CONNECTOR CONFERENCE - Thurston County REALTORS
Transcript of CONNECTOR CONFERENCE - Thurston County REALTORS
SPRING BUSINESS CONFERENCE
CONF
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CE WASHINGTON REALTORSTULALIP RESORT & CASINO • APRIL 24-26, 2019
CONNECTOR
The 2019 Spring Business Conference took place at the Tulalip Resort & Casino on April 24-26, 2019. This recap highlights the conference to help you communicate to your members what happened at the committee meetings and Board of Directors meeting.
Board Meeting Recap Election Results Committee Highlights Event Summaries Your Leadership Award Winners Major Investors
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WHAT’S INSIDE...
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BOAR
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NGBoard of Directors Meeting
The Washington REALTORS® Board of Directors convened Friday, April 26, 2019 at 9:00 AM at the Tulalip Resort & Casino. Highlights include elections for the 2019 First Vice President and 2020 leadership-elect positions. The Board also heard a presentation from NAR 2019 REALTOR®
Party Director Christine Hansen. The Board of Directors approved a motion to amend the WR Policy Manual to modify the NAR Director stipend. The Board heard reports on the results of the Membership Survey, Legislative Session, MIPIM Conference and RPAC & NAR updates.
Election ResultsPlease join us in welcoming the following members to 2019 and 2020 Leadership Positions:
2019 FirstVice President
Tom Hormel
2020 VP-elect Government Aff airs
Eric Johnson
2020Treasurer-elect
John Blom
2020 VP-elect OperationsJennifer Lind
2020 VP-elect Membership
Patti Hill
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Legislative Steering Wednesday, April 24
The Legislative Steering Committee approved two separate Issues Ads for support of the two 2019 REALTOR® Champions, at up to $50,000 for each ad campaign, including production and airtime.
Membership CommitteeWednesday, April 24The Membership Committee heard presentations from James Young, Director of the WCRER at the University of Washington, and Annie Fitzsimmons, Washington REALTOR® Legal Hotline Lawyer. The committee also received updates from the Awards, Education, Communications, Editorial and Social Media task forces and sub committees.
Executive CommitteeThursday, April 25
The Executive Committee heard a report from the NAR Director Stipend PAG and a subsequent motion was approved. The committee also heard a presentation from James Clark with James Clark Design on the WR Logo refresh and a status report on 2019 Strategic Plan goals was given.
Finance CommitteeThursday, April 25
The Finance Committee reviewed and placed on fi le the audited December 31, 2018 WR & REALTOR®
PAC Financial Statements and the unaudited February 28, 2019 WR & REALTOR® PAC Financial Statements.
Operations CommitteeThursday, April 25
The Operations Committee heard reports on Conference Orientation, Professional Standards, Diversity, YPN and Credentialing.
REALTORS® Political Action CommitteeWednesday, April 24The REALTORS® Political Action Committee approved the two 2019 REALTOR®
Champion candidates as Senator Mark Mullet and Senator Steve O’Ban. They also received an update on the year-to-date status of the 2019 NAR Goals.
Diversity CommitteeThursday, April 25
The Diversity Committee listened to a presentation on the Tulalip Tribe culture and history and also heard updates from members about local association diversity activities. They discussed topics for the September meeting as well.
Professional StandardsThursday, April 25
Professional Standards approved a motion to offer Mediation and Ombudsman Training for members. A work group was formed to discuss possible adoption of new NAR policy regarding publication of the names of members found in violation of the Code of Ethics.
Upcoming Meetings
NAR Legislative MeetingsMay 13-18 | Washington, D.C.
Legal SymposiumMay 30 | Doubletree SeaTac
WR Fall Business ConferenceSeptember 18-20 | Kennewick
WR Leadership ConferenceOctober 16-18 | Tukwila
NAR Annual ConventionNovember 6-11 | San Francisco
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LEADERSHIP
2019Treasurer
Annette Nitz
2019Treasurer-elect
Jeff Smart
2019 Vice President
Bobbi Chipman
2019VP-elect
Trish Englund
2019 Vice PresidentSam DeBord
2019VP-elect
Alisha Harrison
2019Vice PresidentSteve Hagen
2019VP-elect
Tonia DeBeaux
TREASURER
OPERATIONS
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
MEMBERSHIP
Immediate Past PresidentJerry Martin
2019President
Dale Chumbley
2019 President-electKitty Wallace
2019First Vice President
Tom Hormel
2020Treasurer-elect
John Blom
2020VP-elect
Jennifer Lind
2020VP-elect
Eric Johnson
2020VP-elect
Patti Hill
INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR OFFICE OR SERVING ON A COMMITTEE?VISIT WWW.WAREALTOR.ORG/GET-INVOLVED
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Awards Wednesday, April 24
The Washington REALTORS® Awards Ceremony took place during the Wednesday luncheon and we were proud to showcase all of our award winning REALTORS®, affi liates and citizens who embody the REALTOR® spirit. Take a few moments to congratulate all of the winners and nominees (on the following page).
