Mission We are a network of successful REALTORS® empowering women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

In This Issue: New Members 2013 Calendar Chapter Meeting Information E-Award Recipients NAR/WCR Mid-Year Conference Fashion Show, “Hats & Heels” Restaurant "Fun-Raisers” Nomination Info Scholarships State & National Events Technology Updates Charity Updates-“Back to School Drive” Sponsors

Business Resource Meetings 3rd Friday of the month Location: SEVRAR Conference Center (Southeast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS®) 1363 South Vineyard Mesa, AZ 85210

Time: 10:45am (Registration & Networking) Meeting is 11:30-1:00pm $12, $15, $17, $20 RSVP to Suzie Adcox at: sevwcr.reservations@gmail.com Early bird deadline is the Wednesday before the BRM at 5pm. Chapter Website: www.SEValleyWCR.com Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SEVWCR

Everything YOU do MATTERS… I’m seeing butterflies EVERYWHERE…are you? NAR/WCR Mid-Year Conference Washington D.C., May 16-19, 2013 Another trip to Mid-Year in Washington, DC and what a trip it was! The conference was full of great classes, speakers, events and new ideas. My favorite speaker was Tami Bonnell, who spoke about being the “Next Generation REALTOR®: The Future of Real Estate and Beyond”. Recently, she was promoted to Exit Realty President. She delivered a power-packed presentation full of excellent ideas. She talked about industry changes, real estate trends & how you should apply those to your business. Never once was I bored and my hand hurt from taking notes. She ROCKED the house! Friday evening, we attended the awards banquet at the Washington Hilton where the Southeast Valley chapter received the gold award for 2012. Way to go, Sasha Lopez and the 2012 board! We showed our unity and AZ spirit by wearing our black feather fascinators to the banquet. And our 2013 SEVRAR President, Doug Adcox (and wife, Suzie-who is our chapter secretary) were able to celebrate with us. Arizona is quickly earning a reputation of “those AZ leaders are not only smart but creative and fun”! The most exciting news is that the National WCR website is now live, and the chapters can start using their own websites that are linked to the national website, too! New national members will be automatically added once they join, events & pictures will be more easily added, and once other chapters start to use their personalized chapter websites we can unite WCR members across the state & country for more referrals and relationships! I am honored to represent the SEV chapter at mid-year and look forward to learning more about leadership & how WCR can “grow” all of us in San Francisco in November 2013!

Have a SAFE and Happy 4th of July! Pictures below: May 2013, Washington DC WCR Awards Banquet, Happy Hour with the National President, Anita Davis, and a attending a WCR class on Friday.

Marci Slater, 2013 SEVWCR President Slater & Co. Realty, Broker/Owner GRI, ABR, CNE, SFR, AHWD

National WCR Website

www.wcr.org

Arizona WCR Website

www.arizonawcr.com

SEVRAR

www.sevrar.com

Southeast Valley Regional Chapter Second Quarter 2013

Southeast Valley

2013 Leadership Team President, Marci Slater

Slater & Co. Realty 602-738-9103 MarciSlater@gmail.com

his issue: President Elect, Shen-Yi Michelle Chang

DA FA Realty & Investments, LLC 480.234.2134 michellechang888@gmail.com

Membership Marketing Chair, Althea Baca (VP)

