Edition 13-2025
2026 Membership Renewals are Coming!
2026 Women’s Council membership renewal invoices will begin arriving in members’ inboxes soon. Renewing your membership is now easier than ever, with all invoices conveniently located in one place. We appreciate your continued commitment and look forward to another year of growing, connecting, and leading together. Thank you for being an essential part of our network!
Bylaws Update: Recommended Changes for 2025
All members were sent the recommended Bylaws changes yesterday for the upcoming Governing Board Meeting in Houston on November 16. Please review the proposed updates if you haven’t yet had a chance.
Introducing the Eligible Candidates for Women’s Council National Office 2027
The Campaign Credentialing and Rules Committee (CCRC) has carefully reviewed the applicants for National Liaison, Treasurer, First Vice President, and President-Elect and is excited to announce the following eligible candidates for 2027 Office and Elected Positions!
2026 Officer Reporting Forms – PAST DUE
Local & State Networks that have not yet reported their 2026 leaders are now past due. Please submit your 2026 leaders as soon as possible.
State Officer Reporting Form Local Officer Reporting Form
Register today for the next Achieving Excellence Series!
October 15 | Noon CT
Achieving Excellence is a Women’s Council exclusive opportunity for all of our 2024 Network 360° Leadership Conference attendees to further enhance their leadership training. So, what is the next step in your leadership journey? Passing the Baton
This complimentary webinar is targeted specifically to 2025 Presidents and Liaisons, building on the leadership training offered at Network 360. Additional network leaders are welcome to attend for a minimal fee.
4th Quarter Town Hall with the Leadership Team
October 22 | Noon CT
Join the 2025 National Women’s Council Leadership Team for their 4th Quarter Town Hall Webinar to hear the latest from National and connect about the upcoming happenings and issues of note. Registration is required. All members are encouraged to attend.
National Conference
November 12-16
Houston, TX
Join the Women’s Council of REALTORS® for an unforgettable conference experience focused on connection, growth, and inspiration. Held in conjunction with 2025 NAR NXT: The REALTOR® Experience.
All 2025 and 2026 leaders are strongly encouraged to attend Women’s Council & Beyond…A Bold New Strategic Plan & What It Means for You in Houston on November 13. Join us as the National Leadership Team unveils the path ahead. Engage directly with National Leadership, and explore how these forward-focused priorities will empower members and strengthen networks across the country. Check your on-site program for full details.
Register for the National Conference
Inaugural Gala Ticket Sales Close on October 30
Houston, TX
November 14, 2025
Join Women’s Council for the Installation of 2026 National President Cheryl Keller, PMN, and the National Leadership Team! We’re rolling out the red carpet in Houston for an unforgettable evening celebrating our community and ushering in our 2026 leaders. The Inaugural Gala is the must-attend event of the National Conference—join us!
There are three different ways you can add tickets to your existing registration…
- 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.”
- 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.”
- Contact Maritz via phone at 864-208-2643
Helping Hands Week is Next Week!
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!
Upcoming Incentives
The following incentive prize money will be given to two local networks that 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!
IRAR Upcoming Webinar
How to Transfer or Rollover Your Retirement Account to Invest in Real Estate—Tax-Free
On October 22, IRAR is hosting a live, complimentary webinar that will cover key topics, including:
When to do a Transfer or Rollover
What transactions are reported to the IRS
The rules for real estate investments in IRAs
How to get started before the tax deadline
The session is designed to be educational and straightforward, with practical takeaways for anyone interested in leveraging their retirement accounts for real estate.
Year-End Reminders
- All 2026 officers must have their 2026 membership fees paid by December 31, 2025. Please note that if fees are not paid by this deadline, membership will not be in good standing and the officer will be ineligible to serve in their leadership position.
- Year-end reminders and best practices from re:Members – Read More
- Affiliation Agreements must be signed by the incoming Local or State President by December 31, 2025
2026 Achieving Excellence Series
Network 360 Attendees — let’s keep the momentum going!
We’re excited to announce the dates for the 2026 Achieving Excellence series! Made for Women’s Council leaders, this virtual series builds on the energy and insights from the Network 360 Leadership Conference in Chicago.
Join us each month through fall 2026 as we dive deeper into the tools and strategies that empower you to lead with confidence.
Each virtual event is free for 2025 Network 360 Attendees.
Save the Dates! Registration links will be available soon for the first event.
Email Scams are on the Rise
Members, please be aware that email scams are increasing, and some fraudulent emails or text messages may appear to come from Women’s Council leadership.
These messages may ask for personal information, money, or urgent responses. Please know that our leadership will never request sensitive information or funds in this manner.
Protect yourself:
- Double-check the sender’s email or number
- Do not click suspicious links
- When in doubt, contact us directly at wcr@wcr.org
Your security is important to us — stay vigilant!