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800-284-1144 | flcu.org | Insured by NCUAWe are proud to honor 100 years of GACAR’s dedication to our community. Their commitment to integrity, growth, and connection mirrors our own values at Florida Credit Union. Here’s to a legacy of leadership - and the future we’ll continue building together.Celebratinga century of impact!

We’re Not Watching History Happen—We’re Helping Make It.As the Gainesville Alachua County Association of REALTORS® celebrates 100 years of shaping our industry, we’re proud to stand alongside a legacy built on service, strength, and forward momentum.For 60 of those years, Watson Realty Corp. has been right here — leading with purpose, growing with our communities, and helping dene what it means to be truly local.This isn’t just our market. It’s our home.WatsonRealtyCorp.com/Gainesville

At Bosshardt Realty Services, we’re honored to have been apart of GACAR’s story since 1987. For nearly 40 years, we'vesupported GACAR's mission to raise the standard of realestate in our community and recognize its role in shapingthe growth, professionalism, and spirit of the industry inAlachua County.Founded in Gainesville, Bosshardt is a locally owned,independent brokerage with deep roots in the community.We’re built on integrity and focused on providing realsupport, strong leadership, and the tools agents need togrow. We believe real estate is more than just selling homes—it’s about helping people build their lives.Here’s to the next 100 years of growth, connection, andexcellence in our industry. Congratulations to GACAR for 100 years of shaping real estate in our community.PROUD LY SUPPORTI NG TRUECUSTO MER SERVICE SINCE 1987352 .371 .610 0 | BOSS HARD TREA LTY. COM

Celebrating a Century— AND LOOKING AHEADWelcome to the Gainesville-Alachua County Associaon of REALTORS® Centennial Celebraon.This year marks 100 years since our associaon was founded—a milestone made possible by the passion, professionalism, and service of the REALTORS® who came before us and those who connue the work today.What began in 1925 with a handful of dedicated real estate professionals has grown into a strong, connected community that advocates for our industry, supports one another, and helps shape the future of Alachua County. Over the decades, our members have helped thousands of families nd their place here, while also contribung me, talent, and heart to the neighborhoods we call home.This memory book is a celebraon of all of that—and more. Inside, you’ll nd photos, stories, and reecons that highlight the people and moments that shaped GACAR over the past century. It’s a tribute to our collecve legacy and a reminder that the story of our associaon is sll being wrien.Thank you for being a part of this celebraon—and for being a part of GACAR’s history and future.Cheers, Lisa Baltozer 2025 President, Gainesville-Alachua County Associaon of REALTORS®

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Our rOOtsGACAR 100th Anniversary51975 GAINESVILLE BOARD OF REALTORS® MOVES TO NEW OFFICES LOCATED AT 1204 NW 10TH AVE.

Our rOOts GACAR 100th Anniversary6Your Property Management and Sales Team!Over 45 Yearsof ExperienceServing Florida.WELCOME TO UNION PROPERTIES | EST. 1978(352) 373-7578WHAT WE DOOur MissionOur mission is to provide the highestreturn on your investment andcreate a partnership with you that isbased upon strong communicationand complete transparency.Who We ServeWe are proud to announce that weare now offering both PropertyManagement and Sales services inJacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach,Nocatee and St. Augustine.Scan to explore moreof Union Properties!www.rentnorthfl.com4421 NW 39th Ave.Bldg 2, Ste 1,Gainesville, FL 32606We Are Your PropertyManagement Experts! Thank you for considering our firm for your PropertyManagement & Sales Needs.We look forward to workingwith you and deliveringexceptional results.Aer 25 years in a former church on NW 10th Avenue, GACAR broke ground on its new headquarters in 2004.

Your Property Management and Sales Team!Over 45 Yearsof ExperienceServing Florida.WELCOME TO UNION PROPERTIES | EST. 1978(352) 373-7578WHAT WE DOOur MissionOur mission is to provide the highestreturn on your investment andcreate a partnership with you that isbased upon strong communicationand complete transparency.Who We ServeWe are proud to announce that weare now offering both PropertyManagement and Sales services inJacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach,Nocatee and St. Augustine.Scan to explore moreof Union Properties!www.rentnorthfl.com4421 NW 39th Ave.Bldg 2, Ste 1,Gainesville, FL 32606We Are Your PropertyManagement Experts! Thank you for considering our firm for your PropertyManagement & Sales Needs.We look forward to workingwith you and deliveringexceptional results.

