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Summer Fun ~ Golf Outing A Hit!

Thornapple Pointe was the perfect spot for the Annual Summer Golf Outing. The weather was just right for a great day of golfing, networking and a lot of fun. The Western Michigan Chapter was pleased to have special guests from the Rochester Chapter and the Lansing Chapter join us for this event. A huge Thank You to our Sponsors & Jason Jenkins & WCR volunteers who organized the event.

Golfers on the Greens...

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Golf Outing Mixer Highlights Luncheon Highlights REBAR GR

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Mixin it up @ the JW.

A brand new venue for our summer Mixer was the JW Marriott. The event was held in the JW Marriott Mixology Lounge. Despite the rainy weather, folks came out! The event also highlighted the cooperation of two Chapters, WCR Western Michigan and WCR-Lakeshore Chapter coming together to create a truly memorable and classy event. In attendance was former WCR State President, JoAnn Hatfield, Doug Merriam, MAR, Gene Szpeienski, Treasurer Elect, MAR and Jay Spencer, the newly elected Plainfield Township Supervisor.

Thank You to Monarch Community Bank for Sponsoring the Mixer. The appetizers were Delicious

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Education Luncheons ~ On Your Mark!

Summer seemed way to short! Weve got some excellent programming lined up. On September 13th, we will be at Notos to hear Business Coach, Mike Hammond deliver strategies to keep your business on target. On October 11, (also at Notos) we are thrilled to present a power-packed luncheon featuring women entrepreneurs from West Michigan. Our guests will include leaders from across the State including NAR 2007 President, Pat VredevoogdCombs. Beth Folley, MAR President 2012 will give a brief update from the state level. (Poster below) Dont miss this! For more Info: www.wcrwesternmichigan.com
Looking forward to catching up after the summer holidays plan on coming to lunch!

WCR Western Michigan is gearing up for our Fall Series of Education Lunches. Hard to believe that fall is here.

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FREE TECH TRAINING ~ REBAR GR ~ Sept 20

Do you feel like a fish out of water when it comes to keeping up the with the latest technology? Well REBAR Grand Rapids which is slated for September 20th at Bar Divani is a great opportunity to learn from your peers for FREE. This event got high marks from attendees over the past couple of years. Aside from the education, its a a lot of fun. And yes, there will be delicious items on the menu & of course drinks.

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ABOUT US: We are a network of successful REALTORS empowering women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Womens Council of REALTORS

TO LEARN MORE OR TO JOIN: Western Michigan Chapter www.wcrwesternmichigan.com Visit us online on Twitter & Facebook For more information on advertising in this newsletter, contact: Lola Audu - WCR President-Elect at 616-791-0511 or laudu@grar.com
We succeed when you do!

CONTACT: COTTY HATCH: 616-453-9699 LOLA AUDU: 616-791-0511 OUR PROMISE: OUR CORE VALUES

LEADERSHIP NOTES...
One of the most important elements of the Womens Council of REALTORS is to develop Leaders not simply reproduce Followers. The Western Michigan Chapter takes this responsibility seriously and has provided opportunities for members to serve in various capacities and to attend local and national meetings for those in Leadership roles. This year, your leaders will be meeting together on September 29th for a Leadership Retreat which is being billed as L.E.A.P. 2013. L.E.A.P. stands for: *Leadership *Envisioning/Education *Affirmation *Participation During this half day retreat, we will focus as a LEADERSHIP TEAM on where we are and where we need to go. We welcome your input. If you are interested in a serving on the team next year, let us know. If you know of someone who would be excellent in a leadership role, please take the initiative and invite them to a luncheon or one of our events. Remember, we all succeed when we work together.