Maxi Fun Day 2020 was not only the 10 Maxi Fun Day, but we were also celebrating the 25th birthday of the Maxi Listing Group
It was a different type of Fun Day because of COVID19 and trying to keep our distance, sanitation and masks where possible.
The usual Appetizers change to lucky packets and popcorn houses that limit exposure. Everybody had to sign their names on the lucky packet and box (Just the way a kiddie's party should be). They had to make choices from the menu in the "lucky packet". There were a few bottles of wine on the table. Everyone could order drinks for their own account as printed on the placemats. They only had to remember to take their Smiley Face Cupcakes for dessert.
The past 25 years have seen many challenges and successes for all involved in real estate. Maxi Fun Day 2020 was originally planned as a birthday celebration, but as 2020 has hit us, it almost developed into something like a survival party. We usually spend 6 months organizing with double the budget... this time it was only 5 weeks since the last “Family meeting” that allowed us to be together and have some of Bellevue’s fine wines and more.
We lifted our glasses to highlight one and every person in the room who was involved in real estate in 2020. "WE HAVE SURVIVED." We were not only talking about Covert19 but also about many changes and influences in our industry over the years. Every time we think it's bad... and yet we get through again. We lifted our glasses to say: CHEERS TO EVERY SURVIVOR in the room.
We thanked our sponsors once again for being able to press your button again!! It is not only the financial help but also your availability every time we need information and support. We pushed a lot of their buttons during the Lockdown time, to try to pass on the information and assist and motivate everyone. We made them all our Honorary Maxi Group partners and presented them with a framed certificate!!
We focussed on our Maxi members again.
It takes ENDURANCE, HARD WORK, GUTS, GOOD COOPERATION, FRIENDSHIP & MAXI GROUP to be a survivor!! We awarded a few gift boxes to them:
For ENDURANCE
According to the information at hand, the agent who has been the longest in the field is Cecelia. She started as an agent in 1985. Cecelia, we take our hats off to you... WOW.
For HARD WORK
Marelize were by far the agent who puts the most stock on Maxi during 2020 and with such accuracy and some extra information. Your hard work makes it easy for us as a group to work on your properties.
For GUTS
Linda was called forward. As you know, we have processed the instructions for Covit19 and purchased the necessary so that we can hold open houses safely. One of the facts over the years is clear that properties that have open houses sell better and faster than those that are put up without an open house. After we sent out notes and working methods, everyone was still incredibly careful out holding open houses.... and Then Linda did the 1st one.. it took GUTS and trust...
GOOD COOPERATION
Carinda is our Maxi vice-chairman. She is always available if I need a quick opinion or ear and is the only one who was willing to take the position. In her energetic and gentle way, she has been working in the Maxi group for years and supports everyone where she can.
FRIENDSHIP
I thanked Gerardine for her FRIENDSHIP and that she is always willing to help with all the CRAZY THINGS LIKE MAXI FUN DAYS that I undertake.
THE MAXI GROUP
When I took over the chairmanship 11 years ago, Dawie was the chairman. During his leadership, a group of us put together the structure and drew up a constitution and dispute procedure. This opened the way to our current form in which we can keep up with the frequent changes and grow as a group and not shrink as is, unfortunately, the case with many groups.
FOUNDER MEMBERS
Juanita & Jannette were called to the front to remember everyone who was present at the founding meeting. It was a very hectic meeting with many interesting characters... it was held in Dickson's house with talkative agents like Victor, Thys, Marion, Juanita, and others. Our quieter agents like Janette and Peter who were there on Cecelia's behalf had their mouths hanging open and Schalk struggled to get Thys, myself, and Victor to be quiet. But out of the jolly chaos, Maxi Brackenfell Group was founded, which has now been changed into Maxi Groep since we expanded. Of all the founder members there are only five of us left... Koti, Cecelia, Juan, Juanita, Jannette.
We had a lot of FUN with this birthday celebration/survival party. Just as a Maxi Fun Day should be, even the difficult Covert19 year!! After the Maxi function here is a music evening at the venue for those who still want to stay on a bit.
