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Bob
Military Appreciation Mondays Supports Yellow Ribbon fund.
-‐ Come join us at The Old Brogue in Great Falls on Monday January 30th for this month’s MAM event to help raise funds and awareness for the Yellow Ribbon Fund. All you have to do is show up and eat. Bob Nelson and his cosponsors will each donate a 10 percent match of whatever you spend on dinner. In November, 220% of the receipts were donated to the group Stop Soldier Suicide.
About the Yellow Ribbon Fund.
–The Yellow Ribbon Fund was created in 2005 to assist our injured service members and their families while they recuperate at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Their mission began when the father of an injured Marine introduced two of our volunteers to staff at Walter Reed and Bethesda Naval and they told us what needs were not met by other donors.
–In five years, contributions made through the Yellow Ribbon Fund have provided the following for injured service members and their families: over 1,100 free rental cars spanning 49,000 free rental car days; over 16,000 free taxi rides; over 7,300 free hotel room nights; and 46 families have had use of YRF’s four apartments for almost 6,000 nights; and hundreds of free tickets to sporting games, concerts and plays, and hundreds of lunches, dinners, golf games, duck and goose hunts, fishing trips, and other activities.
Be sure to make reservations for either the 5:30 or 7:30 seating by calling:
The Old Brogue at (703) 759-‐3309 760C Walker Rd., Great Falls VA
Please join us and help honor and support those who have given so much for our country.
How Can I help donate?
How can I become a co-‐sponsor?
Co-‐Sponsors generally have been matching 10% of all receipts for the evening. All sponsors are recognized during the event. Call or email Bob if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this month’s event.
Co-Sponsors For Last MAM Event:
Steven’s Family Bob George Kaihara Family Redmond Family Black Family Randy Phillips Mike Mannix Mary Ann Martel Grossman Family Bob Nelson Family Neal and Juja Sylvestre Scott and Dave LaMorte Dawson Richardson Family
Business Sponsors
The Old Brogue Blackbird Technologies G Stephen Delaney – State Farm Insurance Double Eagle Title Taylor Algyer – First Savings Mortgage James Gaudiosi – First Heritage Mortgage
This week’s Military Appreciation Monday event was our biggest success to date. We had a total of 140 people participate and will have raised slightly more than $12,500 once all the co-sponsor checks roll in. The dinner was held in support of a recently formed group called: Stop Soldier Suicide. This group was co-founded by Langley High School graduate, Nick Black. Please read the recent Connection Newspapers article pertaining the the dinner and Nick’s great service to our country by clicking on: Community Raises Funds for Veterans.
Cosponsors for the evening were:
Bob George
Black Family
Randy Phillips
Stevens Family
Kaihara Family
Redmond Family
Maryann Martell
Grossman Family
Bob Nelson Family
Neil and Juja Sylvestre
Scott and Dave LaMorte
Dawson Richardson Family
Old Brogue
Double Eagle Title
Blackbird Technologies
Taylor Allgyer – First Savings Mortgage
James Gaudiosi – First Heritage Mortgage
The following came in one of the emails we received from a military family responding to our call for their family wish list: Hello, as I sit here crying and wondering how I’m gonna Pay my bills, I get this email. All I can say is Thank you!!!!!!
Once again Santa and I are teaming up with Our Military Kids in an attempt to bring some extra holiday cheer to children of our injured and fallen service members and their families. We’ve compiled a Christmas Gift Wish List for 40 families of these SUPERHEROES. I’m hoping everyone will check out this list and consider purchasing one item, serving as Santa for an individual child or even sponsoring an entire family. The latter is a great option for a company or office to consider.
The list below will be posted until Christmas and will be updated over the next few weeks. Please follow our progress at my Website: www.bobnelsonteam.com and give me a call or drop an e-mail to: Santa@bobnelsonteam.com to let him know how you would like to brighten a family’s Christmas day. Once you have done so, we will give you the contact info for the family to contact them and then send your gift(s) directly to the family. I would also encourage you to visit www.Our Military Kids.org to learn more about this wonderful grassroots organization that does so much all year long for the kids.
Last year’s overwhelming response helped not only bring gifts to nearly 100 kids, but several of you stepped up and bought Christmas dinners for some of the families. Hopefully we can complete the following list quickly and add additional families
Family names will be in green until such time as the wish list items have been accounted for.
