Realtors and foster kids
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Printed Date: Oct 05 2025 at 10:14pm
Topic: Realtors and foster kids
Posted By: Mike_Presta
Subject: Realtors and foster kids
Date Posted: Nov 21 2009 at 1:22am
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I was remiss earlier this week in not spreading the word about the Middletown Board of Realtors’ annual fundraiser to benefit the Butler County Foster Children’s fund. Yet that might have been just as well since the event, held at Carol’s Speakeasy Lounge this past Thursday evening, was at full capacity and a huge success! Many well-known (and some not-so-well-known) Realtors served as “celebrity bartenders” with tips going to the kids. Raffle tickets were also sold, with the grand prize being a “Wii” . There were also many other donated items included in the raffle. (In fact, I won a Budweiser folding chair!) Additionally, a pair of tickets for the upcoming (12/27/2009) Bengals-Chiefs game was auctioned off. They went for $170. (Sorry, Randy and Hermes! I tried to buy them for you, but after buying 24 raffle tickets and throwing a generous sum into the “tip bucket”, I only had $ 169 in cash left on me so I got outbid.) Unlike many other fundraisers, 100% of the money from this event goes for the stated purpose!!! All labor and prizes were donated. Even though you would recognize the names of many of the folks who worked to put this together, most Middletonians never hear about it. These folks truly do “do it for the kids”, and not for their own fame or fortune. Perhaps that’s why none of the usual glad-handing publicity hounds were there trying to grab all of the credit. ------------- “Mulligan said he ... doesn’t believe they necessarily make the return on investment necessary to keep funding them.” …The Middletown Journal, January 30, 2012 |
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Posted By: randy
Date Posted: Nov 21 2009 at 8:11am
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Mike, I do wish I would have known about this event, I could have came. ------------- Call me for a www.CameraSecurityNow.com" rel="nofollow - www.CameraSecurityNow.com quote 513-422-1907 x357 |
Posted By: VietVet
Date Posted: Nov 22 2009 at 10:30am
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Now Mike- I know that you like Randy and Hermes and want to spare them the heartache of the real truth of what happened to those Bengals/Chiefs tickets. Since I'm a little "detached" from hurting their feelings on the Bengal subject, I'll devulge what really happened to the tickets.
The raffle folks tried their best to get as much out of those tickets as they could to no avail. The bids dropped to below ticket price to the point where they were trying to give them away free to any takers. Still no one jumped at the chance for free tickets. They had no choice but to place them outside taped to the building with a sign- "for anyone who came along" to take. Still no takers. Frustrated, they took them to one of the brightly colored pawn shops downtown in the hope that a trade could ensue and that they could gain back something of value to raffle to benefit the bottom line. Couldn't find a shop owner that would trade. Finally, while standing in front of Walmart, and with great reluctance, they found someone who eventually gave them a broken Walmart watch, a used pair of underwear and a half eaten box of chocolates in an even trade.  The raffle folks were delighted and said they wouldn't make that "Bengal ticket" mistake again. - And that's the truth! 
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Posted By: Mike_Presta
Date Posted: Nov 22 2009 at 6:31pm
Vet:
Well, I sometimes joke or kid around here to try to bring a smile to everyone's day but I also advocate the puruit of the truth so I better straghten out this matter!
Here are the facts:
They actually did auction off a pair off tickets to the Bengals-Chiefs game and from the description given they were really good seats.
The value was announced as $69 each although the donated tickets were part of a four seat, season ticket package. (I would give the donor his proper acknowledgement, but I cannot recall his name.)
The winning bid was actually $170.
The rest of the true story falls somewhere between my story and yours!!!  ------------- “Mulligan said he ... doesn’t believe they necessarily make the return on investment necessary to keep funding them.” …The Middletown Journal, January 30, 2012 |
Posted By: Mike_Presta
Date Posted: Nov 22 2009 at 6:37pm
Sorry!!! I had forgotten all about it until my wife reminded me at the last minute. It really was a packed house. I might be able to put you in contact with some of the folks who took pictures, if that's what you have in mind.
(Although I understand that the negatives of some of the pictures taken late into the festivities are commanding quite a high price!!! )------------- “Mulligan said he ... doesn’t believe they necessarily make the return on investment necessary to keep funding them.” …The Middletown Journal, January 30, 2012 |
randy wrote:Posted By: Marlayne Skeens
Date Posted: Nov 22 2009 at 9:44pm
Hello Mike ~ Thank you so much for your kind words about the Middletown Board of Realtors :-) The event was advertized in the Middletown Journal ( so I ws told ) I seldom read the paper ~ I like Middletown USA 
The Bengal tickets were donated by Peggy Kennedy and Ron Faulkner ~ purchased by Tim Lewis for $150 ~ Many people/companies donated items including Dickerson's and Miller Brewery. The Middletown Board of Realtors donated the WII ~ Susan Shane made an apron with pockets that held small little wrapped gifts ~ $1 a pick ~ I took a turn wearing the apron and it was fun ~ The Apron was a Big Hit, as well as all the nice gifts given through the raffal tickets.
