As we rolled into August and prepared to get the kids back to school, we held our annual joint networking meeting with the Fort Bend HAR. All our Fort Bend school districts brought us updates on their upcoming school year plans and changes. In attendance were representatives from Fort Bend ISD, Katy ISD, Lamar Consolidated ISD, and Stafford MSD. We also had the opportunity to share the excitement of Fort Bend WCR to more than 200 area Realtors that attended. The nominating committee was also busy this month preparing for interviews and setting the slate for the 2015 officers and our election in September. Christina Daw (Better Homes and Gardens Gary Greene) the incoming 2015 President spent several days in Chicago representing our Chapter and attending the National Leadership training. Get ready Fort Bend 2015 is sure to be a great year!!
September rolled in fast and furious- the executive officers were busy all month long with state meetings, a visit from our National President, our big fundraiser, and state leadership training!! Beginning the very first weekend of the month, Angela Johnson, Christina Daw, Wendy Mottern, Julia Hardy, Jo Ann Stevens and myself attended the Texas TAR/WCR Conference in San Antonio, Tx. We attended several breakout sessions to help us lead our chapter more effectively. Fort Bend was there to represent- we were recognized in the large chapter category the membership retention award! What a great honor. We also competed in the state WCR event "Bring it On" , and bring it on we did- BEST Skit award!!
On September 11, 2014 our chapter organized with the other Houston area chapters and brought the National WCR President Jo Kenney to share with us a "National Perspective". We had at least 150 local members and guests in attendance. Fort Bend really showed their best at this event.
We also had our chapter elections at this meeting and I am proud to announce the 2015 Fort Bend WCR Officers- Christina Daw (2015 President), Angela Johnson (2015 President Elect), Wendy Mottern (2015 VP of Membership), Dana Loper (2015 Treasurer), and Julia Hardy (2015 Secretary). Congratulations ladies! Our big event of the year finally came on September 25, we held our 2nd Annual Celebrity Waiter event at the Swinging Door in Richmond. We filled the dance hall with pirates, music and a booty full of fun!! We had great attendance and a very successful fundraiser for the Women's Center and our chapter. We had a cake auction, a raffle and wonderful music from the "Bayou Funk Experiment". Check out this link and enjoy all the great photos taken by chapter member David Goldberg (Better Homes and Gardens Gary Greene). Click here to
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If all this doesn't have your head spinning, the newly elected 2015 Fort Bend Chapter officers headed off to Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa for State Leadership Training. We still have many exciting events planned for the remainder of the year. Don't miss our upcoming October meeting with Marilyn Maxwell from HAR (Oct 9), we have free MCE for our members (Oct 16). Watch for your Whoozin.com invites and your email, our website and our facebook page for all upcoming events. Be sure to take advantage of all the great benefits of your membership with WCR!!
