January 2nd, 2023

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2023 LONGLEAF PINE REALTOR® COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Happy New Year 2023

Happy New Year to the Longleaf Pine REALTORS® Community. We have so many exciting things in store for 2023 and can't wait to see each of you at these upcoming opportunities. Our calendar is already starting to fill for the year and more details will be posted weekly.

Please know that this newsletter will be a great resource for any upcoming events, community initiatives, and government affairs updates alongside our website. We have had immense growth and success in our educational opportunities, community service, and RPAC initiatives in 2022, and can't wait to serve you better in 2023.

There will be continuing education offered through Scott Hardin and Mark Given this month as well as the State of the Real Estate Market event. Click here to view a list of all currently scheduled upcoming events.

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Congratulations to the Longleaf Pine REALTORS® Who Have Been Appointed to Committees

The 2023 Committee Roster is now available and we want to say thank you to everyone who has offered to

volunteer for the upcoming year. For those of you who are now committee members, an email will be sent to you within the week notifying you and offering more information about upcoming meetings and initiatives. Thank you for your service to our community. If you are interested in serving on a committee for 2024 please reach out to us and know that the Committee Volunteer Form will be released on October 2nd, 2023. You can also review the full committee roster by clicking the link below.

To View the 2023 Committee Roster Click Here

Please Help the Fayetteville Urban Ministry

The Public Relations Committee is a proud supporter of the Fayetteville Urban Ministry. They are in desperate need of food items to help feed those who need help. Their shelves are bare. Please see the list below and do what you can to help them feed those in our community that cannot afford to buy food for their families.

Please see the list below for the needed items.

Small & Large Peanut Butter

Jelly

Canned Diced Crushed Tomatoes

Canned Whole Crushed Tomatoes

Canned Beef Pork Spam Treat

Large Beef Stew

Small & Large Can Tuna

Small & Large Can Chicken

Ramen Noodles

Canned Pasta

Creamed Condensed Soups

Black Beans

Pinto Beans

Pork Beans

Kidney Beans

Refried Beans

Can Peas

Can Carrots

Can Greens

Black Eyed Peas

Grits

Oatmeal

Hamburger Helper

Stuffing

Pancake Mix

Flour 

Sugar

Corn Meal

Corn Bread Mix

Cereal

Muffin Mixes

Cookie Mixes

Cake Mixes

Boxed Pasta

Canned Mixed Veggies

Rice Mix

Mac n Cheese

Spaghetti Sauce

Canned Fruit

Can Corn

Broth or Gravy 

Instant Potatoes 

Crackers

Frosting

Canned Potatoes

Canned Pumpkin

Cranberry Sauce

Protein Drinks Ensure

Sweet Potatoes & Yam

Baby Formula

Baby Foods

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Happening on February 15th & 16th from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

RECHARGE! is a 12-hour learning event designed for real estate agents who want to take their business to the next level of production. This is a perfect course for top producing agents who want to sharpen their business skills or brand-new agents who want to build their business on the right foundation.

Some of the Topics Covered:

1. A Belief System for Success

2. World’s Simplest Business Plan

3. Building a Business for Life

4. Selling in Today’s World

5. Ten Step Buyer Process

6. World’s Greatest Listing Presentation

7. Pricing and Positioning Houses to Sell

Creating Wealth Through Real Estate

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Government Affairs Update

Angie Hedgepeth, Government Affairs Director for the Association, attends all the local meetings each month, as well as NAR® and NCAR® meetings, and keeps members abreast of the multiple issues being addressed in local, state, and national government. She prepares reports on the meetings she attends and they are included in the weekly "Government Affairs Update". View More Posts

She recently released her fifth issue of the GADZETTE which you can read by clicking here. It chronicles the recent government updates, RPAC wins, and a presidentially inspired recipe.

City of Fayetteville Seeking Applications for Boards and Commissions

The City of Fayetteville is currently seeking residents to help fill vacancies for the following boards and commissions: 

• Airport Commission – 5 Vacancies 

• Community Police Advisory Board – 6 Vacancies 
• Fair Housing Board – 1 Vacancy 
• Fayetteville Advisory Committee on Transit (FACT) – 2 Vacancies 
• Fayetteville City Planning Commission – 4 Vacancies 
• Fayetteville City Zoning Commission – 1 Vacancy 
• Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission – 2 Vacancies 
• Historic Resources Commission – 4 Vacancies 
• Joint City and County Appearance Commission – 1 Vacancy 
• Joint Fayetteville Cumberland County Senior Citizen Advisory Board – 2 Vacancies 
• Liner Park, Inc. – 3 Vacancies 
• Millennial Commission – 4 Vacancies 
• North Carolina Firefighter’s Relief Fund Board of Trustees – 1 Vacancy 
• Personnel Review Board – 6 Vacancies 
• Public Arts Commission – 3 Vacancies 
• Stormwater Advisory Board – 5 Vacancies 

Boards and commissions are a great way for residents to engage in their community and continue to build a greater Fayetteville. Volunteers who are appointed to the boards and commissions by City Council serve as the link that connects residents to its governing body and serve as advisors that help shape the policies and programs of Fayetteville. 

Applicants can apply now through January 31, 2023, at Fayettevillenc.gov/boards. All qualified applications will be presented to the Appointments Committee in February. City Council will then approve the recommended applicants at a regular meeting in March 2023. 

For more information on how to get involved on boards and commissions please email boards@fayettevillenc.gov or call Jennifer Ayre, Deputy City Clerk at 910.433.1312.

Cumberland County Seeking Seats for Boards and Commissions

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of public participation in good governance and invites County residents to apply to serve on the County’s citizen advisory boards.

Some of these boards meet during the day. Before submitting an application, please check the meeting schedule to be sure you are able to attend the meetings. Click on the links above to view a description of the citizen advisory boards, meeting schedules, and current vacancies.

YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY TO APPLY

Links and Resources

• Descriptions and Current Members
• Vacancies

You may submit your downloaded application by fax to 678-7770 or mail to PO Box 1829, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302-1829.