Delta Currents April 2016

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DELTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS速 April 2016 w w w. d e l t a a o r . c o m

HELLO DELTA ASSOCIATION! Byron Bogaard

The RCE designation exemplifies

Board of Directors at

experience, and commitment to

recently met with the the Delta Association D.A.R. 2016 PRESIDENT ERROL MOONEY

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of REALTORS® and was named

Interim CEO for the Association. Byron

brings a great deal of

experience and vibrant energy to help us during this time of transition.

Byron has worked for other

REALTOR® Associations in the past.

He brings a great deal of knowledge

and understanding to the structure of our organization and how it works.

He has traveled to meetings for

both the California and National

Association of REALTORS® and has several CEO/Association Executive

designations through the University of Chicago and the National Association of REALTORS®.

One is the RCE designation, which

goal-oriented AEs with drive, professional growth.

Byron has also owned and

operated other businesses and startups.

The Board’s goal is to have

Byron compile information and help

us come up with our ideal candidate qualifications and characteristics.

Once that is in place, we want to have a transparent and open hiring process to make sure we find the best long term candidate.

In addition to making sure we hire

the right candidate, he will help our Association

with completing all the

standards, goals, and

events set for us this year.

is the only professional designation

Please join me

Association Executives.

Byron!

designed specifically for REALTOR®

in welcoming

Byron Bogaard

2016 OFFICERS

Delta Association of REALTORS® 3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Suite 200, Antioch, CA 94531 Phone 925 757 8283

CONTINUING DIRECTORS

Angela Johns Jodi Marfia Lori Ogorchock Denise Stewart Cecily Tippery

Fax 925 757 8393 info@deltaaor.com STAFF

NEW DIRECTORS

Byron Bogaard Interim Executive Director byron@deltaaor.com

A vacancy will be created when Ralph Garrow

Tonia Nielsen Chief Operations Officer tonia@deltaaor.com

Lisa Dukellis-Mitchener Bernie Lachney

steps in the Treasurer position.

REALTORS® interested in being appointed to the board of directors should notify the executive officer for consideration.

Barbara Baham, Members Service Director barbara@deltaaor.com

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DELTA

Association of

REALTORS®

Jean Ruelas Manager- Retail Operations jean@deltaaor.com

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Errol Mooney, President Mary Jane Dukellis, President-Elect Ralph Garrow, Treasurer James Britto, Immediate Past President

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REALTORS速 John Albright Intero Real Estate 8640 Brentwood Blvd. #D, Brentwood 634-1116 FAX 240-9020 Ed Barriskill Keller Williams 191 Sand Creek Rd. Ste. 100, Brentwood 634-0033 FAX 634-4427 Jeffrey McThorn Keller Williams 191 Sand Creek Rd., Ste. 100, Brentwood 634-0033 FAX 634-4427

Tony Tiscareno Ralph Garrow Real Estate 1312 A Street, Antioch 757-3770 FAX 754-9146 Lisa Ellingson Realty One Group Elite 5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 978-1100 FAX 706-8203 Debra Silva Realty One Group Elite 5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 978-1100 FAX 706-8203

Julio Najarro 191 Sand Creek Rd., Ste. 100, Brentwood 634-0033 FAX 634-4427

Javier Bahamonde RE/MAX Accord 313 Sycamore Valley Rd.,West, Danville 838-4100 FAX 362-0400

Sean Towyenis Keller Williams 191 Sand Creek Rd., Ste. 100, Brentwood 634-0033 FAX 634-4427

A Jerry Fisher RE/MAX Blue Line 4849 Lone Tree Way, Ste. C, Antioch 776-1100 FAX 776-5085

Christopher Bannerman Realty One Group Elite 5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 978-1100 FAX 706-8203

Marilyn Novo RE/MAX Today 367 Civic Dr., Ste. 7, Pleasant Hill 938-2980 FAX 826-5794

Lynda Magni Ridgewater Real Estate 9000 Brentwood Blvd., Ste. C, Brentwood 634-4611 FAX 634-5264 Cynthia MacDermott Sasville Properties 1555 Riverlake Rd., Ste. M, Discovery Bay 513-4483 FAX 420-6171 BROKERS Donald Parscal Camelot Properties 1676 Brush Creek Place, Danville 323-8509 Carl Phillips Carl B. Phillips 547 Belmont Ct., Brentwood 916-217-5798 MEMBERS ON THE MOVE Allen Bush Intero Real Estate 8640 Brentwood Blvd., #D, Brentwood 634-1116 FAX 240-9020

