Delta Currents December 2015

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DELTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ® December 2015 • www.deltaaor.com

2015 DAR PRESIDENT JAMES BRITTO

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What a year we’ve had! It has been such

based on active member participation,

a pleasure and privilege to serve as your

and you are invited to contact Errol or

2015 D.A.R. President. As I prepare to

me about your involvement in D.A.R.

pass the gavel to 2016 President Errol

in 2016. Change is inevitable in any

Mooney, I want to remind you of the

industry and/or business, and with

value and strength of your membership

that said, I am proud to continue to

in D.A.R. Delta REALTORS® love

be committed to the success of The

working with each

Association and its

other and enjoy

members.

great relationships within “the

I encourage you to join us

business” and

on Thursday, December

personally as well.

10 for the Delta Member Holiday Party at noon

We share a desire to

at the DAR Conference

serve our local Delta

Center. Bring your non-

region and support

perishable food to the

our communities.

event!

We come together to combat legislative attacks on our industry with fees and

Tickets are on sale for the 2016

legislation. We take time from our

Installation of Delta President Errol

businesses and families to volunteer

Mooney and his Board of Directors

locally, at the state level and even

at the Discovery Bay Country Club

nationally. We are the “champions” of

Friday, January 22, 2015. Call D.A.R.

home ownership. We are the link to “the

at 925.757.8283 to become an event

American Dream” of home ownership.

sponsor.

As I become a past president, I want

Our 4th Annual DAR Crab Feed is

you as members to know that the

Saturday, January 30, 2016. Last year’s

Delta Association of REALTORS® is

Crab Feed sold out quickly - it was a

strong and committed to your success

delicious success! Tickets are available

into the future. We have a committed

now as well at D.A.R.

and extremely competent staff, good financial reserves, and a conscientious

Happy Holidays to all of you, and my

budgeting process with great checks

heartfelt wishes for a healthy and

and balances in place. Our success is

successful new year in 2016!

CANTREE FOOD DRIVE TIME TO GIVE!

Help the REALTOR® COMMUNITY SERVICE FOUNDATION “GIVE ‘TIL IT FEELS GOOD”

YOUR DONATIONS FEED THE HUNGRY AND HOMELESS CANS AND DONATIONS NEEDED NOW! $.80 = ONE CAN • $20 = ONE CASE OF CANS

CANTREE FOOD DRIVE runs November 1 - December 15 at 5pm

W HAT D O ES CA NTR EE M EAN T O YO U AS A M EM BE R ?

The CANTREE FOOD

We want to increase our

The holiday season is fast

The Agencies that will

DRIVE is an excellent

contribution to 12,000

approaching; its is the

benefit from our

way to help the needy

cans this year.

perfect time to assist the

canned food drive are:

less fortunate and give

Don Brown Homeless

and at the same time bring recognition to

Since we started this

all participants a feeling

Shelter, Brentwood

the REALTOR® family.

program in 1986, we

of good will and charity.

Regional Chest, Golden

Last year we donated

have collected and

Please join in. We can’t

Hills Community Church-

more than 11,000 cans

distributed more than

do it without you.

Brown Bag Program,

that were distributed

90,000 cans!

to East County families through local charitable organizations.

PICES-Pittsburg Community

DELTA

Emergency Services and

REALTORS®

Church.

Association of

St. Anthony’s Catholic

D.A.R. 3428 HILLCREST AVENUE, SUITE 200 • ANTIOCH, CA • 925 757 8283

Tours in effect in our service area are as follows:

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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

Contact Ramesh Suman - Majestic Homes 925-779-1234

THE EAST CONTRA COSTA NETWORKING MEETING Every Tuesday 8:30am • $5.00 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 • $2.00 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

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 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

DELTA D.A.R. Hours

Association of

REALTORS速

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

DECEMBER 2015

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

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REALTORS速 Charlene Fowler BHG-Mason McDuffie R.E. 5887 A Lone Tree Way, Antioch 776-2740 FAX 776-2741

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE Patrick McCarran BHG-Mason McDuffie R.E. 5887 A Lone Tree Way, Antioch 776-2740 FAX 776-2741

Anna Woodworth BHG-Mason McDuffie R.E. 5887 A Lone Tree Way, Antioch 776-2740 FAX 776-2741

Carole Thoresen BHG-Mason McDuffie R.E. 5887 A Lone Tree Way, Antioch 776-2740 FAX 776-2741

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

Cathy Cross Homes By Krista 5149 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 978-9431 FAX 252-8182

Gregory Benner Marples & Assoc.

