Delta Currents June 2012

D elta A ssociation o f Realto rs 速 J UNE 2012 www.deltaaor.com Flaming June, by Fredrick Lord Leighton (1830-1896)

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First of all, we reported on some of the items that are impacting all Realtors in California and nationally. This has to do with bulk sale of foreclosure properties that will be rented for approximately five years. Second, the issuance of visa’s for foreign investors when they buy homes as a principle residence in the United States. Your California representatives have lobbied our State and National representatives in regards to bulk sales, mortgage interest deduction and short sale problems.

At our Broker Meeting, we shared the organizational structure of CAR and the process and dialogue that goes into making decisions. We each are assigned specific committees to attend and then share our knowledge with the other Contra Costa representatives and our members.

We attended Housing, Taxation and Regulatory, Standard Forms, Local Government Relations, MLS and Business Technology, Membership, and Legislative (California) and Federal Committee, Land Use and

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Environmental, Public Policy, Professional Standards, Risk Management, YPN, HAF and more. Please see our individual writeups and check out CAR.org for specific information.

Local Association Presidents and sometimes President Elects also attend an early morning Leadership Forum that discussed Strategic Planning for the Association in relation to goals, budgeting and working with your Executive Officer.

2013 President Don Faught created a “Faces of Leadership” video that he graciously shared, in absentia, with us at our local meeting. To me, this was the highlight in that there were “Faces” of national leaders but we could also create “Faces” of your local leaders.

We are all leaders in some capacity whether it is creating a plan for a family outing, working on local charity or community boards or yes, being an association leader of some sort.

Leadership starts at home and your Board is working tirelessly for you. We need your involvement and your participation to be successful if we are to be a local resource inspiring excellence for our members and that means YOU!

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W EL C O M E TO 2 0 1 2 !

2012 D AR Presi den t C ECILY TIPP ERY •

What’s in it for Me? That is the most common question underlying most membership questions. How can the Board help me grow my business?

How can we accomplish more, and what are the new technologies that are available to meet our clients changing needs? These questions and others are what every Association member is asking every day.

At our recent Broker meeting on May 24, 2012, we attempted to answer some of those questions.

Applications for Director, President-Elect and Treasurer are available at the Board office and on-line. We are also thinking of asking those who want to participate on a committee to complete a quick application and information sheet to keep on file and to get you involved with passion.

Cecily Tippery, President Cynthia Alfred, President-Elect

James Britto, Treasurer Ralph Garrow, Jr., Immediate Past President John Bedford, Secretary

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JUNE 2012 Delta Association of REALTORS速 3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Suite 200, Antioch, CA 94531 Phone 925 757 8283 Fax 925 757 8393 info@deltaaor.com Delta Currents is the official monthly publication of the Delta Association of Realtors速. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of this publication, errors may occur. DAR shall not be held liable for misinformation, typographical errors, omissions, and/or misprints in editorial and/or advertising materials.

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Discovery Bay/ByroN Marketing Meeting & Tour 1st and 3rd Tuesday Board Walk Grill at the Marina, Discovery Bay 9:00am • $1 For more information call LeeAnn Seamann 634-2224 at Marples & Associates Group does use Paragon to schedule homes on tour.

Tours are Caravan and must be in by Noon on Monday.

Oakley/Bethel Island/ BRENTWOOD/KNIGHTSEN Marketing Meeting & Tour Every Wednesday Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main Street, Oakley • 8:30am • $2 For more information contact Dan Barnes, Tour Coordinator, 759-4648.

Group will use Paragon to schedule homes on tour.

