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The 2024 Women's Council of Ohio Big Brother Scholarship Luncheon

Welcome to the Women’s Council of Ohio Big Brother Scholarship Luncheon where you will witness the formal induction ceremony of the 2024 WCOH Big Brothers which will be presented in conjunction the with acknowledgement our 2024 Ohio graduating seniors and receive an update from our previous national awardees. The Women’s Council of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (WCNAREB®) is an affiliate of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. which is America’s oldest minority professional trade organization. The Women’s Council of Ohio contributes to the growth and professional enhancement of its members (women and a few good men) and the communities we serve by offering needed services and programs. Our programs include: * Financial literacy education for the public * Educational scholarships for youth * Leadership designations for our members * The exchange of ideas through networking * Homebuyer Education to the Public

Welcome to the Women’s Council of Ohio Big Brother Scholarship Luncheon where you will witness the formal induction ceremony of the 2024 WCOH Big Brothers which will be presented in conjunction the with acknowledgement our 2024 Ohio graduating seniors and receive an update from our previous national awardees.

The Women’s Council of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (WCNAREB®) is an affiliate of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. which is America’s oldest minority professional trade organization. The Women’s Council of Ohio contributes to the growth and professional enhancement of its members (women and a few good men) and the communities we serve by offering needed services and programs.


Our programs include:

* Financial literacy education for the public

* Educational scholarships for youth

* Leadership designations for our members

* The exchange of ideas through networking

* Homebuyer Education to the Public

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WOMEN'S<br />

COUNCIL<br />

OF OHIO<br />

Presents<br />

BIG BROTHER<br />

<strong>Scholarship</strong><br />

<strong>Luncheon</strong><br />

Induction Ceremony & <strong>Scholarship</strong> Presentation<br />

OCTOBER 5, <strong>2024</strong><br />

WALNUT GROVE COUNTRY CLUB<br />

5050 LINDEN AVE | DAYTON, OH 45432


WOMEN'S<br />

COUNCIL<br />

OF OHIO<br />

October 5, <strong>2024</strong><br />

PRESIDENT’S WELCOME<br />

Greetings Friends & Supporters,<br />

On behalf <strong>of</strong> the Women’s <strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong>, I am honored to welcome you to our<br />

Inaugural Women’s <strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Brother</strong> <strong>Scholarship</strong> <strong>Luncheon</strong>. This special<br />

event provides us the platform and opportunity to recognize the scholastic<br />

achievements <strong>of</strong> college bound students as well as show our gratitude and<br />

appreciation for the gentlemen who have provided our organization with their<br />

unwavering support and dedication.<br />

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our Women’s <strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> members,<br />

Partners/Sponsors, Family, Friends and Guests for your attendance today which shows<br />

your commitment to our mission. Your participation and contribution are truly<br />

invaluable. Additionally, I would like to provide a special thanks to the <strong>Luncheon</strong><br />

Committee whose time and dedication has made this event a reality.<br />

As the third President <strong>of</strong> Women’s <strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong>, I am extremely proud to see the<br />

progress and growth that we have made as an organization. Please enjoy this luncheon<br />

today as we network, fellowship and bestow awards and recognition to these<br />

deserving individuals.<br />

Sincerely,<br />

Trina Johnson<br />

Trina Johnson<br />

President<br />

Women’s <strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oho


WOMEN'S<br />

COUNCIL<br />

OF OHIO<br />

October 5, <strong>2024</strong><br />

Greetings,<br />

Please accept my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one <strong>of</strong><br />

you for your invaluable contributions toward this inaugural<br />

<strong>Scholarship</strong> <strong>Luncheon</strong> and the <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Brother</strong> Induction Ceremony.<br />

Because <strong>of</strong> your dedication and support, this event has proven not only outstanding<br />

but also tremendously successful and rewarding.<br />

To the committee members, your meticulous planning and unwavering commitment<br />

ensured a seamless experience for all involved. Your passion for empowering young<br />

individuals through education was evident and it truly set the tone for the entire event.<br />

