Members are invited to attend the VTSTRA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meetings and participate in the discussions related to our political strategy, lobbying efforts, and advocacy campaigns.

These meetings reoccur monthly on every first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm EST via Zoom.

A representative from our lobbying firm MMR, LLC will be present to advise this Committee.

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Members are invited to attend the VTSTRA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meetings and participate in the discussions related to our political strategy, lobbying efforts, and advocacy campaigns.

These meetings reoccur monthly on every first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm EST via Zoom.

A representative from our lobbying firm MMR, LLC will be present to advise this Committee.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/94220036457?pwd=YTVBZi82TUlrR0hJbUsvREllZWVHUT09

Members are invited to attend the VTSTRA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meetings and participate in the discussions related to our political strategy, lobbying efforts, and advocacy campaigns.

These meetings reoccur monthly on every first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm EST via Zoom.

A representative from our lobbying firm MMR, LLC will be present to advise this Committee.

Join Zoom Meeting:
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The original date of this meeting has been changed. Please note the updated date.

All members are invited to attend the monthly VTSTRA Marketing & PR Committee Meetings and participate in the discussions related to our marketing and public relation objectives.

To sit on the committee as an active member, please email director@vtstra.org.

These meetings reoccur monthly on every first Wednesday of the month at 8:00 pm EST via Zoom and are co-Chaired by members Mike Ruta & Julie Marks.

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The original date of this meeting has been changed. Please note the updated date.

Members are invited to attend the VTSTRA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meetings and participate in the discussions related to our political strategy, lobbying efforts, and advocacy campaigns.

These meetings reoccur monthly on every first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm EST via Zoom.

A representative from our lobbying firm MMR, LLC will be present to advise this Committee.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/94220036457?pwd=YTVBZi82TUlrR0hJbUsvREllZWVHUT09

All members are invited to attend the monthly VTSTRA Marketing & PR Committee Meetings and participate in the discussions related to our marketing and public relation objectives.

To sit on the committee as an active member, please email director@vtstra.org.

These meetings reoccur monthly on every first Wednesday of the month at 8:00 pm EST via Zoom and are co-Chaired by members Mike Ruta & Julie Marks.

Join Zoom Meeting

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Members are invited to attend the VTSTRA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meetings and participate in the discussions related to our political strategy, lobbying efforts, and advocacy campaigns.

These meetings reoccur monthly on every first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm EST via Zoom.

A representative from our lobbying firm MMR, LLC will be present to advise this Committee.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/94220036457?pwd=YTVBZi82TUlrR0hJbUsvREllZWVHUT09

Members are invited to attend the VTSTRA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meetings and participate in the discussions related to our political strategy, lobbying efforts, and advocacy campaigns.

These meetings reoccur monthly on every first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm EST via Zoom.

A representative from our lobbying firm MMR, LLC will be present to advise this Committee.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/94220036457?pwd=YTVBZi82TUlrR0hJbUsvREllZWVHUT09

** June 8th Meeting is Rescheduled to June 22nd!**

Members are invited to attend the VTSTRA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meetings and participate in the discussions related to our political strategy, lobbying efforts, and advocacy campaigns.

These meetings reoccur monthly on every first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm EST via Zoom.

A representative from our lobbying firm MMR, LLC will be present to advise this Committee.

Join Zoom Meeting:
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The VTSTRA Board of Directors meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 9:00-10:30 am EST on Zoom.

VTSTRA Members are welcome to observe the meetings or request past meeting minutes and/or recordings of prior meetings by emailing Sybille Kim at secretary@vtstra.org.

Link to meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91819339067?pwd=bHhJYkdjS2hKM3Y1ejgzdms3bDQ0dz09

All members are invited to attend the monthly VTSTRA Marketing & PR Committee Meetings and participate in the discussions related to our marketing and public relation objectives.

To sit on the committee as an active member, please email director@vtstra.org.

These meetings reoccur monthly on every first Wednesday of the month at 8:00 pm EST via Zoom and are co-Chaired by members Mike Ruta & Julie Marks.

