Committees
Dedicated volunteers are essential to the ongoing success of RHAWA.
Take an active role in determining how the association allocates its resources. RHAWA is at its best when the Board of Directors, staff, and members all have input and can collaborate to further the interests of independent housing providers throughout Washington.
To volunteer, contact Melissa Canfield at (206) 905-0615 or to talk about your interests and talents, and we can connect you with meaningful ways to get involved.
RHAWA Committees
Budget & Finance Committee
PurposeOversees preliminary financial planning and provides guidance to the Board of Directors in support of approval of the annual budget, safeguarding organizational assets, recommends organizational financial policies, anticipates financial matters for the Board’s consideration, provides the Board of Directors regular, timely and accurate financial statements, assists in financial record retention. |
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Interested in Attending?If you would like to see if this committee is a good fit for you, email the RHAWA team member below and they will invite you to the next meeting. |
2024 Meeting Dates
2025 Tentative Meeting Dates
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Neil WilsonCommittee Chair |
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Chloe Moser |
Education, Forms, & Resources Committee
PurposeRHAWA members value current and easy to use forms. In addition to approving new and amended forms, the committee develops educational offerings for “best practices” for managing members’ rental properties. |
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Interested in Attending?If you would like to see if this committee is a good fit for you, email the RHAWA team member below and they will invite you to the next meeting. |
2024 Meeting Dates
2025 Meeting DatesMeets quarterly. Date & times TBD. |
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Chris BenisCommittee Chair |
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Denise MyersCommittee Staff Liaison (206) 905-0614 |
Legal Defense Fund (LDF) Committee
PurposeTo review and recommend to the Board of Directors legal positions in which RHAWA may choose to become involved. |
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Interested in Attending?If you would like to see if this committee is a good fit for you, email the RHAWA team member below and they will invite you to the next meeting. |
2024 Meeting Dates
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Chris BenisCommittee Co-Chair |
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William ShadboltCommittee Co-Chair
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Daniel KlemmeCommittee Staff Liaison (206) 905-0611
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Legislative Issues Committee
PurposeTo ensure RHAWA actively promotes the interests of the rental housing industry to state, county and local legislative bodies. Makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding legislative policy. |
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Interested in Attending?If you would like to see if this committee is a good fit for you, email the RHAWA team member below and they will invite you to the next meeting. |
2024 Meeting Dates
2025 Tentative Meeting Dates
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Christopher CuttingCommittee Co-Chair |
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Larry CritesCommittee Co-Chair
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Daniel BannonCommittee Staff Liaison (206) 905-0609 |
Membership Committee
PurposeThe purpose of the Membership Committee shall be to encourage all persons interested in RHAWA to join and become active members of the association as well as recommend policies and strategies for enhancing membership in RHAWA. The membership committee helps to ensure a growing and vital membership organization. |
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Interested in Attending?If you would like to see if this committee is a good fit for you, email the RHAWA team member below and they will invite you to the next meeting. |
2024 Meeting Dates
2025 Tentative Meeting Dates
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Sharon CunningtonCommittee Chair |
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Luke BrownCommittee Lead Staff Liaison (206) 905-0610 |
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Daniel BannonCommittee Staff Liaison (206) 905-0609 |
Political Action Committee (PAC)
PurposeOur Political Action Committee exists to help elect responsible candidates who will work collaboratively with RHAWA and the rental industry when issues arise. Without pro-rental housing candidates in office, your rights as a housing provider will be threatened with endless regulation. PAC Member Requirements
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Interested in Attending?If you would like to see if this committee is a good fit for you, email the RHAWA team member below and they will invite you to the next meeting. |
2024 Meeting Dates
2025 Tentative Meeting Dates
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Larry CritesCommittee Co-Chair |
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William ShadboltCommittee Co-Chair |
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Corey Hjalseth, Jr.Committee Staff Liaison (206) 905-0603 |
INTERESTED IN SERVING ON A COMMITTEE? Contact RHAWA's Deputy Director, Melissa Canfield.