A special thank you goes to our Sponsoring Partners. Your generosity has made a<br />

significant impact, allowing us to provide vital resources to the scholarship recipient and<br />

demonstrating your commitment to fostering a brighter future for our youth. Your support<br />

is not just a contribution; it is an investment in the dreams <strong>of</strong> our remarkable students.<br />

To the attendees, your presence added warmth and energy to the ceremony, creating an<br />

inspiring atmosphere. It was heartening to witness such a supportive community come<br />

together to celebrate achievements and aspirations.<br />

Finally, I extend my deepest appreciation to the families and friends <strong>of</strong> our recipients.<br />

Your encouragement and love are the cornerstones <strong>of</strong> their success and it was wonderful<br />

to see you all celebrating together.<br />

Together, we have created a memorable occasion that marks the beginning <strong>of</strong> many more<br />

to come. I look forward to seeing the impact <strong>of</strong> our collective efforts on the lives <strong>of</strong> our<br />

scholarship recipients.<br />

Thank you once again for making this event a resounding success.<br />

Warmest regards,<br />

Bernadette Gerren<br />

Bernadette Gerren<br />

Chair, Board <strong>of</strong> Governors<br />

Women’s <strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong><br />

2LUNCHEON CHAIR’S GREETINGS


HISTORY<br />

OUR HISTORY<br />

<strong>The</strong> Women’s <strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> (WCOH) was <strong>of</strong>ficially<br />

chartered by Women’s <strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> NAREB on January 12,<br />

2019 in Columbus, <strong>Ohio</strong>. Madam Sharon Middlebrooks,<br />

Women’s <strong>Council</strong> President and Madam Lydia Pope,<br />

Chair, Board <strong>of</strong> Governors, <strong>of</strong>ficiated the ceremony. Our<br />

first thirty (30) members were honored as our “Founder’s<br />

Circle” which is signified by their receiving the <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />

Women’s <strong>Council</strong> pin and coveted Red/Pink/Black<br />

“Founder’s Circle” scarf. This Winter Wonderland event<br />

was consecrated with a beautiful full covering <strong>of</strong> snow for<br />

the delight <strong>of</strong> Madam President. We want to thank our<br />

REALTIST supporter and friend, Union Savings Bank,<br />

who was a generous sponsor <strong>of</strong> WCOH to ensure the<br />

success <strong>of</strong> our Chapter and to promote the advancement <strong>of</strong><br />

