Athens WCR 4th Q Newsletter.pub

Sept 2013 · 3rd Quarter Newsletter
Mission
We are a network of
successful Realtors®
advancing women as
professionals and leaders in
business, the industry and
the communities we serve
Chapter Leaders
President
Rhetta Howard
Prudential Blanton Properties
[email protected]
President Elect
Laura Leiden
Keller Williams Realty Greater Athens
[email protected]
VP, Membership
Brenda Thompson
[email protected]
Carriage House Realty
Secretary
Chip Brown
Blasingame, Burch, Garrard, Ashley
[email protected]
Treasurer
Chuck Searcy
Classic Home Inspections
[email protected]
Athens Chapter WCR
P.O. Box 7371
Athens, GA. 30604
President’s Message
On December 9th, we had an awesome turnout for the Holiday
Christmas party and Installation of the 2014 officers. We were joined
by Kathy Haddock, the Georgia Women’s Council of Realtors President
and Joan Shanks, the Regional Vice President, who ably installed the
2014 officers. Thanks to our sponsors, Chuck Searcy, Classic Home
Inspections and Alan Kennedy, Cornerstone Home Lending we
enjoyed a nice party! The following officers were installed: Laura
Leiden, President, Shavon Echols, President-elect, Jennifer Varnadoe,
Secretary and John Laster, Treasurer.
It was a fun night! We presented a check for $1000.00 (proceeds from
our Oktoberfest event) to Joan Prittie, Executive Director of Project
Safe. We owe the increased amount we were able to donate to all the
hard work of Ways & Means Chair, Mary Catherine Smith, her committee and our sponsors, Pillar to Post, Servpro, Quarterman & Hodson, State Farm, Pinnacle Bank, Blassingame, Burch, Garrard &
Ashley and Bank of America.
Plaques were awarded to the following: Rhetta Howard, past
President; Brenda Thompson, Member of the Year; and Chuck
Searcy and Chip Brown, Affiliates of the Year and Laura Leiden, Entrepreneur of the Year.
Then on December 10th, one of our local past president’s Leah Leggett
was installed as President of Georgia Women’s Council of Realtors! It
was a very nice event and we had seven members of our local chapter
present to cheer Leah on! Laura Leiden, President; Rhetta Howard and
Brenda Thompson, 2013 and 2012 Presidents; Shavon Echols,
President-elect; Chuck Searcy, 2013 Treasurer; and Chad and Mary
Bridwell, Pillar to Post Home nspections, one of the sponsors of the
event. Leah’s Broker Brenda Blanton also attended.
We are fortunate to have a great team to lead our chapter this coming
year! Our President Laura Leiden has already had a Governing Board
meeting on December 11th and she and her board are planning many
great things for 2014! We hope you will join us for fun, fellowship, and
see what WCR can do for you and your business. We welcome you to
any of our events. The next Business Resource meeting will be January 16th, 2014 at Carrabba’s at 11:30 AM-1:00P.
Rhetta Howard
2013 President
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Athens Chapter
Upcoming Events! Mark you Calendars!
January 16, 2014
Business Resource Meeting
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
11:30-1:00 PM
Member Involvement Checklist
The Benefits of WCR Membership begin to accumulate when you get involved!
If you decide to participate, even if only in a small way –
we will help you reach your next level of achievement.
If you attend chapter meetings –
we will help you acquire new skills to meet the changing business environment.
If you make it a point to sit with people you don’t already know –
we will increase your referral business.
If you commit to attending at least one state meeting –
we will show you role models who inspire and mentor.
If you volunteer for something –
we will give you meaningful, satisfying work that fits your schedule.
If you keep in touch with other members –
we will encourage you and cheer you on when you succeed.
If you commit to attending one national meeting –
we will amaze you with the power of the total WCR experience.
Get Involved – It Pays!!
Interested in submitting an article for consideration for a future newsletter?
Contact Leah Leggett at [email protected]
Athens Chapter
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Benefits and Services
of Membership
We provide information, education,
support and networking systems,
and give leadership opportunities
and referrals. We promote personal
and professional growth, we give
you added credibility in your
profession. Education Cutting-edge
training, real estate industry
information and wealth-building
strategies that will build your
business and secure your future.
Money Money Money!!!
Did you know that as an Athens
Chapter WCR member you are
eligible for FREE MONEY?
We give away several scholarships to
members each year for completing a
continuing education class for a
professional designation!
See President, Rhetta Howard,
for an application
What’s Online
Have you been to our site lately?
Check out your local chapter site
today: www.athenswcr.com for
membership information, schedule
of events for the year, bylaws and
standing rules, articles, galleries,
newsletters, press releases, and
other chapter happenings.
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JOIN USING OUR ONLINE
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REALTOR-Associates, and Affiliates
with membership in a REALTOR
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REALTOR Associations. Your payment
is processed immediately and an
email receipt and Username and
Password are sent to start completing
the Member Expertise Profile. Start
enjoying your WCR membership
today at www.wcr.org
Athens Chapter
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I have been a WCR member since 2005. I have received more then expected from this organization. The
WCR has urged me to grow and become a better Realtor, a better leader, and a better person. I have
learned so much from the programs and speakers. The WCR has given me an opportunity for leadership
not only on local level but also on a state level as well. And I have made some really great friendships with
people not only in my local chapter but also at the State and National conferences. I have received several
referrals through the networking. I couldn’t ask for a better organization to devote my time to while
working to improve my business and myself.
-Leah Leggett, 2013 Georgia WCR President Elect
What a life-changing experience it has been since I joined WCR several years ago! When I joined, I
thought this was a small group of women; a few men who gathered each month to have lunch and network….little did I know of the Leadership Skills that I would gain through my membership, nor did I have
any idea of the size of this tremendous Organization…the 12th largest women’s organization in the Nation! Although I have spent years in leadership rolls in my previous job, WCR has helped me to build on
those skills and fine tune them to the point that I have actually taken on the President’s position of this and
another large organization in Georgia for 2011. I have a fine support group – our TEAM 2011 Leaders –
and an amazing group of
leaders on the State level that I know I can call upon when needed. Whether you are looking to add an
assistant, manage your own office, or are an Affiliate/Partner, WCR offers a great opportunity to build the
skills for success!
-Sandra Russell, 2011 Athens Chapter WCR President
2013 Committee Chairs
Ways and Means Committee
Mary Catherine Smith, CJ&L
Paulette Walsh Brown, Synovus Mortgage
Education and Program Committee
Heather McElroy, Prudential Blanton Properties
Finance and Budget Committee
Chuck Searcy, Classic Home Inspections
Nominating and Awards Committee
Brenda Thompson, Carriage House Realty
Membership Committee
Laura Leiden, Keller Williams Realty Greater
Athens
Marketing and Technology Committee
Leah Leggett, Prudential Blanton Properties
Leadership Retreat—
President Elect, Laura Leiden
leads the planning retreat for
the 2014 Governing Board.
Athens Chapter
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Congratulations to Leah Leggett for being installed as
the President of the Georgia Women’s Council of Realtors
Congratulations to the following Athens Chapter Women's Council of Realtors members:
Laura Leiden, Entrepreneur of the Year
Brenda Thompson, Member of the Year
Chuck Searcy and Chip Brown, Affiliates of the Year
Congratulations to the 2014 Line Officers that were installed at the Holiday Party:
Laura Leiden, President
Shavon Echols, President Elect
Erin Groover, VP Membership
Jennifer Varnadoe, Secretary
John Laster, Treasurer