Supporting those that Support Others! Will your company be participating in this year’s annual UCP Casual Day 2012?
UCP’s Annual Casual Day 2012
A CELEBRATION OF TENNESSEE MUSIC
to benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee
June 29, 2012 (or the date of your choice)
Casual Day. Casual Day is a unique and successful annual event mainly because all of the donations stay in Tennessee and are used to serve people with ALL disabilities who have no other resources. UCP builds wheelchair ramps across the entire state; provides recycled wheelchairs, walkers, bath aids, strollers, car seats, standers, etc.; provides home modifications (like widening doorways or raising countertops); offers educational seminars; hosts a free weekly recreation program; provides holiday food boxes for the most needy families; offers assistance for “Inclusive Summer Programs” for children.
Our Tennessee. Each year, a rendering is created that is unique to Tennessee and the artwork is dedicated for the use of UCP’s Casual Day. The artwork is normally used on the Casual Day T-shirt and a small poster. This year’s Casual Day theme is based on rare and valuable instruments which include a 1954 Fender Stratocaster, a 1960 Les Paul, a 1937 Martin D-28 and a 1939 Shurline 55s microphone once used by Elvis Presley!
How will your donation be used? Casual Day donations are used for the following: wheelchair ramps, home modifications, education, medical equipment, recreation, information and referral, summer activities and other programs.
Who does UCP help? People of all ages throughout Tennessee with: cerebral palsy, arthritis, spina bifida, diabetes, autism, strokes, brain injuries, heart disease, kidney diseases, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, and a long list of other types of disabilities.
About UCP. United Cerebral Palsy’s mission is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with disabilities and to provide support to family members.
UCP serves individuals with all types of disabilities. Our expertise is generally in service to individuals with physical disabilities which affect mobility. UCP also serves as the area clearinghouse for information about the condition known as cerebral palsy. At present, approximately 40% of UCP consumers have cerebral palsy, the second largest lifetime disability in the U.S. (mental retardation is the largest). 60% of the people UCP serves have physical disabilities other than cerebral palsy. These include such conditions as spina bifida, M.S., disability resulting from head and spinal cord injury, ALS, amputations, strokes, and heart attacks, and many lesser known physical disabilities. Visit website
Company Participation. If your company has interest to participate in this worthy cause, I invite you to contact my friend and long time Director of Middle Tennessee’s United Cerebral Palsy, Ms. Diane Dietrich. Diane can be reached at (615) 242-4091 or diane_dietrich@ucpnashville.org.
Make a donation to United Cerebral Palsy and make a difference in someone’s life! Participating companies allow their employees to donate $5 or $20 and receive some great items that are donated from sponsors to go into the packets. The employees are allowed to where their T-shirt on Casual Day and this year’s date is dedicated on June 29, 2012.
Printable PDF: 2012 UCP Casual Day Flyer
May 8, 2012
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May 2, 2012
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April 4, 2012
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Business and Life is Good: Greater Nashville Area!
The Greater Nashville area continues to be a national leader for relocation of businesses and home buyers. The consistent success of our reputation is credited to the joint efforts of our business, community, government and neighborhood leaders.
Janet Miller, Chief Economic Officer, with the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce has kindly submitted her observations of Business is Good: Nashville Leads Nation in Economic Recovery. I joined this month’s conversation with Life is Good: Explore and Discover the Greater Nashville Area.
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Many thanks to Janet for taking the time to share with us the most recent economic development news. I invite you to share the April 2012 newsletter, IN THE NEWS, with your friends. As always, thank you for your continued feedback, support and referrals. – Kenneth Bargers, REALTOR®
April 1, 2012
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My Thoughts … This is a new low in the efforts of our elected officials, both Democrats and Republicans, representation of Tennessee’s citizens. Wasting time on a 20 year old non-binding UN document when important issues such as the state’s economy, jobs, education, health, among others topics remain fragile is disheartening.
There is a vast disconnect about the important issues that concern Tennesseans and the frivolous crap some of our extreme lawmakers sponsor and address. This is one more example of why it is important to exercise your right to vote to avoid future election cycle results of electing members ill-equipped in the serious business of leading and shaping government agenda and laws. Tennesseans deserve better from both parties!
Article by: Chas Sisk, The Tennessean (March 16, 2012)
TN House passes resolution condemning U.N.’s Agenda 21
Tennessee lawmakers passed a resolution Thursday condemning a United Nations environmental plan as a “destructive and insidious” effort to advance a communist agenda through the guise of community planning.
The state House of Representatives voted 72-23 in favor of House Joint Resolution 587, which denounces the nonbinding Agenda 21 plan adopted by a United Nations environmental conference two decades ago.
The plan called on members of the United Nations to adopt sustainable development principles to alleviate poverty and combat global warming. But the resolution approved by Tennessee lawmakers on Thursday depicts it as a plan for the “socialist/communist redistribution of wealth” through energy conservation policies, zoning restrictions and forced abortions. Read complete story…
March 16, 2012
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Article by: Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS®
GREATER NASHVILLE HOME SALES INCREASE OVER 33 PERCENT IN FEBRUARY … Pending Sales Continue to Rise
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 8, 2012) – There were 1,515 home closings reported for the month of February, according to figures provided by the Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS®.
