MVAR® 2022 September E-newsletter

A message from the Board President

Happy September, MVAR:

It’s hard to believe that fall is quickly approaching and the end of the year will be here before we know it.

MVAR is working on a number of events in the coming months, that are meant to support networking with one another, but also tied to the support of RPAC.

RPAC has been a phenomenal resource for REALTORS ® since its inception in 1969. Since the beginning, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® Candidates across the United States.

While it’s the universal truth that the very foundation of homeownership is the back bone of America’s economy, it’s also the foundation for financial well belong and generational wealth. Prompting and protecting those private property rights is the number one goal of REALTOR® Associations across the country. Homeownership should be affordable, available to everyone and continue to be the best way for Americans to build stability and wealth in this country.

Now more than ever, supporting RPAC is becoming increasingly crucial, as we’ve seen more local need than ever.

For example, the City of Salem, and other cities within our area of service, have considered items such as a natural gas ban & home energy scores that will impact housing costs and overall live ability of our community. An investment in RPAC means that 70% of your dollars stay locally, which allows us the opportunity to support those local propositions in a manner reflective of REALTORS® belief in equitable, affordable housing for all. Recently, our Government Affairs Committee has interviewed local candidates for council races, mayoral races, etc., to ensure that our association and it’s membership is actively engaged in candidate races and endorsing those that will adamantly support housing incitive and land use laws that will continue to make our communities livable and affordable for all.

I want to encourage you all to attend our upcoming RPAC fundraisers, and I want to urge you all to invest your time and money into supporting local and statewide candidates who support the foundation of the American dream. No matter the amount, no amount is too small or ineffective.

In addition, now is the time for REALTORS® to get involved in local community races. For example, our very own Deanna Gwyn is in the November election for a run off for the last council seat of Ward 4. Now is our time to rally behind our candidate by sign waiving, door knocking and sharing her message for a stronger Salem. As REALTORS®, we have a unique ability to pull together a strong group of individuals who believe in common ground of housing- whether it’s Deanna or another local campaign, let’s get invested in the leadership of our cities and our communities. It’s never too late to get to work for our clients and their right to homeownership. REALTORS® see possibilities, we have hope and optimism that problems can be solved and will be solved through leadership and collaboration.

At your service,

Ashleigh Fordham

MVAR® EVENTS THIS MONTH

Law and Rule Required Course

Instructor: Heidi Hazel - Principal Broker at Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Northwest Real Estate

September 14th, 2022

In-Person - Scottish Rite, Salem

9:00AM to 12:00PM

3 CE Credit

September General Membership Meeting

Topic: Salem Community Improvement Bond

Instructors: Mayor-Elect Chris Hoy

September 21st, 2022

In-Person @ Scottish Rite

8:30AM - 10:15AM

RA - Affordable Septic

Instructor: King's Pumping - Rob Barnes

September 29th, 2022

Virtual

12:00PM to 1:00PM

1 CE Credit

We are thrilled to share with you how you can use your membership with us to network, view member only events, share your contact information with other members for networking, access CE Credit Courses and your Certificates! We are also implementing automated pay for upcoming MVAR dues per request by our members!

If you are interested in accessing these resources, create your login using the step by step instructions below.

Login here at this link and make sure your contact profile is complete and update-to-date so others can successfully connect with you. Explore the site and have fun taking advantage of special members only access.

Search the directory listing - your contact information and our other members are available in the "members only" hub.
Personalized member listing page - included in the directory is your own information page on the website which can include a description area, location, logo, photos and contact details based on your membership level.
Resources- being part of our association includes access to key sites, documents and other information to help you thrive in our community. Check out the resource area to learn more.
Events - advertise your upcoming events to other members and/or on our public site. Login to create your event page and submit to us for review/approval. Also, check out and register for upcoming events on our calendar.
Continuing Education - See which future events we're hosting offer CE Credits, and record and download your certificates online.
Automated Payments - As per our member's request, you can now automate your annual dues and other event payments.
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Use the MemberPlus Growthzone App to gain your membership benefits on the go!

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Hello MVAR Community,

WE HAVE OFFICIALLY KICKED OFF OUR RAFFLE TICKET FUNDRAISER!

We will be selling raffle tickets until November 16th and the drawing will take place on November 16th at the General Membership Meeting. Please keep in mind that you don’t have to be present to win.

With only 1,000 tickets being sold, we have 5 prizes to choose from and each will have their own drawing so your chances of winning are even greater!

This fundraiser will help us raise funds for awarding grants to local nonprofits, fund the MVAR Children’s Christmas Party, etc. We will be selling tickets at all upcoming MVAR events until the day of the drawing.

COMING UP:

- SILENT AUCTION RAFFLE @ SOUP WARS IN OCTOBER

The Community Foundation will be hosting a Silent Auction Fundraiser at Soup Wars on October 20th. You won’t want to miss it!

- MARK YOUR CALENDARS For the Annual MVAR Children’s Christmas Party!

After our partnership with the YMCA to raise funds to donate to them, we are pleased to announce that they have graciously offered us the opportunity to use their facility to host

this year’s Children’s Christmas Party! Don’t forget to put the dates on your calendar for December 16th & 17th (more details to come)

We cannot thank you enough for your support,

Sarie Scott, President

MVAR Community Foundation

It’s that time again – General Election Season!

Members of the Government Affairs Committee (GAC) will be busy this month interviewing candidates running for Mayor or City Councilor in Keizer, Silverton and Woodburn. Following the interview process, recommendations will be made to the Board of Directors for approval of candidates for MVAR to endorse and offer campaign financial support (putting your RPAC dollars to work).

Stay tuned – We will provide a full list of local candidates supported by MVAR!

And while you are waiting…

Are you registered to vote? No?

Have you moved? Need to update or check your voter registration?

Update voter registration online now

Support REALTOR® Deanna Gwyn in her run-off election for Salem City Council!!

Donate Now

Campaigns are expensive – and Deanna is facing running a full campaign for a second time this year. Every donation helps, small or large. Even just $25 helps fund her campaign while at the same time showing she has numerous supporters in the community. And you don’t have to be a Salem resident to help Deanna get elected!

While we are busy interviewing candidates, there will be no GAC meetings this month. See you next month!

For more information about any government affairs related issue, please contact Willamette Valley Government Affairs Director, Selina Barnes, at selinawvgad@gmail.com or (503) 510-0830.

Can’t believe fall is already here. Lots of fun events coming up for the remainder of the year!

Sip N Clip Event Sept 10th from 10 am to Noon.

Funds go to support RPAC

You won’t want to miss this fun event. If you have not been you will be missing out. Sheena is amazing! You will get to create beautiful arrangements too and drink Wine. Did I say drink Wine? You get to drink Wine

Save the Dates:

Whiskey Tasting

October 6, 2022 5:30 pm "The Bank" Top floor Willamette Valley Bank Building

Wine Paring Dinner

TBD TBD Cozy Taverna & Coria Estates Wine

Soup Wars

October 22, 2022 4 pm to 7pm Scottish Rite

2022 Awards Banquet

December 8, 2022 5pm to 8pm Convention Center

Children’s Shopping Day and Gift Wrapping

December 16, 2022 7am Walmart Turner Rd

10 am until finished YMCA

Children’s Christmas Party

December 17, 2022 12 pm to 2:30pm YMCA

The Events Committee meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 9 am to 10 am at the MVAR office. We would love for you to join the committee. Don’t have time to be on the committee but want to help out with the different events we could definitely use your help reach out to info@midvalleyassn.realtor or contact me directly at traci.benjamin@churchillmortgage.com

Cheers!

Traci

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