HBREA 2025 Leadership Application
The Board of Directors is proud to announce that the Houston Black Real Estate Association is soliciting leaders for its 2025 Board. Board Member Elections will take place during our Annual Meeting on November 21,2024.
For your convenience, please fill out the online form, which features options to upload additional documents available at the bottom of this application, or download the HBREA 2025 Leadership Application PDF Form to submit your application. Please email the completed pdf form, along with additional documents, to admin@hbreahouston.org. Please note the PDF Form requires a digital signature. It’s best to use Adobe Reader, which you can download here or go to https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/pdf-reader.html . If you are unable to utilize the digital signature, please print the form, sign it and scan to email.
HBREA 2024 Election Application Rules
Qualifications & Roles for HBREA Leadership
After a Director shall have served a full three (3) year term as such he/she will not be eligible to serve again as a Director until he/she has been out of office for at least one year;
The Role of the HBREA Officers:
Section 2. The President shall have the authority and duty to represent the Association and act in its name subject only to the limits of its established policies. He/she shall appoint all committees, unless otherwise directed by the Board of Directors, and shall be ex-officio member of all committees, and shall perform all other duties usual to such office.
Section 3. The First Vice-President, and the Second Vice-President in order, shall perform the duties of the President in the event of his/her absence or disability.
If any of the officers are incapacitated or unable to perform the duties and functions of their offices, the President shall be and is hereby empowered to appoint any member to perform the duties of that officer’s position.
Section 4. The Treasurer shall be the custodian of the funds and securities and the disbursing officer of the Houston Black Real Estate Association, Inc., and of the funds and securities of any special project and/or special funds held or administered by the Board of Directors.
There shall be an Assistant Treasurer who shall perform the duties and functions of the Treasurer if and when the Treasurer is unable to perform the duties of his/her office.
Section 7. The Secretary shall receipt all funds, keep the records and Seal of the HBREA and perform such other duties as are customary to the office, including acting as Secretary for the Board of Directors. The secretary is to provide all official notices. The minutes of all meetings shall be recorded by the Secretary or by an individual designated by the Secretary, should he/she be unable to attend any meeting.
There shall be an Assistant Secretary who shall perform the duties and functions of the Secretary if and when the Secretary is unable to perform the duties of his/her office.
Section 9. The Parliamentarian is an expert in parliamentary procedure who should sit next to the presiding officer during meetings. The parliamentarian speaks to the assembly only when requested and may provide explanations or advice, but not rulings, which are always made by the presiding officer.
The specific duties of the parliamentarian are to:
- Give advice to the Chairperson, President and members during meetings.
- Inform the President of errors in parliamentary procedure if they affect the basic rights of members.
- Give advice to members during times when there is not a meeting in process.
Section 10. The Chaplain shall facilitate the spiritual health and growth of the association. The chaplain shall pray at the beginning and end of all official meetings. The chaplain shall pray for all members’ spiritual growth and health. The chaplain is the spiritual arm of the association and therefore it is imperative that the chaplain serve as a role model.
Qualified Candidates:
- Must be a good standing member of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB®) and its local NAREB chapter HBREA (means financial membership status) and
- Must be a licensed Real Estate Broker, if interested in becoming President, 1st or 2nd Vice-President
Additional Qualifications:
- Should have participated in at least 4 HBREA events in the past 2 years, including the Monthly Lunch & Learn
- Must be interviewed by the Nominating Committee, preferably before the election, if nominated from the floor within 10 days of the election to confirm qualification
Interested Candidates should have the knowledge and ability to:
Know where the Constitution and By-Laws are located on www.hbreahouston.org and also be able to share the HBREA Mission Statement.
Promote the principles, aims and policies of NAREB® and HBREA and affirmatively endeavor to increase membership in both the local and National Association. Also, carry out all his/her duties and designated assignments effectively and opportunely…and will be expected to:
- Have the financial means to pay/cover; Gala, registrations and all related expenses for HBREA events/activities.
- Attend a minimum of ten(10) in-person or Virtual HBREA Board of Director (BOD) Meetings and or participate on BOD’s conference as follows;
- One (1) Board Retreat Meeting, which is held during December/January each calendar year.
- Attend the HBREA Annual Meeting
- In addition, expected to attend at least One (1) national, state, or regional conference or convention each year
- Chair or Co-Chair a Committee
- Travel throughout HBREA Areas to provide professional training. Support HBREA chapter and their events/endeavors.
**If you would like to nominate yourself or know a REALTIST® who has exemplary leadership skills and the financial capacity to proficiently carry out the duties and expectation of the HBREA Officers Position, complete the nomination form.
The Role of the Board of Directors:
The Board of Directors of HBREA shall supervise the work of the Houston Black Real Estate Association, they are the primary individuals responsible for the overall performance goals and professional development of the local board within their region. The Board of Directors, collectively are responsible and required to have experience in management, member recruitment and retention, budgeting, profitability and P&L. The Board of Directors shall strive to preemptively identify and correct issues, develop solutions and execute positive and progressive change. The Board of Directors shall accomplish goals by working collaboratively with the HBREA President and HBREA Officers, NAREB National Leadership, Local, State and Regional Stakeholders as well. The Board of Directors are also expected to drive the process of improvement initiatives.
Qualified Candidates:
- Must be a member in good standing of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers
(NAREB®) and its local NAREB chapter (means financial membership status)
- Must be a licensed Real Estate Broker
Additional Qualifications:
- Should have participated in at least 6 HBREA events in the past 2 years, including the Monthly Lunch & Learn
- Must be interviewed by the Nominating Committee, preferably before the election, if nominated from the floor within 10 days after the election to confirm qualification
- Participated in HBREA Committees and Community Outreach events and education programs
Interested Candidates should have the knowledge and ability to:
Know where the Constitution and By-Laws are located on www.hbreahouston.org and also be able to share the HBREA Mission Statement.
Promote the principles, aims and policies of NAREB® and HBREA and affirmatively endeavor to increase membership in both the local and National Association. Also, carry out all his/her duties and designated assignments effectively and opportunely…and will be expected to:
- Have the financial means to pay/cover; Gala, registrations and all related expenses for HBREA events/activities.
- Attend a minimum of ten(10) in-person HBREA Board of Director (BOD) Meetings and or participate on BOD’s conference as follows;
- One (1) Board Retreat Meeting, which is held during December/January each calendar year.
- Attend the HBREA Annual Meeting
- In addition, expected to attend at least One (1) national, state, or regional conference or convention each year
- Chair or Co-Chair a Committee
- Travel throughout HBREA Areas to provide professional training. Support HBREA chapter and their events/endeavors.
Mission:
Houston Black Real Estate Association is a trade association whose mission is to enhance the economic improvement of its members and the African American community it serves.