I have moved all the fully adopted families towards the bottom. Santa still needs help with those families whose names are in GREEN.
Humphrey Family – ADOPTED BY LISA KORY AND FRIENDS
Amanda, girl, 11: Ninendo DSI XL blue; Michael Jackson dance game for Wii; laptop with WiFi capabilities
Alan, boy, 14: Assassin’s Creed Revelations ultimate Bundle Xbox 360 game; halo Reach LBox 360; Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary Xbox 360 game; marching snare drum with harness; laptop with WiFi capabilities
Bond Family - Adopted by David Moxley and Bob and Nancy Nelson
Hayden, boy, 9: Model cars, Buffalo Sabres sweatshirt or jersey, size 10 (being purchased by David Moxley)
Dubois Family – Adopted by Otto Hoernig III – Trace Systems
AJ, 11: electric scooter or mountain bike
Mathew, 8: electric scooter or Wii console
Madison, 4: Dora the Explorer play kitchen w/ accessories ($90 at WalMart); dresses, princess and fairy costumes, size 6-7 or size medium
sses, Barbies, loves the color pink, size 6 regular clothes
Henchell Gower Family – Adopted by Andrea Kammann
Brianna , age 8: Doley Metal Detector; Air Extreme – the shard; Figets – a purple one, Zoobles, Butterfly pillow pet
Sims Family – Adopted by Richard Whaley
Shevaneil Lawrence, girl, 16: personal computer for school; new clothes, sneakers; electronic store gift card, e.g. Best Buy toward buying a personal compute
Lundy Family – Adopted by Otto and Nita Hoernig
Ny’shira , girl, 9: Kindle or Nook reading system, Razor E100 Scooter Daisy$109 Toys R Us
Jayden boy, 6: Kinect for the Xbox system, $149.99 at Toys R Us with adventures game; Leap pad Explorer Learning Tablet $99.99 or Vtech Innotab Learning tablet $79.99 at Toys R Us
Stephens Family Adopted by Collingswood Nursing Home
Chloe Earnheart, girl, 10: Hot pink/silver/black 24” Mongoose girls bicycle
Hali Gipson, girl, 10: Crosman 760 Pink Air Rifle Starter Kit
Mikey Earnheart,boy, 16: Bass Pro Shop Tourney Special Baitcase
Villapilando Family – Laura Hoernig
5yr old is Tristan likes Pirate of Caribean or Star Wars legos, Wii Mario cart game with driving wheel remote, Razor scooter and also likes the NERF Praxis blaster. He’s a big Marvel fan. Any captain America, Thor, hulk, wolverine, etc.
Aj (14) also likes NERF Vortex Nitron disc blaster, he likes paintball so any paintball gear, gun, or uniform. He wants PS3 video games(God of War 1,2 or 3, Skyrim).
Maryna (12) wants Just Dance 2 for Wii. She likes Kareoke and wants black UGGS in size 8. She loves music so music down loads would be great!
Plank Family – Adopted by Bob and Nancy Nelson
Landon Plank, boy, 8yrs. Old: beyblade extreme top system ir spin control (blue and grey, any would be ok I am sure), spynet audio bug, spynet video glasses, youth boxing gloves, brava soccer goal with targets, hyper active airhogs race car
Caylah Plank, girl, 3 yrs. Old: Leapfrog tag reading learning system, leapfrog leapster explorer camera, fisher-price smart cycle racer with software (any) anything to do with gymnastics
Kevin, boy, 7 yrs. Old: For the most part both boys like the same toys and would benifit from having the same toys or whatever is chosen for them really. They do pretty much everything together. They play all the same sports and play with all the same toys. They both also like anything Transformers, legos, spynet, airhogs, hotwheels, and beyblades.
