My 1st official meeting as the new RPAC Chair for the REALTORS Association of Lake & Sumter County. (RPAC meaning of course REALTORS Political Action Committee…don’t worry I honestly didn’t know what it meant either until I became involved.)
To say I’m a little nervous is an understatement. No matter how many times I speak in public, I always get butterflies. Most people who know me think public speaking is “my thing” which means I’m doing a pretty good job of faking it! *Giggles…the main reason for my nerves is that I’m stepping into the footsteps of a very dynamic & gracious lady. Last year’s RPAC chair was one of Lake’s County’s top agent in every sense of the word, hard working to a fault but yet we fell short of our 2009 goal. We did however rally our board to raise 47% of goal in one of the worst housing markets in recent history.
2010 is a NEW year & we must put a NEW face on real estate. Gone are the images of REALTORS who simply drive people around showing houses & left in their place are strong, battle scared business professionals. In the last few years we have seen the end of “weekend REALTORS” due to the constant changes in the market, rising cost of education required to keep up with legalities of today’s SHORT SALES & FORECLOSURES.
Today’s REALTORS are perhaps the most educated in our field in addition to the Global Economy. We take the time to understand our community, our profession & our voice in the political forum. Thing’s like TARP, Cash for Clunkers & $8K Tax Credit have made political involvement paramount.
I believe that due to this growing involvement, education & housing market recovery my job will be easy. As REALTORS throughout the county begin to understand that we have a voice, that we can & will help rebuild this housing market we will each understand our responcibility to give either our time or our money to make that goal a reality.
In 2010 we must do all the things we were trained to do to be successful. The members of my 2010 RPAC Committee have all been the top producers in Lake County and know what it takes to be on top. Now with the wisedom the past few years has given us we will be again.
“LET’S DO IT AGAIN in 2010!”
*once the fastest growing community in the country
“This year iPledge to help Lake & Sumter County reach it’s 2010 RPAC Goal by Dec. 1st! Forget the past & focus on the future…and just like Haiti’s flag states, together we can accomplish anything!”










As some Haitian teenagers chatted w/FaceBook friends many mothers & fathers may have been finishing up Skype calls from work to clients or loved ones, all waiting for 5 o’clock and the end of another long workday. 
“The whole world was forced to witness
Like the ultimate & most horrific reality show ever imagined, Americans & people from every country in the world were forced to watch as a proud, yet impoverished nation was destroyed by “an act of God.” From TV to the internet, there was no way to miss every detail of this historic event, making it so much more real & personal.
Some ignorant people have been quoted saying that this disaster hit Haiti because it somehow deserved it, thinking it was a form of punishment for some sin. Perhaps it was…but not as hatred spreaders would want us to believe, as a second chance. Maybe the entire world let our greed & love of material goods stand in the way of our charity.

Last night during my usual call with MyST I discovered he is definitely NOT a morning person. He described his “method” of setting his alarm for 7:00, then 7:10, 7:20…etc. etc. Shocking as it might seem, he still wakes up a lil cranky. 
Long story short, after a 90 minute wait the doctor referred us to a ear, nose & throat specialist. She hadn’t seen where the bleeding originated & there was liquid building up so, “better safe than sorry!” Now Terry will just have to negotiate w/the insurance company for a specialist on file for her insurance plan:D Gotta love it…*Giggles
Next stop was Tavares & RALSC Govt. Affairs committee meeting. Everyone got to see each other after the long holiday break, make a game plan for the upcoming year & just basically recharge off each others combined energy. I was delighted to find out that Bill Deese, Barbara Stamm & Debbie had all already earned their way into the $99 Club! As RPAC chair this year, it sure does make my job easier to have such educated leaders on my team:D CLICK HERE to learn more–>
Last but not least, I made that gorgeous drive back to Clermont using the drive time to contact several new clients & update past clients. I even had a chance to pick up e-mail/voice mail early & I found a trend in the subject matter…
I really loved Jeff’s idea and others who use their birthdays as just another venue to give a little something back to the community. On my birthday I think the greatest gift anyone could give me would be just to come share their night with me at the Elks Lodge. Together we will celebrate all the gifts & blessings I have been given in life (such as friends & family).
OUR MISSION:To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share. CLICK –>
Kim, Terry & Eileen’s Birthday Party
The ELKS will be having
KARAOKE (bring your guitar)


I was actually pulling for McNabb & his Eagles because I really think the guy is overdue for some good news for a change. He was so close before & I know he thought this year was one of his best ever. Unfortunately, his team didn’t live up to any of their expectations. “INCOMPLETE PASS,” is probably still ringing in everyones ears…sadly, most were very, very catchable.
Cowboys will now meet Brett Farve & his VIKINGS…in the battle of quarterbacks, Farve carries a BIG ax!
Ravens/Patriots match up to see who will fight on for AFC title. My choice has got to be the RAVENS! If you say it’s only because I loved the movie “The Blind Side,” and every time I think football, Michael Oher or Ravens I think of MyST so its an emotional pick…well you are 100% right. Football is a very emotional sport. Namely, team spirit!
Next stop takes us to the Cardinals/Packers game.
I think Whisenhunt will get his team together in time to defend their home field, the Cardinals are always strong at home. I’m thinking it’s Kurt Warner’s LAST SHOT at history, so far his footprint in the NFL hasn’t earned him even an “*”…let’s hope he realizes & steps up his game today. Loving Larry Fitzgerald & think he is ready to go prime time!
“TUESDAY MORNINGS MEAN…
Everyone shows up all buttoned up & shiney, like a brand new penny!
“As REALTORS we are more than just “transaction brokers,” 
Happy Holidays