8640 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 634-8040 FAX 634-8547 Cynthia Lopez New Way Management 158 E. 3rd, Pittsburg 522-5410 FAX 522-5420 Patricia Dalbey Realty World of the Bay 2715 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 757-7200 FAX 955-9999 Julie Jackson Rick Fuller Inc. 5079 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 238-0160 FAX 238-0170

DELTA

Association of

REALTORS速

Lynda Bales New Way Management Services 158 E. 3rd, Pittsburg 522-5410 FAX 522-5420 Christina Belleci New Way Management Svcs.

158 E. 3rd, Pittsburg 522-5410 FAX 522-5420 Anthony Davi New Way Management Services 158 E. 3rd, Pittsburg 522-5410 FAX 522-5420 Phyllis Cameron Realty One Group Elite 5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 978-1100 FAX 706-8203

DRCSF Board Meeting

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

Dec. 10

Holiday Open House

Noon- 4pm

Dec. 17

Board of Directors Meeting

12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Dec. 18

Local Government Relations

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

Dec. 24 -25

DAR Closed Happy Holidays

Jan. 1

New Year’s Day DAR Closed

Jan. 8

Local Government Relation

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

Jan. 14

DRCSF Board Meeting

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

Jan. 18

M.L. King Jr. Day

DAR Closed

Jan. 19

Budget & Finance Meeting

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Jan. 21

Board of Directors Meeting

12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Jan. 22

DAR Installation Banquet

Jan. 30

4th Annual Crab Feed

6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

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Dec. 10

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2015 • 12-4PM DELTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® 3428 HILLCREST AVENUE, ANTIOCH RSVP 925.757.8283

EBRDI PARAGON TRAINING

FREE TO MLS SUBSCRIBERS Steven Pean, Instructor

Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

MORE 2.0 Partner MLS/Find from NAR 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

To register call EBRDI at 363-2333 Or logon to EBRDI.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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STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE PLANNING FOR CHANGE D E LTA A S S O C I AT I O N O F R E A LT O R S ®

2016 INSTALLATION

Join us for the installation of 2016 President Errol Mooney and the 2016 Officers and Directors INSTALLING OFFICER

Jared Martin, 2016 C.A.R. Treasurer

Friday, January 22, 2016 75 per person • Valet Parking • Discovery Bay Country Club

$

6pm No-Host Cocktails 7pm Awards and Presentations 9pm Music and Dancing to The Floorshakers Kindly respond by January 7, 2016 Delta Association of REALTORS® 925.757.8283 THE DAR 2016 INSTALLATION AND DANCE Name

Company

Phone

Email Number of Tickets

q Visa

q Mastercard

q Check Enclosed

Number

Signature

Expiration

Security Code

CHOICE OF PRIME RIB OF BEEF AU JUS OR GRILLED FILLET OF SALMON WITH BEURRE BLANC SAUCE FRESH GARDEN SALAD • DUCHESS POTATO • SAUTÉED VEGETABLES • TIRAMISU NAME

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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

STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE PLANNING FOR CHANGE D E LTA A S S O C I AT I O N O F R E A LT O R S ®

2016 INSTALLATION

S P ONSOR SH I P A N D D O N AT I O N O P P O R T U N I T I E S P L AT I NU M L EV EL S P O N S O R $ 1 4 0 0

• 8 tickets to the event.

• Listed in program as Platinum Level Sponsor • Pre-event recognition in Delta Currents for articles promoting the event.

