FAR's 2008-2009 Scholarship/Essay Contest for High School Seniors, which offers a total of $28,000 in scholarship funding, needs to have entries postmarked no later than Monday, Feb. 9, 2009.
To enter, students must write a typed, double-spaced essay, 500 words or less, on the topic, "How Does a Realtor® Professional Benefit the Community?" All essays, along with an official Essay Cover Form, should be mailed to the Florida Association of Realtors, 7025 Augusta National Drive, P.O. Box 725025, Orlando, FL, 32872-5025. Need the scholarship materials?
Go to FAR's Media Center Web site at http://media.floridarealtors.org/scholarshipinfo.htm, and you can download the scholarship contest rules, required essay cover form, list of FAR District Vice Presidents and other materials.
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Thursday, February 5, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Florida Association of Realtors® Offers Scholarships
Attention Florida high school seniors: Time is running out for you to win up to $6,000 to help pay for college tuition next year. Better start writing - there's less than a month to go until the Feb. 9, 2009, deadline to enter the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR) 2008-2009 Scholarship/Essay Contest for High School Seniors, which offers a total of $28,000 in scholarship funding.
Students must write a typed, double-spaced essay, 500 words or less, on the topic, "How Does a Realtor® Professional Benefit the Community?" This topic gives students a wide range of real estate professional fields to write about, including residential brokerage, commercial brokerage, industrial and office brokerage, farm and land brokerage, real estate appraising, property management, land development and real estate counseling, to name just a few of the specialties.FAR's scholarship program benefits students from across the state, with $1,000 in prize money going to the top essays in each of the Association's 13 districts in the state. Students with the 13 district-winning essays then compete to win three $5,000 FAR scholarships on the statewide level, for a total of $28,000 in scholarship awards. All essays, along with an official Essay Cover Form, must be postmarked no later than Feb. 9, 2009, and mailed to the Florida Association of Realtors, 7025 Augusta National Drive, P.O. Box 725025, Orlando, FL, 32872-5025.
"Florida Realtors feel privileged to be able to help deserving young people continue their dreams of a college education," says 2009 FAR President Cynthia Shelton. "There is no better investment in the future of our communities, our state and our nation than to invest in young people and help them realize their potential. Our successful scholarship program, now in its ninth year, is just one way that Florida Realtors give back to their community."
FAR's statewide scholarship awards program is open only to high school seniors who reside in the state of Florida and plan on continuing their education at a college, university, technical school or other institution of higher learning. The college or institution of higher learning does not have to be located within the state of Florida. Children whose parents are licensed real estate practitioners are not eligible for contest entry; nor are children whose parents are employed by any local Realtor board/association or by the Florida Association of Realtors.
Scholarship contest rules and the official essay cover form are available at public and private senior high school guidance offices throughout the state. Or students, parents, teachers - anyone - can go to FAR's Media Center Web site (http://media.floridarealtors.org) to download the required essay cover form, list of FAR District Vice Presidents and other scholarship/essay contest materials.
Students must write a typed, double-spaced essay, 500 words or less, on the topic, "How Does a Realtor® Professional Benefit the Community?" This topic gives students a wide range of real estate professional fields to write about, including residential brokerage, commercial brokerage, industrial and office brokerage, farm and land brokerage, real estate appraising, property management, land development and real estate counseling, to name just a few of the specialties.FAR's scholarship program benefits students from across the state, with $1,000 in prize money going to the top essays in each of the Association's 13 districts in the state. Students with the 13 district-winning essays then compete to win three $5,000 FAR scholarships on the statewide level, for a total of $28,000 in scholarship awards. All essays, along with an official Essay Cover Form, must be postmarked no later than Feb. 9, 2009, and mailed to the Florida Association of Realtors, 7025 Augusta National Drive, P.O. Box 725025, Orlando, FL, 32872-5025.
"Florida Realtors feel privileged to be able to help deserving young people continue their dreams of a college education," says 2009 FAR President Cynthia Shelton. "There is no better investment in the future of our communities, our state and our nation than to invest in young people and help them realize their potential. Our successful scholarship program, now in its ninth year, is just one way that Florida Realtors give back to their community."
