WOMEN S COUNCIL OF NAREB INSIDER

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1 WOMEN S COUNCIL OF NAREB INSIDER Women s Council of NAREB, Inc. Volume 1 Issue 1 October 2015 Greetings!!! Welcome to the first edition of the Women s Council of NAREB Insider. This quarterly newsletter is designed to keep you informed, provide resources, highlight our membership, chapters and corporate sponsors. Feel free to share with us. We would love to receive articles and information relevant to our industry, your chapter activities and your professional achievements. Join us on social media and LIKE our Facebook page, Women s Council of NAREB and follow us on Editor: Stephanie Burg-Brown, 2nd Vice President Co-Editor: LaTisha Grant, Financial Secretary Mission Statement To evaluate the standards of women in the real estate industry by encouraging leadership, education and the exchange of information through group learning techniques; and to provide the opportunity for women to expand their knowledge and expertise in all facets of In This Issue Installation of the 23rd President Katrina D. Henry Scholarship Luncheon Chapter in the Spotlight Initiative Overview

2 Women s Council of NAREB, Inc. installs 23rd President Rolanda Wilson from Oakland, CA was sworn in as the 23rd President of the Women s Council of the NAREB on August 17, 2015 in Houston, TX by Past President Joan Chambers.

3 Women s Council Scholarship Luncheon & Installation Women s Council held their annual scholarship and installation luncheon. The luncheon highlights included: the installation of 23 rd National President, Rolanda Wilson and her executive team; the 2014 presentation of the ACME award recipient, Denise Kelley of Houston, TX; the presentation to the Wounded Warrior recipients; and acknowledgement of the Katrina D. Henry Scholarship recipients. Reading from left to right: Felicia Guidry, Chaplain; Latisha Grant, Asst Treasurer, Myra Edwards, Financial Treasurer; Rebecca Daniels, Recording Secretary; Sharon Middlebrooks, 1st Vice President, Rolanda Wilson, President; Terry Worthy, Chair; Stephanie Burg- Brown, 2nd Vice President; Chandra Ware, 3rd Vice President, Belinda Carr, Corresponding Secretary

4 Women s Council of NAREB, Inc. Indiana Chapter The Women s Council of NAREB s is delighted to welcome its newest chapter, President, Jamesha Norwood, and members of the Indiana chapter. The chapter was chartered on August 17, 2015 during NAREB s annual convention. They were warmly greeted by our Past President, Melinda Dightman and our Board of Governors.

5 Fundamentals Investments in Real Estate Management (FIRM) President Rolanda Wilson launched Women s Council s newest initiative Fundamental Investments in Real Estate Management (FIRM ). FIRM was launched in Houston, TX on Saturday, August 22, FIRM. FIRM is a mentorship program that targets low to moderate income high school teenagers (ages 16-18). President Rolanda s initiative is designed to demonstrate how finances play a major role in the success of an adult; how to prepare for the job market; how to position oneself for success as a future homeowner; increase sustainability and responsibility for homeownership for families within the communities. FIRM will be launching in other local chapters across the United States in Special acknowledgements to NID Housing Counseling Agency for partnering with Women s Council to launch this initiative and their support in providing First Time Homebuyer Counseling to parents of our mentees.

6 Katrina D. Henry Scholarship This scholarship program was formed in 1992 in honor of Katrina D. Henry, Women s Council past president. Her primary mission who was to educate, mentor and motivate young adults. At the 44th Annual Scholarship & Installation Luncheon we awarded 20 scholarships to the following individuals: Azjuri A. Aguebor, Austell, GA Jaquana A. Anderson, Cutler Bay, FL DeAzhane A. Avilez, Los Angeles, CA Eric C. Barker, Brandon, FL Philgence G. Batiste, Downey, CA Kory I. Calicat-Wayns, Philadelphia, PA Marquis T. Greer, Beachwood, OH Anna M. Goins, Webster Groves, MO Zalika Jefferson, Los Angeles, CA James M. Johnson, Missouri City, MO Jazz S. Jones, Compton, CA Iman T. Lewis-Marshall, Lomita, CA Charity A. Jones, Dellwood, MO Courtni Y. Owens, Houston, TX Justin J. Samuel, Houston, TX Ian A. Thomas, Houston, TX Da Myah A. Ward, Bellflower, CA London D. Webster, Winnetka, CA Noel S. Wilford, Grand Prairie, TX Allia O. Ward, San Pablo, CA Harriett W. Clark Shared Down Payment Assistance Grant The Down Payment Assistance Program was developed in honor of Harriett W. Clark, former first lady of NAREB, for low and moderate income families to achieve the dream of homeownership. This program is open to first time home buyers and provides needed assistance towards the down payment or closing costs. The program provides up to $1,500 in assistance paid directly to the title company and is a gift Partners:

7 Gifted Homes Program This program is designed for our lender partners to donate homes to Women s Council in an effort to support homeownership for low to moderate income families. When homes are donated, they are rehabbed and sold through the normal sales process utilizing NAREB real estate professionals. Portions of the proceeds are allocated to our scholarship program. Financial Literacy Program Women s Council local chapters continue to reach out to their communities to provide financial literacy classes. Over the past year, Women s Council local chapters have conducted classes in schools, transition centers and various community venues. Over the past year, our chapters have educated over 1,098 students. For further information or contributions, contact: Women s Council of NAREB, Inc Hilltop Mall Rd, #87 Richmond, CA Website: