Investing in RPAC is a Win-Win for Everyone…

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RAffLE TO ENCOuRAgE EvEN MORE MEMBERS TO iNvEST iN ThEiR BuSiNESS

The raffle had a kick off date of October 18th, 2012 and ran through the end of March. This year’s grand prize was a 13” MacBook Pro with Retina Display. Twenty other prizes were generously donated by local members and associations, including technology items such as three iPads, a Kindle Fire, an iPod, a computer tablet and an array of gift cards.

The NC RPAC Trustees encouraged members to invest early by allowing any $25 investment through March 31st to be entered into the drawing. In addition, for each additional $25 investment, the member’s name was to be entered again with a maximum of 10 entries, or $250. With the help of all the local Association Executives and RPAC Chairmen, entries totaled 5,198 and raised $129,950 for NC RPAC.

Hear from some of this year’s raffle winners about why they invest in RPAC:

“ The support from RPAC is always obvious and it’s an honor to have won this laptop. I expect it to be one of my primary tools for my listing presentations. ”

— Eric Olson, Raleigh: grand prize winner of the 13” MacBook Pro

“ RPAC is very important for both REALTORS® and our clients. Actually, that goes for anyone who is interested in a growing economy. Housing is important not only because it represents where we live and enjoy time with our families, but a vibrant housing market is a critical component of a robust economy. RPAC is the voice of all who want our politicians to make choices that support individual property rights and home ownership for as many Americans as possible. I’m proud to be a supporter of RPAC. I’ll use my iPad to present clients with important information regarding their home buying and selling decisions. ”

— Bob Fortner, Wake Forest: iPad winner

“ I support RPAC because they support us as REALTORS® I know they are fighting to help make our job easier each and every way they can. ”

— Lynn Bulman, Elizabeth City: iPad winner

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I am delighted to see the amount of money donated to RPAC. Our “voice” will continue to be heard through our PAC and I will use my iTunes gift card to download a new Real Estate App to my iPhone.”

— Marie Leonard-Hampton, Salisbury: iTunes gift card

Even though the RPAC Technology raffle has come to an end, you can still contribute to RPAC this year and help us reach our goal of $460,185. So far, 4,200 members have contributed over $196,000 to RPAC, which means we are almost halfway to achieving our goal. Remember, we count on strength in numbers – it’s not what you give, it’s that you give. North Carolina RPAC is the best investment you’ll ever make in your business and yourself. Help us show just how strong NCAR and NC RPAC are with an investment today! Please go to www.ncrealtors.org and log-in to invest!

A full list of the winners can be found on the NCAR website by visiting www.ncrealtors.org or email kmiller@ncrealtors. org for more information. v

Apply to be an RPAC Trustee

The RPAC Trustees are taking applications for candidates for Regions 1, 8 and 10 for three-year terms. In addition, they are also accepting applications for one (1) At-Large position for a three-year term. Elections will be held at the NCAR Board of Directors meeting in September for Regional Trustees and At-Large positions will be appointed in October by the incoming 2014 RPAC chairman. For more information and an application form, please email kmiller@ncrealtors.org. The deadline for applications is Friday, July 12th.