CONNECTOR CONFERENCE - Thurston County REALTORS

SPRING BUSINESS CONFERENCE

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The 2019 Spring Business Conference took place at the Tulalip Resort & Casino on April 24-26, 2019. This recap highlights the conference to help you communicate to your members what happened at the committee meetings and Board of Directors meeting.

Board Meeting Recap Election Results Committee Highlights Event Summaries Your Leadership Award Winners Major Investors

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The Washington REALTORS® Board of Directors convened Friday, April 26, 2019 at 9:00 AM at the Tulalip Resort & Casino. Highlights include elections for the 2019 First Vice President and 2020 leadership-elect positions. The Board also heard a presentation from NAR 2019 REALTOR®

Party Director Christine Hansen. The Board of Directors approved a motion to amend the WR Policy Manual to modify the NAR Director stipend. The Board heard reports on the results of the Membership Survey, Legislative Session, MIPIM Conference and RPAC & NAR updates.

Election ResultsPlease join us in welcoming the following members to 2019 and 2020 Leadership Positions:

2019 FirstVice President

Tom Hormel

2020 VP-elect Government Aff airs

Eric Johnson

2020Treasurer-elect

John Blom

2020 VP-elect OperationsJennifer Lind

2020 VP-elect Membership

Patti Hill

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Legislative Steering Wednesday, April 24

The Legislative Steering Committee approved two separate Issues Ads for support of the two 2019 REALTOR® Champions, at up to $50,000 for each ad campaign, including production and airtime.

Membership CommitteeWednesday, April 24The Membership Committee heard presentations from James Young, Director of the WCRER at the University of Washington, and Annie Fitzsimmons, Washington REALTOR® Legal Hotline Lawyer. The committee also received updates from the Awards, Education, Communications, Editorial and Social Media task forces and sub committees.

Executive CommitteeThursday, April 25

The Executive Committee heard a report from the NAR Director Stipend PAG and a subsequent motion was approved. The committee also heard a presentation from James Clark with James Clark Design on the WR Logo refresh and a status report on 2019 Strategic Plan goals was given.

Finance CommitteeThursday, April 25

The Finance Committee reviewed and placed on fi le the audited December 31, 2018 WR & REALTOR®

PAC Financial Statements and the unaudited February 28, 2019 WR & REALTOR® PAC Financial Statements.

Operations CommitteeThursday, April 25

The Operations Committee heard reports on Conference Orientation, Professional Standards, Diversity, YPN and Credentialing.

REALTORS® Political Action CommitteeWednesday, April 24The REALTORS® Political Action Committee approved the two 2019 REALTOR®

Champion candidates as Senator Mark Mullet and Senator Steve O’Ban. They also received an update on the year-to-date status of the 2019 NAR Goals.

Diversity CommitteeThursday, April 25

The Diversity Committee listened to a presentation on the Tulalip Tribe culture and history and also heard updates from members about local association diversity activities. They discussed topics for the September meeting as well.

Professional StandardsThursday, April 25

Professional Standards approved a motion to offer Mediation and Ombudsman Training for members. A work group was formed to discuss possible adoption of new NAR policy regarding publication of the names of members found in violation of the Code of Ethics.

Upcoming Meetings

NAR Legislative MeetingsMay 13-18 | Washington, D.C.

Legal SymposiumMay 30 | Doubletree SeaTac

WR Fall Business ConferenceSeptember 18-20 | Kennewick

WR Leadership ConferenceOctober 16-18 | Tukwila

NAR Annual ConventionNovember 6-11 | San Francisco

LEADERSHIP

2019Treasurer

Annette Nitz

2019Treasurer-elect

Jeff Smart

2019 Vice President

Bobbi Chipman

2019VP-elect

Trish Englund

2019 Vice PresidentSam DeBord

2019VP-elect

Alisha Harrison

2019Vice PresidentSteve Hagen

2019VP-elect

Tonia DeBeaux

TREASURER

OPERATIONS

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

MEMBERSHIP

Immediate Past PresidentJerry Martin

2019President

Dale Chumbley

2019 President-electKitty Wallace

2019First Vice President

Tom Hormel

2020Treasurer-elect

John Blom

2020VP-elect

Jennifer Lind

2020VP-elect

Eric Johnson

2020VP-elect

Patti Hill

INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR OFFICE OR SERVING ON A COMMITTEE?VISIT WWW.WAREALTOR.ORG/GET-INVOLVED

Awards Wednesday, April 24

The Washington REALTORS® Awards Ceremony took place during the Wednesday luncheon and we were proud to showcase all of our award winning REALTORS®, affi liates and citizens who embody the REALTOR® spirit. Take a few moments to congratulate all of the winners and nominees (on the following page).