BBaca Engineering 480-706-6222 BBacaEngineering1@hotmail.com

Secretary, Vickie Kennedy

Title 365 602.309.0522 vickie.kennedy@title365.com

Treasurer, Tricia Manara

Manara Properties, LLC 480.273.6884 calltricianow@yahoo.com

2013 WCR Mid-Year Report, Shen Yi Michelle Chang, President Elect I am honored to be serving my fourth consecutive year with the WCR and am proud to represent our council as the auditing committee chair since 2010. During this time, I assisted other chapters in reviewing our standing rules and have been able to incorporate essential guidelines that I am confident will both strengthen our own chapter and make us a major player in the field. This year I am the president elect of our chapter, and I am looking forward to continuing to build strong networks with our other chapters and learn from their successes to drive forward our own growth. This has been a great year for innovation and new ideas in our field and I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend several committees and forums that I believe will open up new doors for us in the future. From May 14th to May 19th, I had the pleasure of attending the 2013 Mid-Year WCR and NAR Conference in Washington, D.C. This year, I was appointed by the NAR president to serve as a member of the Housing Opportunity Committee (HOP). We had a great week that provided me with the opportunity to attend various classes, as well as, budget forums and financial committee meetings as a proud liaison for WCR. In addition, I was able to participate in the state and regional caucus. Both of these events served as perfect occasions for sharing ideas with other WCR and AAR Real Estate leaders regarding budgets, financing, and the fundamentals of WCR and NAR initiatives. Through participation in the national finance committee’s round table talks, I gained insight into how we can apply improvements to our budget and take it from the national level to the local level. During my time in Washington, D.C., I was able to sit in on classes offered by the Housing Opportunity Program (HOP), which included courses through Community & Political Affairs (CPA) training. CPA training courses covered both Employer-Assisted Housing (EAH), Expanding Housing Opportunities (EHO), and Smart Growth for the 21st Century. Topics discussed ranged from a comprehensive overview of affordable housing opportunities and the role of realtors in the market, to methods for approaching local employers about discussing the implementation of EAH benefits for their employees. Additionally, HOP continues to focus its efforts on four major areas: (1) supporting and encouraging the development of state and local association EAH initiatives, (2) providing technical assistance and funding support for state and local associations’ workforce housing activities, (3) participating in national and regional housing events convened by industry partners, (4) encouraging state and local realtor associations to organize and coordinate local housing forums with partners in their communities. These classes not only gave participants an opportunity to share new ideas on integral topics, but it also provided us with an occasion for networking with other chapter presidents and promoting our own local chapters. I was able to talk to motivated realtors and work on recruiting new members so we can continue to expand and grow. In addition to attending courses, I am excited to announce two upcoming grant opportunities through HOP that support a variety of initiatives and programs. Since the program was created in 2006, HOP has awarded nearly 250 grants totaling over $800,000. These grants fall into two categories: Level One grants available for up to $1000 for hosting Employer-Assisted Housing (EAH) or Expanding Housing Opportunities (EHO) classes, and Level Two grants available for up to $5000 for long-term initiatives or one-time activities that address a specific housing need in a community or state. Along with this successful trip to Washington, D.C., I also attended our WCR National Board of Directors meetings. At the banquet, we were able to hear inspiring success stories from other leaders all across the country. I am looking forward to implementing these success stories and what I have learned from the opening and closing sessions of these meetings into our own chapter’s continued growth and success. In addition, I hope to continue to employ my own accounting and auditing background in order to benefit our chapter. I am confident that my organizational skills and desire to network for our chapter will benefit WCR in the upcoming year and into the future. It has been a pleasure to learn and grow with all of you. Respectfully, Shen Yi Michelle Chang DA FA Realty & Investments, LLC 1858 E. Southern Ave Tempe, AZ 85282 2013 WCR Mid-Year Report, Althea Baca, Membership Chair WCR Mid-Year Conference exposed me to exponential power of this organization. The ability to meet REALTORS®/Affiliates in one place and to exchange ideas/views was priceless. The classes were a variety so one could best pick the class that would help her/him with their particular chapter needs. The instructors were professionals in their field and given the time, provided the participants with information one could bring back to their chapter and apply. Enjoyed the “App Class” immensely, we should consider bring Juanita McDowell to one of our BRM’s.

2013 Board Members ByLaws & Standing Rules: Karen Kay Finance & Budget: Pam Frestedt Membership: Althea Baca Marketing: Open Education & Scholarships: Sasha Lopez Programs & Sponsors: Shen-Yi Michelle Chang Ways & Means: Mary Contreras Audit: Keri Means Reservations: Suzie Adcox Technology: Marc Lemaire Charity: Karen Kay Awards: Carolyn Cronin Nominating: Sasha Lopez Please contact the Chairperson to join a committee!

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I believe for future conferences we need to promote how all WCR members could benefit by attending and in this way, show potential leaders what WCR is, the power of this organization and how they can benefit by stepping into a leadership role for this energy driven organization. I would like to thank SEVWCR for allowing me this privilege to attend on the chapters behalf. Respectfully Submitted, Althea Ruiz-Baca, 2013 Membership Chair AAR/WCR Spring Convention in Tucson, April 2013 (AAR General Session) Many WCR members attended the AAR conference & ALL SEVWCR officers attended the WCR conference on Thursday (WCR Day) We had some great speakers & learned lots of valuabe stuff! That information has been shared with the board and we are excited to implement some of the ideas this year. Several of the local chapters & AZ state chapter also sponsored a PMN class which was taught by JoAnn Fossland (WCR member) & well attended, including Marci Slater & Hilary Sosey (Lake Havasu President). Scholarships received from attending this conference: Karen Kay, Carolyn Cronin & Marci Slater.

