GCAAR happenings
Grand Opening Celebration Kicks Off New Chapter in GCAAR’s History The air was cool, the wind was brisk, but sunshine and spirits were bright as GCAAR officially opened the doors at its new Rockville location on April 23. Members, friends, and special guests, including County Executive Isiah “Ike” Leggett, County Councilman George Leventhal, and representatives from the area associations, came out to help celebrate this milestone in GCAAR’s history. Following the ribbon cutting, attendees were treated to a cocktail reception complete with smooth sounds from the band DMV, tours, and an Affiliate table fair.
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Dale Ross, Building Task Force; Peg Mancuso, GCAAR Board member; Harold Huggins, Building Task Force; Jim Kneussl, 2004 President; Dennis Melby, 2008 President; County Executive Ike Leggett; Bonnie Casper, 2012 President, Michael McGreevy, 2013 President; Greg Ford, 2014 President; Suzanne Des Marais, 2014 President-Elect.
Many thanks again to all who attended the Grand Opening celebration and/or took classes on April 28. We appreciate your support and hope to see you soon at 15201 Diamondback Drive! 2014 GCAAR President Greg Ford served as Master of Ceremonies.
2012 President, Bonnie Casper, chair of the Building Task Force.
Building purchase completed during the tenure of 2013 President Michael McGreevy.
Please note: In the March/April issue, GCAAR staff members Katie Maclure and Charnita Gorman were listed as Senior Accounting Manager and Accounting Coordinator. Their correct titles are Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant respectively. Capital Area REALTOR® • May/Jun 2014
YPN Happy Hour Benefits Local Nonprofit
On Thursday, May 1, over 75 members participated in GCAAR’s International event, Working with the Global Client. Events Committee Chair, Bill Rozek, led a panel of attorneys, lenders, and accountants discussing the nuances of international real estate transactions. International buyers make up 20% of the DC Metro area market. REALTORS® who are not ready to handle the international transaction are missing out on 20% of their possible business! A robust Q&A session followed the presentation ensuring that everyone walked away having learned something new. Thank you to our sponsor, HSBC.
DC’s Toro Toro Bar was the setting the for Your Professional Network’s (YPN) second happy hour of the year on Wednesday, May 21. Attendees “networked with a purpose” donating proceeds from the event to The Arc in Montgomery County. The Arc is one of the largest and oldest nonprofit organizations in Maryland and serves individuals, families, and employers affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities. Thanks to our sponsors, First Home Mortgage, Paragon Title & Escrow, Sandy Spring Bank, and Village Settlements.
L-R: Richard Chisholm, Ward Chisholm, P.C.; Michael Schimmel, HSBC Mid Atlantic Mortgage Manager; Bill Rozek, Events Committee Chair; Robert Bender, Partner, Aronson LLC; Alison Dougherty, Associate, Aronson LLC.
YPN Chair Thomas Castagnola with Vice Chair, Jessica Evans.
Attendees take building tours
Also, as part of the Grand Opening festivities, two $10 classes were held on Monday, April 28, with half of the proceeds from each attendee going to GCAAR’s Community Service committee, GCAAR Cares. Over $450 was raised!
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Packed House for Working with the Global Client
Attendees network at the event.
Capital Area REALTOR® • May/Jun 2014
Photo: Crowd gathers for opening remarks.
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