wcr western michigan chapter january 2013 newsletter

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You are Invited to a ...

VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL!

Whats it gonna take to move &house the next biggest genera-

tion? Gen Y aka the Millennial

Generation or the Echo Boom-

ers are poised to impact the real

estate industry in a large way!

According to the author, Elwood

Carlson, the Millennial Genera-

tion accounts for approximately

30% of the US population.

And while there is some disputeabout the exact age parameters

of this demographic group, no

one is discounting the impact

they will exert in the years ahead

as their collective population

exceeds that of the Baby Boom-

ers and Gen X combined.

They are your next generation of

customers and clients. Do you

understand how to serve their

needs? Find out more by attend-ing the WCR Education Lunch-

eon.

Date: Feb 14, 2013

Time: 11:30 a.m.1:00 pm

Place: Charleys Crab Restaurant

Cost: $20 Members, $25 Non-

Members

Register: http://mad.ly/91d073

F O C U S O N :

The Echo-

Boomers!

Re-Thinking the

Future

A Grand Rapids

Success Story!

Leadership

Meetings

Member News

Unlock the Code...


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P A G E 2

Save the Date!

Teresa Weatherall-Neal

GR Schools

Superintendent

April 11, 2013

A Grand Rapids Success Story!

Re=Thinking the Future!Save the Date!

Date: March 14, 2013

Time:11:30 am1:00

pm

Place: Charleys Crab

We are looking forward to

Welcoming a unique panel

of experts for our March

14, 2013 meeting. The

changes and challenges of

the past few years have

created an urgency around

the topic of reassessment

of what our industry needs

to do to thrive in the fu-

ture. It is clear that we will

need to continue to adapt

and respond to a variety of

challenges and threats both

from within and outside

our traditional boundaries.

Weve put together a panel

of experts from the Resi-

dential & Commercial Real

Estate sectors as well as

the Title Industry, Legal

Profession and leaders from

various parts of the State of

Michigan to share their

unique perspectives on

some of the issues they

believe we need to be

aware of as we Re-Think

the future of the real estate

industry in Michigan.

This thought-provoking and

engaging discussion will be

an important one for any-

one who wants to build

their business and chart a

new course forward.

speaker to share about her

leadership journey and how

she is leading the District to

create successful schools. You

wont want to miss the chance

to hear from her! April is also

Fair Housing Month & Ms.

Neal will talk about why good

schools matter in our commu-

nities now more than ever!

According to a recent news story

in the Grand Rapids Press what

Grand Rapids Schools Superinten-

dent, Teresa Weatherall-Neal, a 35

year GRPS veteran has accom-

plished thus far in the transforma-

tion of the Grand Rapids school

system is a success story.

We are thrilled that Ms. Neal will

be our April Special Luncheon

W W W . W C R W E S T E R N M I C H I G A N

REGISTER HERE
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Special Event ~ Mixer & New Member Orientation

P A G E 3W W W . W C R W E S T E R N M I C H I G A N . C O M

Were growing! Over the

past 2 months, the West-

ern Michigan Chapter has

added many new mem-

bers. A shout-out to the

Membership team ofSue

Pastoor & Steve Volk-

ers who are creating new

& interesting ways to

share the story of the

WCR experience. Good

job guys!

Our desire is to help our

Members soar to the

Next Level professionally

and personally. On April

25, 2013 we will be hold-

ing a New Member Orien-

tation at the JW Marriott.

This will be followed by a

large group Mixer for net-

working & an opportunity

to meet with some of our

political leadership in theState organized

by MAR Legislative Affairs

Director: Doug Merriam

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION:

4:00 pm.5:30 pm

MIXER: 5:-30 pm7:00 pm.

advisory role and assists the Michi-

gan Department of Licensing & Regu-

latory Affairs in overseeing the prac-

tice & licensure of real estate bro-

kers & salespersons in Michigan.

Click hereto read the Governors

press release.

WCR Western Michigan

Chapter President,

Lola Audu was recently

appointed by Governor

Rick Synder to the Board

of Real Estate Brokers &

Salespersons. The 9

Member Board plays an

Our Chapter is pleased to welcome several new or returning mem-

bers within the past couple of months. These include: Dave Melvin-Keller Williams North, Grant

AlexanderVanDyk Mortgage, Doretha Ardoin-Coldwell Banker, AJS, Joshua Nawrot-Northern

Mortgage,Jeff Timmer-Macatawa Bank, Hana Partlo-Keller Williams Realty, Pam Schwallier-

Great Lakes Signature Properties, Amy Hayes-Parks Title, Karla Huitsing-Towne Square Real EstateLLC, Lisa Piskin, - Coldwell Banker AJS, Amber Soler-Soler Law PLLC, Melissa Thompson-Keller

Williams of GR, Matt Wolford-Kent County Bureau of Equaliza-

tion, Lisa Coe-Five Star Real Estate & Rachel Veldkamp-

Bluhouse Properties

Member News: Welcome Aboard!

A Member Appointment...

NEW

MEMBERS:

4:00 PM AT

THE JW.

MIXER

FOLLOWING

AT 5:30 PM
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of influencepeople who play

key roles in our lives.

This month, were issuing a

Leadership Challenge. We are

encouraging each member to

Influence one person. Reach

out to someone and share

your personal WCR Experi-

ence. Invite someone to a

WCR lunch. At our MARCHLuncheon, we will be doing

something SPECIAL to recog-

nize our INFLUENCERS.

In closing, WCR Western MI

President Lola Audu will be

speaking at the Michigan Mort-

gage Lenders Association on

February 21st. The luncheon

One of the most important

elements of the Womens

Council of REALTORS is to

develop Leaders not simply

reproduce Followers.

The Western Michigan Chap-

ter takes this responsibility

seriously and has provided

opportunities for members to

serve in various capacities andto exercise Leadership.

We ALL have the capacity to

lead in one area of another.

One of the most important

elements of Leadership is In-

fluence. As a Core Value of

the Womens Council of

REALTORS, we all have circles

will be held at NOON at Cas-

cade Country Club. All WCR

Members are invited to at-

tend. Lolas topic: Re-

Examining the 3 Rs Reinven-

tion, Retention & Re-

invigoration in the Real Estate

Industry. Contact Rory Byrne

with Sun Title Co. 616-260-

4779 for details & cost.

Western Michigan Chapter

www.wcrwesternmichigan.com

Visit us online on Twitter & Facebook

For more information on advertising in this

newsletter, contact: Lola Audu - WCR

President-Elect at 616-791-0511 or

[email protected]

2013 Leadership Team

President: Lola Audu

President-Elect: Melanie Abraham

Treasurer: Carol Neal

Secretary: Julie StoneMembership Co-Chairs: Sue Pastoor, Steve Volkers

Events Chair: Katie Young

Ways & Means Co-Chairs: Cotty Hatch, Doretha Ardoin

Marketing Co-Chairs: Katrina Cole, Rory Byrne

Hospitality Co-Chairs: Kim Frejeris, Susan Stoddard

We are a network of successful REALTORS empowering

women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and

business leaders.

OUR PROMISE:

OUR CORE VALUES

Womens Council of REALTORS

LEADERSHIP NOTES Influence

We succeed when you do!

Organization
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