WCR St. Louis E-Zine: WCR Metro St. Louis E-Zine (October, 2010)

WCR-STL President Elizabeth Robb

Don't miss out... there's still time to register for a booth package, model sponsorship and/or dinner ticket to our event of the year! This of course is our next networking and fundraising event - the 2010 WCR Expo & Fashion Show entitled "Passion for Fashion" to be held on November 10, 2010, at the Sheraton Westport Chalet. The 2010 Expo & Fashion Show will include:

• Fabulous Vendor Expo for all Your Business and Personal Shopping

• Business Networking Reception with Free Drink Tickets

• 3-Course Dinner with Cash Bar

• Musical Entertainment by The Jeweltones

• Stunning Fashion Show Featuring Broker Celebrities and Local Real Estate Professionals

• Silent Auction Highlighting Local Businesses and their Products and Services

During this busy time of year, our 2010 and 2011 Executive Boards are beginning the leadership transition planning for the upcoming "changing of the guard" in January. Our organization is fortunate to have so many dedicated, talented and enthusiastic members who believe in our mission, work well together and know how to have fun. 2010 has been wonderful, and 2011 looks to take our organization to new heights. 2011 Committees are forming now so if you are ready to get involved, grow and gain the most from your membership, please contact our incoming President Carolyn Mantia (carolynmantia@gmail.com) for more information and to sign up today!

Interested in becoming a member? The month of September showcases the many benefits of WCR membership including leadership development, educational programs to grow your business and networking opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a new member, please contact me at ERobb@RobbPartners.com.

Elizabeth Robb, 2010 WCR-STL President

Editor's Notes - WCR Metro St. Louis E-Zine

IN THIS MONTH'S E-ZINE

• President's Message, p. 1

• Editor's Notes - In This Issue, p. 2

• October Business Resource Meeting: "The 4H Club" - Headwinds/Hardship/Homeownership/Help, p. *

• 2010 Expo & Fashion Show Update - A Passion for Fashion, p. *

• WCR Expo & Fashion Show - Silent Auction Items Needed, p. *

• WCR Metro St. Louis E-Zine - 2010 Article Index, p. *

• Support Our Newsletter Sponsors, p. *

CALLING ALL AUTHORS

We are still seeking article submissions from members. For affiliate members, this is a great opportunity to expose your business, product and services. Here are some of the benefits:

• Promote your business to over 2000 St. Louis real estate agents.

• Receive a free advertisement in the next issue of the E-Zine.

• Keep your name and company out in front of your customers.

PHOTOGRAPHS

We would like to thank Mary Ann Manion and Elena Collins for their reoccurring photo contributions to the E-Zine. The photographs can also be viewed online at www.WCRSTL.org or www.Facebook.com/WCRStLouis. If you have a great photograph from a WCR event, please send it Ryan@PREASignatureRealty.com.

Michelle Silies, WCR-STL Public Relations Chair

The October Business Resource Meeting featured Phillip Bracken, Executive Vice President of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, the nation's leading originator of residential mortgages, who presented a program entitled "'The 4H Club" - Headwinds/Hardship/Homeownership/Help." Mr. Bracken discussed important industry issues and topics such as:

· Tighter Credit Standards

· The Future of the GSEs

· REO Property Disposition

· ADC Financing

· Condominiums - Issues and Solutions

· Financial Services Regulatory Reform

· The Value Proposition of Homeownership

Phil Bracken is Executive Vice President of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, the nation's leading originator of residential mortgages. Mr. Bracken reports to the Wells Fargo Home & Consumer Finance Group "Chairman." From 1996 to 2009, Mr. Bracken had direct responsibility for Government and Industry Relations. Since the acquisition of Wachovia in January 2009, his group now focuses exclusively on Industry Relations. Prior to joining WFHM, Mr. Bracken was Managing Director of Prudential Home Mortgage as well as President and CEO of the Prudential operating units, Lender's Service Inc. and Private Label Mortgage Services Corporation. Mr. Bracken has more than 35 years of direct mortgage banking experience.