The Clothes Cabin, www.clothescabin.org, 480.285.41111100 N. Alma School Rd Suite 9 Chandler, AZ 85224 Email: one.small.step@hotmail.com Website: www.Clothescabin.org Caryn Shoemaker, Founder Lisa Lamphere, Assistant Karen Kay, Charity Liaison

Karen, and all the rest of the SEVRAR group who have contributed in any way to the Clothes Cabin campaign, That was a beautiful, greatly appreciated gift you delivered today. It means so much to have community support for what we're doing, but your support is above and beyond, top shelf, full on participation. You cannot imagine the number of lives you have touched and will touch, and the impact you're making on the lives of the children we clothe. The little ones who will be excited about going to school because they have new clothes ... that's what you need to keep in mind as you think of your donation to CC. It's not for us, it's for the kids. I look at these socks, shirts, and the underwear you bought earlier, and am so touched by your unselfish kindness to people you will never meet. I know you'll be blessed for it and I'm just so happy to be partnering with you in delivering happiness to families in need. Thanks, thanks, thanks - Caryn Shoemaker, President ***Collecting money by “passing the tin” at our meetings & the fashion show has been able to collect enough money to provide lots of socks, underwear, shirts, shorts, etc. so far. We’re collecting “back to school” items through August (shirts, shorts, pants, skirts (size 6 at higher), socks, backpacks, etc.)

January-Lisa Pizzuti gave it to Marci Slater, Broker/Owner, Slater & Co. Realty February-Marci gave it to Karen Kay, REALTOR, Realty One Group March-Karen gave it to Lyle Starr, Affiliate, Landmark Home Warranty April-No E-Award presented May-No BRM because of Fashion Show June-Lyle gave the award to Althea Baca

2013 E-Award Recipients

Cathryn Curcio, Owner of Desert Breeze Glass, won our “Queen of Hearts” drawing at the business resource meeting on June 21. Amount Won: $1,062.58 Congratulations, Cat!

NEW: Restaurant “Fun-Raisers” throughout 2013 Take your family, friends or clients to dinner at Rubio’s (Stapley & Baseline-next to AMC theater) on Wednesday, June 12 or Wednesday July 10 from 4pm-close and they will donate 20% of the sales generated by our organization. Tell everyone you know…and don’t forget to tell them you’re with SEV WCR! MUST bring flyer (posted on our Facebook page). Thanks for your support! Location: 1649 S Stapley Dr #104, Mesa, AZ 85204 Phone: (480) 633-3119

Floridino’s “ Funraiser” in May 2013!

Mastermind/Education Event #2: Date: To Be Determined (August/September) Topic: To Be Determined

Nominations We are looking for leaders in our chapter to step up to be an officer! Elections will be held in September at our business resource meeting. It will be a JOINT meeting with the Superstition Chapter at the Superstition Golf Club (NOT SEVRAR). Please check our website for current info. It will be a breakfast meeting. Nomination forms will be emailed to the members in July. If you are interested in running for a position, please contact Sasha Lopez, 480-516-3351, sizzlinghomesales@gmail.com.

“Hats & Heels” Fashion Show

Our Annual Fashion Show was held on May, 11 2013 in honor of Mother’s Day. The Castle at Ashley Manor in Chandler was the perfect place for this special occasion & the clothing was provided by Apricot Lane & Men's Wear House. Lisa Pizzuti, our Fashion Show Chairperson & her committee (Cari Pinc, Carolyn Cronin, Lindsay Lutton, Colleen Burns, David Roche, Lyle Starr & his wife, & Judy Warga) did an amazing job! A BIG thanks to our models (Janet Kane, Sharon Stover, Lidia Cruz, Cari Pinc, Kjerstin Pinc, Judy Warga, Pamela Frestedt, Desiree Reynoso, Jayson Hoffer, Sam Maples, Johine Ogden, Dave Roche, Adam Lee, Chris Atchley, Kirk Brewer & Greg Slater). The committee planned a day of fun including lunch & dessert, mimosa’s, party favors, a photography booth, silent auction and of course, shopping! Our models who were members or friends of members made it very fun for all and did a great job! We look forward to seeing you all again next year! Find more pictures at www.Facebook/SEVWCR

