We're More Than Realtors...
The “We’re More Than Realtors…”(WMTR) public
relations campaign began in 2006 and was created by the Long Island Board
of REALTORS®, Inc. (LIBOR) Public Relations committee. The goal of
the campaign is to create a more positive image of Realtors® by raising
the public’s awareness about what Realtors® are doing in their
community, in addition to helping them buy and sell homes.
As part of this campaign the REALTOR® Spirit Award was created. This
program recognizes Realtors®, one from each County, who have made
a difference in their community through volunteer work, charitable efforts,
youth related activities or anything big or small that shows an outstanding
commitment to community service. After reviewing many deserving
applications the 2008 Public Relations Committee are proud to announce
the
2008 REALTOR® Spirit Award Recipients:
Nassau
County Recipient$250 - Svetlana Levitin of June Shapiro Realty/Laffey Associates for her work with World of Women Immigrants, a not-for-profit educational women’s organization established to assist women immigrants to integrate into all aspects of the civic, legal, economic, social and communal life of America
$500 - Mary Stanco of Exit Realty Gold Coast for her work with The Gift of Life a non-profit agency responsible for recovering and distributing organs and tissues used in life-saving and life-enhancing transplants.
$1,000 - Philip Laffey of Century 21 Laffey Associates, who earned this honor for his work with Easter Seals. Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for more than 85 years.
Suffolk County Recipient
$250 - Carol Bromm of Prudential Douglas Elliman for her work with Boatsies Boxes, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting our troops when they are far from home.
$500 - Jose Sola of RE/MAX Integrity Leaders, for his work with the Rolling Thunder Special Needs Program, a non-profit organization set up specifically for physically and mentally challenged athletes.
$1,000 - Matthew Arnold of Weichert Realtors® Dutch Door, who earned this honor for his work with the Hospice Care Network –Children’s Bereavement Program. The Hospice Care network provides a caring and safe environment staffed by compassionate professionals and volunteers to help children through their period of bereavement.
Queens County Recipient -
$250 - Ahmed Shamim of Dreamworks Properties Corp for his work with The Optimistics. The primary objective of “The Optimists” is to salvage the children whose hopes, possibilities and future have been snatched by poverty, broken families, lost parents and numerous unusual social conditions.
$500 - Moses Seuram of C N C Equity Ltd for his work with the ATS Memorial Fund. The ATS Memorial Fund is a NY not-for –profit charitable organization founded in memory of the late Ajay Singh; they strive to lend a hand to any relief program in dire need.
$1000 - Willie Mae Wyatt of Du Chris Realty for her hard work with the Prison Fellowship Ministries whose mission is to seek the transformation of prisoners and their reconciliation to God, family, and community.
This year there were a total of nine recipients that received awards ranging from $250 to $1,000; to be presented to their charity of choice. The awards were presented at the 2008 LIBOR/MLS Appreciation and Recognition Breakfast at the Woodbury Country Club in Woodbury. This year’s recipients were chosen based upon their volunteer work, charitable efforts, youth related activities or any endeavor big or small that shows an extraordinary commitment to community service.
Realtor Communication Outreach
Volunteer Opportunities – Give
Back to Your Community
Through the efforts of the “We’re More Than REALTORS®…” campaign,
LIBOR has partnered with different charitable organizations throughout
Long Island and Queens; in doing so REALTORS® are given the opportunity
to volunteer their time on upcoming volunteer projects to be scheduled
during the year. When you become a volunteer you make a positive
impact on peoples’ lives and your community. There are many business
benefits, too; you may discover a new niche and earn greater name recognition
as a result of your work; all is extremely rewarding. If you would
like to “get involved” simply complete the attached form
and you will be notified on all upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Let Us Know
As an individual/office/Chapter, REALTORS® are making a difference
in their community every day…let us know! Exceptional contributions
are being made; please keep us informed by completing the attached press
release form. This also includes any upcoming charitable event/fundraiser
you wish to publicize, let us know and we’ll get the word out.
For additional information and questions, please contact:
Christina DeFalco
300 Sunrise Highway
West Babylon, New York 11704
(631) 661-4800 x358