I hope that you have been enjoying your summer. As President of CREW Boston, I would like to personally welcome you to another exciting year as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary with outstanding programming, networking events and professional development opportunities. 
 
While we have been virtual for the past 18 months, our commitment to providing excellence in programming and networking opportunities remained steadfast with a record number of events for our membership. We are looking forward to getting back to in-person this year. Be on the lookout for a full calendar of events and opportunities to get involved, beginning with our September luncheon program.

CREW Boston is pleased to announce the promotion of Laura Domenico to Executive Director. Laura joined the organization in 1998 and with over 20 years of experience, she will be integral as the organization looks to the future.  In this role, with her dedication to the organization and institutional knowledge, Laura will be responsible for continuing CREW Boston mission to promote the advancement and parity of all women within the commercial real estate industry. She will enable us to better serve the needs of our members and partners as well as drive the short and long-term goals of the organization.
 
To support Laura in this role, CREW Boston is hiring a part-time administrator. Please spread the word of this job opportunity to your network.

CREW Boston is offering 2 grants to members to cover the IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL registration fee to attend the CREW Network Convention from September 28-30th. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. EST on Friday, July 23, 2021. APPLY TODAY!

The CREW Network Convention brings together commercial real estate leaders from all around the globe for deal making, business networking, industry education and leadership development. If you are looking to expand your business network and learn about the latest trends, technologies and innovative projects in our industry, this event is for you. The 2021 Convention will be a hybrid event. You have the opportunity to join us in-person at The Mirage in Las Vegas or virtually via our digital convention platform.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the election of the nominees to the Board of Directors & CREW Network Delegate shall be held virtually at 12:00 PM Eastern on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the CREW Boston Annual Meeting. All members should register for the Annual Meeting by clicking here.

CREW Boston President, Laura Gregoriadis with DGC will preside over the meeting and introduce the 2021-2022 CREW Boston President, Kerry Hawkins with JLL.

The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the 2021-2022 CREW Boston Board of Directors and Delegate to the CREW Network.  Nominations will be presented to our membership for confirmation at the Annual Meeting in June 2021. In addition, the Board of Directors is, again, accepting nominations from any current, or past, Board Member interested in serving as the 2022 - 2023 President, which will include serving as President-Elect for 2021 - 2022.

If you have ever considered applying for the Board in the past, or if this is the first time, we strongly recommend that you review the information and/or speak to any current Board members, as they would be happy to answer any questions about serving on CREW Boston’s Board or in the Delegate role. If you have any questions regarding the nomination process, please do not hesitate to reach out to Jill Sharif, Chair of the Nominating Committee.

Join us for our annual Holiday Gift Drive to benefit the Carolina Hill Shelter. For over 10 years, members have purchased gifts for families staying at the Carolina Hill Shelter over the holidays, who without our member’s assistance may not have received gifts during the holiday season. This year we have 17 families with 42 children and parents to buy for so if you are interested in making their holidays special, please email laura@crewboston.org to sign up.

This annual CREW Boston tradition is a wonderful way to help brighten the spirits of children and families in need. Carolina Hill is a private, non-profit corporation operating as a transitional shelter for homeless families.

CREW Boston has formed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force. The task force consists of board members and members-at-large that represent a diverse mix of industry niche, age and race. The task force is responsible for recommending goals and action items, to make our organization more inclusive and to provide programming focused on DEI topics while staying true to our mission. We do not have all the answers yet, but we are committed as an organization to thoroughly review our own policies and procedures, and to also have thoughtful conversations about how we can effectuate change in the industry. 
 
We want to hear from you!  The DEI Task Force is requesting your input. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey by Friday, November 6th. Your input will help shape CREW Boston’s short-term and long-term action items. 

Members interested in participating in the 2020-2021 CREW Boston Mentor Program have the opportunity to apply to be a mentor or mentee through Friday, November 6th. Matches will be made in November/December with the kick-off lunch on January 7, 2021.

CREW Boston is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2020-2021 Leadership Series: Discover Your Leadership Potential, tailored to provide our members with skills needed to add value in your role, think strategically about how to adapt during uncertain times, and connect with other CREW Boston women to build and deepen your networks. The Leadership Series will consist of three synchronous, 90-minute sessions facilitated by one of Orange Grove Consulting’s top facilitators. All applications must be received by October 8, 2020. Click here to learn more.

I hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. I also hope that you have found time to enjoy your summer, taking time to relax and re-energize for the year ahead. As President of CREW Boston, I would like to personally welcome you back for another exciting year of outstanding programs, networking and professional development. While we remain virtual for the time being, our commitment to providing excellence in programming and networking opportunities remains steadfast. Over the last four months, CREW Boston and CREW Network have provided three times as many programs as in a typical year – all of which were complimentary to CREW Boston members. As I mentioned at the Annual Meeting, our theme for 2020-2021 is Discovery. In these uncertain times, we are learning, adapting and moving forward. In an effort to acknowledge current challenges, we have increased and extended our early renewal discount through December 18, 2020.