Our rOOts GACAR 100th Anniversary8FrOm DelinquenCy tO DeDiCatiOn: GACAR’S EARLY JOURNEY IN NATIONAL AFFILIATIONA lesser-known but notable chapter in GACAR’s history unfolded in the late 1920s, when the organizaon was known as the Gainesville Real Estate Board. At that me, its membership included professionals from Alachua, Levy, Gilchrist, and Dixie Counes.According to meeng minutes from January 22, 1929, in Pismo Beach, California, the Secretary of the Naonal Associaon of Real Estate Boards (NAREB) reported that the Board had not paid its 1928 dues. Formal noce was recommended: if unpaid aer ninety days, membership would be automacally revoked.Fortunately, this was only a temporary lapse. At the April 29–30, 1932 NAREB Board meeng in Chicago, the Gainesville Real Estate Board was ocially reinstated. A local Chicago newspaper noted the return and reported seven acve members—marking a renewed commitment to naonal engagement and professional standards.This moment in me reminds us: even in early challenges, the foundaon of today’s GACAR was built on persistence and purpose.

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Our rOOts GACAR 100th Anniversary10Real Estate BookPrinciples & Practice of the Real Estate Business A 1937 edion, showcases the foundaonal knowledge of early real estate educaon.

Our rOOtsGACAR 100th Anniversary11Celebrating a Century of Service, Dedication & IntegrityMitchell Realty Services, Inc. proudly honors theGainesville-Alachua County Association of Realtors 100-Year Milestone.We are grateful to stand among such passionate professionals who continue to shape ourcommunities and elevate the standard of real estate.Here’s to a legacy of excellence — and the next 100 years of growth, innovation, and service.Congratulations on 100 Years!Mitchell Realty Services, Inc.Broker/Owner Robert A. Mitchell, GACAR Member since 1982In 1937 Florida, a married woman could gain independence as a real estate broker by proving to the court she was capable of managing her business and property without her husband’s authority. Chapter XII: The Registraon Law: Who May Be Required or Permied to RegisterIn 1937, real estate regulaon was sll emerging, with licensing laws virtually nonexistent at the start of the 20th century. Chapter II: Regulaon of the Real Estate BusinessIndividuals must be legally competent to enter into or be bound by contracts under state law. Chapter XII: The Registraon Law: Who May Be Required or Permied to Register

Our rOOts GACAR 100th Anniversary12The original 1969 applicaon for membership reveals the handwrien broker-endorsed process once required to join the board.1969 APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

Our rOOtsGACAR 100th Anniversary13Today, the process is fully digital, with online forms and e-signatures streamlining how professionals join the industry.2025 APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIPMULTIPLE LISTINGS SERVICES (MLS) FROM BOOKS TO PHONES

Our rOOts GACAR 100th Anniversary14The 1989 NAR applicaon shows the formal paperwork once needed to update board member records before the digital era.1989 NAME CHANGE

Our rOOtsGACAR 100th Anniversary15 1925 2025Inaon 2.34% 2.39%New house price $11,600 $420,400Rent $75 $1,594Average household income $3,269 $49,341Minimum wage $ .16 $7.25Cars on the road 30 million 1.5 billionWorld populaon 2 billion 8.2 billionLife expectancy 40 73Access to electricity 20% over 90%New automobile $1,000-3,000 $48,274Gallon gas $ .30 $3.87Haircut $5.00 $75.47Wedding $400 $30,000Movie cket $ .15 $10.95 FOOD: ½ Gallon milk $ .33 $4.98Dozen eggs $.47 $7.09Pd ground round $ .40 $6.04Buer $ .55 $4.72Macaroni $ .25 $3.77 Valuable Companies 1925 ~ GM, AT&T, Sears, Proctor & Gamble, Ford, Standard Oil 2025 ~ Apple, Amazon, Microso, Google, Berkshire HathawayTHEN AND NOW

Our rOOts GACAR 100th Anniversary16A historical map of Gainesville, FL, reveals Archer Road sll labeled as State Road 20 - a glimpse into the city’s evolving landscape.FROM PHYSICAL MAPS OF THE PAST...

