Purpose

The Communications Committee is responsible for researching and implementing creative, effective ways of connecting internally with KC CREW members, and externally between KC CREW and the commercial real estate industry regarding the goals of the CREW Kansas City Chapter, committee goals, and topics of interest. This is accomplished through publishing a quarterly newsletter, capitalizing on public relations opportunities, ensuring the website is current, and crafting an annual marketing campaign.

Committee Mission

Our mission as a committee is to support the overall Kansas City CREW Chapter mission: We will improve and enhance communication to, by & among our members, our prospective members, our sponsors, and our National Network.

Main Tasks

In furtherance of the stated goals and mission of CREW, the Communications Committee seeks to enhance the membership experience by informing current & potential KC CREW members via:

• Creation and distribution of chapter’s quarterly electronic newsletter with reporting duties and assemblage of content, including but not limited to, updating of sponsorship information, reports of monthly events in written articles, and procurement of photographs as assigned by the Committee Chair.
• Coordination of chapter Web Site content, ensuring updates as needed and regular evaluation on ways to increase traffic to the Web Site
• Coordination with National CREW chapter liasion of chapter e-blast content and timing.
• Promote networking among members
• Take advantage of PR opportunities, such as media announcements, participation in special events (i.e., SIOR Day, Golf Tournament, Community Service Events, etc.), and cross promotion with other local real estate organizations.

Monthly Committee Meetings

The Communications Committee meets the second Tuesday of every month. The location changes from month to month so see the Event Calendar for details.

We encourage and are actively seeking new members to join this committee. If you are interested in joining our committee, please contact Shanna Vance at (913) 748-4703 or svance@irr.com or Megan Elder at (913) 288-3121 or melder@brotherhoodbank.com.

Committee Director Jill R. Biesma President/Owner Environmental Advisors and Engineers 19211 W 64th Terrace Shawnee, KS  66218 (913) 599-4326 Office (913) 631-6011 Fax jbiesma@eaei.com
Committee Co-Chair Shanna Vance Director of Client Relations Integra Realty Resources 1901 W. 47th Place, Ste. 300 Westwood, KS  66205 (913) 748-4703 Office (913) 236-5551 Fax svance@irr.com	Committee Co-Chair Megan R. Elder Commercial Loan Division Brotherhood Bank and Trust 11810 W 75th St. Shawnee, KS 66214 (913) 288-3121 Office (913) 754-9464 Fax melder@brotherhoodbank.com