women and men in the real estate pr<strong>of</strong>ession.<br />

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WC OHIO LEADERSHIP<br />

Trina Johnson<br />

President<br />

Dayton, OH<br />

Tiffany Lobertini<br />

1st Vice President<br />

Dayton, OH<br />

TyYanna Sharp<br />

Corresponding Secretary<br />

Dayton, OH<br />

Tiffany Terry<br />

Financial Secretary<br />

Dayton, OH<br />

Qiana Jones<br />

2nd Vice President<br />

Columbus, OH<br />

Chanel Little<br />

Treasurer<br />

Dayton, OH<br />

Nancy Farkas<br />

Parliamentarian<br />

Dayton, OH<br />

Deborah Bonner<br />

3rd Vice President<br />

Cleveland, OH<br />

Anita Alexander<br />

Assistant Treasurer<br />

Cincinnati, OH<br />

Lionel Lewis<br />

Chaplain<br />

Cleveland, OH<br />

WC OHIO LEADERSHIP<br />

Board <strong>of</strong> Governors<br />

Bernadette<br />

Gerren<br />

Chair<br />

Dayton, OH<br />

Lydia<br />

Pope<br />

Cleveland, OH<br />

Yolanda<br />

Early<br />

Columbus, OH<br />

Vicki<br />

Cartwright<br />

Cleveland, OH<br />

Amber<br />

Lewis<br />

Cleveland, OH<br />

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WOMEN'S<br />

COUNCIL<br />

OF OHIO<br />

BIG BROTHER<br />

<strong>Scholarship</strong><br />

<strong>Luncheon</strong><br />

PROGRAM<br />

PROGRAM<br />

Opening Prayer....................................<br />

Welcome..............................................<br />

From the Beginning.............................<br />

Lionel Lewis<br />

Chaplain<br />

Cleveland, OH<br />

Madam Trina Johnson<br />

President<br />

Dayton, OH<br />

Madam Yolanda Early<br />

Board <strong>of</strong> Governors<br />

Columbus, OH<br />

<strong>Scholarship</strong> Award Presentation......... Women’s <strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong><br />

Leadership Team<br />

Savannah Hameed<br />

<strong>Scholarship</strong> Recipient<br />

Cleveland, <strong>Ohio</strong><br />

Lunch is Served<br />

Introduction <strong>of</strong> Speaker....................... Madam Bernadette Gerren<br />

<strong>Luncheon</strong> Chair<br />

Chair, Board <strong>of</strong> Governors<br />

Dayton, OH<br />

Keynote Speaker................................<br />

<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Brother</strong> Induction Ceremony.......<br />

Keith L. Borders, J.D.<br />

Cincinnati, <strong>Ohio</strong><br />

Lionel Lewis<br />

Cleveland, <strong>Ohio</strong><br />

Clyde E. Corle<br />

Dayton, <strong>Ohio</strong><br />

Dr. Karim Ellis<br />

Speaker, Trainer, and Visionary<br />

Women’s <strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong><br />

Leadership Team<br />

Frederick Diggs<br />

Dayton, <strong>Ohio</strong><br />

Jerry Isham<br />

Cincinnati, <strong>Ohio</strong><br />

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Acknowledgements...........................<br />

Recognition <strong>of</strong> Sponsors...................<br />

Good & Welfare................................<br />

Closing Prayer...................................


KEYNOTE SPEAKER<br />

Dr. Karim R. Ellis<br />

Speaker, Trainer and Visionary<br />

Meet Dr. Karim R. Ellis, the #1 Breakthrough<br />

Strategist whose electrifying presence has<br />

graced top media outlets like NBC, CBS,<br />

ABC, Yahoo! Finance, and FOX. With<br />

two decades <strong>of</strong> dynamic speaking and<br />

training experience, Dr. Karim ignites<br />

transformative success through his<br />

bestselling book “G.P.S My<br />

Success.”<br />

A beacon <strong>of</strong> inspiration, Dr. Karim<br />

empowers leaders and champions to soar to new heights,<br />

earning accolades such as the 2022 Speakercon Motivational<br />

Speaker <strong>of</strong> the Year Award and the prestigious Presidential<br />

Lifetime Achievement Award. As a two-time TEDx speaker<br />

and founding partner <strong>of</strong> the John Maxwell Team, he’s a force<br />

to be reckoned with, captivating audiences and leaving a trail<br />

<strong>of</strong> raving testimonials in his wake.<br />

In high demand internationally, Dr. Karim’s magnetic energy<br />

has graced stages across the globe, from Fortune 500 giants<br />

like Ford, Honda, and General Electric to esteemed<br />

organizations like the United States Military and TEDx. With<br />

engaging group programs tailored for leadership development,<br />

he’s the catalyst for organizational excellence.<br />

Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Dr. Karim R.<br />

Ellis—a speaker, trainer, and visionary who’ll have you on the<br />

edge <strong>of</strong> your seat, inspired and empowered for greatness!<br />

KEYNOTE SPEAKER<br />

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WC OHIO <strong>2024</strong><br />

