Gleaning For The World Says Thank You RE BarCamp Lynchburg

Due to the unique structure of our organization, every dollar we receive enables us to ship approximately $72 in life-saving supplies; such as medicine, food, clothing and disaster relief materials to those in need locally and across the globe.

Gleaning For The World is extremely grateful for the support that the Lynchburg RE BarCamp offered last week. We received $83 in donations, which may not seem like a lot to some, but it will enable us to ship over $5000 worth of supplies.

If you would like to keep up-to-date with our humanitarian aid projects and help us spread the word about our efforts, you can find us at the following places:

www.gftw.org

www.dissasternetwork.org

www.facebook.com/gleaningfortheworld

www.twitter.com/gftw

Thank you again and we would greatly appreciate your continued support through financial donations, volunteering and re-tweets!

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RE BarCamp Lynchburg Survey

The organizers of RE BarCamp Lynchburg appreciate everyone coming together and being so willing to share and give their support.  In an effort to evaluate our results we would really appreciate you taking the time to take this short survey.  It won’t take but a few minutes.

Click here to take our Online Survey

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What I learned as a RE BarCamp Organizer

RE BarCamp Lynchburg is over.  It was so much fun being with so many fantastic minds in one room.  I wanted to make a note of the things I have learned as a RE BarCamp Organizer.

1. Don’t plan any major appointments the day after sleep in.
   

   Why talk when we can tweet?

2. Create an environment where EVERYONE engages.
3. In the beginning planning stages you may have many volunteers and in the end it may come down to just a few but that is ok.
4. Negotiate EVERYTHING.
5. Consider insurance for the event
6. As an organizer consider you personal liability, (I discussed this with my attorney)
7. Make sure attendees have snacks
8. What happens at the event is more important than if everyone can get on line.
9. Get as many local sponsors as possible.
10. The event is for the local people, keep the focus local
11. Get feed back what people want to talk about in the morning and adjust after lunch if needed.
12. Don’t micro-manage.
13. It is a lot more stressful than you would think.
14. Allow others of RE.net to be involved in the planning.
15. Try to do something different just for your RE BarCamp that others have not done yet.  ie… Lynchburg Squares & pickle pens
16. Have fun
17. Organizing a RE BarCamp is harder than you think it is going to be.
18. Organizing a RE BarCamp is not as hard as you think it is going to be.
19. You can’t please everyone
20. The virtual assistant that helped with RE BarCamp Lynchburg was a huge advantage
21. Don’t be shy use the media, TV, Newspaper & Radio to promote.
22. Follow up, Follow up, Follow up.  Check everything twice, three times.
23. Delegate, Delegate, Delegate!
24. Thank your sponsors over and over.
25. Get everything is writing.
26. Use of a screen or projector is okay but discourage power point “presentations”.  Encourage “Demonstrations”

Some of you have been organizers you may add to the list. Some of you have thoughts of what you would like to do if you were an organizer.  Please share your ideas as I have just begun I am sure.

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Sizzle Media Group

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You need ways to work smarter, not harder! To more effectively get your name out there and motivate home buyers! That’s why you are going to ReBar Camp Lynchburg, right?!

Over the past few years Sizzle Media Group has been working with realtors, business owners and entrepreneurs to bring them strategies that have had a dramatic impact on their companies.  

What are these strategies?

• Blogging
• Websites
• Internet Marketing
• Search Engine Optimization
• Social Media Optimization
  

By using sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and ActiveRain the right way you can cut marketing costs and create new potential leads at the exact same time!

With extensive experience in rich internet applications, public relations strategies, online reputation management, content management systems, visually stunning design, blogging and many more integrated marketing strategies, Sizzle Media Group is the right company for your project. AND we can teach you how to use social media the right way to meet your goals.

Go to sizzlemediagroup.com to get started now.

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Georgia’s Subs

Located on Main Street at 915 Galleria.  Georgia has great subs and fast service.  She is offering RE BarCamp Specials.  Prices Include Tax

1)      8 inch Sub w/ drink and chips $5.00 (Choice of Ham & Cheese or  Turkey & Cheese), White or Wheat)

2)      Soup, Grilled Cheese, and Drink $5.00

3)      Sandwich, drink, and chips $3.99 (Choice of Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese, white or wheat bread)

4)      Salads Available – check at registration

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Golden China

Located at 713 Main Street.  Golden China is offering a RE BarCamp Special.

Buffet and Drink $5.75

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Downtown Pizza

Located on 817 ½ Main Street.  They have a RE BarCamp Lynchburg Special for lunch

2 Slices and a Drink $4.00

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Pioneer Closing Agency

Pioneer Closing Agency is a full service title insurance agency serving Central, Southside and Southwestern Virginia.  We have two offices located in Bedford County and in Wythe County.  We perform title examinations, underwrite title insurance and offer settlement services.  We work well with lenders across the nation and offer after-hours and week-end closings for an additional fee, which is unique to our company.  No other agency in this area will go beyond the normal 9 to 5.  We also will travel to you if it is inconvenient for you to come to us.  Depending on the lender, we can offer mail-away closings.  Our fees are reasonable and our employees are friendly and well-trained.  We have 50+ combined years  of service.  We are bonded and CRESPA certified.

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Debut Designs

Debut Designs, recently founded in August of 2009 and based in Blacksburg, VA offers social media consulting, innovative technology and web design for real estate professionals.

These guys understand the power behind leveraging the internet, social media, and applications to work for the real estate professional.  Constantly learning and developing new methods of using social media and the internet to enhance the real estate industry is their goal.

Debut Designs works with you every step of the way to not only provide you with the tools you need but teach you how those tools work and how you can use them to achieve your goals as a real estate professional.

Recently, Debut Designs has partnered with The Mobile Flyer to provide an exciting and innovative way for real estate agents to share listing information with prospects.  Through these types of strategic partnerships, Debut Designs plans to offer the most cutting-edge technology in the industry.

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Hot & Cold Cafe

Hot & Cold Cafe is located at 205 9th Street Lynchburg Va.  Lynchburg’s premiere Indian-Mediterranean Fusion Restaurant.  This is one of my favorite places to eat. They are offering a special deal for RE BarCamp Lynchburg.

Wraps include Soda or Tea: $5.00 + Tax

Chicken Salad Wrap
Chicken Gyro
Falafel Wrap
Hummus Tabouli Wrap
Veggie Cheese Wrap

Buffet is $6.00 + tax (drink extra)

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