If we all did the things we are capable of,
we would astound ourselves. ~Thomas Edison
WCR Fort Bend hit the ground running in this first quarter of 2015! January 8, 2015 was the years' first Business Resource Meeting, held at Sweetwater Country Club. The Broker/Manager panel discussed "Dealing with Conflict". Over 100 Realtors, Affiliates and Guests attended to hear Wayne Murray-Weichert Properties, Nikki Owen-BHGRE Gary Greene and Nimesh Patel- Remax Fine Properties share their strategies on handling conflict between all parties involved in a transaction. Great insight was acquired and most left with a more practical and patient approach to handling conflict in business.
Just 2 weeks later, on January 22nd the first 2015 5 O'clock Somewhere was held at the J. Patrick model home in Aliana. In spite of 28 degree rainy weather, over 25 members and guests attended! Fun was had by all, as you can see in the photo to the left. Three devoted affiliates-Tim O'Neil, Julia Hardy and Dana Loper, are very happy to be part of WCR Fort Bend!
On February 5th-7th, President-Christina Daw, President Elect- Angela Johnson and Vice President of Membership-Wendy Mottern attended the WCR/TAR Winter Meeting in Austin, TX. In addition to attending classes on exciting new ways to re-charge the chapter membership, they had the opportunity to support TREPAC at the WCR Texas State Celebrity Waiter dinner, along with WCR National Recording Secretary, Jo Ann Stevens. Yes, Jo Ann's hair was pink that night! The dinner was a 50's themed/Grease dinner and over $17,000 was raised to support TREPAC! 
February 12, 2015 Fort Bend Chapter's Business Resource Luncheon topic was "Meth, Mold and Marijuana- What they mean for your transaction". Guest speakers were 2 Fort Bend County undercover narcotics officers, who must remain anonymous; Jon Shepherd- Southern Global Environmental and Vaughan Pederson- Clean Aire. Over 120 guests attended to hear about the dangers of meth houses, marijuana grow houses, mold and asbestos, as well as how to find helpful resources for your clients to handle these dangers. Things were shaken up a little bit by a networking event! Each person chose a "fun sized" candy that coordinated with a table that they were to sit! It was evident that it was a realtor event since most were hoping for the Payday and $100 Grand candy bars!
March 12th was another cold and rainy day, in the middle of Spring Break and HLSR, but on that morning at River Bend Country Club 60 people braved the nasty weather to hear a Women's Shelter testimony on "Overcoming Obstacles". Many were touched to hear of a young woman's obstacle filled journey which has led her to growth, education opportunities and new-found self confidence. Many were touched, a few were brought to tears, but we all left feeling empowered, enlightened and very blessed. There was a linen drive held that day benefitting the Fort Bend Women's Shelter. Two car loads of new linens, pillows and towels were collected!
5 O'clock Somewhere! Several new members joined that day!
At this time, our chapter is in 2nd place for the WCR National Recruitment and Retention Contest in the large chapter category! The membership drive ends on March 31st so I will share the results as soon as I know! Our VP of Membership, Wendy Mottern and Membership Chairperson, Suzanne Slavin are hard at work trying to find new realtor members so Fort Bend can shine!
It has been my pleasure to serve as your President in the first quarter of 2015 and I look forward to the remainder of the year! This is such a valuable organization, worth your time and efforts! I have learned so much during my time as an officer---about leadership, communication and business practices, and I want the same for each of you! I encourage you to consider being more involved! We have an exciting year planned for you!
Christina Daw, 2015 Fort Bend Chapter President
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