Code of Ethics

Nov. 20 - Preferred Partner Expo and General Membership Meeting - info coming soon!

Click here to register for any classes.

Public Relations Committee

We last met September 10th and plan to meet at 3:30PM for our next meeting on October 8th, directly prior to Social Hour.

September Billboard: We hope you will have a chance to catch our September billboard which will run from 09/23 to 09/29.

September Social: Our September Social took place on the 10^th and was sponsored by Homeowners Financial Group, the prizes were won by Jose Pina De Leon with Central MN Realty, Louise Mehr with Century 21 and Bill Pennings with Bank Vista. They all won a Homeowners Financial Group Tumbler and a bottle of wine!

October Social: Will be October 8^th starting at 4PM at House of Pizza in St Cloud. This month’s Social will be sponsored by Liberty Bank, we hope you join us!

Sander Anderson, Bremer Mortgage

PR Committee Chair

Government Affairs Committee

Did you know that Sauk Rapids recently put in place a moratorium on issuing rental licenses? Their intent is to create an ordiance regulating how many rentals can be in a certain area of the City. We are working to find out more information about this.

If you attend any City/County meetings and something comes up that we would be interested in, please reach out to Kelly@stcloudrealtors.com or a member of the committee.