Committees

Being a member of one of CREW Midlands’ dynamic committees gets you to the heart of CREW Midlands’ networking opportunities in South Carolina. Your talent shines as you act to foster your leadership and hone your talents. As one CREW Midlands member said, “I’ve never met a more dynamic, can-do group of women.”

Below are our active committees, which accept new members throughout the year. If you are interested in joining one of the committees listed below, simply reach out to the email address provided. We look forward to your input and unique perspective!

Membership

This committee has dual responsibilities: recruiting new members and engaging/retaining existing members. As such, this committee helps new members assimilate and will invite local leaders to meetings to help raise awareness of CREW Midlands and our efforts. Want to get to know industry leaders and other CREW members? Join this committee by emailing [email protected].

Programs/Special Events

Responsible for monthly programs and educational topics, this fun, creative planning committee generates ideas for cutting-edge programs that help make CREW the organization of choice. This committee reaches out to executives in the real estate industry to arrange speaking and presenting opportunities, and collaborates extensively with other committees and the Board. Goals for this committee include:

• Organizing a variety of special events that provide networking opportunities in a fun, informal setting
• Creative planning from happy hours to building tours
• Planning monthly luncheon seminars
• Developing two special events per year: Spring and Fall

Rev up your creative social and planning skills and talents by emailing [email protected].

Community Outreach and Education

At CREW Midlands, our members find that serving the community with other CREW Members is not only personally rewarding, but also a great way to network. CREW Midlands plans to offer several community outreach and educational opportunities per year.

If your interests include reaching out to the community, email [email protected].

Sponsorship

Sponsorship donations provide critical funding to help CREW Midlands carry out our mission, and this team nurtures relationships with key decision makers in many different organizations that currently or may sponsor us. This committee coordinates with the Programs Committee and the Communications, Marketing & Website Committee to make sure our valued sponsors receive the recognition they deserve.

The goals of the Sponsorship Committee are:

• To recognize Sponsors as outlined in the Sponsorship brochure
• Coordinate a Thank You event for sponsors
• Review plans and coordinate sponsorship “one-ask” program
• To afford networking opportunities to CREW members through interaction with our sponsors.

We welcome new committee members anytime! Email [email protected]. See our dedicated Sponsorship page for detailed sponsorship levels and information.

Marketing and Communications

Responsible for providing essential external publicity through media avenues and branding, this committee’s job is to ensure that everyone knows our name by:

• Maintaining the organization’s website with up to date information and programs/events
• Utilizing social media channels to increase public awareness of CREW Midlands and promote programs
• Creating regular email newsletters to keep our members informed and drive program registration
• Monitoring the use of the organization’s logo, letterhead and brand
• Coordinating publications in external media through press releases and timely articles
• Creating and effectively utilizing branding materials such as banners, pamphlets and brochures to recruit and retain members and sponsors
• Organizing logos of sponsors and marketing materials in cooperation with the Sponsorship Committee.

Do you have excellent writing skills? Are experienced with design software like InDesign and Photoshop? Are you eager to be interviewed? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, this committee is the place for you. Send an email to [email protected] for additional information.

Budget/Finance

Responsible for oversight of CREW Midlands financial statements and monthly review of the sustainability of CREW Midlands’ financial condition, this committee:

• Prepares the annual budget
• Prepares monthly income/expense reports
• Monitors expenses on a monthly basis

Are you skilled at managing finances? Email [email protected].

Strategic Planning

This committee is developing a three-year strategic plan to encourage growth of the Chapter and to strengthen benefits to existing members. Its purpose is to ensure that CREW Midlands has a positive impact on the Midlands community.

Are you an innovator? Do you have the gift of foresight? Contact [email protected].

Nominating

This committee nominates candidates for office. This committee is appointed by the President and consists of five to seven members, of which no more than three are members of the Board, and one of which is the President-Elect. Email [email protected] for more information or suggestions.

Governance

This committee is led by the President and deals with the day-to-day work of our organization and with our compliance with any existing or new requirements to be affiliated with CREW Network.

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