Reception Wednesday, April 24

Washington REALTORS® hosted a reception thanking RPAC Major Investors and Hall of Fame Members. Included, was a touching farewell recognition for WR staff member Bob Mitchell (retiring June of this year). All conference attendees were invited.

The App ContestThursday, April 25

Washington REALTORS® held a contest to encourage members to engage with each other. We challenged all attendees to fi nd fi rst-time conference attendees, take selfi es with them and then post them in our event app for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. Members had a lot of fun with this contest and posted quite a few photos in the app throughout the event. First-time attendees commented that they felt welcome and made a lot of connections throughout the event.

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YPN Conference MixerThursday, April 25

Washington REALTORS® YPN held a mixer for conference attendees on Thursday evening on the top fl oor in the Tulalip Suite. Attendees had a fun time connecting with each other and promoting leadership and involvement.

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2018AFFILIATE

OF THE YEAR AWARD

WINNER: THURSTON COUNTY

Stacie BelmanFirst American Title Company

NOMINEES:CLARK COUNTY:

Roy PyattLanderholm P.S.

MASON COUNTY:Peggy Zamzow

Eagle Home MortgageNORTH PUGET SOUND:

Marty LehrChicago Title

SEATTLE KING COUNTY:Lisa HowarthLand Home

Financial ServicesSPOKANE:

Russel FransOld Republic

Home ProtectionWALLA WALLA:

Tera DavisAcademy Mortgage

CorporationWHATCOM COUNTY:

Carmen DensonUmpqua Bank

WHIDBEY ISLAND:Richard Epstein

Richard S. EpsteinCustom Homes

WHITMAN COUNTY:Melanie Schaeffer

Stuart Title & Escrow

PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD

WINNER:WHATCOM

Hans Erchinger-Davis, Lighthouse Mission

NOMINEES:MASON COUNTY:

Tom HurdelbrinkNorthwest MLS

SPOKANE:Carol Carter, CenterPlace Regional Events Center

WHITMAN:The Whitman County Landlord-

Tenant Association

CITIZENOF THE YEAR

AWARDWINNER:

SNOHOMISHCOUNTY-CAMANOSenator Steve Hobbs


Denise NeddoNORTH PUGET SOUND:

Michael “Mick” McClaughrySPOKANE:

Mark & Nancy FewWHATCOM:Vincent BuysWHIDBEY:Rene Neff

WHITMAN:Ray Wallace

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

WINNER:SPOKANE

Marianne Bornhoft, Windermere Manito

NOMINEES:JEFFERSON COUNTY:

Terry Smith RE/MAX First

NORTH PUGET SOUND:Erik Mann

Windermere Whidbey IslandSEATTLE KING COUNTY:

Star Lalario Realogics Sotheby’s

InternationalSEATTLE KING COUNTY:

Lynn SanbornWindermere-Yarrow Bay

TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY:Michelle McLean

Coldwell Banker BainTRI CITIES: Cindy House

Keller Williams TriCitiesWHIDBEY ISLAND:

John JoyntKeller WilliamsSouth Whidbey

WHITMAN COUNTY:Mick Nazerali

Coldwell Banker Tomlinson

REALTOR®

OF THE YEAR AWARD

WINNER:SEATTLE KING COUNTYRichard Bergdahl, RE/MAX

Northwest Kirkland


David GasserBerkshire Hathaway

HomeServiceKITSAP COUNTY:

Robert ContrerasWindermere Real Estate

LOWER COLUMBIA:Patricia Britcher

Real Living Real EstateMASON COUNTY:Richard Beckman

Richard Beckman Realty GroupNORTHEAST WA:

Starr DelcuppRE/MAX Select AssociatesNORTH PUGET SOUND:

Paige BatesRE/MAX Acorn Properties

SNOHOMISH COUNTY CAMANO:Bob Wold

Compass Washington, LLCSPOKANE:

