Stacy Scarrow, President Century 21 Aztec [email protected] (941)916-0000
James Hammar, President-Elect Michael Saunders & Company [email protected] (239)450-1955
Sheila Meeks, VP-Membership Michael Saunders & Company [email protected] (941)661-2257
Jessica Immich, Secretary Pool Boy Inc. [email protected] (941)255-1900
Kelli Geddeis, Treasurer Ocean Partners Real Estate, LLC [email protected] (941) 662-0503
Hello Members! We have had a very busy first half of the year with the fabulous events our Ways & Means Committee has brought to the organization! The bowling event was so much fun! Our gracious sponsors and business partners sponsored lanes and provided great door prizes. Coins were handed out to the bowler who made a strike. We had some league bowlers and they went away winners for sure! The fashion show was held the first weekend of June. Wow, is all I can say! We had Realtors, business partners, and sponsors modeling anywhere from casual up to formal. They were really sporting some fabulous clothes, which looked as though they were hand tailored for each! Your participation was so appreciated. A portion of the proceeds are being donated to Tidewell Hospice. And let’s not forget the wonderful display of Chinese Auction items that were certainly a hit! Lots of lucky winners left with smiles on their faces! Four of the line officers travelled to Washington, DC for the NAR Convention. Sheila and I attended the Realtor Rally held at the Washington Monument. An amazing show of enthusiasm and positive vibes travelled over the crowd of around 15,000. The meetings were very informative. Round table discussions with other chapters helped to spur ideas to bring back to our local chapters and put them to the test! Spread the word about Women’s Council. The relationships that are built are for life. The professionalism brought about by WCR only strengthens when you can sit across the closing table knowing the deal went through smoothly. Have a great summer! All the best! We are a network of successful Realtors® empowering women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Stacy
Second Quarter 2012 Vol XII, Issue 2
STATE SPONSORS:
YOUR 2012 CHAPTER COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
By Laws: Sandra Laurendine Education & Programs: Odette Embury and Jim Hammar Finance & Budget: Kelli Geddeis Ways & Means: Nina Sours Sponsors: Maureen Duso Scholarships/Education: Marianne Lilly Newsletter: Margo Grimshaw Publicity: Nancy Bell Hospitality: Maureen Rosenbaum
WCR VISION STATEMENT:
Through our influence as successful Business professionals , women wil l effect posit ive change
in the profession and in the broader community.
WOMEN’S COUNCIL MISSION
We are a network of REALTORS empowering women to exercise
their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders .
MARK YOUR CALENDARS and TAKE NOTE!!!
FOR 2012
OUR MONTHLY BUSINESS RESOURCE MEETINGS WILL NOW BE BREAKFAST MEETINGS AT 8:00AM
ON THE FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH AT THE
CHARLOTTE HARBOR YACHT CLUB 4400 LISTER STREET, PORT CHARLOTTE
PLEASE WATCH FOR YOUR EVITE AND RESPOND PRIOR TO NOON ON THE MONDAY
BEFORE THE MEETING Cost: Members & Guests - $15.00
On-Line payment by Credit Card - $16.00
GOVERNING BOARD MEETINGS HELD 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
8:30 A.M. PG/PC/NP BOARD OF REALTORS
*
GET A FREE QUEEN OF HEART’S TICKET
JUST WEAR YOUR WCR PIN At OUR BUSINESS RESOURCE MEETINGS AT
THE CHARLOTTE HARBOR YACHT CLUB
Past Presidents 2010 Sandra Laurendine 2009 & 2011 Linda Mazner 2008 Sharon Neuhoffer 2007 Kathy Delorenz 2006 Karen Rolland 2005 Carol Pickford 2003 & 2004 Nancy Bell 2002 Nancy Dean 2001 Rosemary Mahoney 2000 Vicky McPhee 1999 Sue Ann Meyer 1998 Jeanine Gonsales 1997 Bob LaPietro 1996 Terri Jackman 1995 Virginia Casad’ 1994 Pauline Moore 1993 Jan Hunter 1992 Suzanne Tuscano 1990 &1991 Geri Shayman 1989 Dale Fulone-Phillips 1987&1988 Patricia Case 1986 Jean Graham 1985 Margaret (Peg)Hutchinson 1984 Ellen Simoni 1983 Kay Gaines 1982 Pauline Moore 1981 Norma Weyrick 1980 Norma Morris 1979 Norma Henry 1977&1978 Mariechan Smith
SAVE THE DATE!
