I -85 NORTH BOARD On Thursday, April 22, the Atlanta Board held their
Centennial Celebration. More than 600 people attended to celebrate the board’s 100 year anniversary.
The board would like to thank the Historical Committee for their efforts over the past three years in making this event successful and come to life.
ATLANTA BOARD
On Thursday, May 6, more than 450 people attended the 21st annual ABR charity auction, “Gold Rush.” Many attendees walked away with great deals on incredible vacations, spa and advertising packages. Tom Spurlin did a fantastic job as auctioneer! Pro- ceeds will be distributed to Habitat for Humanity and the Atlanta Board’s Educational Foundation. A special thanks to First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) and the Atlanta Journal Constitution for their sponsorship at the grand level. In addition, the board would like to thank Wells Fargo Home Mort- gage for their $35,000 donation, which will go to- wards the board’s ninth Habitat home.
GEORGIA CHAPTER CRS
The Chapter would like to congratulate Shirley Smith and Tom O’Rourke for their recent REALTOR achievements. Smith
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was awarded the 2009 CRS of the Year and O’Rourke was named the Association Executive of the Year at the 2010 GAR Inaugural Meeting in Charleston. These two awards are pre- sented to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the Georgia CRS Chapter. A large number of CRS designees and candidates from
around the state attended a recent general membership meet- ing.Attendees were treated to lunch while hearing what Ralph Williams, President of Williams RealtyAssociates, LLC, had to say about “The State of the Real Estate Industry From a Bank- ing Consultant’s Perspective.”
In 2010, the Chapter with a Heart Committee continues to go strong. Greg Waldhour, chair of the committee, is working on several fund raisers to benefit their three primary charities:
° The Fisher House at Ft. Gordon; ° The GAR Scholarship Fund and; ° The Ronald McDonald House
® with several locations throughout Georgia.
In March and April, the committee held several raffle drawings with the top prize being a week stay in a condo in Mexico.
On March 31, members of the I-85 North Board (I-85 NBOR) held a work day at two of Peace Place’s transitional housing sites. Peace Place was created as a safe shelter to assist battered women and their children with rebuilding their lives, independently and free of abuse. Barrow, Banks and Jackson Counties are their primary service area. More than 15 members rolled up their sleeves to scrap, paint, clean, rake, weed and trim trees. Some members that partici- pated in the work day were Deborah Burdette, Katie Clack, Kelly Combs, Todd Corbin, Kelli Crocker, Deborah Edwards, Becky Finney, An- gela McKinney, Chuck Searcy, Crystal Weise and the staff from Legacy Landscaping.
BELOW:
Board President-Elect Crystal Weise and current Board
President Deborah Burdetteteam team together to support this wonderful cause.
ATHENS
AREA ASSOCIATION On April 13, 2010, the Athens Area Association (AAAR) Public
Relations Committee held a blood drive to benefit the American
Red Cross. More than 35 AAAR members volunteered to roll up their sleeves and donate blood. The PR Committee
ABOVE: A total of 33 units were collected
thanks to members like Linda Carol Porterfield who donated blood.
has scheduled another drive for August 10, 2010. Contact the AAAR at 706.353.1126 for more information.
ATLANTA COMMERCIAL BOARD
The Community Service Committee held their an- nual fundraiser on Thursday, May 20, at the Park Tavern located at the edge of Piedmont Park. More than 250members, sponsors and guests at- tended the event. The board extends apprecia- tion to Craig Hall, Chairman, Jackie Gauthreaux, Co-Chair and the more than 50 members of the committee for their dedication and commitment.
The proceeds from this event benefited The Study
Hall. A $32,000 check was presented to the Study Hall’s Executive Director, Jacquetta Watkins.
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