KCRAR has lots of great events coming up! Whether you’re looking for education offerings in various locations, volunteer opportunities or just want to have a good time with fellow members, we’ve got it planned for you. Register for these events and more here.

Thursday, May 20
KCRAR, along with Proshred, is hosting its third annual free Community Shredding event on Thursday, May 20. You’re invited to use this opportunity to clean out and dispose of documents in a secure, environmentally-conscious way. (FYI: No need to remove paperclips, staples, hanging file folders, etc.)

Mark your calendar today for:

·         Thursday, May 20

·         2 to 4 p.m.

·         KCRAR Parking Lot (11150 Overbrook Road, Leawood, KS 66211)

The first three banker-sized boxes are free. Additional boxes will be accepted with a $5 tax-deductible donation per box to the KCRAR Foundation. The donations will help fund community service projects in the area. This Community Shredding event is being provided by KCRAR and PROSHRED!

For more information or questions, contact Cristalle Bozarth, KCRAR Community Outreach, Diversity & RPAC Manager, at 913-266-5908 or cristalleb@kcrar.com.

Tuesday, June 8 through Saturday, June 12
Please join us for our first KCRAR REALTORS® Make a Difference! community service project with Heartland Habitat for Humanity! We have partnered with Heartland Habitat for Humanity on an exclusive week-long REALTOR® build from Tuesday, June 8 through Saturday, June 12.

We need 25 volunteers each day from 8 to 4 p.m. To sign up to volunteer or for more information, contact Cristalle Bozarth at cristalleb@kcrar.com or 913-266-5908.

Thursday, June 10
Join fellow KCRAR members at CE in a Show Me Region location on June 10! We're offering two classes back-to-back in one location for your convenience - sign up for one or both and get up to 6 hours CE credit! See the flier here.

Both classes will be held at Legacy Park Community Center, 901 Bluestem Drive, Lee’s Summit, MO 68086. Check-in for the morning class starts at 8:30, followed by the class at 9 a.m. Check-in for the afternoon class starts at 12:30, followed by the class at 1 p.m.

See info about the morning class (Behave Yourself! The Code of Ethics) here, and the afternoon class (Consumer Focused Seller Services) here.

FREE for KCRAR members and $50 for non-members. Pre-registration is required - no one will receive CE credit without pre-registration!

Wednesday, June 23
KCRAR is singing for the REALTORS® Political Action Committee! Be a part of the fifth annual RPAC Idol and Auction hosted by the Northland Region. The event will be held on Wednesday June 23 at the VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s North Kansas City Casino. The fun starts at 5 p.m. with drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and mingling. The Idol competition will begin at 6 p.m. Join our local entertainers and Tanna Guthrie, our celebrity emcee and auctioneer, in one of the most entertaining nights KCRAR brings you! Cost is $25 per person, which serves as an RPAC contribution.

Our live and silent auction will one you won’t want to miss, with auction items and baskets that will have you in a bidding war! We're accepting auction items now - we are looking for gift baskets, gift certificates, event tickets, or even cash donations to purchase an item. We suggest that the items be new and have a minimum value of $25. If you are interested in donating an item to this auction, go here for the donation form, or contact Cristalle Bozarth at 913-266-5908 or cristalleb@kcrar.com.

The Northland Region is also accepting sponsorships for this event. Support the region and promote your company to an expected audience of more than 200 REALTORS® and others in the industry. Click here for the letter that explains the sponsorship opportunities. Or, contact Jennifer Dreiling at 913-266-5909 or jenniferd@kcrar.com. Special thanks to our RPAC Idol Headline Sponsor: First Federal Bank.

RPAC Idol Casting Call!
We are searching for contestants who are talented, entertaining, and enthusiastic to compete in the RPAC Idol competition. If interested in singing, or if you know someone who would be great, contact Jennifer Dreiling at 913-266-5909 or jenniferd@kcrar.com by June 1.

Thursday, June 24
KCRAR seminar hosted by the Sunflower Region
Join us to find out how "Small Changes May Mean BIG BUCKS!" on Thursday, June 24 from 3:00-5:00 pm at the KCRAR classroom. The cost is $5 and hearty snacks will be provided.

Join our panelists: Cindy Green - Legislative, Kevin Enyeart - Environmental, and Brad Nelson - Financial, to learn about current changes that affect your liability and your pocket! Topics covered will include:

·         EPA regulations

·         Inspector law

·         Transfer tax

·         HVAC changes

·         Green homes

·         RESPA

·         BAC

·         Title policy

·         PMI

·         Jumbo lending

Go here to register online - space is limited.  Go here for the event flier.

Thank you to our 2010 Sunflower Sponsors: Gold Level - Continental Title Company, First American Title Company, First Federal Bank, LeaderOne Financial. Silver Level - Arvest Bank, Nations Title Agency, Inc. Yearly Sponsors: MoKan Title Services, LLC, North American Savings Bank.

Wednesday, June 30
Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. That translates to about 38,000 pints needed per day! KCRAR members can make a difference in the lives of others by participating in the KCRAR Blood Drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross on June 30. Donations will help maintain safe and adequate blood supplies here in Kansas City and around the country.

Here are the details:
   Wednesday, June 30, 2010
   10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
   KCRAR office (11150 Overbrook Road, Leawood, KS 66211)

Appointments will be scheduled every 15 minutes starting at 10 a.m. For more information about the process and who’s eligible to donate, go here. To register online, go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter KCRealtors as the Sponsor Code.

Questions or problems registering? Contact Cristalle Bozarth, KCRAR’s Community Outreach, Diversity and RPAC Manager, at cristalleb@kcrar.com or 913-266-5908.

Thursday, July 8
Come on ya’ll, and mark your calendar for the July 8 RPAC Auction hosted by the Show Me Region! The auction will be held at the Faulkner's Ranch (10600 Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO 64134). We’ll saddle up the evening with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the live auction  at 7:30 p.m. We’re excited to announce that local celebrity Tanna Guthrie, of Prudential KC Auction Properties and KUDL radio host, will be our auctioneer! $20 per person includes dinner and one alcoholic drink to wet your whistle. Dress in your best WILD WEST gear! Register today here - registrations received prior to June 24 will receive a surprise gift at the auction! Click here to see the flier with all the details.

We're accepting auction items now! We are looking for gift baskets, gift certificates, event tickets, or even cash donations to purchase an item. We suggest that the items be new and have a minimum value of $25. If you are interested in donating an item to this auction, go here for the donation form or contact Cristalle Bozarth at 913-266-5908 or cristalleb@kcrar.com.

Thursday, July 15
Join fellow KCRAR members at CE in a Northland Region on July 15, 2010. We’ll offer two elective classes back-to-back in one location for your convenience - sign up for one or both and get up to 6 hours CE credit!

Both classes will be held at the KCI Expo Center, 11730 N. Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64153. FREE for KCRAR members and $50 for non-members. Classes to be determined, check www.kcrar.com for more information soon. Pre-registration is required - no one will receive CE credit without pre-registration!

Thursday, July 22

KCRAR RPAC Auction hosted by the Sunflower Region
Come out and join in the fun of the final RPAC Auction of the year July 22 at the Sheraton Overland Park. The  Silent Auction & heavy appetizers being at 5:30 pm with the Live Auction beginning at 7:00.  Our popular auctioneer, Robert Mayo, will be there again this year, so those bid cards will be busy!  The cost to attend is $25 and includes two drink tickets.

Join in the fun by putting together a gift basket from your office and/or bring the most agents from your office to make your office the winner!  Remember it's My "Pac", Your "Pac", OUR "Pac"!

Thank you to your Sponsors: Overall Sponsor: Continental Title Co., Gold Level- First American Title Co., First Federal Bank, LeaderOne Financial. Silver Level- Arvest Bank, Nations Title Agency. Drink Ticket Sponsor: First American Title Co., Raffle Sponsor: Financial Associates, Auditor Table & Centerpiece Sponsor: First Federal Bank.  If you are interested in being a sponsor please contact pattyl@kcrar.com for more information.

KCRAR is now accepting RPAC auction items! We are looking for gift baskets, gift certificates, event tickets, or even cash donations to purchase an item. We suggest that the items be new and have a minimum value of $25. If you are interested in donating an item to one of our auctions, go here for the donation form or contact Cristalle Bozarth at 913-266-5908 or cristalleb@kcrar.com.