November 2015 Newsletter
Back by popular demand!
The Brokers’ Panel:
2016 Thoughts
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Champions Run
13800 Eagle Run Drive
11a - 1pm
(Networking & Lunch)
$15.00 per member
RSVP today by paying on the PayPal link on www.omahawcr.com or
RSVP to Heidi Weeks at hweeks@centrisfcu.org.
WCR Leadership & Contact Information
GOVERNING BOARD OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Jessica Sawyer ......................... 402-679-8166
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Crystal Archer ........................... 402-215-5483
MEMBERSHIP
Missy Turner ............................. 402-630-9346
REGIONAL GOVERNOR
Megan Bengtson ...................... 402-740-5519
SECRETARY
Megan Owens ........................... 402-689-4984
TREASURER
Becky Sandiland ....................... 402-676-2167
PAST PRESIDENT
Missy Turner ............................. 402-630-9346
PARLIAMENTARIAN & BY-LAWS
Nancy Bierman ........................ 402-968-6226
WAYS AND MEANS CHAIR
Katie Clemenger ....................... 402-813-2551
STANDING COMMITTEES
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Mary Sladek .............................. 402-305-8719
The mission of the Women’s
Council of REALTORS ®
WEBMASTER
Janelle Riggert .......................... 402-829-3433
TRIVIA NIGHT CHAIR
June Eads ................................ 402-881-6981
TRIVIA NIGHT CO-CHAIR
Meg Tentinger ........................... 402-916-1433
GOLF CHAIR
Darla Bengtson ......................... 402-676-2842
We are a network of successful
REALTORS ® empowering
women to exercise their
potential as entrepreneurs and
industry leaders.
GOLF CO--CHAIR
Jen Monjaras ............................ 402-397-7775
SCHOLARSHIP
Lori Bonnstetter ....................... 402-536-0234
HOLIDAY RECEPTION
Sue Mohr ................................... 402-980-7219
EDUCATION CHAIR
Darla Bengtson ......................... 402-676-2842
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
LUNCHEON RESERVATIONS
Heidi Weeks .............................. 402-697-6751
NEWSLETTER
Angel Starks ............................. 402-553-5744
PHOTOGRAPHER
Brenda Stuart ............................ 402-306-6319
TECHNOLOGY CHAIR
Jacy Riedmann ......................... 402-630-9880
DOOR PRIZES & HOSPITALITY
Laura Ousley ............................. 402-639-8040
We’d love to meet with you about Membership!
Ask how you can become a member today!
2015 Calendar & Upcoming Events
Nov 11-15
Nov 19
NAR Convention – San Diego
WCR Business Luncheon Meeting – Champions 11:15am-1:00pm
2016 Thoughts - Broker Panel
Dec 3rd
*Dec 8
WCR Past Presidents Lunch-12:00 –Location TBD
Holiday Tea & Installation – Champions 3:00pm-6:00pm
Business Resource Meetings are held at Champions Run, 13800 Eagle Run Drive
11:15-11:45 am—Networking | 11:45 am-1:00pm—Lunch & Program
At Your Service! We Want to Hear From You!
Did you know … WCR has a Hospitality Committee? Laura Ousley is at your service
if you know of any happenings pertaining to our WCR friends … be it joyful, serious,
sad, encouraging, etc. Please contact Laura at laura@maximcr.com and she will
serve as the voice of WCR to acknowledge anything that should be with cards, flowers,
etc. … whatever seems appropriate. If possible share the address of the person or
persons being acknowledged. Many thanks!
Congratulations Are In Order!!!
Jessica Sawyer with NP Dodge Real Estate earned her GRI designation!
President’s View
Your Plan or Someone Else’s????
The end of each year in real estate, we cram to get our continuing
education credits in, and this year, we, as Women’s Council of
REALTORS®, stepped up to offer our first ever true blue class of 3 hours of
CE at the Business Success Forum, plus it was a “R” class, in which “R”
classes are sometimes hard to come by. We had Karel Murray as our
instructor for the Public Trust….Handle with Care class. She offered some
great insight on how our actions as a business owners and leader in our
community translates to the public eye and how we need to continue to be
aware of the way we handle our business to maintain a solid reputation.
Karel’s bottom line is every move we make impacts the way we are viewed
and therefore every day we need to strive to put our best foot forward.
Summarizing the Success Forum further, we had a great number in attendance and reached out to
WCR Member and other members of our real estate community to add value and professionalism in our
industry. We also had great support from our WCR Affiliate Members who hosted booths at the Success
Forum and helped us raise $500 for Project Wee Care, our community service efforts through WCR
amaze me every month. Keep up the good team work to make that happen again and again!
In October, we also elected leadership for 2016. We have a great team coming up and I am so excited
to see what they will do next year. Congrats to Crystal Archer-PJ Morgan, incoming 2016 WCR
President, Darla Bengtson-Nebraska Realty, incoming President Elect, Katie Clemenger-Celebrity
Homes, incoming VP of Membership, Surie Legge-Sac Federal Credit Union incoming Secretary, and
Becky Sandiland-First National Bank as the 2nd year treasurer. On December 8th from 3-6pm at
Champions Run we will have the Installation and Holiday Tea where we will install these fine ladies into
their new roles, plus announce this year’s winners of Entrepreneur of the Year, Affiliate of the Year,
Outstanding Service Award, and REALTOR® of the Year for 2015. You will definitely want to be a part
of this afternoon of events, mark your calendars.
