YOUR NECK OF THE WOODSLocal Board & AE ForumIn <strong>Mississippi</strong>, there are 21 local boards servicing <strong>REALTORS</strong> ® in every corner <strong>of</strong> the state. Here’s what’s going on in their communities:Biloxi-Ocean SpringsThe MARPAC auction held April 27 was a huge success.A festive group <strong>of</strong> REALTOR ® members, affiliates andsponsors were in attendance. Thanks to the hard workand coordination <strong>of</strong> the MARPAC Committee. We willagain meet our contribution goal for 2005. Pleasenote: The association <strong>of</strong>fice and board store moved to2000A Bienville Blvd. in Ocean Springs.ClarksdaleNo information provided.ClevelandNo information provided.Four CountyNo information provided.Golden TriangleThe association recently produced Lowndes CountyMaps as a fundraiser and a community service project.Maps were supplied to our Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce toaid in promoting our community. Map CommitteeChairperson Gerry Holliman presented enlarged laminatedmaps to local fire departments and 9-1-1. In thepolitical arena, the association reviewed candidatesand contributed to eight campaigns using availablelocal MARPAC funds.GreenvilleIn April, Greenville <strong>REALTORS</strong> ® worked with Habitat forHumanity. In May, they participated in GreenvilleCleanup Day. Lila McRight had a HUGE birthday bash atthe country club. <strong>REALTORS</strong> ® and family attended.GreenwoodThe Greenwood Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>REALTORS</strong> ® has a goal forthe year to help our local <strong>REALTORS</strong> ® get their CEhours locally. So far we have 16 hours <strong>of</strong> CE scheduled.We are continuing to serve at the Community Kitchenmonthly and have recently donated 100 dinner plates.GrenadaUnder the leadership <strong>of</strong> President Stephanie LeClair,we are enjoying another successful year. Our 2005 <strong>of</strong>ficersinclude President-Elect Steve Couch andSecretary/Treasurer Kay Staten. Serving on the MARPr<strong>of</strong>essional Standards are Ray Branscome and BonnieHankins. Our Board has been actively supporting ourtroops overseas and at home. We are especially proud<strong>of</strong> two <strong>of</strong> our own stationed in Babil, Iraq, SpecialistTommy Kerr and Captain Danny Sivley.Gulf CoastThe Gulf Coast Affiliate Committee recently hosted ourfirst “REALTOR ® Night Out” which was a huge success. . . fun, food, relaxation and networking.In addition, our Political Action Committee held anRPAC silent auction in conjunction. Awesome itemswere donated by many . . . a week at Myrtle Beach; twogourmet dinners prepared by member and chef,Charlie Green; a Beau Rivage Weekend Getaway; andmore. Our Community Development Committee ishard at work on our Third Annual Charity GolfTournament to be held August 6. Come on down!HattiesburgThe Hattiesburg Area <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>REALTORS</strong> ® andthe Greater Hattiesburg Home Builders have beenheavily involved in campaigning for support <strong>of</strong> theLamar County Bond Issue by running television, radioand print advertising. The Community ServiceCommittee is sponsoring a HUGE fundraiser called“For the Kids” to raise money to purchase classroomsupplies for area public schools in our jurisdiction.The fundraiser will consist <strong>of</strong> a public auction to beheld in July.JacksonThe Jackson <strong>Association</strong> negotiated special rates for itsmembers for both the desktop and wireless versions <strong>of</strong>Pocket Real Estate and began giving the first 500copies away free the week <strong>of</strong> May 2. Weekly classes oninstallation and use <strong>of</strong> PRE have begun, taught by DaneSkirtech, at the <strong>Association</strong> Office. The MLS Book isnow provided to members in PDF format on CD.LaurelThe Laurel Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>REALTORS</strong> ® would like to welcomenew members Janet Sims <strong>of</strong> Sims Realty andRuss Griffin <strong>of</strong> C<strong>of</strong>fin and Love Properties. Our boardalso welcomes four new affiliates: Jonathan Shows,Mitch Bryant, Mike Astin and Loranne Paige. TheLaurel Board would like to thank our affiliates for allthat they do for us.MeridianThe Grievance Committee completed annual training.Laura Miller and Cathy Feltenstein attended NAR’sMidYear Meetings in Washington, D.C. Spokespersontraining was held in May. Our Picnic & “Best LegsContest” will be held on June 14th. And eight hours <strong>of</strong>Law CE is scheduled for June 23.NatchezThe Natchez Board would like to welcome new memberNancy Durkin, with Prudential Stedman & Assoc.We are getting ready for MAR’s Convention & EXPO. Weare looking for large attendance.North CentralDuring our April membership