MDRF 6th Annual June Golf Classic  
Thursday, June 22, 2006  ·  Ridge Golf Course

Once again we embark on a year of fundraising on behalf of the Metro Denver REALTOR® Foundation and the programs that we support. As you may remember, the mission of MDRF is to improve the metro Denver community by promoting affordable housing, improvement of neighborhoods and enhancement of educational opportunities.  

Our focus is community viability, which includes aiding those who find themselves in financial crisis, without housing and in need of education to be able to re-enter the workforce. In the past, funds raised have been donated to an organization called “Stride”, whose emphasis is on helping single parents emerge from these rather desperate situations by helping them find employment and housing.

We wish to continue in that effort. As REALTORS® and others associated with this profession, it is imperative that we do our best to see that people, desiring to resurrect their lives after difficult times, also have shelter. After all, housing is our lives!

Your support of our annual June Golf Classic aids in supporting such worthwhile causes as “Stride”, as well as the many others that have benefited in the preceding years. Your generosity not only goes far in promoting goodwill in the entire metro area for the REALTOR® community and all the affiliates associated therein, but helps many people in crisis overcome major obstacles. 

We thank you for your continued generosity and appreciation for the efforts of MDRF to give back to the community in which we all live and work.

Please join us in all of our endeavors in 2006. Giving back is not just good for the soul, it’s an opportunity! Come out and have some fun!
 

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BLUE SKIES, SUNSHINE AND WALK …ON THE GOLF COURSE!

The 5^th annual MDRF June Golf Classic was held on June 23 at the Ridge at Castle Pines and it was a blast!  The sold out tournament with all but 3 of the 144 players on hand (a record for Realtors®) was a forum for fun and frivolity benefiting homeless families.  The course was beautiful, the people of good cheer, the silent auction loaded with items of note which raised lots of money, the mulligan sales brisk, and the food, music and awards a bonus to end a tremendously fun day.

We are eternally grateful to all of our sponsors for their support and participation.  Participating sponsors in order of contributions are:

Masters Level:  Clarion Mortgage Capital, Centex Homes, John Laing Homes, KB Home, Professional Restoration, Red Rocks Federal Credit Union, Stewart Title of Denver, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Castle Pines and Security Title.

U.S. Open Sponsors:  Chicago Title and Clear Creek Financial Services

Breakfast Co-Sponsors: Land Title Guarantee Company and John Laing Homes

Luncheon Co-Sponsors:  Land Title Guarantee Company and Village Homes

Hole in One sponsors:  Benchmark property inspections and Kuni Lexus

Hole Sponsors:  Environmental Testing company, Esprit Homes, First American Heritage Title, Shea Homes, Remax Masters, Inc., United Title Company, The Kentwood Company, World Inspection network, Instant Imprints of Aurora, North American Title Company, Metrolist, Oakwood Homes, Amber homes, Richmond American homes, Theo Brin, Cherry Creek Internet Group, Synergy Inspection Services and Synergy Financial Group.

We also thank each of you who came out to play.  It was indeed a terrific response from the Realtors® and Affiliates in support of MDRF, your charitable local giving arm.  We thank you for all the money you painlessly spent on the golf course, whether at the silent auction, the balloon sales, the golf ball divers, the mulligans or the contests! 

By the way, The Tickle Traveling Trophy for low score with players from one office was won by the Kentwood Company team: John Fitzpatrick, Roger Campbell, Tim Clark and Maureen Moore.

First Place over all winners are:  John Barnes, Sheldon Anderson, Jim Wosachlo and Paul Wosachlo

Second Place over all:  Marty McNellis, David Flake, Justin Stevens and Mark Higgins

Third Place over all:  Paul Zurek, David Bubes, Mike Faulkner, and Michael Lucero

Longest drive women: Katie Harken

Longest drive men: Andy Mitchel

Closest to the pin men: Justin Stevens

Closest to the pin women: Laurie Anderson

Straightest Drive men: Steve Henrichs.

Straightest Drive women: Marianne Fay

Last, but not least, many, many thanks to the committee who worked so very hard to make this year’s event such a resounding success.  The very organized committee was chaired by SMDRA’s most capable Donna Ebert. Rick Yerman, who worked diligently in securing the most sponsorships, was tournament organizer the day of the event and was our star committee member!   Committee members were: ‘always there Ginger Pariett’, Jeff Smith, Bobbi Taylor, Jodi Vanderhill-Smith, Desiree Banka, Gary Morton, Brian Lovett, Terry Simmons, Dean Bowring, and D.J. Thompson.

4th Annual REALTOR Foundation Golf Tournament

A BEAUTIFUL DAY WAS PROMISED….

And what was delivered was not only a great day of weather with NO rain, but loads of fun, lots of door prizes, great contests with some lucky winners, a cocktail party to when it was over so the losers could cry in their beer and fun that was had by all.  This was the Metro Denver Realtor Foundation June Golf Classic held at The Ridge in Castle Pines North, sponsored in large by Discount Tire Company, and heavily supported by those loyal stalwarts: Land Title Guarantee Company, Clarion Mortgage Capital, Stewart Title, First American Heritage Title, Blue Ribbon Home Warranty, John Laing Homes, Security Title and McKesson Medical.  These fine sponsors as well as the many who sponsored holes and contests at the tournament, not only supported the Metro Denver Realtor Foundation but supported organizations that improve life for others throughout the metro area.  Many, many thanks to ALL of the sponsors, to all of the players, and especially to the golf tournament committee, headed up by Terry Simmons of ReMax Masters.

The team of Scott Sanders, Skip Sanders, Jeff Cremers and Garrett Farnsworth took home First Place.  The team of Michael Lucero, Ben Purcey, Paul Zurek and Michael Faulkner garnered 2^nd place and the team of Steve Page, Richard Seldin, Tim Hancock and Buz Newman took third place.  Men’s longest drive was won by S. Sanders.  Women’s closest to the pin was won by Barbara Caldwell, and Women’s longest drive was won by Sarah Holliday.  Congratulations to all of the winners! 

Again, thank you to everyone for making this the most successful tournament to date with nearly a 30% increase in net earnings over last year.  We earned literally a few dollars short of $20,000!

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MDRF 2003 Golf Tournament

By Mary Ann Hinrichsen

The Ridge at Castle Pines was the site this year for the Metro Denver REALTOR^® Foundation’s 2003 Golf Tournament. Over 135 golfers competed in the tournament to raise funds to improve the growing Denver metropolitan area by supporting projects that promote affordable housing, improve neighborhoods, and enhance educational opportunities.

The winners of the tournament are:

The Tickle Traveling Trophy (sponsored by Randy Tickle of Colorado State Bank and Trust) is for low score for the foursome whose members are from the same office..(this could be yours next year) went to Colorado Mortgage Alliance with a score of 63.  Players were Roger Hartman, Dick Yoswa, Tom Donnengan and Pete Fortenberry.    In addition, each member of the winning team took home an engraved divot repair tool and ball marker.

The First Place team over all included Steven Kirkpatrick, Todd Pruitt, Brian Whitford and Jack Bradbury with a team score of 60.   They each received a beautiful trophy and a $50 gift certificate. 

Second place team included one of the trustees of the MDR Foundation, Trudy Richardson (who also won Ladies closest to the pin sponsored by KB Homes - congratulations, Trudy!), Kristy Tatum, John Barnes, and Bob Isabell.  They each took home a trophy box of golf wine bottle toppers and a $25.00 gift certificate.

Finally, but most definitely neck and neck, was the third place team of Neil Kimmel, Jim Bantley, Buzz Newman, and Jimmy Miller.  Jimmy Miller, not to be outdone also took home Men's Longest Drive (sponsored by Homes and Land of Greater Denver) and was it a drive!!!   Third place received a trophy and a sleeve of those most desired Titlest Pro V1 balls.

