Yes, as Bob Dylan used to sing, things are changing …even the TREEFCenter site!

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything here — work and trips have dominated my schedule — but it’s time that I gave you an update.

First, the bad news…

Sometime in January, our TREEFCenter website was hacked, apparently maliciously. Although most of the blog posts were left intact, almost all of our links were broken and a few still don’t work. Also, all of our other pages (including some EXCELLENT resources for instructors and trainers) were wiped out altogether …although our web guru has managed to restore much of what was lost.

We are still in the process of rebuilding this website. It won’t take final shape overnight; we want to “take advantage” of this disruption to rethink what kinds of resources we can provide and how to put them online (and keep them updated) most effectively! We appreciate your patience and support.

Now, for the GOOD news…

1.  As you can tell from the masthead, we have expanded the focus of the TREEFCenter site. Henceforth, it will be designated the “TREEF Center for Learning & Leadership”.  Leadership development has always been an interest and passion of the Foundation, and TREEF has sponsored or facilitated every Leadership TAR program for the Tennessee Association of REALTORS since the inception of that program. Providing resources for leaders and good leadership is just as important for the future of our industry as providing good instruction and training!

2.  We plan to expand the ranks of Contributing Editors for this blog! If you have a genuine interest in leadership (esp. of the servant leadership variety) and/or a passionate interest in the art and science of good instruction and would like to share your occasional thoughts in written form with others in the industry, please contact me.  Use the Contact form on this website and email me with a sample of your writing and a brief description of your interests & things you would like to write about!

That’s it for now!  I hope everyone’s year has gotten off to a good start DESPITE the clouds over the economy!

– Pug Scoville