The Great Smoky Mountain Chapter newsletter provides information on upcoming events and programs for the first quarter of 2011. Key events include an orientation and strategic planning meeting in January, and educational programs on business tools, technology, and taxes. The chapter has added new members and has fundraising events planned, including a "Night at the Races" and auctioning chapter members' services. The Regional I Conference will be held in July in Gatlinburg, providing networking and education opportunities.

1. GREAT SMOKY
MOUNTAIN CHAPTER
January—March 2011 First Quarter Newsletter
FROM THE PRESIDENT:
The Great Smoky Mountain Path” in which members in one way or another. The
Chapter started the New Year were presented with tools event will take place on May
with a Bang! Following Orienta- and systems by an Execu- 14th and we anticipate a night
tion and Strategic Planning, tive Business Coach to of fun, thrill and lots of money!
the better their business. In addition to the races we will
Governing Board met for the March roared in like a Lion have a live and silent auction,
first GB meeting in January full with our own Tech Savy and we are auctioning men.
of Energy, Ideas, and Motiva- Amy Shrader “Tool Tech Our own husbands that will
tion. They were ready, ready to Time” where members volunteer their time and tal-
take on the New Year, with were introduced to Tech ents, such as a Chef that will
Kathryn Lovell quick tips and the top apps cook in your home, a CPA to
innovative programs, fundrais-
2011 President and technological help with your finances, Con-
Great Smoky Mountain ing activities and
systems to help a more tractor for those odd jobs, gar-
Chapter Women’s Council of working toward the goal of
REALTORS ® productive work day. dener to get your garden ready
making GSMWCR the go to for
for spring to name a few. We
Re/Max Prime Properties Leadership, Networking, and We set goals for recruit-
will have authentic Louisiana
316 Parkway resources for their business ment and retention and are
cuisine, drinks and definitely
Sevierville, TN 37862 needs. on our way to accomplish-
865-428-1828 x5 will pass a good time. As we
We have focused a great deal ing those goals, and are
865-740-8477 say in Louisiana “Laissez les
on education and resources proud to say that in addi-
bons temps rouler”, Let the
for our members, recognizing tion to national member-
Good times Roll!
the importance of value and ship recruitment we have
grown by 7 new local I am truly fortunate and
member attendance. Our
blessed to have such a dedi-
President elect and Education members.
cated, hardworking and tal-
chair established a fantastic In addition to previous ented Board and membership
slate of programs focusing on year’s successful fundrais- and I look forward to the rest
the 5 areas of Performance ing programs, we have of our year.
Management. In January “to added this year “Night at
deduct or not to deduct, that the Races Louisiana Style”,
is the question” was pre- and I am proud to say that
sented to membership by a each and every WCR mem-
local CPA. February ber is contributing to the
brought “The Golden Career success of this fundraising

2. GREAT SMOKY Page 2
MOUNTAIN CHAPTER
Regional Conference
Region I Regional business cards! Professionals taught
July 14—16, 2011 Instructors include: by Robert Morris. The cost
is only $99 for 8 hours of
Hilton Garden Inn Jennifer Allan, Mollie
continuing education. The
Wasserman, Mark
Gatlinburg, TN application form can be
Given, Amy Chorew
found on the Knoxville
Margo Willis, National Chapter’s website at
Region I, which President of the wcrknoxville.com. Payment
includes members from Women’s Council of for the course should be
the states of Tennes- Realtors® will be in mailed to the Knoxville
see, Kentucky, North attendance. Chapter or faxed to (866)
Carolina, Virginia and 852-3265.
West Virginia, is having
On the day prior to the
“The way of the world a Regional meeting July
conference (July 13 Fill out the registration
is meeting people 14-16, at the Hilton
from 8:30 AM—5:00 online at wcrtn.org and fill
through other Garden Inn Gatlinburg.
PM) the Knoxville Chap- out the registration. All
people.” What a great opportu- ter is hosting the PMN conference registrations to
nity for networking and course Effective Negoti- be sent to National.
Robert Kerrigan education. Bring your ating for Real Estate
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A NIGHT AT THE RACES
" Night at the Races Louisiana Style"
Saturday, May 14, 2011 6 P.M. to Midnight
Board of REALTORS Building
1109 Glenhill Lane, Sevierville, TN
Ticket Prices $15.00 Each * $25.00 for
2 * $100.00 per Table ( Table = 10 Tickets )
Proceeds go to Safe Space, Sevierville and GSM
WCR