WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF
NAREB INSIDER
Women’s Council of NAREB, Inc.
October 2015
Volume 1 Issue 1
Greetings!!!
Welcome to the first edition of the Women’s Council of
NAREB “Insider”. This quarterly newsletter is designed
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Editor: Stephanie Burg-Brown, 2nd Vice President
Mission Statement
“To evaluate the
standards of women in
the real estate industry
by encouraging leadership, education and the
exchange of information
through group learning
techniques; and to
provide the opportunity
for women to expand
their knowledge and
expertise in all facets of
Co-Editor: LaTisha Grant, Financial Secretary
In This Issue

Installation of the 23rd
President

Katrina D. Henry
Scholarship Luncheon

Chapter in the Spotlight
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Initiative Overview
Women’s Council of NAREB, Inc. installs 23rd President
Rolanda Wilson from Oakland, CA was
sworn in as the 23rd President of the
Women’s Council of the NAREB on
August 17, 2015 in Houston, TX by Past
President Joan Chambers.
Women’s Council Scholarship Luncheon & Installation
Women’s Council held their annual scholarship and installation luncheon. The luncheon highlights included: the installation of 23rd National President, Rolanda Wilson
and her executive team; the 2014 presentation of the ACME award recipient, Denise
Kelley of Houston, TX; the presentation to the Wounded Warrior recipients; and
acknowledgement of the Katrina D. Henry Scholarship recipients.
Reading from left to
right: Felicia Guidry,
Chaplain; Latisha Grant,
Asst Treasurer, Myra
Edwards, Financial
Treasurer; Rebecca Daniels, Recording Secretary; Sharon Middlebrooks, 1st Vice President, Rolanda Wilson,
President; Terry Worthy,
Chair; Stephanie BurgBrown, 2nd Vice President; Chandra Ware, 3rd
Vice President, Belinda
Carr, Corresponding
Secretary
Women’s Council of NAREB, Inc. Indiana Chapter
The Women’s Council of NAREB’s is delighted to welcome its newest chapter,
President, Jamesha Norwood, and members of the Indiana chapter. The chapter was
chartered on August 17, 2015 during NAREB’s annual convention. They were warmly
greeted by our Past President, Melinda Dightman and our Board of Governors.
Fundamentals Investments in Real Estate Management (FIRM)
President Rolanda Wilson launched Women’s
Council’s newest initiative Fundamental
Investments in Real Estate Management®
(FIRM®). FIRM was launched in Houston, TX
on Saturday, August 22, 2015. FIRM®. FIRM
is a mentorship program that targets low to
moderate income high school teenagers
(ages 16-18). President Rolanda’s initiative
is designed to demonstrate how finances
play a major role in the success of an adult;
how to prepare for the job market; how to
position oneself for success as a future
homeowner; increase sustainability and responsibility for homeownership for families
within the communities. FIRM® will be
launching in other local chapters across the
United States in 2016. Special acknowledgements to NID Housing Counseling Agency for partnering with Women’s Council to
launch this initiative and their support in providing First Time Homebuyer Counseling to
parents of our mentees.
Katrina D. Henry Scholarship
This scholarship program was formed in 1992 in
honor of Katrina D. Henry, Women’s Council
past president. Her primary mission who was
to educate, mentor and motivate young adults.
At the 44th Annual Scholarship & Installation Luncheon we
awarded 20 scholarships to the following individuals:
Azjuri A. Aguebor, Austell, GA
Jazz S. Jones, Compton, CA
Jaquana A. Anderson , Cutler Bay, FL
Iman T. Lewis-Marshall, Lomita, CA
DeAzhane A. Avilez, Los Angeles, CA
Charity A. Jones, Dellwood, MO
Eric C. Barker, Brandon, FL
Courtni Y. Owens, Houston, TX
Philgence G. Batiste, Downey, CA
Justin J. Samuel, Houston, TX
Kory I. Calicat-Wayns, Philadelphia, PA
Ian A. Thomas, Houston, TX
Marquis T. Greer, Beachwood, OH
Da’Myah A. Ward, Bellflower, CA
Anna M. Goins, Webster Groves, MO
London D. Webster, Winnetka, CA
Zalika Jefferson, Los Angeles, CA
Noel S. Wilford, Grand Prairie, TX
James M. Johnson, Missouri City, MO
Allia O. Ward, San Pablo, CA
Harriett W. Clark Shared Down Payment Assistance Grant
The Down Payment Assistance Program was developed in honor
of Harriett W. Clark, former first lady of NAREB, for low and moderate income families to achieve the dream of homeownership. This
program is open to first time home buyers and provides needed
assistance towards the down payment or closing costs. The program provides up to $1,500 in assistance paid directly to the title
company and is a gift.
2014—2015 Partners:
Gifted Homes Program
This program is designed for our lender partners to
donate homes to Women’s Council in an effort to support homeownership for low to moderate income families. When homes are donated, they are rehabbed
and sold through the normal sales process utilizing
NAREB real estate professionals. Portions of the
proceeds are allocated to our scholarship program.
Financial Literacy Program
Women’s Council local chapters continue to reach out to their communities to
provide financial literacy classes. Over
the past year, Women’s Council local chapters have
conducted classes in schools, transition centers and
various community venues. Over the past year, our
chapters have educated over 1,098 students.
For further information or contributions, contact:
Women’s Council of NAREB, Inc.
3150 Hilltop Mall Rd, #87
Richmond, CA 94806
Website: www.wcofnareb.com