Jennifer ValerianRE/MAX Inland Empire

TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY:Elsa Borgen

Windermere Chambers BayTHURSTON COUNTY:

Gregory MoeWindermere Real Estate/

OlympiaWHATCOM COUNTY:

Rachel WilsonRE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

WHITMAN COUNTY:Keith Kincaid

RE/MAX Home and Land

COMMERCIAL REALTOR®

OF THE YEARWINNER:

Chad Gleason, SVN Raven Commercial Real Estate

REALTOR®

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

WINNER:THURSTON COUNTY

Mark Kitabayashi, Windermere Real Estate/Puyallup


Kay HuntImagine Home RealtyMASON COUNTY:

Keith FullerWindermere Himlie RealtyNORTH PUGET SOUND:

Susan CooperNextHome Preview Properties

SEATTLE KING COUNTY:Georgia Stevens

Compass Washington, LLCSPOKANE:

Cynthia GustafsonJohn L. Scott Spokane, Inc

WHATCOM COUNTY:Chet Kenoyer

Windermere Whatcom CountyWHITMAN COUNTY:

Joe PitzerRE/MAX Home and Land

YAKIMA:Cheri Daniels

Windermere Real Estate Yakima

EDUCATION AWARD

NOMINEESWINNERS:

THE EDDY AWARDBob Mitchell

THE HUGH HAWKINSPili Meyer

NOMINEES:Terry Eccles-PettetMark Kitabayashi

AWARDS AWARD WINNERS & NOMINEESWASHINGTON REALTORS®

Presented at the 2019 Spring Business Conference

PLATINUM $10,000 J. Lennox Scott • Seattle King County

Seattle King County REALTORS® Kitty Wallace • Kittitas County

GOLDEN $5,000 Rich Bergdahl • Seattle King County

John Blom • Clark CountyPat Brewer • Tacoma-Pierce County

Dale Chumbley • Clark County Steve Francks • WR Staff Janice Hall • Clark County

Phil Harlan • Thurston County Patti Hill • Seattle King County

Mark Kitabayashi • Thurston CountyKitsap County REALTORS®

Jerry Martin • Snohomish County-Camano Michael McAleer • Sequim

Terry Miller • Seattle King CountySpokane REALTORS®

Beverly Read • Seattle King County Bill Riley • Tacoma-Pierce County Michael Wallin • Lower Columbia

Margo Wheeler • Tacoma-Pierce County Gary Wright • Snohomish County-Camano

Laura Yoder • Lower Columbia

CRYSTAL $2,500Ryan Beckett • Yakima

Sharon Benson • Tacoma-Pierce CountySheila Davies • Whidbey Island

Irene Garcia • Kitsap CountyCindy House • Tri Cities

Russ Hokanson • Seattle King CountyJ.P. Kissling • Yakima

Keith Nelson • Seattle King CountyKenneth Rusch • Kittitas County

Lynn Sanborn • Seattle King CountyTheresa Springer • Clark County

Georgia Stevens • Seattle King CountyKevin Stonelake • Clark County

Terry Sullivan • Spokane

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MAJOR INVESTORSMAJOR INVESTORS

D E N O T E S P R E S I D E N T ’ S C I R C L E

The President’s Circle is a National Association of REALTORS® program and is a group of REALTORS® who contribute directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at

the federal level. Political Action Committees, like RPAC, can only legally contribute $10,000 per election cycle to a congressional candidate. The President’s Circle

Program supports REALTOR® Champions—members of Congress who have made signifi cant achievements in advancing the REALTOR® public policy agenda.

The President’s Circle Program allows REALTORS® to contribute beyond RPAC dollars and increase the strength of the REALTOR® voice on Capitol Hill.


