2010 In Review

2010 Installation
The Sacramento Association of REALTORS® 2010 Board of Directors was officially introduced and sworn in at a gathering of over 200 SAR Members and special guests in a colorful and festive “All Aboard” train-themed setting. Barbara Harsch addressed the theme of her tenure as “All Aboard” referring to the train that is SAR. In her analogy, she explained that volunteers are what make this train move. Barbara proved a great “conductor” for the SAR train this year.

Crab Fest
Over 400 SAR Members and their friends and families attended the 2010 Crabfest held at the Folsom Community Center in February. In addition to the outstanding crab dinner and entertaining emcee Dave Bender, attendees also enjoyed the live music, raffle prizes, silent and live auction items and a $1,000 door prize. All proceeds benefitted the Sacramento Salvation Army. The next Crab Fest is planned for February 5, 2011 – same place, same time. Don’t miss out!

Ethnic Chamber Mixers
Throughout 2010, the SAR Equal Opportunity/Cultural Diversity Committee organized mixers with local ethnic chambers. These mixers, which included the Russian American Media, Asian Pacific Chamber and the Indus Valley American Chamber, served as opportunities for SAR Members to interact with Sacramento’s diverse communities of business professionals.

Rebuilding Together 2010
SAR participates with Rebuilding Together in April and October as a Community Sponsor. On these rebuilding days, SAR Members partner with a local company to help rehabilitate an owner-occupied home. Volunteers of all skill levels perform tasks such as painting, landscaping, door hanging, gutter installation, fence rebuilding and everything in between.

Scholarship Main Meeting
For 48 years, SAR has been awarding scholarships to Sacramento area students. This year the Scholarship Trustees were proud to present scholarships to 25 deserving and talented students totaling $28,250 during our June Main Meeting. The SAR Scholarship Trust is administered by Trustees Perry Georgallis, Sherri Rubly, Judy Schoer, Nick LaPlaca and Peggy Adams.

RAF Spa Retreat
The Sacramento Association of REALTORS® had a great presence at the June Midyear California Association of REALTORS® Meetings. The REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF) Committee hosted a spa retreat fundraising event for RAF, in conjunction with Legislative Day. Sip and Support The 2nd Annual Sip and Support fundraiser for the Christmas CanTree and The Salvation Army was another hugely successful event. The theme for the event was “Ha-wine-ian Style” and included a roasted pig at the Old Sugar Mill. Carvalho Winery provided the wine and the Halie O’Ryan Band rocked the night away.

Masters Club Golf Tournament
This year marked the 30th Annual Masters Club Golf Tournament, held at the North Ridge Country Club. All the proceeds from this event were donated to three local charities. The proceeds of $12,000 were distributed on November 20th at the annual breakfast held at the Del Paso Country Club. The recipient charities were Wellspring Women’s Center, The GreenHouse and Moral Values Program(MVP).

Bowling for the American Dream
The 3rd Annual Bowling for the American Dream was held on Saturday, September 25 at Land Park Lanes. This year’s event was another huge success thanks to the support of 23 sponsors and 31 teams who came out and participated in the 1980’s themed event. Many thanks to SAR’s Young Professional’s Council and Housing Opportunities Committee who spearheaded the planning efforts of the event, which raised over $3,000 for the C.A.R. HousingAffordability Fund. The bowling tournament is part of a statewide tournament put on by C.A.R.HAF.

Christmas CanTree
A team with 28 years of history behind it, the Salvation Army and SAR’s Christmas CanTree combined efforts once again to make 2010 a festive CanTree year. SAR’s CanTree success is also dependent upon the generous giving of individuals and offices who host their own fundraisers. As you do your holiday shopping, watch for the SAR CanTrees – one will be standing near Macy’s in Country Club Plaza Mall, the Sunrise Mall and in Elk Grove’s Secret Garden.