Our rOOtsGACAR 100th Anniversary17In today’s market, maps are just a tap away—available in the palm of our hands through mobile apps....TO MAPS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS TODAY

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Our LEADErSHIPGACAR 100th Anniversary19Ralph Cameron, Buddy Mackay, Bonnie Cameron & Jim ParrishJim Parrish and Gene Ritch

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Our LEADErSHIPGACAR 100th Anniversary21In 1989, Jim Parrish served as president of the 77,000-member Florida Associaon of Realtors, the rst Gainesville Realtor to hold the oce.1989 FLORIDA REALTOR® PRESIDENT

Our LEADErSHIP GACAR 100th Anniversary22In 2024, Gia Arvin takes the helm of the naon’s largest state REALTOR® associaon. She’s taking a “Homegrown” approach, which she denes as focusing on the specic issues facing Florida real estate issues today, while nding innovave soluons to solve them.2024 FLORIDA REALTOR® PRESIDENT

Our LEADErSHIPGACAR 100th Anniversary232024 FLORIDA REALTORS® PRESIDENT INSTALLATION FOR GIA ARVINChoose a lender that is fiercelyYours.Our personalized service makes homeownership a reality, empowering you to offer fiercely tailored solutions that meet every client’s unique needs.amerisbank.com/mortgageAll loans subject to credit approval. NMLS #408099

Our LEADErSHIP GACAR 100th Anniversary241979 Public Television FesvalTHOUGHTS FROM PAST PRESIDENT AND REALTOR® EMERITUSQueson #1: What is your #1 memory the year you were President?Roslyn Levy: I was not president of our board but certainly have enjoyed the 45 years I have been a member. Some of my best memories are of the buyers I introduced to this community and the sellers I helped on the way to the next chapters of their lives – many of whom became dear friends!Tom Merrill (1993 President): Early days of computerized MLS. We had our own system.Toba Smith: I loved learning from others, the ‘team’ work of negoang contracts with others and working with other agents from other companies.Craig Wilburn (2012 President): What an honor it was to lead the associaon as the voice of real estate as the market was about to begin its recovery from the Great Recession, and being the rst African American President!

Our LEADErSHIPGACAR 100th Anniversary25Queson #2: What advice would you give to future members?Roslyn Levy: Be open to possibilies, be as welcoming as you can, be there for others – buyers, sellers, and fellow Realtors!Tom Merrill (1993 President): Always keep learning. And always handle yourself in a professional manner!Toba Smith: Enjoy every transacon!Craig Wilburn (2012 President): Recognize that the industry is always changing and it’s important that we stay educated, keep our ethics and be willing to embrace the changes that are coming.Anonymous: Get involved aer you get your foong. It will make for beer business in your future.

Our LEADErSHIP GACAR 100th Anniversary26100 Years of REALTORS®. A Legacy We’re Proud to Support.At First Federal Bank, we believe strong partnerships build strong communities. We’re honored to support GACAR® and the agents shaping North Central Florida’s future.© Restrictions may apply. Nothing herein is or should be interpreted as an obligation to lend. Loans are subject to credit and property approval. Trade/Service marks are the property of First Federal Bank. First Federal Bank: Residential Lending Mortgage NMLS: 408902.Ana GuzmanMortgage Loan OcerNMLS 1436385 Yvette WeghorstMortgage Loan OcerNMLS 506522Let’s build the future of homeownership—together.Call (352) 554-9100GENE’S COWGIRLS

