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President Janeen Sanchez President Elect Evan Cook State Governor Tonya Backus Secretary Mary Sorensen Treasurer Julie Sundquist Past President Nikki Boyd Diane Nelson Canyon County Chapter President Kathryn Porter Capital City Chapter President Christina Ethridge Coeur d’Alene Chapter President Linda Ekren South Central Chapter President Susan Weaver Southeast Chapter President |
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| IDAHO STATE OFFICERS |
We just wrapped up our 2009 National Membership Drive and welcome to all of our new and renewing Idaho members. I know many of our Local Chapters have their own membership incentives that last through the year, so keep up the good work. If “everyone brought one” to your monthly meetings, imagine how fast your Chapters would grow! |
| Idaho State Chapter News |
First I have to congratulate each of our five Local Chapters -- we just received word that they all achieved the
Gold Level Chapter Excellence Award for their achievements in 2008. That was accomplished because of
awesome leadership and membership! IDAHO ROCKS!!
Wow, it’s hard to believe that we have already finished the first quarter of this year, and what an interesting time we are having in real
estate, do you agree? I know the various areas across the State of Idaho are experiencing somewhat different markets, but overall we
have all felt the same economic pinch being felt by not only our country, but the world. Aren’t you thankful you are part of an organization
that has prepared us to be the best in our industry and survive the more difficult times. Our Chapters are still strong and working hard to
provide valuable education and tools to its members. Have you given any thought to attending the Mid-Year Conference in Washington
DC from May 14th through the 17th? This really is a great opportunity to get good education and build your referral base by meeting
Realtors from all over the country. I think Mid-Year is the Conference that gives you the best insight into the workings of WCR, with great
leadership classes, brainstorming sessions, and of course the leadership planning meetings. I would encourage you to consider attending
this conference.
Janeen Sanchez, 2009 President
President
Gold Level Chapter Excellence Award for their achievements in 2008. That was accomplished because of
awesome leadership and membership! IDAHO ROCKS!!
Wow, it’s hard to believe that we have already finished the first quarter of this year, and what an interesting time we are having in real
estate, do you agree? I know the various areas across the State of Idaho are experiencing somewhat different markets, but overall we
have all felt the same economic pinch being felt by not only our country, but the world. Aren’t you thankful you are part of an organization
that has prepared us to be the best in our industry and survive the more difficult times. Our Chapters are still strong and working hard to
provide valuable education and tools to its members. Have you given any thought to attending the Mid-Year Conference in Washington
DC from May 14th through the 17th? This really is a great opportunity to get good education and build your referral base by meeting
Realtors from all over the country. I think Mid-Year is the Conference that gives you the best insight into the workings of WCR, with great
leadership classes, brainstorming sessions, and of course the leadership planning meetings. I would encourage you to consider attending
this conference.
Janeen Sanchez, 2009 President
President
| Thoughts from the President |
| UPCOMING EVENTS Midyear Meeting in Washington DC May 14-17, 2009 Hotel: Washington Hilton Registration Now Open! Leadership Academy in Chicago, IL July 31-Aug 2, 2009 Exclusive to Incoming Presidents Idaho State Meeting in Coeur d’Alene, ID September 16-20, 2009 Hotel: Coeur d’Alene Resort National Conference in San Diego, CA November 11-15, 2009 Hotel: Westin Gaslamp |
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REALTORS® MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY! REALTORS® not only help make the dream of homeownership a reality, they also help build better communities. In small towns and large cities across the globe, REALTORS® help shape and promote community values, giving their time and effort to noble causes. (Realtor.org, NewsMedia) |
| MEMBERSHIP NEWS |
| REMEMBER—refer your business to WCR Members! |
TO GET INVOLVED CONTACT A COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Bylaws & Standing Rules—Mickie Knudsen, Chair 208-890-7732 or mickieknudsen@gmail.com Education & Programs—Kori Merlino, Chair 208-371-5674 or buyandsell@korimerlino.com Finance & Budget—Julie Sundquist, Chair 208-880-9247 or Julie@juliesundquist.com Chapter Development—Carrie Hasselbring, Chair 208-785-7555 or carrie@homes-to-sell.com Communication—Janeen Sanchez, Chair 208-870-9178 or janeen@janeensanchez.com Convention—Vicky Houle, Chair 208-699-9221 or Vicky@vickyhoule.com Ways & Means (Fundraising) - Evan Cook, Chair 208-522-2323 or evans@ida.net |
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The benefits of WCR Membership begin to accumulate when you get involved!
If you decide to participate, even if only in a small way — we will help you define and reach your next level of achievement.
If you attend chapter meetings — we will help you acquire new skills to meet the changing business environment.
If you make it a point to sit with people you don’t already know we will increase your referral business and sometimes become friends for life.
If you commit to attending at least one state meeting or regional conference — we will show you role models who inspire and mentor.
If you volunteer for something — we will give you meaningful, satisfying work that fits your schedule.
If you keep in touch with other members — we will encourage you when you are down and cheer you on when you succeed.
If you commit to attending one national meeting — we will amaze you with the power of the total WCR experience.
| MEMBER INVOLVEMENT CHECKLIST |
| Get Involved — It Pays!! |
Tonya Adank our chapter secretary and I had the privilege of attend the “Leadership Skills Workshop” and “Marketing to Women” Summit
in Chicago on March 20 – 22, 2009. This was a fabulous learning and networking event! The Leadership Skills Workshop began with a
welcome from Becky Hill, 2009 WCR National President. There were four sessions: Preparing to Lead, Meeting & Team Management,
Speaking & Presenting Skills and Positioning Yourself for Success. Our own Julie DeLorenzo was a meeting facilitator.
We learned about our own style, behavioral patterns, and email communication. We also learned about time management, people and
meeting issues, business planning and speaking skills. Famous American Aviator Pilot Amelia Earhart once said, “The most difficult thing
is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers…YOU can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change
and control your life and the procedure, the process is its own reward.”
There were a lot of discussions about Social Networking. Recommendations were Active Rain, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. One of the
attendees told us about a site called ping.fm where you can enter your “what are you doing” message one time and it will put that message
into all your other social networking sites. Another exciting video option is eyejot.com; where you can send video mail: http://www.eyejot.
com/experience.html.
| Report on Leadership Skills Workshop & Marketing to Women Summit By Kathryn Porter, Capital City Chapter President |
| Thank you to all of our Idaho members who took the time to attend the Workshop & Summit! Be sure to share what you learned with your Local Chapter Membership! Below see our Nikki Boyd, Region VIII VP. And under the statute see Kathryn Porter & Tonya Adank from Capital City Chapter, and Susan Weaver from Southeast Idaho Chapter. They may look small in this picture, but they are giants in our organization! |
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