Missouri REALTORS –
I am very excited to hit the ground running today, on this first day in the office as your CEO. I welcomed the opportunity to meet many of you in Branson last week at the September Business Conference. I also look forward to visiting you as I travel the state over the coming months.
After many years with the National Association of REALTORS in Washington, DC, and the Florida REALTORS, I am now glad to begin a new career with you, the Missouri REALTORS.
I recognize that a CEO transition can be a challenge. However, let me assure you that the Missouri REALTORS leadership team and staff have continued the work of our Association without missing a beat during the absence of a CEO. We have spent this first day debriefing and I wanted to pass on some of the highlights from the past several months. These include:
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Continuing to guide our O2 Leadership Structure which allows our members to actively be involved in the work of the Association.
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Launch of our Missouri REALTOR’S Strategic Plan which was approved last September. Elements of this plan that are now a reality include the adoption of a new Advocacy Plan, improvements underway for our websites and a comprehensive member research project.
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2015 Budget – successfully created and vetted by the Finance and Budget Committee and passed by the Board of Directors.
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The Summit – Over 200 members attended this educational and networking event at the Lake of the Ozarks.
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Ride for the American Dream – Joining our fellow Region IX states of Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma, President Jim Gamble led a memorable and fun motorcycle ride, bringing awareness to the American Dream and offering fellowship between the states.
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September Business Conference and Inaugural Night – held just last week in Branson, these meetings were an opportunity for networking, business, learning and recognitions.
We continue to move forward with more upcoming events, including
Commercial Day and Advocacy Day in October.
I have an open door policy and hope that you will reach out to me often with your ideas, questions and thoughts. You can contact me at
John@morealtor.com or give me a call at 573-445-8400, ext. 110.
I am excited to begin working with you!
John Sebree
CEO
Missouri REALTORS