Women's Council of REALTORS®- Madison Metro Chapter was awarded the 2005 Chapter Excellence "Gold" and 2005 Chapter of the Year at the Mid-Year Meeting in Washington, D.C. on May 19, 2006. These awards are based on chapter effectiveness, membership value, communication, and leadership development. The Madison Metro Chapter was 1 of 17 chapters throughout the United States to receive the 2005 Chapter of the Year Award.

(Left to Right) Sara Anderson (2003 & 2004 President, WCR-Madison Metro Chapter) Gail Hartnett (2006 WCR-National President) Roberta Vellucci (2005 & 2006 Secretary, WCR-Madison Metro Chapter)

Madison Metro Chapter was established in 2003 to assist Madison area REALTORS® with their professional growth. The Madison Metro Chapter has 109 members and is a community of real estate professionals creating business opportunities, developing skills for the future, and achieving individual potential for success. In 2005 the Madison Metro Chapter established a Scholarship Fund available to members for continuing education and designations. The Madison Metro Chapter community involvement extends to the YWCA Third Street Shelter and Habitat for Humanity. For information, e-mail Kathy Zastrow at zastrow@firstweber.com.

The Madison Metro Chapter is affiliated with the Women's Council of REALTORS®, a national professional development organization with 14,000 members.