Reception Wednesday, April 24
Washington REALTORS® hosted a reception thanking RPAC Major Investors and Hall of Fame Members. Included, was a touching farewell recognition for WR staff member Bob Mitchell (retiring June of this year). All conference attendees were invited.
The App ContestThursday, April 25
Washington REALTORS® held a contest to encourage members to engage with each other. We challenged all attendees to fi nd fi rst-time conference attendees, take selfi es with them and then post them in our event app for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. Members had a lot of fun with this contest and posted quite a few photos in the app throughout the event. First-time attendees commented that they felt welcome and made a lot of connections throughout the event.
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YPN Conference MixerThursday, April 25
Washington REALTORS® YPN held a mixer for conference attendees on Thursday evening on the top fl oor in the Tulalip Suite. Attendees had a fun time connecting with each other and promoting leadership and involvement.
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2018AFFILIATE
OF THE YEAR AWARD
WINNER: THURSTON COUNTY
Stacie BelmanFirst American Title Company
NOMINEES:CLARK COUNTY:
Roy PyattLanderholm P.S.
MASON COUNTY:Peggy Zamzow
Eagle Home MortgageNORTH PUGET SOUND:
Marty LehrChicago Title
SEATTLE KING COUNTY:Lisa HowarthLand Home
Financial ServicesSPOKANE:
Russel FransOld Republic
Home ProtectionWALLA WALLA:
Tera DavisAcademy Mortgage
CorporationWHATCOM COUNTY:
Carmen DensonUmpqua Bank
WHIDBEY ISLAND:Richard Epstein
Richard S. EpsteinCustom Homes
WHITMAN COUNTY:Melanie Schaeffer
Stuart Title & Escrow
PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD
WINNER:WHATCOM
Hans Erchinger-Davis, Lighthouse Mission
NOMINEES:MASON COUNTY:
Tom HurdelbrinkNorthwest MLS
SPOKANE:Carol Carter, CenterPlace Regional Events Center
WHITMAN:The Whitman County Landlord-
Tenant Association
CITIZENOF THE YEAR
AWARDWINNER:
SNOHOMISHCOUNTY-CAMANOSenator Steve Hobbs
NOMINEES:CLARK COUNTY:
Denise NeddoNORTH PUGET SOUND:
Michael “Mick” McClaughrySPOKANE:
Mark & Nancy FewWHATCOM:Vincent BuysWHIDBEY:Rene Neff
WHITMAN:Ray Wallace
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
WINNER:SPOKANE
Marianne Bornhoft, Windermere Manito
NOMINEES:JEFFERSON COUNTY:
Terry Smith RE/MAX First
NORTH PUGET SOUND:Erik Mann
Windermere Whidbey IslandSEATTLE KING COUNTY:
Star Lalario Realogics Sotheby’s
InternationalSEATTLE KING COUNTY:
Lynn SanbornWindermere-Yarrow Bay
TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY:Michelle McLean
Coldwell Banker BainTRI CITIES: Cindy House
Keller Williams TriCitiesWHIDBEY ISLAND:
John JoyntKeller WilliamsSouth Whidbey
WHITMAN COUNTY:Mick Nazerali
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
REALTOR®
OF THE YEAR AWARD
WINNER:SEATTLE KING COUNTYRichard Bergdahl, RE/MAX
Northwest Kirkland
NOMINEES:CLARK COUNTY:
David GasserBerkshire Hathaway
HomeServiceKITSAP COUNTY:
Robert ContrerasWindermere Real Estate
LOWER COLUMBIA:Patricia Britcher
Real Living Real EstateMASON COUNTY:Richard Beckman
Richard Beckman Realty GroupNORTHEAST WA:
Starr DelcuppRE/MAX Select AssociatesNORTH PUGET SOUND:
Paige BatesRE/MAX Acorn Properties
