So Much More than A Ladies' Luncheon

It is a network of successful Realtors empowering women /men to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

In 1924, the California Real Estate Association formed a Women's Division.

Today, with more than 260 Chapters and 14,000 members, WCR is the 17th largest U.S. women's professional organization and has one of the most successful communication networks in the NAR family. Chapters include men and women who support the objectives of WCR and are interested in serving the industry, the community and fellow Realtors.

The largest Chapter in California, est. in 1964, is The Wine Chapter. Originally Sonoma County Chapter and changed in 1998 to include Mendocino and Lake Counties. This outstanding group of Professionals, lead by Terriann McGowan in 2008, set the high standard for their chapter through the WCR Vision Statement.

Effecting positive change in the profession and in the broader community.

Educational topics from fellow successful professional were at Monthly Resource Meetings.

They created a successful networking environment inviting experienced professionals to present educational topics and resources on topics such as tax advantages for Realtors, networking technology and tools and taking care and time for yourself in a challenging market, to name a few.

I was to represent Property ID as an affiliate supporter of their Annual Fashion Show, in September and experience the professionalism and organizational skills of PJ Crockett as she executed a flawless event that benefitted The American Cancer Society.

Denise Horner will lead this Chapter as president in 2009. As I joined them at their Retreat/Planning Session for 2009 I learned more of their plans to be a magnet for career-focused Realtors with diverse backgrounds and a high level of professionalism.

The Wine Chapter is a part of a network devoted to being a strong chapter that consistently delivers value and provides a collaborative, trusted, welcoming environment in which members can achieve their business goals.

I recommend that you seek out your chapter and learn more for yourself. Meet their Professionals of the year and learn how they achieved their success.

Share an experience with individuals that exhibit the core values in their business practices.

1.) The Power of Relationship

2.) Professional Credibility

3.) Diversity

4.) Participation

5.) Success

6.) Infleunce