Delta Currents December 2014

ILLUSTRATION BY OLIVIA REID

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‘TIS THE SEASON…

another Murphy’s Law. As long as you have

If you are you like me, once Halloween

paper clips and get ornament hooks too.

year seem to compress into just a few weeks.

However you chose to celebrated Christmas,

There are three holidays in a row, four if you

Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. For this

comes and goes, the last two months of the

2014 DAR PRESIDENT RON KEEFER

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You have lots to do and little time to do it.

to buy new lights you might as well save the

a week later will find you looking at New

consider New Years.

holiday you will be making a

So you put away the

be sleeping and then watching

and it is time to prepare

were sleeping. The things we

bunch of noise when you should

Halloween decorations,

football when you wish you

for Thanksgiving. Are you

do to ourselves.

to Grandma’s house?

Special thanks to…

driving or flying in to visit?

Delta Association of Realtors

or cousin’s turn to host

thank our DAR directors and

logistics of planning it all.

efforts throughout 2015…

staying home or going Do you have relatives

As we wind down this year at

Maybe it’s your brother

and my presidency I want to

Thanksgiving. Ah, the

staff for their great support and Directors:

Well, by now, it is December 1st and you

James Britto, 2014 President Elect

overeating is a way of life at this holiday in

Mary Jane Dukellis

“Stuffing,” not “Dressing.”

Rena Provencio

Next up is the Christmas Season. Some

Jodi Marfia

me. It is still Christmas. So you stow away

Errol Mooney

of Christmas decorations and ornaments. You

Lynn Valintis

have survived Thanksgiving. Of course

Scott McIntyre, Past President

particular. And, you now know why it is called

Cecily Tippery John Canning

people want to call it the Holiday Season, not

Monica Malcuit

Thanksgiving and outcome the storage boxes

Lori Ogorchock

haven’t seen these since last Christmas. But

Jerry Soto

they are all so familiar. It is hard to believe it has been a year already. Next up is that big decision, artificial or real Christmas tree?

About now you discover there is a Murphy’s Law that says all of the little wire ornament

hooks have disappeared. When this happens, here’s a tip, raid the desk and grab paper clips and bend to suit. And, you will also

discover the tree lights won’t work either,

DAR staff

John Bedford, Association Executive

Tonia Nielsen, Chief Operating Officer

Barbara Baham, Member Services Director Jean Ruelas, Manager, Retail Operations

Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

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ANTIOCH/PITTSBURG/BAYPOINT Every Tuesday Delta Association of REALTORS® 3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Ste. 200, Antioch 8:30am • $2 Group does use Paragon to Schedule homes on tour. Must attend the Marketing Meeting the Morning of tour to confirm open house. Agent or representative must hold open from 9:30- 11:00.For more information call Ramesh Suman, Majestic Homes, 779-1234, or Ralph Garrow Jr., Ralph Garrow Real Estate, 366-6676 DISCOVERY BAY/BYRON MARKETING MEETING & TOUR 1st and 3rd Tuesday Board Walk Grill at the Marina, Discovery Bay 9:00am • $2

Group does use Paragon to schedule homes on tour. Open tour and must be in by Noon onMonday.

Homes on tour are open from 9:30-12:00.To place a home on tour you must attend the meeting prior to the week the house is on tour.

For more information call Christine Wallin Sasville Properties 525-7402 OAKLEY/BETHEL ISLAND/ BRENTWOOD/KNIGHTSEN MARKETING MEETING & TOUR Every Wednesday Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main Street, Oakley • 8:30am • $2 Group will use Paragon to schedule homes on tour.

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

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 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

2014 OFFICERS

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

2014 DIRECTORS

Fax 925 757 8393 info@deltaaor.com

John Canning Mary Jane Dukellis Monica Malcuit Jodi Marfia Lori Ogorchock Rena Provencio Jerry Soto Cecily Tippery Lynn Valintis

STAFF

John Bedford, Association Executive NEW EMAIL JohnB@deltaaor.com Tonia Nielsen, Chief Operations Officer tonia@deltaaor.com Jean Ruelas, Manager- Retail Operations jean@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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Barbara Baham, Members Service Director barbara@deltaaor.com

DAR Hours

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

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

DECEMBER 2014

Join us for the installation of 2015 President James Britto and the 2015 Officers and Directors

THE BEST

Friday, January 16, 2015 $ 65 per person 6pm No-Host Cocktails 7pm Awards and Presentations 9pm Music and Dancing to Project 4 Band

IS YET TO

COME D E LTA A S S O C I AT I O N O F R E A LT O R S

Lone Tree Golf and Event Center 4800 Golf Course Road, Antioch

Kindly respond by January 7

®

Delta Association of Realtors®

2015 INSTALLATION

925.757.8283

MAIL/FAX PAYMENT INFO TO DAR,3428 HILLCREST AVENUE, SUITE 200, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 PHONE 925 757 8283 • FAX 925 757 8393 • INFO@DELTAAOR.COM

THE DAR 2015 INSTALLATION AND DANCE

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DELTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS HONORING 2015 PRESIDENT JAMES BRITTO AND THE 2015 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

IS YET TO

S PONSO RS H IP A N D D O N AT IO N O P P O RT U N ITI ES

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MAIL/FAX PAYMENT INFO BY DECEMBER 22, 2014, TO TONIA NEILSEN, DELTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

DAR 2015 INSTALLATION

3428 HILLCREST AVENUE, SUITE 200, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 PHONE 925 757 8283 • FAX 925 757 8393 • INFO@DELTAAOR.COM

C HAM PA G N E S P O N S O R $ 1 0 0 0 Call the DAR office for a detailed list of benefits.

