PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Debbie Wiatrek | SAAA 2017 President | Capstone Real Estate Services
Thank you!
I
am overwhelmed with emotion as the year comes to an end and I find my time serving as your Presi-
dent coming to a close. By far, this has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done in my
career. I can’t begin to thank everyone enough for having the faith to put me in this position. I will be
forever grateful for this opportunity.
Speaking of being grateful, our PAC golf tournament was a HUGE success. We broke records left and
right, with sponsorships being sold out, to selling out all the golf spots. To the best part, the highest amount
of PAC dollars ever being collected at over $28,000! What amazing members we have! This goes hand in
hand with every other event we have had this year in shattering records. Remember we did this for the 100
Club, American Red Cross, Tradeshow and Maintenance Mania. We also just recently wrapped up The
Tradeshow, with our “Salute To Those Who Serve”. It was the best one we have had by far! The attire was
spot on and our very own Matt Lusk played his heart out, while Anyssa Garcia sang the National Anthem
like I have never heard. How incredible it was to have these two individuals sing and play for us.
We are moving forward to our last event of 2017, the Winter Awards Gala on December 7, at the Hyatt
Hill Country Resort. This will showcase our industry professionals and properties of the year. Don’t miss out
on this “Fire and Ice” event. It’s sure to catch a spark with all it has to offer. You can also bring your Blue
Santa gifts to the Association office at any time, or bring to the Winter Award Gala, as we want to have
the largest amount of gifts and money collected this year compared to years past.
We have many classes still in the Education department left for everyone to attend, please don’t get left
behind in getting ahead. Be sure as you finish up budgets, you budget for all the 2018 classes and PEP. This
will be a Redbook year and there are many changes coming up that you will not want to miss regarding
the lease and other legal issues.
Lastly, if you are not involved in our Government Affairs committee, you are missing one great group of
individuals who all have the same goal. The goal of this committee is to create continuity amongst all our
political leaders and the Association. I encourage you to get involved in this critical committee. They have
a meeting monthly and you don’t want to get caught left out.
Finally, as we come to a close, my year has been so rewarding. I am thankful to all who chaired all the
committees, the staff who tirelessly supported all the events and kept everything running smoothly and all
the efforts of the members who never stop and keep on giving. I am forever thankful.
I am humbly, your 2017 President.
#ALLIN4SAAA
Debbie
“Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly”.
John F. Kennedy
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