Other contest winners include:  Bob Trenka for Men's closest to the pin sponsored by Keller Williams; Kathryn Leigh, Women's longest drive sponsored by North American Title; Brian Whitford for Straightest Drive sponsored by Land America/Commonwealth Title; and Jim Steeples won the putting contest sponsored by Washington Mutual.

Door prizes were abundant!  Lots of people went home winners, thanks to the incredible generosity of all of those great individuals and companies who donated the wonderful gifts.  We couldn't do it without all of you.

The chair of the event, Terry Simmons, who only narrowly missing a winning berth, and his outstanding committee of Maggie Weakley, Ann Abraham, Jack Sughrue, Kathy Lang, D.J. Thompson, Paul Marotta, Donna Ebert, Trudy Richardson, Ginger Parietti, Tami Beckham, and Cindy Bonnick along with co-ordination of the Foundation's outstanding executive officer, Steve Page, went extremely smoothly. Pat Argall with First Horizon Mortgage, co- sponsor of a beer carts also took loads of photographs.  Thanks so much to that committee for a great event!
 
Look for us in June of 2004 and put us on your calendar for another tremendous event
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2005 Stapleton Stampede
WALK…R U N or just listen to the music!

as the Metro Denver REALTOR® Foundation kicks off its 2^nd annual  STAPLETON STAMPEDE August 27, 2005 at Stapleton, 28^th and Roslyn. This is once again a 5k-15k Run- Walk starting at 8:00 a.m.  This race continues the tradition of having the 15k State Championship race with cash prizes for the top three.  Medals will also be awarded for the top runners in the various categories of the 5k and the 15k runs, which include top 3 women, top three men and age categories.

That is only the beginning.  Mayor Ed Tauer from Aurora will be on hand for moral support and humorous remarks to liven the entire event.  The Pace Car Chase, like that of last year, will be a delightful fun event for the kids, and will include special t-shirts and goodie bags geared to the children.  There is going to be great food, a host of vendors and music to be enjoyed by all.  Whether you prefer to just do the walk or want to work on building up for your marathon runs, this is a wonderful opportunity and a great event for you and your family.

Adult registration cost is $23.00 until August 21, 2005.  From August 22, 2005 through August 26^th, 2005, the fee is $25.00.  Race day, August 27^th, the fee is $28.00.   SAVE MONEY!   Register online at BKBLTD.com. Online registration is only $22.00   through August 26!  Pace Car Chase (12 and under) pay only $10.00 regardless of date of registration. 

Additional information may be found at BKBLTD.com/events or at SMDRA.com and click on the MDRF link.  You may also call MDRF at 303.797-0300 for information and/or a registration form.

RUN, don’t walk, to turn in your registration!

THE STAPLETON STAMPEDE 
August 28, 2004 proved to be a success for all those who attended the Inaugural Stapleton Stampede at Founders’ Green in the heart of the up and coming Stapleton community.  Families came to run, walk, eat, frolic and mingle with Denver Mayor John  Hickenlooper and Aurora Mayor Ed Tauer.  Over 250 people participated in the 5K/15K Run/Walk, with elite runners vying for the USATF Colorado State Championship title and prize money in the 15K run.  Kids 12 and under were ready for their Pace Car Chase Fun Run chasing Universal Lending’s NASCAR, and chase they did.  Runner Mary Broderman claims the weather was, “Iffy on Friday night but the race couldn’t have been better.  Great weather, well organized, great entertainment, delicious food, and a beautiful course all mean I’ll be back next year!” 

Sponsors provided everything from watches to frisbees, goodie bags for adults and kids, balloons & games were available for children, and a delicious BBQ was enjoyed by all.  Over 90 people volunteered to help on race day, “Probably to get the highly coveted purple shirts, but we couldn’t have done it without them,” Patricia Norton, Stapleton Stampede Chairperson added.  Her committee, Desiree Banka, Neil Kimmel, Kendall Costello, Julie Picha and Maryann Hinrichsen worked as a finely tuned team to make this all happen.

