Local REALTOR Honored as Entrepreneur of the Year

(St. George, Ut – December 2) Debbie Heisler, a Washington County REALTOR, has been awarded the 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year Award by the Washington County Women’s Council of REALTORS Chapter. This annual award recognizes a REALTOR member who fully exercises their potential as an entrepreneur and real estate industry leader, and who shares their time, talent and expertise with others in the profession and in the community.

Debbie hails to us from upstate New York, was the 2009 WCR President, has been a REALTOR for over 10 years and holds her GRI designation. She is a major multi-tasker, very intuitive, very organized, and contributes her success to coaching her clients thoroughly through the real estate process. She is extremely cyber-savvy and created our WCRWASHCO website. She has volunteered for the Jubilee of Trees, Coins for Kids, KW Cares, Reality Stores in High Schools, as well as many WCR fundraising events.

Debbie’s warm personality, unconditional mentoring, and service to others is inspiring

Local LENDER Honored as Member of the Year

St. George, Utah – December 2, 2010) Stacy Spendlove, a Senior Home Loan Specialist with Southwest Community Credit Union for 25 years, has been awarded the 2010 Member of the Year Award by the Washington County Chapter of the Women’s Council of REALTORS (WCR). This annual award recognizes a volunteer who has made a notable contribution to the life of the chapter by sharing their time, talent and expertise with others in the profession and in the community.

Stacy has been 2010 Ways & Means Chair for WCR and has helped them raise funds and awareness for the Dove Center, Habitat for Humanity, etc., through WCR’s Annual SOLD-OUT Fashion Show, Luau, Sock Hop and other charitable events. Her creative talents and endless energy helped WCR achieve their lofty 2010 goals. She has also lent her talents to the Jubilee of Trees for the past 25 years, as well as serving as President for the National Association of Professional Mortgage Women for the past 2 years.

She has 3 grown sons and loves living in the country with her dogs, Molly and Charlie.

HOLIDAY GALA AND INSTALLATION DINNER A HUGE SUCCESS!.......

The Washington County Chapter of the Women's Council of REALTORS Christmas Gala is always one of the most anticipated holiday events of the year. Recently held at the Bloomington Country Club, WCR treated it's members and their guests to delicious fare, a fabulous silent auction, and live entertainment from the incredible piano talents of Heidi Skinner and outstanding vocals of Tammy Houchen. Platinum Sponsor, Tim Bertie, headed up WCR's LIVE auction, and the bidding began with fabulous prizes donated by Dillard's and other WCR members. 
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2010 President, Kathy Vause, announced that it's local Chapter was now officially the largest Chapter in the State of Utah, and she thanked her 2010 Board for their combined talents and generous support which contributed to this outstanding achievement. WCR is a National network of REALTORS with more than 16,000 members.

The evening’s spotlight was on the new 2011 Governing Board, as Beth Tolbert, National and Local Past President installed the organization's new officers; Jodi White, President; Becky Jones, President Elect; Sue Hahn, VP/Membership; Tammy Houchen, Secretary; Sandy Thompson, Treasurer; Stacy Spendlove, Ways and Means; Pat Showalter, PR/Marketing; Sarah Border, Programs/Education; Claudia Hansen, Sponsorships; Cheri Kaye, Hospitality; Debbie Heisler, Technology/Website; Debbie Hartman, Affiliate Memberships and Kathy Vause, Nominating Committee.

WCR 2009 Past President, Debbie Heisler, was honored as Entrepreneur of the Year; and Ways and Means’ Chair, Stacy Spendlove, was chosen as Member of the Year. WCR congratulates Jodi White and her 2011 Governing Board and looks forward to another outrageous year!

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If you would like more information or would like to join The Women's Council of Realtors®  contact:

SUE HAHN

TOLBERT & NIELSEN REALTY GROUP,

Cell - (435) 632-9262

suehahn1@msn.com

YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID!!

Giving Back Makes you Feel GOOD!!!!!

The Community Relations Committee is inviting all WCBR membership and their families to support Dixie Care & Share and the Salvation Army this holiday season by volunteering to help out with this year’s Annual Christmas Dinner Dec. 25th.  For more detailed information or to volunteer please contact Larry or Lonnie Thamert, Prudential St. George Realty, directly by email -  LT@LarryandLonnie.com or by phone 435-668-6178.

We Need Volunteers To:

1) Sort Christmas Toys for the kids on December 22nd at 2:00 P.M. Location to be announced.


2) Help Christmas Day at the dinner between 9:30 A.M. to around 5:00P.M. Shifts are no longer than 3 hours so that folks aren’t away from home and family too long.

3) Cook turkeys- Dixie Care & Share will provide turkeys, pans and containers for the drippings for gravy. Turkeys can be made in advance and delivered to DC&S or brought to the dinner Christmas Day (early!).

4) Cook Dressing- Pans will be provided

5) Cook Pumpkin Squares-Pans and recipe will be provided.

Noteworthy Information

A recent e-mail from County Commissioner Alan Gardner

The County could use the help of the realtor association and they would also provide an additional service to their clients.

The State Legislature passed a law years ago that gives the owner of a primary residence a 45% discount in their property tax over a non primary residence (2nd home). If a person has a rental that is rented and it is the primary residence of the renter it also qualifies for the 45% discount. In order for the owner to qualify they need to obtain a form from the Assessor’s office, fill it out and return it to them.

This is a law that is unique to Utah so an out of state buyer has no idea of it. Many instate buyers have no idea either. The Assessor’s office mails out these forms but often they get set aside or people don’t realize the importance of returning them. In that case they are assessed the full amount and it may be several years before they become aware of the situation and have paid several thousand in extra taxes. If realtors could make their buyers aware of the law and the need to fill out the form it could greatly help the situation.

We are going to make another effort to request this of the title companies also and ask them to have the form present at closing but if would help if the realtors would also make buyers aware.

Thanks for your help

Alan Gardner

County Commissioner