Women's Council of REALTORS®

     Wow!  Can you believe it!  Half the year is gone already.  I hope each of you has grown in your personal and professional lives over the past six months.  Our chapter has had some great programs, including Bruce Norris, Mark Mellor and Bob McMannus, to name a few.  We also had our most successful and awesome Spring Tea ever.  Sandi Gordon and the Spring Tea Committee did a fabulous job, allowing us to contribute even more than last year to Life Inspire Skills.  In addition, our quarterly Networking Events have been a great time to network and make new friends.  Make sure you plan to attend our next Networking Event in September.

     Now, we are gearing up for our annual Business Forum, to be held in Palm Desert.  This year’s event combines the efforts of the Inland Valley, Southwest Riverside and Palm Springs/Desert Cities Chapters.   It promises to be a great event, with exciting and informative speakers, including Stella Ling and a Generational Discussion Panel.  You can also take advantage of the Overnight Stay and Optional Spa Package.  This is an event that you do NOT want to miss.  For more information on this must-see event, click here or on the Calendar Tab.

     As we move through the remaining part of this year, I want to thank our fantastic governing board and committee members, who have worked so hard to make this year the best ever.  I also encourage each one of your to get involved with the chapter, as this is where the value of the Women’s Council of REALTORS really shines.  By getting involved, you not only give others the opportunity to learn from you, but you also have the opportunity to glean from our incredible membership.  As a Women’s Council member, you have set yourself apart from the rest, and you are a cut above. It you have not joined a committee, become a committee member today.  If you already belong to a committee, consider chairing a committee next year, and if you are a Committee Chair now, why not put your name in the hat for a Line Officer Position.  These are the steps that will propel your professional growth.  Don’t hesitate, just do it!  You will be so glad you did.

Lastly, I want to encourage all of you in our challenging market.

     We’ve been through downturns in the past, and the market will change again.  If you can adapt to the changing environment, you will not only survive, but you will thrive.  Plant the seeds now and they will grow…fertilize them and they will flourish.  I look forward to the next six months with anticipation and excitement.  Woo Hoo!

Yvonne Torres, Local Chapter President