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Annual Charity Spaghetti Feed
October 2009
SAMCAR’s Annual Charity
Raised over $12,000 Contributed by Julie Ziemelis
Over two hundred SAMCAR members
SAMCAR members, friends and family enjoyed gourmet pasta and an array of desserts at SAMCAR’s 2009 Annual Charity Spaghetti Feed and Auction.
and their families gathered on September 17th at the Peninsula Italian American Social Club in San Mateo to say, “Mangia!” Guests enjoyed gourmet pasta, and an array of desserts donated by the SAMCAR Board of Directors and the SAMCAR staff at this year’s fundraiser. Mayor of San Bruno and SAMCAR Broker, Larry Franzella, served as the auctioneer for the live auction, which included items such as an Italian home cooked dinner for 6 prepared by Board Member, Anne Oliva and REALTOR®, Denise Baker. There was a silent auction with sports and entertainment memorabilia and a raffle that also had several valuable prize packages. Steve Titsworth, Bank of America, served as Master of Ceremonies for the fundraiser and Larry Franzella did double duty as the arm wrestling official. The highlight of the evening was the arm wrestling tournament. Thank you to the following members for representing their areas. Representing the North were Sasha Martinez, Prudential San Bruno and Dermot Cronin, Marshall Realty. From the South, returning 2008 Champion, Jason Born, Signature Realty and Mortgage, and Ann Palermo, Old Republic Title. Representing the Coast was Michelle Pack, Alain Pinel REALTORS® and Marat Shub, Bank of the West. Special Events
(above) SAMCAR Special Events Committee.
Competitors in the second annual arm wrestling competition (from left to right): Ann Palermo (Old Republic Title) Jason Born (Signature Realy & Mortgage) Sasha Martinez (Prudential California) Dermot Cronin (Marshall Realty) Linda Simi (McGuire Real Estate) Joshua Cantrell (JCP-LGS Disclosures) Michelle Pack (Alain Pinel) Marat Shub (Bank of the West)
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