FAR's statewide scholarship awards program is open only to high school seniors who reside in the state of Florida and plan on continuing their education at a college, university, technical school or other institution of higher learning. The college or institution of higher learning does not have to be located within the state of Florida. Children whose parents are licensed real estate practitioners are not eligible for contest entry; nor are children whose parents are employed by any local Realtor board/association or by the Florida Association of Realtors.
Scholarship contest rules and the official essay cover form are available at public and private senior high school guidance offices throughout the state. Or students, parents, teachers - anyone - can go to FAR's Media Center Web site (http://media.floridarealtors.org) to download the required essay cover form, list of FAR District Vice Presidents and other scholarship/essay contest materials.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Can I Have Your Laptop?
Seriously. Any givers out there?
If you're not using an old one, can I have it? I really would like my big holiday charity round up to be collecting, refurbishing and distributing laptops to kids at Phillippi Shores Elementary without computers at homes. The laptop is ideal because its new owner could take advantage of free Wi-Fi spots around town, allowing them the benefits of internet access without the monthly cost that kids obviously can't pay.
Is 5 laptops a realistic goal? Please help.
If you're not using an old one, can I have it? I really would like my big holiday charity round up to be collecting, refurbishing and distributing laptops to kids at Phillippi Shores Elementary without computers at homes. The laptop is ideal because its new owner could take advantage of free Wi-Fi spots around town, allowing them the benefits of internet access without the monthly cost that kids obviously can't pay.
Is 5 laptops a realistic goal? Please help.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Scholarships Available
The Florida Association of Realtors is offering Florida high school seniors a chance to win up to $6,000 in scholarship funding through its 2008-09 Scholarship/Essay Contest.
Read the full story: http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n5-111108.cfm.
You never know unless you try! And keep your eyes posted for the Sarasota Association of Realtors scholarship opportunities too. I'll post again when the official info is released.
Read the full story: http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n5-111108.cfm.
You never know unless you try! And keep your eyes posted for the Sarasota Association of Realtors scholarship opportunities too. I'll post again when the official info is released.
Friday, October 24, 2008
News On A Few Of My Favorite Things!
Goodwill's Centergate Bookstore (corner of Cattleman and Bee Ridge) is celebrating it's 9th Anniversary tomorrow with free birthday cake AND 25% off everything in the store. If your are a book lover and/or have kids, you must stop by to check out their collection and deals.
Also, tomorrow is G.Wiz-O-Ween! From 5:30 to 7:30 admission is only $3 per child for trick-or-treating, ghostly games, spooky science and more. Last year was lots of fun so make sure to dress up and come on out tomorrow night!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
VOTE!
My kids and I will be on the corner of 41 and Bee Ridge today to support Bill Furst for Sarasota County Property Appraiser! To learn more about Bill, visit: http://www.furstforfairness.com/.
Remember to get out and VOTE! It's your right as a US citizen. Don't take it for granted.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Show You Care: Clean the Coast!
Come clean up the coastline with me, my kids and a bunch of great volunteers from the Sarasota Association of Realtor's GRAS (Green Realtor Alliance of Sarasota) Saturday September 20 at 8 am around John Ringling Causeway. Follow this link for more details and the registration form: http://www.sarasotarealtors.com/about/event.cfm?eveID=74.
This is a great way to get your kids involved as volunteer opportunities for kids are few and far between.
Hope to see you there!
This is a great way to get your kids involved as volunteer opportunities for kids are few and far between.
Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Florida KidCare Increases Enrollment
Gov. Crist and the Florida Legislature this year approved more funding for Florida KidCare, which will enable 38,000 more uninsured children to join the federally subsidized program and obtain healthcare coverage. The program is open to all families regardless of income. Officials note that the program is free for those eligible for Medicaid.
Monthly premiums depend on your household's size and income. Most families pay $15 or $20 a month. If you need to pay more, Florida KidCare will let you know. The full monthly premium to enroll in KidCare is about $128 - less expensive than most private insurance. More than 1.4 million children are enrolled in Florida KidCare, which gives them access to preventive care such as regular doctor visits, immunizations, dental check-ups and prescriptions.