Membership Update: 1stQuarter CONTEST: We asked all members “To Bring A Realtor” to the first THREE business resource meetings in 2013. Both the guest & REALTOR member got to put their business card in a basket for a PRIZE !!! The drawing for both prizes was held at the June 21 business resource meeting at SEVRAR.

2013 is a growing year and our goal is “Task is to Ask”. If you have not been asked to be on a committee and would like to volunteer, we would love to have you! Please contact Althea Baca at 480-706-6222. Membership now has a “Membership Table” at each SEVWCR event to provide the ease of renewing or joining right then & there. We have already held two orientations welcoming our new members. Each month our newest members are introduced at the BRM, given a bag with goodies & a butterfly pin & their WCR pin. They are asked to meet afterward to go over our new member packet including WCR’s mission, vision, etc. Welcome to our Newest Members: Craig Peck (REALTOR), Linda Olchawa (REALTOR), Allen Chen (Local Affiliate), Donna Leeds (REALTOR), & Jan Vitale (local affiliate). Please make sure to introduce yourself to them and make them feel welcome!

PAST: 2nd Quarter “BRM’s” (Friday Luncheon-Business Resource Meeting) April 19- Annual Sponsor Expo & "Terrific Tales of Title & Escrow: Stories that will change how you draft a contract for your client" (Three Title/Escrow Officers will take part in a panel discussion) (Business Development) May-NO BRM-Annual Event; Fashion Show on May 11 June 21-Appraiser, Jay Delich, “Appraiser Talk-The Phoenix Market & Appraisal Issues (Business Development). UPCOMING: 3rd Quarter BRM’s July 19-Special Event: Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) President & COO, Amber Cox, “Leadership On and Off the Basketball Court”, special pricing…all attendees (WITH RSVP), $10. ***July 19-Special Meeting AFTER the BRM, one hour (1pm-2). Reason: To discuss bringing SEV & Superstition chapters together. Meeting at SEVRAR. August 9- NO BRM-Membership Drive-“To be announced” (Working on wine-tasting/cupcake wars!) September 20- General Membership Meeting & 2014 Elections- joint meeting with Superstition Chapter at Superstition Golf Course, breakfast meeting, pricing $15-$20. April BRM (below) April BRM (below) June BRM (below)

AZ WCR State Summer Conference, July 29-30, 2013

NAR/WCR National Conference in San Francisco, November 2013

Contact Sasha Lopez, “Education & Scholarship Chair” for more information:

sizzlinghomesales@gmail.com, 480-516-3351. Must be on a committee & submit an application

to qualify.

Contact Michelle Chang for details (see officer contact info in margin on left).

April Dessert Sponsor-Althea Baca, BBaca Engineering May Dessert Sponsor –No BRM June Dessert Sponsor –Delia Wilkens, Guild Mortgage Company

2013 PLATINUM SPONSORS Althea Baca, Owner, BBaca Engineering, LLC Email: bbacaengineering1@hotmail.com Office: 480-706-6222 Website: http://www.bbacaengineering.com/ Use our smart phone app: http://altheabaca.dasarproductions.com/

Vickie Kennedy, VP/Sales Manager, Title 365 Agency Email: Vickie.Kennedy@Title365.com Office: 602.309.0522 http://www.title365.com

Heidi Quigley & Jeff Sutherlin, Broker/Co-Founders Residential & Commercial Real Estate, Office: 480.539.4775 Email: heidi@ubgrealestate.com, jeff@ubgrealestate.com Website: http://ubgrealestate.com/

2013 GOLD SPONSORS

Alberto Evans, Assured Quality Inspections, 480.229.9198, inspector@myaqi.com

Mary Contreras, Contreras State Farm Agency, 480.775.7788, Mary.Contreras.GPDF@statefarm.com

Lidia Cruz, First American Home Buyers Protection Corporation, 480.338.1983, lcruz@firstam.com

SEVRAR, Southeast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS