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SPRINGFIELD, TN., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS Top Producer and newly named Vice President Carol Cordrey is always up for a challenge. And now she'd like to share her passion for taking on big tasks in real estate with her colleagues and co-workers.   As Realtor Co-Chairperson for Habitat for Humanity in Robertson County with Rich Phillips, Carol has helped to set the stage for a new home construction project in partnership with the Robertson County Association of Realtors (RCAR).   "As a past RCAR President, I have always made it my goal to reach out and share my good fortune in real estate with those who need a helping hand," said Cordrey. "Helping someone through Habitat for Humanity build their new home is an ideal way for those of us in the real estate industry to give back."   Carol is reaching out to her fellow Realtors and co-workers to commit to at least a two-hour block of time for the home building project slated to kick-off May 1st. All volunteers are welcome!   "The Robertson County Association of Realtors along with Bank of America will be taking a leading role in the planning and construction of the home," said Cordrey. "My hope is that with everyone's support and involvement we can enjoy the experience of raising a new roof in Robertson County."   Carol is an Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), a Graduate REALTORS Institute (GRI), a Life Member of the Crye-Leike Muliti-Million Dollar Club and recent recipient of Crye-Leike's highest honor, the Circle of Excellence Award. She is also the recent past president of RCAR, in 2001 was named Realtor of the Year and since 2002 she's been a consistent top producing sales associate both for Crye-Leike and within RCAR. Cordrey is a graduate of Leadership Middle Tennessee and Chamber of Commerce Board Member.   To join in the Habitat build project or for your real estate needs and personal referrals, please contact Carol Cordrey by phone at 615-604-4272 or you can email her at cordrey@crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.

MILLINGTON, TN., - Crye-Leike, Realtors congratulates Affiliate Broker Cassie McKenzie who has stepped-up to volunteer as the Event Chair for the Relay For Life event to benefit the American Cancer Society in Millington Tennessee.   This is the second year McKenzie has volunteered time to support the event. In 2007 she was the co-captain of an office team dubbed "Crye-Leike Camping for a Cure" and helped to raise more than $1,500.00.   "My dad has always told me I can do whatever I want to do, and this is more of a "have to" situation," said McKenzie. "My dad has had cancer, and I haven't? and I have to do this for him, for me, for my children, my grandchildren as well as everyone else's dad, mom, sons, daughters and grandchildren."   As she did in 2007 McKenzie, along with Crye-Leike associate Karen Thompson will share co-captain responsibilities for the office team along with McKenzie taking-on the Event Chair responsibilities for the larger Millington community Relay for Life event.   "I don't want to have cancer and the way I see it, if I keep rising money to support the work that goes on into finding a cure then maybe I won't get it," said McKenzie. "So while I sell houses, I will do everything I can to help raise money to make sure that happens, or rather doesn't happen."   McKenzie is a licensed real estate associate in Tennessee working with buyers and sellers in and around the Millington area. She specializes in residential real estate with a focus on investment properties and first time homebuyers. In 2007 McKenzie was named Rookie of the Year at the Millington branch office and the same year received the Crye-Leike, Realtors Team Club Excellence Award.   McKenzie is currently participating in Leadership Millington; over the summer of 2007 she played softball for the Crye-Leike Bartlett branch office to help raise money for Youth Villages and worked along side company founder and president Dick Leike on a Habitat for Humanity home building project. She is an active member and for 2008 the Secretary for the Millington-Tipton Realtors Association (MTRA). McKenzie is also a member of the Memphis Association of Realtors (MAAR), the Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR).   For 17 years prior to joining Crye-Leike, McKenzie was a Memphis Police Department dispatcher.   For your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Cassie McKenzie by phone at 901-378-0216 or by email at cassie.mckenzie@crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.

FAIRVIEW, TN., - Crye-Leike Realtors congratulates the associates and staff at the company's Fairview Tennessee branch office on their official State of Tennessee sanctioned adoption of the first mile of Highway 100 on the east side of Fairview.   The stretch of adopted highway is near by Crye-Leike, Realtors Fairview branch office, located at 2239 Fairview Blvd., Suite 100.   "Adopting a section of state highway gives us the responsibility of collecting trash along the roadway," said Sheree Rudd, Managing Broker for Crye-Leike, Realtors Fairview office. "In return, the State of Tennessee provides us with a marker to recognize us for our gesture and efforts to keep Fairview beautiful."   Rudd says the process to formalize the highway adoption was fairly easy.   "All we had to do was contact the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) office in Nashville and see what portions of the highway through Fairview were essentially orphaned," said Rudd. "We thought the first mile as you come into Fairview from Nashville and Franklin was the best stretch for us to take care of."   As hard working Realtors, Rudd says it's important in our profession to always make a good first impression. She believes, by adopting a portion of the most heavily traveled roadway through the community, it's a great way to extend a positive impression to the residents of the community and anyone who's just driving through.   "According to TDOT, there are still a few good area along the highway in Fairview still up for adoption," said Rudd. It would be great is we had business partners along the entire stretch, ensuring the roadway remains free of unsightly litter."   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 4,000 sales associates and 141 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

Woodstock, GA.- Crye-Leike, Realtors associates at the company's Cobb/Cherokee branch are celebrating the success of their biggest fundraiser to date. Their fundraising raffle of a children's playhouse courtesy of Reardon York Properties, to benefit Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities, generated $2,000.00 for the charity.   "We want to thank everyone who purchased a raffle ticket and our sales associates who worked so hard to sell them," said Jennifer Mansell, Managing Broker of the Cobb/Cherokee office. "I'm thrilled to announce that the winner of the playhouse is Tom Sims of Canton Georgia and the winning ticket was sold by sales associate Glenn Sweeney of the Cobb/Cherokee office."   Reardon York Properties built the 6-foot long, 6 1/2-foot wide cream-colored playhouse. The exterior of the playhouse is complete with shaker shingles, a burgundy door, and a small front porch. The interior has bead board, crown molding and a custom-made window with locks.   "The money we donate from the raffle will help build a new 50-bedroom Ronald McDonald House near Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston," Mansell said. "We're excited to be working with the Ronald McDonald Houses because they provide a much needed home away from home for sick children receiving medical treatment at local hospitals."   The winning ticket was drawn by builder John Morgenstern of Reardon York Properties at the Cobb/Cherokee office, located at 13190 Highway 92 in Woodstock. The number one ticket seller was Crye-Leike, Realtors Broker Betty Allen.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, is the nations 4th largest real estate company and has a network of more than 4,000 sales associates and 137 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

CONWAY, AR - Crye-Leike, Realtors Associates in the company's Conway, Arkansas branch participated along with the Nursing Home Gift Fund of Faulkner County by delivering gifts to the Heritage Living Center of Conway. The residents received an assortment of practical gifts. Heritage Living Center is one of the largest facilities in Faulkner County.   Crye-Leike Realtor, Janet Tobias, spearheaded the effort from the Conway Office. Janet has served the Gift Fund for five years and is currently Board Secretary. A collection box was placed in the sales office and sales associates responded with donations.   During the Annual Holiday Party, Crye-Leike Associates presented each resident with a gift of something they needed or had specifically requested. Working along with the Nursing Home Gift Fund of Faulkner County, Crye-Leike Associates joined in on the delivery part of the program as well. In addition to Crye-Leike Realtor Associates being on hand for the party, Santa and Elvis were also there to join in, creating some extra special holiday spirit for the residents.   "I think our visit to the center was appreciated even more than the gifts" said David Smith, the managing Broker of the Conway Crye-Leike Realtors Branch. "This is the first year we got involved with a project like this, and I can assure you we will be making this an annual event".   The Nursing Home Gift Fund of Faulkner County, Incorporated is a non-profit organization serving over 500 nursing home residents in Faulkner County since 1999. If you would like to assist with time, talent and/or donations please contact Janet Tobias at (501) 470-6767 for further information.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, is the nations 4th largest real estate company and has a network of more than 4,000 sales associates and 137 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

MEMPHIS, TN., - Crye-Leike Realtors is thrilled to announce that more than $12-thousand dollars was raised during its popular Accounting Department Silent Auction & Raffle to benefit Youth Villages. The event was staged in the Main Lobby of Crye-Leike's Quail Hollow Corporate Headquarters building, Monday December 10th - Friday, December 14th at 6525 Quail Hollow in Memphis.   "We had 180 beautiful gift baskets up for auction and some for raffle with an amazing amount of great products and items inside them," said Lynda Drake, Crye-Leike Realtors Accounting Manager. "We couldn't have done it without the love and support of our friends at Amit's Hallmark Store in Cordova and Bartlett which has been a wonderful partner with us in the auction and raffle event from the very beginning."   Items were displayed for five days, with the auction finalized at 3pm on Friday the 14th, and among them was a signed football by Tennessee Titans Quarterback Vince Young, the 2006 NFL Rookie of the Year.   "It's become a wonderful tradition here at the Crye-Leike headquarters where people can get a beautiful gift for the holiday and support such a deserving agency like Youth Villages," said Drake. "If people weren't able to make it out this year to bid on a basket, we encourage them to mark their calendars and plan to join us around this time next year for another great benefit in support of Youth Villages."     Youth Villages helps more than 11-thousand troubled children and their families each year in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and the District of Columbia. Youth Villages offers many programs to families and children including; residential, foster care, home based treatment, group homes, adoption and a center for intensive residential treatment.   The agency's goal is to get a child in crisis in less than one hour, de-escalate the crisis and determine the best place for the child at the time. These practices save taxpayers' money as well as the lives of children.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 4,000 sales associates and 137 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

ATHENS, TN., - Crye-Leike, Realtors is thrilled to announce that more than $1,800.00 was raised by associates in 2007 by the branch office "SUNSHINE COMMITTEE." Agencies benefiting from the generosity include: The H.O.P.E. Center, Athens Fire and Rescue Children's Drive, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and United Way. "I'm very proud of our associates who make "giving back" to our community a priority in their real estate sales business," said Melonie Carideo, the Managing Broker of Crye-Leike Athens office. "We try our best to help as many needy groups as we can each year, and spread our good fortune on to others." In addition to the money raised, associates have also gathered food, toys and school supplies throughout the year to benefit children across McMinn County. Among the fundraising events held in 2007 was a Realtors Rummage Sale at the Crye-Leike, Realtors office located at 580 S. Congress Parkway. Associates in the Sunshine Committee would also plan potluck lunches periodically as a way of raising money. It was most recently that Associates reached out to The H.O.P.E. Center of Athens with a donation. The agency provides shelter and supportive services for victims of domestic violence and rape / sexual assault in McMinn and Meigs Counties. Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 4,000 sales associates and 137 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina. Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

HENDERSONVILLE, TN., - Crye-Leike, Realtors Associate Jeannie Slaton loves all sports, but there's a special place in her heart for the players and coaches on the Hendersonville High School Baseball Team.   "My son has been playing sports and primarily baseball since he could walk," said Slaton. "We've seen over the years how beneficial the game has been to his development and drive in everything that he does? on and off the field."   Slaton, an associate in the Crye-Leike, Realtors Gallatin branch office, knows the benefit of teamwork. Her real estate business depends on it and she's a firm believer in how being part of a team, in business or in athletic competition, pulls people together toward a common cause.   Next month, the Hendersonville Team is throwing a dinner and silent auction, Monday, January 14 at 6:30pm at the First Baptist Church of Hendersonville. The event is a fundraiser for the Hendersonville High "Commando" Baseball Team and will feature one of the top college baseball coaches in the U.S., Vanderbilt's Tim Corbin.   "This is our annual Sumner County "First Pitch" banquet, where people will have a chance to meet the team and coaching staff, Coach Corbin and other teams from Sumner County," said Slaton. "It's a rare opportunity to hear from one of the most successful coaches in the nation while supporting one of the most successful high school programs in the State of Tennessee."   Group discounts and table sponsorship opportunities are still available. Anyone interested in learning more of obtaining tickets can contact Crye-Leike, Realtors associate Jeannie Slaton at 615-512-9732.   "Crye-Leike, Realtors will have at least one table at the event and I hope others in our community will support these players and families," said Slaton. "I'd love to see Crye-Leike, Realtors associates from across our region come out and support our home team."   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,000 sales associates and 137 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

FAYETTEVILLE, AR., - Crye-Leike, Realtors Associates in the company's Fayetteville Arkansas branch office help make holiday dreams come true.   On Saturday & Sunday, December 8th & 9th? the office sales associates and staff hosted a Christmas Holiday celebration. Santa was on hand with no waiting, as were hopes of children from the Salvation Army Angel Tree and Toys for Tots.   "We invited approximately 900 of our closest friends and former clients," said Mike Kelly, a Crye-Leike, Realtors Sales Associate. "We had treats for people and pets, and we entertained about the same amount of both at our office this past weekend."   Along with gathering gifts for Angel Tree and Toys for Tots, food donations were also collected for the LifeSource Food Bank. LifeSource is a non-profit organization in Fayetteville. It uses a holistic approach to help individuals and families grow mentally, emotionally, and spiritually   At the holiday celebration, everyone who attended was given a color print of their picture with Santa, and was welcome to snap as many of their own shots as they wanted.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 4,000 sales associates and 137 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

CLEVELAND, TN., - Crye-Leike, Realtors Associates in the company's Cleveland Tennessee branch office are pitching-in with contributions to Christmas Holiday Boxes for U.S. troops serving in Iraq.   "It is with a tremendous amount of gratitude and compassion that our associates have joined in this effort," said Crye-Leike, Realtors Cleveland Branch Affiliate Broker Jane Wooten. "It was an honor for me to head up our participation and offer the Troops boxes full of the items they requested."   In participation with Steve Williams Construction Company, Crye-Leike Associates gathered up specific items on the soldier wish list. The items were delivered to Williams Construction in weekly trips during the month of November.   "We plan to join with Williams Construction again in June when they will be collecting items for delivery to the troops for the 4th of July," said Wooten. "In addition to the items contributed, our Associates also donated $175.00 in cash to help cover shipping and any other costs associated with getting the items overseas."   A total of 1,384 individual boxes in addition to 18 larger boxes were sent to Chaplains for additional distribution during the collection period. Associate at the Cleveland Crye-Leike office say they're proud to have been involved in bringing a bit of holiday cheer to those members of the armed forces serving their country in pursuit of freedom in a distant land.   Crye-Leike, Realtor Associates are also sending personalized weekly cards and Christmas Cards to the U.S. troops abroad and those wounded soldiers being cared for at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 4,000 sales associates and 137 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR., - Crye-Leike, Realtors sales associates in the company's North Little Rock branch office are reaching out this holiday to two very different but deserving groups that can always use a helping hand? U.S. military veterans and women in the Second Genesis program.   "Our efforts are for two very distinct groups of people, that frequently don't come to mind as those needing a little extra holiday spirit this time of year," said Shirley Roberts, Crye-Leike, Realtors sales associate. "Our desire is to simply help all we can and encourage our fellow associates, clients, friends and neighbors to join us."   Roberts is leading the effort at Crye-Leike to assist the woman in the Second Genesis program. The non-profit agency is an outreach that provides housing and support for women who are non-violent offenders transitioning from incarceration back to society. For Roberts, this is her 4th year supporting the project during the holidays.   "I hold this program dear to my heart because these women are trying to regain their families and return to society after making the wrong choices," said Roberts. "Second Genesis is there to give them that chance to be productive and contributing members of our communities again."   Helping local veterans is also a focus at the Crye-Leike office, lead by sales associate Tammie Del Donno.   "The men at the Veterans Administration served our country to ensure freedom for us and our children, and they never seem to ask for much in return," said Del Donno. "What we've discovered is that many of our veterans are in need of very basic items like socks, coats and pants, and we owe it to them to make sure they don't go without."   Del Donno says some veterans have been in the facility for an extended period of time, unable to care for themselves or without family to look after them.   "We buy them what they want because these people call the VA home and we buy what they need for their everyday enjoyment in their day to day lives," said Del Donno. "Among the items requested the most are: towels, large under-bed storage containers, CD players or a specific CD, sweatpants, jackets, socks and house shoes just to name a few."   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 4,000 sales associates and 137 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

MEMPHIS, TN., - Crye-Leike Realtors is thrilled to announce the return of its popular Accounting Department Silent Auction & Raffle to benefit Youth Villages. The event will be staged in the main lobby of Crye-Leike's Quail Hollow Corporate Headquarters building, Monday December 10th - Friday, December 14th at 6525 Quail Hollow in Memphis.   "We will have at least 180 gift baskets that have been created and loaded up with amazing products and items," said Lynda Drake, Crye-Leike Realtors Accounting Manager. "Many of the items are direct donations from the Amit's Hallmark Store in Trinity Commons, Cordova which has been a wonderful partner with us in the auction and raffle event this year."   Items will be displayed Monday through Friday, with the auction finalized at 3pm on Friday the 14th. The raffle will be drawn at noon on Friday. Santa is planning to pay a visit to the Crye-Leike Headquarters on the final day of the event to wish everyone a merry holiday season.   Among the items available for auction? a signed football by Tennessee Titans Quarterback Vince Young, the 2006 NFL Rookie of the Year. Raffle tickets will also be available for just $1.00 and raffle prizes will also be on display.   "Last year the event raised approximately $13,000 dollars for Youth Villages, and we hope to raise even more funds for this worthwhile organization this year," said Drake. Youth Villages helps more than eleven thousand troubled children and their families each year in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and the District of Columbia. Youth Villages offers many programs to families and children including; residential, foster care, home based treatment, group homes, adoption and a center for intensive residential treatment.   The agency's goal is to get a child in crisis in less than one hour, de-escalate the crisis and determine the best place for the child at the time. These practices save taxpayers' money as well as the lives of children.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 4,000 sales associates and 137 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

MIDTOWN - NASHVILLE, TN., - Crye-Leike, Realtors associates from the company's new Midtown Branch Office, located at 19th Avenue & Broadway, are getting fired-up, as they prepare to take on the challenge of the "Inaugural Music Row Celebrity Chili Throwdown." "It's an inaugural holiday event, and given that Crye-Leike, Realtors is opening a new Midtown branch just one block off Music Row, we couldn't pass up the chance to have some fun with our new neighbors," said Terri Mason, an Affiliate Broker with Crye-Leike, Realtors new Midtown office. "We're the new guys and girls on the block, so what could be more perfect than joining in on the first Music Row Celebrity Chili Throwdown. Organizers of the "first ever" event are already boasting a great line up of celebrity participants including: artists Lorrie Morgan, Jett Williams and Daryle Singletary. The Throwdown will be held Wednesday, December 12 at high noon in the BLA Parking lot located at 38 Music Square East - to benefit Toys For Tots and the Murrell School. "This is a great chance for us to have some fun and see old friends and make many new ones too," said Mason. "We're always up for some great tasting chili, and supporting the worthwhile charities that will benefit from this inaugural chili throwdown." Crye-Leike's new Midtown office is schedule for an opening in the early spring of 2008. The office is located at the corner of 19th Avenue and Broadway. The 6900 square foot commercial space is in the shadow of the new Adelicia condominium development, walking distance to Noshville Deli, Midtown Cafe and other nearby eateries and stores and one block off Music Row. The office will be home to Crye-Leike's first residential sales office in Nashville's core urban business district in the company's 30-year history. And leading the new Midtown sales center for the company is Crye-Leike, Realtors own Cindy Stanton-Fey. With nearly a decade of proven sales and leadership experience, Stanton-Fey understands the market and has a vision for Crye-Leike in Nashville's core business district. Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 4,000 sales associates and 137 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina. Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

GREEN HILLS, TN., - Crye-Leike, Realtors associates and employees at the company's Green Hills branch office are supporting a holiday season "gifting" project designed to help young homeless men and women make a reconnection with their families.   "More Than A Toy is project to help young homeless men and women send gifts to family members who they've lost touch with," said Mary Poor, an Affiliate Broker with Crye-Leike, Realtors in Green Hills. "We're thrilled to be able to support them in an effort to re-establish a relationship with their loved ones."   MTAT is a holiday program sponsored by Room in the Inn, which recognizes homeless individuals who wish to reconnect with their loved ones. MTAT also recognizes that gifts are symbolic and include peace offerings and gestures of reconciliation as well as apologies or tokens of love.   According to Poor, the homeless people they're assisting are young adults over 18 years old and into their early 20's. She says this age group is too old for foster homes and often ends up homeless or on the street.   MTAT gives homeless people who wish to participate the opportunity to earn points/vouchers through community service work. They can also earn points/vouchers while attending classes (drug, alcohol or education) that will assist them in getting back on their feet.   "With these vouchers, which represent a commitment on their part to overcome their situations, they're able to shop for a gift for someone in their family with whom they have lost contact," said Poor. "The idea that our modest contribution might actually reconnect someone with their family for the holiday is absolutely remarkable." These people have missed family birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. Those who want to reconnect with loved ones are unable to afford a simple gift or peace offering.   All items donated are given a discounted value in the form of points/vouchers, which are then brought to a location, where they are displayed for purchase.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 4,000 sales associates and 137 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

Woodstock, GA.- Crye-Leike, Realtors associates are putting the finishing touches on their 30-foot-long children's playhouse float that is set to ride in the Annual Christmas Jubilee Parade on Dec. 1st beginning at 4 p.m. Cobb/Cherokee office associates and Reardon York Properties teamed up in the building and raffle of the playhouse with proceeds benefiting Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities. "We're very excited to have this ultimate children's playhouse in the parade and we're working hard to make the float decorative and festive," said Jennifer Mansell, Managing Broker of the Cobb/Cherokee office. "Our realtors will be dressed in holiday colors, wearing Santa and elf hats and handing out candy and Crye-Leike merchandise." The parade will head toward the city of Woodstock on Highway 5 and end at Appalachian Technical College. Following the parade, festivities will continue at the Downtown City Park where children and families can visit with Santa and watch the lighting of the Woodstock Christmas tree. "We're hopeful the mayor will award us a trophy for having one of the top floats in the parade," Mansell said. Reardon York Properties built the 6-foot long, 6 1/2-foot wide cream-colored playhouse that will be raffled on Dec. 15 at the Cobb/Cherokee office. The exterior of the playhouse is complete with shaker shingles, a burgundy door, and a small front porch. The interior has bead board, crown molding and a custom-made window with locks. "The money we donate from the raffle will help build a new 50-bedroom Ronald McDonald House near Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston," Mansell said. "We're excited to be working with the Ronald McDonald Houses because they provide a much needed home away from home for sick children receiving medical treatment at local hospitals." Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Cobb/Cherokee office, located at 13190 Highway 92 in Woodstock, or from any other Crye-Leike agent or office in Atlanta. Tickets are one for $2 or three for $5. For more information, contact the Cobb/Cherokee office at 770-517-2272. Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, is the nations 4th largest real estate company and has a network of more than 4,000 sales associates and 137 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina. Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

Woodstock, GA. - The Crye-Leike, Realtors Cobb/Cherokee office and Reardon York Properties have teamed up in the construction and raffling of a playhouse whose proceeds will benefit Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities.   "The money we donate from the raffle will help build a new 50-bedroom Ronald McDonald House near Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston," said Jennifer Mansell, Managing Broker of the Cobb/Cherokee office. "We're very excited to be working with the Ronald McDonald Houses because they provide a much needed home away from home for sick children receiving medical treatment at local hospitals."   Reardon York Properties built the 6-foot long, 6 1/2-foot wide cream-colored playhouse that will be raffled on Dec. 15 at the Cobb/Cherokee office. The exterior of the playhouse is complete with shaker shingles, a burgundy door, and a small front porch. The interior has bead board, crown molding and a custom-made window with locks.   "We chose the Ronald McDonald House because we wanted to donate to a local charity and when we spoke to them about our idea, they were beside themselves," Mansell said.   Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. At the Ronald McDonald House families can enjoy many of the comforts of home, receive meals prepared and served by volunteers and obtain emotional support through contact with other families experiencing similar situations.   Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Cobb/Cherokee office, located at 13190 Highway 92 in Woodstock, or from any other Crye-Leike agent or office in Atlanta. Tickets are one for $2 or three for $5. Please call the office at 770-517-2272 for more information.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, is the nations 4th largest real estate company and has a network of more than 3,900 sales associates and 125 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides. ###

BRENTWOOD, TN.- Realty Title & Escrow is proud to announce its kick-off of a campaign to assist two Fort Campbell military families with a complete Christmas celebration. The two families include two boys' ages 7 and 15 and five girls, ages 2, 6, 8, 12 and 13.   "It's our intent to ensure that the families we have adopted will have as traditional a Christmas holiday as any of us have with our families," said Shawna Hulse, President of Realty Title. "Each of our offices will be responsible for a small portion of what it will take to provide the kind of holiday these families will never forget."   There are fourteen Realty Title & Escrow offices participating. The locations include; two offices in Brentwood and locations in Green Hills, Smyrna, Hendersonville, Mt. Juliet, Cool Springs, Goodlettsville, Columbia, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Hermitage and the newest locations in Spring Hill and Dickson.   "Each office has established a beautiful giving tree in its front lobby and instead of ornaments, there are donation cards," said Hulse. "It's our goal to collect everything they could ever imagine, from a decorated tree to presents to Christmas dinner."   Realty Title & Escrow offices began collecting items during the fall months with displays of Fall Giving Trees in each office lobby area. Those fall trees will be changed to Christmas trees in the coming days.   Anyone wishing to participate by contributing is asked to drop by the nearest Realty Title & Escrow office and select a card from the tree. For more information contact Realty Title & Escrow at 615-377-0620.   In business since 1985, Realty Title has closed over 43,000 transactions. Realty Title & Escrow was formed in 1987 and celebrates its 20-year anniversary this year. The company maintains Regional Headquarters in Brentwood, Memphis and Chattanooga Tennessee, Little Rock, Arkansas and Northwest Mississippi.   Today, Realty Title & Escrow is serving the real estate title and closing needs of primarily residential lenders, buyers, sellers and realtors in 28 communities across the Mid South region. In Middle Tennessee, Realty Title & Escrow serves clients in over 20 counties including: Williamson, Davidson, Rutherford, Wilson, Maury, Hickman, Dickson, Cheatham, Sumner, Montgomery, and Robertson.

BELLEVUE, TN - For the 7th consecutive year, Crye-Leike, Realtors associates in Bellevue have joined forces with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to support the Toys for Tots holiday toy donation campaign.   The office held a fabulous potluck lunch and entertained four active duty members of the Corps, including Maj. Sean M. Roche, the Commanding Officer of the Marine Corps Reserve Training Center on White Bridge Road in West Nashville and the Sr. Vice Commandant of the Marine Corps League DET 1158.   "The pot luck was a chance for us to officially kick-off our campaign, and hold a friendly competition among our agents who brought their best homemade dishes," said Kay Crawford, Managing Broker of Crye-Leike, Realtors Bellevue.   This is the 60th Anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots campaign, and the 7th year the Bellevue Crye-Leike branch office has been an official drop-off location.   New toy donations of at least $5 in value and unwrapped can be dropped off at the office located at 224 Old Hickory Blvd, just north of the intersection of Old Hickory Blvd. and Highway 70S in Bellevue, Monday - Saturday 8:30am to 6:00pm and Sunday Noon to 6:00pm. The last day to donate is Saturday December 15th.   "Our Marine Corps partners not only enjoyed a great lunch, but also judged the entries, and awarded blue ribbons to all our winners," said Crawford. Winners included: David Whitesell for his main dish casserole; Angela Robertson for her vegetable; Kay Crawford for her salad and Mallory Paulk for her dessert. Paulk's dessert was also the Grand Prize winner for the Best Dish Overall.   For more information on the Toys for Tots campaign, contact Kay Crawford at 615-662-0707.   Crye-Leike, Realtors was established in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 3,900 sales associates and 125 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

DICKSON, TN.- Crye-Leike, Realtors associates in the company's Dickson, Tennessee office raised $1,420.00 for the local charities of United Way. The monies came from a yard and bake sale held Saturday, October 13, 2007.   "We had a steady flow of traffic all day long," said Cindy Smith, Crye-Leike Affiliate Broker and Event Chairperson. "At one point the cars had to park on Highway 46 South in front of the office because the parking lot was full."   There was an assortment of donated items for sale from associates, their friends and families that included: clothes, toys, furniture, books, knick-knacks, exercise equipment, tools and much more.   "A special thanks goes out to Arrow Exterminators and its donation of BBQ, chips, cole slaw and desserts," said Smith. "Our business partners, Realty Title & Escrow and Magna Bank also came through with donated drinks."   A cake walk, an assortment of donated baked goods for sale and face painting by Leandra Sumabat - Miss Dickson County Fairest of the Fair 2007 all helped to push the funds raised to $1,420 for United Way.   It was the first time the associates and employees of the Dickson office held such an event at their office located at 1904 Highway 46 south in Dickson. Many hope it will become an annual affair each fall. The Crye-Leike, Realtors Dickson office wishes to extend special thanks to: Event Chair Cindy Smith, Sherry, Leandra and Lance Sumabat, Quintin Rampaul, Haley Redden, Jon and Elisha Stevens, Elaine Williams, Kim Pieratt, Michael Gilliland, Elmer and Pearl Dunn, Valeria and Dalton Rucker, Terry Griffey, Delisa Rainey, Beth Ahlheit, Sherry Wells, Amy Williams, Connie Mayberry-Magna Bank, Beverly McFarland, Seth & Amber Williams, Delisa Rainey and Annette Rose-Realty Title, Sandra Thornton, Jason and Christie Carter, Britt and Kim Smith, Ashley Carter, Phillip and Sephanie Albright, Wayne Sharpe, Reba Sharpe, Arrow Exterminators, Margaret Harrell and Larry and Christi Gilbow.   Crye-Leike, Realtors was established in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 3,900 sales associates and 125 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

COLUMBIA, TN.- Crye-Leike, Realtors agents in the company's Columbia, Tennessee office joined in the fun at the annual Goats, Music and More Festival held in Lewisburg.   At the weekend event, October 12th & 13th, Crye-Leike associates and employees proudly joined in the festivities with a Pin the Tail on the Goat game, Goat Coloring Pages and giving children of all ages the opportunity to make their own personalized bookmarks.   Agents Danielle Wakham, Cortni Tindall, Jason Mize, Jennifer Graham and Sarah Gwin manned Crye-Leike's booth during the two-day event.   The 5th Annual Goats, Music and More Festival was held in Lewisburg at the Rock Creek Park on Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13, 2007. The festival aims to honor goats, particularly Marshall's County famous native "Fainting" goat and Boer goat.   This is the first time associates from Crye-Leike, Realtors have participated in the event.   Crye-Leike, Realtors was established in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 3,900 sales associates and 125 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

BRENTWOOD, TN - Playing off the theme from the nursery rhyme "The Three Little Pigs," the Crye-Leike, Realtors from Spring Hill seemed to capture the hearts and minds of children young and old alike at the 4th Annual Country Ham Festival.   "We had such a great time coming up with and creating our kids zone booth, I don't know who had more fun, us or the kids," said Kristin Pendergraft, the Managing Broker at the Crye-Leike, Realtors Spring Hill office. "The smiles and laughter that day will stay with us for a long time."   Participating in the Annual Country Ham Festival is an important part of the community service the team at Crye-Leike, Realtors in Spring Hill has a passion for.   "We love to sell homes and we love our community," said Pendergraft. "This was an effort for us to go back to the "good ole days" and get to know more of our neighbors, in a community that's the 14th fastest growing town in America."   More than ten thousand people came out for the festival, and the Crye-Leike agents were ready with a "Kids Zone" booth where children played "Pin The Tail On The Pig" and could receive a special "Crye-Leike coloring book". The agents handed out more than 450 books, testimony to the success of this annual tradition in Spring Hill.   Crye-Leike, Realtors was established in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 3,900 sales associates and 125 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

BRENTWOOD, TN.- Crye-Leike, Realtors agents from the Athens, Tenn. office raised nearly $1,100 during their "Realtor Rummage Sale" held on Sept. 22 in the office's parking lot.   "We had this event as a fundraiser for charities and as a way to give back to our community," said Athens Affiliate Broker Yvonne Jernigan. "Clothes and miscellaneous household items were donated by agents and clients and almost all were priced at $.50 to $1."   During the Realtor Rummage Sale, fresh baked goods and coffee were sold alongside the various items for sale. The Athen's office also hosted a lunch entr?e sale earlier in the week. The total funds from both the lunch entr?e and rummage sale were approximately $1,300. The funds will be dispersed to the American Cancer Society, United Way and Rescue Squad charities.   "We hope that our efforts display our commitment to our community and we will continue events like these in the future," said Managing Broker Melanie Carideo. "It's not only fun to get together as an office for such events, but it's important to show that you care for and support others."   Athens office participants in the events were: Melonie Carideo, Laverne and George Tuell, Alma Sliger, Wyenema Pierce, Becky Wattenbarger, Leah Rock, Melanie Walker, Wayne Rutherford, Healther Mckeehan, Bev and Fred Cooper, Ida Benard, Dottye Odle, Genie Bevis, Kim Wade, Charlene Franzen and Yvonne Jernigan.   Crye-Leike, Realtors was established in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 3,900 sales associates and 125 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

BRENTWOOD, TN.- Crye-Leike, Realtors agents in the company's Dickson, Tennessee office are holding a yard sale and bake sale Saturday October 13, 2007 at the office located at 1904 Highway 46 South in Dickson. All proceeds to benefit the United Way. Saturday, October 13th beginning at 8:00am the Realtors and staff will have an assortment of items for sale including: clothes, toys, furniture, books, knick-knacks, exercise equipment, tools and much more. "Our agents, their friends, family and clients are all pitching in for our first ever United Way benefit," said Cindy Smith, a Crye-Leike, Realtors agent in the Dickson office. "We are thrilled with everything we've had donated so far, so we encourage folks to come out and be generous in their support for United Way. Along with the items up for sale, Arrow Exterminators will be donating barbeque plate lunches to be purchased for $5.00 a plate. We will also be having a cake walk during the day. Home made baked goods including: cakes, cookies, brownies, fudge and pies will also be for sale. There will be music and face painting by Leandra Sumabat - Miss Dickson County Fairest of the Fair 2007. "This is the first time our office has participated in a fundraising event for United Way, so we don't have a specific dollar amount goal in mind," said Smith. "Our hope it that it's a great success and we can hold the event each year to benefit the non-profit agencies that benefit people in our community." For more information, contact Sherry Sumabat at Crye-Leike, Realtors Dickson at 615-446-8840. Crye-Leike, Realtors was established in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 3,900 sales associates and 125 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina. Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

BRENTWOOD, TN.- A group of Crye-Leike, Realtors agents in the Cleveland Tennessee office participated in a food drive to benefit the Salvation Army Food Bank. In the month of September the Cleveland Crye-Leike Office held a food drive to help fill the shelves of our local Salvation Army Store's Pantry.   "Two years ago, Crye-Leike's Cleveland Branch Office was made aware of the fact that the majority of the donations made to the Salvation Army Store were clothing and household items, said Jo Organ, Managing Broker of the Cleveland Crye-Leike, Realtors office. "Unfortunately, the public is not completely aware of the many services that this organization provides and their need for good, non-perishable food items."   The Salvation Army has stores nationwide that in addition to selling donated items, they provide assistance to qualified needy families. As part of the Salvation Army's services for those who have been touched by tragedy and do not have other resources, they provide access to their Pantry for food and provide personal clothing items and furnishings.   "We are grateful to have such wonderful agents who are willing to pitch in and help out our community in whatever way possible," said Organ. "We will continue to have various projects throughout the year and we hope that we can continue to make a difference in Cleveland."   Participating agents joined with representatives from the food bank to celebrate the support with a photo outside the Salvation Army Center in Cleveland.   Crye-Leike, Realtors was established in Memphis in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike, and within three years, the company grew to be the largest in the city. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 3,900 sales associates and 125 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

BRENTWOOD, TN.- Crye-Leike, Realtors agents in the company's Hermitage, Tennessee office are betting there are plenty of old cell phones tucked-away around your home or office - that you'd love to put to good use.   You're in luck. Crye-Leike in Hermitage has teamed up with Action Nissan of Nashville and the Daily's Market in Hermitage to put those unwanted, used or broken cell phones to good use.   "Each donated cell phone we collect during our campaign can help us raise much needed dollars for United Way agencies in our community," said Bobby Hill, Managing Broker for Crye-Leike, Realtors in Hermitage. "An old phone should not be damaged beyond normal wear, must power up and make a test call in order for it to be refurbished and benefit United Way."   Crye-Leike, Realtors of Hermitage has a total of three Cell Phone Drop-Off Locations:   Crye-Leike Realtors Office 4723 Andrew Jackson Parkway in Hermitage   Action Nissan 307 Thompson Lane in Nashville   Daily's Market 5800 Old Hickory Blvd in Hermitage   The drop-off period is from October 5th - 19th at these locations and any Crye-Leike, Realtors office in the Middle Tennessee Region.   "We're thrilled to be joining forces with Crye-Leike, Realtors on a project that will refurbish someone's old phone and support United Way," said Mark Leford, General Sales Manager at Action Nissan. "Depending on the value of the phones people can drop-off, their donation may be tax deductible."   Crye-Leike, Realtors in Hermitage is working with a company that pays for old cell phones that can be repaired and reused and possibly prevent them from being discarded and polluting the environment. Most phones contain no less than eight hazardous materials.   Crye-Leike, Realtors was established in Memphis in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike, and within three years, the company grew to be the largest in the city. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 3,900 sales associates and 125 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

BRENTWOOD, TN.- Dressed in her hoop skirt and other period clothing, Crye-Leike, Realtors Affiliate Broker Heather Karl fit right into the scenery during September's 21st Annual "Heritage Days Celebration" at the Sam Davis Home in Smyrna Tennessee. "The tradition featured demonstrators of all walks and trades portraying life on a mid-nineteenth century farm," said Karl. "I've been a volunteer and sponsor at the home for the past year, and last month sponsored three days of breakfast and coffee for the volunteers who bring history to life during Heritage Days." Karl is an Affiliate Broker in Crye-Leike, Realtor's Smyrna branch office. She's been with the company since 2006 and had previously worked on the lending side of real estate as a Mortgage Broker in Florida. Karl works with both buyers and sellers in and around Rutherford and Davidson counties, specializing in residential, first-time homebuyers, relocation and new construction. "Getting involved in the "Living History" programs at the Sam Davis Home has been so rewarding for me," said Karl. "I'm able to give back in a very unique way and offering an experience, especially for the children, that helps to connect them to our community's rich history." Crye-Leike, Realtors was established in Memphis in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike, and within three years, the company grew to be the largest in the city. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 3,900 sales associates and 125 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina. Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

BRENTWOOD, TN.- Crye-Leike, Realtors associates from branch offices in Gallatin and Hendersonville join forces to assist Habitat for Humanity of Sumner County in building a new home.   "We were thrilled to have the support of fellow associates on this build," said John Prentiss, a Crye-Leike, Realtors Affiliate Broker and Treasurer of the Habitat for Humanity of Sumner County. "It's great when the professionals who help people buy and sell homes roll up their sleeves to actually help build a home too."   Groundbreaking for the home was held on June 20, 2007. The residence, a 12-hundred square foot, four bedroom, two bathroom home was completed in just two and a half months.   The Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity of Sumner County was joined by Crye-Leike, Realtors Gallatin branch associates John Reed, Michelle Simmons and her husband, Wendy Bahmed and her son, Marilyn Whiteand, Jaemy Chaney and her brother. And from the Hendersonville office, Dianne Payne from Crye-Leike, Realtors owned Magna Bank.   The Crye-Leike, Associates and their relatives worked alongside numerous volunteers from Gallatin First United Methodist Church, and others, to literally make a comfortable residence appear almost overnight.     "It's fair to say, building a habitat home is addictive," said Prentiss. "The first time you see the tears streaming down the face of a new homeowner or the smile of a youngster who has never had a real room of his own, all the hard work and sweat seems like all too small a sacrifice."   Dedication Day was held August 19, 2007. Her 6 grandchildren, friends and volunteers joined new homeowner Renee Garrett as she received the keys to their new home.   Habitat for Humanity of Sumner County is in the early stages of another build in 2007. If you would like to become involved with this worthwhile endeavor, please contact John Prentiss at 477-1478 or email jprentiss@aol.com.   Crye-Leike, Realtors was established in Memphis in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike, and within three years, the company grew to be the largest in the city. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,900 sales associates and 125 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

Brentwood, TN.- The Crye-Leike, Realtors Smyrna office will hold its 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007 to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Smyrna and The Master's Touch Academy. "This fundraiser is something that we all look forward to and it allows us to come together as an office and raise money for special community organizations," said Crye-Leike Smyrna agent Cindy Speer. The Chili Cook-Off is the office's main fundraising event where agents bring in crock-pots of chili and sell them by the bowl. This year, the office will raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Smyrna, who is trying to build a new building, and for the Master's Touch Academy, a school for special needs children. A silent auction of gift items, monetary donations and desserts for sale are also included to help raise money for the occasion. The event will take place at the Crye-Leike, Realtors Smyrna office at 599 Sam Ridley Parkway West. Pre-sale tickets are $4 and $5 for the day of the event. Ticket prices include chili, toppings and a drink. For more information, please call 615-220-1300. Crye-Leike, Realtors was established in Memphis in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike, and within three years, the company grew to be the largest in the city. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,900 sales associates and 125 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina. Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

BRENTWOOD, TN.- If just the thought of delicious homemade sweets gets your mouth watering, the Realtors at the Crye-Leike, Realtors Mt. Juliet office want you to put your money where your mouth is next week.   On Tuesday, September 18 the office is hosting its 4th Annual Martin Cummings Sweet Tooth Auction to benefit the United Way of Wilson County and the Mt. Juliet Senior Center.   "Homemade pies, cakes, cookies and any other kind of delicious dessert you can imagine are going to be auctioned off to the highest bidder," said Kim Rios, Managing Broker of the Crye-Leike, Realtors Mt. Juliet office. "We anticipate having anywhere from 50 to 75 desserts going up for bidding."   Auction day will begin with breakfast, provided by Kathy Tomlinson of Realty Title & Escrow of Mt. Juliet, served-up started at 9:00am with the auction beginning at 10:00am. Crye-Leike, Realtors own auctioneers; Jimmy Deatrick, Bob Lannom and Brandon Gunnel will go through the paces to secure the most money for ever dessert that goes on the auction block.   "We want to extend a personal invitation to everyone in the community to join in this fun tradition and come ready to bid and help us support United Way and the seniors of our community," said Joann Pucciarelli, event organizer and Crye-Leike, Realtors Affiliate Broker. "In previous years our Sweet Tooth Auction has raised as much as $5-thousand dollars. With the public's support I know we can exceed that total this year." The auction is named in memory of the late Martin Cummings who was the first Managing Broker of the Crye-Leike, Realtors Mt. Juliet office. The beloved realtor was instrumental in launching the auction 6 years ago.   "We consider it a fitting tribute to a man who always gave back to our community and the senior citizens who we are raising funds for through the auction," said Terri Mason, Event Organizer and Crye-Leike, Realtors Affiliate Broker. "This is actually the 6th year of our auction, which we renamed in Martin's honor four years ago. If he was alive today, Martin would be thrilled to see how the event has grown into such a beneficial tradition."   Crye-Leike, Realtors was established in Memphis in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike, and within three years, the company grew to be the largest in the city. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 3,900 sales associates and 125 corporate and franchise offices located in 55 counties through-out the seven-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

OLIVE BRANCH, MS.- A free pint of ice cream will go to every donor at the blood drive to benefit Lifeblood on Tuesday August 21st from 1 - 4pm at the Crye-Leike, Realtors office located at 6397 Goodman Road in Olive Branch.   Bruster's Ice Cream is donating the cool treats. And to go along with the yummy dessert "The Party Game" store is joining in with a special coupon for everyone who donates a pint.   "What better way to reward donors for their good deed than with a pint of ice cream," said Tracy Kirkley, Crye-Leike, Realtors Olive Branch Managing Broker. "It's a great treat thanks to the folks from Bruster's for such a great cause, that could help to save a life."   Since 1974 Lifeblood has been the Memphis community's only full-service blood center and is the area's leading provider of blood and blood components to area hospital.   During the summer months, the need for blood in local hospitals increases due to travel related injuries, outdoor accidents and scheduled surgeries. At the same time, donations often decrease because regular donors are busy with travel and vacation plans.     "If you are 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds and are in generally good health, you can donate a pint for a delicious pint of Bruster's Ice Cream" said Kirkley. "It's safe, simple and takes less than an hour."   Lifeblood will have its blood mobile at the Crye-Leike, Realtor Plaza located at 6397 Goodman Road in Olive Branch from 1 - 4pm on Tuesday, August 21st   If you would like to call ahead and schedule an appointment time to donate during the blood drive, please contact Beth Langstaff, Olive Branch Crye-Leike, Realtors Office Manager at 662-895-8300 or 901-521-9736.   Crye-Leike (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 30 years, is the nation's 4th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,800 sales associates and 110 corporate and franchise offices located in 58 counties throughout an eight-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.?Crye-Leike, Realtors will participate in a second annual fundraiser for Rutherford County's Pet Adoption and Welfare Service (PAWS) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on National Bring Your Pet to Work Day, June 22. The event, known as Crye-Leike Goes to the Dogs for PAWS, will take place at the company's branch office at 1139 NW Broad Street, Murfreesboro, Tenn. 37129. The community is invited to stop by and meet Crye-Leike's sales associate's pets and enjoy grilled hot dogs and drinks. There is no cost to attend, but guests are encouraged to make a donation of new pet related items (dog and cat food, litter, treats, and pet toys) or money. Last year's event raised $450. PAWS, which is partially funded by Rutherford County, depends greatly on donations from the community to provide for the 9,000 animals that come through its doors on an annual basis. The organization accepts stray animals brought to them by the public and goes into the community to collect animals at large. They provide food and shelter and work to find each of the animals a new home. PAWS also works to control the over population of homeless animals by requiring all animals adopted from the shelter be spayed or neutered. For more information about Crye-Leike Goes to the Dogs for PAWS, contact Kelly Pelchat by telephone at (615) 653-3220 or via e-mail at kelly.pelchat@crye-leike.com. For more information about PAWS visit their website at www.rutherfordcounty.org/pets. Crye-Leike, Realtors is the nation's 4th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. The full-service company has been serving real estate clients for thirty years and is comprised of a network of over 3,500 sales associates and 114 corporate and franchise offices located throughout Tenn., Ala., Ark., Fla., Ga., Ky. and Miss. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Agents in the Crye-Leike Realtors Gallatin branch office, located at 1184 Nashville Pike, rolled up their sleeves and donated hundreds of dollars and hours of time to their community last year.   The office agents and employees raised over $800 for Big Brothers/Big Sisters during the "Bowling for Kids Sake" charity bowling tournament, donated backpacks to the Youth Villages backpack drive in August, and donated items to Toys for Tots during the Holidays.   Marilyn White, new managing broker of the office, says giving back to the community is very important. "Our agents care about more than just selling homes. We care about building communities," says, White. White was also involved in the office community service efforts, spending numerous days volunteering at the Springfield Paradise ranch, assisting young disabled horseback riders.   Agents in the Crye-Leike Gallatin office also volunteered for the Extreme Home Makeover that assisted a displaced family in Hendersonville, as well as assisted Habitat for Humanity in signing up potential homeowners for their next Sumner County building project.   Harold Crye, Crye-Leike Co-founder and CEO says, "We have some of the best agents in the industry. They have a strong commitment to investing in their communities and that's what makes the difference."   For more information about joining this office or assisting with their community service efforts, contact Marilyn White, managing broker at (615) 230-6800. The office will be holding a Career Night on Thursday, February 22nd, 7 p.m. at the Crye-Leike Gallatin Office.   Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 30 years, is the nation's 6th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,500 sales associates and 109 corporate and franchise offices located in 58 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.  