CONTRA COSTA REALTORS® IN MOTION CONTRA COSTA NORTH Martinez, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, Clayton, Clyde Every Tuesday 8:30am • $10 Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Rd., Concord Doors open at 8am for breakfast www.ccrim.info

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ANTIOCH/PITTSBURG/BAYPOINT Every Tuesday Delta Associatioan of REALTORS® 3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Ste. 200, Antioch 8:30am • $2 For more information call Ramesh Suman, Majestic Homes, 779-1234, or Ralph Garrow Jr., Ralph Garrow Real Estate, 366-6676

REALTORS® MARKETING ASSOCIATION CONTRA COSTA SOUTH Danville, San Ramon, Blackhawk, Diablo, Alamo Every Thursday San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon 8:30am • $5 Doors open at 8am for breakfast No formal tour www.RMAtoday.com

INFORMAL TOURS Martinez, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, Clayton,Clyde, Rossmoor, Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga Tuesday between 9:00am and 2:00pm Danville, San Ramon, Blackhawk, Diablo, Alamo Thursday between 9:00am & 2:00pm

2012 second period REALTOR ASSOCIATION DUES

Invoices for the semi-annual dues for the Delta Association of REALTORS were emailed to members on May 29.All bills are due by July 1, 2012. A late fee of $25 will be applied to all unpaid accounts on July 11, 2012.Members may remit payment by check to the DAR office or pay on-line at the

association website: www.DeltaAOR.com using a Visa or MasterCard. If you have not received your emailed invoice, please contact the DAR staff immediately at (925) 757-8283.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

REALTORS速 Paula Pioletti BHG Mason McDuffie Real Estate 5887 A Lone Tree Way, Antioch 776-2740 FAX 776-2741

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE Shari Haags is now with Better Homes Mann & Associates at 3413 Deer Valley Rd., Antioch, 779-0600 FAX 779-0651

Martin Carlin Intero Real Estate Service 5541 Lone Tree Way, Ste; 150, Antioch 516-9090 FAX 513-0986

Cynthia La France is now with Better Homes Mann & Associates at 3413 Deer Valley Rd., Antioch, 779-0600 FAX 779-0651

Thao Moll Keller Williams 191 Sand Creek Rd, Ste;100, Brentwood 634-0033 FAX 634-4427

Lisa Oerlemans is now with Better Homes Mann & Associates at 3413 Deer Valley Rd., Antioch, 779-0600 FAX 779-0651

Diana Partain Keller Williams 191 Sand Creek Rd., Ste; 100, Brentwood 634-0033 FAX 634-4427 Michael Duffy Marples & Associates 8340 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 634-8040 FAX 634-0509 Sharon Reno Realty World Pigati & Russell 100 Cortona Way, Ste; 100, Brentwood 513-4004 FAX Maria Alvarez-Quesada RE/MAX Blue Line 5005 Lone Tree Way, #C, Antioch 634-4500 FAX 420-5831 Angelic D. Dunning Rick Fuller Inc. 5079 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 238-0160 FAX 235-1070 BROKERS Marian Pontes Realty World Providence 101 H Street, Ste; 11, Antioch 519-8767 FAX 405-3723

Rosemarie Villanueva is now with Better Homes Mann & Associates at 3413 Deer Valley Rd., Antioch, 779-0600 FAX 779-0651 Dianna True Schollmeier is now with Marples & Associates at 8340 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, 634-7774 FAX 534-4782

Diana McGee is now with RE/MAX Blue Line, 5005 Lone Tree Way, Ste; C, Antioch 754-6100 FAX 754-6120 Lesley Belcher is now with WR Properties at 651 First St., Brentwood, 634-3100 FAX 634-3190 Sergio Donoso is now with WR Properties at 651 First St., Brentwood, 634-3100 FAX 634-3190

Miok Kim is now with WR Properties at 651 First St., Brentwood 634-3100 FAX 634-3190 Office Change of address RE/MAX Blue Line on Eagle Rock Way, Ste B, Brentwood is now located at 2200 San Creek Rd. Ste. E, Brentwood

New Members Orientation Wednesday, June 13, 2012 8:30am – 12:00pm To register call DAR 757-8283 Short Sales & Loan Modification Chase Bank Thursday, June 14, 2012 9:00am – 12:00pm To register call DAR 757-8283 45 Hour Renew Duane Gomer Thursday, June 14th 1:00pm – 4:00pm Members $72 text books/$62 CD Non – Members $82 text books/$72 CD To register call DAR 757-8283 EBRDI Paragon Training Free to MLS Subscribers Steven Pean, Instructor Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:00am – 12:00pm Paragon 5 Essentials (Lecture) 1:00pm – 4:00pm CMAs, Listingbook and Cloud(Lecture) To register call EBRDI at 363-2333 or logon to EBRDI.com

