Brief History of the Quincy Association of REALTORS®
The Quincy Real Estate Board was first organized the year the License Law in Illinois
went into effect, which was 1921. James McKinney was the first President. There
are records of several re-organizations over the years until 1943 when the Board
was reorganized and has grown from the 14 charter members in 1921 to 205 REALTOR®
members in 2002.
There is always evidence of the Real Estate Board as being a potent force in the
community, especially when civic matters, real estate and property owner's interest
were at stake. During Work War II years there were struggles with rent controls
by O.P.A. Another battle involved a tax exemption on a Federal Housing Project.
The Quincy Board was active in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce in securing
federal approval for the Quincy Airport. The Board was instrumental in pushing the
Local City Council for a Planning Commission and Zoning Ordinance; and opposing
Federal Rent Controls and Building Control. The local Quincy Housing Authority prevailed
on the Board to appoint a committee to investigate tenants ineligible for occupancy
in Low Rent Public Housing projects. Special meetings were held and decisions reached
for ways and means to cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce to promote the erection
of a Joint City-County Building. At frequent intervals over the years, there were
joint meetings with the City Assessor, and County Treasurer on Real Estate Tax matters
relative to ways and means to equalize Real Estate Taxes. Meetings were held in
discussing the promotion of a six or seven million-dollar sewer expansion and rehabilitation
program. Also the promotion of the building of a three and a half million dollar
High School.
There were few civic matters in which the Board did not participate. When Quincy
was awarded the title of an All American City, the Quincy Board prepared and entered
a float in the Celebration Parade. The Quincy Board of Realtors, Inc., received
its Charter from the National Association of Real Estate Boards on January 25, 1935.
They are also a member of the Illinois Association of REALTORS®.
In July, 1959, the Quincy Real Estate Board Incorporated and henceforth has been
known as the Quincy Board of REALTORS®. The Board formed a Library,
recognizes an outstanding member with the Realtor of the Year Award, or an outstanding
citizen with the Gold Merit Award. In 1963 the Gene Pipe Memorial Scholarship was
formed. A scholarship to the Realtor Institute of Illinois is awarded each October
to a member of the Board. The institute in Peoria is sponsored by the Illinois Association
of Realtors and is an extensive and intensive course on all phases of Real Estate
Brokerage. The Quincy Board ranks as one of the highest in the state with the percentage
of its membership being graduates of the Realtor Institute with 45 members over
the years obtaining the G.R.I. designation. The Quincy Board of Realtors, through
their Board of Directors at their August 23, 1977 meeting, approved a contribution
of $5,000 to the City of Quincy for development of an Industrial Park. The REALTORS®
also helped in securing land for this industrial park. In 1978, the Board donated
four bronze plaques, which were awarded by the Mayor's Advisory Commission to four
building chosen for outstanding renovation work. The Quincy Board is one of 43 Boards
in the State of Illinois. We have organized and held many fine educational Seminars
and programs and are constantly striving to improve and educate ourselves.
In 1979, the association purchased its current building and office located at 1535
Broadway. The QAR office provides a central location for the association's Executive
Vice President and QAR Secretary, Multiple Listing Service, meeting rooms, computer
training center, and other association related activities. In 1996, the association
celebrated its Diamond Anniversary (75 Years "1921-1996"). Quincy Mayor Charles
Scholz recognized QAR on its 75th Anniversary by an Official Proclamation which
reads: "Whereas: The Quincy Association of REALTORS® was formed in
this city three quarters of a century ago to promote the professional marketing
of property within our community"; and "Whereas: Throughout its long history the
Quincy Association of REALTORS® have been outstanding ambassadors
for our city"; and "Whereas: Much of the growth and development of our city is attributable
to the efforts of the membership of the Quincy Association of REALTORS®";
and "Whereas: It is fitting and proper to recognize this outstanding organization
upon the occasion of its 75th anniversary." "Now, therefore, I, Mayor Charles W.
Scholz do herby proclaim Thursday, September 5, 1996 as Quincy Association of REALTORS
Day in Quincy, Illinois, and I urge all of our citizens to recognize this important
association for their valuable efforts in enhancing the quality of life in our city."
