Bray & Co Q3 2023 Newsletter

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CELE-BRAY-TION CLIENT APPRECIATION RHYTHM AND BREWS We had a BLAST at the Bray Birthday Celebraytion on September 21st! Thank you to everyone who danced, laughed and celebrated with us! It was a wonderful client appreciation event.

We got to hear Wave 11 and LOST TERRA rock the stage while enjoying specialty beers from Rockslide, Ramblebine and Trail Life Breweries and poured by Horizon Sunrise Rotary Club. And Congrats to Tyler Harris for bringing in the most clients and spending the most money!

Here's to another 77 fantastic years of Bray!

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QUARTERLY Core Value Awards Dan Savoca, Michelle Adderley and Kaitlin Van-Roosendaal

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QUARTERLY BREAKFAST AUGUST 23, 2023 Make sure to join us on November 15 for our next Quarterly Breakfast

Rise and shine! It’s the quarterly breakfast recap!

With a big focus on Bray Cares, we heard from special guest Margerie Brennan from the "Reach" Program and heard a first-hand story from a single dad and his son, sharing their experiences with the program and getting the housing they need. We also announced the annual Bray Cares 100% campaign. For two consecutive years, our entire team has shown unwavering support for Bray Cares.

At Bray, we don't just do business; we build a legacy.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not about what we do, but WHY we do it!

Bray Cares 100% Campaign Drawing

Landon Law Stewart Cruickshank Desiree Garcia & Katie Davis!

Here's to another fantastic quarter ahead! Cheers to teamwork, friendship and a prosperous future!

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F.A.M On August 15, Fosters Alumni Mentors celebrated their 6-year anniversary with their new building open house!

GOOD GREIF

From July 14 - 16, 40 children boarded school buses for Camp Good Grief, a transformative retreat hosted by HopeWest Kids for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The camp's impact ripples outward, instilling hope and resilience for brighter futures. Thank you to Kevin Bray and Vicky Bray for volunteering in this wonderful program!

Read the article for the full story!

KIDS AID One last Kids Aid in July!!

BRAY CARES 100% CAMPAIGN For two consecutive years, our entire team has shown unwavering support for Bray Cares. We’re so proud to say that 100% of the 107 employees and associates have donated to Bray Cares this year.

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CMU WHO’S WHO AWARD Derek Irick also received the 2023 Young Alumni Who’s Who Award from the Colorado Mesa University Alumni Association.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SUMMIT Derek Irick and Tyler Harris won the firstever winners of the Bestslope NEXT Gen Award at the inaugural Western Slope Young Professionals Summit!

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY On September 14, we had another wonderful Group Build Day with the Habitat for Humanity in Mesa County. Thank you, everyone, who helped create housing opportunities for more people.

Building homes, building hope. Thank you for making an impact on the community!

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BEST OF THE WEST It's the Best of the West Awards! We celebrated the hard work of many local businesses, AND walked away with some shiny awards too!

Congratulations to everyone!

GJARA 2024 ELECTION RESULTS

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Today we're sending a big THANK YOU to Merrite and Ron for dedicating their time to represent Bray on the GJARA Board of Directors!! And a special thank you to Katie Davis as she continues on the board for another year.

Thank you to everyone who is making our industry better!!! Congrats on the win!

ROTARY CLUB Katie Davis inducting a new member.

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AGENT AWARDS Derek Irick, Gold Brian Bray, Silver Theresa Englebrecht, Bronze

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GROUP MORTGAGE BBQ A HUGE thank you to Group Mortgage for hosting a lunch and learn with some delicious Colorado Q BBQ and sharing insights on setting up buyers for success in this market.

We also got to meet Tyler Tamez, who assists Christine.

Thank you both for always being here for us and helping us with all our mortgage needs.

GUARANTEED TITLE Tammy hosted a wonderful Plunder Jewelry Party with affordable pieced and great snacks! We LOVE everything Guaranteed Title does for us.

They have provided us with top-notch professional services from title searches, title insurance, escrow and closing services, they have always been reliable and efficient.

THANK YOU!

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SUBARU POLICY

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GET YOUR BOWL ON

Psst, word on the street is that only Subarus are allowed to park in the back lot.

Give it up for our bowling superstars!

Bray Team 1 & 2 - knock it out of the alley - every Wednesday!

SURGERIES

PUPPIES

We’ve had a couple surgeries this quarter, but we’re happy to report both Theresa and Barb are recovering.

Feeling a little ruff? We've got just the cure for your puppy blues! Here at Bray, it's puppy season, and our furry friends are ready to play!

Opie

Wilfred

Cookie

Hanzo

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PM TRAINING Also, a big thank you to Cindy for stopping by the sales meeting to keep us informed about changes in rental laws and policies.

RIVER TRACE AT BELLAVISTA Drumroll, please! The Grand Opening of River Trace Apartments in Silt is here, and it's boasting 16 sweet 1 Bedroom Units in phase one!

