1st Quarter Newsletter

Quarterly

News & Updates

March 2021

Letter from President Amy

With 2020 now in our rear-view mirror, I would not want to minimize the harsh realities of what an incredibly difficult year it was. Too many people across the country lost their jobs, their businesses, their lives, and their hope as Covid-19 changed our way of doing things in so many ways.

But out of bad, so often comes some good when you really focus and search for that silver lining.

If anything, 2020 may have forced us to slow down, to look at our lives, re-evaluate our priorities and learn that we can live very differently without sacrificing quality. Maybe we learned to relish more opportunities to be home with our loved ones, to take the time to smell the roses, notice the green grass or blue skies.

We also learned we can conduct business remotely and in fact, technology provided us an opportunity to see each other more often and get to know each other better than with our normally quick in-and-out during conventions and business meetings.

This new year is an opportunity for us all -- to utilize lessons learned and ensure that we do not slip back into our old routines. Hopefully, we have learned how our relationships -- personal and professional -- are important and crucial to our well-being and happiness as well as to our success.

Tuesday, March 23rd 10-11 am EST

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Working with the Media

Ever open up the newspaper, a magazine, or turn on the news or radio and wonder how or why your competition is ALWAYS being quoted or interviewed? There is a way to get noticed by the media.....and here is your chance to learn how! No matter if it’s for Women’s Council or your personal business, this course will teach you how to get noticed and be in the spotlight! You will learn how to get published in various media outlets both in your personal business and in ways that will help your local network grow and get noticed in the local community.

Mid-Winter Recap

The Women's Council of REALTORS Florida continues to break boundaries and set trends as we held our first ever Mid-Winter Hybrid Conference, January 21st-23rd. It was a treat to see each other in person while following social distancing guidelines, and for those who preferred to attend virtually we succeeded with a complete, interactive remote option. We are proud to share that this flexibility opened the Mid-Winter Conference to more attendees than ever before.

Thank you to our Community Outreach partner, The NISSI Project, we left with our eyes opened to the tragedies surround human trafficking, learned that it is occurring in our own neighborhoods as well as how we can spot the signs and where to report it. The Conference was filled with many learning opportunities: our LEAP participants met to jump start their leadership journey, Jim DeLizia gave us insight on creating our own our strategic business plans and Dan Owolabi taught us about Authentic Leadership. We finished day 1 with a wonderful outdoor event, celebrating our Strategic Partners, under the stars.

Our Education Task Forces provided us with a Day 2 filled with more learning opportunities ranging from budgeting your business to event planning. Our very own Pamela Banks, National President gave the National Update, 2020 awards were given out and how could we forget the Installation banquet complete with Andre, the pianist, and a jaw-dropping aerial performance that kept us on the edge of our seats! We finished the conference with our general membership meeting on Saturday. Plans are in the works for our next event in August and we are looking forward to seeing even more of you in-person. Be sure to check out the photos from Mid-Winter in our FaceBook album link here... Mid-Winter Photo Album

Dan Owolabi, sharing virtually about Authentic Leadership

2020 Strategic Partner of the Year: Bob Massanova

A few friends gathering under the stars on day one

A few photos from 2021 Installation Gala

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Line Officers & their Guests

Andre!!

District Vice Presidents

Curious if Florida's Powerhouse Inspection Services Group is in your market? Click on the logo above for link to their website. THANK YOU BOB for ALL you do for Women's Council Florida!!

THANK YOU for supporting Women's Council Florida in 2021 Broward | Palm Beaches | St Lucie REALTORS! We appreciate you. Click on logo for link to their website.

Authentic Leadership Mantra

No matter what anyone says, just show up and do the work If they praise you, show up and do the work

If they criticize you, show up and do the work

If no one notices you, just show up and do the work Just keep showing up, doing the work, and leading the way Lead with passion

Fuel up with optimism

Have faith

Maintain hope.

Be Stubborn

Fight the good fight

Refuse to give up

Ignore the critics

Believe in the impossible

Show up

Do the work

You will be glad you did

True grit leads to true success (written by Jon Gordon)

Committee Update: Community Outreach

Women's Council Florida Partners with NISSI Worldwide

Although slavery is commonly thought to be a thing of the past, human traffickers generate hundreds of billions of dollars in profits by trapping millions of people around the world. Here in the United States, children are most vulnerable to this crime. The majority of them are taken from their families and are transported across borders into prostitution, pornography, or forced labor.

Women’s Council of REALTORS® Florida announced that it is partnering with Nissi Worldwide to spread the word about human trafficking. They will focus on providing prevention, rescue, and restoration for people who have suffered from this crime. With over 28 networks across the state and 1500 members, Women’s Council Florida feels that it is their obligation to give back to their communities and help/serve where they can make a difference.

#LEADERHIGHLIGHT

We have rolled out a new initiative where each month we are recognizing a Women's Council of REALTORS Florida member who has displayed exemplary leadership skills. We will be sharing our #LeaderHighlight via social media each month and in our quarterly newsletter.

January 2021

February 2021

Have you seen your fellow members step up and display some leadership qualities? Do you know someone who has shown great leadership potential? Connect with your District Vice President and let them know!!!

L.E.A.P.

L.E.A.P. Women's Council Florida Premier Leadership Program

L.E.A.P. is designed to develop the leadership skills needed to take you to whatever YOUR next level may be. We want to teach you how to get comfortable being uncomfortable!

What does L.E.A.P. stand for?

Learn through Experiences

Expand your Skills

Aquire Knowledge

Prepare to Lead

For more information on the L.E.A.P. program and to see our 2021 participants, check out the website.

Also, a SPECIAL THANK YOU to our 2021 MENTORS: Amy Snook, Andrew Bell, Ann DeFries, Christine Citrano, Cindy DeCoster, Marie-Avery Withers, Paige Brewer, Peggy Hall, Rosemary Mahoney, and Susanna Madden. We appreciate you!!

Committee Update: Network Rescue

Special THANKS to the Communications Committee: Marie Gregorio, Chair, and Natalie Derrick, Vice Chair...and their entire team; Andrea Anicito, Generosa Cawley, Priya Deshmukh, Cyndee Haydon, Kathi Obendorfer, Paule Romulus, Kathy Davis-Carlton, Ria Colledge, Paula Givler, Gina Dalley McTernan, and Cydney Reagan!!