Greater Tampa Association Exceeds RPAC Fundraising Goal With Chili Cook-off Extravaganza

On a pretty spring afternoon in April 2013, the RPAC “bean counters” at the Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS^®’ (GTAR) had a real field day, and we’re not just talking chili.  The 6,000-member association held its first annual fundraising extravaganza – featuring a chili cook-off – that brought in over $14,000, pushing GTAR’s contributions easily over its RPAC goal for the year. They held the event at a waterfront city park, hired a live band, and added an auction.  A $2,500 RPAC Fundraising Grant from the NAR helped to buy prizes, including a television, airfare for a donated getaway, an iPad, a fishing rod and reel, and a rolling cooler packed with goodies.  Plans are already underway for next year’s event.

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