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THAT DONATED THEIR TIME & OR TALENT ~ The Butler County Foster Children have come to rely on The Middletown Board of Realtors to help out. Every year The Board tries their Best, to step up to the plate, to help these children. The money helps for many things, not only Christmas Gifts ~ A teenage girl or guy may not have clothes to wear to the prom, a child may not have the opportunity to go to camp.... the list goes on and on ~ In December @ The Middletown Board of Realtors' Christmas Party, a check will be presented to The Butler Co. Foster Children
Thank you to The Public that joined The Realtors to help with this worthy fund raiser. The Realtors also have a food booth every year @ the Balloon Fest to help raise money for The Butler Co. Foster Children. Every penny of the Realtors' fund raisers goes back into our Butler Co. Community Thank you to each and every person that bought a sandwich, raffal ticket, etc. We could not give as much as we do, if it weren't for you Middeltown and surrounding Communities have big  s THANK YOU  ------------- I offer Professional, Ethical Service and a Smile, while Following The Golden Rule ~ Thank You :-) *For ALL Your Real Estate Needs Call Marlayne with Real Living Realty Services @ 513-465-6747 |
Posted By: Marlayne Skeens
Date Posted: Nov 22 2009 at 10:01pm
Hey Mike ~ after re-reading your kind words and the fact that you bought so many tickets, I do believe you were sitting next to me ~ I asked you if you were getting hand cramp with all the tickets you bought ~ Thank you so very much ~ it was very kind of you and I did enjoy our conversation Take care ~ enjoy your new chair  Glad you won something ------------- I offer Professional, Ethical Service and a Smile, while Following The Golden Rule ~ Thank You :-) *For ALL Your Real Estate Needs Call Marlayne with Real Living Realty Services @ 513-465-6747 |
Posted By: Mike_Presta
Date Posted: Nov 23 2009 at 7:01am
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Yes, Ms. Skeens, that was I. No thanks necessary...my wife and I try to support as many good causes as we can. We especially like the ones where every cent goes to the intended cause. Many fundraisers end up netting as little as 10% to their advertised cause, believe it or not.
However, I do dispute your recollection on the Bengals tickets. I am fairly certain that Tim opened the bidding at $150. There were some intermediate bids, and Tim was also the high bidder at $170. I was paying close attention as I was interested in snagging the tickets on the cheap for Randy and Hermes.
(Later on, someone announced that if anyone was interested, they could accompany Mr. Lewis to the game for $80. I said that I would go with him---IF he raised his offer to $200!!! )------------- “Mulligan said he ... doesn’t believe they necessarily make the return on investment necessary to keep funding them.” …The Middletown Journal, January 30, 2012 |
Posted By: Marlayne Skeens
Date Posted: Nov 23 2009 at 5:40pm
Randy ~ I thought the amounts you said, were as you said; however, I called Tim to see what he paid for the tickets and he told me $150 and I asked him if anyone took up the offer to go to the game with him and he said that was a joke  ------------- I offer Professional, Ethical Service and a Smile, while Following The Golden Rule ~ Thank You :-) *For ALL Your Real Estate Needs Call Marlayne with Real Living Realty Services @ 513-465-6747 |
Posted By: Tim Lewis
Date Posted: Nov 24 2009 at 8:31am
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Mike and Marlayne you're both wrong. After reviewing the instant replay it was actually $160 for the tickets. I'm not going to over rule the Referee (Mike Presta). I'll throw in an extra 10 bucks. Hope you like the chair Mike.
Thanks for all the kind remarks. This is 1 Charity that my group works hard for all year. We even incorporate this as part of my other Summer event, The Broad Street Bash. All tips from the beer sales go to the kids.
Thanks Again,
Tim Lewis ------------- Tim Lewis |
Posted By: Marlayne Skeens
Date Posted: Nov 24 2009 at 6:25pm
Tim, I apologize if I mis-quoted you ~ I called and asked what you paid for the tickets and I wrote down the amount ~ my ears must be getting old  Reguardless, it was very nice of you to donate to such a worthy cause. You, your group and others do a lot throughout the year, supporting The Butler Co. Foster Children. Thanks to all that support our community. Happy Thanksgiving ------------- I offer Professional, Ethical Service and a Smile, while Following The Golden Rule ~ Thank You :-) *For ALL Your Real Estate Needs Call Marlayne with Real Living Realty Services @ 513-465-6747 |
Posted By: Mike_Presta
Date Posted: Nov 24 2009 at 7:14pm
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Tim,
Perhaps I heard incorrectly! Now I feel bad about costing you another $10! I guess that the only way I can make all of this right is to kick in another $10 myself the next time I see you (NOT to re-imburse you, but FOR THE KIDS). ------------- “Mulligan said he ... doesn’t believe they necessarily make the return on investment necessary to keep funding them.” …The Middletown Journal, January 30, 2012 |