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 2009. 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 Brett Denton, Chair This committee studies the ongoing issues surrounding affordable housing needs in Austin. The committee will meet quarterly at noon on the first Tuesday of March, June, September, 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 intiatives 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 Collaboration and Education Pete Dwyer, 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. Regional Outreach Scott Dukette and Michael Cooper, Co-Chairs The Regional Outreach committee will host quarterly roundtable discussions in 2009. City and county officials in the Central Texas region will be invited to discuss emerging issues around growth and development in their area. The February 2009 discussion will focus on municipalities and unincorporated areas to the north of Austin, including Williamson County. The May 2009 roundtable discussion will include municipalities and unincorporated areas to the south of Austin, including Hays County. The August discussion will center on municipalities and unincorporated areas to the east of Austin, including Bastrop County, and the November meeting will focus on emerging issues in the municipalities and unincorporated areas to the west of Austin, including Burnet County. The committee will meet quarterly from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the first Monday of February, May, August, and November. 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 Nick Moulinet, Chair Chris Spandau, 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 13, 2009. 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 first Tuesday from February through May 2009. Charity Golf Classic Doug Cotner and Corby Jastrow, Co-Chairs This committee organizes the annual RECA Charity Golf Classic to be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. 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 beginning in April 2009. Christmas in October Chris Bodine and John Cyrier, Co-Chairs 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 Saturday, October 31, 2009 where all RECA members are invited to participate. The committee will meet as needed beginning in August 2009. KnockOut Night 2009 Kalinda Howe and Doug Opalka, Co-Chairs This committee has been meeting since September 2008 to plan RECA's signature fundraising event, a black-tie boxing gala held in February annually. The event includes a cocktail reception and dinner plus boxing, other entertainment, and a silent auction. The committee is primarily responsible for selling tables and sponsorships and soliciting items for a silent auction. Watch for a request in the Fall of 2009 for your opportunity to plan KnockOut Night 2010! The 2009 committee has been filled. Name: E-mail Address: Confirm E-mail Address:

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