VIP is OK with ME!

You know ~ all the work I've done to build and engage with my community is TOTALLY worth it ~ especially when I get invited to VIP events!

Last night I had the great privilege of being invited to local trendy Sabo 2011 Spring Collection VIP party at British Columbia's only Thomas Sabo store-in-store boutique located at McBurney Junction one of my FAVE little stores in the heart of Langley City.  Katy Perry is the new Brand Ambassador for Thomas Sabo and so appropriately we shopped in style with pink champagne and yummy little cupcakes!

Just one of the many stations with gorgeous charms 

This little guy is in my future for sure!

McBurney Junction is a jewel in our town and carry the most stylish, classy furniture collections and also offer interior design packages! Owners Karla, Nikki and Karla's husband, Reid have proven that STYLE does live in the valley!

Tod and I with Owner Karla and her pink wig!! (In honor of Katy:))

I left with my little goodie bag with this adorable charm bracelet! Thanks McBurney Junction and Urban Life Media ~ I LOVE IT! Can't wait to pick up my stacked rings!!  SOOO pretty! 
See all the great pics at McBurney Junction's FaceBook page here - don't forget to like them!!

Langley Christmas Bureau Ho Ho Ho!!

The spirit of Christmas is alive and well and you can experience it early when you visit the Langley Christmas Bureau where we went for a tour and a visit with my very good friend and Langley "Staple" Jim McGregor who can always be found contributing his time to a worthy cause!  Leigh Castron has been with Langley Chrismas Bureau for 11 years and there are many "Elves" working tirelessly to serve families in need.
Please register online at www.langleychristmasbureau to be matched with a family or bring an unwrapped toy or item (special need for 'cool things' for the teenagers ie: hoodies) to our December Fraser Valley Social Media Meetup. We'll be collecting toys for the Christmas Bureau (December 16th at Agave Grill 7 pm) and we'll deliver it on your behalf!

Donalda Whaites,Leigh Castron and Jim McGregor show off 1 of the boys toy rooms. Coast Capital generously provides the much needed space!

Energizer Canada donates the batteries so the toys can keep going and going and going :)

Little tykes room!

Langley Literacy Association provides 1600 new books!

Interview with Mary Reeves ~ Executive Director Big Brothers Big Sisters Langley

We had the fabulous opportunity to meet with Mary Reeves, Executive Director of Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Langley this week to discuss many of the ongoing programs.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is very focused on offering mentoring programs to kids in need of some guidance and some friendship.

Their Mission Statement:
We commit to Langley's young people that we will be leaders in providing them with the highest quality, volunteer based mentoring programs.

Their Vision Statement:
Every child in the Langleys who needs a mentor, has a mentor.



Join Big Brothers Big Sisters at their annual Charity Auction

NOVEMBER 25TH, 7 P.M.

COLLECTIBLES, SPORTS MEMORABILIA, GIFTS, TOYS,

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

AND LOTS OF OTHER GREAT STUFF.

COME EARLY FOR DINNER

FOR MOR INFORMATION OR TO PROVIDE A DONATION

EMAIL: bbslang@telus.net
 
 

My Social Media Prezi Presentation

This summer I was invited to speak at a couple of Real Estate conventions in Seattle and Portland to discuss how I use Social Media to build my business.

I am often asked about it which is why I started the Fraser Valley Social Media Meetups where I bring in fabulous speakers to talk about all things Social Media, Marketing and Business.  We were recently featured in this Fuel Radio Inspired article too which was a really great surprise! 

Here is my prezi presentation that I delivered to my fellow Realtors:

Social Media Journey on Prezi

If you have any questions about Social Media Strategy or tools, or Real Estate needs, please don't hesitate to ask!

Cheers!

Where Everyone Knows Your Name

Hey there, hi there, ho there! 

I want to take this opportunity to invite you to join our Fraser Valley Social Media Meetup that is taking the Valley by storm!  I founded this group with the intention to build our business relationships in the valley and offer truly valuable high level learning in all realms including Social Media, Business and Marketing.  We also focus strongly on the 'Social' side of things and encourage the networking and enjoying each other's company!!

We only just launched in April of this year but we've already had so many fabulous meetups and we've grown to over 200 members (or Socialites ;)

Guest presenters have included:
1. Stephen Jagger - owner of Ubertor/Reached/ and OutsourcingThings.com
2. Kye Grace - partner at Debruyn Design
3. Rich Patterson - owner of Big Coast Brands
4. Roy Osing - Author of Be Different or Be Dead
and this month I'm happy to announce that Shane Gibson - Co-author of Sociable and his newest book with Jay Conrad Levinson Guerrilla Social Media Marketing

We hold monthly meetings every 3rd Thursday at 7pm at Agave Grill in Langley on 200th Street. (this month is the exception - we'll be meeting on Wednesday, October 20th to accomodate our presenter who has to jet set off for some out of town meetings on our usual meetup date). 

May I offer some tips on how to get the most out of our meetups?

1.  Sign up!
2.  Post a picture and a brief profile!!  This allows us all to know who you are and give us the chance to recognize you in person.  Additionally I may notice that you work in an industry that I may require - who knows where the business will potentially come from!
3. Leave your sales speak at the door!  This group is meant to form relationships organically...that means you'll probably have to come back for more than one meetup because it takes a little time to build genuine relationships!
4. You can add the Meetup app on your iphone and check in to let your social network know where you are and you can even upload pictures on site to our meetup group with Snapup!
4. Stick around AFTER the presentations!  There is HUGE value in the networking and socializing!  

As we grow we may offer more events in between - that will all depend on what YOU want!  I love hosting these meetups - we've met so many fabulous people!  I just KNEW there were great people in the Valley - we just needed a way to connect! 

So join up and please spread the word to anyone you think may be appreciate this opportunity!

Cheers!
TLC

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl 4 Kids Sake!

I had the great fortune of participating in Langley's Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl 4 Kids Sake over the weekend and we had a ball! (bowling ball! - oh ok boo hiss - bad joke!) Anyway - my office (Royal LePage Wolstencroft Realty in Langley) raised almost $2700.00!! We raised the 2nd highest amount! And I personally raised over $600!

Mary Reeves - Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters did an AMAZING job of organizing this event and ensured that everyone had a great time! She tirelessly plugs along soliciting funds for a cause she really believes in. I have some respect and admiration for Mary, as does anyone who's ever known her.

I just want to thank Mary for her very important work and let Langley know what a precious gem we have working amongst us!



Cheers Mary and congrats for another amazing event! Can't wait until the golf tournament this summer!