Welcome 2012!  There is something special about a New Year.  It is full of excitement, hope, expectation and a new beginning.  There is resolve at the beginning of a new year.  What have you resolved for 2012? 

As I begin 2012 in a new role as your President, I am humbled and grateful for the trust you have placed in me.  It is truly an honor to serve as your leader this year.  And I hear excitement, hope and expectation in the air for a great 2012!

Just a little over four years ago, as Realtors we were entering turbulent waters in the industry.   In 2008 I recall Peggy Slappey, my broker, saying “we will make it to the other side – it’s just a little further.”  Little did we know it would be a major shift in the market and a rough year or two would turn into four or more years.  Little did we know it was to be so challenging.  But Congratulations, REALTORS,  and industry leaders!  We have survived and we are proudly still members of the National Association of REALTORS and Women’s Council of REALTORS!  I applaud you!  

Our theme for 2012 for the Georgia State Chapter of the Women’s Council of REALTORS is “Developing Leaders for Success,” so get ready to be successful.  The 2012 Team is here for you.  We will constantly remind you of our Mission Statement that, “WE ARE A NETWORK OF SUCCESSFUL REALTORS EMPOWERING WOMEN TO EXERCISE THEIR POTENTIAL AS ENTREPRENEURS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS.”

The Georgia State Chapter’s Purpose is to support local chapter excellence and the development of strong leaders for the Council, the profession and the community.   In so doing we are a resource for the local chapters and we are a model for local chapter excellence, creating an environment that develops leadership skills.  We will be the voice of Women’s Council of REALTORS in Georgia, leveraging our influence and expertise in the industry through relationships with GAR and other business women’s organizations. 

To sum it up, The State Chapter is Educator, Communicator, Leadership Development and Liaison to the Industry.

Your 2012 Georgia State Chapter Team is committed to serving you, the local chapter members and leaders. 

In “The Truth About Leadership” James Kouzes and Barry Posner describe what they call “10 Truths About Leadership.”

1.      You make a difference – You must believe that you can have a positive impact on others.

2.      Credibility is the foundation of leadership.

3.      Values drive commitment.

4.      Focusing on the future sets leaders apart.

5.      You can’t do it alone.

6.      Trust rules.

7.      Challenge is the crucible for greatness.

8.      You either lead by example or you don’t lead at all.

9.      The best leaders are the best learners.

10. Leadership is an affair of the heart.  Leaders are in love with their customers, constituents, clients and the mission they are serving.

Doesn’t this sound just like Women’s Council Leaders?” 

 John Maxwell in his “The 5 Levels of Leadership” book says, “Connecting is having the ability to identify with and relate to people in such a way that it increases your influence with them.”  It is our goal to connect with our members in 2012.

The 2012 Georgia State Chapter Leadership Team has you in their heart!  Together we will be “Developing Leaders for Success” in 2012.  Are you ready?

Respectfully,

Sylvia Brush

2012 State Chapter President

Athens Chapter- Gold

Cherokee Chapter – Silver

Cobb Chapter – Gold

Fayette Chapter – Gold

Gwinnett Chapter – Gold

Metro South Chapter – Gold

Metro East Chapter – Silver

Savannah Chapter – Gold

Congratulations to our Georgia Chapters who won awards for 2010 Chapter Excellence!

The State Chapter WCR won the 2010 Mega State Chapter of the Year at the awards Banquet in Washington DC on Friday, May 13.  This is an honor that our State Chapter has never received since the inception of this award.  What an honor and an achievement especially when our goal was to make our 2010 National President Proud.  Congratulations to Tom Spurlin and the 2010 Leadership Team!  All members should be proud!

Congratulations to Tom Spurlin who was voted in as the 2012 Regional Vice President for our region. 

Thursday, June 16, 2011
9:00am – 4:30 pm
6 Hours Continuing Education

$85 thru June 2, $115 afterwards
Please register online at www.garealtor.net

Please see attached flyer for registration and details.
2011 PMN Course: Business of your Business

Day 1: October 21, 2010 from 2:00PM-5:00PM
2011 State and Local Chapter Officers Required to Attend

Schedule of Events:
LCP Graduation
Officers Instruction
Dinner on your own

Day 2: October 22, 2010 from 9:00AM-4:00PM
2011 State and Local Chapter Officers and Standing Committee Chairs Required to Attend

Schedule of Events:
Officers and Standing Committee Chairs (breakout work sessions)
Lunch
Joint Chapter Officers work sessions
Wrap UP

Dekalb Association of Realtors
1414 Montreal Road
Tucker, GA. 30084

The State Orientation Retreat is mandatory for 2011 State and Local Chapter elected Officers.

Incoming LCP’s must register all of their chapter’s officers attending to Sylvia Brush at sbrush@psponline.com by October 11, 2010

Jo was President of her Local WCR Chapter in 2003 and earned the Small Chapter of the Year Excellence Award. Jo also served as State President of Georgia WCR in 2006 and as Governor in 2007 and 2008. On the National level, she was appointed to the 2007 Nominating Committee, the Finance and Budget Committee, 2007-2010, and served on the Leadership Academy Faculty in 2007-2008. She chaired the Member Network Forum in 2009 and is the 2010 chair for the Business Development Forum. In 2008, Jo was elected to serve a three-year term on the National Executive Committee. Jo “Knows WCR” and will be a formidable candidate for the office of 2011 National Financial Secretary. All of Georgia and our Region supports Jo and wish her success in November at the National Officer’s Election.

 WCR National President Deborah Gilmore of Georgia hosted a successful Mid Year Convention and hosted a spectacular wine and cheese reception for Local Chapter Presidents from around the country. The attendance at this year’s convention was excellent given the economic climate and the atmosphere and the enthusiasm of the attendees during the conference was palatable. Thanks to Deborah for making us “Proud Georgians” at the convention.

Athens Chapter- Gold

Atlanta Chapter – Silver

Cobb Chapter – Silver

Dekalb Chapter – Silver

Fayette Chapter – Gold

Gwinnett Chapter – Gold

Metro East Chapter – Silver

Savannah Chapter – Gold

Congratulations to our Georgia Chapters who won awards for 2009 Chapter Excellence

 Athens

 Atlanta

  Cobb 

 Dekalb

 Fayette

 Savannah