WCR St. Louis E-Zine (August, 2010)

Next month, the Metropolitan St. Louis Chapter of the Women's Council of REALTORS® will celebrate the success of the chapter with a series of events and programs:

• September 2 - Business Resource Meeting - The keynote speaker is Beyond Housing Executive Director Chris Krehmeyer who will present "Strengthening Our Neighborhoods" providing an overview of Beyond Housing's community development and housing programs. The meeting will also include the election of our chapter's 2010 Officers. (For More Info, Visit: www.wcrstl.org)
  
• September 9 - WCR Live - Hosts Klaus Bank and Michelle Silies will discuss with Author Jay Papasan the principles outlined in his book "The Shift." (Listen Live at: www.blogtalkradio.com/wcrlive)
  
• September 27 - The Metropolitan St. Louis Chapter of the Women's Council of REALTORS® and the Missouri Association of REALTORS® will present a Performance Management Network course entitled "Harnessing the Power - Skills Based Performance" with Speaker Terry Watson. (Download Registration Forms from http://www.box.net/shared/hlrcxa13xp)
  
• September 27 - The Metropolitan St. Louis Chapter of the Women's Council of REALTORS® will host new members at WCR Night at the Ballpark (Cardinals vs. Pirates). (Download Flyer from http://www.box.net/shared/3rkdfa02cv)
  
• September 28 - The Missouri Women's Council of REALTORS® will install Jan Thomas as President-Elect and Michelle Silies as Secretary. (For More Info, Visit: http://www.wcrmo.com/Meetings__Events/page_2358482.html)
  
• September 29 - The Missouri Women's Council of REALTORS® will hold its General Membership Meeting at the Lake of the Ozarks. (For More Info, Visit: http://www.wcrmo.com/Meetings__Events/page_2358482.html)
  

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

IN THIS MONTH'S E-ZINE

• President's Message, p. 1

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

• August Business Resource Meeting - Yvonne Sparks/Federal Reserve Bank, p. *

• 2011 WCR-MO Officer Installation - September 28, 2010, p.*

• Are We Connected?, p. *

• Other WCR Tools - WCR Live - Internet Radio and Podcast, p. *

• WCR St. Louis Membership Drive, p. *

• Upcoming PMN Course in St. Louis, MO, p. *

• 2010 Expo & Fashion Show Update - A Passion for Fashion, 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 August Business Resource Meeting featured Yvonne Sparks, Senior Community Affairs Manager at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis who presented a program entitled "Reach Out St. Louis" which discussed:

• An Overview of the History of the Federal Reserve Bank
• The Federal Reserve Bank's Role in Housing and Community Development
• An Overview of the Federal Reserve Bank's Community Development Programs
• Commentary - Perspectives on the State of Community Development in the St. Louis Area

Ms. Sparks also provided several handouts of interest to real estate professionals such as:

• 5 Tips on Improving Your Credit Score
• 5 Tips for Shopping for a Mortgage
• 5 Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure Scams
• Screenshot of the Resource Available from the Federal Reserve Bank's Foreclosure Resource Center
• Screenshot of the Federal Reserve Bank's Website regarding Upcoming Community Development Programs and Initiatives

The handouts are available for download at: http://www.box.net/shared/24a35y4l20

Upcoming events at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis of interest to St. Louis real estate professionals include:

• 08/26 | St. Louis, Mo. Addressing the Achievement Gap and Fostering Community Leadership--New Voices, Fresh Ideas: Exploring Innovation 2010 - The achievement gap is at the root of America's workforce competitiveness challenge and issues that communities face daily. What’s more, it may be widening and spreading in our region. At the same time, community leadership is in short supply, and the demand for engaged and informed community members is tremendous. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis invites real estate professionals and community leaders to a public policy dialogue to discuss the implications of these issues on society, including how organizations must address these concerns to attract investments, add value and support economic and social development. To register for this free event, visit: http://stlouisfed.org/community_development/events/?id=181.

For more information on the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, visit: www.stlouisfed.org.

Program Sponsored by: Chad Borah, Pillar to Post Professional Home Inspections.

• Date: September 28, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
• Location: Lodge of the Four Seasons (Osage Beach)
• Cost: $50 Advance/$55 Door
• Online Registration: www.ims.morealtor.com
• For More Info: http://www.wcrmo.com/Meetings__Events/page_2358482.html

The Governing Board of the Metropolitan St. Louis Chapter of the Women's Council of REALTORS® invites its members, partners and sponsors to attend the 2011 Women's Council of REALTORS® Officer Installation Dinner at the Lodge of the Four Seasons on September 28, 2010, and celebrate the installation of our members Jan Thomas and Michelle Silies as state chapter officers.

MEET YOUR 2011 WCR-MO OFFICERS

• President Carole Harris
• President-Elect Jan Thomas
• Treasurer Donna Joerling
• Secretary Michelle Silies
• Governor Caroleen Ferrell

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.

Connect with the Metropolitan St. Louis Chapter of the Women's Council of REALTORS® on popular social media sites. Receive news fast and quickly as soon as it is published. Don't miss out on important information that might just drive your business to the next level.

Here are a few technology and social media resources from the Metropolitan St. Louis Chapter of the Women's Council of REALTORS®:

• Twitter.com: Follow @WCRStLouisMO. Receive updates on WCR events and enjoy periodic news and industry tips from the Affiliate Committee.
• Facebook.com: Become a Facebook Fan at http://www.facebook.com/WCRStLouis. Receive updates on WCR events, download registration and other forms, view event photos and much more.
  
• LinkedIn.com: Join the WCR LinkedIn Group at http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=2395493&trk=anet_ug_grppro. Receive updates on WCR events, engage in industry related discussions, search for jobs with WCR members and more.
• BlogTalkRadio.com: Listen to WCR Live with live shows on the second Thursday of each month (except July and January) or visit the archives for past shows. Subscribe to receive new shows via RSS feed, e-mail or iPod download.
• WCR Toolbar: Download the combined WCR-Assist and WCR-Affiliate Toolbars at http://WCRAssist.OurToolbar.com/. Instead of searching for real estate and industry websites, use a toolbar that is designed by real estate professionals for real estate sales professionals. Use the toolbar as your search tool and get the same great Google search results while generating a passive income for your local WCR chapter.
• Google Calendar: Sync your Google calendars with the WCR Metro St. Louis Calendar by going to
  www.wcrstl.org/calendarofevent.html and adding the WCR Metro St. Louis Calendar to your Google Calendars.
• www.WCRSTL.org: We will launch a new website - same URL address as before. The new website will allow for better online registration and will include a searchable database of members. We expect that the new website will be up and running in December, 2010.
• Zinepal.com: Members receive the chapter newsletter WCR Metro St. Louis E-Zine via e-mail. Non-members can subscribe to WCR Metro St. Louis E-Zine and receive via e-mail by going to http://www.zinepal.com/issue/user/2884/feed.
  

As you can see, it has been a busy year with more to come. Stay tuned.