Join Zoom Meeting

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Agenda:

1. TBD

Members are invited to attend the VTSTRA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meetings and participate in the discussions related to our political strategy, lobbying efforts, and advocacy campaigns.

These meetings reoccur monthly on every first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm EST via Zoom.

A representative from our lobbying firm MMR, LLC will be present to advise this Committee.

Join Zoom Meeting:
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The VTSTRA Board of Directors meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 9:00-10:30 am EST on Zoom.

VTSTRA Members are welcome to observe the meetings or request past meeting minutes and/or recordings of prior meetings by emailing Sybille Kim at secretary@vtstra.org.

Link to meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91819339067?pwd=bHhJYkdjS2hKM3Y1ejgzdms3bDQ0dz09

****4/5/22 Update: Meeting Cancelled****

All members are invited to attend the monthly VTSTRA Marketing & PR Committee Meetings and participate in the discussions related to our marketing and public relation objectives.

To sit on the committee as an active member, please email director@vtstra.org.

These meetings reoccur monthly on every first Wednesday of the month at 8:00 pm EST via Zoom and are co-Chaired by members Mike Ruta & Julie Marks.

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Agenda:

1. TBD

****4/5/22 Update: Meeting Cancelled****

Members are invited to attend the VTSTRA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meetings and participate in the discussions related to our political strategy, lobbying efforts, and advocacy campaigns.

These meetings reoccur monthly on every first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm EST via Zoom.

A representative from our lobbying firm MMR, LLC will be present to advise this Committee.

Join Zoom Meeting:
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This meeting has replaced the originally scheduled March 2, 2022 meeting

Members are invited to attend the VTSTRA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meetings and participate in the discussions related to our political strategy, lobbying efforts, and advocacy campaigns. These meetings reoccur monthly on every first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm EST via Zoom. A representative from our lobbying firm MMR, LLC will be present to advise this Committee.

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AGENDA

ONGOING BUSINESS:

1. State-level Policy & Advocacy Updates

2. Municipal Policy & Advocacy Updates

NEW BUSINESS: 

1. State-level P&A Work:

   1. Annual Member Meeting (3/3/22)

      1. Getting to work on our 2022 Advocacy Goal: Develop a widespread appreciation for Vermont’s vacation rental industry

         1. Milestones:

            • Maintain lobbying efforts at the statehouse through calendar year

            • Support grassroots efforts by forming and growing Local Chapters

            • Receive public recognition of STR benefits by VT decision-makers, media, and/or tourism boards

            • Earn representation on a state advisory board or council

         2. Tactics: 

            • An STR Economic Impact Study (EIS) for the state of Vermont 

            • A public relations campaign to change the narrative around STRs

            • Collaborative educational campaigns with the state departments

            • A statewide conference demonstrating the diverse opportunities that STRs bring to VT

***Alternate time due to Annual Member Meeting***

The VTSTRA Board of Directors meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 9:00-10:30 am EST on Zoom.

VTSTRA Members are welcome to observe the meetings or request past meeting minutes and/or recordings of prior meetings by emailing Sybille Kim at secretary@vtstra.org.

Link to meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91819339067?pwd=bHhJYkdjS2hKM3Y1ejgzdms3bDQ0dz09

All members are invited to attend the Annual Member Meeting.

Access Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88960620987?pwd=NHo4UHNydklQZWxLYWN2aEkzM3J5UT09

AGENDA

• Call to Order

• Introductions

• Opening Remarks, presented by Julie Marks, Board President

  • Year in Review, Governance, Vacancies

  • High level 3-Year Strategic Plan

• Reports

  • Community Report, presented by Sibylle Kim, Board Secretary

    • 2021 Accomplishments & 2022 Goals 

  • Education Report, presented by Carin McCarthy, Board Member 

    • 2021 Accomplishments & 2022 Goals

  • Advocacy Report, presented by Matt Latham, Board Member  

    • 2021 Accomplishments & 2022 Goals

  • Financial Report, presented by Luke Jenson, Board Treasurer

    • 2021 Budget Review & 2022 Proposed Budget

• Member Polls & Listening Session 

• Adjournment

Read our 2021 Annual Report

All members are invited to attend the monthly VTSTRA Marketing & PR Committee Meetings and participate in the discussions related to our marketing and public relation objectives.