Garcia-Becker Family – Adopted by David and Lisa Lesser
Ryan Hunt Jr., 13 years old: He would like to ask Santa Bob for anything that has to do with the NFL Team Steelers. He would really like to have a Hooded Jacket. It can be found at Steelers Official Online Store. The item is called Youth Momentum Midweight Hooded Jacket (Item SKU: 51-273) Size XL (18-20). Ryan would also like a gift card to shop at Tilly’s. http://www.tillys.com/tillys/gc.aspx
Jacob Hunt, 12 years old: He would like to ask Santa Bob for the following items mentioned below: Xbox 360 Live Marketplace Points 1600 DLC; Madden NFL 12 for XBOX 360; Universal Stealth Game Storage Tower by Level Up (Found at GameStop); Energizer Rechargeable Batteries & Charger AA/AAA
Maryanne Hunt, 9 years old, She would like the following: Barbie Designable Hair Extensions and Doll (Can be found at Toys R US); Crayola Creative Art Supply 70 Accessory Set for Girls, Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven, First Act Discovery Designer Acoustic Guitar – Dragon Fly Design or the Pink Wedged Hearts By: First Act; Unicorn Pillow pet or Zippity Zebra Pillow pet (Can be found at http://mypillowpets.com/), Squinkies with Toy for Nintendo DS.
Jason Becker Jr., 3 years old: Fisher-Price Power Wheels Toy Story Lil’ Quad (toddler version) or similar product; Toddler T-Ball set; “Playful Penguin” Pillow Pet; Hot Wheels/Matchbox cars, Hot wheel car holder/case; Art set (no paints please); Remote Controlled “Cars” car (Lightning McQueen)
Alexis Becker , 7 years old: Exclusive Monster High Ghoul Spirit Fear leading Doll 3-Pack – Draculaura; Cleo de Nile and Ghoulia Yelps (at Toys R Us), Disney Princess: 23 Piece Play Make-Up Set (at Toys R Us or any type of other Play make-up set there is no preference in colors; Monster High 2GB Digital MP3 Player with Video (at Toyrus); Pillow Pets 11 inch Pee Wees – Curious Cat (Toys R Us), Crayola Art Supply Essentials Bundle (Walmart), Zoobles “spring to Life” with toy game for Nintendo DS. (Walmart)
Ouart Family – Marie Barresi, Keller Williams and her neighbors
Skylar, boy, 13: new pair of baseball batting gloves, youth XL; a new football; ITune gift cards, Xbox 360 live games
Brady, boy, 11: Xbox Live 360 games; fishing equipment of any kind
Jayden, boy, 8: a soccer ball; baseball bat for a boy 42” tall; an easybake oven, reading books for level 3; Xbox 360 game; gift card; Kinnex and a Whip Out game for it
Salas Family – Ralph Quarles Family
Angelo Quintero, boy, 11: blue bike; any type of science toy
Adam Quintero, boy, 8: any Transformers, Hot Wheels Track
Lee Family – Adopted by Chris Melnick and Gina Clough – Double Eagle Title
Laken, girl, 14: a pair of “Miss Me Jeans”, size 5
Erin, 11: Xbox games “Black Ops” and “Just Dance”
Bradi, 4: Leapfrog leap pad and software; Pink
Allen Family – Adopted by Rick and Amy Buchanan
Ryann, girl, 6: *
Deryn, girl, 9: *Both girls would love Barbie dolls, American Girl Dolls, iCarly and Victorious Barbie Doll that sings when you raise its arms
Cintron Family – Adopted by Michael Vandergrift (Washington First Bank)
Joshua, boy, 7: portable DVD player, black, model Sony DVP-FX970 9: Portable DVD Player
Curran Family – Adopted by John and Chris Yaremchuk and Kerry Digges
Susan, girl, 14: From Victoria Secrets - yoga pants, size adult Medium; stocking turrets; “Pink” perfume in different colors with different scents; any pajama bottoms
Jimmy, age 10: still believes in Santa; he likes basketball and football; he loves sports, so anything that can fit his stocking would be great
Gallo Family – Adopted by Nacer Benzekri – NBC Security Group
JOEY: Lego City Police mobile unit, Angry Birds knock on wood game, Mario Kart 7 for DS, Good neighbors @bikini bottom Lego set (sponge bob), Angry bird plush
JOSHUA: Mario Kart 7 for DS, WWE breakdown brawl ring, WWE Triple H & Randy Orton action figures, WWE The Rock action figure, WWE Big Show action figure
