Thank you to the following members for renewing your RAPAC investments for 2008:
Gary Best, Golden R
Lisa Suarez, Golden R
Swain Chapman, Sterling R

Arizona Daily Star Hosting Visioning Meeting
“Tucson Growth: Decision at the Crossroads” a forum on understanding growth in the Tucson region. March 14, 2008, from 7:15am to 1pm at UofA Student Union Memorial Center
Registration is free. Register here

Association Endorses Oro Valley Town Council Candidates
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® announced their endorsement for  Barry Gillaspie, Helen Dankwerth, and Terry Parish for the Town of Oro Valley Town Council. Click here to read the press release.

No New Home Tax
The state of Arizona is considering ways to create revenue, with a possibility of adding a transfer tax.  A group led by the Arizona Association of REALTORS® is proposing a constitutional amendment that would prevent any level of government in Arizona from imposing such a transfer tax. The No New Home Tax campaign needs to gather the signatures of 230,047 Arizona voters to put the measure on the Nov. 4 ballot. Homes and real estate already pay property taxes. The group wants to ensure that another level of taxation is not added. Visit www.rallinow.com for updates on this issue. Click here to read more about the transfer tax issue.

Get Involved! Housing Opportunities Committee
This committee is very active in informing members about fair housing issues, developing programs for housing affordability, sponsoring fundraisers for groups like Habitat for Humanity and presenting educational seminars for the buying public. If you are interesting in serving on this committee, Click here for more information.  Click here  to view the Housing Opportunities Committee meetings. For more information, contact Annalisa Moreno at 382-8789.
 

Get Involved! RAPAC Silent Auction
The 2008 RAPAC Trustees will once again be hosting a silent auction during AAR's Winter Conference! Donate an auction item (avg. retail price $30-$200) for the silent auction! Bring or send  your item to the Association no later than Friday, February 29 and put it the attention of Lelise Holland. Each item must be accompanied by a description, value, minimum bid, restrictions (if any), donor name and contact information.

Donate Fruit to the Community Food Bank
Do you have a vacant home listing with fruit trees? The Community Food bank will pick the fruit and donate it! Let us know if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity by contacting Rick Hodges at 382-8773.

Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure
Serving the breast health needs, of millions, Susan G. Komen® for the Cure is treating breast cancer at every stage, from the causes, to the cures, to the pain and anxiety of every moment in between. Join the TAR team as we walk in the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Sunday, April 6 at Ried Park. If you would like to walk with the Tucson Association of REALTORS® team, please contact Laura Kruszewski at 382-8775

Participate in the Heart Walk
Heart disease and stroke are the #1 and #3 killers across the nation. Walk with us on Saturday, May 3 and help us raise money and awareness about this critical cause. The American Heart Association currently has over 1.7 million dollars in active research grants at the University of Arizona. Sadly over 1 million in life saving research went unfunded in 2006. Physical inactivity is a leading risk factor for Heart Disease and Stroke. Lace up your shoes...bring the family, and JOIN US! If you would like to walk with the Tucson Association of REALTORS® team, please contact Laura Kruszewski at 382-8775

Kentucky Derby Fundraiser
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® will again host Pantano Rotary Club's Nite at the Races, Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3rd at 5pm with proceeds benefiting The Hearth and the Pantano Rotary Foundation. Click here for more information!