NASHVILLE, Tenn.- The Bellevue office of Crye-Leike, Realtors has been designated as a collection site for the 2006 United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Campaign. This is the fifth consecutive year the office has opened its doors to the campaign. Members of the community are invited to drop off a new, unwrapped toy during regular business hours through December 14, 2006.   In addition to the Toys for Tots Campaign, the office has an ongoing effort to collect items to be sent to the members of the USMC Reserve Training Center who are currently deployed and serving in Baghdad.   For a complete list of appropriate items for both the Toys for Tots Campaign and the deployed Marines, please contact Kay Crawford at (615) 662-0707.  

MEMPHIS, TN.- There is still time to register for the 12th Annual Sherry Park Memorial Golf Tournament, to be held on Thursday, September 21, 2006, at the Memphis National Golf Club in Collierville, TN. This annual event benefits the Wings Cancer Foundation at West Clinic in Memphis, TN, and is organized by Crye-Leike, Realtors Germantown - Poplar branch office.   The tournament is named in memory of former Crye-Leike Managing Broker Sherry Park, who led the Germantown - Poplar sales team for nine years since its establishment in 1986. When Sherry was diagnosed with cancer, she was instrumental in organizing the first tournament, in 1994, to benefit cancer research. Upon her death in 1995, Crye-Leike's Germantown - Poplar branch chose to continue the tournament in her memory with proceeds benefiting the Wings Cancer Foundation. To date, this dedicated branch office has raised over $127,000 for cancer research.   Open to golfers of all skill levels, the cost is $100 per person or $400 per team. Registration for the four-person scramble begins at 11:00 a.m., with a shotgun tee time of 12:30 p.m. and an awards presentation immediately following the tournament. Lunch will be provided beginning at 11:30 a.m., with evening hors d'oeuvres being served after the tournament. Each participant will receive a gift bag and t-shirt, and players will be able to purchase mulligans for the day's tournament.   Sponsorships are still available and volunteers and donations are greatly appreciated. To register or become a sponsor, contact Chairperson Sherry Hulen of Crye-Leike, Realtors at (901) 550-6270 or (901) 754-0800. Founded in 1996, the Wings Cancer Foundation at West Clinic is committed to the clinical research of cancer and providing enhanced supportive care. The foundation offers support services such as a lending library, a labyrinth, nutritional counseling, exercise and strength building, yoga and relaxation classes as well as crisis and bereavement support group programs.   Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 29 years, is the nation's 6th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,300 sales associates and 104 corporate and franchise offices located in 55 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2005, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.6 billion with 34,039 closed transaction sides.   ###  

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Get your clubs ready for a swinging good time at the 2nd Annual Crye-Leike Charity Classic, benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, to be held Friday, October 6, 2006 at the Country Club of Arkansas in Maumelle.   "So many of our Crye-Leike team members are affected by Juvenile Diabetes that we knew this fundraising event would become an annual occurrence," stated Co-Chairperson Tammie Del Donno of the Crye-Leike North Little Rock branch office. "We are proud to sponsor this tournament not only as a way to help find a cure for diabetes, but as a way to give back to our community who has so generously supported us."   Open to golfers of all skill levels, registration for the four-person scramble begins at 11:00 a.m., with a shotgun tee time of 12:30 p.m. and an awards presentation immediately following the tournament. There will be contests throughout the day including longest drive, closest-to-the-pin and hole-in-one on each par three. And, thanks to the generosity of Gwatney Chevrolet, tournament participants will have a chance to win a truck or car with a hole-in-one on one of the par three's. Lunch and evening hors d'oeuvres will be served, and each participant will receive a gift bag. Players will be able to purchase mulligans for only $5.00 with a maximum of two per player.   "Due to the generosity of sponsors last year, we were able to donate 100% of the funds raised to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation," added Co-chairperson and Crye-Leike North Little Rock Managing Broker David Goldstein. "We hope to be able to do the same again this year." Last year, though the efforts of associates and staff, Crye-Leike successfully donated over $19,000 to JDRF, raising money though both the golf tournament and the annual Walk to Cure Diabetes.   A variety of sponsorship levels are available for the 2006 tournament ranging from Hole Sponsor for $200 to Presenting Sponsor for $5000. They include:   ? Presenting Sponsor at $5000 ? Eagle Sponsor at $2500 ? Birdie Sponsor at $1000 ? Ace Sponsor at $500 ? Foursome at $400 ? Tee/Green Sponsor at $200   Sponsorships are due no later then September 15. Interested individuals, groups, teams and companies can call (501) 975-2100 for sponsorship details. JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is a disease that strikes children suddenly and requires multiple injections of insulin daily or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump. Insulin, however, is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications that may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $900 million to diabetes research, including more than $98 million in FY2005. In FY2005, the Foundation funded 500 centers, grants and fellowships in 19 countries. Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 29 years, is the nation's 6th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,300 sales associates and 104 corporate and franchise offices located in 55 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2005, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.6 billion with 34,039 closed transaction sides.   ###  

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.- Responding to the American Red Cross' request for more blood, Crye-Leike, Realtors is holding its annual blood drive on Wednesday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brentwood West branch office, located at 5111 Maryland Way.   The public, as well as Crye-Leike employees, are encouraged to take part in the efforts to collect blood, and both first-time and regular donors are invited to participate. The American Red Cross is placing a mobile unit outside Crye-Leike's headquarters to accommodate walk-up traffic, though donors are encouraged to set appointments ahead of time to avoid delays.   "The American Red Cross has issued a goal of 60 pints for our company, based on employee size," said Crye-Leike sales associate Jim Heidenway, co-chairman of Crye-Leike's blood drive. "We met that goal last year and would love to sail past it this year."   To donate, you must not have given whole blood in the last 56 days, or if you have received notification from the Red Cross asking you not to donate. There is no upper age limit for donation, but you must be 17-years-old and at least 110 pounds. A mini-physical is given before each donation. Blood pressure, temperature, pulse and percentage of red blood cells are all checked. Questions about eligibility can be answered by calling 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. Eating a good meal about 90 minutes before donating is suggested.   "One in four people are ineligible to donate blood, and with a goal of 60 pints, that means that we will need at least 80 people signed up to meet that goal," added Donna Sandstad, Crye-Leike sales associate and co-chair. "The only source of blood is generous people, and the Red Cross invites everyone to consider blood donation a public responsibility."   For more information about blood donation, call the Williamson County Chapter of the American Red Cross at (615) 790-5785 or toll free at 1-800 GIVE LIFE, or visit the Red Cross Web site at www.redcross.org/tn/nashvilleblood.   To sign up as a blood donor at Crye-Leike's blood drive, call Jim Heidenway or Donna Sandstad (615) 373-2044.   Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 29 years, is the nation's 10th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,000 sales associates and 100 corporate and franchise offices located in 53 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2005, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.6 billion with 34,039 closed transaction sides.  

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Every year, Crye-Leike offices devote financial resources and personal hours to help with projects that reshape lives and build a better future for the communities of Arkansas. And every year, the Crye-Leike corporation takes the time to recognize the associates and staff of a particular office for their time and dedication to their community.   David Goldstein, managing broker of the Crye-Leike's North Little Rock office, accepted on behalf of sales associates and staff, Crye-Leike's coveted Community Service Award, recognizing the office's active involvement in the community and ability to distinguish itself through public service activities.   When residents of neighboring Louisiana were forced from their homes by Hurricane Katrina, the associates and staff at Crye-Leike, North Little Rock collected money, clothes, furniture and even eyeglasses for those who had lost everything. They provided transportation and shuttle services, and helped to secure housing for their new neighbors.   Crye-Leike, Little Rock continued its pledge to community service with such activities as collecting Christmas gifts for residents of the VA Hospital, cooking dinner for the Ronald McDonald house, and providing food baskets and gifts benefiting Second Genesis, a successful program helping women who have recently been released from prison reestablish themselves in society.   Recently, the office also held the Crye-Leike Charity Classic Golf Tournament, benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. With 72 golfers and over 25 volunteers, they were able to raise over ten thousand dollars to support the important cause. In conjunction with the Walk to Cure Diabetes, the North Little Rock office has collected over $19,500 to date, with 100 percent of all funds raised benefiting the Foundation. The 2006 Crye-Leike Charity Classic Golf Tournament is scheduled for October 6th, and hopes are high that donations can meet or exceed those of 2005.   "All regional recipients are truly inspiring," said Michele Niec, communications and public relations director. "They believe that by helping each other and working together, we can all prosper in business as well as all other areas of life."   Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 29 years, is the nation's 6th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,000 sales associates and 95 corporate and franchise offices located in 53 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2005, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.6 billion with 34,039 closed transaction sides.  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Every year, Crye-Leike offices devote financial resources and personal hours to help with projects that reshape lives and build a better future for the communities of West Tennessee. And every year, the Crye-Leike corporation takes the time to recognize the associates and staff of a particular office for their time and dedication to their community.   Myra Quinley, managing broker of the Crye-Leike, Germantown - Poplar office, accepted Crye-Leike's coveted Community Service Award for 2005 on behalf of all of the sales associates and office staff. The award recognizes Crye-Leike, Germantown - Poplar's active involvement in its community and for distinguishing itself in public service activities.   The office supports the Youth Villages 5K Run and the Youth Villages' Chris Crye Mentoring Fund, United Way and Habitat for Humanity. Associates and staff are also involved in Kiwanis, Toastmaster, the Chamber of Commerce, Angel Food Ministry, Library Commission and Meals on Wheels to name a few.   In addition to those worthy causes, Germantown - Poplar is passionately dedicated to the cause to find a cure for cancer. So dedicated, that they have been organizing the Sherry Park Memorial Golf Tournament for the past 11 years. Last year's tournament raised $20,500, and they have collectively raised more than $127,000 to support cancer research and treatment at the Wings Cancer Foundation.   "All regional recipients are truly inspiring," said Michele Niec, communications and public relations director. "They believe that by helping each other and working together, we can all prosper in business as well as all other areas of life."   Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 29 years, is the nation's 6th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,000 sales associates and 95 corporate and franchise offices located in 53 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2005, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.6 billion with 34,039 closed transaction sides.  

