THE VAIL BOARD OF REALTORS FOUNDATION GIVING BACK TO PAY IT FORWARD Brought to you by the Vail Board of REALTORS It has been a tumultuous year 2020. But amidst the The increase in funds can disruption, there is always time for giving. As we settle be attributed to a creative approach into fall, now is the perfect time to reflect on the positive impacts the acts of giving can provide during "The 2020 scholarship funds came a stressful year. to fundraising according to Thrall, from August 18 through September 30. Anyone interested in supporting the Foundation can organize a team, choose any course to play in the valley, from our 2019 Vail Board of Realtors Holiday Party. We created a gift basket theme and asked each real estate brokerage office in Eagle County to donate a basket. It was quite successful-there were so many creative, valuable, and fun donations. We also took While uncertainty has managed to distract the best of us, the Vail Board of Realtors" (VBR) Foundation has been able to award $35,000 in student scholarships to 21 hard-working Eagle County youth, in addition to supporting 13 local nonprofits, and financial assistance to at least one individual, giving back a total of $71,000 to our local community. register the team with a per player donation through the event website, play and have fun for a great cause. our traditional silent auction online, which opened it up to people who weren't able to attend the holiday All registrants for the virtual event will be entered into an October 1 drawing for a 7-night stay in a private residence at Indian Wells, California near Palm party. We had a great response Springs. "Creating a friendly competition between all the real estate brokerage offices is really what increased the participation in the online auction. For Cynthia Thrall, VBR Foundation Chairperson, community support comes naturally. "My family has always been involved with philanthropy, especially in our local communities. When I worked in the automotive industry in Chicagoland, we created a voluntary committee to boost community involvement. It was an incredible experience. I've been involved with the VBR And, when we switched the VBR holiday party to a fundraising event for Eagle County students, i think it made all the difference in the world-people are quite willing to assist students in pursuing higher education. Our goal is to get more Realtors and offices involved in this invaluable endeavor. We are so Open to anyone, not just golfers, this more casual approach to a golf tournament is meant to encourage as much pleasure in celebrating each other as it is to raise money for need-based assistance. "We want people to have fun with this by playing golf with family, friends, and clients" says Thrall. "Virtual tournament team photos will be posted online for all to enjoy To learn more about the VBR Foundation or Foundation since 2017 as a Director and now as the appreciative of everyone's generosity. In addition to increasing student scholarships, the VIR Foundation was also able to increase giving to local nonprofits. One such organizations is Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley. "The VBR Foundation has been supporting Habitat for years" says Thral. "We continue to partner with the organization because their mission aligns with our real estate commitment to Eagle County. make a donation, visit VBR.net or, consider supporting the Foundation on Colorado Gives Day, December 8, Chairperson. It's a very heartwarming feeling to give back to Eagle County residents in such a meaningful way 2020. Scholarship Program Soars Supporting Eagle County residents is at the heart of the VBR Foundation's mission-to assist the community and association members with need-based financial assistance, nonprofit support education, and disaster relief. The student scholarship In addition to financial support, many of the real program fulfills the focus on education. And, it has grown substantially each year since 2018 when the program began. In 2019, the program awarded 12 students and this year, the recipients nearly doubled. The 21 students from throughout Eagle County received up to $2,000 each and will have the opportunity to use scholarship funds to attend colleges and universities across the country including in the midst of a pandemic can be challenging. So, the Indiana, California, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, New York, estate brokerage offices volunteer to help build the homes-putting up drywall, painting, landscaping, or anything else that needs to be done" Virtual Golf Tournament Fundraising is a year-round effort and golf tournaments are a popular venue for putting the fun in fundraising. With social distancing however, events GIVE BACK VBR Foundation came up with yet another creative approach to an important annual fundraiser. and Colorado. And, many have lofty goals in law, classical music, engineering and physics. The Sth annual event is being held virtually A REALTOR® knows your neighborhood, the neighbors, and volunteers to make it better. The Vail Board of Realtors" Foundation assists the community and association members with need based financial assistance, nonprofit support, education and disaster relief. VBR Please help us support our community...by playing a round of golf! Organize a team and play a round of golf anytime from now until September 30. Learn more and register your team in the QR code in this ad. One lucky participate wins a 7-night stay at an Indian Wells, California condo on the golf course! SCAN ME Vail Board of Realtors" Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Visit us at VBR.net. THE