UPSTAR Committees
UPSTAR Boards & Committees
Maximize the benefits of belonging to a REALTOR® association by serving on an UPSTAR Committee. Participation in your Association helps to improve, not only the services we provide but the environment in which you conduct business. Boards and Committees have different recruitment cycles and term policies. As needed (or based on the committee’s cycle), we seek out members to serve on these committees and/or Boards.
If you are interested in a particular board or committee, please contact us or call the office at (260) 426-4700.
NOTE: The Board approves committees annually. As such, most openings are filled the following year. Additionally, some committees and boards have criteria that must be met before you can serve. In those cases, you will be considered when the criteria are met, and a spot becomes available.
UPSTAR Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the leadership team for the association, responsible for ensuring that the organization enjoys long-term financial stability and integrity and that it fulfills its mission by doing quality work.
Commitment: One-hour monthly meeting. Class/event attendance.
UPSTAR Board of Directors List
UPSTAR MLS Board of Directors
The MLS Board of Directors is the leadership team for the MLS, comprised of Designated Realtors/appointees from various firms. The Board is responsible for reviewing MLS Rules & Regulations and for the long-term stability of the organization.
Commitment: One-hour monthly meeting. Class/event attendance.
UPSTAR MLS Board of Directors List
UPSTAR Finance Committee
The UPSTAR Committee reviews the draft annual budget, monitors the financial positions of the entity, receives and reviews the annual audit reports, and recommends financial policy to both the MLS and the Association.
Commitment: Quarterly meetings. Total 4-5 hours in a year.
UPSTAR Finance Committee List
UPSTAR MLS Finance Committee
The MLS Finance Committee reviews the draft annual budget, monitors the financial positions of the entity, receives and reviews the annual audit reports, and recommends financial policy to both the MLS and the Association.
Commitment: Quarterly meetings. Total 4-5 hours in a year.
MLS Finance Committee List
Education Committee
The Education Committee discusses class offerings for the next continuing education cycle.
Commitment: One-hour meeting twice a year.
Education Committee List
YPN Committee
The Committee for the UPSTAR Young Professionals Network (UPSTAR YPN) is responsible for planning and coordinating events, educational sessions, networking, and outreach initiatives for the larger YPN membership.
Commitment: One-hour monthly meeting. Class/event attendance.
YPN Committee List
Community Outreach Committee
The Community Outreach Committee, comprised of UPSTAR Realtor® and affiliate members, plans events and raises funds to support housing-related charities in Northeastern Indiana. The committee also works with partners to provide volunteers for community service projects.
Commitment: One-hour monthly meeting plus volunteer hours.
Community Outreach Committee List
Government Affairs Committee
The Government Affairs Committee identifies and monitors key local initiatives and public-policy issues at the municipal and regional levels that could have an impact on the real estate community. The committee lobbies for change when necessary and recommends policy positions for the Association on issues that affect REALTORS®, homeowners, and communities.
Commitment: One-hour monthly meeting.
Government Affairs Committee List
RPAC Fundraising Committee
The RPAC Fundraising Committee is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing events, programs and initiatives to raise RPAC funds in order to meet the annual state-mandated RPAC Fundraising goal established for UPSTAR.
Commitment: One-hour monthly meeting.
RPAC Fundraising Committee List
RPAC Trustees
The RPAC Trustees interview candidates during the election season to determine their positions on issues that affect the business of real estate and the private property rights of homeowners. Based on these interviews, they determine which candidates, if any, will receive RPAC support.
Commitment: Approx. 25-30 hours a year during election season.
RPAC Trustees List
Diversity Committee
The Diversity Committee promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion within UPSTAR and encourages an Association culture that embraces and celebrates our differences. To this end, the committee develops and recommends strategies and actions that will identify, engage, recruit and mentor future leaders who represent the diversity of our markets and the membership of our Association.
Commitment: One and a half-hour monthly meeting and volunteer hours as needed.
Diversity Committee List
Grievance Committee
The Grievance Committee conducts a preliminary review and screening process to determine if an ethics complaint or a request for arbitration is warranted and presented correctly. Committee members serve on the IAR state-wide Committee.
Commitment: Annual eight-hour training. Meets as needed. Travel required.