Bowling Green, Ky. - Sounds of the King of Rock and Roll will fill the air around the Sloan Convention Center on June 2nd & 3rd when Crye?Leike Executive Realty brings the number one rated Elvis tribute artist, Tommy Masterson, to Bowling Green as a St. Jude fundraiser. Crye?Leike, in association with Airgas and WBVR "The Beaver" will be co-sponsors of the event. The benefit will consist of two legendary nights of entertainment with Friday June 2nd being a Las Vegas style dinner show and Saturday night Tommy will recreate the "Aloha from Hawaii" concert with dinner included. Nationally renowned, Elvis tribute artist Tommy Masterson and the Crescent Moon Band will be the headline act for the show. "I believe, just like Elvis did, in giving back as much as I possibly can. I am really honored to have the opportunity to be affiliated with the St. Jude organization and with one of the leading real estate companies in the nation," said Masterson. "I hope this event does it's job in raising the awareness of the need that exists on a daily basis and that if we all give a little, the world will be a much better place," he added. Kirk Tinsley, broker for Crye?Leike Executive Realty commented, "Bowling Green has been so good to us that we want to give something back to the community, and at the same time help a great organization like St. Jude. I know that Tommy will give everyone their money's worth because he gives 110% and his heart is in the right place. He is also excellent at pulling you into the whole Elvis experience." "It's Crye?Leike Executive Realty's first fund-raising concert," says event co-chairman Vanessa Vaughn, a Crye?Leike sales associate affiliated with Crye?Leike's Bowling Green office. "We are thrilled to have such a phenomenal event with proceeds committed to St. Jude and helping the kids. We are hopeful that all area businesses will step up and buy a corporate table. I am sure once everyone sees Tommy on stage they will want the event next year as well. The event is billed as ?Bowling Green presents the King'." The Sloan Convention Center is located at 1001 Wilkinson Trace, in Hartland, across from Crosswinds golf course just off Scottsville Road. Ample free parking is available. Friday June 2nd doors open at 6:00 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and concert at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday June 3rd, doors open at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m. and concert at 8:00 p.m. Admission tickets for "Bowling Green Presents the King" are $50 for reserved tickets and $100 for VIP seating. Corporate tables are available at Gold and Platinum levels and includes 10 tickets. Tickets can be purchased with a s major credit card by calling 1-800-346-8908. Cash or check will be accepted at Crye?Leike Executive Realty, 1278 Campbell Lane in Bowling Green. For more information on Tommy Masterson, log on to www.tommymasterson.com. Crye-Leike (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 29 years, is the nation's 10th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,000 sales associates and 95 corporate and franchise offices located in 53 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2005, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.6 billion with 34,039 closed transaction sides.  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Every year, Crye-Leike offices devote financial resources and personal hours to help with projects that reshape lives and build a better future for the communities of Middle Tennessee. And every year, the Crye-Leike corporation takes the time to recognize the associates and staff of a particular office for their time and dedication to their community.   At an event earlier this week, Gary Rabideau, managing broker of the Crye-Leike, Mt. Juliet office, accepted Crye-Leike's coveted Community Service Award for 2005 on behalf of his sales associates and office staff. The award recognizes Crye-Leike Mt. Juliet's active involvement in its community and for distinguishing itself in public service activities.   In 2005, the office organized and participated in such events as community blood drives, the collection of school supplies for both local schools and Youth Villages, monthly canned food drives, and the organization of care packages to raise the spirits of local military serving overseas. The office also partnered with Habitat for Humanity, Belinda City Youth Ranch, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the United Way, resulting in $30,000 raised as either direct office participation or individual involvement in charitable events.   "The associates and employees at Mt. Juliet are a truly inspiring team," said Michele Niec, communications and public relations director. "They believe that by helping each other and working together, we can all prosper in business as well as all other areas of life."   Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 29 years, is the nation's 6th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,000 sales associates and 95 corporate and franchise offices located in 53 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2005, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.6 billion

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Associates and employees at Crye-Leike, Realtors are continuing efforts to generate funding for LeMoyne-Owen College by hosting fundraising events aimed at reducing the historically black college's six million dollar debt.   The Crye-Leike office has a goal of raising five thousand dollars by June first, with one hundred percent of the money raised going directly to the college's Debt Reduction Campaign. Patrice Williams, an associate at the Austin Peay office, is heading the fundraising efforts. "Our office wanted to get involved to support higher education in our community," Williams comments, "so we decided to take action!"   LeMoyne-Owen, a private liberal arts institution, is in debt due revenue simply not keeping pace with the rising cost of the educational enterprise. The debt has prompted the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to place the school on probation for accreditation in December, according to an article in that recently appeared in The Tennessean. LeMoyne-Owen tracks its history to a school for freed slaves set up in 1862 by the American Missionary Association, a New England abolitionist group that helped free the survivors of the Amistad slave ship.   Crye-Leike events planned to benefit LeMoyne-Owen include:   ? Fish Fry- Will be held March 31st at 3634 Austin Peay Highway from noon until 4pm. Plates will be sold for $7, and will include catfish, spaghetti, coleslaw and bread. For orders of five or more, delivery services will be available.   ? Community Carnival- Will be held May 27th, in the parking lot of the Crye-Leike, Austin Peay office. This event is open to the public and will include such family activities as a Moonwalk, clowns, face painters, snow cones, cotton candy and a special performance, to name a few. Local vendors are invited to set up booths to promote their goods or services for a donation of $25. Additional donations will be accepted with all proceeds to be presented to the LeMoyne-Owen College Debt Reduction Campaign. Suggestions for vendors include food, crafts, community entertainment and carnival type games.   For more information on these events, or to set up a booth at the carnival, please contact Patrice Williams at (901) 388-8320.   Crye-Leike? (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 29 years, is the nation's 10th largest real estate company and the largest in the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,000 sales associates and 95 corporate and franchise offices located in 53 counties throughout a seven-state southern region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. In 2005, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.6 billion with 34,039 closed transaction sides.  

Columbia, Tenn. - Sounds of gospel music will fill the air around the Rippavilla Plantation Amphitheatre in Spring Hill on Sat., October 29, 2005 when Crye-Leike, Realtors' Columbia branch office brings some of the top names in the gospel music business to the area as a United Way fundraiser. Crye-Leike's "Gospel Music Revue" will benefit local partner United Way agencies that are assisting hurricane victims in Middle Tennessee. Nationally renowned, Emmy and Dove Award Winner David Phelps leads the talent list, which also includes Katie Giguere; Tan? Miller; and the father-daughter duo Diane and Anthony Carter; Trinity Church's Flames of Fire Dance Troupe, as well as other special guest performances. It's Crye-Leike's first fund-raising concert, says event co-chairman Ron Keiser, a Crye-Leike sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Columbia branch office. "We are thrilled to have such a phenomenal group of performers committed to United Way and helping the hurricane victims," says Keiser. "We are hopeful that area churches and Sunday School groups will want to make this Gospel Music Revue a group outing." "Gospel Music Revue is planned as a family event, with lots of good food and fellowship," says co-chair Brent Battershell, also a Crye-Leike Columbia sales associate. "Bring you lawn chairs and blankets, grab a burger or some pizza and a soft drink at the concession booths and sit back, relax and enjoy a top-notch production." The show begins at 6 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. "This is such a worthy cause," Battershell continued. "Our office has had several families walk through the doors at Crye-Leike, Realtors wanting to find help and a place to live. Most of them have a few items of clothing in the car and nothing else. They literally have lost all their belongings. United Way, an annual beneficiary of Crye-Leike, has everything in place to help. So, with the funds raised at this concert, United Way agencies will be able to aide families immediately," he added. Rippavilla Plantation Amphitheatre is located at 5700 Main Street in Spring Hill, across from the Saturn plant on Highway 31. Ample free parking available. Admission tickets for the Gospel Music Revue are $20 each and can be purchased online at ticketforce.com by going to "get tickets", then browse by category and go to "fundraisers" and then "Gospel Music Review, or secure tickets from Crye-Leike, Realtors in Columbia located at 1118 Nashville Highway, 931/540-8400. Children 10 and under will be admitted free. Each year, Crye-Leike, Realtors' Columbia branch office sponsors a series of "Help Us Help Others" community service projects, including one to raise monies for worthy causes. In the past, Crye-Leike projects have benefited area cancer victims, military troops, King's Daughters, Hospice, United Way, and Red Cross, to name a few. Crye-Leike (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 28 years, is the nation's 10th largest real estate company and the largest serving Tennessee and the Mid-South as well as the second largest in Arkansas. Crye-Leike of Nashville, Inc. has 22 branch offices and one franchise office in nine counties throughout Middle Tennessee in Davidson, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties, including Warren County in Kentucky.  

Memphis, Tenn. - Crye-Leike, Realtors has named Dusty Kidd as its first recipient of the company's Good Neighbor Award, an award established to recognize a Crye-Leike employee's commitment to community service. Kidd is Crye-Leike's sign department manager, a position he has held for the past five years. Chief Executive Officer Harold Crye and President Dick Leike presented the award to Kidd at Crye-Leike's annual employee luncheon. Kidd, a resident of Munford, was recognized for the exceptional contributions he has made to his community through volunteer work. One of Kidd's most noteworthy community efforts is his involvement with the St. Jude Bass Classic, an annual bass fishing tournament that benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Each May, fishing enthusiasts gather at Sardis Lake in Mississippi to compete in five categories for cash and prizes. Kidd has helped with various tasks over the years in organizing this event. He starts months in advance by promoting the tournament and selling raffle tickets. As the tournament date grows closer, he works with other volunteers to pack goody bags for tournament participants. On the day of the event, he helps greet fishermen, assists with the set up for the weigh-in, serves food, and performs other needed tasks to keep the competition running smoothly. The St. Jude Bass Classic fishing tournament has raised $1.86 million for the children of St. Jude since it began 32 years ago. In his spare time, Kidd also enjoys organizing events throughout the year that help raise money for Youth Villages. He has done everything from cookouts to carwashes in order to raise money for this organization. In addition to his fund-raising endeavors, Kidd was commended for his commitment to the community. For almost 20 years, he has worked as a volunteer fireman for Munford. He is also involved in Millington Recreation's little league baseball program, donating his time as a coach. Crye-Leike (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 28 years, is the largest real estate company serving Tennessee and the Mid-South. It has a network of over 2,900 sales associates and 89 branch and franchise offices located in 46 counties throughout a six-state southern region in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky and Florida.

Memphis, Tenn. - Crye-Leike, Realtors, the nation's 10th largest real estate company, has renewed its commitment to United Way by holding, during the months of September and October, its annual United Way Workplace Campaign that covers 64 Crye-Leike corporate branch offices in 23 counties throughout Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia and Mississippi. "Crye-Leike is committed company wide to support United Way because of the broad scope of health and human service needs United Way addresses which directly impacts the communities Crye-Leike serves," says Chief Executive Officer Harold E. Crye. Crye-Leike's Workplace Campaign involves over 2,900 sales associates and 700 employees who will have an opportunity to donate to the local United Way agencies in their communities. With the recent Hurricane Katrina Disaster, it is important for people to realize that United Way of America is leading response & recovery efforts, working hard to identify the most serious needs for disaster victims of Hurricane Katrina, notes Joyce Friedman, public relations director of Crye-Leike. "United Way is committed to not only helping with the front line disaster relief, but also with the long-term recovery," says Friedman. "United Way is a living, breathing part of communities directly affected by crisis. Long after rescue teams have been dispersed, United Way will be there to heal lives, families and shattered communities which are issues sometimes not addressed until weeks months or years from now. So, your continued support of United Way agencies in your community is vital. " To support disaster relief efforts, Crye-Leike, its sales associates and employees have donated $20,000 to support the American Red Cross' Disaster Relief Fund as well as the Realtors' Relief Foundation, which were monies raised in addition to Crye-Leike's United Way Campaign currently underway. Crye-Leike has held United Way Workplace Campaigns since 1995, raising over $395,000 in contributions. Crye-Leike has regional hub offices in Memphis, Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee as well as in Little Rock, Arkansas. Crye-Leike, Realtors raised over $112,000 for United Way, a 21 percent increase from a year prior. Company officials credit the increase to taking fund-raising efforts to a new level, by their offices holding special fund-raising events in addition to collecting individual pledge donations from its sales force and staff. In Arkansas, Crye-Leike's innovation lauded them for a second year in a row United Way's Crest Award in 2004 in recognition of having over 50 percent participation and over a 10 percent increase in giving. In Middle Tennessee, Crye-Leike's innovation lauded them United Way's Circle of Caring Award in 2004 in recognition of being an outstanding company in terms of year-round commitment to United Way programs and giving. Crye-Leike also is ranked No. 13 among United Way of Williamson County's Top 25 Business Partners, based on its fund-raising efforts in 2004 and a move up from its No. 17 ranking a year prior. United Way is a not-for-profit organization that is committed to meeting the critical health and human service needs in the community. United Way focuses its efforts on: building a positive future for youth; caring for children and families in crisis; strengthening families; helping children with disabilities; assisting adults with disabilities; enhancing senior lifestyles; improving literacy, education and training; providing emergency and disaster relief; strengthening the non-profit community and providing information, referral and volunteer services. Crye-Leike (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 28 years, is the nation's 10th largest real estate company and the largest serving Tennessee and the Mid-South. It has a network of over 2,900 sales associates and 92 branch and franchise offices located in 51 counties throughout a seven-state region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi. Crye-Leike attained sales of $4.6 billion and 29,581 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2004.  

