Stamford Bd of Realtors Quarterly Meeting on October 2, 2008 at the Italian Center...Stamford - The 21st Century

STAMFORD BD OF REALTORS PRESENTS Stamford-The 21st Century...Quarterly meeting October 2, 2008

Pictured above: Kip Bergstrom, Robert N. Rich and Richard W. Redniss

The Stamford Bd of Realtors Quarterly Meeting at the Italian Center on October 2, 2008 was well attended by 150 Realtors. Stamford - The 21st Century, was the topic addressed by 3 well respected guest speakers:
Speaker Richard W. Redniss, President of Redniss & Mead, Speaker Robert N. Rich, Chairman of the F.D. Rich Co. and Speaker Kip Bergstrom, Executive Director of the Urban Redevelopment Commission of the City of Stamford were all well received by the group.

The informative meeting and discussions revolved around Stamford's evolution to its current
status as "The Financial Services City" today. Before and after World War II Stamford was then known as the "Lock City" of the industrial era to the "The City of Research." Then evolving in the 1970's into one of the nation's top locations for Fortune 500 headquarters. In the 1990's, Stamford began to attract major investment banks and hedge funds, thus earning its name as "The Financial Services City." Stamford CT is touted as a magnet for talent attracting

financial institutions UBS, RBS and other impressive satellite companies and corporations.

Stamford Realtors were told that there are still an additional 2800 units of housing that have been approved downtown for future development. High speed Inter-City Rail and High Speed Inter City Light Rail are also on the planning boards. The downtown transportation center would then become the new center of downtown. If and when the Harbor Point Development is completed, Stamford would once again become a waterfront city.

Stamford Bd of Realtors donates back packs to Stark School

The Stamford Board of Realtors donated 25 "fully loaded" back packs to Stark Elementary
School. Each back pack was filled with school supplies including pencils, notebooks, erasers, sharpeners and a lunch box.
This is the second year that back packs were gifted thanks to the generous donations from Stamford Board of Realtors members.

Stamford Bd of Realtors Clambake 2008 at beautiful Cove Island Park & Beach

2 Stamford Students Awarded CAR Scholarships

Congratulations to graduating Stamford students Jeffrey Guzinski and Natalia Widulinski.

These students were among 54 outstanding students who are children of Connecticut Realtors

who were awarded a total of $47,500 in scholarships this year by the Raymond F. Gates, Jr Memorial Scholarship committee.

Additionally, the Stamford Bd of Realtors was proud to award eight $1000 scholarships to seniors who applied from public and private schools in Stamford.

Stamford Bd of Realtors 2008 Scholarship Winners

The Stamford Board of Realtors was very proud to present eight $1000 Scholarships to graduating seniors from Stamford High School and Westhill High School. A reception was held for the students and their families on June 13th. Recipients from Stamford High School were: William Jaroszynski, Shannon Elizabeth McGoldrick, Danielle Shapiro, Marisa Torres and Matthew Van Houten. Recipients from Westhill High School were: Peter Jankovsky, Audrey Manning and Margaret K. Van Name.
Scholarship winners were awarded for their outstanding community service.
Special thanks to Committe Chair Millie Sanislo and committee members Merrily Eisnitz, Isabel Leonhardt, Valerie Willey, Joelle Bently Burrows, Meera Banta, Gerda Jensen, Paula Kroll, Kim Hittman and Judy Amster.

Stamford Bd of Realtors Scholarship Winners

Stamford Bd of Realtors 2008 Scholarship Winners

Pictured above are 2008 Stamford Bd of Realtors Scholarship Winners:
Top: Margaret K. Van Name, Matthew Van Houten & Peter Jankovsky
Bottom: Shannon Elizabeth McGoldrick, Danielle Shapiro & Audrey Manning

Not pictured: William Jaroszynski & Marisa Torres

Congratulations!

STAMFORD BD OF REALTORS MEETING ON SHORT SALES JUNE 11, 2008

Stamford Bd of Realtors filled the meeting room on June 11, 2008 at the Italian Center at an important informational meeting on short sales.

Attorneys Ken Gruder and Eugene Marconi (CAR Attorney) provided excellent information and advice for listing agents and buyers agents regarding the current challenging and complicated short sale and preforeclosure real estate market including recommendations

to do a "Title Run Down" prior to listing subject properties and researching other sources such as the Fairfield County Business Journal.

JUNE 14-STAMFORD REALTORS BLOOD DRIVE-TULLY CENTER

The Stamford Bd of Realtors is sponsoring a community blood drive on Saturday June 14th at the Tully Center on Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford.
Please show up to donate blood and encourage all others to do so, also!
For more info, contact committee chairman Sally Sanford at 326-4590.

Stamford Bd of Realtors Volunteer for Rebuilding Together

The Stamford Board of Realtors thanks their following realtors for volunteering their time and efforts as part of the community "Rebuilding Together" day:

Committee Chair Sally Sanford, Len Schwartz, Paula Kroll, Rob Leggat, Misa Huang, Marie Barker, Nicole Borsey, Phil Caruso, Tammy Felenstein and daughter Laura, John Pellegrino,

Deborah & Sandy Simunich, Thaddea Sheridan, Kim Hittman, Diane Eliades and daughter Zoe, Maddy Shapiro, Cameron Foster, Ed Vanveen & Glenn Marr.

These Stamford Realtors painted, replaced stair rails, installed smoke detectors, etc. for the home of 2 elderly ladies in their 90's in their downtown home.

Stamford Board of Realtors at Realtors Day at the Capitol

The Stamford Board of Realtors filled a chartered bus and descended on the Capitol in Hartford, CT on March 26, 2008 to meet with State Senators and Representatives to share opinions and concerns on issues that affect our business.

Issues included sub-prime mortgage problems in CT, sunset of the higher real estate conveyance tax imposed upon sellers, affordable health insurance for small businesses and realtors, timeshare business, etc.

Stamford Bd of Realtors Quarterly Meeting at UCONN

The Stamford Board of Realtors Quarterly Meeting held on February 27, 2008 at the Stamford

downtown campus of the University of Connecticut was hosted by Dr. Michael Ego, Vice Provost

of this branch and staff members and included presentations from other staff and community leaders including Jack Condlin, President & CEO of the Stamford Chamber of Commerce.

A tour of the impressive campus was taken after the meeting.

A Good Time at Stamford Bd of Realtors Holiday Party at the Grand!

Stamford Bd of Realtors Holiday Party Photos