10/24 Meeting

Hi all --

A great showing today, thanks everyone. Who knew that Petrushka had such funny and revealing anecdotes to share about both Jason and Genia? Wow. I would never have believed it if I hadn't been sitting right there...

To recap, there were 19 in attendance today with Trina Olsen from Wolf Corporate Housing providing a fabulous bottle of wine and a great presentation to boot. The wine went to Paul Hajeck for asking a series of what I can only assume to be canned questions, based on their insighful nature and Trina's ability to whack them out of the ballpark...I'm sorry, but you just don't do that without practice.

In part, here's what I gleaned from Trina's presentation: If you know of anyone moving into the area but they are unsure of which neighborhood they would like to settle in, direct them to Trina as she can get them a place to stay with all the amenities of a home (fully furnished), with all the services of a hotel (on-staff housecleaning), all for an economical price. People in such a scenario would then be able to live in the neighborhood of their choice on a trial basis and see if it is a good match. On the other side of the equation for Wolf Corp. Housing, if you know of someone with a vacant property who would like to have it occupied by quality, pre-screened occupants, Trina will in effect lease the property from the owners, assume the risk and responsibility for the condition of the property and sublet it to the aforementioned quality, pre-screened occupants. Property owners then receive the following: a check in the mail and someone keeping their property occupied and secured. A win, win, win.

Giving a brief presentation just before Trina was Alfred Pilialoha, the Community Development Director for Airway Heights. Alfred gave a quick overview of the growth that has been occurring in Airway Heights along with some hints about the type of business that they are hoping to attract to the area. Thanks, Alfred.

Regarding other guests, Kyle Klippert from Standard Digital Print Co. was in attendance, as was Jodi Woodwell (sitting in for Genia), Vice President of Business Resources for Greater Spokane Inc. Don Cain, of Print Elements, will be attending in the stead of Troy Watson from here on out. Welcome, Don!

On the attendance front, I know of excused absences for Dean Marshall, Genia Seghetti and Jason Farrow. I didn't hear from James Hicks, John Gilchrist or Tami Sevier so if anyone received a message from them, please pass it on to me.

Finally, the leads -- we had a flurry of 'em. First, the leads passed: Genia Seghetti (6), John Sutherland (3), Paul Hajeck (2), Grant Sorge (2), Carol Reynolds (1), Chris Hagerman (1) and Dean Marshall (1) for a total of 16 leads. Leads received: Dianne LaValley (1), Grant Sorge (3), Paul Hajeck (3), Petrushka Pavlovich (3), John Sutherland (2), Mark Pond (2), for a total of, um.... 14. Dianne or Dean, some accounting help here? I fear the leads were coming faster than I could keep track of them so if I missed anyone, I both apologize and ask that you please set me straight.

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Cheers and see you all in November.

~Mark