Our LEADErSHIPGACAR 100th Anniversary27BOARD HISTORY, LEADERSHIP TIMELINE & PAST MEMBERSGACAR LEGACY:June 22, 1925 – Board of Directors charters the Gainesville Real Estate Board.May 13, 1929 – Board of Directors drops the Gainesville Real Estate Board from membership for non-payment of dues.April 29, 1932 – Board of Directors reinstates the Gainesville Real Estate Board to membership.Nov. 12, 1940 – Board of Directors approved a name change from Gainesville Real Estate Board to Gainesville Board of Realtors.Nov. 13, 1989 – Board of Directors approves a name change from Gainesville Board of Realtors to Gainesville-Alachua County Associaon of Realtors.1926 52 REALTORS®1936 5 REALTORS®1946 11 REALTORS®1956 28 REALTORS®1966 95 REALTORS®1976 616 REALTORS® 1986 563 REALTORS®1996 450 REALTORS®2004 823 REALTORS®2025 1,356 REALTORS®BOARD HISTORY – TIMELINE AND MEMBERS

Our LEADErSHIP GACAR 100th Anniversary28Celebrang the season in style — GACAR’s 2024 Holiday Party at Bonne et Belle was a night of joy, laughter, and fesve cheer.

Our LEADErSHIPGACAR 100th Anniversary29Rolling into leadership — the 2012 GACAR Leadership Retreat bus ride kicked o a journey of growth, laughs, and lasng connecons.

Our LEADErSHIP GACAR 100th Anniversary30Honoring leadership and legacy — September 2012 Past GACAR Presidents Luncheon brought generaons of real estate excellence together.

Our LEADErSHIP GACAR 100th Anniversary32Honoring a Century of Service & Impact 1925–2025SouthState is proud to support GACAR as they mark this historic milestone, celebrating the past and looking boldly toward the future.Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.Misty BarnettMortgage Banker | NMLS# 1583694352.275.4936 SouthStateBank.com/MistyBarnett2025 GACAR BOARD INSTALLATION

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Our LEADErSHIP GACAR 100th Anniversary341926: M.H. Ayer1927: James H. Parrish1928: James H. Parrish1929: James H. Parrish1933-1940: C.E. Melton1941: John M. Powell1942: G.G. Kirkpatrick1943: Ernest W. Burch1944: G.G. Kirkpatrick1945: J.W. Kirkpatrick1946: E.M. Deaton1947: E.M. Deaton1948: John M. Powell1949: Arch Campbell1950: Thomas W. Dobson1951: M.M. Parrish1952: J. Wa Kirkpatrick1953: Howard McKinney1954: Dick Stroud1955: Dan Byrd1956: Myrtle Lassiter1957: Frederick B. Arnold1958: Thomas W. Dobson1959: John E. Merrill, Sr.1960: A. Frank Green1961: M.M. Parrish1962: J. Wa Kirkpatrick1963: Wayne Hill1964: E.M. Deaton1965: Ernest Tew1966: Thomas W. Dobson1967: Gladys Smith1968 M.M. Parrish1969: James H. Greene1970: S.E. McLaughlin1971: Robert R. Rowe1972: Jane Caldwell1973: Mary Moeller1974: Thomas W. Dobson1975: John E. Merrill, Sr.1976: A. Frank Green1977: Harold Walker1978: Irwin “Nick” Suskin1979: James M. Parrish1980: Barry Baumstein1981: Gene Ritch1982: Karl R. Owens1983: Amelia Wilson1984: James F. Nickerson1985: Thomas Gabbard1986: Ralph L. Cameron1987: Margaret Zeanah1988: Dale Turlington1989: Patricia Polopolus1990: Bonnie Cameron1991: Fred W. Schilarth1992: Donna E. Pis1993: Thomas L. Merrill1994: Diana Clay-White1995: Eddie Fisher1996: Thomas M. McIntosh1997: Barbara Menzies1998: Neely Davis1999: Janice D. Baur2000: Michael B. Kitchens2001: Darlene Pifalo2002: Brent Riley2003: Tony W. Miller2004: Je Quigley2005: Bonnie Mo2006: Deborah Minck2007: Sherry Patrick2008: J. Parrish2009: Craig McCall2010: Joyce Dorval2011: Gia Arvin2012: Craig Wilburn2013: Greta Rice2014: Gary Thomas2015: Gina Hall2016: Dave Ferro2017: Sco Arvin2018: Susan McQuillan2019: Heather Swanson2020: Jeremy Thomas2021: Pa Moser2022: Thomas Mcintosh2023: Ericka Gilchrist2024: Adam Gurske2025: Lisa BaltozergaCar PAST PRESIDENTS