DRCSF Bowling Tournament EBRD Paragon 5 Essentials EBRD CloudCMA & RPR LGR Meeting LCRC Meeting Budget & Finance Meeting Executive Committee Meeting Delta Realtor Community Foundation Board Meeting DRCSF Board Meeting Board of Directors Meeting Annual Membership Meeting CAR Meetings Sacramento

2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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May 6 May 8 May 10-14 May 12 May 13 May 17 May 19 May 26 May 30

Day at the Races Delta Harvest Run NAR Meetings Washington D.C. Delta Realtor Community Foundation Board Meeting LGR Meeting Budget & Finance Meeting Executive Committee Meeting Board of Directors Meeting DAR Closed Memorial Day

10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Jun 9 Jun 10 Jun 14 Jun 16 Jun 23

Delta Community Service Foundation Board Meeting LGR Meeting Budget & Finance Meeting Executive Committee Meeting Board of Directors Meeting

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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TOURS IN EFFECT IN OUR SERVICE AREA:

DELTA-ANTIOCH/PITTSBURG/BAY POINT Every Thursday 8:30am • $2:00 Group uses Paragon to Schedule homes on tour. Must attend the Marketing Meeting the Morning of the tour to confirm open house. This tour is a CARAVAN tour. Group leaves together and visits all the homes on tour.

Meet D.A.R., 3428 Hillcrest Ave, Ste. 200, Antioch Contact Ramesh Suman - Majestic Homes 925-779-1234

THE EAST CONTRA COSTA NETWORKING MEETING Every Tuesday 8:30am • $5 Group uses Paragon to schedule homes on tour. No need to attend the meeting prior to put home on tour. Food can be served.

Meet BJ’s Restaurant (Streets of Brentwood)

365 Sand Creek Rd., Brentwood Contact Cathie Marples 925-699-8880 OAKLEY/BETHEL ISLAND/KNIGHTSEN Every Wednesday 8:30am • $2 Group will use Paragon to schedule homes on tour Meet Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main Street, Oakley Contact Dan Barnes, Tour Coordinator 925-759-4648

MARKETING MEETINGS & TOUR SCHEDULE

CONTRA COSTA REALTORS® IN MOTION Contra Costa NORTH: Martinez, Pacheco,Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, Clayton, Clyde Tuesday 8:30 a.m. • $10 • Doors open at 8:00 for breakfast Meet Centre Concord • 5298 Clayton Rd. • Concord, CA Contact www.ccrim.info REALTORS® Marketing Association Contra Costa SOUTH: Danville, San Ramon, Blackhawk, Diablo, Alamo Thursday 8:30 a.m. • $5 • Doors open at 8:00 for breakfast Meet San Ramon Community Center • 12501 Alcosta Blvd.

San Ramon, CA Contact www.RMAtoday.com

INFORMAL TOURS

Martinez, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, Clayton, Clyde, Rossmoor, Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga Tuesday between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Danville, San Ramon, Blackhawk, Diablo, Alamo Thursday between 9:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

Rick Management Seminar Presented by CRES Insurance Service and Old Republic Home Protection Friday, April 15, 2016 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

RSVP Amada Spencer 800-282-7131 ext. 1295 or amandas@orhp.com Getting Your VA Loan Accepted The Keys to Writing a VA Contract Presented by Laura Cunha Tuesday, April 19, 2016 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

RSVP to sonya@stonecrestlending.net or 625-1471 Renovation Lending The Loan Ladies, Prospect Mortgage Wednesday, April 20, 2016 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Fee is $16 for 3 Credit hour Continuing Education Course RSVP the Loan Ladies 706-6703 or Theloanladies@prospectmtg.com

ALL CLASSES ARE HELD AT THE DELTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® 3428 HILLCREST AVENUE, SUITE 200, ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE NOTED.

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EBRDI Paragon Training Free to MLS Subscribers Steven Pean, Instructor Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Paragon 5 Essentials 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

CloudCMA and RPR 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

To register call EBRDI at 363-2333 Or logon to EBRDI.com

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Legislative Day 2015 Wednesday, April 27th Once a year RELATORS® from all over the state meet in Sacramento to meet with their Legislators and discuss the hot topics that could affect their real estate business.

Believe it or not, we have a very strong voice at the Capital – And we need to be seen!

Join with other REALTORS® for this one day event at no cost to you.

More information to come soon.