COLDWATER – (WTVB) – The Branch County Association of Realtors recently held their annual Christmas Party and Benefit Auction at Wings, Etc. State Senator Mike Shirkey administered the “Oath of Office” to the newly elected Board of Directors: President Brian George, Vice President Angie Marsh, Treasurer Carri Foley, Secretary Lynn Mitchell, Directors Sharon Atkinson, Jill Bowers, John Rakocy and Affiliate Director Josh Jones.
John Blashfield was honored for 25 Years in Real Estate, as well as Five Year members Annette Booth, JoEllen Donay, Carri Foley, David Foley, Joi Villa and Valorie Johnson.
President Brian George recognized departing Board President Debbie Lounds-Bowers, Secretary Sherry Haylett and Director Jim Drews for their contributions to the BCAR during their tenure on the board.
The “President’s Award” was given to Bruce Hauska for his involvement and support over many years. Devon Title was awarded the “2019 Affiliate of the Year”. For only the second time in recent history, there was a tie for “REALTOR® of the Year”. Carri Foley of First Choice Real Estate and Grace Shortridge-Roberts of Hauska Home & Farm were both named Branch County “2019 REALTOR® of the Year”.
The evening consisted of live and silent auctions, raffles and live music.
Proceeds from the auctions went to five local charities: Quincy Schools’ “Bird Feeder Program” which provides school lunches to children, Union City Community Schools’ Counselor’s Fund, “Yes for Bronson Schools”, Erin’s Angels Animal Rescue and Branch Area Rescue Coalition (BARC) Animal Rescue.