Proceeds benefit  Metro Denver REALTOR^® Foundation for housing, educational and community projects throughout the front range.  MDRF thanks the following sponsors:  Forest City Development, Exempla Home Health Care at Stapleton, Land Title Guarantee, Countrywide Home Loans, Universal Lending, Tires Plus, New Town Builders, KB Home and Colorado Business Bank.
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Buck-a-Deal Check Presentation
Funds are raised by the Foundation through the Buck-a-Deal program which asks all parties in a real estate transaction to contribute a dollar, or more, for each deal. Two companies that have made this program a priority and deserve special recognition are North American Title and Nostalgic Homes. Their commitment to the Foundation and our community is deeply appreciated.
(Photo Jack Zelkin holding checks presented to MDRF from North American Title)

The Metro Denver REALTORâ Foundation will kick-off its “Buck a Deal” program January 1, 2003.  The “Buck a Deal” program asks REALTORSâ to donate one dollar for each side of a transaction completed during the year.

The “Buck a Deal” program is strictly voluntary.  REALTORSâ will have the opportunity to participate in a number of ways, including “Buck a Deal” collection boxes at participating title companies and brokerage offices, or simply by completing a donation form and mailing a check to the Foundation.  Donation forms are included in the “Buck a Deal” brochures distributed with the collection boxes.  Donations may be made at the time of each closing, or batched over a period of time.  While the program seeks one dollar per side of each transaction participated in, contributions are not limited to just one dollar. 

The Metro Denver REALTORâ Foundation membership consists of all the major REALTORâ associations in the metro area including, Aurora Association of REALTORSâ, Denver Board of REALTORSâ, Denver Commercial Association of REALTORSâ, Douglas/Elbert REALTORâ Association, Jefferson County Association of REALTORSâ, North Metro Denver REALTORâ Association and South Metro Denver REALTORâ Association.  Individual REALTORSâ are members of the Foundation by virtue of their membership in any of these associations.

“Buck a Deal” funds are handled in two ways.  Fifty per cent of the funds go to the Foundation endowment fund, where earnings accumulate for charitable giving.  The other 50% of funds received are immediately available for the Foundations Charitable giving programs.

The Foundation Mission Statement supports “giving to improve the growing Denver metropolitan community by supporting projects that promote affordable housing, improve neighborhoods, and enhance educational opportunities.”  Member associations participate in the giving process by providing names of organizations, charities or individuals that will benefit from a Foundation gift.

All “Buck a Deal” funds and investment management of the Foundation endowment are handled through the Foundation Trust Department of Colorado State Bank and Trust.

The Foundation is governed by Board of Trustees with four Trustees from each member REALTORâ Association.

To learn more about the Foundation or how you can participate as a volunteer, please contact MDRF at 303/797-0300.
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Give A Gift that Keeps on Giving - Purchase a Leaf or Stone!

Looking for a unique gift?  Perhaps a leaf or stone dedicated to your special person, broker, friend, family member or colleague would be the perfect gift! A contribution of $250 will dedicate an engraved leaf, and a contribution of $2500 will dedicate an engraved stone.  Leaves and stones are placed on the Recognition Tree in the lobby of your association where they will be admired for many years to come.  Your contribution to the Metro Denver REALTOR^® Foundation is used for affordable housing, neighborhood improvements and educational opportunities that will benefit your community.  Contact your REALTOR^® Association to make a dedication this Holiday Season!

A Friend and “Hero”
Judee and Donald Milulka recently honored their friend and hero, REALTOR® Pat Chesebro

Judee and Donald Mikulka from Mylark Realty recently honored their friend and hero, REALTOR^® Pat Chesebro.  They gave visual tribute to Pat with a recognition leaf on the Metro Denver REALTOR^® Foundation Tree of Life located at the SMDRA office.

Judee said, “Pat was proud of her community and would love to be remembered.  She had her shining times!  She was fun, she was wise, and she was lovely.  To Pat life was an occasion to be cherished and lived to the fullest – and she did!”

South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association
7899 South Lincoln Court
Littleton, Colorado  80122
Phone: 303-797-3700
Fax: 303-797-0109