Women’s Council Of Realtor’s East Bay 2008 Fashion Show

WCR is committed to serving the needs of woman in the East Bay real estate community - both Realtors and those women at risk!

For the 24^th year Women’s Council of Realtor’s Bay Area chapter produced and hosted their annual “Enchanted Nights” Fashion Show. This year’s elegant show was held at the Palm Event Center in the heart of the Livermore Valley wine region. The event is one of the many that WCR hosts during the year as they support the needs of women. Karen Kohne, the current president of the Southern Alameda chapter, shared their Mission Statement. “We are a network of successful Realtors empowering women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Through our influence as successful business professionals, women will effect positive change in the real estate profession and within the broader community we serve.”

The Fashion Show models are all local Realtors and service providers. WOW! There were some beautiful people who volunteered to be the models!!! They even invited me as the token “old guy”. All of the women and men’s outfits were donated by Helen Lyall’s elegant women’s boutique, and the Men’s Warehouse in Pleasanton. This event would not be possible without the direct support of these gracious and professional merchants. Sue Evans Photography also provided many of the photos for the models. The Fashion Show was in at the same level of excellence that we have seen at the Luxury Real Estate conferences. In fact, it may be a GREAT idea for LRE to start an international Fashion Show supporting community needs. I will report back on that idea.

WCR’s members live their Mission/Vision each day with this group of professionals - both women and men, serve their community in very significant ways. For example, one of the organizations they support is Shepard’s Gate in Livermore. Shepherd’s Gate has earned the reputation for rebuilding shattered lives. Since 1984, they have helped over 8,700 battered and homeless women and children. They provide a safe haven for women and their children who are homeless because of abusive relationships, addictions, loss of financial support and other factors. Our real estate community has GIVING BACK as a key value statement.

In addition to their work in supporting community needs, they sponsor a monthly educational seminar for the real estate industry. WCR is one of the key organizations that focus on life long learning for our industry. Some of the presenters that have been a part of the 2008 education programs have been California Associate of Realtor’s leadership team, real estate attorneys sharing key legal issues regarding Realtors and consumers, and even a panel of Realtors sharing their best ideas for a market that is in midst of one of the most dramatic shifts in past 20 years.

Again, this is not a group just for women. Even the leadership teams of many of the WCR chapters include men who recognize the benefits of being a part of this dedicated group of professionals. I have been a member of WCR for years. Contact me if you want more information about this group, or if you just want to buyer or sell real estate. Our team is standing ready to serve. Until next time…your East Bay life style detective remains on duty.

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