WWE Sheamus action figure, Pillow Pet Shark
KYLE: Rocky the Robot Truck, Little Tykes talk to me soccer set, Mickey Mouse clubhouse DVD, Sit n’ spin, Fisher Price fun to imagine workshop project
Mickey Mouse pillow pet
KAYDEN: Leapster Leappad, Fisher Price zoo talkers animal sounds, Pillow pet orca
LORELAI, girl 9: Chocolate mini dot anywhere bean bag chair from Pottery Barn item #3642584, Simon Flash, Scrabble alphabet soup
Hester Family – Adopted by Shiner Roofing and Siding
Carlee, girl, 5: Nintendo DS
Kenney Family – Adopted by Mary Ellen and Mark Hartley
Shelby girl, 14: Kindle Touch
Emily, girl: Kindle Touch
Martin Family – Adopted by Gene and Laura Smith
Stuart, boy, 14: Mask, fins and snorkel
*Please contact the dad; there is a local shop he would like to have Stuart visit to purchase these gifts
Matthews Family – Adopted by Shiner Roofing and Siding
Kamran Lee, boy, 17
Kalon Joe, boy, 16: they would like to get together a basketball goal and a basketball for each of them; a pump for the basketballs and some NBA sweatbands for wrist and head
SGT McClendon Family (Adopted by Kathy and Kevin Shea)
Naje, girl, 9: La La Loopsy doll and clothes (JC Penny, Sears or Justice gift cards)
Miller Family – Adopted by Shiner Roofing and Siding
Alyson, girl, 17: Walkables, Dry Erase Board and markers and eraser, AA Batteries, Barbie I can Be .. News Anchor Play set. Play Video camera, CD Boombox… any kind really, but this one is pink and only at Toys R Us. SMS Text Messenger pink or purple, Bratz on the Mic Dolls
Lauren, girl, 15: Walkables, Dry Erase Board and markers and eraser, AA BatteriesHello Kitty MEGA BLOKS, Smurfs DVD, SMS text messenger pink or purple, ZHU ZHU Pets, Moxie Girlz riding club walking horses, Bratz on the mic dolls
Mylott Family – Adopted by Shiner Roofing and Siding
Megan, daughter: LaLaloopsy mini packs/mini dolls, Gift card for Claire’s (a store for girls)
Pink Figit Friend, LaLaloopsy silly hair doll
Pulido Family – Adopted by Eric and Nina Brugel
Kaitlin, girl, 10: Just Dance 3 Wii game, $40; Kirby’s Return to Dream land, $50; Disney Universe, $50
Kinsley, girl, 6: Barbie 3-story Dream Townhouse, pink, $145.09
Rivera Family – Adopted by Christine Wesbrook and Ron Kellogg
Angel Quirioga, boy, 6: Disney Pixar Toy Story 3 U-Command Buzz Lightyear (ToysRUs)
Ruff-Sloan Family – Adopted by Mary and Chris Fountain
Boy: Lego Medieval Market Village (http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Medieval-Market-Village-10193)
J. Stubenhofer Family – Adopted by Jennifer Klaussen and Tim Heil – Keller Williams Realty
Hailey Rice, girl,10: arts and crafts, ballet
Cameron, boy, 7: transformers and remote control helicopters
Max, boy, 3: Power Rangers and Star Wars
Sabo Family – Adopted by Dave and Ambre McLaughlin
Lindsey, girl: Kindle Touch and its case (Duragadget purple genuine leather book stylecase/cover) from amazon.com; American Girl doll “Julie”
Sarah, girl: “Molly” American Girl Doll; IPOD Touch; IPOD Nano; Fijit friend purple plus ear accessories
Rachel, girl: “Ruthie” American Girl doll; IPOD Touch; Fijit friend logan in blue plus the ear accessories
Sanders-Easley Family – Adopted by Gina and Doug Jones
Briana, girl, 16: IPOD Touch or and IPOD, any color; ladies shoe, size 11, a pair of Jordans
Schu Family – Adopted by Glynis and Rudy Canto – Keller Williams Realty
Abigail, girl, 6: Anything Barbie, a Barbie car, Barbie clothes, etc.; Leap Frog Tag reading books, beginner reader level; 3rd season iCarly DVD; Crayola art supplies/activities
Noah, boy, 4:
Shannon Family – Adopted by Wendy Haig – Iron Horse Interactive
Jessica, girl, 17: wants to start snowboarding. She is our oldest and a Junior in high school and will be 17 on Christmas day. Anything from a snowboarding outfit, gloves, goggles, etc would be great.
