WCR Greater West Houston Online Newsletter: 2011

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

WCR Greater West Houston October Meeting

Our October meeting featured our Fall and Holiday Bazaar and Silent Auction.

Our special guest was Sharon Eddings WCR Texas State President.

Stacy Ryan was our speaker for our October meeting and brought us many great ideas on building and maintaining relationships with our customers.

Stacy Ryan

Chapter Awards

Special Thanks to our Strategic Partners

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Maximize Your Membership in WCR!

Invite a guest to the next WCR social event and business luncheon!

Maximize the benefits of your membership

Member Spotlight Shana Polasek

WCR Greater West Houston September Meeting

September 7th Business Resource Meeting

Bobby Bryant was our speaker for our September Business Resource meeting. He presented an impassioned address focusing on finding new prospects through excellence in customer service. His insight in creative house warming planning provided a valuable example for "speeding up the slow season".

Brian Reese, Affiliate of the 3rd Quarter

Our Strategic Partners

Member Spotlight James Hale

Friday, September 9, 2011

WCR Greater West Houston August Meeting

Business Resource Meeting & Luncheon
August 3rd, 2011

Karen McCullough brought an energetic and comedic message on communicating with and selling to different generations. Karen thrilled the attendees with great anecdotes and examples. You "rock" Karen!

Our August 3rd Meeting included our 2012 Election of Officers.

2012 President: Kimberly Williams

President Elect : Jean Machann

VP-Membership: Bobby Bryant

Secretary: Debbie Youens

Treasurer: Jim Inzer

Strategic Partners

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

WCR Greater West Houston June Meeting

WCR Texas State Chapter was awarded 2010 Chapter of the Year at the NAR/WCR MidYear Meeting in Washington, D.C., attended by Chapter President Cathy Hamlin, Past President Sharon Morton, President Elect Kimberly Williams, 2010 VicePresident-Membership Pat Bumgardner, Sandra Hunt and Jim Dambeck. Greater West Houston had the honor of being awarded the 2010 Gold Excellence Award, and came in second for the WCR National Chapter of the Year award.

Cathy Hamlin President, WCR Greater West Houston

The June 1st Business Resource Meeting speaker was Becky HillTREPAC Co-Chair, who gave us “TX Legislative Updates-How TREPAC Protects You & Your Client”. With the current Texas Legislature in session, Becky brought our attention to issues facing our legislators regarding home ownership and the real estate industry as a whole. Along with the program, a Silent Auction was held with all proceeds benefitting TREPAC. Over $3,000 was collected and pledged, and presented to Karen Driscoll of HAR and TREPAC.

Becky Hill TREPAC Co-Chair

Vaughan Pederson of CleaneAir Services was awarded the "Affiliate of the Quarter" for the 2nd Quarter.

Vaughan is a National Affiliate Member of the WCR and a board member of the WCR Greater West Houston.

Vaughan Pederson, CleaneAir Services, Affiliate of the Quarter, Second Quarter.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Member Spotlight ~ Lee Page

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WCR Greater West Houston May Meeting

May's meeting features "What's the Word on the Street?" Broker Owner Panel of Experts

Bobby introduces Rob Cook our moderator and our panel of experts.

Rob Cook did an excellent job of moderating the panel.

Left to right; Gayla Skates -RE/MAX Realty Center, Robin Mueck -Heritage Texas Properties,

Ann Walker -Keller Williams, Neil Reed - Realm Realtors

Our panel of Broker-Owners stressed the importance of continuing education, professionalism and the value of knowlege, experience and expertise the real estate professional brings to the home buying experience.

Our Golf Tournement was an amazing success due to the efforts and direction of our leadership team, and especially to the outstanding work of Brian Reese! Great job Brian ~ many thanks!

Our May meeting sponsor ~ Le Jardinere, thanks Lee for the many beautiful flower arrangements!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

WCR Greater West Houston Member Spotlight

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Saturday, April 23, 2011

WCR Greater West Houston April meeting

Guest Speaker Ryan Bokros

Ryan Spoke on "Advancing Your Business with Social Media and Technology

A special thanks to our Annual Strategic Partners

Chapter Awards

"Realtor of the Quarter" was awarded to Kenya Burrell.

Our very successful Spring Basket Auction raised $700.00!

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Member Spotlight ~ Susan Simpson

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WCR Greater West Houston March Meeting

WCR Greater West Houston President

Cathy Hamlin

March Meeting Speaker Jimenez Bailey

"Leadership that Makes a Difference"

Don't Forget 50/50 Drawings at our meetings!

March winner, Elise Buck StarTex Title!

Meeting Sponsor

Profiles Magazine

Our Platinum Level Sponsors

Our Gold Level Sponsors

Our Silver Level Sponsors

Sandra Hunt bringing us news and updates on our Easter Basket Auction Fundraiser!

Basket Auction! Don't miss out!

Don't forget to sign up for a basket!

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Monday, February 21, 2011

Coming up WCR Greater West Houston Golf Tournament!

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WCR Greater West Houston February meeting

Our Speaker, from the Champions School of Real Estate, Rita Santamaria

We were delighted to have Rita Santamaria owner of the Champions School of Real Estate as our February speaker. She is a most dynamic and motivational speaker and individual.

New member Shari Hensley and Director of Education and Programs Bobby Bryant

New members and longtime members are alway welcome at our monthy WCR meetings at Pineforest Golf Club. Contact us to learn more about membership and sponsorship opportunities. Our VP of membership is Jonathan Denissen, jdenissen@alamotitle.com.

To be honored at our March 2nd meeting, Realtor of the Quarter Rich Guderyon and Affiliate Member of the Quarter Kathy Corl.