Program Sponsored by: American Eagle Credit Union

2010 WCR Fashion Show

The 2010 WCR Expo & Fashion Show entitled "A Passion for Fashion" is set for November 10, 2010, starting at 4 p.m. at the Westport Sheraton Chalet. The 2010 WCR Expo & Fashion Show will feature:

• Exciting Vendor Expo with over 40 National and Local Exhibitors ranging from Real Estate Tech Solutions to Home Decor Items to Clothing and Personal Items

• Fabulous Silent Auction including Day Trips from St. Louis to Sports and Event Tickets and Much More

• Stunning Fashion Show with 40+ Model Showing Off the Lastest Fashions Provided by Macy's Mid-Rivers

• Complimentary Drink Tickets Provided Courtesy of Continental Title Company

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE...

Last year, this event sold-out with over 300 in attendance so get your tickets early. There are two ticket packages:

• $40 per person for the Dinner and Fashion Show

• $600 per Brokerage Table which includes 10 Dinner Tickets plus a Celebrity Broker Model

EXPO AND BOOTH PACKAGE AND MODEL SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE NOW

For more information, contact:

• Bob Sargent, 2010 WCR Ways & Means Chair, for Expo and Booth Packages - BSargent@USA-Mortgage.com

• Liz Connolly, 2010 WCR Fashion Show Chair, for Model Sponsorships - Liz@InHanceITStaging.com

or download event registration or other forms at: http://www.box.net/shared/hflexdgjh8

2010 WCR Expo & Fashion Show Sponsored by INHance IT! Moving Forward, USA Mortgage, Buyers Protection Group - Home Warrant & Inspection and First American Title

2010 WCR Fashion Show

Our next networking and fundraising event is the 2010 WCR Expo & Fashion Show entitled "Passion for Fashion" to be held on November 10, 2010, at the Sheraton Westport Chalet where local real estate professionals will model clothing generously provided by Macy's-St. Peters and will collect gently used business clothing for Dress for Success. Dress for Success is a local charitable organization dedicated to promoting the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools.

The 2010 Expo & Fashion Show will include:

Vendor Expo
Business Networking Reception with Free Drink Tickets
3-Course Dinner with Cash Bar
Fashion Show Featuring Celebrities and Local Real Estate Professionals as Models
Silent Auction Highlighting Local Businesses and their Products and Services.

In today's real estate market, our members do not just sell homes-our members also sell the communities in which they work, live and play. In doing so, our members are proud to promote local businesses. Now, we are calling upon the generosity of our business partners in our local communities to support the Women's Council of REALTORS® by donating an item for the silent auction.

Here are some of the reasons to donate an item for the silent auction:

Support the professional development programs offered by the Women's Council of REALTORS®.
Gain recognition as a WCR supporter and expose your business product or service to the more than 400 real estate professionals attending the event.
Receive recognition in the printed silent auction program, be highlighted and acknowledged through announcements throughout the event, and be recognized in printed materials advertising the event.
Silent auction items donated may be deductible as a business or advertising expense. Consult your tax advisor for more information.

Here are some suggestions for items to donate:

Wine, Wine Baskets and Wine Accessories
Gourmet Food Baskets
Local Neighborhood Gift Baskets
Event, Music, Sports and Other Tickets
Fitness and Other Memberships
Restaurant and Other Gift Certificates
Spa and Other Service Packages
Travel - Lodging and More
Day Trips and Other Group Outings
Catered Events and More
Sport Memorabilia and Other Collectibles
Designer Purses, Jewelry and Accessories

In addition to donating an item for the silent auction, we would also invite you to attend the event, purchase an Expo booth at the event, or support the event by collecting used business attire for donation to Dress of Success.

If you are interested in donating an item for the silent auction, contact Ryan Shaughnessy at PREA Signature Realty at 314-971-4381 or via e-mail at Ryan@PREASignatureRealty.com.

WCR Metro St. Louis E-Zine

NEW MEMBER? MISSED AN ARTICLE? READ IT BUT CAN'T FIND IT?

The WCR Metro St. Louis E-Zine now has an index of substantive articles available. Here is the index to substantive articles published in the WCR Metro St. Louis E-Zine from January, 2010, to July, 2010:

January, 2010