Delta Currents June 2015

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Halfway through the year… say it ain’t so!

improve our programs. It is with your input

Well, as you have likely been busy with the

and participation that we will continue to

spring selling season, your DAR Leadership

grow and remain a presence in the Delta

Team has been busy as well working for

region for years to come.

2015 DAR PRESIDENT JAMES BRITTO

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the good of the membership. I had the privilege to travel to Washington D.C. in

I am happy to share that our Delta

mid-May for the legislative meetings for

REALTORS® Community Service

National Association of REALTORS®. While

Foundation awarded several high school

there, with our local

scholarships this year

FPC (Federal Political

for outgoing high school

Coordinator) Scott

seniors. What a gift that

Macintyre, we met with

we can be a small part

Congressman Mark

in shaping our future.

DeSaulnier and shared

Please continue to support

our need for support

DRCSF events throughout

on REALTOR®-related

the year. Special thanks

bills and initiatives.

to the Antioch/Pittsburg

There was a lot of talk

Brokers’ Tour, for holding

about MLS and shared

splitting the entrance fee

data and new data feed

with the foundation, and to

systems. Pay attention: MLS is changing….

those who donated their split back to the Foundation. More than $1,000 was raised

Many of you are aware that NAR came

for DRCSF solely through the Antioch/

out with Core Standards and that each

Pittsburg tour fee donations.

Association was expected to become compliant. I am pleased to announce

Save the date for October 8-10 for the

that with hard work by DAR Executive

C.A.R. fall meetings which will be in

Leadership, DAR Staff, and brokers, we

San Jose this year! It is rare for these fall

have achieved 100% compliance with

meetings to be local to us here in NorCal.

regard to the non-member salesperson

Be sure to set aside a day or two to attend.

score. We will continue to monitor this to

“Tech Tuesday” is back! Visit www.car.

ensure we stay at 100%, but we’ve come

org – explore the site and especially the fall

a long way! Also, our Strategic Plan was

meetings.

approved by NAR, and our CEO John Bedford will finalize the documentation

Please participate in our committees and

aspect of this by the June 30 deadline.

consider running for a leadership position

What does this mean to you? Delta

within D.A.R. Contact James Britto or Errol

Association of REALTORS® is a strong,

Mooney for more info.

independent, and excellent resource to members and the community. We still

Happy Start of Summer!! I’d like to

need to increase our connection with the

share this quote I recently heard… “Meet

community, and we always have room to 2

difference with grace.”

2015 OFFICERS

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

2015 DIRECTORS

Fax 925 757 8393 info@deltaaor.com

John Canning Mary Jane Dukellis Angela Johns Ralph Garrow, Jr. Monica Malcuit Jodi Marfia Rena Provencio Denise Stewart Cecily Tippery STAFF

John Bedford, Association Executive NEW EMAIL JohnB@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.

Tonia Nielsen, Chief Operations Officer tonia@deltaaor.com

Delta Currents is published by Michelle Manos Design.

Jean Ruelas, Manager- Retail Operations jean@deltaaor.com

To advertise in Delta Currents, contact Michelle Manos at 831 869 5084 or michelle@michellemanosdesign.com

Barbara Baham, Members Service Director barbara@deltaaor.com

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James Britto, President Errol Mooney, President-Elect Lori Ogorchock, Treasurer Ron Keefer, Immediate Past President John Bedford, Secretary

JUNE 2015

DELTA DAR Hours

Association of

REALTORS速

TUESDAY - FRIDAY 8:00am - 5:00pm MONDAY 9:00am - 5:00pm

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ANTIOCH/PITTSBURG/BAYPOINT

Every Tuesday Delta Association of REALTORS® 3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Ste. 200, Antioch 8:30am • $2 Group uses Paragon to schedule homes on tour. Must attend the Marketing Meeting the Morning of tour to confirm open house.

For more information call Ramesh Suman, Majestic Homes, 779-1234, or Ralph Garrow Jr., Ralph Garrow Real Estate, 366-6676

OAKLEY/BETHEL ISLAND/BRENTWOOD/KNIGHTSEN MARKETING MEETING & TOUR Every Wednesday Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main Street, Oakley • 8:30am • $2 Group uses Paragon to schedule homes on tour.

