Realtor Ring Day, Ringing In Donations!
North Dakota has a lot of things to brag about these days, fastest growing State, wealthiest State per capita, greatest longevity, the State with a multi-billion dollar State surplus and more.
BUT, one of my favorite things to brag about is Realtor Ring day. Many years ago, at least a decade, Minot ND Realtors got the idea to set a day aside to ring the bell at the Salvation Army kettles. We were the first in the nation, now more then 15 States have followed suit.
We also decided to up the ante and focus our annual Realtors Christmas party on the same cause, raising funds for the Salvation Army. It's a blast! Of course we have our diner and there is an open bar but we have two auctions at the party. We hold a silent auction and a live auction with all the proceeds going to the Salvation Army. All items are donated by Realtors and affiliates as well as a few businesses.
Things always get out of hand for the sake of charity. Every see a plate of fudge sell for $100.00 or a $10.00 gift certificate sell for $30.00? You will if you attend one of our parties.
This year, 2012, Proceeds of $15,947.76 were presented to Salvation Army from Minot Realtors. Now that's something to party about! Keep in mind our entire membership is less then 200 Realtors.
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