by Jo-Anne LaBuda

 I recently returned from the Keller Williams Family Reunion in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Family Reunion is the name that Keller Williams gives its yearly international convention. 

Approximately 7000 agents attended this event.  The highlights were Gary Keller's "vision speech" for the future, a rousing and enthusiastic general session, informative financial forecasts and over 100 classes and breakout sessions to further agents' experience and improve their service to and for their clients.   

On top of the exceptional education opportunities, we found time to enjoy the French Quarter and have coffee and binets at the Cafe Du Monde which is a very popular outdoor cafe.  A brass quartet played some jazz as we enjoyed our coffee and sweets.  We also had an excellent view of the famous St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Park. 

Later we took the Katrina tour. Viewing the re-building of this great city seemed particularly appropriate since the overall theme of the Family Reunion was "Overcoming Adversity".