YEAR IN - CREW San Antonio

A CHAPTER OF CREW NETWORK ®
CREW San Antonio
2015
YEAR IN
Review
A MESSAGE FROM THE President
Wow - what a fantastic year CREW San Antonio has had and how
much fun this has been! The CREW San Antonio Board had set some
lofty goals for this year, and I am happy to report that we have met
or surpassed nearly every one of those goals. We evaluated what
our members felt we did well as well as those areas that needed
improvement, and we worked extremely hard this year to strengthen
the organization in every one of those aspects. The Board’s key goal
for our Chapter was financial soundness so we could do more for our
members, which we were able to accomplish.
CARRIE CAESAR
Our CREW San Antonio membership consists of a broad base of
disciplines in the commercial real estate industry. The foundation of
our benefits lies in providing networking opportunities so business
can be done among our members.
Our move to the Norris Conference Center greatly enhanced the networking opportunities by providing the
much needed space we required for our growing membership. Additionally, we held several Member’s Only
events, site tours of commercial real estate developments, Movie Night and monthly luncheons highlighting
current topics affecting the real estate community. Our two signature events, Forum and CREWtini, along
with our Wine Raffle, were tremendous. These events provided operating funds for our chapter as well as
provided a near-record total of seven scholarships for members to attend the CREW Network Convention in
Seattle (Bellevue), Washington. These signature events also allowed us to make a sizeable donation to the
UTSA CREW Endowment Fund.
I am proud to have served as President of this amazing organization this year, and I sincerely thank all of our
Board, sponsors and members for their generosity and support in making this a superb year for CREW!
Please take a moment to review the many exciting accomplishments of CREW San Antonio in 2015 in this
Year in Review. We have accomplished so much together!
Sincerely,
Carrie Caesar
CREW San Antonio
2015 Chapter President
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BOARD OF Directors
Special thank you to our:
President
Carrie Caesar, CBRE
Director – Community Outreach
Brenda Tuma, Teknion
President Elect
Cheryl Pyle, Bank of the Ozarks
Director – Programs
Katherine Howe Frilot, Wells Fargo
Past President
Susie Wallis, KW Commercial
Director – Special Events
Cherie Short, Stewart Title
Secretary
Connie Gannon, Paradigm Tax Group
Director – Advertising
Dena Welch, Highland Management, Inc.
Treasurer
Brandey Orsag, Jefferson Bank
Director – Communications
Laura Gilliland, UTSA
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CREW San Antonio’s make-up includes:
56%
5+
New Members
of our Members have
Years Experience
Accounting/Finance/Investment
Brokerage
Law
Architecture/Engineering/Construction
Development/Property/Asset
Title/Escrow/Appraisal
Other related disciplines
Chapter Legal Advisor/Counsel
Martha Hardy, Golden Steves Cohen & Gordon LLP
Chapter Administrator
Tracy Ballard
15%
169
7%
13%
22%
CREW San Antonio
6%
Members
13%
23%
CREW’S Mission
CREW IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES WOMEN WHO ARE
PROFESSIONALS IN THE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY.
OUR PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND
ADVANCEMENT FOR OUR MEMBERS THROUGH EDUCATION,
NETWORKING, RECOGNITION AND LEADERSHIP.
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CREW SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING Events
CREW FORUM
Our signature event was held at the Briscoe Museum in April 2015. The Forum
is dedicated to tapping into the courage in each of us to take risks, reach a little
further, and make the bold choices that will drive our successes. The 22nd Annual
CREW Forum was a great success resulting in a sold out event. Below are some of
the highlights and people that made your 2015 Forum a success.
• Guest keynote speakers were Spencer Levy, CBRE and Collette English
Dixon, Prudential Real Estate Advisors.
• Both keynotes flew in from out of state at no cost to CREW and gave a
phenomenal overview of the global and national capital markets as well as
San Antonio
• We had 326 attendees, the maximum the Briscoe will hold
• CREW San Antonio made a profit of approximately $23,000 from the event
for our organization’s operations
• Outstanding sponsors as well as many vendor participants
CREW Forum
We hope to see you at the Tobin to experience our 23rd Annual CREW Forum on
April 12, 2016!
CREWtini
CREWtini, our Fall fundraiser, was held at Plaza Las Campanas in September
2015. The event was a record breaking success and here are some highlights:
• CREW San Antonio raised approximately $13,000 for scholarships for UTSA
students and our members
• We had record attendance with 320 attendees!
• 17 teams participated
• 10 Top Shelf Award and 3 Popular Well sponsors
• UTSA students volunteered to help with team setup and event management
• The new photo booth was a great success!
CREWTINI UTSA STUDENT Volunteers
Stay tuned for 2016 CREWtini announcements!
WINE RAFFLE
In 2015, we initiated a new fundraising event, a Wine Raffle.