This represents an increase of 33.6 percent from the 1,134 closings reported in February 2011. Year-to-date closings through February are 2,892, a 29.4 percent increase from the 2,235 closings reported through February 2011.
“February marks another increase in both home purchases and pending sales compared to last year,” said GNAR President Kendra Cooke. “Based on recent reports of the Tennessee unemployment rate falling below the national average, along with an increase of jobs in our region and state, it’s reasonable to believe these trends will continue into the spring.
“Housing enjoys the position of both contributing to and benefiting from a decline in unemployment. According to the National Association of Realtors, one new job is created for every two homes sold, and an additional $60,000 is pumped into the economy per home sold. As the weather turns warmer and we enter the official spring buying and selling season, we’re hopeful to see the sustainability of the trends we’ve experienced over the past few months. The overall outlook for the real estate market is improving.”
There were 1,832 sales pending at the end of the month, compared with 1,416 pending sales at this time last year. The average number of days on the market for a single-family home was 96 days.
The median residential price for a single-family home during February was $159,900, and for a condominium it was $145,000. This compares with median residential and condominium prices of $169,900 and $132,000, respectively at this time last year.
Inventory at the end of February was 18,271 down from 20,997 in February 2011.
“Inventory has decreased from last year, but history shows we can except the spring buying and selling season to create an increase as more people begin to place their homes on the market,” added Cooke. “There is currently about a 12 month supply of total inventory, but just about 9 months worth of inventory for single family homes. Your Realtor will be able to work with your specific wants and needs to find the home for you from the available variety and selection.”
The Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS® is one of Middle Tennessee’s largest professional trade associations and serves as the primary voice for Nashville-area property owners. REALTOR® is a registered trademark that may be used only by real estate professionals who are members of the National Association of Realtors and subscribe to its strict code of ethics.
Source: Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS® | Blog distribution provided by Kenneth Bargers and Bargers Solutions, a proud member of Pilkerton Realtors, residential real estate services located in Nashville, Tennessee
March 9, 2012
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March 8, 2012
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Spring is Coming Soon!
March 2012 newsletter, In the News, includes insightful articles of how to prepare and Grow Backyard Veggies with this Space-Efficient Gardening Guide and Spring Lawn Care Tips.
Many thanks to Dr. Sue Hamilton of the University of Tennessee and Michael Ward of Landscape Innovations for their contributions to this month’s In the News.
I hope these suggestions will assist in your hard work paying off in the upcoming months.
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Source: Kenneth Bargers’ monthly newsletter, March 2012, In the News
March 1, 2012
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February 28, 2012
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2011) – There were 1,832 home closings reported for the month of September, according to figures provided by the Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS®. That number is up 16.9 percent from the 1,567 closings reported for the same period last year.
Third quarter numbers have increased from 2010 with 5,900 closings reported, which is 20 percent higher than last year’s third quarter closings of 4,906.
Year-to-date closings for the Greater Nashville area are 15,531. That total is down 2.5 percent from the 15,929 closings reported through the third quarter of 2010.
“Home sales have increased for the third consecutive month” said GNAR President Alice Walker. “The increase in sales seen in Middle Tennessee during the third quarter is certainly good news. Year-to-date numbers, which are down only slightly, still reflect the market distortion seen by last year’s tax credit – which was still in effect until early in the third quarter of 2010. It is encouraging to see that we have nearly caught up with last year at this point in the year. ”
“Most every category saw an increase in closings compared to September last year. The increase in sales of farms, land and lots is particularly important as those sales are often indicators of coming developments.”
“Median prices are down in the range of about 5 percent. While we don’t like to see a drop in price, being down only single-digit percentages is much more desirable than the double-digit decreases other areas of the country are currently seeing,” said Walker.
“Pending sales were up again for the fourth consecutive month, an encouraging sign of a potential market recovery,” noted Walker. “Inventory was down compared to last year, but in this case, being down is positive news. The best case scenario is to have six months of inventory available on the market, and currently we have about 10 months. At this time last year we there was about 15 months worth of inventory available. This level makes for a much healthier market and still provides plenty of options for potential home buyers.”
There were 1,729 sales pending at the end of September, compared with 1,588 pending sales at this time last year. The average number of days on the market for a single-family home was 94 days, compared with 92 days for September 2010.
The median residential price for a single-family home during September was $163,000, and for a condominium, it was $144,900. This compares with last year’s median residential and condominium prices of $171,820 and $155,000, respectively.
Inventory at the end of September was 20,718, down from 23,549 in September 2010.
“The Greater Nashville market continues to strengthen and fare better than many other cities,” said Walker. “In fact, the latest numbers from the National Association of REALTORS® show the national median price for a single family home is $168,300 and we’re slightly under that number. That keeps the Greater Nashville area attractive to both companies and families.”
The Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS® is one of Middle Tennessee’s largest professional trade associations and serves as the primary voice for Nashville-area property owners. REALTOR® is a registered trademark that may be used only by real estate professionals who are members of the National Association of Realtors and subscribe to its strict code of ethics.
Source: Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS; Blog distribution provided by Kenneth Bargers and Bargers Solutions, a proud member of Pilkerton Realtors, residential real estate services located in Nashville, Tennessee
October 6, 2011
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Spring is Coming Soon!