VAIL BOARD OF REALTORS FOUNDATION GIVING BACK TO PAY IT FORWARD Brought to you by the Vail Board of REALTORS It has been a tumultuous year 2020. But amidst the The increase in funds can disruption, there is always time for giving. As we settle be attributed to a creative approach into fall, now is the perfect time to reflect on the positive impacts the acts of giving can provide during "The 2020 scholarship funds came a stressful year. to fundraising according to Thrall, from August 18 through September 30. Anyone interested in supporting the Foundation can organize a team, choose any course to play in the valley, from our 2019 Vail Board of Realtors Holiday Party. We created a gift basket theme and asked each real estate brokerage office in Eagle County to donate a basket. It was quite successful-there were so many creative, valuable, and fun donations. We also took While uncertainty has managed to distract the best of us, the Vail Board of Realtors" (VBR) Foundation has been able to award $35,000 in student scholarships to 21 hard-working Eagle County youth, in addition to supporting 13 local nonprofits, and financial assistance to at least one individual, giving back a total of $71,000 to our local community. register the team with a per player donation through the event website, play and have fun for a great cause. our traditional silent auction online, which opened it up to people who weren't able to attend the holiday All registrants for the virtual event will be entered into an October 1 drawing for a 7-night stay in a private residence at Indian Wells, California near Palm party. We had a great response Springs. "Creating a friendly competition between all the real estate brokerage offices is really what increased the participation in the online auction. For Cynthia Thrall, VBR Foundation Chairperson, community support comes naturally. "My family has always been involved with philanthropy, especially in our local communities. When I worked in the automotive industry in Chicagoland, we created a voluntary committee to boost community involvement. It was an incredible experience. I've been involved with the VBR And, when we switched the VBR holiday party to a fundraising event for Eagle County students, i think it made all the difference in the world-people are quite willing to assist students in pursuing higher education. Our goal is to get more Realtors and offices involved in this invaluable endeavor. We are so Open to anyone, not just golfers, this more casual approach to a golf tournament is meant to encourage as much pleasure in celebrating each other as it is to raise money for need-based assistance. "We want people to have fun with this by playing golf with family, friends, and clients" says Thrall. "Virtual tournament team photos will be posted online for all to enjoy To learn more about the VBR Foundation or Foundation since 2017 as a Director and now as the appreciative of everyone's generosity. In addition to increasing student scholarships, the VIR Foundation was also able to increase giving to local nonprofits. One such organizations is Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley. "The VBR Foundation has been supporting Habitat for years" says Thral. "We continue to partner with the organization because their mission aligns with our real estate commitment to Eagle County. make a donation, visit VBR.net or, consider supporting the Foundation on Colorado Gives Day, December 8, Chairperson. It's a very heartwarming feeling to give back to Eagle County residents in such a meaningful way 2020. Scholarship Program Soars Supporting Eagle County residents is at the heart of the VBR Foundation's mission-to assist the community and association members with need-based financial assistance, nonprofit support education, and disaster relief. The student scholarship In addition to financial support, many of the real program fulfills the focus on education. And, it has grown substantially each year since 2018 when the program began. In 2019, the program awarded 12 students and this year, the recipients nearly doubled. The 21 students from throughout Eagle County received up to $2,000 each and will have the opportunity to use scholarship funds to attend colleges and universities across the country including in the midst of a pandemic can be challenging. So, the Indiana, California, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, New York, estate brokerage offices volunteer to help build the homes-putting up drywall, painting, landscaping, or anything else that needs to be done" Virtual Golf Tournament Fundraising is a year-round effort and golf tournaments are a popular venue for putting the fun in fundraising. With social distancing however, events GIVE BACK VBR Foundation came up with yet another creative approach to an important annual fundraiser. and Colorado. And, many have lofty goals in law, classical music, engineering and physics. The Sth annual event is being held virtually A REALTOR® knows your neighborhood, the neighbors, and volunteers to make it better. The Vail Board of Realtors" Foundation assists the community and association members with need based financial assistance, nonprofit support, education and disaster relief. VBR Please help us support our community...by playing a round of golf! Organize a team and play a round of golf anytime from now until September 30. Learn more and register your team in the QR code in this ad. One lucky participate wins a 7-night stay at an Indian Wells, California condo on the golf course! SCAN ME Vail Board of Realtors" Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Visit us at VBR.net.