Wednesday, December 31, 2014

2014 4th Quarter Newsletter - A President's Farewell

As the fireworks explode outside all around me,  I become profoundly aware that I am completing the last moments of my Presidential reign for the Fort Bend Chapter of WCR.  It has been a huge honor to have been able to serve and lead such an amazing group of individuals.  As I reflect on this last quarter of the year 2014, the Fort Bend Chapter has accomplished so much.

Our October Business Resource meeting brought HAR Training & Outreach Specialist Marilyn Maxwell to share the many business building  tools that we have available as part of our membership with HAR. We are so fortunate to be a part of such a supportive REALTOR Association.

Marilyn Maxwell - HAR Training & Outreach Specialist

The November Business Resource meeting is always a very special celebration of our Members as we recognize and award the chapter Entrepreneur of the Year, Member of the Year and Affiliate of the Year. This year's winners were certainly deserving of their respective honors! Congratulations to-

Angela Johnson (BHG Gary Greene Realtors) -2014 Entrepreneur of the Year
Barbara Marlin (BHG Gary Greene Realtors) - 2014 Member of the Year
Julia Hardy (Starkey Mortgage) - 2014 Affiliate of the Year

As a special addition to this already special meeting we had Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale inspire us with his stories of building a successful business.  He certainly has an amazing story to share! It was an honor having him join us.

Also in November the  National WCR and Realtor Conference was held in New Orleans, LA.  Christina Daw, Angela Johnson, Julia Hardy and Jo Ann Stevens represented the Fort Bend chapter at the National meeting.  The elections of the National WCR officers is held at this very important meeting and I am so proud to announce that our very own Jo Ann Stevens was elected as the 2015 WCR National Financial Secretary!  She worked several months this past year campaigning around to many of the WCR chapter meetings throughout the United States.  We are so proud of you Jo Ann!
Jo Ann Stevens - Immediately Following Election Win!!

Quick as a wink the December Installation Luncheon was here and although I was home sick with the flu, several members updated me throughout the meeting of all the excitement.  I wish I could have been there to personally congratulate the newly installed officers.  I am certain with so many talented ladies in charge in 2015 the Fort Bend Chapter of WCR is in capable hands.
Looks like a year filled with fun is on the horizon!
2015 Fort Bend Chapter Executive Officers

Over the past several years I have had the privilege to serve as the Treasurer, VP of Membership, and President-Elect and finally the President of this fantastic WCR chapter.  I have so many memories and special moments to take away from this amazing experience.  Although it has been great fun...it is a wonderful feeling to have the honor of being the newest Precious Past President!! See you all next year in my new role - I look forward to our bright future ahead!