President's Message

Leading with a New Perspective

In these times of less people to do more work than ever, I bet there are a few of us that are returning to doing tasks that others used to do for you or your team.  Think of it as everyone moving down a notch.  I know that I am constantly involved in transactions that would previously not have come across my desk.  We are all seemingly taking on more and different things every day.  If you are a perfectionist, this can be very stressful because you don’t want to do it wrong.  If you are a procrastinator, this is an easy one to put off.  If you are unsure of how to solve the problem, you are looking for help.  This is where your network can give you an advantage.

Leading in this economy can be truly challenging.  As women, it is more natural to do the task than it is to lead the team.  It is easier to tell people what to do than to coach them, delegate to them, rely on them and support them to succeed.  I operate under the policy that people have to learn by doing and learn by thinking, not by you telling them what to do and not by someone doing things for you.  Being venerable, asking for help, trying something new that you may not be good at are all scary but part of what your network can support you with.

During a golf game last week, the conversation revolved around the fact that sometimes your job is mundane, boring and the same old thing but it is the people that make it interesting and compelling.  Is there anything better than calling up someone you really like working with and giving them an opportunity to work with you?  People you network with, people you play golf with, people who live in your neighborhood, someone that you just plain LIKE to work with?  Call on people you meet to help you learn new things.  Listen for best practices from those around you.  Reach out and spend the time to get some brain power from the CREW membership.

One of my strengths is finding patterns in information.  I have started to notice that the women I had on my calendar to have lunch with cancelled much more often ( due to too much to do at work ) whereas the men almost never cancelled a chance to network.  Maybe it was about my incredible personality or the great food that was about to be eaten but what I really think is that it is about is priorities.   Putting your head down and getting work done is very important.  Getting your head out of the task and seeing a new perspective may help you solve that problem more effectively.   There are solutions, analogies, patterns and support out there so make sure you don’t over task when really you need to get out there and network.

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Thank you to the
2010 CREW San Diego
Charity Golf Tounament
Sponsors

Tee Sponsors:

Brickman
MFC Office Wholesalers
Irving Hughes CM
DFS Flooring
San Diego Facility Solutions
DPR Construction
RSI Roofing
DBI Group
AAA Property Services
Unisource Solutions
Gunlocke Company
Landscapes USA
CertaPro Painters
Cox Business
Boyer Moving & Storage
ISS Facility Services, Inc.

Additional Sponsors:

Proforma Solutions Supplier
Anderson Audio/Visual
The San Diego Daily Transcript

Goodie Bag Donations:
California Bank & Trust
Cassidy Turley/BRE Commercial
Neal Electric
DPR Construction
ROEL Construction
 
Opportunity Drawing Prizes:
ProTech Painting
RSI Roofing
AAA Property Services
ROEL Construction
American Golf
TaylorMade Adidas Golf
Unisource Solutions
A.O. Reed & Co.
Dowling Construction
ABM Janitorial Services

2010 CREW San Diego Golf Tournament

Benefitting CREW Foundation

Winners of 2010 CREW San Diego Golf Tournament: Boyer Moving & Storage

Thank you to all who participated in CREW San Diego’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit CREW Foundation. Held at Lomas Santa Fe Executive Course in Solana Beach, the gorgeous weather reminded us all why we live in Southern California. Over 96 golfers took to the greens to enjoy a full day of networking, chatting with sponsors and of course a little bit of golf. Jason Hunking with ROEL Construction chaired this year’s SOLD OUT event with the help of the Special Events Committee. A portion of the money raised at the tournament supports CREW Foundation, which promotes and empowers women in the commercial real estate industry. For more information on CREW Foundation, please click here.
 
For a full gallery of photos, visit our Facebook page!

Congratulations to:

1st Place:
Boyer Moving & Storage

Foursome:
Kevin Boyer, Doug Johnston,
Mark Rondeau, Ron Boyer

Most Honest Foursome:
Jen Shumaker,
Douglas Allred Company

Sheri Rossini,
Gerson Law Firm

Debbie Curtis,
Janez Group

Deborah Davidson,
Barrister Executive Suites
 
Best Tee Sponsor (shared pub tee sponsor):
CertaPro Painters
Landscapes USA
 
Closest to the Pin:
Ron Boyer,
Boyer Moving & Storage
 
Longest Drive:
Rich Ruzylo, Transwestern

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Give us just
15 minutes and
we'll give you 8,000
trusted connections!

Review the
“Getting Started with
CREWbiz” Instructions

1. Visit the CREW Network
   Home page and click on the
   CREWbiz™ logo
2. Click on “Register
   for New Account”
   and follow the prompts
3. Once logged into CREWbiz, click on
   “Edit My Profile”
4. Follow the prompts
   to upload your photo
5. Click on the “Edit” button and begin
   loading your bio

That’s all there is to it!
It’s as easy as that!

Introducing CREW Network's CREWbiz™

Login Changes | special chapter incentive

Log on today to CREWbiz™, CREW Network’s newest business networking tool developed exclusively for CREW Network members.

