June 14th WCR Fort Bend Business Resource Luncheon

Women’s Council of Realtors

Fort Bend Chapter

General Membership Meeting Minutes

Sweetwater Country Club

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Call to Order and Welcome –Barbara Marlin, President

Prayer – Rabbi Daniel Lerner

Pledges to the US and Texas Flags – Susan Lerner

Introduction of Dignitaries, Past Presidents and Guests – Barbara Marlin

Introduction of Strategic Partners – Chris Lesak, Darling Homes, Highland Homes, J. Patrick Homes

 Theresa, Marion, Barbara

 Barbara presenting Lane the WCR "Gold" Award for last year's acheivements

 Benches and Barstools fundraising project is underway

 Board meeting prior to the general meeting

Bernadette Hurley

Introduction of Speaker – Marian Walters, “Goal Setting: Shifting From Good to Great” by  Bernadette Hurley

Lunch

Committee Reports:

Kimberly Shaw, Pres. Elect, reported on 2012 Benches and Barstools, Washington Convention

Theresa Fehr, Membership Chair, reported on membership

Announcements:

¨       June 15, Nominations can be submitted for 2013 Board

¨       July 12, WCR Meeting, Constellation Field

¨       August 16, Joint HAR/WCR Meeting, Sweetwater CC

Barbara Marlin won the 50/50 drawing

Adjourn – 1:14

6/15/12

May 16th Trip to Washington DC!

Wed., May 16^th –

Into Washington around 7:00 – Dinner near hotel

Thursday, May 17^th –

Full day of sight-seeing via Capitol Bike Share

All memorials, etc

Friday, May 18^th –

Split up for classes –

* Professional Development

* Effective Chapter Operations

* Communication & Outreach

Education Session  - Goal Setting

Education Session – Getting Results

Awards Banquet – Fort Bend Brings home the GOLD!  Texas Chapters win 4 of 5 awards!

Saturday, May 19^th –

3 Sessions of Learning Labs (split up)

Annual Report

* Starting your Business from the Ground Up

* Building your Business in a Down Economy

* How to Stand out in your Community

* Recruitment and Retention

* App-y Hour

Education Session – Don’t Botox Your Brokerage

Education Session – Going for your Goals

Eve – Greek Fest w/Barbara’s Family

Sunday – Homeward Bound