The following Crye-Leike sales associates and management staff are being recognized as "good neighbors" for embracing many worthy causes and being committed to helping make their community a better place to live in addition to marketing real estate:   2004 CRYE-LEIKE GOOD NEIGHBORS   GREATER ARKANSAS REGION Danna Johnson, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Jonesboro branch office, for her volunteer fund-raising efforts with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to make wishes come true for many terminally-ill children.   Felicia Johnson, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Jonesboro branch office, for participating in a mentoring program for underprivileged children at City Youth.   Diane McAdoo,a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's West Memphis branch office, for her community work with the West Memphis Visitors Bureau and the West Memphis Chamber of Commerce. She served as 2004 co-chair of the first Gumbo Festival that raised over $5,000 for the West Memphis Chamber of Commerce. She also has spent the last seven years involved with the West Memphis Visitors Bureau's Freedom Fest, where she has held a leadership role as chair and co-chair in orchestrating this Fourth of July celebration into a family-oriented event that attracts over 5,000 citizens in and around Marion County. McAdoo has also served as a founding member of the Visitors Bureau's Business Expo, serving as 2004 chair, as well as founder of a Dickens of a Christmas Festival that provides holiday entertainment for over 2,000 people in the community.   GREATER CHATTANOOGA & N. GEORGIA REGIONS Rosezella Crabtree,a sales associate of Crye-Leike's Athens branch office, for her fund-raising efforts over the past 21 years with the Athens Chapter of Pilot Club International, a civic organization that raises funds to support research and treatment of brain-related disorders. She has served in all leadership capacities locally and statewide, including her most recent as Tennessee district governor.   Kellie Lane of Crye-Leike Commercial in Chattanooga who served as chairperson of a fund-raising event that raised $28,000 for the Boyd Buchanan School.   Kathy Tucker, managing broker of Crye-Leike's Hixson branch office and president of the Chattanooga Association of Realtors, spearheaded the fund-raising efforts to raise funds to build the association's first Habitat for Humanity house. Her leadership garnered over $112,000 that was enough to build two houses in the United States and two more in Haiti as well as have enough to set up a reserve fund earmarked toward another home to be built in the future.   GREATER MEMPHIS & N. MISSISSIPPI REGIONS Kathy Bailey, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Tupelo, Miss. branch office, for her volunteer work with the American Red Cross which has led to her being named 2004 Volunteer of the Year by the American Red Cross' Tupelo chapter.   Rocky Blair, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Germantown-Exeter branch office, for her volunteer efforts as publicity chair for the Germantown Library Commission and the River City Romance Writers Association; as treasurer of the Greater Memphis Alumni Chapter of the University of Memphis, and a member of the Habitat for Humanity Committee at Germantown United Methodist Church.   "Billie" Edith Bryant, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Millington branch office, for her volunteer fund-raising efforts with the Millington Civitan Club which supports the research and treatment for neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's and Down's Syndrome.   Kaye Duncan, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Millington branch office, for her weekly volunteer work with senior citizens at the Baker Community Center as well as her fund-raising efforts for cancer treatment and research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital where her niece is being treated.   Brenda Estes & Norma Cother, sales associates affiliated with Crye-Leike's Tupelo, Miss. branch office, were appointed by the local Community Development Foundation to serve as an ambassador to help recruit new businesses to the area.   Letty Fisher, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Germantown-Exeter branch office, serves as a volunteer for the East Memphis Lions Club's Mid-South Lions Sight & Hearing Project as well as raised over $8,000 to provide monies to purchase sight and hearings aids for indigent people in the community.   Gloria Ford, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Tupelo, Miss. branch office, is an active member and volunteer of the local chapter of the NAACP, Black Business Association and the Sister Network, a local charity meeting the needs of women who are diagnosed with cancer.   Linda Garlin, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Quail Hollow branch office in East Memphis, is an active member of the Helping Hounds, a local group of Greyhound dog owners who take their dogs to local hospitals, including children's clinics, and nursing homes to provide pet therapy.   Waurene Heflin, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Tupelo, Miss. branch office, for her efforts in bringing awareness and raising funds needed to build a local Hospice House to care for terminally-ill patients. She also serves on the board of directors for the local United Way.   Julie Holcomb, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Tupelo, Miss. branch office, who serves as a volunteer for Hearts in Motion, a local group that attempts to enrich the Christmas Season of the less fortunate as well as provide appliance and furniture donations to victims of fires and storms.   Pauline Horton, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Lelike's Tupelo, Miss. branch office, for her volunteer work with Mississippi Missing Children who knows first-hand what parents go through with her own child being taken by his father to a neighboring state several years ago.   Tracy Kirkley, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Olive Branch, Miss. office, for her work with Habitat for Humanity. Her involvement spans three years in which she has served on its board of directors and is currently 2005 president of Habitat for Humanity's DeSoto County Chapter for the next three years.   Dave Robertson, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Collierville branch office, for his unselfish and heroic deeds toward helping an impoverished grandmother and her twin granddaughters by providing clothing, food and better living conditions as well as recovering and returning a lost bank deposit to a local business.   Lillian "Lilly" Schneider, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Millington branch office, for serving as president of the Millington Civitan Club and leading its organization to raise funds for Special Olympics, cancer research as well as provide volunteer support at senior citizen community centers. She also provides volunteer shuttle assistance to the elderly.   Karen Thompson, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Millington branch office, for serving as the communications volunteer coordinator for the United Methodist Disaster Response Team that provided disaster relief for Florida hurricane victims in 2004. The disaster response team is sponsored by First United Methodist Church of Millington, of which Thompson is a member.   GREATER NASHVILLE REGION Bert Harding, office receptionist for Crye-Leike's Columbia branch office, for her volunteer efforts with the mobile lunch program for Maury Senior Center as well as organizing collection drives of donated items for Hope House and used cell phones for soldiers overseas. She also has served as an assistant den mother for a local Cub Scouts troop, treasurer of a youth bowling league at Galaxy Lanes, and dresses as a clown to encourage reading to children at elementary schools.   Carolyn Jeffers, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Franklin-Cool Springs branch office, for her volunteer work as Volunteer of the Month at the Ronald McDonald House in Nashville that provides overnight housing for sick children being treated at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. She also is on the board of trustees of First United Methodist Church and an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a fraternal organization that supports charitable causes such as Alzheimer's, cancer and heart disease research as well as youth scholarships.   Dee Lawrence, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet branch office, for her volunteer work in organizing blood drives in her local area for the American Red Cross.   Stephen McDonald, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Gallatin branch office, for serving as a member of the Sumner County Board of Education's Tennessee Scholars Committee, responsible for implementing a Pilot Program that promotes to upcoming high school students the importance of getting onto a pre-collegiate track in school. He shares his real estate knowledge with high school students at Station Camp High School by teaching them how to rent an apartment and how to purchase a house. His volunteer efforts also include serving as a member of the board of directors of the Gallatin Chamber of Commerce and the United Chambers of Sumner County.   John McIntosh, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Gallatin branch office, for founding a non-profit agency in 1975 called Habilitation and Training Services, Inc. (HATS) that serves mentally challenged children and adults, a need he saw as a result of having a mentally retarded daughter. He serves as the agency's executive director and has grown the agency to a staff of 130 employees who service 168 adults, 65 children and operates 23 houses for companion living of mentally challenged adults. The agency has three centers in Robertson, Sumner and Robertson counties that offer pre-school and adult programming as well as training individuals to work in their supportive employment program. McIntosh also serves on the Sumner County Health Department's Bio-Terrorism Unit as an emergency medical team member, trained at a moment's notice by Homeland Security to serve.   Becky Meagher, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Green Hills branch office, for serving as a job shadowing mentor for students through Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee.   Kathie Moore, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Franklin-Cool Springs branch office, for her volunteer work that supports the health and human service needs of her community by serving as a member of the Allocations Committee for United Way of Williamson County; by providing senior citizens Meals on Wheels through Church Women of Franklin; and by serving as a committee member who addresses the mental health needs through Tennessee Association of Mental Health Centers. She also serves as a board member of Feed America First, a non-profit organization that distributes surplus food to non-profits throughout Middle Tennessee. Her fund-raising efforts include raising monies for a private school, Battle Ground Academy, by serving as past chair of its annual Songwriters' Night.   Kay Rachunok Schillo, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Clarksville Sango branch office, for her volunteerism and leadership and fund-raising efforts as a board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville. She was the recipient of the Ron Holcomb Award in 2004 for her steadfast and unselfish devotion to the cause of this organization. She currently is spearheading the sponsorship of building a central facility for occupancy by multiple non-profit agencies in Clarksville to lower overhead costs for those agencies and to take advantage of the synergy realized by combined efforts.   Jim Templeton,sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Gallatin branch office, for his steadfast volunteer efforts over the past eight years in bringing each week senior citizens in Gallatin their Meals on Wheels through Church of Christ in Gallatin.   Penny Wade,a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Gallatin branch office, for her volunteer work in serving as an advocate for abused and neglected children of the Tennessee court system through CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates.   Vickie York, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Brentwood East branch office, for serving as a volunteer and supervisor for the American Red Cross' national relief efforts, an accomplishment that represents four years of volunteer service during six national disasters.   Joyce Friedman of Brentwood, public relations director of Crye-Leike, for spearheading a community grassroots effort that secured $600,000 in unappropriated funds from the Williamson County Commission to purchase a 104 ft. aerial ladder fire truck for an ill-equipped local volunteer fire station. She also is an active volunteer and past board member for United Way. She has served for the past five years as Crye-Leike's corporate campaign coordinator for the company's annual United Way Giving Campaign that covers 88 branch & franchise offices in 46 counties in four states. She has grown the company's annual giving program 10-fold, raising over $345,000 during that time period.     2003 CRYE-LEIKE GOOD NEIGHBORS     GREATER ARKANSAS REGION Sandy Bagwell of Crye*Leike Missco Realty in Blytheville, Arkansas, a Crye-Leike franchise, who was a Book Angel, donates monies toward That Bookstore in Blytheville, Arkansas' Book Angel Program, a reading and book program that distributes books to over 800 children in Mississippi County's Head Start classes.   Crye*Leike Missco Realty in Blytheville, Ark. sponsors a Student of the Month program for the Blytheville Middle School. The program helps to build student's self-esteem, establish school spirit and promote public confidence in the school.   GREATER CHATTANOOGA & N. GEORGIA REGIONS Relocation Services Coordinator Claudette Horten of Crye-Leike Relocation Services - Chattanooga Region who is an American Cancer Society volunteer for "Reach to Recovery," a visitation program that matches breast cancer survivors with someone recently diagnosed with breast cancer. A Reach to Recovery volunteer listens to the patient's concerns, recommends resources and offers emotional support. Horten is a four-year breast cancer survivor.   Nick Nicholas, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. branch office, who is chairman of the board of the Catoosa Family Collaborative, an organization that oversees many different social organizations in the county, and who is a founding member of Prevent Child Abuse of Catoosa County;   Crye-Leike Sales Associate Libby Walls of Crye-Leike's Ft Oglethorpe, Ga. branch office who helped to raise $3,000 for the Lookout Valley Lions Club by working in their golf tournament.   GREATER MEMPHIS & N. MISSISSIPPI REGIONS Crye-Leike sales associate Carole Hinely of Crye-Leike's Quail Hollow branch office who serves as an alderman for the City of Germantown, Tenn. She was named the first Community Partner of the Year by the Germantown High School for her commitment and service during the 2002-2003 school year. She has been a longstanding advocate of public education and fundamental to the overall success of Germantown High School. She also was the recipient of the 2003 Lion Heart Award from the Youth Villages 5K Steering Committee. The award is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to both the Youth Villages 5K Run/Walk and the children of Youth Villages. Over the years, Hinely has overseen traffic flow at the Youth Villages' 5K Run/Walk. With thousands attending each year, Hinely's role as traffic director is a vital one. She has also been a continuous advocate of and fund raiser for Youth Villages.   Managing broker Lynette Magee of Crye-Leike's Hernando & Southaven, Miss. branch offices who was appointed to the Mississippi Real Estate Commission by Governor Ronnie Musgrove. She fills the at-large position for a four-year term that began July 1, 2003 and ends June 30, 2007.   Natalie Prater, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Midtown branch office in Memphis, Tenn., who was elected president-elect of the Friends of the Pink Palace, to serve in 2005, was appointed to the board of directors of Memphis Museum Systems; and served as 2003 chairman of the Pink Palace Crafts Fair;   Sales associate Scarlet Winchester of Crye-Leike's Cordova branch office who served as 2003 director of the 21st Annual Youth Villages 5K Run/Walk.   Crye-Leike Southaven hosted clothing and food drives which have benefited the homeless in DeSoto County and Memphis and has also helped DeSoto Sunrise Homes.   GREATER NASHVILLE REGION Kay Crawford,managing broker of Crye-Leike's Bellevue branch office in Nashville, Tenn., who was named Volunteer of the Year by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce;   Toy Fuson, a sales associate affiliated with Crye-Leike's Brentwood West branch office, who was the recipient of a 2003 Commendation Award from the Brentwood Police Department in appreciation of support rendered during an armed robbery at the Bank of America and a subsequent officer involved shooting;   Kerry Harris of Crye-Leike's Columbia branch office who received in November 2003 the honor of being named a Paul Harris fellow by the Columbia Breakfast Rotary Club. The Paul Harris fellowship, the highest honor Rotary bestows, recognizes Harris' outstanding service to Rotary and to his community. Harris served as president of the Columbia Breakfast Rotary Club in 2003. He is on the 2004 Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals and was the 2003 president of the Central High School Band Boosters;   Crye-Leike sales associate Miranda Harvey of Crye-Leike's Lebanon branch office who serves on the 2003 board of directors of the United Way of Wilson County;   Diane McKee of Crye-Leike's Columbia branch office who serves on the 2004 RIP Regional Intervention Program for the Mental Health Association;   Crye-Leike Sales Associate Martha Miller-Sloan of Crye-Leike's Brentwood West branch office who was awarded the Community Service Award in 2003 from the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors for her work in 2002 with various charities in the Nashville area, including the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center's Patient & Family Care Program, the Tennessee Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, United Way, Youth Villages and Habitat for Humanity;   Faye Wyatt of Crye-Leike's Columbia branch office who is a 2004 member of the Mt. Pleasant Regional Planning Commission and a member of the board of directors of the Clean Community System; and,   Randall Wyatt of Crye-Leike's Columbia branch office who served as 2003 president of the Mt. Pleasant Main Street.   Crye-Leike Sango and St. Bethlehem held a "Support Our Troops" Rally in April 2003 in honor of our military and to raise money to support our military families.    

