COMMITTEES

The best way to get more involved in RECA is to join a committee. RECA's Issues Committees actively work on important public policy issues and coordinate with local and state officials and staff. Become an active participant on one or more of our Issues Committees, and you can help influence Austin's future. Or, join the Membership or one of the Fundraising or Community Service committees. You can sign up for many of RECA's committees by using the form below. Just click on the circle beside the committee(s) you would like to join, complete your name and e-mail address, and then click the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the page to sign up. Please contact the RECA office to join RECA ! The following are committees for the year 2010. To un-select an accidental committee selection, use the Reset button to clear the form. Issues Committees Serving on one of RECA's Issues Committees affords members the opportunity to build relationships with those RECA members who share interests on specific issues. Issues committee work is also an excellent venue to both increase your knowledge and share your own expertise. Affordable Housing Jeremy Smitheal , Chair This committee studies the ongoing issues surrounding affordable housing needs in Austin. The committee will meet bi-monthly at noon on the first Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October, and December. City of Austin Policy Issues Peter Cesaro, Chair Talley Williams, Vice Chair This committee studies proposed City of Austin ordinances and regulations, and committee members share their expertise on the potential impact of these initiatives on the commercial real estate industry. Work groups may be appointed to focus on specific issues. The committee will meet at noon on the third Wednesday of each month. Regional Issues Pete Dwyer, Chair Scott Dukette, Vice Chair This committee is designed to offer committee members opportunities to drill deeper into a wide range of regional issues through a series of guest speakers and collaborative events with regional allies. The committee will meet at noon on the second Monday of each month except for the October meeting, which will be an off-site event in the region. The October date will be announced a month in advance. Transportation Brian Cassidy, Chair KC Willis, Vice Chair Transportation has historically been a 'tier-one' issue for RECA. Committee members will hear from a variety of speakers selected to educate the committee on area transportation plans and financing options. Work groups may be appointed to focus on specific issues. The committee will meet at 5:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month. Membership/Fundraising and Community Service Committees Both the Membership/Fundraising and Community Service committees offer a fun venue for networking with other RECA members. This committee work is especially rewarding because it culminates in a festive event and volunteer efforts can be measured in dollars raised for RECA and charities in our community.   Membership Matt Levin, Chair Tooney Thepsoumane, Vice Chair This committee focuses on developing new strategies for recruiting new members from the Central Texas region and retaining current ones. Committee members help plan and staff both a spring and fall recruitment party. The committee will meet at noon on the fourth Monday of each month, except in May and November when a New Member Orientation will be scheduled for new members and committee members to attend. Gardner-Betts Art Auction Chris Risher, Chair This committee organizes a silent art auction and reception to be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010. The event raises money, through sponsorship and art sales, to support a year-round art therapy and music program offered to juvenile offenders at the Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center. Committee members solicit sponsorships and plan the event. The committee will meet at noon on the second Tuesday of February through April 2010 and at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Charity Golf Classic Doug Cotner and Corby Jastrow, Co-Chairs This committee organizes the annual RECA Charity Golf Classic. The committee meets to sell sponsorships and player spots and to brainstorm ideas on gift items for players and improving the golf tournament. The committee will meet as needed. Christmas in October John Cyrier, Chair Terri Nassour, Vice Chair This committee plans and implements an improvement/renovation project for a worthy organization. The committee works with the recipient organization to define the scope of the project and identify donors for materials, culminating in a workday on a Saturday in October on which all RECA members are invited to participate. The committee will meet as needed beginning in August 2010.   KnockOut Night 2011 Corby Jastrow and Nick Moulinet, Co-Chairs This committee convenes Thursday, September 9, 2010 to plan RECA's 21st anniversary signature fundraising event, a black-tie boxing gala held in February annually. The event includes a cocktail reception and dinner, Olympic-style-amateur boxing, casino (craps and blackjack during fights), other entertainment, and a silent auction. The committee is primarily responsible for selling sponsorships and tables and soliciting items for a silent auction. Sign up NOW if you want to help raise money for KnockOut Night 2011! Name: E-mail Address: Confirm E-mail Address:

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