PL AT I NU M L EV EL S P O N S O R $ 8 0 0

• 8 tickets to the event • Full one-page ad in program • Photograph with incoming President for Delta Currents

• Listed in program as Platinum Level Sponsor • Post-event recognition • Special introduction by the Master of Ceremonies

DI AM O N D S P O N S O R $ 5 0 0

• 4 tickets to the event • One half page ad in program • Recognition at the event by the Master of Ceremonies

• 2 Tickets to the event • Business card ad in the program

• Listed in program as sponsor • Post-event recognition

GOLD SPONSOR $250

• Listed in program as a sponsor

FRIENDS OF T HE DE LTA A S S O C IAT IO N O F REA LT O RS ® $ 1 0 0

• 1 Ticket to the event

• Listed in the program as a sponsor

WE ARE HONORED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2015 INSTALLATION AS A SPONSOR: q $ 800 q $ 500 q $ 250 q $ 100 q $1,000

Platinum Level Sponsor Diamond Sponsor Gold Sponsor Friends of the Delta Association Champagne Sponsor

In lieu of financial support we offer the following “in kind” sponsoship:

We will make a contribution of $

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Please indicate how you would like your name to appear on all printed materials. Return with donation no later than December 22, 2014 to Tonia Nielsen • Delta Association of REALTORS® • 428 Hillcrest Avenue, Suite 200 • Antioch, CA 94531 925-757-8283 or FAX to 925-757-8393

welcome newmembers

REALTORS速 Stephanie Burton Realty One Group Elite 5119 Lone Trey Way, Antioch 978-1100 FAX 706-8203

Elia Gurumendi BHG-Mason-McDuffie R.E. 5887 A Lone Tree Way, Antioch 776-2740 FAX 776-2741 Antoinette Sullivan BHG-Mason-McDuffie R.E. 5887 A Lone Tree Way, Antioch 776-2740 FAX 776-2741 Leonda Addison CES Premier Real Estate 1317 Buchanan Rd., Pittsburg 432-3600 FAX 432-3020

Alison Fedorchak Homes By Krista 5149 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 978-9431 FAX 252-8182

Julie Mayjoffo HomeSmart Optima realty 1465 Civic Ct. Ste 620, Concord 510-325-8865 Vincent Skaggs Realty World Pigati & Russell 100 Cortona Way, Ste. 150, Brentwood 513-4004 FAX 513-4330 Jody Roa RE/MAX Blue Line 5005 Lone Tree Way, Ste. C, Antioch 754-6100 FAX 754-6120

BROKERS Carrie Coleman Delta Bay Realty 640 Bailey Rd., #465, Pittsburg 301-7445 FAX 952-7441 Donna Haro Haro Real Estate 1090 Shary Circle #B, Concord 470-5019

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Holiday Open House 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

New Members Orientation 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Executive Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Local Government Relations Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Budget & Finance Committee Meeting 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Board of Directors Meeting 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

GRI Technology Applications in Real Estate 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

DAR CLOSED ½ Day 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

DAR CLOSED Christmas Day DAR CLOSED DAR CLOSED ½ Day Inventory 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.

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DAR CLOSED New Year’s Day New Members Orientation 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Local Government Relations Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

DAR Installation Banquet 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.

DAR CLOSED M.L.King Jr. Day Budget & Finance Meeting 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Executive Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

C.A.R. Meetings Indian Wells

Feb. 5 Feb. 11 Feb. 13 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 19 Feb. 26 Feb. 28

Board of Directors Meeting New Members Orientation Local government Relations Meeting Budget & Finance Meeting Shannon Jones – Risk Management Executive Committee Meeting Board of Directors Meeting Crab Feed

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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

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

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

12 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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IT’S THAT SPECIAL TIME AGAIN!!!

TIME TO GIVE!!

Help the REALTOR® COMMUNITY SERVICE FOUNDATION “GIVE ‘TIL IT FEELS GOOD” Your donation helps feed the hungry and homeless Members – DONATIONS NEEDED NOW! CanTree food drive runs November 1st through December 17th.

DONATE YOUR CANS NOW!!

REMEMBER, EVERY CAN COUNTS If you’re too busy to purchase cans – you can contribute cash. $.80 is equivalent to 1 can - $20.00 is equivalent to 1 case.

CanTree food and money donations need to be turned in by Dec. 17th at 5:00pm.

SPECIAL NOTE: ALL CANS MUST BE BOXED!! We cannot handle loose cans and sacks of cans.

Bring your cans to the Delta Association of REALTORS®.

WHAT DOES CANTREE MEAN TO YOU AS A MEMBER? The program is a fine way to help the needy and at the same time bring recognition to the REALTOR® family. Last year we donated more than 11,000 cans, which were distributed to needy East County families through local charitable organizations. WE want to increase that to 12,000 cans this year. NOTE: Since we started this program in 1986, we have collected and distributed more than 90,000 cans!!!

With the holiday season fast approaching, it seems like a perfect opportunity to assist the less fortunate and give all participants a felling of good will and charity. Please join in. We can’t do it without you.

The Agencies that will benefit from our canned food drive are: Don Brown Homeless Shelter, Brentwood Regional Chest, Golden Hills Community ChurchBrown Bag Program, PICES-Pittsburg Community Emergency Services and St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

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New Members Orientation Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon DAR office 757-8283

GRI Class: Technology Applications in Real Estate Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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

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EBRDI Paragon Training Free to MLS Subscribers Steven Pean, Instructor Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 Paragon 5 Essentials 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

GoomZee, Tablets, Smartphones and Mobile Apps.

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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

New Members Orientation Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon DAR office 757-8283 GRI Class: Risk Management Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 8 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 Ave., Ste: 200, Antioch except as otherwise noted

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