SNOHOMISH COUNTY CAMANO:Bob Wold
Compass Washington, LLCSPOKANE:
Jennifer ValerianRE/MAX Inland Empire
TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY:Elsa Borgen
Windermere Chambers BayTHURSTON COUNTY:
Gregory MoeWindermere Real Estate/
OlympiaWHATCOM COUNTY:
Rachel WilsonRE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
WHITMAN COUNTY:Keith Kincaid
RE/MAX Home and Land
COMMERCIAL REALTOR®
OF THE YEARWINNER:
Chad Gleason, SVN Raven Commercial Real Estate
REALTOR®
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
WINNER:THURSTON COUNTY
Mark Kitabayashi, Windermere Real Estate/Puyallup
NOMINEES:CLARK COUNTY:
Kay HuntImagine Home RealtyMASON COUNTY:
Keith FullerWindermere Himlie RealtyNORTH PUGET SOUND:
Susan CooperNextHome Preview Properties
SEATTLE KING COUNTY:Georgia Stevens
Compass Washington, LLCSPOKANE:
Cynthia GustafsonJohn L. Scott Spokane, Inc
WHATCOM COUNTY:Chet Kenoyer
Windermere Whatcom CountyWHITMAN COUNTY:
Joe PitzerRE/MAX Home and Land
YAKIMA:Cheri Daniels
Windermere Real Estate Yakima
EDUCATION AWARD
NOMINEESWINNERS:
THE EDDY AWARDBob Mitchell
THE HUGH HAWKINSPili Meyer
NOMINEES:Terry Eccles-PettetMark Kitabayashi
AWARDS AWARD WINNERS & NOMINEESWASHINGTON REALTORS®
Presented at the 2019 Spring Business Conference
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PLATINUM $10,000 J. Lennox Scott • Seattle King County
Seattle King County REALTORS® Kitty Wallace • Kittitas County
GOLDEN $5,000 Rich Bergdahl • Seattle King County
John Blom • Clark CountyPat Brewer • Tacoma-Pierce County
Dale Chumbley • Clark County Steve Francks • WR Staff Janice Hall • Clark County
Phil Harlan • Thurston County Patti Hill • Seattle King County
Mark Kitabayashi • Thurston CountyKitsap County REALTORS®
Jerry Martin • Snohomish County-Camano Michael McAleer • Sequim
Terry Miller • Seattle King CountySpokane REALTORS®
Beverly Read • Seattle King County Bill Riley • Tacoma-Pierce County Michael Wallin • Lower Columbia
Margo Wheeler • Tacoma-Pierce County Gary Wright • Snohomish County-Camano
Laura Yoder • Lower Columbia
CRYSTAL $2,500Ryan Beckett • Yakima
Sharon Benson • Tacoma-Pierce CountySheila Davies • Whidbey Island
Irene Garcia • Kitsap CountyCindy House • Tri Cities
Russ Hokanson • Seattle King CountyJ.P. Kissling • Yakima
Keith Nelson • Seattle King CountyKenneth Rusch • Kittitas County
Lynn Sanborn • Seattle King CountyTheresa Springer • Clark County
Georgia Stevens • Seattle King CountyKevin Stonelake • Clark County
Terry Sullivan • Spokane
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MAJOR INVESTORSMAJOR INVESTORS
D E N O T E S P R E S I D E N T ’ S C I R C L E
The President’s Circle is a National Association of REALTORS® program and is a group of REALTORS® who contribute directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at
the federal level. Political Action Committees, like RPAC, can only legally contribute $10,000 per election cycle to a congressional candidate. The President’s Circle
Program supports REALTOR® Champions—members of Congress who have made signifi cant achievements in advancing the REALTOR® public policy agenda.
The President’s Circle Program allows REALTORS® to contribute beyond RPAC dollars and increase the strength of the REALTOR® voice on Capitol Hill.
