“Operation Hand-Warmer” Gathers Steam as Afghanistan Winter Rages

United States of America -- Free-Press-Release.com-- Feb 8, 2012 -- Augusta, Ga. --- Amid reports of an unusually bitter Afghanistan winter---with 20 civilian deaths from the cold already reported, and more mountain avalanches predicted---CEO Larry Miller announced recently that the CSRA HOME CONNECTIONS Local Alliance Co-op Marketing Program’s “Operation Hand-Warmer" is now expanding to other Century 21broker offices around the country. “Burt Sappenfield , a hard-working CSRA HOME CONNECTIONS Preferred Provider and Ambassador, laid the groundwork for this drive to collect hand-warmers (see photo) for our front-line troops in Afghanistan,” explains Mr. Miller. (Mr. Sappenfield is the owner of Majestic Floor Care in Augusta and Savannah.) “Operation Hand-Warmer” is designed to supplement standard military issue clothing and supplies, specifically for those who have to do hand-related tasks requiring dexterity in combat zones.

Burt Sappenfield delivered an inspiring presentation during the group’s recent breakfast meeting, outlining the details and “how to” information that will make it easy for anyone to help warm the hands---and hearts---of our men and women in uniform fighting the war in Afghanistan. (Operation Hand-Warmer[link]) Fellow Preferred Provider Chris Banks , owner of Webmasters-USA, provided invaluable assitance with information technology, Web design, and videography for the YouTube interview with Burt Sappenfield. (Mr. Banks also purchased and donate 150 "HotHands" packages himself.)

As of February 9th, anyone interested in helping with this drive can got to Lowe’s in Evans, Georgia and buy a 10-pack of “HotHand” hand-warming glove inserts (regularly $9.89) for just $2.00---a special, limited-time discount price. Burt Sappenfield encourages those of us who want to support our military men and women in Afghanistan to buy five packs of “HotHands” and pick up some “JackLinks” or any brand of beef jerky at any grocery store and just drop the package off at your nearest CENTURY 21 Larry Miller office.

Larry Miller Challenges other Century 21® Offices and Connections® Groups

CSRA HOME CONNECTIONS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of owner-broker Larry Miller’s CENTURY 21 Larry Miller Realty . Mr. Miller is challenging all Century 21® brokers, realtors, and Century 21 Connections® organizations nationwide to help make sure our troops have warm hands for wartime duty in Afghanistan. “Interested brokers and realtors can simply visit the special ‘Operation Hand-Warmer’ page on our Web site, and it will be easy for everyone to participate,” reports Larry Miller, himself a former United States Army Military Police Captain who was stationed at nearby Fort Gordon. “These men and women are putting everything on the line for our country, so I think the least we can do is show them we care in a tangible, meaningful way.” CENTURY 21 Larry Miller Realty agents and staff members are also heavily committed to the success of this effort. Marketing Director Lindsey Folley reports that drop-off boxes are set up at all three CENTURY 21 Larry Miller Realty offices. (CENTURY 21 Larry Miller Realty[link])

Mr. Sappenfield reminds us of the urgency inherent in Operation Hand-Warmer: “Our troops are moving deeper into the dead of winter in a harsh foreign environment every day, so we need to make this happen for them as quickly as possible.”

More about CSRA HOME CONNECTIONS (CSRA HOME CONNECTIONS[link])

Augusta native Lindsey Folley , CENTURY 21 Larry Miller Realty’s marketing director, also serves as the CSRA Home Connections program coordinator. “We’re offering tons of networking opportunities for our program participants with monthly breakfast meetings, quarterly success seminars, and other group events,” reports Mrs.Folley. “Furthermore, all of our agents are promoting our Preferred Providers to their clients, and our sponsors will cross-promote their products and services throughout the year.” Lindsey Folley adds: “Plus, in an effort to make sure we’re promoting the very best businesses available, all potential sponsors must apply for membership in the program, pass our Executive Committee’s review process, and agree to regular monitoring and customer service standards.” Interested companies or individuals may contact Director of Membership Development Sherrie Prince by phone (706) 860-0000, or via e-mail: SPrince@C21LarryMiller.com.

About CENTURY 21 Larry Miller Realty (www.C21LarryMiller.com.)

CENTURY 21 Larry Miller Realty, founded in 1985, is the Augusta metropolitan area’s largest Century 21 Real Estate Corporation franchisee. The firm, which offers full-service real estate capabilities, operates three local offices: in Evans, Georgia; in Thomson, Georgia; and in Richmond County. Licensed in both Georgia and South Carolina, CENTURY 21 Larry Miller Realty’s service area includes RichmondCounty, Columbia County, Burke County, McDuffie County, Warren County,Lincoln County and Jenkins County in Georgia, plus Aiken County and EdgefieldCounty in South Carolina. For more information, call Frank Stacey at 706-860-0765.

About Century 21 Real Estate LLC

Century 21 Real Estate LLC (www.century21.com) is the franchisor of the world’s largest residential real estate sales organization, providing comprehensive training, management, administrative and marketing support for the CENTURY 21 System. The System is comprised of more than 8,300 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices in 63 countries and territories worldwide. Century 21Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation (NYSE: H), the world’s largest real estate franchisor.

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