Your 2026 Women’s Council membership dues are now available in your member profile at wcr.org. Log in today to renew your membership!
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Edition 11-2025

August 25, 2025

You Attended Network 360, Now What?

Thank you to the incoming leaders who joined us in Chicago for the Network 360° Leadership Conference! We know it was a lot to take in over a short period, but rest assured, we’re here to support you. Network 360 is actually where the idea for the Roadmap for Leaders Newsletter was conceptualized! By following the upcoming Roadmap issues, we’ll guide you and your team through the remainder of 2025, helping everyone stay on track and ensuring a smooth transition to the 2026 team.

2026 Dues Change Forms – Deadline August 30

Any network considering a change to your state or local dues amounts next year must follow National processes to ensure proper dues billing. National must be formally advised of new dues amounts along with supporting documentation by August 30, 2025. This form must be filled out.

2026 Officer Reporting Forms – Deadline September 30

Local & State Networks may begin reporting 2026 leaders on the appropriate form after holding elections. All reports must be submitted by September 30.

State Officer Reporting Form     Local Officer Reporting Form

Network Certification is Open – Deadline October 3

The annual Network Certification Program is open! Women’s Council Network certification recognizes and rewards the most active local and state networks that achieve five key benchmarks of network excellence, exceed basic charter requirements per their national affiliation, and provide outstanding member service. Ensure your Network is recognized at the National Conference as a 2025 Certified Network at the Celebration of Achievements! Let’s reach 100% Certified Networks in 2025! All networks, including newly chartered, should submit the Network Certification Application.

2025 Affiliation Agreements – Deadline December 31

In case you missed it, we released the 2025 Affiliation Agreements at the Network 360 Leadership Conference. This is an annual document that the incoming President must fill out by December 31, 2025. Please review and sign at your earliest convenience.

State Affiliation Agreement      Local Affiliation Agreement

The Comeback Campaign is Ending August 29th

The Come Back Campaign welcomes back former Women’s Council members who did not renew in 2024. This is your opportunity to reconnect them with the power of our network — and we’ve made it easier than ever for them to return:

✨ Pay only half-year dues
✨ No reinstatement fee (a $35 savings!)
✨ Bonus: Receive a $49 discount for our next virtual conference, WISE Part 3

Let’s work together to spread the word and invite past members back into the community. Use your local networks, personal outreach, and social media to encourage them to rejoin and finish the year strong with us!

Instructions for the expired 2024 members to rejoin: 

  1. Log in to wcr.org.
  2. Click “Apply for Membership” under Become a Member.
    Do not pay the Account Balance on left side of screen.
  3. Walk through the prompts to confirm your membership data.
  4. When you choose your local network, confirm it displays
    “Come Back Campaign-Network Name”.
  5. Check out.

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PMN Leadership Express

While backpacks, lunches, and routines return to the rhythm of the school year, Women’s Council is making it easier than ever to prioritize your professional development with our limited-time PMN Promotion: Leadership Express.

With this special offer, you’ll ONLY need to complete three courses to earn the prestigious PMN designation. Then join us in Houston and celebrate your new REALTOR® Designation!

2 Upcoming Virtual PMN Courses:

Leadership Unlocked: September 17
WISE: Part 3: September 18

Early Bird Pricing ends Aug. 29

WISE: Part 3 – Early Bird Ends August 29

Virtual on Zoom
September 18, 2025

Ready to power up your business and finish 2025 strong?

The WISE 3 Conference delivers proven strategies, innovative tools, and fresh insights—all packed into one high-impact day. From AI and automation to marketing, negotiation, and time management, you’ll leave with practical tactics you can incorporate into your business and leadership skills immediately. Plus, earn credit toward your PMN designation while you grow your business. Register Today.

Upcoming Incentives

Q3 IncentiveOur next incentive for State Networks is coming to a close on September 30!

The state that grows by the highest number of new PMN Designees will win $1,000!

This is a great time to encourage your members to take advantage of our PMN Promotion: Leadership Express. 

We can’t wait to see which state takes the prize on this incentive!

The following incentive prize money will be given to two local networks who grow by the highest number of new REALTOR® members by November 1!

One prize will be awarded to a local network WITH a state network; A second prize will be awarded to a local network WITHOUT a state network.

Local Networks! We are rooting for you!

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Helping Hands Week is Back!

Women’s Council is excited to announce the second year of our ‘Helping Hands Week’ to our nationwide leaders! Get ready to organize a community give-back event for your network over the week of October 13-19, and let’s see what a difference Women’s Council networks can make nationwide! Get all of the details here.

We encourage all network leaders to help in the planning of your local give-back event!

National Conference Registration is Open

Houston, TX
November 12-16, 2025

Join our Women’s Council community of driven professionals for a conference filled with connection, growth, and inspiration. This year’s conference is your gateway to new ideas packed with fresh insights, bold conversations, and powerful networking opportunities. Held in conjunction with 2025 NAR NXT, THE REALTOR® EXPERIENCE, this energizing week delivers even more value, momentum, and possibility. Register Today!

Inaugural Tickets 

Houston, TX
November 14, 2025

Early Bird price ends September 30

Join Women’s Council for the installation of 2026 National President, Cheryl Keller, PMN and the national leadership team: President-Elect, Carolyn Altman, PMN; First Vice President, Kim Sitton, PMN; and Treasurer, Charmaine Hickey, PMN and National Liaisons.

There are three different ways you can add tickets to your existing registration…

  1. Go to your conference registration confirmation email. Within the email, you will see the option to “Click here to access your registration.” After you click the link, you will see the option to “Add/Update Ticketed Events.”
  2. Click Here to access the conference registration site. Under “Edit Existing Registration,” add your email address and registrant ID to find your registration. You will then see an option to “Add/Update Ticketed Events.”
  3. Contact Maritz via phone at 864-208-2643

Mastermind Groups: Sign Up Today

Mastermind Groups are an opportunity exclusive to Women’s Council members that you don’t want to miss. Connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for real estate specialties and gather to network, share ideas, and do business. There are three mastermind groups, sign up on our website today and attend the next meeting!

NEXT MEETING!

Broker/Owner: Sept. 8 | 2:00 p.m. CT

Global: Sept. 9 | 1:00 p.m. CT

Business Building: Sept. 25 | 1:00 p.m. CT

All Mastermind Groups will host a live session on-site at the National Conference in Houston!

Exclusive Webinar: Claim Your Free .Realtor Website

Get.realtor heard you at Network 360° and is hosting an exclusive webinar just for Women’s Council! Don’t miss this chance to set yourself up with a polished, professional website and leave with a complete online brand. Save your spot today for this step-by-step demonstration of setting up your domain and website!