A warm greeting goes out to all Realtors and Affiliates of Stark County. My name is Donna Allen and I have recently been inducted as 2010 President of the Stark County Local Chapter of Women's Council of Realtors. As President, I would like to ask you to renew or join WCR. It is the networking place to be for Realtors and Affiliates in Stark County. Get to know or re-connect with the people involved in your business. It really does make a positive difference!

INSTALLATION OF 2010 OFFICERS was held on December 4, 2009, at the Executive Event Center. All enjoyed great food, and entertainment. Debi Zeren, 2009 President Elect of the Ohio Chapter of WCR, hosted the event and Karen O'Donnell, 2009 President of the Ohio Chapter of WCR inducted the following officers:

Donna Allen, President
Jack Lang, President-Elect
Sony Taylor, Vice-President of Membership
Randy Reed, Treasurer
Lori Telesz, Secretary

Jack Lang, 2009 Vice-President of Membership, inducted new members. Ina Hatfield, Awards & Recognition Chair, presented years of Membership Awards. Beth Campbell recognized, presented gifts, and thanked the 2009 Sponsors of WCR:

"Gold Sponsors"

Huntington National Bank

"Silver Sponsors"

American Title Associates Agency, Inc.
AXA Advisors, LCC
Beacon Title Agency, Inc.
Colonial Title Agency, LLC
Bank of America (formerly known as Countrywide Home Loans)
First Place Bank
Mr. Rapid
National City Bank

"Bronze Sponsors"

Brahler's Service Team of Professionals
H S A Home Warranty
Midland Title Agency of Stark County LTD
Mold & Odor Control, Inc.
National Property Inspections
Portage Title Agency, Inc.
Pumphrey-Hamel Insurance
Stewart Real Estate Title Service
Thompson's Century Floor Coverings
Union National Mortgage Co.

Also, recognized by Beth were...                                                            

Dee Matthews, 2009 Member of the Year
Jack Lang, 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year
Randy Reed, 2009 Affiliate of the Year

And, the 2009 Governing Board...each were presented with a gift and recognized individually by Beth!

Beth, as outgoing President, received her Presidents Plaque, scrapbook and gifts presented to her by Donna Allen, incoming President, which was followed by the "Pasing of the Gavel", in which Past Presidents participate and from the earliest Past President to the current President, the gavel is passing down the line. And, we had a very impressive line of Past Presidents!

At the conclusion of the program a Holiday Chinese Auction was held and most people went home with an awesome holiday item or two or more. Members of the WCR governing Board donated the auction items.

Thanks to everyone who attended and/or participated...including WCR State Officers, SCAR CEO and Officers, Past WCR Presidents, Sponsors, New Members, Friends and Family...You helped to make this a special day. Thanks to Courtney Vignos, niece, vocalist and Players Guild actor and director for the beautiful songs she performed for our event!

That's WCR...where Members Matter, Sponsors are appreciated and...we "Make it Happen"! And, don't forget..."Keep it Fun".

NEXT PROGRAM is titled "BREAKING THE ICE". Be sure to mark your calendar for January 7, 2010, 11:30am - 1pm at SCAR for a free lunch of famous soup, salad and desserts! Please come to this networking event and meet the members and sponsors! All 2010 Sponsors are invited to bring their premiums or handouts. See you there.

PLEASE VISIT www.wcrstark.org and preview the 2010 WCR Calendar of Events, Programs, and Governing Board dates. Also, check out the website for important information about WCR. Who we are! Member Benefits, Scholarship, Leadership Training, and how WCR can make a difference in YOUR business.

I look forward to the upcoming year, welcoming our sponsors and members and working with all to help reach our 2010 WCR goals!

Donna Allen, 2010 WCR Local Chapter President.

Mission of the Women's Council of Realtors^® : We are a network of successful REALTORS^® empowering women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

Our Vision: Through our influence as successful business professionals, women will effect positive change in the profession and in the broader community.