Today was the first meeting for WCR Western Michigan Chapter for 2009

We honored the officers from 2008 and swore in the new officers of 2009!  What a great meeting this was.  Emotional for some as some are stepping down and some are just starting their new duties.  Mary Mishler of MLM Realty LLC, was our president for 2008, she worked very hard in a challenging market to keep us at status quo and to bring new idea's and stimulating meetings. 

Linda Najar with Greenridge Reality is our new chapter president.  She is very excited for her new role and has many great idea's for 2009.

Our education for 2009 will be bar-none............as we will attack the ever changing market, bringing guest speakers to the lunch meetings to keep us informed and educated on changes and how to deal with them.

February's meeting is going to be a date you will want to put on the calendar.  February 12th, 2009 we will have a guess speaker from Keller Williams Realty - Kevin Allen is to talk about the "shift" book.  We have all heard about this book. If you have not already read it, time to get one and then join us for the discussion at the WCR lunch.  Kevin is a dynamic speaker..............he is positive, energetic and motivating.............

And if this is not enough, we meet at Naya Bistro..........the food was excellent today!  My compliments to the chef!  We had a tomato, cucumber and feta cheese salad with vinaigrette dressing, a choice of salmon or chicken with roasted potatoes and a cookie.  So yummy!

Here is the inspirational that was read at the beginging of the meeting:

Beginning today, I will no longer worry about yesterday. It is in the past and the past will never change.
Only I can change by choosing to do so.  

Beginning today, I will no longer worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will always be there, waiting for me to make
the most of it. But I cannot make the most of tomorrow without first making the most of today.  

Beginning today, I will look in the mirror and I will see a person worthy of my respect and admiration. This capable person looking back at me is someone I enjoy spending time with and someone I would like to get to know better.  

Beginning today, I will cherish each moment of my life. I value the gift bestowed upon me in this world
and I will unselfishly share this gift with others.  

Beginning today, I will take a moment to step off the beaten path and to revel in the mysteries I encounter.
I will face challenges with courage and determination. I will overcome what barriers there may be
which hinder my quest for growth and self- improvement.  

Beginning today, I will take life one day at a time, one-step at a time. Discouragement will not be
allowed to taint my positive self-image, my desire to succeed or my capacity to love.  

Beginning today, I walk with renewed faith in human kindness. Regardless of what has gone before.
I believe there is hope for a brighter and better future.  

Beginning today, I will open my mind and my heart. I will welcome new experiences. I will meet new people.
 I will not expect perfection from myself nor anyone else: perfection does not exist in an imperfect world.
But I will applaud the attempt to overcome human foibles.  

Beginning today I am responsible for my own happiness and I will do things that make me happy...
admire the beautiful wonders of nature, listen to my favorite music, pet a kitten or a puppy, soak in a bubble bath... Pleasure can be found in the most simple of gestures.  

Beginning today, I will learn something new; I will try something different; I will savor all the various flavors life
has to offer. I will change what I can and the rest I will let go. I will strive to become the best me I can possibly be.

 Beginning Today, And Everyday.

(author unknown)

If you would like to attend the next meeting contact me and I will get an e-vite sent out to you!

Here is to a GREAT 2009