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2026 RAPV Committee Applications Open!

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Responsible for facilitating communications between Affiliates, and REALTORS^® to address issues of mutual concern as representatives of RAPV. Promote mutually beneficial relationship between Affiliate and REALTOR^® members and disseminate pertinent information through communications, networking, and educational opportunities.  Meets 8-9 times a year.

Chair: Janise Fitzpatrick
Vice-Chair: Miranda Ronke-Czarniecki
Staff Liaison: Ayca Yavuz

Chair: Jen Tetreault
Vice-Chair: Kristin Gravanis
Staff Liaison: Mandy Sherman

GIFT CARDS FOR A CAUSE:  Bring a card, receive a perk! Keep your eyes peeled at RAPV events for the Community Service Committee's travelling Gift Cards for a Cause donation box! Bring a gift card (with activation receipt attached!) to benefit the Community Service Committee's efforts helping Pioneer Valley families in need, many of which will become holiday gifts as part of the Adopt-A-Family program. Most requested include: Grocery, Gas, area restaurants, WalMart, Amazon, Target. Include your business cards for Excellence Award for Participation points! (Any of your non-member guests that bring gift card donations can also include your name for extra points). 

(When not on the road, the box will live at the RAPV office ready to accept donations during regular business hours)

Spring Conference Committee

Provide, plan, conduct, and promote the Education Fair & Expo, while identifying and providing relevant member education regarding emerging issues. Provide members with the tools required for them to succeed in a manner that increases the member’s utilization of challenges in the market. Meets 7-8 times a year. 

Chair: Sharyn Jones
Vice-Chair: Leslie Brunelle
Staff Liaison: Laura Herring

Finance Committee

Works with the Chief Executive Officer to assist in developing the annual budget and reviewing the financial performance of the Association. The committee is responsible for creating, monitoring, and recommending revisions to the Association’s fiscal policies. The committee will make recommendations to the Board of Directors on the financial position of the Association. The committee will evaluate needs, consider bids and make recommendations regarding financial matters. Meets 7-8 times a year. 

Chair: Don Thompson
Staff Liaison: Erin Percoski

Execution of the Association’s Advocacy Policy (Appendix 4)

Chairman: Dawn Ruffini
Vice-Chair: Ed Nunez
Staff Liaison: David Belew

Professional Development Committee

To develop and generate timely education events relevant to REALTOR^® personal and professional growth as well as leadership development programing. Additionally, the committee coordinates CE and designation course offerings with the Director of Operations. Contact Laura Herring at 785-1328 or [email protected].  Board of Director approval required to serve. Meets 7-8 times a year.  

Chair: Quincy Clayton
Vice-Chair: Shale Miller
Staff Liaison: Laura Herring

Scholarship Committee

Reviews applications of and interviews RAPV scholarship applicants and awards educational scholarships to children of REALTOR^® Association of Pioneer Valley members (REALTOR^® and Affiliate), and staff who are entering their freshman year of college.  Additionally, the committee engages in fundraising events throughout the year for the RAPV Charitable & Educational Foundation Inc. Meets 7-8 times a year,

Chair: Kathy Grudgen
Vice-Chair: JoMaria Velez
Staff Liaison: Mandy Sherman

 CLICK HERE for the Scholarship Application- open to students entering university, college, community college, and the skilled trades! Deadline for submission is April 17th, 2026

Attendance Policy: Absence from 3 regular meetings of any committee or task force without an excuse deemed valid by the Board of Directors shall be construed as resignation here from. Source: RAPV Bylaws, Article XIII, Section 7.