Nashville, Tenn. - To respond to the American Red Cross' plea for more blood to help with Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts, Crye-Leike, Realtors is organizing a blood drive on Thursday, October 13, 2005 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its Mt. Juliet branch office, located at 1285 North Mt. Juliet Rd. The public is invited to participate, with regular donors and first-time donors encouraged. "The only source of blood is generous people," says Gary Rabideau, managing broker of Crye-Leike and organizer of Crye-Leike's blood drive. "The American Red Cross invites everyone to consider blood donation as a public responsibility. The right to give blood and save others' lives comes at 17, and 110 pounds." Most people are eligible to give blood. A mini-physical is given before each donation. Blood pressure, temperature, pulse and percentage of red blood cells are all checked. Questions about eligibility can be answered by calling 1-800 GIVE LIFE. Eating a good meal about 90 minutes before donation is suggested. For more information on Crye-Leike's Blood Drive on Thursday, October 13, 2005, or to make an appointment, call Crye-Leike, Realtors at 615/754-8999. Crye-Leike (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 28 years, is the nation's 10th largest real estate company and the largest serving Tennessee and the Mid-South.  

Memphis, Tenn. - Crye-Leike REALTORS?, headquartered in East Memphis, recently was honored by Volunteer Memphis for outstanding group volunteer work on behalf of Youth Villages. Also honored was East Memphis resident Susan Bachman, a Hilton Hotels executive and a mentor to a Youth Villages child through the Chris Crye Mentoring Program. Harold Crye and Dick Leike, co-owners of Crye-Leike, REALTORS?, accepted the award on behalf of their company and staff. Sales associates and staff at Crye-Leike, REALTORS? have helped organize, sponsor and volunteer at the Youth Villages' 5K Run for the past 23 years, helping raise more than $1 million for Youth Villages. More than 850 Crye-Leike sales associates and staff participated in the recent Youth Villages' 5K Run/Walk held at Ridgeway Center in East Memphis. Crye-Leike, REALTORS? also supports the children of Youth Villages through their annual Campaign for Children, a holiday card sale begun 1986, which has raised more than $300,000 for Youth Villages. More than 1,300 Crye-Leike Realtors participated in the campaign last year. Campaign funds support the Chris Crye Mentoring Program, a program established by Crye-Leike REALTORS? to provide mentors to Youth Villages children. The program is named in memory of Harold Crye's son, Chris, a passionate Youth Villages mentor, who died in a tragic accident. Susan Bachman was honored for mentoring Youth Villages children through the Chris Crye Mentoring Program. Bachman has mentored five Youth Villages children. Most recently, she has been a mentor to Becky, a young college student who is participating in the Youth Villages Transitional Living program, initiated and funded by The Day Foundation, also located in East Memphis. "People generally don't have an idea just how great a difference a mentor makes in the life of a child. But mentors are crucial in a child's success in life, especially when a child does not have a family," says Kevin Dean, mentor coordinator, Youth Villages. "Counselors tell me all the time how these children go from no hope because they have no family or friends to finding reasons to smile and work on their treatment at Youth Villages because they have a mentor. Many of our kids have never before had a person who was there just for them." For more information on the Chris Crye Mentoring Program or on becoming a mentor, contact Kevin Dean, Youth Villages mentor coordinator, at (901) 252-7706 or kevin.dean@youthvillages.org. The Volunteer Venture, set for June 18, 2005 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on the Youth Villages' Dogwood campus, is a one-time volunteer event that allows volunteers and potential mentors to meet the children of Youth Villages and learn more about them through games and sports activities. To register for this event, contact Crissy Smith, Youth Villages volunteer coordinator, at (901) 252-7633 or at crissy.smith@youthvillages.org.  

Nashville, Tenn. - Garage sale unsuccessful? Never got around to spring-cleaning? Take this opportunity to get rid of those items and benefit United Way at the same time. The Murfreesboro branch office of Crye-Leike, Realtors announces that it will hold a yard sale to benefit United Way, the largest single provider of funding for health and human services in our community and in the nation. The yard sale will be held at 7 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at Crye-Leike's Murfreesboro branch office, located at 2850 South Church St. in Murfreesboro. Crye-Leike asks the public for assistance in this charity event. Individuals may purchase items to be sold, donate items, and invite others to attend. "One man's junk is the next man's treasure," recounts organizer Connie Shelton of Crye-Leike, Realtors, "so we will welcome any items toward our yard sale benefit." Donations for the yard sale are being accepted at Crye-Leike's Murfreesboro branch office, or pick up service is available by calling 615/895-9518. Since becoming a partner with United Way in 1995, Crye-Leike, its sales associates and corporate staff company wide have contributed in excess of $395,000 toward supporting United Way agencies in their communities. Crye-Leike (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 28 years, is the nation's 10th largest real estate company and the largest serving Tennessee and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike of Nashville, Inc. has 19 branch offices and one franchise office in nine counties throughout Middle Tennessee in Davidson, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties, including Warren County in Kentucky.  

Memphis, Tenn. - Golfers, it's not too late to sign up for the 11th Annual Sherry Park Memorial Golf Tournament, to be held on Thurs., September 22, 2005, at the Memphis National Golf Club in Collierville, Tenn. The event will benefit the Wings Cancer Foundation at West Clinic in Memphis, Tenn. and is organized by Crye-Leike, Realtors' Germantown/Poplar branch office. The tournament is named in memory of Sherry Park, managing broker of Crye-Leike's Germantown/Poplar branch office, who led the office's sales team for nine years since its establishment in 1986 until 1995. When Sherry was diagnosed with cancer, she was instrumental in organizing Crye-Leike's first golf tournament in 1994 to benefit cancer research. Upon her death in 1995, Crye-Leike's Germantown/Poplar branch office continued the golf tournament by naming it in her memory with proceeds benefiting the Wings Cancer Foundation. To date, Crye-Leike, Realtors' Germantown/Poplar branch office has raised over $ 107,000 for cancer research. The cost is $100 per person, or $400 per team, which includes green fees, golf cart, goodie bag, driving range, lunch and refreshments. Sponsorships range from $600 to $1,250. Tee time is 12:30 p.m., with a live auction and awards presentation immediately following the tournament. Awards will include trophies and door prizes, which will be given to the winners of the one-day event. To register, or to become a sponsor, contact Co-Chairmen Dan Quinley or Sherry Hulen of Crye-Leike, Realtors in Germantown, Tenn. at 901/754-0800. Founded in 1996, the Wings Cancer Foundation at West Clinic is committed to the clinical research of cancer and providing enhanced supportive care. The foundation offers support services such as a lending library, a labyrinth, nutritional counseling, exercise and strength building, yoga and relaxation classes as well as crisis and bereavement support group programs. "Due to generous donations, the Wings Cancer Foundation is able to provide this community-based support free to anyone in the community touched by cancer," said Sandy Patterson, executive director of the Wings Cancer Foundation. Crye-Leike (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 28 years, is the nation's 10th largest real estate company and the largest serving Tennessee and the Mid-South. Memphis-based Crye-Leike has 21 branch and four franchise offices with a sales force of over 1,200 sales associates who market residential and commercial real estate in seven counties throughout the regions of West Tennessee, Eastern Arkansas and Mississippi.  

Nashville, Tenn. - It was a great first day at school for over 300 children served by Youth Villages of Middle Tennessee. They were the recipients of new backpacks filled with school supplies, collected and donated by the sales associates and employees of Crye-Leike, Realtors in Middle Tennessee. "Most of the children and adolescents in our care have had to move from place to place and have very little to call their own," said Patti Bryan, development director of Youth Villages in Middle Tennessee. "Backpacks for students now have become essential items which most children take for granted. In many ways, having new backpacks of their own on that all-important first day of school is a big boost for our Youth Villages' children." Supporting Youth Villages is not new to Crye-Leike. In addition to Crye-Leike's 22 branch offices in Middle Tennessee sponsoring this back-to-school project over the past four years, Crye-Leike also holds its annual fund-raiser called Campaign for Children for the past 23 years, said company officials. Campaign for Children promotes the sale of holiday greeting cards, designed by Youth Villages' children. All proceeds raised are used to purchase holiday gifts for the children at Youth Villages and to support their mentoring programs. To date, Crye-Leike has raised in excess of $400,000 for Youth Villages. Youth Villages (www.youthvillages.org) offers help and hope to more than 8,000 troubled children and their families each year (over 1,500 in Nashville and Middle Tennessee) through a continuum of care that ensures treatment in the most effective, least restrictive environment. Services include: home-based counseling, therapeutic foster care and adoption services, residential treatment, group homes and transitional living services. Additionally, Youth Villages offers specialized crisis services to families in crisis across the state, and this past year made more that 7,000 face-to-face assessments. Today, more than 1,100 counselors, teachers and skilled support staff provide Youth Villages' services from offices in 33 locations throughout Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Texas, and Washington D.C. Youth Villages has five offices in Middle Tennessee: Nashville, Clarksville, Columbia, Cookeville and Dickson. Crye-Leike (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 28 years, is the nation's 10th largest real estate company and the largest serving Tennessee and the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,000 sales associates and 89 branch and franchise offices located in 46 counties throughout a six-state southern region in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky and Florida. Sales associates in the Greater Nashville area currently total over 900. To learn more about how to organize a Youth Villages' fund-raiser in your office, contact Patti Bryan at 615/250-7207.