Community Services Committee
PURPOSE: to support the York County community by identifying a charity and coordinating the support via collections at membership meetings/events.

• Affordable Housing Fundraising Subcommittee
  PURPOSE: to raise funds to support Heating Assistance Program.
• Children in Motion Subcommittee
  PURPOSE: to engage with designated York County organizations who handle the needs of children (0-18) who are removed from their homes on an emergency basis, often victims of domestic violence, physical abuse, or who are suffering from mental health issues. The Children in Motion Subcommittee will focus on efforts to provide items that are identified by these organizations to support the needs of the children (i.e., suitcases, backpacks, duffle bags, blankets, pjs, personal hygiene items, gift cards, etc.).
• Meeting and Event Collections Subcommittee
  PURPOSE: to support the York County community by identifying a charity and coordinating the support via collections at each membership meeting/event and review any new requests.
• Scholarship Fundraising/Selection Subcommittee
  PURPOSE: to raise funds to support providing scholarships to York County high school seniors and to review and score scholarship applications and then award based on the amount of funds available.

Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Committee
PURPOSE: this committee shall follow NAR & MAR guidelines in assessing the council programming and messaging through an equity lens with attention to providing equal professional services as outlined in Article 10 of the NAR Code of Ethics, the Fair Housing Act, and the Maine Human Rights Act. Goal is to provide DEI Education opportunities and resources to the membership throughout the year with added focus on DB engagement in this area. April is Fair Housing Month.

Member Benefits Committee
PURPOSE: to welcome new members and provide materials that will assist them and to recruit new Affiliate members by creating value, assist with obtaining sponsorships for meetings/events (if needed) and develop an affiliate recognition event in conjunction with a membership meeting/event.

Nominating Committee
PURPOSE: to recommend the following year’s slate of officers & trustees for MAR Board of Directors’ approval, to review overviews and application process. Composition: Current President and Immediate Past Two Presidents. Chaired by Immediate Past President.

REALTOR® Safety Committee
PURPOSE: to provide information to be distributed to our members on the many ways to stay safe. September is REALTOR® Safety Month.

REALTOR® & Affiliate of the Year Selection Committee
PURPOSE: to choose the current year’s REALTOR® & Affiliate of the Year. Composition: Chaired by YCC Vice President. Members to include immediate past two REALTORS® of the year and immediate past two Affiliates of the Year.

REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC)
PURPOSE: to provide information to the membership about the importance of investing in RPAC by sharing political contribution information and how it benefits the membership.