Attracting New Clients & A Steady Stream of Prospects Hobbs & Herder Thursday, June 21, 2012 10:00am – 11:00am To register call DAR 757-8283 System, Tips and Techniques for the Busy Real Estate Agent Brian Sharp, Instructor Wednesday, June 27, 2012 9:00am – 12:00pm To register call DAR 757-8283 All Classes are held at the Delta Association of REALTORS®, 3428 Hillcrest Ave., Ste: 200, Antioch, except as otherwise noted.

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40 Craneway Pavilion 1414 Harbour Way South, Marina District, Richmond Buffet luncheon serving cheese raviolis and Mary’s herb roasted chicken, BoilerHouse salad, rolls with butter. non-alcoholic beverage station and assorted baked cookies for dessert.

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June

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Delta Harvest Run Meeting 12:00pm - 1:30pm

June

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Business & Technology Committee Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am

June

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Public Relations Committee Meeting 1:30pm - 2:30pm

June

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New Members Orientation 8:30am - 12:00pm

June

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Local Government Relations’ Committee Meeting 11:30am - 1:30pm

June

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45 hours Continue Education Class, Duane Gomer Seminar 1:00pm - 4:00pm

June

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Membership Committee Meeting 11:00am - 12:00pm

June

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Delta Realtor Community Service Foundation 1:30pm -

June

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Delta Harvest Run Meeting 12:00pm - 1:30pm

June

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Executive Meeting 12:00pm - 1:30pm

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Strategic Planning Committee Meeting 2:00pm -

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Budget & Finance Committee Meeting 10:00am - 11:30am

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Education Committee Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Board of Directors Meeting 9:00am - 11:30pm

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DAR Closed Independence Day

July

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Business & Technology Committee Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am

July

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New Members Orientation 8:30am - 12:00pm

July

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Local Government Relations Committee Meeting 11:30am - 1:30pm

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Membership Committee Meeting 11:00am - 12:00pm

July

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2012 C.A.R. President’s Regional Lunch 11:30am – 2:00pm

Honoring LeFrancis Arnold

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Delta Realtor Community Service Foundation 1:30pm - 3:00pm

July

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Executive Committee Meeting 12:00pm - 1:00pm

July

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Strategic Planning Committee Meeting 2:00pm -

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Budget & Finance Meeting 10:00am - 11:30am

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Education Committee Meeting 2:00pm -

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Bylaws Committee Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am

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Board of Directors Meeting 9:00am - 11:30am

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Shawn Stewart, National Property Inspections

Proper Ventilation and Insulation for Traditional Attic Spaces

Improper venting and inadequate amounts of insulation can reduce the life expectancy of the average type of roof coverings- composite and wood. In warmer temperatures, this can crack and blister shingles, and in colder temperatures, cause ice dams and moisture problems, including condensation and mold.

In warmer climates and temperatures, the ambient temperature in a traditionally vented attic should be no more than 25 to 30 degrees warmer than what the outside ambient temperature is.

Ventilation In order to achieve the correct amount of ventilation for a traditionally vented attic, building standards have established for every 150 sq. ft. of footprint layout there should be 1 ft. total of upper and lower ventilation opening. This can be achieved by a combination of soffit vents and static vents, soffit and ridge vents, soffit and gable vents or soffit vents and power ventilators.

Insulation With today’s building standards, the recommended amount of insulation should be about an R-40, which is equivalent to about 12 to 14 inches of blown-in or loose fill insulation.

In colder climates, ice dams can occur when there is a combination of inadequate ventilation and insulation.

Condensation and Mold It typically takes several things to start a mold problem: moisture, water or condensation, temperatures 60 degrees or warmer, and lack of air flow or movement.