BUSINESS RESOURCE MEETING
NO BUSINESS RESOURCE MEETING IN AUGUST
But we will see you on
September 6th at 8:00 AM
Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club
Cindy Jackson wins the Queen of Hearts Drawing
At the June Meeting
Rosemary Mahoney Selected 2011 WCR Member of the Year
Rosemary Mahoney of the Punta Gorda-Port Charlotte-North Port
Chapter of Women’s Council of REALTORS was presented the
2011 WCR Member of the Year Award at the WCR Awards Banquet
on Friday, May 18, 2012, in Washington, D.C. Women’s Council of
REALTORS is a nationwide community of more than 12,000 real
estate professionals who include many of the best and brightest in
the business. WCR is an affiliate of the National Association of
REALTORS and is headquartered in Chicago, IL
Congratulations, Rosemary, we are proud to have you in our Chapter!
Beautiful/Handsome Models The Punta Gorda-Port Charlotte-Punta Gorda
Chapter’s High Tea Fashion Show
The High Tea Fashion Show was a big success, held at the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club.
High Tea and High Fashions hi-lighted the day, together
with Chinese Auction Items – fun was had by all!
Thank you to Nina Sours and her Ways and Means Committee Members for planning such a wonderful, fun
event!
PPeter
Peter Rivera Broker/Owner of Re/Max Palm Realty
Presented a Program on the iPad at our July Meeting
IPADS, WHAT THEY CAN DOR YOUR BOTTOM LINE!
Buyers and Sellers today have iPads or notebook computers. They can do a lot of research on them before they even see you. They are very familiar with the Realtor.com app, where they can find open houses in the area, homes for sale and homes sold. Don’t be left behind by not having the latest technology. Other apps Peter discussed were Drop Box and Evernote among others. He compared the iPad to the ASUS, explained the differences. Bottom line, buy what you will use.
Welcome to our newest Members! *** Sandra Wertz Brian Scott Allison James Estate & Homes A-1 Superior Pest Control 309 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda 33950 340 Tamiami Trail [email protected] Port Charlotte 33953 610-960-7681 941-624-2111 Genevieve Ramachandran Kat Padget Michael Saunders & Company The Pampered Chef
101 Taylor Street 23249 Nancy Avenue Punta Gorda 33950 Port Charlotte 33952 [email protected] http://www.pameredchef.biz/kitkat 941-268-1511 Carlene Zeches Z Interior Decorations 550 W Helen Avenue Punta Gorda 33950 [email protected] 941-226-8994 Diana De Yampert Michael Saunders & Company 101 Taylor Street Punta Gorda 33950 [email protected] 941-639-0000 Larry Love Adams Homes 1500 Colonial Blvd., Suite 231 Fort Myers 33907 [email protected] 941-698-2445
National Conference: Registration Now Open
Conference
Women's Council Meetings: Wednesday, November 7 to Sunday, November 11 Hilton Orlando 6001 Destination Parkway Orlando, FL 32819 Hilton Orlando room rate: $194 single/double
Registration You'll need to have your NRDS ID handy to complete your registration.
Tips for a Smooth Registration When registering for the conference, be sure to mark "WCR" as your primary affiliation. Women's Council receives a portion of each registration marked "WCR." This helps to cover costs and gives you access to the Women's Council hotel room block. Be sure to share this information with other agents in your office and members of your chapter. You will be given two options when registering. The "WCR Only" $320 registration fee gives you access to Women's Council education and programming (excluding ticketed events), as well as the EXPO. The "FULL Conference" registration fee gives you access to ALL NAR and Women's Council education and programming (excluding ticketed events). Choose the "WCR Only" registration if you're NOT planning to attend NAR programming, want to support Women's Council and save $50. Note that registrations that are called into Experient are not handled as quickly as online registrations. If you call to register, you could be on hold for an extended period of time. To book a room at the Hilton Orlando, you must mark "WCR" as your primary affiliation.
Women's Council Inaugural Inaugural ticket sales will open in early August. Tickets for this event will be available on-site only while supplies last. Join Women's Council for the installation of 2013 National President Anita Davis, ABR, CRS, GRI, PMN and her team of national officers. Come be a part of the excitement. 7:00 p.m. Cash Reception/Doors Open 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Dinner & Program 10:00 p.m. Afterparty Ticket sales open August 1st. Ticket price: $99 (includes Afterparty)
Performance Management Network Designation Courses Wednesday, November 7, 2012 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Education Sessions Please check back for education details.
