The 2nd Annual Holiday by Design fundraiser for United Way of Greenbrier Valley was held at the Greenbrier Valley Convention and Visitors Center on Friday, December 9, 2011.  The total raised at this event was $6,495.00.  

The event was from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM with hors d'oeuvres, drinks, live music, and a chance to bid on your favorite Christmas tree for the United Way of Greenbrier Valley "Holiday by Design" fundraiser.  Area businesses, schools, nonprofits and civic organizations participated in this fundraiser.

Paul Grist, President of the United Way for Greenbrier Valley, was the auctioneer.  Before the bidding started, Paul recognized George and Barbara Williams as life-time honorees for United Way.

Entries for the "Holiday by Design" fundraiser consisted of twelve 6 1/2 foot trees for the live auction and tabletop trees and wreaths for the silent auction.  Each tree and wreath focused on a theme of the preparer's choice.

The top three favorite large trees, (ones with the most votes @$1 a vote) were:

• Greenbrier Real Estate, (Peace & Joy at Christmas) - 247 votes

• Design Committee of the Ronceverte Development Corporation, (A “Sticky” Situation) - 89 votes

• RE/MAX Vision Quest (Hues & Views of West Virginia)  - 77 votes
  

The top three trees that went for the highest price were:

Greenbrier Real Estate, by Jill Allman (Peace & Joy at Christmas) $700.
 

Greenbrier by the Greenbrier Christmas Crew, (A Merry Red, White & Greenbrier Christmas) - $450

RE/MAX Vision Quest, by Martha Hilton (Hues & Views of West Virginia) - $400

For the second year in a row, Greenbrier Real Estate tree was voted the most favorite..and went for the highest bid.  Many of the auctioned trees were donated to local charities/businesses.

The above tree was donated to Hospice Care. Pictured above left to right are:  Amy Wade, Hospice Care; Greg Allman, Broker Greenbrier Real Estate; Dr. John Wilson; Missy VanBuren, Hospice Care; and Jill Allman, Realtor/tree designer.

The lucky winner for the drawing of the 46” Flat Screen TV was Ralph Nash.

This fundraiser was so much fun.....I may just have to enter a tree next year.  Check out my previous post for photos of the trees and wreaths for the silent and live auction.

For more information, on theUnited Way of the Greenbrier Valley, which serves Greenbrier, Monroe and Pocahontas counties, call 304-647-3783.

** Local events are brought to you as a courtesy by Rebecca Gaujot, Coldwell Banker Stuarts and Watts.**

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The Annual Greenbrier County Board of Realtors Christmas Party and Installation Luncheon was held today at Blackwell’s Restaurant.  Lunch was provided by City National Bank.  The food, as usual, was superb! 

The meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance...this was so nice and made me especially proud to be a Realtor.  After the pledge, I heard an Amen from someone.  Throughout the luncheon, door prizes were given out to the lucky winners.  Martha Hilton, Remax, also provided gifts to all the bank/loan officers in attendance, as well as some prizes to lucky ticket holders.

The presentation of awards were presented by Suzanne Horst, 2012 President Elect and Linda Brant, WVAR 2011 State President.

2011 Production Awards went to the following:

1. Ralph Nash - Top Sales
2. Paul Grist - Second Top Sales
3. Meg Hewitt - Third Top Sales
4. Highest number of transactions  - Meg Hewitt

Pictured above is Liz Wickline, WV State Director, with GVBOR Directors: Ralph Nash, Bob Baker, Marie Goodwin, Jill Allman, Nancy Sartor, Robert Bittinger, Suzanne Horts and Linda Brant.

Linda Brant presented Liz Wickline, State Chair for RPAC, the RPAC award for meeting and going beyond our RPAC goals, 133%, for state and local.  The award will go to the office of the Greenbrier Valley Board of Realtors.

Last year an award for the Favorite Realtor of the Year went to Donna Stoner.

This year the Board had a new award, "Professional Realtor of the Year”, and Robert Bittinger of Coldwell Banker Stuart and Watts, was the recipient of this award.

Jennifer Toler, 2012 President, spoke to the attendees on “Filling Your Cup" We should remove the emotional clutter and fill it with energy.  We fill our cups with not only coffee, but family, stress, and other things in life. We need to be more forgiving and move forward in life ... just pick and choose what is important to you... and fill your cup with energy and happiness.

Linda Brant received a special gift from the Board for all she has done for GVBOR; and special thanks to Donna Stoner for making the luncheon a big success.

Past and Present GVBOR Presidents: Front, Linda Brant; L to R is Jennifer Toler, Derek Houchins, Keith Shaver, Greg Allman, Liz WIckline and Martha Hilton)

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Celebrate the holiday season with The West Virginia Jazz Orchestra’s Annual Holiday Concert at the Greenbrier Valley Theatre on Monday, December 19.

The attendees  will be entertained by a mix of popular contemporary pieces including “Hip To Be Square” and “Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag,” as well as Christmas standards including “Winter Wonderland,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Santa Baby” and “White Christmas.”

In addition to Cathey Sawyer, vocalist for The West Virginia Jazz Orchestra, featured guests for the concert will be the Greenbrier Entertainers, who will present both standard pop fare as well as Christmas favorites.

Tickets are $12 each  
The Concert starts at 7:30 PM  
For ticket information, contact GVT at
304-645-3838 or online at www.gvtheatre.org

Greenbrier Valley Theatre

The State Professional Theatre of West Virginia

113 E. Washington Street

Lewisburg, WV

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The City of Lewisburg is sponsoring a “Holiday Angel” Tree for Christmas.  This is the 13th year the City has sponsored this project.

December is the season of sharing and celebrating.....please help make Christmas for a Child.  Participate by stopping by or calling City Hall to obtain the name of a Holiday Angel ......

Lewisburg City Hall

942 Washington Street West

Lewisburg WV 24901

If you can not stop by to get the information,

please call 304-645-3776, ext. 114

for names of the Holiday Angel.

The gift(s) should not be violent or war related and valued at no less than $40.  It is requested that you wrap and tag your gift(s) prior to delivery to City Hall or provide wrapping paper and name tags so they may be wrapped before delivery to the children.  

Your gift(s) must be returned to City Hall no later than December 14th, 2011, to ensure the children receive them in time for Christmas.

There are several boys and girls that need your help again this year.  You are not limited to purchase one gift or to adopt one Angel.  Please feel free to sponsor more than one child and purchase as many gifts as you wish.  The generosity of your gift(s) may be the only Christmas many of these children will receive.

Time is running out.....Please call or stop by City Hall and participate in the Holdiay Angel and make this holiday season special for these children.

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