For more information or to apply for Florida KidCare, go to www.floridakidcare.org. You can also call 1-888-540-5437 to receive an application by mail.
Source: Florida Association of Reators
Monthly premiums depend on your household's size and income. Most families pay $15 or $20 a month. If you need to pay more, Florida KidCare will let you know. The full monthly premium to enroll in KidCare is about $128 - less expensive than most private insurance. More than 1.4 million children are enrolled in Florida KidCare, which gives them access to preventive care such as regular doctor visits, immunizations, dental check-ups and prescriptions.
For more information or to apply for Florida KidCare, go to www.floridakidcare.org. You can also call 1-888-540-5437 to receive an application by mail.
Source: Florida Association of Reators
Jungle Gardens Back-To-School BASH!
What a great way to spend your last weekend before school starts AND teach your kids how to give back to their community! This Saturday from 10 to 4pm.
Free for kids between 3 and 12 with school supply donation worth $3. All school supplies collected will be split between Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Free for kids between 3 and 12 with school supply donation worth $3. All school supplies collected will be split between Sarasota and Manatee counties.
- Here are the details: http://www.sarasotajunglegardens.com/jungle/?page_id=110.
- Here's a coupon for $1 adult admission: http://www.sarasotajunglegardens.com/jungle/?page_id=39.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Shoes For Kids Please
My office, RE/MAX Alliance Group, is collecting new shoes for school kids to distribute in the Charlotte County Public school system. Sizes 4 youth and 6 adult are needed the most but we have requests for 7 toddlers up to 11 adult female and 13 adult male.
If you'd like to help out, drop the new shoes by our office on Webber and 41 or the ones located in Englewood and North Port--or email me at Christina@YourHometownConsultant.com and I'll pick them up and deliver them for you.
If you'd like to help out, drop the new shoes by our office on Webber and 41 or the ones located in Englewood and North Port--or email me at Christina@YourHometownConsultant.com and I'll pick them up and deliver them for you.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Free Summer Movies!
Check out this list! The following kids movies are free throughout the summer on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Hollywood 20 in downtown Sarasota. They all start at 10 am which is a bit early for getting organized and out the door in the summer but more than doable for the bargain.
July 1 and 2
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G)
Firehouse Dog (PG)
July 8 and 9
Mr. Bean's Holiday (G)
Happy Feet (PG)
July 15 and 16
Arctic Tale (G)
Night at the Museum (PG)
July 22 and 23
Everyone's Hero (G)
Evan Almighty (PG)
July 29 and 30
Charlotte's Web (G)
Shrek The Third (PG)
August 5 and 6
Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - Veggie Tales (G)
Bee Movie (PG)
Hollywood 20 is located on the corner of 301 and Main. The exact address is 1993 Main Street, Sarasota, Fl 34236. For additional details, call 941-365-2000.
FYI: here's what you missed already this June:
June 10 and 11
Wallace and Gromit (G)
Alvin and the Chipmunks (PG)
June 17 and 18
March of the Penguins (G)
Robots (PG)
June 24 and 25
Doogal (G)
The Last Mimzy (PG)
July 1 and 2
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G)
Firehouse Dog (PG)
July 8 and 9
Mr. Bean's Holiday (G)
Happy Feet (PG)
July 15 and 16
Arctic Tale (G)
Night at the Museum (PG)
July 22 and 23
Everyone's Hero (G)
Evan Almighty (PG)
July 29 and 30
Charlotte's Web (G)
Shrek The Third (PG)
August 5 and 6
Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - Veggie Tales (G)
Bee Movie (PG)
Hollywood 20 is located on the corner of 301 and Main. The exact address is 1993 Main Street, Sarasota, Fl 34236. For additional details, call 941-365-2000.
FYI: here's what you missed already this June:
June 10 and 11
Wallace and Gromit (G)
Alvin and the Chipmunks (PG)
June 17 and 18
March of the Penguins (G)
Robots (PG)
June 24 and 25
Doogal (G)
The Last Mimzy (PG)
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