Missouri REALTORS®,
We recently wrapped up another fantastic Fall Business Conference, and I’m excited to share highlights with you!
The week officially began on Tuesday with governance meetings and educational opportunities. That afternoon, members participated in the Opening General Session, where they heard from Missourians for Fair Governance (MFG) grassroots Chairman Matt Becker and President-Elect Derek Schriewer. Discussion revolved around protecting the citizen initiative process and MFG’s role in responding to any 2024 legislative efforts to weaken the rights of citizens and protect majority rule.
For questions related to the citizen’s initiative process, please contact Missouri REALTORS® Vice President of Government Affairs and Local Board Relations, Erin Hervey, at erin@morealtor.com or MFG Chairman Larry Keating at larryk@jcproperty.com.
Following the MFG’s presentation, members heard from APCO Worldwide director Ken Sanderman. Ken shared a brief overview of the seller class action litigation the National Association of REALTORS® is defending, the impact it could have on the way you communicate with your clients, and what we as REALTORS® can do in advance of the upcoming trial in Kansas City.
On Wednesday, following output group and committee meetings, we hosted our Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony and Leadership Academy graduation. This very special event highlighted our 2023 award recipients and our 20th Leadership Academy class. Watch the recording of this exciting session!
Congratulations to the following Annual Award recipients!
REALTOR® of the Year: Jennifer Langston-Justus, Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®
REALTOR® Salesperson of the Year: Gerrie Moore, Tri-Lakes Board of REALTORS®
Brady Stevens Award: Nancy Gratz, Jefferson City Area Board of REALTORS®
Bruce Aydt Code of Ethics Leadership Award: Larry Keating, Jefferson City Area Board of REALTORS®
Elizabeth J. Mendenhall E3 Award: Forrest Stodghill, Ozark Gateway Association of REALTORS®
R. Layne Morrill Award: Larry Kolb, Jefferson City Area Board of REALTORS®
Richard A. Mendenhall Award: Nate K. Johnson, St. Louis REALTORS®
Later that afternoon, we hosted the ever-popular Emerging Issues Forum, where we heard from Peter Schravemade, Managing Partner of REACH Australia. During this time, Schravemade shared the latest developments in proptech, including how the National Association of REALTORS® helps bring technology to market to help REALTORS® and consumers. Watch the recording to learn more.
The conference concluded Thursday morning with our Board of Directors meeting. During this meeting, Brent Sager, a member of the Tri-Lakes Board of REALTORS®, was elected to serve as Missouri REALTORS® 2025 Treasurer. As a member of your 2024 Leadership Team, Brent will begin his service this coming January as 2024 Treasurer-Elect.
You can learn more about actions taken during the recent Board of Directors meeting by viewing the September 21, 2023, Board of Directors meeting minutes.
And don’t forget to take a look at the 2023 Fall Business Conference event photos. These photos are available for you to download and share! Be sure to use the hashtag #MOREALTORS
Sincerely,
Andrea Sheridan
President, Missouri REALTORS®