Contributing factors to attics and moisture problems are bathroom exhaust fans that either terminate in the attic or terminate at a soffit vent opening.

A 50 CFM exhaust fan doesn’t stand a chance against a 10 to 15 mph updraft wind entering a soffit vent. Bathroom exhaust fans must terminate to an independent opening or to an upper vent opening, depending upon jurisdictional rules.

For additional information contact Shawn Stewart, CCI, National Property Inspection, at 925-628-6905 or deltainspection@gmail.com.

Mike and Shawn Stewart

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The Delta Association of REALTORS® Education Committee Presents

Risk Management Seminar Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Instructor: Shannon B. Jones Partner/Owner Shannon B. Jones Law Group Hear from a top Attorney!

She will cover: Short Sales REOs Inspection and Disclosure issues Agent trouble issues And More.

Where: Date: Time:

Delta Association of REALTORS® 3428 Hillcrest Ave., Ste: 200, Antioch Tuesday, August 7, 2012 10:00am – 12:00pm

Shannon B. Jones is a Partner/Owner in the Shannon B. Jones Law Group and Diablo Mediation Services – She represents parties in litigation and transactions with a particular emphasis in real estate and general business. She specializes in representing real estate agents, brokerages and parties in real estate transactions and disputes, including general counseling and dispute avoidance. She currently represents over 6,000 real estate agents in the State of California. Additional experience includes: commercial litigation and transactions; construction defect litigation; premises liability; unlawful detainer actions; insurance litigation; and partnership and corporate disputes. Ms. Jones is approved by the California Association of REALTORS® as defense counsel for real estate brokerages.

(Reservations are required; contact the DAR office at 757-8283) www.deltaaor.com DeltaCurrents

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Delta Association of REALTORS® presents

B rian S harp Systems, Tips and Techniques for the Busy Real Estate Agent.

Overwhelmed? You need this class! Find out how to use systems (both computer and physical) to more efficiently manage all the details of your business better serve your clients and eliminate stress for you.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012 Delta Association of REALTORS® 3428 Hillcrest Ave., Suite 200, Antioch 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. To reserve you seat call 757-8283 Topic to be discussed How to get your physical, email and voicemail inboxes cleared out and keep them that way.

How to automate preparing for buyers and sellers (especially short sales sellers) How to set up your computer desktop to quickly access files, programs, websites How to go paperless How to set up and use a task list so you never forget a to-do, but each day your task list “magically” cleans itself so only your MOST important task for the day appear in propriety order.

How to have all your listings, transactions and short sale info at your fingertips without lugging around all your files.

This class will cover how to automate task that you do routinely, put the information you need at your fingertips, and how to handle all the different “inboxes” in your life (email, texts, voicemail, mail, etc.) son NOTHING falls through the cracks or gets forgotten!!

Brian will cover concepts and specifics.

This means it doesn’t matter what computer, phone or database you use, etc., because the concepts apply to all of us. Specifics for several common programs and tell you exactly what button to press and when. So this is for Mac users, PC users, novices and computer geeks alike!

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Thursday, June 14th at 1:00 p.m.

3428 Hillcrest Ave. #200, Antioch

To test on the five 3-hour courses this day you must receive materials by Tuesday, June 12th

WHAT THE PROGRAM WILL COVER • All students will receive the 3 hour mandatory courses of agency, ethics, trust funds, fair housing, risk management and a 30 hour consumer protection course by textbook or CD. • Although this meeting is not mandatory to renew your license through the use of our continuing education courses, it is our most popular.

• You will test on the 3 hour courses at the site and will receive passwords to test online later on the 30 hour course. All testing in accordance with current DRE rules.

Anyone who fails an exam can take a second test at no cost any time within one year from date of registration or take the optional review again at no cost.

