The local chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors on Wednesday, February 13 held its first monthly business resource and networking meeting of the year in the elegant Crystal Room at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Presiding over the meeting, and pictured here, were the new officers for 2013, including (L-R): Kim Bass of Remax Renaissance, treasurer; Ann Martin of Coldwell Banker, president; Brenda Pargeon, Crye-Leike, VP of membership; Elaine Boyd Osby, Prudential, president-elect; and Caryl Ann Sikes, Crye-Leike, secretary. Also present at the well-attended meeting were Brenda Brewster, Tennessee chapter president, and Carol Seal, CEO of the Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors. In her address, Seal spoke about the benefits of GCAR membership – specifically the free continuing education courses for Realtors, which to date in 2013 had already numbered 29 hours. The next WCR meeting will take place March 13 at the Home Builders Association at 3221 Harrison Pike from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kim White of River City Company will speak during a spaghetti luncheon and the annual Spring Basket Auction will take place. (David Laprad)