For more information contact Dan Barnes,Tour Coordinator, 759-4648.

EAST CONTRA COSTA NETWORKING MEETING EFFECTIVE JUNE 2, 2015

Every Tuesday BJ’s Restaurant (Streets of Brentwood) 2365 Sand Creek Rd., Brentwood 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. Contact Cathie Marples, 925-699-8880.

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Election Committee Meeting

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

June 10

New Members Orientation

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

June 11

DRCSF Board Meeting

9:30 a.m.. - 11 a.m.

June 12

Local Government Relations Meeting

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

June 16

Budget & Finance Meeting

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

June 18

Executive Committee Meeting

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

June 25

Board of Directors Meeting

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

July 3

DAR Closed

July 8

New Members Orientation

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

July 9

DRCSF Board Meeting

9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

July 10

Local Government Relations Meeting

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

July 11

DRCSF Poker Tournament

6 p.m. - 10 a.m.

July 21

Budget & Finance Meeting

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

July 23

Executive Committee Meeting

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

July 30

Board of Directors

11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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REALTORS速 Ted Dickinson Intero Real Estate 1540 Discovery Bay, Discovery Bay 925-634-1111 FAX 634-0902 Courtney Augustin Keller Williams 191 Sand Creek Rd., Ste. 100, Brentwood 925-350-0250 FAX 925-634-4427 Gregory Phillips Keller Williams 191 Sand Creek Rd., Ste. 100, Brentwood 925-634-0033 FAX 925-634-4427 AnnMarie Barajas Perry Real Estate Team 5149 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 925-209-0658 FAX 877-839-8077 Renee Abizeid Prime Vintage Realty 340 West 2nd St., Antioch 925-350-0250 FAX 925-3032185 Craig Lawler Realty One Group Elite 5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 925-978-1100 FAX 925-706-8203 Patricia Silva Realty One Group Elite 5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 925-978-1100 FAX 925-706-8203 Noel Tagarao Realty One Group Elite 5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 925-978-1100 FAX 925-706-8203

Chelsea Trenkwalder RoMarco Properties 1210 Central Blvd., Ste. 8, Brentwood 925-519-9338 FAX 925-281-223

AFFILIATES Melinda Theilen Old Republic Home Protection 2 Annabel Lane, San Ramon 925-866-1500 FAX 877-445-6999

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE Frank Bermudez is now with BHG Mason McDuffie R.E. 630 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville 925-837-1515 FAX 925-837-1516

NEW MEMBERS ORIENTATION Wednesday, June 10, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon DAR office 757-8283 GRI CLASS Real Property, Tax and Exchanging Wednesday, June 17, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To register call GRI at 888-785-4800 or visit www.eDesignations.com

All Classes are held at the Delta Association of REALTORS® 3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Ste. 200, Antioch except as otherwise noted

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EBRDI PARAGON TRAINING Free to MLS Subscribers Steven Pean, Instructor Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Paragon 5 Essentials 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

MORE 2.0 and Partners MLS 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER JOHN BEDFORD

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2016 OFFICER AND DIRECTOR ELECTIONS

you are interested, call me to answer the question, “What’s in it for me?”

REALTORS® just like you are the people who guide our association and determine our policies for successful events and programs.

You are volunteers who give your time and effort to better the business environment for you and all the members of the association.

Again, D.A.R has three positions on the Board of Directors that will become vacant. We are also looking for applicants for Treasurer and for President-Elect. There are special requirements for those two positions, so read the qualification form carefully.

Nine REALTORS® serve on D.A.R.’s Board of Directors.

They are elected to three-year terms, staggered so that three Director’ terms expire each year, requiring an election to fill the seats.

In addition, each year the association must also elect a Treasurer and a President-Elect. The President-Elect automatically becomes President the following year.

Our leaders are always seeking to bring in “new blood” into the association.

Now is your chance to volunteer to become a leader in the association. If

The Candidate application form is available at the Delta Association office, or it can be found on our website (Deltaaor.com) along with qualification requirements.

On line voting begins on July 15, 2015.

Candidates for office must complete their applications by Friday, June 19, 2015.

Call John Bedford at the Delta Association office (925) 757-8283. for more details or if you have questions. Or call James Britto, 2015 D.A.R. President, at (925) 305-9479.

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