Courses are for all licensees. These courses are approved for Continuing Education Credit by the California Department of Real Estate. However, this approval does not constitute an endorsement of the views or opinions which are expressed by the course sponsor, instructor, author or lecturers. DRE Sponsor #0054

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12:45 p.m. Registration 1:00 p.m. Course review 3:00 p.m. Exams

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Realtors® will be voting on two separate issues beginning on Thursday, July 17, 2012

You’ll be voting for three director positions on the Board of

Directors, along with a President-Elect and a Treasurer for 2013.

And you’ll be asked to vote YES or NO on a proposed change to DAR’s bylaws. Here’s some background for you:

Delta’s bylaws allow the board of directors to amend the bylaws under most circumstances. There are some exceptions where

bylaws changes require a vote of the membership, for example; a change affecting the membership rights as to voting, dissolution, redemption , or transfer of membership.

Notwithstanding the above, once the directors make any change, the change must be published for 45 days so that any member

who disagrees with the change can circulate a petition amongst

the members to request that the membership be allowed to vote yes or no on the change.

Members were previously informed that the Board of Directors

had agreed to amend the bylaws to remove verbiage that limited the number of persons serving on DAR’s board of directors to

no more than 2 persons from any one real estate office. In other words, the recommended change would allow more than two

persons from any one office to serve on the Board of Directors without limit.

Subsequently, a petition was turned in requiring this matter

to be placed on the ballot for eligible members to vote YES or NO on the issue.

If you vote YES, you will be approving the action of the Board of Directors to remove provisions that limit the number of directors

to be elected from any one office to 2 members so that more than two from the same office could serve on the board.

If you vote NO, the bylaws remain unchanged.

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From Association Executive, John Bedford

Valerie Herschel My name is Valerie Herschel. I work for Better Homes and Garden Mason –McDuffie. I have always had an interest in Real Estate and I am very excited to start this new career. I have two small dogs and enjoy hiking, swimming and all outdoor activities.

Cliff Olson Just finished up working at Golden Hills Community Church, as High School Pastor. My venture into Real Estate allows me to pursue my passion. I am in the process of launching a non-profit ministry focused on high school short – term missions. I have been married for 23 years and have 3 great kids.

Keith Rundles My name is Keith Rundles and I am reentering the Real Estate market. I am a father of three and just recently a new grandfather of a wonderful baby girl. I love to be with family and any sports activity. I have joined

Mike Stoiber, LUTCF 130 E Leland Rd Ste B Pittsburg, CA. 94565-4954 925-432-2961 Fax 925-432-8219 License #315314

Mike.stoiber.b8rf@statefarm.com Visit my website for helpful information

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Shiva Hale My name is Shiva Hale and I am affiliated with Warren Properties and Associates in Brentwood. I love being in the Real Estate business because it gives me the chance to have the freedom of making my own destiny.

On my free time I love to mountain bike and hike. I am also a proud mother of four wonderful boys. Thank You

JDK & Associates and look forward to a prosperous future.

Glenda Walker I became a Realtor because I enjoy meeting people and I get pleasure out of getting the buyer their first home.

I am now working for Carol Gwin Realty. I have worked in the past with Prudential, Re/Max Associates and Morning Star.

Crystal Huffman My name is Crystal Huffman. I enjoy doing all outdoor activities and spending time with my husband John.

Miok Kim I became a Real Estate Agent in February 2012 and joined Intero but as of 5/4/12 I became a member of WR Properties. I’m a single mom of two kids (18 & 20 yrs old). I love to go shopping and enjoy good movies and outdoor activities.

I also have 3 four legged kids, (2 dogs and 1 guinea pig) whom I adore.

Angela Pena I am Angela Pena with JDK & Associates Realty. I am a part of the Brentwood community serving as a mentor to youth and young adults in surrounding areas. Married 28 yrs, 5 children, 6 grandchildren. Serving our community to help fulfill dreams 2 homes at a time.

