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Special Events Committee
The Special Events committee plans and promotes social and charitable fundraising events. Learn more about upcoming events at www.samcar.org/events
Meeting schedule:
Special Events Committee
Meetings occur on an as-needed basis. Contact staff liaison Dalen Gilbrech for more information.
Chair
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Vice Chair
Staff Liaison
Published: June 18, 2025
Bowl-O-Rama Raises Over $8,000 for Local Charities
On Thursday, June 12, 2025 the San Mateo County REALTORS Foundation returned to Bel Mateo Bowl for its seventh annual Bowl-O-Rama fundraiser event bringing together scores of SAMCAR members, staff, and friends for an exuberant evening of bowling, prizes, and general merriment, raising more than $8,000 to benefit housing-related charities in San Mateo County.
Published: January 24, 2025
SAMCAR Welcomes 2025 Leadership, Honors Volunteers at Installation
The 2025 President of the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS (SAMCAR), Frank Vella, and Board of Directors were officially sworn into their term by Installation Officer, San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller, at SAMCAR's 2025 Installation ceremony on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Oceano Hotel in Half Moon Bay. Also honored were SAMCAR's Past Presidents, Outgoing Directors and Committee Chairs, and award winners for 2024 REALTOR® of the Year, Affiliate of the Year, Community Service, Rising Star, Homeowner Hero and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Published: September 24, 2024
Casino Night Raises over $4,000 for SAMCAR Foundation
On Thursday, September 19, 2024, the San Mateo County REALTORS Foundation hosted a Casino Night fundraiser event at Par 3 at Poplar Creek in San Mateo, bringing together SAMCAR members, staff, and friends for food and drink, games, prizes, and a live auction, raising over $4,000 to benefit housing-related charities in San Mateo County.
Published: August 13, 2024
SAMCAR Returns to Long Branch for Member Appreciation BBQ
On Thursday, August 8, SAMCAR members and friends gathered at Long Branch Saloon & Farms in Half Moon Bay for the annual Member Appreciation BBQ. Guests were invited to explore the unique Old West Town at — and enjoy Texas-style BBQ prepared by — Long Branch Farms in Half Moon Bay, owned by Affiliate member Kevin Palmer. Photography of the event was provided by Affiliate member Craig Burleigh. Many thanks to SAMCAR members and friends for joining us for the BBQ and to our 2024 Corporate Sponsors for making this event possible. (READ MORE FOR PHOTOS)
Published: June 20, 2024
Bowl-o-Rama Raises Over $7,500 for Local Charities
On Thursday, June 13, 2024 the San Mateo County REALTORS Foundation returned to Bel Mateo Bowl for its popular Bowl-o-Rama fundraiser event bringing together around two hundred SAMCAR members, staff, and friends for an energetic evening of bowling, prizes and fun, raising more than $7,500 to benefit housing-related charities in San Mateo County.
Published: January 30, 2024
SAMCAR Welcomes 2024 Leadership, Honors Volunteers at Installation
The 2024 President of the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS (SAMCAR), Moisés Pelayo, and the Board of Directors were officially sworn into their term by Installation Officer and Past President, Jesse Gutierrez, at SAMCAR's 2024 Installation ceremony on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Domenico Winery in San Carlos. Also honored were SAMCAR's Past Presidents, Outgoing Directors and Committee Chairs, and award winners for 2023 REALTOR of the Year, Affiliate of the Year, Community Service, and Homeowner Hero Awards, as well as a special posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award to Michael Monozon.