Membership Guidelines and By-Laws
(January 2009)

Requirements to become a member:

  •  Attend three consecutive meetings
  • Make a minimum of five house calls consisting of three board members and two other members.
  • Achieve a majority vote of the Board of Directors

By-Laws to retain membership:

  • Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. If a member misses two consecutive meetings that membership is under review by the membership committee and the board of directors and is subject to revocation. Members have the option to have an associate or colleague attend a meeting in their absence and avoid this circumstance. Additionally, advising a board member is recommended, if one knows that they will not be able to attend a meeting please call or email a board member prior to the meeting.
  • Guest Referrals: All members are encouraged to invite a guest(s).This is the means by which we grow. However, a meeting fee of $5 may be charged to the member who makes the invitation to defer the cost of the breakfast.
  • Participation in Networking and RENT events.
  • House Calls:   Minimum of two house calls per member per month. House calls can consist of a meeting in your office or in that of fellow member’s, or any other mutually designated place.
  • Provide business referrals to members.
  • “Thank yous” are encouraged and should be made at each meeting.
  • Introduction outside the group.
  • Business and Personal Conduct must be ethical, professional and enthusiastic. No exceptions!
  • Membership: all members are required to be in good standing. If not, he or she will be advised by the Finance chair and have two weeks to reconcile his or her account. If within that time the member is not in good standing then the membership will be revoked.
  • Dues: (2009)  $250.00 per annum ( $25.00 per meeting ) + $200 for the annual post Holiday party . These dues are due by December 1st of the preceding year. Please understand that this is a not-for-profit group and the dues solely cover the expense as stated herein.
  • Committees: Committees will be formed and will act at the discretion of the board on varying topics of interest to the group.  Participation by members in these committees is encouraged and all members are welcome to participate.
  • Voting: There will be an election for the board every January. All members in attendance will have a vote in appointing the board.
  • Industries:  Real Estate related industries and services are the essential requirements for membership in the group, whose services will be provided directly or indirectly to owners and/or tenants. Most services are applicable, however the board reserves the right to have the final decision to accept members from various industries.
  • Open Spots: At various times during the year, open slots for membership will become available and the board will open those spots for discussion by the group. All are invited to suggest candidates. 
  • Guest Speakers: during the course of the year the board will have several guest speaker address the group on varying topics of interest. Should anyone have a speaker whom they would like address the group, then their résumé should be provided to the board and consideration will be given based upon their area of expertise.
  • Grievances: should any member have a grievance with another member then the aggrieved member is encouraged to lodge a formal complaint with the board in private. A determination of how to proceed will be addressed in committee. It is encouraged to keep all items of this nature private until a determination is made. Should there be a reprimand or other action levied on the member, this may be made public or kept at the board level.
  • Board:  The Board will consist of five members who will be elected annually by a majority vote of the members in good standing.  The Board will consist of a Financial Chairperson, a Chairperson and three board members. The membership of this board will rotate by two members per year, therefore allowing for a change in the board’s constituency.
  • Changes to By-laws and procedures:  can be made by any member upon presenting the board with the proposed change  in writing. The board will review the change and will be required at the next meeting (providing the next meeting is at least two weeks in advance), and will present the change at that meeting for a vote. A vote by members in good standing will be taken. If a majority approves the change, then that change will be adopted. Changes will not be taken from the floor of any meeting and will only be taken in the manner outlined above.