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WR 2023 Leadership Conference

19 October, 2022 at 9 AM-21 October, 2022 at 3 PM

Marcus Whitman Hotel, Walla Walla

Who should attend?

2023 Local Association Presidents, Local Association Executives and 2023 Executive Committee members. Registration for these invitees is complimentary.

Other leaders from local associations interested in attending are welcome to do so on a "no-host" basis, as space allows, and the cost is $150. The registration fee includes meeting materials, meals during the conference including both the evening events (Welcome Reception and Group Dinner).

How will I benefit from attending this conference?

You'll get acquainted with leaders from across the state and get a jump on effectively planning your association's activities for next year; develop and enhance the qualities of good leadership essential to your team's success; and fulfill your potential through effective leadership skills training and valuable insights, proven to work in the day-to-day activities of your association. Don't miss this opportunity to fully understand what it is that makes successful leaders, and how to acquire and sharpen those skills and attributes.

How do I register?

Online Registration is available August 31 through October 10.
Register here: https://leadershipconf2022.paperform.co/
  

Should I make hotel reservations?

Yes, please call the Marcus Whitman Hotel at 1-866-826-9422 and identify yourself as part of the Washington REALTORS Leadership Conference group so you'll receive the following group rates.  

Standard King Room     $129 single/double occupancy
Double Queen Room     $144 single/double occupancy

The group rate will be honored through September 18, 2022 or until our room block is full.  Reservations after this date will be accepted based upon the hotel’s availability and current rate.

For questions contact:

Registration and Hotel Questions contact Lori Adler at lori.adler@warealtor.org / Other Conference Questions contact Stacie Weedon at Stacie.weedon@warealtor.org
 

THE AGENDA:
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19

5:30 pm
Reception – Marcus Whitman Hotel

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20

6:30 am – 8:30 am
Breakfast – Hotel Lobby
(breakfast is complimentary for hotel guests)

8:30 am
Welcome
Alisha Harrison
President-elect, Washington REALTORS®

9:00 am – 9:45 am
WR Roadshow Presentation
WR Leadership

9:45 am – 10:00 am 
Break

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Embracing Authenticity through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Gonzalo Mejia
2023 Vice Chair, Diversity Committee, NAR

11:30 am – 12 Noon
Kevin Sears
2023 First Vice President, NAR

12 Noon – 1:00 pm
Lunch
Dale Chumbley, Region 12, RVP

1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Panel Presentation:  Lessons Learned in a Year
Alisha Harrison, WR President-elect, Facilitator

1:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Break

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Lead Like a Conductor
Ginger Downs
Martin and Downs Consulting

3:40 pm – 4:45 pm
Roundtables (three sessions of 20-minutes)

4:45 pm
Closing Comments
Alisha Harrison President-elect, Washington REALTORS®

6:00 pm
Reception

6:30 pm
Dinner

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

8:00 am
Breakfast – Hotel Lobby
(breakfast is complimentary for hotel guests)

8:30 am – 10:00 am
Managing My Seat on the Bus
Michelle Bailey, Boise Association of REALTORS®

10:00 am – 10:30 am
Government Affairs for Your Local Association
Nathan Gorton, WR Government Affairs Director

10:30 am
Conversation with Representative Skyler Rude
16^th Legislative District

11:00am
Closing Comments and Adjourn