To sit on the committee as an active member, please email director@vtstra.org.

These meetings reoccur monthly on every first Wednesday of the month at 8:00 pm EST via Zoom and are co-Chaired by members Mike Ruta & Julie Marks.

Join Zoom Meeting

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Agenda:

1. TBD

Members are invited to attend the VTSTRA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meetings and participate in the discussions related to our political strategy, lobbying efforts, and advocacy campaigns.

These meetings reoccur monthly on every first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm EST via Zoom.

A representative from our lobbying firm MMR, LLC will be present to advise this Committee.

Join Zoom Meeting:
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Learn about Safely's differentiated Short Term Rental industry-focused offers. Our service includes guest screening and on-demand commercial insurance to cover the unique risks of the STR industry. We offer per reservation coverage with low deductibles and have a streamlined world-class claims process. Keep your regular homeowner policy with your preferred provider and use Safely when you share your property with strangers.

Safely.com is a provider of guest screening services and damage and liability insurance and has covered over $65,000,000,000 of property manager liability.

The VTSTRA Board of Directors meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 9:00-10:30 am EST on Zoom.

VTSTRA Members are welcome to observe the meetings or request past meeting minutes and/or recordings of prior meetings by emailing Sybille Kim at secretary@vtstra.org.

Link to meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91819339067?pwd=bHhJYkdjS2hKM3Y1ejgzdms3bDQ0dz09

All members are invited to attend the monthly VTSTRA Marketing & PR Committee Meetings and participate in the discussions related to our marketing and public relation objectives.

To sit on the committee as an active member, please email director@vtstra.org.

These meetings reoccur monthly on every first Wednesday of the month at 8:00 pm EST via Zoom and are co-Chaired by members Mike Ruta & Julie Marks.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82340354661?pwd=VFlOOXZHMmthbGNxS0dVeFBuQUlZUT09

Agenda:

1. TBD

Members are invited to attend the VTSTRA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meetings and participate in the discussions related to our political strategy, lobbying efforts, and advocacy campaigns.

These meetings reoccur monthly on every first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm EST via Zoom.

A representative from our lobbying firm MMR, LLC will be present to advise this Committee.

Join Zoom Meeting:
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Navigating vacation rental safety in 2021 ranges from adhering to municipal and governmental regulations to ensuring your properties have proper outdoor lighting. Between balancing the requirements of larger safety measures like fire codes and keeping track of smaller necessities like anchoring trip and fall hazards, keeping one's properties and guests safe encompasses much more than traditionally assumed. Join Breezeway's Head of Safety, Justin Ford, for a presentation and Q&A on the value of inspecting your homes and how implementing the correct safety measures can elevate your business and increase guest satisfaction.

The City of Burlington has warned for a public hearing on an STR Ordinance that would ban non-owner-occupied short-term rentals. The public hearing will be held on January 31, 2022 in-person at Burlington City Hall and remotely on Zoom.

In advance of the public hearing, VTSTRA is hosting a strategy meeting for Burlington hosts—and any other host in Vermont who wants to know what other hosts are experiencing. We will share some updates & advice from our attorney, as well as build some consensus and discuss strategy for speaking at the hearing.

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As the importance of property care and guest service continue to climb, vacation rental operators are building smarter programs for preparing properties, communicating with guests, and retaining owners. This webinar will cover all the best practices for optimizing service, enabling you to transform your processes and boost your brand. From the non-negotiable items to clean and inspect at each property, to harnessing operational data to deliver a better guest and owner experience, you’ll walk away from this webinar equipped with the tools and knowledge to transform the way you care for your properties.