tion that she has devoted countless hours to for 15 years and running. During her time with SafeKids, Debbie has participated in all aspects of the organization, but is heavily involved in events and fundraising. One such programthat she is passionate about is the Prom Promise, which is a re-enact- ment of a prom night gone wrong by the actions of a drunken student driver. Debbie also works with SafeKids in teaching ex- pectant mothers how to properly install car seats. Both Jerry and Debbie received recog-


nition during the GAR Awards Luncheon, which was held during GAR’s Inaugural Meeting, and each will receive funds to direct to the charity of their choice. The Good Neighbor Award is in its fourth year and honors REALTORS®


in Georgia who


have made an extraordinary commitment to their community.


TOP (L-R): Debbie Jones receives her Good Neighbor Award from 2012 GAR President Bill Boatman.


BELOW (L-R): Jerry Johnson receives his Good Neighbor Award from Bill Boatman.


YPN FIVE HONORED AS ACHIEVERS


GAR’s Special Recognition Committee selected five members of the Young Professionals Network (YPN) as 2013 Young Achievers. Each honoree was selected based on their business suc- cess and devotion to the REALTOR® organization.The Young Achievers are:


Kendall Butler >> Maura Neill >> Joey Tucker >> Todd Tucker >>


Troup County Board Atlanta Board


Athens Area Board Atlanta Board


Jana Waycaster >> Northeast Atlanta Metro Association


for GAR Officer Nominations


Nominations for GAR Officers and NAR Directors for 2014 are


due in the GAR office no later than April 15, 2013. Nominations may be submitted for President-Elect, the four Vice President po- sitions, Regional Director for Regions 1, 2, 6, 7, and 9, and NAR Directors-at-Large. The GAR Nominating Committeewill meet on May 7, 2013, to se-


lect a slate of officers and directors for 2014. The list of nominees will be published in the July/August issue ofGeorgia REAL


TOR®


magazine. Names in addition to those recommended by the Nominating


Committee may be placed in nomination by giving written notice of intent to be a candidate for a particular office as stated in the Bylaws of the Georgia Association of REALTORS®


. Said nomination


must be received in the GAR office no later than 30 days following the Nominating Committee’s meeting in May. Please CLICK HERE to download a nomination form.


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“These young achievers represent the future of real estate in Georgia,” said President Robin Lance. “Judging from their accomplishments and drive, the future of real estate in Georgia and the REALTOR®


organization looks very bright,” she added.


BELOW: Young Achievers accepted their plaques from 2013 GAR President Robin Lance at the YPN Networking event, held on Monday, Jan. 28, at Cinco on Akers Mill


Road in Atlanta. (l-r) Joey Tucker, Maura Neill, GAR President Robin Lance, Jana Waycaster, Kendall Butler, and Todd Tucker.


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