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Delta Association of REALTORS®

Application for Consideration as an Officer or Director 2013 Please print or type applicable information and return by Friday, June 15, 2012 to: Delta Association of REALTORS® 3428 Hillcrest Ave, Suite 200, Antioch, CA 94531 Phone(925)757-8283, Fax: (925) 757-8393, email: john@deltaaor.com

Name ___________________________ Company ____________________________________ Business Address _______________________________________________________________ Phone Number_________________ Would like to be considered for: CHOOSE ONLY ONE [ ] Board of Directors [ ] Treasurer [ ] President-Elect DRE Licensed since ___________ DAR Member since _____________

Broker or Salesperson License

Email Address _____________________________________________________

(Circle one)

Have you received any NAR Code of Ethics violations and/or violations of other membership duties in this or any other association of REALTORS® within the past three years? ________No ___________Yes If yes: Please provide the details: Are there any unsatisfied discipline pending at the DAR? ____________ No _____________Yes Briefly explain why you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors: _________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Briefly outline the specific skills you bring, or contributions you hope to make, to the Board: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Briefly describe what REALTOR® Designations you hold, your academic, professional background and other relevant experiences: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Prior or current service on DAR Board of Directors ____________________________________________

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Prior or current service on DAR Committees _________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Prior service on any other REALTOR® associations or boards _________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Prior or current service on any other REALTOR® organization (i.e. WCR, CRS, GRI etc.) _____________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Prior or current service to the California Association of REALTORS® ______________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Prior or current service to the National Association of REALTORS® _______________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Service to your Community _______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ You are required to submit a digital photo and a candidate statement of 250 words or less.

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the foregoing information is true. If nominated and subsequently elected, I agree to serve in the position for which I am applying. I further agree to abide by the Director’s Conflict of Interest statement, including a Director’s Code of Conduct Statement. D.A.R. is authorized to publish the attached Candidate Statement and digital photo Date ______________________ Applicant ________________________________________________ Applicants must be members of the Delta Association of REALTORS® in good standing. Application must be submitted no later than Friday, June 15, 2012. See next page (4) for additional qualifications to hold office.

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Delta Association of REALTORS® Appendix “A” to Policy Manual

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTION AS AN OFFICER OR DIRECTOR (rev Aug 31, 2011*) General Requirements for Officers and Directors: (a)

(b)

Nominees for the position of Officer or Director shall meet the following minimum eligibility criteria: 1)

Possess a current, valid California real estate license, or appraisal certification or licensure from an appraisal certification or licensure from an appropriate regulatory agency of the State of California.

2)

Be a REALTOR® member in good standing of the A.O.R. for at least one year, whose financial obligations to the A.O.R. are paid in full and whose dues are current.

3)

Be of sound professional character conducting business in compliance with the NAR Code of Ethics. All final findings of NAR Code of Ethics violations and violations of other membership duties in this or any other association of REALTORS® within the past three years, and any unsatisfied discipline pending at the A.O.R. shall be taken into consideration when determining qualifications.

4)

Not serve concurrently as an Officer or Director of another local or regional Board/Association of REALTORS®, or its MLS. State and National Association service excluded.

5)

Be associated full time with an established office within the jurisdictional boundaries of the A.O.R.

6)

Shall have served as a committee member, director or officer of any A.O.R for at least one year.

7)

Meet other requirements as may be established, as policy by the Board of Directors.

President-Elect Any person nominated for President-Elect must: 1)

Have been a REALTOR® member of the A.O.R. for two years immediately preceding nomination, and

2)

Have completed two years of uninterrupted service as A.O.R. Director prior to taking office as President-Elect.

The President-Elect shall automatically succeed to the Office of President.

(c)

Treasurer. Any person nominated for Treasurer must: 1)

Have been a REALTOR® member of the A.O.R. for two years, and

2)

Have completed any one year of uninterrupted service as a Director or Officer prior to taking office as Treasurer, and

3)

Have one year of prior experience on the Budget and Finance Committee of the A.O.R. prior to taking office as Treasurer or have a college degree in accounting or have held the position of treasurer, controller or CFO of another organization.

