‘Dancing with the Rs’ a Winner All Around

AS PROMISED, THE NORTH CAROLINA CONTINGENT BROUGHT THE DANCING, THE GLAMOUR AND THE GLITTER TO THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL RPAC EVENT AT THE NC-SC REALTORS® CONFERENCE & EXPO IN SAVANNAH. CALLED “DANCING WITH THE RS,” THE EVENT NOT ONLY BROUGHT THE ENTERTAINMENT, BUT IT ALSO NETTED MORE THAN $7,000 FOR THE NC REALTORS® POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (RPAC).

Modeled after the popular national TV show, “Dancing with the Stars,” four couples from North Carolina were chosen to compete in the event against couples from the South Carolina REALTORS®. After hours of rehearsals, each pair took to the stage to compete for the first­place trophy – but more importantly to raise money for RPAC.

Wowing the audience with what they called a “spicy salsa,” NC REALTORS® Jay Dowdy and Grisel McGurty won the competition. Finishing second, performing a traditional shag dance, was the South Carolina couple of Andy and Gail Twisdale.

Other North Carolina winners included Doug and Diana Gardner, who sparkled while dancing their way to the Best Rhythm trophy. The Best Stage Presence award was given to Mark and Leslie Zimmerman, who twirled the night away. And getting the crowd on its feet with their humor and “Evolution of Dance” routine were Steve Candler and Tori Humphrey, whose efforts earned them the Audience Favorite award.

Another highlight of the evening was master of ceremonies Bill Gallagher, who hosted the event with usual wit and colorful, humorous commentary. The judges for the competition were Lisa Scoble from Pearl Insurance, Cynthia Shelton from the National Association of REALTORS® and Brian Copeland, a REALTOR® from Nashville, Tenn., and the keynote speaker earlier that day during the Opening Session.

Thanks to so many who gave freely of their time and energy, the evening was a rousing success. For those who weren’t able to join us in Savannah, an album of photos is available for viewing on our NC REALTORS® Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ncrealtors).

RPAC participation gives each REALTOR® in every Congressional district and North Carolina legislative district an opportunity to be heard. Be a part of the process and get involved by making a contribution to NC RPAC today by visiting www.ncrealtors.org. v