February 2, 2007 World Of Wonders Science Museum
THE REAL (ESTATE) STORY
By Larry Underhill
WOW! That’s what I said when I received a call from Dr. Kathy Beckman, co-organizer of last week’s World Of Wonders fundraising event. If you’re not familiar with the World Of Wonders project, go to WOWScienceMuseum.org and check it out!
Dr. Beckman was calling to congratulate me. I was the high bidder on a 15-foot kayak in their silent auction. My wife Julie will be so pleased. The kayak can sit beside the canoe in our side yard. It’s bright yellow, so it’ll blend nicely with the forest green canoe. As I write this, Julie hasn’t yet heard the news. Would you like to break it to her for me?
The World Of Wonders Science Museum is a vision that’s catching fire! Thanks to the contributions and in-kind donations of many Lodi-area businesses and individuals, the Museum is on track to open its doors in the spring of 2008. Think of San Francisco’s Exploratorium in our own back yard!
LAST WEEK’S fundraiser put the Museum over the top of the initial goal: $165,000 cash in hand. Now the construction can begin. The organizers of the fundraiser, Dr. Beckman and Sally Snyde, put on a fine fandango! Next up: the Business Network International Charity Golf Tournament on April 21! A few years back, I started Lodi’s first chapter of BNI (Business Network International). Now Lodi has FOUR chapters and a fifth on the way. My Lodi Founders’ Chapter of BNI puts on this annual tournament. This year, the proceeds go to WOW, Lodi’s Pregnancy Resource Center, and the Pregnancy Help Center of Stockton. Want to play or help sponsor the event? Call Debbie Ruiz at 810-0071 or Mike Roush at 334-1029. Not a great golfer? You’ll fit right in. Remember: They let ME play!
SOLD! Congratulations to Jeff Johnson on the successful purchase of a great Old Lodi fixer. Jeff’s a carpenter. By the time he’s finished with this landmark property, it’s be another Old Lodi jewel! Jeff was referred to me by Amanda Glissman of Capitol Mortgage, who delivered Jeff a great loan in record time. Thanx, Amanda!
CONGRATS, CONT’D…I’ve enjoyed working with Jack and Tina Leach a couple of times over the years. When Jack referred his sister Kristine to me, it was the greatest compliment a Realtor can receive! I listed Kristine’s Stockton home for sale, and it just closed escrow. Since I negotiated a Seller rent-back, she can rest easy until it’s time to close on the Lodi home she’s buying! It’s been a fun ride. I told Jack, “I’ll take FIFTEEN MORE Kristines if you have ‘em!”
LOTSA COLOR PICTURES and information on our many listings is available at StatesmanRealty.com. Come on over! Hope to see you there. And a last word on the World Of Wonders Science Museum: There are still many ways to help support the project! Ten years from now, it’ll be satisfying to look back and know that YOU had a part in bringing this Lodi landmark to life. See you next Sat! Have a happy week.
By Larry Underhill
WOW! That’s what I said when I received a call from Dr. Kathy Beckman, co-organizer of last week’s World Of Wonders fundraising event. If you’re not familiar with the World Of Wonders project, go to WOWScienceMuseum.org and check it out!
Dr. Beckman was calling to congratulate me. I was the high bidder on a 15-foot kayak in their silent auction. My wife Julie will be so pleased. The kayak can sit beside the canoe in our side yard. It’s bright yellow, so it’ll blend nicely with the forest green canoe. As I write this, Julie hasn’t yet heard the news. Would you like to break it to her for me?
The World Of Wonders Science Museum is a vision that’s catching fire! Thanks to the contributions and in-kind donations of many Lodi-area businesses and individuals, the Museum is on track to open its doors in the spring of 2008. Think of San Francisco’s Exploratorium in our own back yard!
LAST WEEK’S fundraiser put the Museum over the top of the initial goal: $165,000 cash in hand. Now the construction can begin. The organizers of the fundraiser, Dr. Beckman and Sally Snyde, put on a fine fandango! Next up: the Business Network International Charity Golf Tournament on April 21! A few years back, I started Lodi’s first chapter of BNI (Business Network International). Now Lodi has FOUR chapters and a fifth on the way. My Lodi Founders’ Chapter of BNI puts on this annual tournament. This year, the proceeds go to WOW, Lodi’s Pregnancy Resource Center, and the Pregnancy Help Center of Stockton. Want to play or help sponsor the event? Call Debbie Ruiz at 810-0071 or Mike Roush at 334-1029. Not a great golfer? You’ll fit right in. Remember: They let ME play!
SOLD! Congratulations to Jeff Johnson on the successful purchase of a great Old Lodi fixer. Jeff’s a carpenter. By the time he’s finished with this landmark property, it’s be another Old Lodi jewel! Jeff was referred to me by Amanda Glissman of Capitol Mortgage, who delivered Jeff a great loan in record time. Thanx, Amanda!
CONGRATS, CONT’D…I’ve enjoyed working with Jack and Tina Leach a couple of times over the years. When Jack referred his sister Kristine to me, it was the greatest compliment a Realtor can receive! I listed Kristine’s Stockton home for sale, and it just closed escrow. Since I negotiated a Seller rent-back, she can rest easy until it’s time to close on the Lodi home she’s buying! It’s been a fun ride. I told Jack, “I’ll take FIFTEEN MORE Kristines if you have ‘em!”
LOTSA COLOR PICTURES and information on our many listings is available at StatesmanRealty.com. Come on over! Hope to see you there. And a last word on the World Of Wonders Science Museum: There are still many ways to help support the project! Ten years from now, it’ll be satisfying to look back and know that YOU had a part in bringing this Lodi landmark to life. See you next Sat! Have a happy week.
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