• In just 15 minutes you can increase your visibility and business networking among this trusted Network of 8,000 commercial real estate professionals!
• The most personalized marketing tool ever offered! Post your photograph and tailored bio to your personal profile page. Tell members across North America why you are uniquely qualified to assist them on their next deal – describe the skills and expertise that set you apart. This is your personal marketing page!
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• Boosting YOUR business boosts YOUR company’s bottom line. If your personal profile page isn’t listed, you’re missing out and so is your company!

Special Chapter Incentive

One free convention registration will be awarded in each category:

• Chapters with 100 or fewer members
• Chapters with 101-250 members
• Chapters with 251-500 members

*A personal profile page is considered to be complete when the member has loaded her/his bio and photograph.

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Done Deals makes us ask ourselves…who in CREW are we doing business with? Too often we don’t even realize we have achieved the greatest goal of the organization, or just don’t want to be recognized for it. Well, we want to hear about it. Email your Done Deals to tara.burns@brickmangroup.com.

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SAVE THE DATE   |  October 14th, 2010

Do you have wine connections?

CREW San Diego members:
We’re switching up our Annual Wine Tasting and need your help!   

Do you have ties to a winery, wine makers, a Sommelier, an Oenologist, cheese shops, olive oil shops or chocolate makers? Contact Jason Hunking.

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Getting to know CREW Foundation^®

In 2010, CREW San Diego elected to support CREW Foundation through its annual Charity Golf Tournament and Annual Wine Tasting Events. Below, former board member Debbie Curtis (Janez Properties) shares her experience and passion for the cause.

As the 2010 CREW San Diego Chapter Champion, I’m excited to share what I’m learning about CREW Foundation and its work to: build opportunities for women and girls in commercial real estate. After serving on the CREW San Diego Board of Directors, it is great to have this opportunity to continue learning more about CREW Network and CREW Foundation. There is so much to tap into and take advantage of to enhance both personal and professional growth. The following information will help us get to know CREW Foundation and how we can better support for the future of women in commercial real estate.

CREW Network is one of the first professional groups of its kind to create a national philanthropic effort. Founded in 1998 as the 501(c)3 philanthropic arm of CREW Network, CREW Foundation exists as the sole foundation where CREW Network members can make a difference in the lives of women and girls who want to achieve the same successes that members of CREW Network have attained through their careers in commercial real estate.

CREW Foundation shares CREW Network’s core values of Commitment, Excellence, Leadership, Influence, Integrity, Advancement and Professional Community, and also believes in:

• giving back to the people, community and industry that made us successful,
• creating opportunities for women and girls to achieve economic and professional success in the commercial real estate industry, and
• leading the industry in supporting education, cutting-edge research and career outreach programs that advance the success of women and girls in the commercial real estate industry
  

CREW Foundation raises funds to expand CREW CareerZone as the one-shop-stop for chapters, members and future members with programs such as CREW Careers®, eMentoring and UCREW.

In 2009 CREW Foundation granted CREW Network $100,000.00 to seed the newly launched CREW Network Scholarship Endowment  in commemoration of CREW  Network’s 20th anniversary, and is committed to supporting CREW Network in raising the $1,000,000.00 Endowment by January 2012.

CREW Foundation is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 charitable organization so contributions are deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes. CREW Foundation is also classified as a public charity under section 509(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Please visit the www.crewfoundation.org to learn more about CREW Foundation.

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Committee Spotlight

CREW SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE 2010

As a volunteer organization, CREW San Diego operates fully from the efforts of the membership. Each committee contributes in large to the organization's overall success. We recently caught up with Angela and Colleen who chair the Sponsorship Committee. If you aren't yet involved in a committee... join us!

1. What is the Sponsorship Committee?
   The CREW San Diego sponsorship program is essential in the success of CREW San Diego by providing corporate support for programs and events.  It is designed to provide Full, Associate and Affiliate members with an opportunity to effectively promote their services and products to the membership and greater commercial real estate community.  These quality opportunities include our four-tiered corporate sponsorship program, lunch programs and special events, the golf tournament, directory advertising, as well as through special editorial supplements produced in partnership with our media partners.
2. Update: 
   Our annual sponsors are in place for 2010 so our focus is to support the other committees throughout the rest of the year.
3. Forecast for rest of the year accomplishments:
   We will continue to work closely with the Programs committee
   and the Special Events committee in securing sponsors to help support scheduled events.  We will begin campaigning in September and October for 2011 corporate sponsors.
4. Committee Needs from members:
   Continued support from all CREW members, not just committee members, is needed during the remainder of 2010.
5. Schedule of meetings.
   We do not have a set monthly meeting date as most often we attend other committee meetings to see how we can assist with programs and events.
   
6. How to get involved
   Contact Angela or Colleen to discuss how you can get involved in the sponsorship committee.
7. Point of Contact
   Angela Rauzi
   Colleen Utterback

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Luncheon Programs will be held from 11:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Sheraton La Jolla (formerly La Jolla Radisson,
3299 Holiday Court, San Diego, CA 92122

Event Dates and Locations Subject to Change.
Please visit www.crewsandiego.org for more information or to RSVP.

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