GMAR DIRECTORS INSTALLATION AND AWARDS PRESENTATION AT HOLIDAY GALA
The GMAR Holiday Party will be held on Wednesday, December 4 th  at the Hyatt Regency Downtown. The celebration will include the following highlights:

Presentation of Annual Awards for:
Realtor® of the Year – Jean Stefaniak, The Stefaniak Group
Affiliate of the Year – John Rehman, Matrix Title
Dedicated Service Award – Jeff Joseph, Shorewest Realtors
Lifetime Achievement Award – Gary Gerhardt, RE/MAX Realty 100
 
Installation of the GMAR Board of Directors:
2020 GMAR Chairman: Kel Svoboda, First Weber, Inc.
Roger Rushman, First Weber, Inc.
Courtney Stefaniak, The Stefaniak Group
Sarah Cole, Landmark Realty
Mark Kivley, RE/MAX Lakeside

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New MLS Policy - Enhanced Cooperation
STORIES OF REALTORS ® LEADING BY EXAMPLE
In last week's edition of Ethics Exchange, we asked GMAR members to share their stories about the positive experiences they have had working with other agents. Here is one recently submitted story:

Connie Lindberg, Shorewest ( Submitted by Sarah Oberbrunner, Keller Williams Realty, Milwaukee North Shore )  Connie and I had a challenging transaction in March of this year. She represented the seller, I represented the buyer. My buyer was more challenging and Connie was phenomenal throughout the transaction with my buyer's unreasonable demands, requests and, at times, disrespectful language. Connie was a fantastic partner. She demonstrated humility, kept her composure, was effective with communication, and ensured we got to closing. She kept her seller focused and took the emotion out of the transaction. She worked extra hard on this deal. Connie even parked down the block during the final walk through to ensure I was safe. I greatly appreciate her. She is a wonderful agent and should be recognized for her attitude and character. I can’t wait to do another deal with her.

Is there a REALTOR who you enjoy working with because they know how to problem solve and make transactions go smoother? Would you like to share an inspirational story about a competitor? We can all learn from those who lead by example. Submit your positive industry-related stories to Scott Bush via e-mail at scott@gmar.ws.
YOUTH FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS
Since 1959, the REALTORS® Youth Foundation, Inc. has awarded millions of dollars in grants to local youth-based organizations in Milwaukee, Waukesha and Washington Counties. Grants are awarded in these areas as a form of support: arts and culture, social services and education. Congratulations to the following grant recipients:

Arts and Culture
Jewish Family Services - $1,700
Schauer Arts Center - $750
Milwaukee Repertory Theater - $500
Arts at large - $1,000
Latino Arts Inc. - $1,000
Upstream Arts - $1,000
Arts for All - $1,000
Milwaukee Ballet - $739
 
Education
Mount Mary University - $500
Milwaukee Chamber Theater - $750
Riveredge Nature Center - $1,000
MATC - $614
Sharp Literacy - $614
Neighborhood House of Milwaukee - $1,000
Play Works Wisconsin - $500
 
Social Services
Coalition for Children Youth and Family Services - $1,000
Milwaukee Center for Children and Youth - $2,000
La Causa Crisis Nursery - $2,000
Milwaukee Homeless Veteran’s Initiative - $2,778  
 
Youth Foundation to Benefit from Alan Eisenberg’s Legacy
GMAR Member Alan Eisenberg passed away in August of this year. Alan loved serving on the GMAR’s Youth Foundation along with many other youth based non-profit organizations in the Milwaukee Area.

Alan willed approximately $450,000 to the Realtors Youth Foundation! His gift will allow the Youth Foundation to greatly expand its giving power in our community.
NATIONAL THAT'S WHO WE R ® CAMPAIGN
If you're not familiar, the NAR has launched a national "That’s Who We R ® " campaign to educate consumers on the REALTOR® difference. As a REALTOR®, here’s how you can leverage the campaign assets to promote your business:

ADVERTISE IN THE JOURNAL SENTINEL HOME & GARDEN SHOW GUIDE - LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Take advantage of this once-a-year advertising opportunity organized in conjunction with the Home & Garden Show Guide scheduled to mail with the Sunday, March 15th issue of the Journal Sentinel . Limited ad spaces are available. All space will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

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MILWAUKEE HOMELESS VETERANS INITIATIVE DONATIONS
Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative is in need of our donations. In addition to the list of items included on the attachment below, please consider a donation of the following important items in preparation for the winter season. Donations can be made at the GMAR office (12300 W. Center Street in Wauwatosa).

Children's Winter Hats, Scarves and Gloves

REAL ESTATE SUPPLY STORE NOW AT MINUTEMAN PRESS - BROOKFIELD
The real estate supply store is now located ONLY at Minuteman Press - Brookfield location (13680 W. Capitol Drive). Store hours are M-F from 8am to 5pm. Contact Minuteman Press-Brookfield for more info, (262) 781-9622!
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ASSISTANT ACCESS THROUGH SentriKey REAL ESTATE APP
Licensed and unlicensed assistants now have the ability to access their team’s lockboxes by using the SentriKey app. This allows them to release the shackle, open the key compartment among other functions for their team’s lockboxes.

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