The start of the final quarter of the calendar year means that it is that special time of year again! It is time to begin preparations for Interfaith Family Service’s Annual Christmas Store. Interfaith Family Services hosts an Annual Christmas Store to provide homeless families with children a Christmas to remember.

This year, the store will be open on Tuesday, December 6, Wednesday, December 7, and Thursday, December 8, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Our families and recent graduates from the program are invited to attend one of the evening stores. Each evening, two separate stores are set up: one in our main building, which is full of gifts for children aged 0–18, and one in our Children’s Area, which is set up with gifts for adults. Both the parents and the children have the unique opportunity to "shop" for each other and pick out gifts free of charge!

I have provided the link below if you all would like to participate this year. 

link:  https://a.co/1AJwALs  (be sure to select IFS Christmas Store as the delivery address)

To learn more about Interfaith Family Services, please click here.

Lauren Herring's presentation at the fall conference is now available. Click the link below to download a copy.

New Perspectives on Mobility: Promote Wellbeing to Ensure Success

The 2022 Worldwide ERC® Global Workforce Symposium is coming up October 25 - 28 in Las Vegas! Join industry experts, colleagues, and myself for a chance to expand your knowledge, strategize, and connect with everyone in attendance. Register today: https://buff.ly/3QxRKVS and use promo code NTRP22 to help us to receive a complimentary registration. #GWS2022

One of  North Texas Relocation Professional's outreach efforts is through Interfaith Family Services. Interfaith has assigned a family to NTRP. The family is scheduled to move in to their new apartment at the end of this month. Take a look at the list below of household items that are needed for the new family. Any help is greatly appreciated. If you are planning to purchase items, please notify Dana Winans at dana.winans@winansbhg.com. If you would like to donate money, Dana and Katie will purchase items from the list below and deliver to Interfaith Family Services.

The 2022 North Texas Relocation Professionals Board of Directors approved three scholarships to be awarded by the NTRP Scholarship committee. The Scholarships were awarded during the NTRP Luncheon on April 14, 2022. 

3rd Place - Adedire Owulebaja, JJ Pearce High School - $1,000

2nd Place - Dalya Kinsizer, Denton High School - $1,500

1st Place - Elise Pham, LD Bell High School - $2,500 plus $1,000 contributed by Worldwide ERC Foundation for Workforce Mobility

 From left to right: Dayla Kinsizer, Elise Pham, and Adedire Owulebaja

Congratulations to these recipients and their families!

Dear Regional Leaders:  I am writing to ask for your help for a good cause.  The Foundation Board of Trustees has voted to match up to $30,000 in donations for Ukraine relief.  Could you help us spread the word to your networks using this link and/or the attached jpg?  Many thanks, Lynn

https://www.worldwideerc.org/foundation

What:                    CRP Review Class 2022

When:                   4/28/2022 8:30 am – 5:00 PM CST

Location:             Baird & Warner (Virtual Option Available)

                                120 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2000

                                Chicago, IL  60603

Session Registration:

$50 - CRC Members

$100 - Non CRC Members

Register through March 18^th for a chance to win complimentary course materials 

* All attendees are responsible for bringing CRP course materials to the session. Purchase materials and register for the CRP Exam through Worldwide ERC CRP Site

 (please note all materials should be ordered by March 31^st to ensure delivery prior to session)

Patricia Ann Pollard CRP, GMS, SGDS

United Real Estate Group

Patricia began her Real Estate career in the 1980s as a Texas licensed Realtor with her career path evolving to Corporate Relocation Management. 

Patricia’s background was based extensively in Third Party Relocation, Relocation Department Management, Business Development and Client Relations. 

She is a recipient of a Distinguished Service Award from Worldwide ERC; a Contributor to Mobility magazine; Member of the Navy Federal Credit Union Broker Advisory Board; TRN Board and past President of the Relocation Directors Council and RDC Chair in 2019.

Patricia always strived for excellence in all her endeavors and believes diversification of business streams remains the foundation for growth and success within any department.

She specializes in working with HR Professionals and Recruiters to assist them in developing programs to support the employee experience and enhance benefits to relocating employees.

Relationships and strategic alliances are the foundation for her long-standing business partnerships.

Patricia was highly regarded relocation professional, a frequent speaker and panelist at Relocation Industry events.

She has earned her Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) and Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) designations from Worldwide ERC.  She also has her Senior Global Destination Services (SGDS) from Relocation Directors Council.

When not working she could be found enjoying time with her family and friends.  She is involved with the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation, the Northwest Chapter of the American Heart Foundation, and the SPCA.

Patricia died in August 2021.  This is a reminder of the importance of making others aware of the gratitude we feel for their contributions both personally and professionally.

It’s with heartfelt pride that we award the 2021 Saul Gresky Award to Patricia Pollard.

To contact our Social Media Committee regarding social engagement, please email Amber Gibson or Aaron Florez at NTRPsocialmedia@gmail.com

NTRP is pleased to announce that the Q2 Newsletter is now available for your reading enjoyment. Read all the news: NTRP 2021-Q2 Newsletter