No more than two Directors, including elected Officers, from any one office shall be elected to serve on the Board of Directors at any one time. For the purposes of this policy, “any one office” shall be defined as having the same responsible broker also referred to as the Designated Realtor® * By action of the Board of Directors 8/11/2011

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8.5 x 11

HALF PAGE HORIZONTAL

7.5 X 5

• Space reservations are due the 20th of prior month • Camera-ready artwork is due the 24th of prior month. We will design your ad at no charge, and you may change it at no cost throughout your contract.

HALF PAGE VERTICAL

3.65 X 10

QUARTER PAGE

3.65 X 5

BUSINESS CARD

3.5 x 2

2011 ADVERTISING RATES Effective 6/15/11

MEMBER RATES (per month) 6-12 months

Full Page Half Page (h or v) Quarter Page Business Card PREMIUM SPACE

Spread Inside Front

1-5 months

100 80 45 25

125 100 60 40

175 125

225 175

NON-MEMBER RATES (per month) 6-12 months

Full Page Half Page (h or v) Quarter Page Business Card

1-5 months

150 100 65 35

160 125 75 50

200 175

275 220

PREMIUM SPACE

Email contracts and artwork to michellemanos@gmail.com

Spread Inside Front

DeltaCurrents is published for the Delta Association of REALTORS® by MICHELLE MANOS DESIGN. For advertising information, contact Michelle Manos at michellemanos@gmail.com 831 869 5084.

deltacurrents PLACE YOUR AD IN

THE OFFICIAL ONLINE PUBLICATION OF THE DELTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

• DeltaCurrents is an eMagazine that features a link to your website.

• BUILD YOUR BRAND with an exciting ad - we will design it for you for free!

• AFFORDABLE RATES AND SIZES Preferred rates for DAR members and affiliates! NO LONG-TERM CONTRACTS! • STRATEGIC MARKETING DeltaCurrents is the official association magazine.

• CORE READERSHIP DeltaCurrents reaches some 1,000 REALTORS® and Affiliates in Eastern Contra Costa County - Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Pittsburg, and Oakley.

• EDITORIAL Articles feature issues of importance to the real estate community, including information about national, state, and local real estate news and statistics, government affairs, REALTOR® safety, legal issues, special events, technology, education, philanthropy, and more.

• FREE CREATIVE AD DEVELOPMENT Design services are free for advertisers! Contact your sales representative for details.

• DISTRIBUTION DeltaCurrents is emailed to REALTOR® and Affiliate members of the Delta Association of REALTORS® monthly.

Twelve annual issues are available as downloadable PDF’s on the Association’s website.

•THE PUBLISHER Michelle Manos Design specializes in publishing periodicals and other publications for REALTOR® associations, non-profit organizations, and many other businesses. The MMD team has nearly 40 years of experience in award-winning publishing, marketing, and graphic design programs. MMD serves clients throughout California and the USA.

AD SUBMISSION & SPECIFICATIONS

Page size is 8.5” x 11”

• Submit artwork as a pdf, eps, tif, psd, or packaged InDesign file FULL PAGE

8.5 x 11

HALF PAGE HORIZONTAL

7.5 X 5

• Space reservations are due the 20th of prior month • Camera-ready artwork is due the 24th of prior month. We will design your ad at no charge, and you may change it at no cost throughout your contract.

HALF PAGE VERTICAL

3.65 X 10

QUARTER PAGE

3.65 X 5

BUSINESS CARD

3.5 x 2

2011 ADVERTISING RATES Effective 6/15/11

MEMBER RATES (per month) 6-12 months

Full Page Half Page (h or v) Quarter Page Business Card PREMIUM SPACE

Spread Inside Front

1-5 months

100 80 45 25

125 100 60 40

175 125

225 175

NON-MEMBER RATES (per month) 6-12 months

Full Page Half Page (h or v) Quarter Page Business Card

1-5 months

150 100 65 35

160 125 75 50

200 175

275 220

PREMIUM SPACE

Email contracts and artwork to michellemanos@gmail.com

Spread Inside Front

DeltaCurrents is published for the Delta Association of REALTORS® by MICHELLE MANOS DESIGN. For advertising information, contact Michelle Manos at michellemanos@gmail.com 831 869 5084.