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SAY CHEESE! We snagged new group pictures for our amazing property management and maintenance teams!

PROMOTION NEWS

Congratulations to Neal Ehlers on his recent promotion to Maintenance Technician Foreman! He has over 6 years of dedication to our department and vast expertise in Maintenance and Remodel work. Let's give him a round of applause as he takes on this new adventure, and we can't wait to see his what’s next!

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WELCOME TO THE TEAM

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A WHOPPING 14,000!

At 70, Ron made another successful 14,000-foot climb with his son, Dr. Nick, and dog Ahna over the Labor Day weekend. What a view!

Ana Noriega Tyler Harris Team August 7, 2023

Kristen Peters Assistant PM, Copper Creek

August 9, 2023 Jacob Leboldus Maintenance Coordinator August 14, 2023

MIKE GASNER Not pictured: Jessica Stassen, PM, July 25; Randy Crispin, BPM Delta, August 14; Natalie Hardman, BPM Delta, August 29; Autumn Brown, Property Manager September 8

LET'S GROW THE GANG! Scott Hayduk went to Cabo, San Lucas with Wendy, 2 daughters and one boyfriend - and came back with 2 daughters and a future son-in-law!

It is with a heavy heart that we need to let everyone know that Mike Gasner passed away on September 29th from a massive heart attack. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mike’s family and Leah.

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CH, CH, CH, CHANGES You may have noticed there have been a lot of changes this past quarter. Some changes to Colorado Real Estate Law include updates to tenant screening, radon tests and pet ownership for renters. Thank you, Cindy, for keeping us informed and for supporting us through the changes.

And while we’ve had to say goodbye to some friends who left Bray to focus on different paths, we’re proud to continue to support them on their journey and are so glad we were able to be a part of it - even if it was for a shorter time than we expected. But, we’ve also got to meet new people and create new relationship!

Thank you, Bray family, for your collaboration, understanding and patience!

LOLOS July - Free Southwest Sunset Dips with Chips August - 2 Cupcakes from Bakers Boutique (Use by 10/22) September - 10% off purchases from Loki Outdoor Shop (Use by 11/19) October’s LOLO is coming! Be on the lookout!

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BIRTHDAYS

Tina Smith, July 1

Maureen Wixom, July 2

Westin Pease, Peggy Cutter, August 4 August 7

Dan Savoca, August 26

Kevin Cole, August 31

Olivia Burr, July 2

Jane Reed, August 7

Tammy Amy Donegon, Kennadi Desiree Garcia, Flesher, July 9 July 15 Petrillo, July 20 July 24

Landon Law, August 8

Rick Levitt, August 9

Kaitlin Kayla Howell, Kyle Serrano, VanRoosendaal, Sept 8 Sept 13 Sept 5

Louise Thornburg, Sept 15

Isabel Borman, August 2

Ken Martin, August 14

Dianne Wiltgen, August 19

Linda Sparks, August 22

Gina Stewart Williams, Sept Cruickshank, 19 Sept 23

Paula Scanlon, Sept 28

Sid Squirrell, Sept 29

Joyce Rausch, August 10

Tony Vasquez, August 12

Max Taylor, August 1

Not Pictured: Jacob Leboldus, July 9;

ANNIVERSARIES

Gina Williams, 8 years

Desiree Garcia, 7 years

Linda Belcher, 21 years

Paula Scanlon, 16 years

Sue Maguire, 5 years

Dianne Wiltgen, 14 years

Johnny Beagley, 1 year

Sid Squirrell, 32 years

Jane Reed, 6 years

Lauren Jobe, 1 year

Darah Galvin, 8 years

Neal Ehlers, 6 years

Katie Davis, 2 years

Brian Bray, 19 years

Barb Hecht, 24 years

Jeff Hanson, 8 years

Kyle Serrano, 6 years

Rick Levitt, 2 years

Tina Smith, 2 years

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Bray Family,

This previous quarter we had a lot of wins and challenges. For this letter, I would like to write about our beloved colleague, Jane Reed. It is hard to understand why something so tragic can happen to such wonderful people. As most of you know, our lives changed in an instant on Thursday, Oct. 5th when a car drove through our property management office. Jane was badly injured and unfortunately left us to be with the angels on October 12th.

Jane was an integral part of our team and left an indelible mark on our company. She would lighten up your day with her smile and genuine care. I especially loved sitting with her as she told me about her camping trips with her family and the great times she would have. It is important for us to remember and celebrate these moments as we pay tribute to her memory.

We invite all of you to join us in celebrating the life of Jane Reed on October 23rd, 10 am, at Downtown Vineyard Church. Our offices will be closed for all that would like to attend.

In celebrating her life, we also honor the unity and support that define our Bray family. Let us use this occasion to come together and support one another during this challenging time.

Should anyone need additional support please do not hesitate to reach out.

Michelle Urlacher

Upcoming Events: Next Quarter Halloween Soups and Stews and Chilis - October 31 Thanksgiving Holiday - November 23-24 Christmas Party - Date TBD