AREW Committees
AREW's ability to offer the best networking, educational and community involvement opportunities in the industry depends on one factor above all others: the participation of AREW members, not only by attending, but also by helping to create, plan and implement our events and activities. In addition to being involved in an area of interest while contributing to our organization, your participation on a committee optimizes your networking opportunities by working with other members toward the common goal of bringing value to AREW.
We are in need of your knowledge, experience and commitment. Committee participation is a wonderful opportunity to learn, grow, network and get the most from your AREW membership. Contact the committee Chair of your choice for more information and/or to join their committee.
Advancement to Chair a committee is open to all and is by AREW Presidential appointment. The Chair of a Committee becomes a member of the Board of Directors and serves for one year.
The COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE assists the Newsletter Editor with the production of the monthly newsletters and is also responsible for coordinating all of AREW's press releases, advertising, printed materials including the annual updating of the Membership Directory and Membership Brochure, invitations, stationery and special events ‘save-the-date' cards. It is also responsible for overseeing the AREW website, e-blasts and coordinating the monthly updates with the newsletter. The Committee may meet occasionally to collaborate efforts but usually work is done individually and coordinated via telephone, fax or e-mail.
Lucy G. Carter, Co-chair
lcarter@tedmoudis.com
Jill Leonardis, Co-chair
jleonardis@impark.com
Ellen Herman, Co-chair
ellen.herman@staubach.com
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The LUNCHEON COMMITTEE is responsible for setting up AREW's monthly luncheon programs. It coordinates the luncheon and speaker requirements with the host venue and registers all AREW members, guests, speaker(s), and members of the press at each luncheon. Committee members are stationed at the check-in tables and at the dining room entrance. The Committee meets occasionally to collaborate efforts, but members work individually and coordinate via telephone, fax or e-mail. It welcomes all input to make the luncheon programs a successful networking opportunity.
Julia Glazer, Co-chair
jglazer@tekus.com
Bonnie Kirschenbaum, Co-chair
bkirschenbaum@trumporg.com
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The MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE reaches out to individuals who have requested membership information answering any questions that they may have about the benefits of AREW membership and assisting them with their application. Committee members also accompany new members to their first luncheon introducing them to AREW members. They also set up and host the Membership table at each luncheon. The Committee meets occasionally throughout the year and coordinates via telephone, fax or e-mail.
Pamela Caruso, Co-chair
pcaruso@vno.com
Dana C. Endicott, Co-chair
dana@efloorworks.com
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The PROGRAM COMMITTEE is responsible for developing the program of AREW's industry leader breakfasts, monthly luncheons, seminars and tours. They select timely real estate topics, invite appropriate speakers to each event, select locations for the seminars and tours and disseminate information on the event topics to the Communications, Luncheon Committees and the Newsletter Editor. They also register attendees at tours and seminars. The Committee meets monthly and coordinates events via telephone, fax or e-mail.
Jane Lyons, Co-chair
jlyons@rhodesassociates.com
Barbara Iannucci, Co-chair
biannucci@knoll.com
Robin Fisher, Co-chair
rfisher@newmarkkf.com
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The SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE plans our three special events each year, the Fall Networking Cocktail Reception in September, the Winter Networking Cocktail Reception in January and the June Members Only Luncheon/Annual Meeting. Responsibilities include selecting locations, caterers and flowers for each event, negotiating contracts, issuing invitations and tracking RSVP’s, event check-in and follow-up. Meetings are typically held on an as needed basis and the Committee coordinates events via telephone, fax or e-mail.
Jacklyn DiRenzo
jdirenzo@milrose.com
Maria F. Gonzalez
mgonzalez@nortronics.com
Iva Kravitz
iva@the-iva-report.com
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The SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE is responsible for finding sponsors to underwrite AREW's monthly luncheon programs and networking receptions. Sponsors are given recognition and acknowledgement of their support and may distribute their marketing materials at AREW events. The Committee is also responsible for all communication with the sponsors, disseminating sponsorship information to the President, Communications Committee Co-chairs and our newsletter editor, and after event follow up. The Committee meets as required and coordinates via telephone, fax or e-mail.
Theresa Garelli, Co-chair
tgarelli@firstam.com
Debra Cole, Co-chair
Debra.Cole@perkinswill.com
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The AREW CHARITABLE FUND is a not-for-profit affiliation of AREW, established as part of our on-going commitment to support real estate related education and other charitable activities. The Charitable Fund has two primary areas of focus: to support Women In Need (WIN), and to provide scholarships to students in real estate related programs. Committee members are involved in fundraising activities, mentoring students in real estate disciplines, and volunteering at WIN housing facilities within the five boroughs.
Stephanie Butler, Co-chair
sbutler@libertytitleny.com
Madelyne F. Kirch, Co-chair
mkirch@sunandmoonmktg.com
