Week of December 22, 2005
CAR Holiday Closings
The Association Office will be closed Friday, December 23, 2005 and Monday, December 26, 2005 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. The Office will also be closed on Friday, December 30, 2005 and January 2, 2006 in observance of the New Year's Holiday. We wish everyone a safe and happy Holiday Season!
2006 Dues Billing
Due next Friday, December 30!
The 2006 dues billing has been sent out to all individual members. Dues are to be paid by next Friday, December 30, 2005 to avoid any late fees. If you have not received your dues bill, please call the Association at 410-641-4409 -- OR -- go online and log in to members only and click the "Pay Your Dues Online" link where you'll see a personalized dues invoice and be able to pay online.
May your Holiday Season be filled with happiness and joy. May you all have the best of health and may you all enjoy every minute with friends and loved ones.
As the new year approaches, we reflect on the past year. What a year we have had!
- Through our Community Service Committee, we have managed to enjoy a great “Family Picnic.” All who participated enjoyed a great time of family fun, music, games and of course, food.
- We were able to come together for one of our own in a time of need. Wow, what a night. The feeling of love, togetherness and caring filled the night.
- Because of your generosity, many local families enjoyed Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners. This food was purchased and delivered by our fellow REALTORS®.
- The Berlin Nursing home was "professionally decorated" by our own. Drive by and take a look.
- The residents of our local nursing homes were treated to a night of Caroling by the Community Service
Committee.
- The hot chocolate sales have far surpassed our expectations this year. The Coastal Association of REALTORS® has helped raise over $20,000.00 for the youth activities at Northside Park. The Winterfest of Lights has turned out to be a fun place for us all.
- While all of this community work was going on the other committees were hard at work, making certain our association was looking out for your best interest.
Let me take this time to thank all of you for making this year a year we were proud to be a REALTOR®. As we go through the Holiday Season, remember to help your neighbors. Some are not as fortunate as you may be. We have a duty to take care of each other. Try it. You may be surprised just how happy your holidays will be, if you share them.
Happy New Year!
Pat Terrill
President
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Entry forms for the 2005 Awards of Excellence have been mailed to all brokers and office managers. Please note that the deadline for entries is Friday, January 20, 2006. Entries received after that date will be ineligible. Please use the guidelines attached -- OR -- forms are also available online in REALTOR® Resources.
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Awards presentations will be held at the Awards of Excellence Breakfast on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at the Stowaway Grand Hotel, 2100 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD. Please be sure to return your reservation flyer or register online if you plan on attending. It is free for those receiving an award certificate, but you must pre-register!
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CAR and Santa Clause Visit The Berlin Nursing Home!
The community service committee went for a holiday visit to residents of a local nursing home.
On December 14, The Coastal Association of REALTORS® and Santa Clause visited The Berlin Nursing Home, Gull Creek & Catered Living to spread Holiday Cheer & sing Christmas Carols.
Click here to see the photographs!
Taking Care of Family ... and Ourselves
MAR to Offer Long-Term Care Insurance Policies to Members
The Maryland Association of REALTORS® will be partnering with New York Life Insurance Company (New York Life) to offer long-term care insurance to MAR's members and their families. “Long-term care insurance can be an important part of a sound financial and retirement plan,
and all members are encouraged to learn more about this important issue, as it may affect many of us at some point during our lives” -- Al Ingraham, 2006 MAR President. Visit harborfinancialgrp.com for more information; look for MAR on the left-hand navigation.