We also have our broker panel coming up on November 19th 11a-1p at Champions Run, we are all
looking forward to hearing these leaders predictions for our next year in real estate. Last year this was
such an entertaining and informative luncheon, RSVP today by paying on the PayPal link on
www.omahawcr.com or RSVP to Heidi Weeks at hweeks@centrisfcu.org.
Lastly, keep pushing on to finish the year strong and start setting your 2016 goals for your business. If
you don’t have a plan you will become a part of someone else’s plan, so write those goals down!
Jessica Sawyer
2015 WCR President
NP Dodge Real Estate
And Our November Spotlight Sponsor Is…
SAC Federal Credit Union
The Credit Union started in November, 1946, when twelve individuals
submitted a request to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to form the
SAC Federal Credit Union. The first location of the present SAC Federal
Credit Union was Andrews Field, Maryland. From those humble beginnings,
the Credit Union has had many milestones in its history.
http://www.sacfcu.com/
Hello There! Who Are You & What Are You Doing Here?
Name Please? Sue Mohr
Why do you love being a member of
WCR? WCR is a group of
professionals that are dedicated to
education within the real estate
industry and passionate about
community outreach. It is a group that
has fun making great things happen.
Who got you involved in WCR? It
would have been my father who was
an NP Dodge Agent.
What is favorite WCR Activity? My
favorite WCR Activity is from the past.
It was the Style Show that was held
each year.
Where do you want to travel to in the
next 2 years? My plan is to go back to
Maui, Hawaii.
What is a goal of yours that you
want to accomplish this year? I am
looking at going back to school.
What is one local thing that you
have wanted to do? I would love to be
a featured speaker on networking.
What do you think the future of real
estate looks like? The future of real
estate in our market area is a positive
market. We have area Chambers and
counties committed to the growth of the
Metro area.
What is the best business tip you
have been given? Do not let the word
“NO” intimidate you. It is not personal.
It is “NO” to an idea that was
presented. Change up your idea and
go for the “YES!”
What do you want to tell your fans?
Life is too short. Make sure that you
are living for today, not just preparing
for your future.
What is the highlight of your life?
That one is easy. It is the “Mohr 4.”
Myself, my husband, Mike and our two
daughters, Briana and Kaitlyn.
What do you think the secret to life
is? Live each day to the fullest. That
is with laughter, love, and the making
of memories.
Thank you, Sue, for coordinating the 2015 Holiday Reception!!
Just for $15.00, each
baby will receive:
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Two (2) blankets
Teethers
Baby Rattle
Booties and Hat
All in a bag!!
Please make your donation payable to WCR
and help ups reach our goal of 44 Bags!
We Learn. We Build. We Give.
Thank YOU! We appreciate your generosity!!
We
raised $500
for
Project Wee Care at our October
Business Success Forum.
Project Wee Care
provides additional support to Families needing
assistance in the Millard School District throughout the
year, but particularly during the holiday season when
food, toiletries, clothing, household items and gifts are
collected and distributed to these families who are struggling due to temporary
The cash
collected will provide fresh foods and grocery items needed.
circumstances such as a parent’s loss of job, an illness or divorce.
Thank you!!!
Mary Sladek
Community Service Chair
My Insurance
WCR Omaha Local Chapter
Entrepreneur of the Year Award Application Form
Deadline: November 15, 2015
Applicant should complete application and submit to Jessica Sawyer-Nebraska Realty. Please send via
email to JessicaSawyer32@yahoo.com
APPLICATION FORM
Eligibility
1)
Must be a member of national WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF REALTORS® for minimum of one year.
2)
Should have been a REALTOR® or REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® for a minimum of one year.
3)
Sales Agent Application form must be signed by Association Executive Officer or Broker. Broker/
Manager/Owner Application form must be signed by Association Executive Officer.
Name:
Company:
Email Address:
Phone:
Check One
___ REALTOR®
___ REALTOR® -ASSOCIATE
Category 1 Business Accomplishments: 50%
Please answer the following questions:
1) Describe a recent business initiative that yielded outstanding business results.
2) Describe how you are doing business differently from 5 years ago and what benefits this had yielded.
3) What recommendations would you make to someone new to the profession?
Category 2 Production: Check one and complete information 5%
___ Sales Agent - Annual Production ________
___ Broker/Owner/Manager – Units sold_____________/number of sales agents___________
Category 3 Education: Degrees or Professional education (with dates) 5%
Category 4 REALTOR® Local/State/National Leadership: (with dates) 10%
Category 5 Describe How You Have Mentored others in the Real Estate Profession: 15%
Category 6 List Political/Business Community Involvement: (with dates) 10%
Public offices held/campaigned for:
Business Community involvement:
Membership in Professional Organizations:
Category 7 Career Achievements: Describe outstanding accomplishments in your career or special
recognition: 5%
Signature of REALTOR® Association EO or Broker/Owner________________________
The Business Success Forum was a …
SUCCESS!!!
Thank you for attending!!
We’ll see you next year!!