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2015 ActiveRain MeetUp In Manchester, CT

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Mortgage and Lending with George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages NMLS #65149

 From Left to Right:  Patrick Greene, Rebecca Hauer, Praful Thakkar, Kyle Reyes, Colleen Ferrary, Conrad Allen, Randy Kirsch, Annette Thor, Andi Laemmel, Alex Riceviens (Attorney non-AR member), Gail Petrowsky (Joe's wife non-AR member), Maria Gilda Racelis, Joe Petrowsky, Jill Petrowsky(Joe's daughter non-AR member), Manny Rivera, Barbara Altieri, George Souto, Glen Hauer, and Ed Silva.

 

Yesterday was the 2015 ActiveRain MeetUp In Manchester, CT, which was hosted by Joe Petrowsky and Kyle Reyes at Kyle's office.  Yep you heard that right this is Kyle's office in the picture, imagine coming in to work each day to what you will see in the picture to the right and the pictures at the end of this blog. 

Joe and Kyle were very gracious host and provided all of the food and drink for the MeetUp.  Joe's and Kyle's ActiveRain MeetUp was much different than any of the MeetUp's I have been to before, and I have been to a number of them.  We started out by talking to and meeting each other, especially since there were several ActiveRain Members I had not met before.  Joe and Kyle had several pizzas for us to pick from as well as a wide variety of beverages.  We talked, ate, and drank for the first part of the MeetUp.  The second part was a presentation by Joe, Kyle, and Manny Rivera on how we can maximize our online presents, and increase our business through it.  I learned a number of things I did not know before the presentation, and I will be looking at ways I can incorporate some of what Joe, Kyle, and Manny shared with us in the future. 

We ended up the MeetUp with talking and eating some more before saying good-by.  I hope Joe and Kyle decide to host another MeetUp later this year.  Below are pictures of those at the MeetUp, and of some of the beverages on hand. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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George Souto NMLS# 65149 is a Loan Originator who can assist you with all your #FHA, #CHFA, and #Conventional #mortgage needs in Connecticut. George resides in Middlesex County which includes #Middletown, #Middlefield, #Durham, #Cromwell, #Portland, #Higganum, #Haddam, #East Haddam, #Moodus, #Chester, #Deep River, and #Essex. George can be contacted at (860) 573-1308 or gsouto@mccuemortgage.com

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I am a Mortgage Loan Officer who can assist you with all your mortgage & refinancing needs in
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Comments (24)

Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

George: A great turnout, excellent hosts, a learning opportunity, and plenty of drink options for those so inclined.

Jan 23, 2015 06:12 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

That looks like a great meetup.  I wish I could have made it.

Oh, and this reminds me a bit of my office years ago when I worked in the spirits industry. If anyone had a bad day, they'd come to my office and grab a drink.

Jan 23, 2015 08:06 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

George Souto  Looks like a fun and very productive meet Active Rain Meet up

Nice to see such a great turn out

Jan 23, 2015 08:07 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

George, you got great pictures of the entire group. What a productive, fun, time you all must have had.

Jan 23, 2015 08:21 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

George,  He is a marketer ... right?  (LOL)!  Looks like it was a good event and a good time had by all.

Jan 23, 2015 08:35 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Ed, I stuck to the water, but there was a lot more available with a little more pop if I wanted it ..... LOL

Dick something tells me that you would probably have fit right in :)

Anita I wasn't inclined but it was sure available if I was :)

Debbie, many of Kyle's clients are in the spirits industry so that is why he has this set up.

Hannah it was one of the best attended MeetUp I have been to, and we had members from CT and MA.

Lottie it was fun and we all walked away know a little more about the internet than we knew when we first got there.

Kathleen a marketer he is, there is no doubt about that, and yes we had a very good time.

Jan 23, 2015 09:09 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

George clearly if you wanted to remember the presentation I am not surprised you stuck to water....wow now in the old days that would have been another story....Now it is clear to me...I saw some red wine glasses did not see too many mixed drink or shot glasses on the tables:)), Endre

Jan 23, 2015 11:02 AM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

You guys may have set a record on number of attendees. What a great turnout!!

Jan 23, 2015 11:03 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Now that was a GREAT meeting of the Minds hosted by Joe Petrowsky and Kyle Reyes at Kyle's beautiful office! It looks as if it was a night to remember and one no one wanted to end. I wish I could have shared the moment in person, but this will do! Thank you!

Jan 23, 2015 11:44 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

George, I see so many familiar faces in the group photo.  I do love meetup week.

Jan 23, 2015 12:58 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning George. It was a fun time that was shared by all. We wanted to make sure there was enough to eat and drink.

Jan 23, 2015 06:52 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi George.  It was a fun time in a cool atmosphere.

Jan 23, 2015 07:28 PM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

WOW! I am so envious! We had a tiny turn out as always. Not many AR-ers out our way but that is good too. Maybe sometime in the future I will make it out to one of yours!

Jan 23, 2015 09:01 PM
Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

Good Morning George: We always had a great time in our meet-ups. I was really delighted to see you again. That was that big hug for.

Jan 23, 2015 09:56 PM
Joe Jackson
Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty - Columbus, OH
Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert

George  Looks like you had a great meet up!

Jan 23, 2015 11:18 PM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

George, this is what I would call a very different "office" environment.  Looks like everyone had a great time.  Recognized quite a few names here!

Jan 24, 2015 10:11 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

George - I heard that this meetup was a good one.  I wish I could have been there.  I hope to make it next time.

Jan 24, 2015 12:06 PM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Gerge,  Wow!  you had a great turnout.  I like the decor of the place.  It looks like a fun evening!

Jan 24, 2015 12:14 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

 Who knows, we might show up one of these times.  I would have enjoyed it!

Jan 24, 2015 12:43 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

George what a nice turnout and I like the format you described. Always a great party where you show up.

Jan 24, 2015 01:12 PM