May 6th, 2010 - Annual Fundraiser/New Member Orientation
at the Penthouse at the Carnegie Abbey Tower
The “Skyhigh Sunset Event” is in need of live and silent auction items.
April 5th, 2010 - April Program: Managing the Unmanageable
Speaker – Nancy Buck
*Respect For Boundaries
*How To Diffuse Difficult Clients With Grace and Understanding
*Hints on How To Deal with the "Overly Demanding"
March 1st, 2010 - March Program: Green Is In with free breakfast!
Speaker - Ralph Plumb, Atlantic Building
Program and Breakfast sponsored by Atlantic Building
*What is “Green” and Why is it Important in Your Home?
*How to Easily Diagnose Energy Efficiency Problems
*Cost v. Benefit Analysis of Green and Energy Efficient Improvements
*10 Steps to Improving a Home’s Energy Efficiency
See photos and information in the 2010 Spring Newsletter
February 8th, 2010 - February Program: Message from the Mountain: Mt. Everest's lessons for building a successful business
Based on the story of Alison Levine as featured in Realtor magazine on August 27, 2009
Speaker – Judy Moses, 2007 National WCR President
Newport Beach Hotel & Suites, 1 Wave Ave (At the corner of Memorial Blvd and Wave Ave)
*Tackling Fear
*Taking Responsible Risks
*Dealing with Changing Environments
*Keeping Focus
January 11, 2010 - January Program: "From the Buyer's Perspective," with Susan Martin, ASPM
Newport County Chamber of Commerce
35 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02842
From a Buyers Perspective:
- Perceptions in Marketing/Advertising
- Perception and Reality
- How do perceptions/illusions affect our decision making?
- Are you a picture thinker?
Susan Martin is an Accredited Home Stager and currently President of the Rhode Island Chapter of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals. She is the owner of Stage It Design, Inc here in Rhode Island. Susan has staged homes in 7 states including California where she spent 4 months being trained by Barb Schwarz, the Founder of the Home Staging Industry. She has been involved in marketing with the retail and insurance business. Her consistent successes and connection with her clients inspires her every day.