• Special introduction by the Master of Ceremonies as the Platinum Level Sponsor

• • • •

• Post-event recognition in any article submitted to the newspapers and post-event coverage in the Delta Currents and DeltaNewsViews • Photograph with incoming President for the Delta Currents - February 2016 edition.

• Full one-page ad in program

DI AM O N D S P O N S O R

4 tickets to the event Listed in program as sponsor One half page ad in program Pre-event recognition in Delta Currents for articles promoting the event.

1000

•Post-event recognition in any article submitted to the newspapers and post-event coverage in the Delta Currents and DeltaNewsViews • Recognition at the event by the master of ceremonies of the representative(s) in attendance

GOLD SPONSOR

• 2 Tickets to the event

$

$

• Listed in program as a sponsor

500

• Business card ad in the program

FRIE NDS OF T HE DE LTA A S S O CIAT IO N O F REA LT O RS ® • 1 Ticket to the event

• Listed in the program as a sponsor

C HAM PA G N E S P O N S O R

$

$

150

1200

Call the DAR office for a detailed list of benefits.

W E AR E HONORED T O PART IC IPATE IN THE 2 0 1 6 IN S TA LLATIO N A S A S P O NSO R : q $1,400 q $1,000 q $ 500 q $ 150 q $1,200

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 $

Name

Company

Phone

Email q Check Enclosed

q Visa Signature

q Mastercard

Check Number

Number Expiration

Security Code

Please indicate how you would like your name to appear on all printed materials.

Return with donation by December 22, 2015 to Tonia Nielsen at Delta Association of REALTORS® • 3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Suite 200 • Antioch, CA 94531 • 925-757-8283 or FAX to 925-757-8393

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Delta Association of REALTORS® 2015 REALTOR® OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Due by Tuesday, December 22, 2015 I nominate

of

for this award.

Support of DAR and DRCSF activities will account for the majority of the factors in the selection process, including committee and board involvement. Broker and Salesperson members in good standing are eligible for this award.

To a lesser amount, activity in CAR and NAR are considered including the individual’s participation in community, church and civic affairs.

The current or immediate DAR past president and members of the selection committee are not eligible to receive the award. The members of the committee are not permitted to nominate any individuals.

1.

Involvement in DAR and Foundation Activities: (use separate sheet if necessary)

2.

Involvement in CAR, NAR and Community Participation: (use separate sheet if necessary)

Please provide your name and contact information below and return form to the attention of Tonia Nielsen by mail, email or Fax (925) 757-8393. tonia@deltaaor.com no later than Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Name

Company

Phone

Email

For Realtor of the Year - Delta Association of REALTORS® - 3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Suite 200 – Antioch, CA 94531

Delta Association of REALTORS® 2015 AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Due by Tuesday, December 22, 2015 I nominate

of

for this award.

Support of DAR and Foundation activities will account for the majority of the factors in the selection process, including committee and board involvement. Also to be considered are other community activities.

1.

Involvement in DAR and DRCSF (the foundation) Activities:

2.

Civic and Other Volunteer Activities: (use separate sheet if necessary)

Please provide your name and contact information below and return form to the attention of Tonia Nielsen by mail, email or Fax (925) 757-8393. tonia@deltaaor.com no later than Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Name

Company

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Email

For Affiliate of the Year - Delta Association of REALTORS® - 3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Suite 200 – Antioch, CA 94531

DELTA Association Members, new or seasoned, the list

darbenefits

of membership benefits is staggering. Are you taking

advantage of what’s being offered? Here are just a few in the Benefits Category involving training and education.

• Training at the local association • Seminars in our conference center • MLS – Paragon Training

• Training, such as Learn My Way, offered by CAR • Forms Tutor and Forms Advisor, a CAR benefit for zipForm 6 • Mandatory Ethics Training for the Board of Directors, Grievance and Professional Standards Committees • Mandatory Ethics Training and Orientation to the Delta Association (for all new members)