YPN Meeting
Minutes
Date: January 22, 2015
Time: 12:00 Noon
Present: Lauren Greve, Mark Hanwright, Amanda Hatch, Rob Cerveny, Byron Menke, Tammy Stuart, Randy Carroll, LuAnn Hansen, Meggan Jensen, Nellie Hunter, Marge Leaders, Patti Wiggins, Lyndsay Schaben, Kristi Jerkvovich, and Rhonda Johnson
Guest Speaker: Krista Clark, 2014 Chair of IAR YPN
Krista told a little history about herself and some of her favorite events, one being the Ugly Sweater Contest with proceeds going to purchase toys for Toys for Tots, she hopes to make it bigger and better each year. Krista also plans to be more hands on this year as far as YPN goes, possibly networking by region.
Passionate about networking and leadership, she stressed how very important RPAC is.
YPN Pledge – Looking for 1,000 YPN members to contribute, $10,000 over 10 years. Minimum $100.00 per year to pledge, ideally $1,000.00 year for 10 years but can contribute whatever can per year as long as the $10,000.00 commitment is met in 10 years.
Krista enlightened the group with some of her favorite apps.
Ø Iowa Tax Proration Calculator for iOS – Free
Ø REALTOR® Action Center Mobile - Free
Ø NAR Action Center - Free
Ø MileIQ – Mileage Tracking - Free
Ø Refresh – Free app that searches the web to deliver insights about the people you’re meeting.
Ø GoConnect – Free app for real estate agents to manage transactions and leads.
Ø Fiverr® - A global online marketplace offering tasks and services, beginning at a cost of $5.00 per job performed. The site is primarily used by freelancers as it offers a variety of digital services such as writing, programming and graphic design.
Ø Videolicious – Use to make and edit professional quality vieo, automatically. Just choose your shots and Videolicious does the rest.
Krista believes that every REALTOR should get onto www.realtor.org and claim their free .REALTOR domain.
Krista also praised the benefits of using RPR for comprehensive data, powerful reports and dynamic tools for every segment of the REALTOR® Industry.
RPR is a No-Cost member benefit created by NAR for the sole purpose of providing REALTORS® with the data they need.
When asked what the biggest strength for YPN is, Krista replied “in her opinion, the FB group”;
she also enjoys “appy” hour - meeting with other agents to network & share apps., etc.
In conclusion –
Everyone is encouraged to join 1,300 young professionals and community leaders at the 10th annual YPN Summit to be held in Omaha on Thursday, March 5th from 7:30 a .m. – 4:00 p.m.
Buy tickets at – OMAHAYPSUMMIT.ORG
History & Highlights
Krista has served in various capacities at the local, State, and National REALTOR Associations, a few of which are highlighted below:
• Recently selected as one of REALTOR Magazine’s Class of 2014 30 Under 30 Honorees
• 2015 RVP for the Iowa Association of REALTORS
• 2014 Chair of the IAR Young Professionals Network
• 2014 & 2012 President of the Newton Board of Realtors
• 2014 Member of the NAR Research Committee
• 2014 Member of the NAR Commercial Real Estate Research Advisory Board
• 2014 Member of the NAR YPN Advisory Board
• 2013 Graduate of the Iowa Association of Realtors Leadership Institute
• Member of NAR RPAC/YPN work group tasked with creating the 10 for 10 with YPN Pledge.
• Various Local, State & National Committees including Board of Directors, Visionary Team, Legislative, Communications, RPAC, Etc.