BIG BROTHER INDUCTEES<br />

INDUCTEES<br />

Keith L. Borders, J.D.<br />

Chief Corporate Responsibility<br />

Officer and Vice President <strong>of</strong><br />

Community Development<br />

UNION & GUARDIAN<br />

SAVINGS BANK<br />

Cincinnati<br />

Clyde E. Corle<br />

Principal Broker/<br />

Broker/Owner<br />

HOME EXPERTS REALTY<br />

Dayton<br />

Jerry Isham<br />

Principal Broker/Owner<br />

MOVEMENT REALTY<br />

Cincinnati<br />

Lionel Lewis<br />

Principal Broker<br />

NEW ERA REAL ESTATE<br />

GROUP, INC.<br />

Cleveland<br />

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Frederick Diggs<br />

Broker/Founding Partner<br />

HOWARD HANNA REAL<br />

ESTATE SERVICES<br />

Dayton


SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEE<br />

Savannah Hameed<br />

Current undergraduate<br />

student at Elon University,<br />

Elon, North Carolina<br />

<strong>2024</strong> Graduate <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>The</strong> Laurel School<br />

Student Athlete<br />

Student Leader<br />

Youth Civic Leader<br />

Entrepreneur<br />

Aspires a career in Sports<br />

Journalism at ESPN, Fox<br />

Sports or any reputable<br />

news station with a sports<br />

broadcasting coverage<br />

platform<br />

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEE<br />

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WOMEN'S<br />

COUNCIL<br />

OF OHIO<br />

MEMBERSHIP SOLICITATION<br />

MEMBERSHIP SOLICITATION<br />

<strong>The</strong> Women’s <strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> the National Association <strong>of</strong> Real Estate<br />

Brokers (WCNAREB®) is an affiliate <strong>of</strong> the National Association<br />

<strong>of</strong> Real Estate Brokers, Inc. which is America’s oldest minority<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional trade organization. <strong>The</strong> Women’s <strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong><br />

contributes to the growth and pr<strong>of</strong>essional enhancement <strong>of</strong> its<br />

members (women and men) and the communities we serve by<br />

<strong>of</strong>fering needed services and programs.<br />

Our programs include:<br />

Financial literacy education for the public<br />

Educational scholarships for youth<br />

Leadership designations for our members<br />

<strong>The</strong> exchange <strong>of</strong> ideas through networking<br />

Homebuyer Education to the Public<br />

You may pay your $75.00 2025 membership fee by using one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

following:<br />

1. ZELLE: 937 304 1443<br />

2. CashApp: $WCOHIO<br />

3. Square: https://square.link/u/dVxUKbMs (Plus $3.00 fee)<br />

4. Mail: WCOH, 3541 Dayton Xenia Ave, P. O. Box 340005,<br />

Beavercreek, OH 45434<br />

Additionally, your donations/contributions to the Women’s<br />

<strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Scholarship</strong> Fund are certainly welcomed. Kindly<br />

contact Bernadette Gerren (937) 604-3351 for more information.<br />

Thank you, in advance, for your generosity.<br />

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WOMEN'S<br />

COUNCIL<br />

OF OHIO<br />

BIG BROTHER<br />

<strong>Scholarship</strong><br />

<strong>Luncheon</strong><br />

<strong>Luncheon</strong><br />

SPONSORS<br />

CLYDE E. & PAT CORLE<br />

Principal Broker & Managing Partner<br />

LUNCHEON SPONSORS<br />

MARK LOGES<br />

REALTOR®, Senior Sales Associate


THANK YOU FOR<br />

ATTENDING THE<br />

WOMEN'S<br />

COUNCIL<br />

OF OHIO<br />

BIG BROTHER<br />

<strong>Scholarship</strong><br />

<strong>Luncheon</strong><br />

Without your support, we couldn't continue<br />

to fight for our communities and for<br />

"Democracy in Housing".<br />

Program designed by<br />

Jill S. Harrison, CEO<br />

770.896.8723<br />

jill@lloydrochellellc.com<br />

wc<strong>of</strong>ohio.net

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