• Received a donation of 100 bottles of wine from Guarachi Wine Partners
• CREW San Antonio sold 80 tickets at $100 each for a chance to win
the 100 bottles!
• The funds raised were used primarily for scholarships for our members to
attend Network Convention in Bellevue (Seattle), Washington
• CREW San Antonio awarded seven $1,000 scholarships to members!
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CREW Network Convention
Our NATIONAL REACH
CREW NETWORK & FOUNDATION
CREW San Antonio is a chapter of CREW Network, an organization
nearly 10,000 strong in 70 major markets throughout the US and
Canada. We continued our support of Network and Foundation in
2015, and we are one of only a few CREW chapters that completed
the Network Foundation Challenge. CREW Foundation is the
only organization dedicating its resources solely toward building
opportunities for women and girls in commercial real estate through
educational outreach, as well as scholarship and mentoring programs,
and industry research. CREW San Antonio will host the Network
Winter Leadership meetings in January 2016.
CREW FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
To date 76 scholarships have been awarded, totaling $610,000.
Recipients receive tuition and books, paid internship, eMentor, CREW
membership and registration to the national Network Convention.
This year, CREW Network Foundation selected a local scholarship
winner! Jenna Stoeltje, a senior at UTSA was chosen as a CREW
Network Foundation Scholar.
JENNA STOELTJE
2015 CREW NETWORK FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
“The CREW Network Foundation Scholarship is a prestigious,
highly-sought after accolade,” said Carrie Caesar, president of
CREW San Antonio. “Jenna was the first-ever recipient selected
from San Antonio. Her accomplishments shine a light on San
Antonio’s commercial real estate future and bring awareness to
everything the CREW San Antonio chapter offers.”
QUALITY Programs
January Luncheon
The Real Estate Transformation on the Westside
Leonard B. Rodriguez, Westside Development Corporation
February Luncheon
Trends in Medical Leasing
Laura Anthony, Baptist Health; Carl Salvato, CBRE;
Matin Tabbakh, Kuper Southeby; Carl Bohn, REOC
March Luncheon
Birth, Expansion and Growth of CST Brands
Chris Otto, CST Brands
April Luncheon (Joint Event with CCIM and CoreNet)
Economic Update with Chief Economist Dr. Dotzour
Dr. Mark Dotzour, Texas A&M University
110+ ATTENDEES AT CREW Monthly Luncheons
Eva Rosow AWARD
June Luncheon
Historic Weston Urban/ Frost Bank Downtown Development Update
Randy Smith, Weston Urban
The Eva Rosow Award of Excellence is an award that recognizes a
member of CREW-San Antonio who is a model of excellence to the
CREW Membership and the commercial real estate community. Award
recipients act as mentors within our organization and are committed
to enhancing positions in the field of commercial real estate.
The award is named for Eva Rosow, a pioneer for women in the field of
commercial real estate. Her career began in the 1930’s and spanned
over four decades within San Antonio. This year’s nominees are:
DEBORAH BAUER
MARILYN HARTMANN
HELENA HAUK
May Luncheon
Mission Reach’s Impact
Lori Houston, Center City Development and Operations
JOAN LOVEJOY
MELINDA ROBERTS
CHERIE SHORT
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July Luncheon
Member Only Speed Networking
August Luncheon
QSR Development Challenges in Today’s Economy
James Turcotte, Whataburger
October Luncheon
Hotel Emma: Redevelopment from Brewery to Hotel
Lisa Rosenzweig, Silver Ventures
November Luncheon
Brooks City Base Update
John McCarthy, Brooks City Base
December Luncheon
Member Only Holiday Luncheon featuring the Eva Rosow and
New Member Awards Ceremony
HIGHLIGHTS ON OUR Accomplishments
WHAT A YEAR! CHECK OUT THE HIGHLIGHTS ON THE SUCCESSES
OUR MEMBERS EXPERIENCED IN 2015.
