“Women in Relocation” Holds Spring Event at Brown Harris Stevens Office in New York City

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NEW YORK – (July 25, 2008) – “Women in Relocation” a New York City-based group of relocation professionals in the Tri-State area, held their Spring Event on Wednesday, June 30th, 2008. Dedicated to providing a forum to meet and network with colleagues, the group is committed to making a positive contribution to real estate and global communities.(Left to right): Silvana Malpelli, Brown Harris Stevens; Beth Heard-Laffey, Sotheby's Realty; Ruth Chizzini, Houlihan Lawrence; Leslie Goldberg, Friedberg Properties; Marie Montchal, Daniel Gale Sotheby's; Donna Conte, Terrie O'Connor Realtors; Barbara Hallen, Hudson Shores Realtors; Dawn Fetherston, Diane Turton Realtors; Kimberly Barkoff, Daniel Gale Sotheby's; Teresa Morrison, Friedberg Properties; Pam Chute, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World; Gail Fatizzi, Westchester Real Estate; Sandra Torres, Brown Harris Stevens and Kathleen Coumo, Christie's Great Estates.The event was kicked off at Brown Harris Stevens’ new flagship office on 445 Park Avenue, New York NY with a clothing drive for Dress for Success. The group then named the charity to which “Women in Relocation” would support this year. “Teaneck Family Assistance Center”, one of eight found in New Jersey, whose mission is to serve soldiers, their families and veterans of the Uniformed Services, will receive its donations, as well as coverage on the website, www.womeninrelo.com. They provide many programs such as: Boy and Girl Scout Troops that helps students with deployment; a food pantry that is stocked by generosity of members and organizations; monthly bus trips for family members; workshops for adult, teens and youth; and Family Readiness Meetings held monthly.“Women in Relocation” meet twice annually and are planning their Third Holiday Luncheon and Silent Auction on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 in New York City. For more information, e-mail info@womeninrelo.com.About “Women in Relocation”“Women in Relocation” is comprised of real estate professionals representing companies from New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. The group was founded in November 2006 by Silvana Malpelli, Senior Vice President, Director of Relocation and Business Development for Brown Harris Stevens Relocation Services.