RPAC “TEAMS” Up for Success

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The five-round competition was held in conjunction with the annual NCAR Convention and Expo in Asheville, N.C. The always entertaining Bill Gallagher hosted the evening event along with the spectacular auctioneer, Lisa York. Convention attendees could form teams of up to five players, and the cost to play was $25 per person or $125 per team.

When the doors opened, the room quickly filled with over 25 participating teams. Trivia categories for the event were wide and varied, including questions on North Carolina history, sports, beer & alcohol and TV trivia. Each trivia guest received a bid number and had the opportunity to bid on items in a live and silent auction. Live auction items varied from beach houses to mountain escapes, and even included valuable time with actual people. Members of the Neuse River Region Association of REALTORS® surprised the Trustees by bringing several unexpected items for the auction, contributing to much of the night’s success.

Once the final category of the night was announced, teams wagered their points based on how well they “thought” they would know the answer. Prizes were awarded to the top three teams and “The Greensboro Greats” took home the championship prize of $1,000! Team members were Marian Stafford, Lolita Malave, Nancy Radtke, Mike Barr and Kathy Carpenter. In second place was “REALTORS® in the Arena,” including members Lou Baldwin, Leslie Baldwin, Jay Dowdy, Grisel McCurty and Wendy Harris, each winning a $25 iTunes gift card. Jeff Smith, Dory Kidd and David Cross of “Full Moon Fever” came in third place and took home $20 gift cards to Outback Steakhouse.

Congratulations to all our RPAC Champions! Everything was a smashing success thanks to all who helped with the event. RPAC would not be anything without the incredible support of NC REALTOR® members, you are all the best! If you missed the event, pictures are available for viewing on our NC REALTORS® Facebook page.

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