VANTAGE POINT
From the desk of Janelle Pfleiger, CRS, 2016 president
This year has really flown by! I cant believe were wrapping up 2016 and my year as CRS president. It has truly been an honor to be able to serve this wonderful organization of dedicated professionals.
This year, we worked hard on our strategic initiatives and will continue to do so, moving CRS forward in 2017. The reorganization of our chapter structure into State CRS communities has allowed us to engage more actively with all 32,000 members across the country, while fostering local networking and delivery of education and events to our colleagues on the ground level.
Similarly, we are in the process of completing a new governance restructure that enables the board to be more strategic in thinking and nimble in action. I am certain that all these changes will have a positive impact on how we operate in 2017 and beyond.
Finally, I would like to encourage all of you to attend Sell-a-bration® in 2017 from Feb. 9 to 10 at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix. The event last year in Orlando truly affected me: The energy, passion and enthusiasm from all the attendees was substantial, and I brought it back home and into my work. Sharing best practices, new ways of doing business and learning from my peers really sets the event apart from others in the industry. The conference continues to be a highlight of my year, and I hope it is for you, too. This years event is All About REAL Business, with interactive sessions aimed at giving you applicable, cutting-edge information that will impact your business. This Sell-a-bration® should be one of our biggest yet, with more than 1,000 attendees.
I look forward to continuing to work with all of you. I love seeing CRS members being active and dedicated to their local communities. CRS professionals stand out as they give to our industry and community. We lean in and we listen in to our members, clients and colleagues. We have positioned ourselves as the gold standard for designations and education in our industry.