Relocated our luncheon
venue to Norris
Conference Center to
accommodate CREW’s
growth and provide
for better networking
opportunities for our
members
Phenomenal growth in
membership – 56 new
members and a current
membership of 169
Had an average of 110
attendees at the monthly
luncheons, excluding the
Member’s Only Speed
Networking luncheon
Provided many site tour
opportunities – SAWS
Rain to the Drain, River
House Apartments, Peanut
Factory Lofts, Hotel Emma,
and Museum Reach River
Barge
Initiated a successful Wine
Raffle, raising $8,000 for
programs to give back to
our members
Most successful Movie Mixer
CREW has ever conducted
Project Cool drive for the SA
Fire Department – collected
35 fans and $500 cash
donations. Laura Migliore,
had a KSAT spot to talk about
the donation and promote
CREW San Antonio
Awarded $7,000 in
scholarships for San
Antonio CREW members to
attend Network Convention
Had 20 San Antonio CREW
members attend Network
Convention in Bellevue
(Seattle), WA
Successful joint luncheon
with CCIM and CoreNet to
host Dr. Mark Dotzour, a
renowned economist with
the Real Estate Center at
Texas A&M University
Met the Network
Foundation Challenge;
100% Board and 50%
Membership participation
and a chapter donation
Co-hosted a Fiesta River
Parade Party and December
Holiday Party
Partially underwrote
UTSA students to attend
National Convention and
Forum
Sold out Forum event
with outstanding national
keynote speakers
Established the Eva Rosow
Policy and Procedures,
encouraging Legacy Circle
and former recipients to
stay active
Record-breaking
CREWtini event with
$13,000 raised and over
320 in attendance
Hosted two New Member
Breakfasts, that were well
attended by new members
and the Board
Coat drive for Haven for
Hope – collected 6 full bags
of winter clothing
Rolled out a new sponsorship
program for 2016, One Ask,
which will help the Chapter in
budgeting as well as provide
better exposure for our
sponsors all year long
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First time Elf Louise Gift
Wrapping event with
overwhelming response
Collected gift cards for
Warrior and Family Support
as well as a $500 CREW
donation to the organization
to be presented at the
December luncheon
$5,000 check to UTSA for
the CREW Endowment Fund
Finalized the UTSACREW Graduate Program
partnership; CREW San
Antonio will be integral
to the program
One Ask SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
INVESTING IN CREW SAN ANTONIO HELPS DELIVER OUR MISSION:
To influence the success of the commercial real estate industry by advancing the achievements of women.
A CHAPTER OF CREW NETWORK ®
SPONSORSHIP LEVEL BENEFITS
Sponsor logo displayed at all CREW Luncheons.
Sponsor recognition (verbal and/or signage) at all
CREW events.
Combined full page ad publication at either yearend or CREW Forum special edition
(size proportionate).
Recognition on CREW San Antonio Website
(Platinum Levels linked to Sponsor website);
luncheon slideshow
Premier CREW Forum Sponsor with 4-5 minutes at
the podium along with special signage at event
One (1) Luncheon featuring your company
with 4-5 minutes at the podium, as well as special
feature on CREW San Antonio’s Website during that
month along with one side of table tent. One (1)
reserved table with your name at every
CREW Luncheon.
Employees of Platinum Level Sponsor may attend
monthly CREW Luncheons at member pricing
during month of presentation
(excludes Members Only luncheon).
Annual CREW Membership (per qualifying application guidelines).
One (1) Complimentary seat at monthly CREW
Luncheons (Bronze level includes exclusive
opportunity to hand out company marketing
materials).
Complimentary Table at CREW Forum
Complimentary Tickets for CREW Forum
(4 tickets = half table)
Complimentary Exhibitor Booth at CREW Forum
Complimentary CREWtini Event ticket (or like event)
CREW / UTSA Grad School Program Recognition
Premier company visibility at all CREW Events
Invitation to Exclusive Annual Sponsorship
Breakfast Reception
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• EARN NEW BUSINESS by establishing new relationships and gaining referrals CREW
San Antonio has 169 active members
• BROADEN RECOGNITION OF YOUR COMPANY CREW San Antonio attracts 110+
attendees to its monthly luncheons, which offer relevant information from industry
panels and speakers
• NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES with senior level decision makers
Sponsorship payments made to CREW
San Antonio are not tax deductible as
charitable contributions for Federal
income tax purposes.
• INCREASE YOUR COMPANY’S NATIONAL RECOGNITION AND OPPORTUNITIES:
Two thirds of CREW members have received or given a referral with other CREW
members
• POSITION YOUR COMPANY AS A LEADER in diversity and the advancement of
women in commercial real estate
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Thank You Sponsors!
FRIENDS OF CREW
City of Converse
Golden Steves Cohen & Gordon LLP
MSA Architectures & Interiors
Padgett Stratemann
Paradigm Tax Group
Teknion
Texas Capital Bank
USAA Real Estate Company
SIGNATURE EVENTS
210 Development
5th Gear Consulting
Allegiance Floors
Art Office Signs
Catamount Constructors, Inc.
CBI Group
CBRE
City of Converse
Clean Scapes Landscaping
Cram Roofing
Cude Engineers
DH Realty
Drash Contracting & Consulting
Enchanted Rock Vodka
Genius Gins
Guarachi Wine Partners
IBC Bank of San Antonio
Insite Architects
Jefferson Bank
KCI Technologies, Inc.
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Lone Star Capital Bank
Magi Real Estate
National Business Furniture
Patcraft
Patron Spirits
Port San Antonio
Presidio Title
Pyrat Rum
Raymond James
www.crew-sanantonio.org
Rebecca Creek Distillery
Republic Services
San Antonio Business Journal
Security Service FCU
Stewart Title
TGIC Importers
Teknion
Terracon
Texas Fifth Wall Roofing
Texas Heritage Bank
The Bank of San Antonio
The Jordan Group
Transwestern
Westwood Professional Services
Workplace Resource