Vanessa, girl, 15:she loves electronics games and listening to music so I might suggest I-tunes machine or any other. I don’t know much about that stuff.
Sarah, girl, 12: she would like her own computer. Those are probably too expensive I would imagine. She also loves listening to music and playing games. We have a Wii, so more games might be an idea.
Smith Family – Adopted by Peggy and Tom Styer – Blackbird Technologies
Boy, 16: Xbox war games or NFL 2012; men’s shirts (large); pants 30 x 32
Boy, 14: Shirts, XL; pants 33 x 30
Girl, 13: “primping” stuff; makeup brushes; women’s pants size 4; medium shirts, snow boots, size 7
Jessica, girl, 5: Princesses, Barbies, loves the color pink, size 6 regular clothes
Sparks Family – Adopted by Peggy and Tom Styer – Blackbird Technologies
Katie, girl, 14: Gift cards, teenager, likes to be able to SHOP
Thad, boy, 11: Xbox360 MW3, Lego Pirates, and ITune gift cards
Alex, boy, 3: art supplies
Kason: 12 inch bike
Taylor Family – Adopted by Jerry and Jacqui Grossman
Austin, boy,11: Pokemon mini plush stuffed animal Pidove, Pokemon large plush stuffed animal Pansage, Nintendo 3DS, Wii Mario Sports Mix game, Wii Mario Party 8 game. Xbox 360 Forza MotorSport 4 game, Nerf N Force Big Nerf Sword (2), Havoc Heli Control the Skies remote control helicopter, Nintendo 3DS game a) Starfox64 b) Ridge Racer, JLX Fast Lane Matrix Motorcycle, RC Tuner Racer Nissan GT-R, Happy Napper Castle/Dragon, Angry Birds Poster (number C-7), Wii Nunchuk (black), Wii Remote Plus (blue)
Sarah, girl,5 ½: Pokemon mini plush stuffed animal a) Munna b) Sandile, Bobby Jack Monkey/Star Blanket w/ Eye Mask, Disney Princess 3 in 1 Sleepwear Set, Hello Kitty Digital Video Recorder w/ Camera, Nintendo DS Lalaloopsy Sew Magical! Sew Cute! game, Rapunzel Umbrella, Girlie Nails Little Nails for Little Fingers, Hello Kitty Pilot Case, TM! Purse , Olivia Folding Saucer Chair, Olivia Hearts Handbag, Olivia Plush Back Pack, Fur Real Go Go My Walking Pup, Fur Real LuLu My Cuddlin Kitty, Make-Up Case w/ Accessories, Barbie Slippers (size 12-1), Barbi Designable Hair Extensions and Doll, Orbeez Soothing Spa (kids’ foot bath), 42 inch Lying Horse stuffed animal, Toys R Us Sammie the Pup Veterinary Kit, Kawasaki Barbie KFX 4-Wheeler (pink), Fisher Price Barbie Power Wheels (pink), Schwinn 20″ girls heart cruiser bike, Graco Room Full of Fun (doll accessories), Graco Tea Time High Chair, Graco Travlst w/Canopy (doll carrier), Graco Jogger Stroller (for doll), Barbie Flashlight, Happy Nappers Lady Bug (hot pink), You & Me Bunk Bed (for doll). You & Me Sleep Stroller (for doll), You and Me 4 in 1 Combo (doll accessories), Barbie Glamour Camper ,Hello Kitty Electric Guitar * All of these items are at ToysRUs; please make choices from the list; the family would also be just as happy to receive gift cards if that helps save on shipping costs, etc.