D E N O T E S P R E S I D E N T ’ S C I R C L E

STERLING $1,000

Sharon Adams • Clark CountyRon Almberg • Tri-City

Marilyn Amato • SpokaneKathy Backstrom • Yakima

Kathy Berndtson • Kitsap CountyDavid Black • Spokane

Marianne Bornhoft • SpokaneConnie Bovee • Clark County

Patty Boyd • SpokanePatty Britcher • Lower Columbia

Childers-Hess Real Estate Group • Clark CountyScott Combs • Clark County Jesse Cope • Lower Columbia

David Crowell • Seattle King County Cheri Daniels • Yakima

Shane Davies • Seattle King CountyDiana Davis • Lower ColumbiaTrey Davis • Lower ColumbiaSandra Dean • Mid Columbia

Sam DeBord • Seattle King CountyRobert Drexler • Kitsap County

Denny Eliason • WR StaffVance Ellingson • Whatcom CountyTrish Englund • Seattle King CountyGina Erni • Tacoma-Pierce County

Ed Faulk • Clark CountyGlenn Franko • Port Angeles

Suellen Gallier • Tacoma-Pierce CountyJoe Garst • Spokane

Patty Golob • Tacoma-Pierce CountyKevin Gordham • Thurston County

Cynthia Gustafson • SpokaneRandy Hall • Lower Columbia

Kristy Hamby • SpokaneShyAnne Haney • Thurston County

Bradley Hanks • Whatcom

Alisha Harrison • Kitsap CountyCharles Hawkins • Tacoma-Pierce CountyJennifer Hawkins • Tacoma-Pierce County

Chris Hill • Clark CountyJames Holcomb • Clark County

Jennica Holmquist • Tacoma-Pierce County Tom Hormel • Spokane

Randy Hunzeker • Clark CountyBritney Inglis • Spokane

Vickie Jackson • Lewis County ChapterChristina Janis • Thurston County

Vickie Jennings • Tacoma-Pierce CountyJo Jensen • Tacoma-Pierce County

Eric Johnson • SpokaneJeannette Karis • Spokane

Keller Williams Premier Partners • Clark CountyDel Knudson • Kittitas County

Ed Kunkel Jr • Thurston CountyBarbara Lamoureux • Snohomish County-Camano

Haley Larson • YakimaDennis Ledford • Walla Walla

Kirk Lent • Tacoma-Pierce County Wayne Locke • Whidbey Island

Bruce MacKintosh • Seattle King CountyGina Madeya • Seattle King County

Dahni Malgarini • Seattle King CountyLiz Marshall • Clark County

Stephen Marshall • Clark CountyPamela McCain • Seattle King County

Lee McIntyre • SpokaneBruce McKinnon • Snohomish County-Camano

Matt Means • Tacoma-Pierce CountyJoanne Melton • Yakima

Jesse Morgen • Lower ColumbiaJenn Mueller • Seattle King County

Denice Neddo • Clark CountyTh

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MAJOR INVESTORSKenneth Nelson • Lower Yakima Valley

Annette Nitz • Kitsap CountyPam Novell • Spokane

Cheryl O’Brien • Tacoma-Pierce CountySharon O’Mahony • Seattle King County

Kevin Mullin • Tacoma-Pierce CountyPhyllis Ohrbeck • Seattle King County

Linda Orozco • YakimaSam Pace • Seattle King County

Bobbie Petrone-Chipman • Tacoma-Pierce CountyMaureen Pfaff • Port Angeles & Sequim

JR Poulsen • Tacoma-Pierce CountyLarry Powell • Seattle King County

Kathleen Powell • Seattle King CountyWendy Price • Lewis Clark

Colette Rarden • Kittitas County

Merritt Riley • Tacoma-Pierce CountyMichael Robinson • Tacoma-Pierce County

Michael Schoonover • WSCARChristine Schott • Lower Columbia

Chad Sessions • Clark CountyLonda Sherwood • Tri-CityDave Shinabarger • Tri-City

Jim Simmons • Thurston CountyKimber Starr • Tacoma-Pierce County

Leslye Stewart • Tacoma-Pierce CountyMike Stewart • Tacoma-Pierce CountyJulie Sweeney • Tacoma-Pierce County

Tom Trepanier • YakimaSue Wise • Thurston CountyTerry Wollam • Clark CountyLinda Wood • Kitsap County

STERLING $1,000 CONTINUED

BY BECOMING BOTH A MAJOR INVESTOR AND REALTOR® CHAMPIONS CLUB MEMBER, YOU WILL

INFLUENCE LEGISLATION IN LINE WITH WASHINGTON REALTOR® PRIORITIES.

Give directly to a candidate!Not an additional investment.

Two REALTOR® Champions suggested by trustees.Receive a pin when you pledge.

The REALTOR® Champions Club will have reception in the new WR building!

Email [email protected] for more information!

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