meeting, the NorthCentral Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>REALTORS</strong> ® raised funds to be donatedto the Family Readiness Group comprised <strong>of</strong> spouses,families and friends <strong>of</strong> deployed soldiers. Themoney raised will help send care packages to the men<strong>of</strong> the Oxford National Guard Unit, Alpha Company, 2-198 Armor, who are currently serving in Iraq.NortheastOur Board is growing! In the late 90’s we averagedabout 185 members, and we now have 249. In the pastour Board has had annual fundraisers from luncheonsto auctions to raise money for charity. But, after raisingour local dues only $10.00 this year, we were ableto give Habitat for Humanity a check for $2,250 anddidn’t need volunteers!NorthwestNWMAR hosted a Ride for the Troops in April thatraised over $9,000 for local troops and their families.The event drew approx 460 motorcycle riders and wasa huge success! Thank you to all who volunteered theirtime and effort to work the event! To see event photos,visit: http://nwmar.net.Pearl RiverOn February 21, Cynthia Nelson came on board as ournew <strong>Association</strong> Executive replacing Trey Crawford.Cynthia was originally hired on a part-time basis butdue to exceptional performance and board progressionshe has recently been moved up to full-time. TheBoard held its Annual Banquet honoring their “MillionDollar Producers” on March 19, 2005.SouthwestNo information provided.Vicksburg/Warren CountyThe Vicksburg-Warren County Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>REALTORS</strong> ®kicked <strong>of</strong>f spring by sponsoring a booth at the RiverCity Home & Garden Show. The booth volunteers distributedpamphlets on reasons to use a REALTOR ® andthe advantages <strong>of</strong> buying as opposed to renting a home.The Board <strong>of</strong> Directors has designated August asEducation month and courses for real estate licenseesand appraisers have been scheduled. For more informationvisit www.vicksburgrealtors.com or call 601-638-6667.Commercial <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>REALTORS</strong> ®About seventy MCAR members and guests got togetheron May 6 and enjoyed the course “Negotiating for aWin,” taught by nationally-recognized commercialeducator Mike Lipsey. Lipsey’s presentation was interactiveand entertaining, and gave attendees practicaltools that will help them better represent their clientsthrough negotiated settlements.Local boards and association executives cansubmit 50-word news briefs for publication inthe next issue <strong>of</strong> Real Estate LEADER by Aug. 9,2005. Send items for consideration to AngelaCain, Editor, at acain@msrealtors.org.22 / MISSISSIPPI REAL ESTATE LEADER / <strong>Summer</strong> 2005
Successful <strong>REALTORS</strong> ® who are extraordinaryMARPAC contributors*As <strong>of</strong> May 6, 2005Golden$5000Crystal$2500Jesse DavisOxfordPam BeardVicksburgLarry EdwardsRidgelandMarshall HolyfieldGautierCharlotte SadlerPascagoulaSterling$1000David StevensClintonJerry BrewerSenatobiaLocal Board MARPAC participation levelsAs <strong>of</strong> May 6, 2005MARPAC has reached 76 percent <strong>of</strong> its fundraising goal with $133,029.Have you invested your fair share?Look for additional opportunities to help your political action committeeat MAR’s 2005 Convention & EXPO in Natchez Sept. 14-17. MARPAC willhost a "Champagne & Diamonds" reception where the purchase <strong>of</strong> a $25glass <strong>of</strong> champagne gives you a chance to win a one carat diamond! Localboards will also send representatives to the "Beautiful Legs" contest whereattendees can support their favorite candidate with a MARPAC donation.Biloxi-Ocean Springs 0%Clarksdale 28.0%Cleveland 42.1%Scott BrunnerRidgelandDottie CollinsGreenvilleAnn DavisColumbusJohn Dean Jr.LelandLavelle DragulaHattiesburgFour County 60.4%*Golden Triangle 55.4%*Greenville 59.3%*Greenwood 59.0%*Dottie FarrisHattiesburgCathy FeltensteinMeridianJoan FergusonHernandoSue GardnerTupeloCharles GreenPascagoulaGrenada 59.5%*Gulf Coast 43.0%Hattiesburg 53.5%Jackson 42.6%Don HalleGulfportJoyce HaskinsOxfordGwen JamesHattiesburgNancy LaneJacksonBob LeighSouthavenLaurel 78.0%Meridian 79.4%*MCAR 46.9%Natchez 49.3%Laura MillerMeridianTommy MorganTupeloGary MurphreeHoustonDonald NaceHattiesburgC.R.(Bob) RidgwayJacksonNorth Central 52.3%*Northwest 22.6%Northeast 60.2%*Pearl River 73.6%*Paul ShahanSouthavenDanette ShawGulfportEllen ShortTupeloJanice ShowsMadisonJudy TaylorSouthavenSouthwest 37.3%Vicksburg 53.4%*Local AEs 85.7%*TOTAL Participation 43.4%100%Ginger WhitwellSouthavenChris WilsonLaurelTerry WinsteadMeridian* denotes local boards that have exceeded 50% participation23 / MISSISSIPPI REAL ESTATE LEADER / <strong>Summer</strong> 2005
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