Thomas Family – Adopted by the Legler Family
Tamarah, girl,16 and Deanna Thomas, girl,11: both would love gift certificates from Charming Charlies or Bath and Body Works
Olivia age 14 gift cards to hollister,vans, forever 21
Zeppie age 12 gift card to vans,kohls gift card
Phoenix ( has cp ) age 9 itunes gift card, tbc
Rocco age 7 ninjajago legos, beyblade triple battle set,richochet remote car,car carry case,toy paintball gun
Joiebelle age 5 innotab,ladybug tea set,playdoh,hello kitty jacket, Littlest Pet Shop Blythe Loves Littlest Pet Shop: Look-Alike Ladybugs,Hello Kitty Let’s Go Fishin’ Game
Daxander age 11 months sit n stand learning walker,little people zoo
Wilks Family – Adopted by Louis and Chris Wise
Chloe, girl, 11 : IPOD Nano; Kindle; gift certificates to clothing stores Kohls or American Eagle; any type of drawing/art supplies (she loves to draw with pencil)
Youngblood Family – Adopted by Gina and Doug Jones
Haley, girl, 12: IPOD Touch or Amazon Kindle e-reader
According to a congressional finding, the U.S. Military has lost more servicemen and women to suicide than to hostile fire during the past two years. Stop Soldier Suicide (SSS) is a not-for-profit organization aimed at combating this growing suicide epidemic in the US Military. The organization raises civilian awareness of the trend, in addition to other interrelated veteran issues leading to suicide. SSS aids service members in the active, reserve, and National Guard components as well as veterans of all branches of military service. SSS is the first national, civilian not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing soldier suicide.
One of the co-founders is former Great Falls citizen and graduate of Langley High School, Nick Black (Vice President and Chief Operations Officer). Nick served as a Company and Battalion Fire Support Officer for 1-503 IN (ABN), 173rd ABCT from 2006-2011. Nick deployed for 15 months to Operation Enduring Freedom VIII (OEF) and then 12 months to OEF X. During his second deployment to OEF, Nick was responsible for all fires and effects as well as the 2010 Wardak District elections. Nick is a graduate of the U.S. Army Airborne and Ranger schools. He is currently pursuing an MBA at UNC Kenan-Flagler school of business. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a BA in Political Science
If you are planning on attending the November 28th dinner, please be sure to make a reservation beginning on November 21st with the Old Brogue. As those who attended have attended previous dinners found, due to overflow we had to seat people on the back porch. Just call (703) 759-3309 and let them know if you would like to attend the 5:30 or the 7:30 seating.
For those of you unfamiliar with how MAM works, you simply come out and enjoy a great dinner at the Old Brogue in Great Falls. My co-sponsors and I will each make a 10% match of your dinner tab. For last month’s dinner in support of the Navy SEAL Foundation we had a total of 22 co-sponsors step forward, resulting in a match of 220 percent. Please let us know if you might be willing to step forward and volunteer to be a co-sponsor for this month.
We will also have door prize drawings as always, and we certainly welcome any items you might like to donate for the drawing.
I would like to welcome our newest addition to the Bob Nelson Team, Kelly Putz. She has joined us to help market current listings, develop our advertising and work with buyers. Kelly is the only one on the team licensed in all three of the DC Metro areas. With her assistance, the Bob Nelson Team will be able to home buying/selling needs wherever they may be.
Kelly’s Bio:
I am a transplant from Elvis’s birthplace, Tupelo, Mississippi, but I have always been fascinated with the DC area ever since I first visited on a school trip in grade school. I finally made the move here in 2000 and fell in love.
I have been a professional photographer since 1989, graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1993. I worked as a photojournalist and editor for several Mississippi newspapers and the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, before moving to DC to work on Capitol Hill. There I worked as database manager and photographer for the U.S. Senate Photographic Studio, working with all 100 Senate offices, the Sergeant at Arms and Secretary of the Senate. In 2008, I made a move to the U.S. House Committee on Energy & Commerce as their official committee photographer and web manager under Chairman John Dingell. Through my photography I developed an intimate relationship with the details of the city, researching the layout and neighborhoods of this history-filled metropolis and all its surrounding areas.
In 2005 I began working in the real estate field as an assistant to Realtor®, and in 2009 I finally jumped in, feet-first, when I became a licensed Realtor® in DC, Maryland and Virginia and I left Capitol Hill. I still maintain my Hill contacts, though, and my husband also works for the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
I made the decision to become licensed in all areas of Metro DC because I did not want to ever have to say, “No, I can’t help you,” to anyone looking for a home. There are so many differing and varying opportunities for home purchases in all three areas that I have worked with every level of home buying, from a $35,000 condo to multi-million dollar properties and have done sales everywhere stretching from Stafford County, Virginia, to Frederick County, Maryland. I get asked a lot, “Don’t you mind driving so far?” Well, growing up in Mississippi where everything is so spread out, you just get used to driving long distances to get to places. So, a 90 mile drive, one-way, is nothing to me!
