Community News
Community Engagement Welcomes All To Be Involved
Read about SPAAR members, the good work done in the communities where you live and work, and the many community partnerships in which you are involved.
Find out how you can be involved by contacting Joe McKinley, Vice President of Advocacy and Community Engagement, at jmckinley@spaar.com.
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5 Reasons To Get Involved In Your Community
To fully see the fruits of being involved in your community, make involvement not just part of your marketing strategy, but make it a core value of your business.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/SPAAR-Awards-banner.png)
Recognize. Nominate. Celebrate.
SPAAR recognizes members who embody the Better Agents, Better Communities tagline. Some awards are announced throughout the year, while others are reserved for a special recognition at the Winter Social in January. If you have someone in mind you feel is deserving for any of the following recognitions, be sure to submit your nominations before the deadline!![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wall-of-honor-banner.png)
Wall of Honor
SPAAR is requesting Veteran names and photos in order to honor SPAAR members and their family member(s) who have served our country in a slide show for Veterans Day.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/community-engagemnt-blog-header.png)
Deep Dive: SPAAR’s Community Engagement Committee
Giving back to the community is a cornerstone of the ethos for many in the real estate industry. It is also an important part of many REALTORS®’ business model. At the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® (SPAAR), giving back is so important it’s part of our tagline: Better Agents, Better Communities.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/lunch-on-wheels-and-spaar-safety-day-fair.png)
FOOD TRUCK FUNDRAISER & A SAFETY FAIR
Lunch on Wheels and SPAAR Safety Day on September 9th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SPAAR-Hero-Blog-Connie-Bossard.png)
Connie Bossard Named SPAAR Hero
SPAAR is pleased to announce Connie Bossard as a 2021 SPAAR Hero. Connie is committed to volunteer work with the White Bear Rotary and many events in the area.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SPAAR-Hero-February-2021.png)
The Muske Community Support Foundation Named SPAAR Hero For February 2021
Originally referred to as “Beyond Excellence”, this volunteer program was developed when Realtors® out of the ERA Muske Real Estate Brokerage were looking for ways to give back to their community.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Fairhaven.jpg)