REALTORS® Discover Your Magic 5K Run/Walk Thursday, November 8, 2012 (Warm-up is at 6:30 a.m., and the race starts at 7:00 a.m.) Location: Start/finish at the Hilton Orlando Start your morning off right with this 5k run/walk. For those who just want to enjoy the Florida fresh air, it's a perfect way to start the day! There is no cost for the run/walk, however you must register to participate. Everyone is welcome to sign up. Registration is limited to the first 350 runners/walkers, so be sure to sign up early. Advance sign up begins August 1, 2012.
Women's Council Expo Booth Volunteer Opportunity Women's Council will be exhibiting at the Trade Expo in Orlando. We will be looking for members to represent Women's Council at our trade show booth. This is an excellent opportunity to serve Women's Council at the national level and network with real estate professionals from around the country. If you'd like to volunteer for a 1.5- to 2-hour shift, please contact [email protected] for more information.
Chapter Sales Tables On August 1st, Women's Council will begin accepting orders for Chapter Sales Tables. Tables will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. You may also purchase a table onsite at Women's Council's Registration desk while supplies last. Table price: $20
Jim Hammar
Michael Saunders & Company
At our June meeting, Jim jumped in and presented a program about Brian Buffini and his up-to-date methods on connecting to people and obtaining referrals for peak performance!
July 9 – New Member Orientation Sheila Meeks – Vice President,
Membership
Email: [email protected] Phone: 941-661-2257
We had a very nice New Member Orientation this past Monday evening, unfortunately not all of our new members were able to attend, but, the ones that were there were given a hearty welcome from current members. New members are: Diana De Yampert, Roger Morris, Rick Page, Genny Ramachadran, Sandra Wertz, John Macy, Larry Love, Brian Scott, Joanne Reid and Carlene Zeches and Pat Padget. I realize that you have met these individuals previously at our monthly Breakfast Resource Meeting, but, these are the ones that have joined since the beginning of this year and we wanted to acknowledge them. New Member Orientation is done twice a year and this was our first one of the year with another one being done in later part of October.
CABBAGE KEY BOAT TRIP
WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF REALTORS PUNTA GORDA, PORT CHARLOTTE, NORTH PORT CHAPTER
And ENGLEWOOD ON THE GULF CHAPTER
AUGUST 18TH AT 8:30 am
BOARDING FROM KINGFISHER FLEET AT FISHERMAN’S VILLAGE
TICKETS - $55.00 EACH – ONLY 100 AVAILABLE
BECOME A SPONSOR AND BE ON THE PROGRAM HANDED OUT ON THE BOAT HURRY AS LANE SPONSORSHIPS SELL OUT FAST!
CALL: NINA SOURS OF CENTURY 21 AZTEC @ 941-626-5616
OR PHIL SHAW, Home Inspector @ 941-661-1769
Our destination for lunch: Cabbage Key Inn, Pine Island Sound, Florida:
Relax for lunch at the historic inn (former home of mystery writer Mary Roberts Reinhart), visit the gift shop for yes,
another t-shirt, snap a few more photos and join us back aboard for the return trip, arriving approximately 4:30pm.
Please be at the dock and ready to board at 8:30 AM, 30 minutes BEFORE Departure Time!
BLOODY MARY’S MOJITOS SNACKS
DOOR PRIZES FUN!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
DIAMOND LEVEL SPONSORS
(941) 625-9998(941) 625-9998
KEVIN KOCH
Emergency No. (888) 509-4561
Cell – 941-979-7677 [email protected]
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JESSICA EMICH (941) 255-1900
Cell – 268-5659 [email protected]
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BRIAN CHAPMAN (941) 625-9998
[email protected] www.BrianChapman.Biz
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SEEKING PLATINUM & GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS AT THIS TIME
CONTACT MAUREEN DUSO
SPONSOR CHAIRMAN
941/740-0529
FOR INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN BECOME A SPONSOR
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MAUREEN ROSENBAUM
(941) 255-5220 ext. 206 [email protected]
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PHIL SHAW (941) 493-4334
Cell (941) 661-1769 [email protected]
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