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RV/MH Hall of Fame at 90-Percent of Ingram Family $100,000 Challenge Grant It wasn't exactly a prayer when Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Hall of Fame ad Museum (Hall), said on July 3, 2012, "Even though contributions ranging from $5 to $2,500 continue to come in, we will need an "angel" or two who will follow the example of Marcus Lemonis (chairman of CampingWorld, Inc., and Good Sam Enterprises, LLC.) and Don Wallace (co-founder of Lazydays RV Super Center) who each donated $25,000 (to- ward the Ingram Family's $100,000 Challenge Grant.)" However, a prayer could not have been bet- ter answered. Searer's "angels" have stepped forward. In the first two weeks of July, more than $30,000 has been donated toward the Ingram Challenge, bringing the total received to date to $90,055, or 90% of the goal. Searer said, "That leaves only $9,945 to be raised before the August 31 deadline." Those "angels" included Roy Beck (retired co-founder of The Beck Corporation) and Jason Lippert (chairman of Lippert Components Inc), who each donated $10,000 and Bill Fenech (former Thor Industries executive), who contributed $5,000. Searer said, "Everyone at the Hall really ap- preciates all those who have generously con- tributed to this campaign." According to Searer, 54 individuals, com- panies and organizations have contributed to the $100,000 challenge with donations ranging from $5 to $25,000. The see a complete list of donor so far, visit www.rvmhhalloffame.org/ Ingramdonorreport.cfm. Searer said, "I'm hopeful that we can reach our goal by August 6 which is the date of the Class of 2012 Induction Dinner and Annual Golf Classic. It would be a great addition to the celebration to be able to announce during those ceremonies that we have reached our goal ahead of schedule." One-hundred percent of the challenge grant Monroe & Giordano Arrange $3,750,000 Financing on FloridaMfd.Home Community Monroe & Giordano, a Tampa based Mortgage Company, arranged through its national lending sources, a permanent loan of $3,750,000 on Alafia Riverfront Manufactured Home Community in Riverview, Florida. The loan is non- recourse with a term of 10 years and 30-year amortization.Monroe&Giordano closed the last loan on Alafia Riverfront in 1995. Alafia RiverfrontManufacturedHome Community is an excellent quality all age community built in 1984. It contains 96 sites on 20 acres with approximately 80%double wide homes currently in place. The community sits on a picturesque bluff over the Alafia River, which runs into Tampa Bay. Amenities include a clubhouse, swim- ming pool, fishing dock, boat docks and shuffle board court. J. CaryMonroe,Michael B. Giordano,Matt Gentile and Glenda Rice with over 60 years experience in commercial real estate lending, have established the commercialmortgage banking firmofMonroe& Giordano which is active primarily in the Southeastern United States. The firm represents numerous lenders that are extremely ac- tive for properties of these types. Monroe & Giordano have proven they have the ability to provide their borrowers creative solutions based on each borrower's unique needs. Monroe & Giordano have offices in Tampa, Florida and may be reached at 813-229-5055. contributions will go toward paying down the Hall's bank loan at 1st Source Bank and all gifts are tax deductable. What a difference a year makes. At last year's induction dinner, the mood was far from optimistic about the future the RV/MH Hall of Fame. But that has all changed now and the future of the Hall looks great. Searer said, "I encourage everyone to attend this year's induction dinner. Come and see firsthand our progress in bringing the Hall back from the brink." For those who would like to make reserva- tions for the induction dinner and/or the golf classic -- or to make a contribution toward the Ingram family's $100,000 challenge grant, please visit the Hall's secure web site, www.rvmhhalloffame.org. Reservations or donations can also be made by mail, phone or fax. If paying by check or money order, make payable to the RV/MH Hall of Fame. Econo-Mend to Your Bottomboard Mending Problems Part #EM 4165T The Economical Solution • 4"x165Woven Polyethylene Bottomboard Material • Specially Coated with Acrylic Adhesive to Allow Bonding with Mobile Home Bottomboard • No "Hard To Handle" Release Paper • Not Affected by Temperature or Humidity MB Products& Sales Products for the Manufactured Housing Industry For Nearest Distributor call 336-210-6759 No. 12 on Get It Quick Page AUGUST 2012 19 THE JOURNAL