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D E N O T E S P R E S I D E N T ’ S C I R C L E
STERLING $1,000
Sharon Adams • Clark CountyRon Almberg • Tri-City
Marilyn Amato • SpokaneKathy Backstrom • Yakima
Kathy Berndtson • Kitsap CountyDavid Black • Spokane
Marianne Bornhoft • SpokaneConnie Bovee • Clark County
Patty Boyd • SpokanePatty Britcher • Lower Columbia
Childers-Hess Real Estate Group • Clark CountyScott Combs • Clark County Jesse Cope • Lower Columbia
David Crowell • Seattle King County Cheri Daniels • Yakima
Shane Davies • Seattle King CountyDiana Davis • Lower ColumbiaTrey Davis • Lower ColumbiaSandra Dean • Mid Columbia
Sam DeBord • Seattle King CountyRobert Drexler • Kitsap County
Denny Eliason • WR StaffVance Ellingson • Whatcom CountyTrish Englund • Seattle King CountyGina Erni • Tacoma-Pierce County
Ed Faulk • Clark CountyGlenn Franko • Port Angeles
Suellen Gallier • Tacoma-Pierce CountyJoe Garst • Spokane
Patty Golob • Tacoma-Pierce CountyKevin Gordham • Thurston County
Cynthia Gustafson • SpokaneRandy Hall • Lower Columbia
Kristy Hamby • SpokaneShyAnne Haney • Thurston County
Bradley Hanks • Whatcom
Alisha Harrison • Kitsap CountyCharles Hawkins • Tacoma-Pierce CountyJennifer Hawkins • Tacoma-Pierce County
Chris Hill • Clark CountyJames Holcomb • Clark County
Jennica Holmquist • Tacoma-Pierce County Tom Hormel • Spokane
Randy Hunzeker • Clark CountyBritney Inglis • Spokane
Vickie Jackson • Lewis County ChapterChristina Janis • Thurston County
Vickie Jennings • Tacoma-Pierce CountyJo Jensen • Tacoma-Pierce County
Eric Johnson • SpokaneJeannette Karis • Spokane
Keller Williams Premier Partners • Clark CountyDel Knudson • Kittitas County
Ed Kunkel Jr • Thurston CountyBarbara Lamoureux • Snohomish County-Camano
Haley Larson • YakimaDennis Ledford • Walla Walla
Kirk Lent • Tacoma-Pierce County Wayne Locke • Whidbey Island
Bruce MacKintosh • Seattle King CountyGina Madeya • Seattle King County
Dahni Malgarini • Seattle King CountyLiz Marshall • Clark County
Stephen Marshall • Clark CountyPamela McCain • Seattle King County
Lee McIntyre • SpokaneBruce McKinnon • Snohomish County-Camano
Matt Means • Tacoma-Pierce CountyJoanne Melton • Yakima
Jesse Morgen • Lower ColumbiaJenn Mueller • Seattle King County
Denice Neddo • Clark CountyTh
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MAJOR INVESTORSKenneth Nelson • Lower Yakima Valley
Annette Nitz • Kitsap CountyPam Novell • Spokane
Cheryl O’Brien • Tacoma-Pierce CountySharon O’Mahony • Seattle King County
Kevin Mullin • Tacoma-Pierce CountyPhyllis Ohrbeck • Seattle King County
Linda Orozco • YakimaSam Pace • Seattle King County
Bobbie Petrone-Chipman • Tacoma-Pierce CountyMaureen Pfaff • Port Angeles & Sequim
JR Poulsen • Tacoma-Pierce CountyLarry Powell • Seattle King County
Kathleen Powell • Seattle King CountyWendy Price • Lewis Clark
Colette Rarden • Kittitas County
Merritt Riley • Tacoma-Pierce CountyMichael Robinson • Tacoma-Pierce County
Michael Schoonover • WSCARChristine Schott • Lower Columbia
Chad Sessions • Clark CountyLonda Sherwood • Tri-CityDave Shinabarger • Tri-City
Jim Simmons • Thurston CountyKimber Starr • Tacoma-Pierce County
Leslye Stewart • Tacoma-Pierce CountyMike Stewart • Tacoma-Pierce CountyJulie Sweeney • Tacoma-Pierce County
Tom Trepanier • YakimaSue Wise • Thurston CountyTerry Wollam • Clark CountyLinda Wood • Kitsap County
STERLING $1,000 CONTINUED
BY BECOMING BOTH A MAJOR INVESTOR AND REALTOR® CHAMPIONS CLUB MEMBER, YOU WILL
INFLUENCE LEGISLATION IN LINE WITH WASHINGTON REALTOR® PRIORITIES.
Give directly to a candidate!Not an additional investment.
Two REALTOR® Champions suggested by trustees.Receive a pin when you pledge.
The REALTOR® Champions Club will have reception in the new WR building!
Email [email protected] for more information!