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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
As 2023 came to a close, the Community Relations Committee members adopted two families from St. Paul’s Center in Rensselaer for the holidays. Committee members purchased clothing, toys, housewares, and gift cards to help brighten the season for the adopted families. Many thanks to Brenda Larkin, Chris Glogowski, Dave Lavoie, Diane Sluus (Chair, Community Relations Committee), Dom Indelicato, Ginny O’Brien, Jonie Civill, Judy Kaiser, Karen Cahill, Melissa Petalas, and Toni Curley for their generosity and support for these families in our region. The beautiful gifts will surely put a smile on the faces of the recipients.
Committee members also baked a variety of wonderful cookies for 50 residents of a shelter in Albany. On December 15, the committee packaged an assortment of cookies in festive bags, and they were delivered to DePaul Housing for distribution to those in need.
Thank you for your Kindness and Generosity!
Thank you
GCAR thanks all of you who donated bedding for the local chapter of “Sleep in Heavenly Peace,” an organization that builds beds for children who do not have one of their own. When beds are delivered to a home, they also receive a new mattress and bedding. The chapter was thrilled to receive the donations from the GCAR membership to help in this critical endeavor.
Many thanks to the Community Relations Committee for a job well done this year!
Sympathies are extended to...
The friends and family of Lisa Licata of Sterling Real Estate Group upon the passing of her mother, Rose Marie Licata, on November 23, 2023.
The friends and family of Theresa Medici of Sterling Real Estate Group upon her passing on December 13, 2023.
Congratulations to the GCAR members who have been appointed to serve on NAR committees
Miguel Berger
MLS Technology and Emerging Issues Advisory Board
Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee
Kathleen Sullivan
Board of Directors
Professional Development Committee
Jennifer Vucetic
Public Policy Coordinating Committee
Single Family Investment Management Committee
Smart Growth Advisory Board
State and Local Issues Policy Committee
Sustainability Advisory Group
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DATES TO REMEMBER
February 4-8
NYSAR Mid-Winter Business Meetings
Crowne Plaza Albany – Desmond Hotel
February 19
President’s Day
GCAR and Global MLS Offices
March 6
GCAR Installation of Officers & Directors
Renaissance Albany Hotel
April 30
Lobby Day
Empire State Plaza
May 4–9
NAR Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo
Washington, DC
October 10
GCAR Trade Show
Crowne Plaza Albany – Desmond Hotel