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OUR SERVICEGACAR 100th Anniversary37SERVING OUR COMMUNITYAt GACAR, community involvement is a core part of our mission. We believe that real estate professionals do more than help people nd homes—they help build strong, supporve communies. That’s why we acvely parcipate in iniaves like food drives, Rebuild Projects, Habitat for Humanity, bowling tournaments, and the Giving Circle grants program.These eorts allow us to give back in meaningful ways—whether it’s by helping families in need, supporng aordable housing, or providing nancial assistance to local nonprots. Through hands-on service and charitable giving, GACAR members come together to make a lasng, posive impact on the place we all call home.

OUR SERVICEGACAR 100th Anniversary39As reported by the Gainesville Sun on April 9, 1988, GACAR jumpstarted hope with a $5,000 pledge to help build four Habitat for Humanity homes — beginning with the very rst in Gainesville.GACAR SPARKS HABITAT’S FIRST HOME

OUR SERVICE GACAR 100th Anniversary40Realtors gather at Saint Francis House in Gainesville, FL, to support their local community.ST FRANCIS HOUSE

OUR SERVICEGACAR 100th Anniversary412009 EXTREME MAKEOVERIn 2009, GACAR members united for the Extreme Home Makeover, giving back to their community.

OUR SERVICE GACAR 100th Anniversary42GACAR members join forces for the 2016 Toy Drive, spreading holiday cheer to local families.TOY DRIVE

OUR SERVICE GACAR 100th Anniversary44In 2016, Young Professionals Network (YPN) members of GACAR hit the pavement at the 2nd annual Bed Race, rolling out support for Family Promise.2016 BED RACE

CONGRATULATIONS GACAR!RE/MAX Professionals proudlycelebrates the GainesvilleAlachua County Association ofREALTORS® for a century ofdedication, leadership, andservice to our local real estatecommunity.For 100 years, GACAR has beenthe foundation ofprofessionalism, advocacy, andconnection in our industry - andwe are honored to be part of thisremarkable legacy.Here’s to the next century ofinnovation, growth, andopportunity! Together, we’llcontinue to elevate real estateand build a brighter future forour community!JEREMY AND GARY THOMASRE/MAX PROFESSIONALS

OUR SERVICE GACAR 100th Anniversary46At the annual Bowling Tournament, GACAR presented a $73,000 check to the GACAR Giving Circle in support of its ongoing charitable eorts.2023 BOWLING TOURNAMENT

OUR SERVICE GACAR 100th Anniversary481988 Gainesville Board of Realtors President, Dale Turlington, appeared as a guest on WRUF’s morning show.1988 RADIO STATION

Ch rs to 100 YearsCELEBRATING A CENTURY OF REAL ESTATE EXCELLENCEFBC Mortgage is proud to support GACAR and the real estate professionals who make homeownership possible every day.Equal Housing Lender. FBC Mortgage, LLC NMLS# 152859. Kristin Hawkins NMLS# 395221.Kristin HawkinsGACAR member since 1994(352)262-6600 www.KristinHawkins.com

Over the next 100 years, the Gainesville-Alachua County Associaon of Realtors® (GACAR) is poised for dynamic growth and innovaon. As Gainesville becomes a thriving hub for smart, sustainable living, GACAR will lead in adopng advanced technologies like AI, virtual reality, and blockchain to enhance the real estate experience. Climate-resilient development and community-centered planning will aract new residents, fueling a vibrant housing market. Realtors are evolving into trusted advisors and neighborhood experts. With a strong commitment to educaon, advocacy, and inclusivity, GACAR will remain a forward-thinking force, shaping a bright, prosperous future for real estate in North Central Florida. What The Future Holds….