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QAR Past Presidents
| 2008 John Schlipman |
2007
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Rick Davis
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2006
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Steve Flesner
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2004
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Greg Zanger
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2005
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Terri Pratt
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2003
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Bob Kewney
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1971
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Gene Rodemich
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2002
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John Mateer
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1970
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Gene Rodemich
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2001
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Larry Hood
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1969
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George McNutt
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2000
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Mike Happel
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1968
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Lib Lay
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1999
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John O'Brien
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1967
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Cecil Brown
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1998
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Kent Rodemich
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1966
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Gene Rodemich
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1997
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John Schlipmann
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1965
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Gene Rodemich
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1996
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Bob Hays
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1964
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George Balzer
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1995
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Don Frese
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1963
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Ken Bigelow
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1994
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Lois Jacobson
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1962
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Galen Parrack
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1993
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Lois Jacobson
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1961
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Don Voth
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1992
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John Mungo
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1960
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Martin Neubauer
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1991
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Kent Rodemich
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1959
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Martin Neubauer
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1990
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Karen Cobb-Schaefer
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1958
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Martin Neubauer
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1989
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Kent Rodemich
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1957
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Martin Neubauer
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1988
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Alan Mays
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1956
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Charles Thompson
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1987
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Shirley Bower
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1955
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T.C. Poling
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1986
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Leo Zanger
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1954
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T.C. Poling
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1985
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Rick Davis
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1952
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Harvey Carnes
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1984
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Lucille Neil
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1951
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George Harmann
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1983
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Mike Happel
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1950
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George Harmann
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1982
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John Schlipmann
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1949
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T.C. Poling
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1981
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Bob Terwelp
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1948
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T.C. Poling
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1980
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Frank Hays
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1947
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Sam Highes
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1979
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Don Redd
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1946
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Sam Highes
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1978
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George Mating
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1945
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Vix Winters
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1977
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Don Huechteman
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1944
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E. Krumrine
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1976
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Sal Petti
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1943
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Don Binkert
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1975
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Tim Russell
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1940
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Dyas Nelson
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1974
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Tom Awerkamp
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1936
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Don Binkert
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1973
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Rose Geers
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1934
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Loren Cox
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1972
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David Bigelow
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1921
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James McKinney
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QAR REALTOR® of the Year Award Recipients
The REALTOR® of the Year Award is given to a REALTOR®
who is actively engaged in the real estate profession and who maintains or is associated
with an established real estate office.
The purpose of this award is to recognize the active REALTOR® member
of the Quincy Association of REALTORS® who has provided outstanding
service to their profession and the community.
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2007
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Linda Snider
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2008
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Jeff Wiemelt
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2005
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Greg Zanger
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2006
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Terri Pratt
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2003
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John Mateer
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2004
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Mary Ellen Davis
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2000
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John O'Brien
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1982
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Frank Hays
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1999
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John Schlipmann
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1981
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Lucille Neil
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1999
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Bernice Smith
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1980
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Don Redd
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1998
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John Parks
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1979
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George Mating
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1997
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Bob Hays
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1978
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Rose Geers
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1996
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Don Frese
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1977
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Tom Awerkamp
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1995
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Virginia Steinkamp
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1976
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Cecil Brown
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1994
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John Mungo
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1974
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Tim Russell
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1993
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Kent Rodemich
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1973
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Slim Sommerville
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1992
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Karen Cobb-Schaefer
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1971
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David Nuessen
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1991
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Alan Mays
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1967
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Gene Rodemich
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1990
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Rick Davis
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1966
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Galen Parrack
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1989
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Shirley Bower
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1965
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George Baltzer
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1988
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Don Voth
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1964
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Don Voth
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1987
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Leo Zanger
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1963
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Agnes Wilson
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1986
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Ken Bigelow
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1962
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Ken Bigelow
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1983
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John Fletcher
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1961
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Martin Neubauer
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QAR REALTOR® Outstanding Career Award Recipients
The REALTOR® Outstanding Career Award is given to someone who is
still active and has continued to be involved in the Association or community, who
may or may not have received the REALTOR® of the Year Award, but
has had a long and noticeable career.
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2004
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Rick Davis
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2005
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Bernice Smith
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2000
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Kent Rodemich
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1994
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Frank Hays
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1999
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Lucille Neil
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1993
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Don Redd
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1998
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Gene Rodemich
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1992
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Don Voth
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1997
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Shirley Bower
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1991
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Leo Zanger
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1996
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Bob Mays
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1990
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Jay Bower
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1995
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Ken Bigelow
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QAR REALTOR® Rookie of the Year
The REALTOR® Rookie of the Year Awatd was first established in 2004
and is given to someone who has performed outstanding service, professionalism,
and made contributions to the real estate profession during their first eighteen
months as a REALTOR®.
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2008
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Dick Stewart
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2006
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Chris Broughton
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2007 |
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2005 |
Mary Ann Geiser |
2004 |
Connie Frese |
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QAR Gold Merit Award Recipients
The Gold Merit Award is awarded to any person or organization within the jurisdiction
of the Quincy Association of REALTORS®, not Affiliates, who have
demonstrated leadership and untiring interest and encouragement toward the betterment
of his fellow man and the community.
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Dennis Prock
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Sam Rinella, Jr.
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James Mentesti
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Bob Fischer
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Bernie Willer
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Irvin Schecter
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Jim Kuznik
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Joe Bonasinga
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Mayor Charles Scholz
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A.L. Bingamon
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Leo Hemming
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John Ennis
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Tom Awerkamp
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Marvin Kelly
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John Tripp
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Tom Oakley
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QAR Pride of Quincy Award Recipients
The Pride of Quincy Award is awarded to a member of the community on behalf of work
done to build, beautify, or improve a building(s) or landmark(s) for the betterment
of the community.
Classic Colors
Quincy Humane Society
MARX Commercial Properties & Development Co.
Madison Park Christian Church
Alan Mays for Prairie Crossing
Duker & Haugh Funeral Home
New Horizon
First Bankers Trust / The Quincy Herald-Whig
The Pier
The Maine Centre
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Brief History
of the Quincy Association of REALTORS®