I specialize in First-Time Homebuyers, and teach free seminars to educate both those who are buying for the first time, as well as update those who have been out of the market for a long time. My degrees and my work in journalism, design and politics have given me an eye for detail that I use to my client’s benefit in helping to stage homes and prepare them for sale. I also have a strong determination to advocate for my clients at the bargaining table.
Being a country girl at heart, I live in the village of Knoxville, MD at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers with my husband Scott and our little girls, Cameron and Shelby. But, still drawn to the excitement of our nation’s capitol, I happily commute to all areas of Metro DC, as well as the counties of Prince Georges, Montgomery, Howard, Frederick, Fairfax, Loudoun, Stafford and Prince William for my clients. My photography can be viewed at: www.KellyPutzPhotography.com
Professional Credentials
Member, NAR (National Association of Realtors)
Member, VAR (Virginia Association of Realtors)
Member, NVAR (Northern Virginia Association of Realtors)
Member, MRIS (Multi-Listing Service)
Military Appreciation Mondays
Supports
Operation One Voice
America’s Special Forces are some of the finest in our military. Their work is highly classified and, due to the inherent risks in their duties, they suffer casualty rates more than 4 times higher than those of the conventional forces outside of Iraq. In many cases, these casualties involve young people who are beginning their careers. These brave soldiers leave behind families who often have no resources to provide a surviving child with a college education. Operation One Voice strives to relieve military families of such a burden.
Please join us on September 26th for this month’s Military Appreciation Mondays dinner, where we will be hosting the the group “Operation One Voice”. The organization was established by Duluth, Georgia police and firefighters to provide support to the families and children of injured and fallen Special Forces men and women. You can click on the link Operation One Voice to learn how this group supports the families of the injured and the fallen.
Please be sure to make a reservation sooner rather than later with the Old Brogue. As those who attended last month’s dinner found, due to overflow we had about 15 people ended up sitting on the back porch. Just call (703) 759-3309 and let them know if you would like to attend the 5:30 or the 7:30 seating.
For those of you unfamiliar with how MAM works, you simply come out and enjoy a great dinner at the Old Brogue in Great Falls. My co-sponsors and I will each make a 10% match of your dinner tab. For last month’s dinner in support of the Navy SEAL Foundation we had a total of 22 co-sponsors step forward, resulting in a match of 220 percent. Please let us know if you might be willing to step forward and volunteer to be a co-sponsor for this month.
We will also have door prize drawings as always, and we certainly welcome any items you might like to donate for the drawing.
I can assure you that this evening and the money we are able to raise will mean a great deal to the Special Forces families. We would love to see a room full of faces who recognize the sacrifices our nation’s TRUE HEROES are asked to make each and every day. Please come join us in sending the message that we truly care.
Of course feel free to drop me an e-mail or give a call if you can’t make it out for dinner, but would like to make a donation.
We hope to see you all on the 26th!
Last month’s Co-Sponsors were:
Pat Martin
Cox Family
David Lesser
Kaihara Family
Tim Heil Family
Grossman Family
Bob Nelson Family
Peter Engle Family
Jim Glerum Family
Bert Calland Family
Karl Pierson Family
Larry Nelson Family
Neil and Juja Sylvestre
Greg and Jeff Hanscom
Doug and Jane Hanscom
Scott and David LaMorte
Dawson Richardson Family
The Old Brogue
Double Eagle Title
Taylor Allgyer – First Savings Mortgage
James Gaudiosi – First Heritage Mortgage
Jim Black – Paragon Communications Solutions
Nancy and I would like to thank everyone who came out in support of the Military Appreciation Mondays’ dinner for the Navy SEAL Foundation. This was our best attended event to date with 132 of you joining us for dinner. A best total amount was raised as well. Through your support and contributions, we will be sending somewhere between $6,000 – $6,500 to the foundation. I particularly want to thank those of you who signed on as co-sponsors for this dinner.
Many of you had an opportunity to meet Will Thomas. If not, he did a fundraiser over Labor Day weekend in support of the SEAL Foundation. Will is a twelve year old in Mclean who decided to shoot baskets as a special way to raise money for the SEAL Foundation. He had an amazing response, for for people to pledge one penny per basket. It seems that will exceeded his goal of shooting 17,000 baskets. If anyone is interested in showing your support to the Navy SEAL Foundation please contact Will or myself.
We look forward to seeing you this month on September 26th.
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