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Hello East County Realtors®. This

month let’s discuss the various

committees within our association.

Consider your participation in one of

these committees in 2014. Your ideas

and enthusiasm feed our future, and that

of our East County communities.

The following is a brief summary

of the committee’s

responsibilities; the

committee chair and his/

her contact information.

A. Budget and

Finance Committee

chaired by Errol Mooney

our association treasurer.

This committee monitors

association fiscal policy,

annually recommends

our budget to the

Board of Directors as

well as other fiscal

considerations. Errol’s email is errol@

mooneyhomes.net.

B. Bylaws, Rules and Regulations

chaired by Lynn Valintis. This committee

provides oversight interpretations of our

bylaws, recommends modifications as

appropriate to the Board of Directors.

Lynn’s email is lynn@sharphomesonline.

com.

C. Education and Membership

Committee chaired by Mary Jane

Dukellis. Education and Membership

identifies wants and needs in real estate

education as well as the new member

orientation program. In addition E and M

makes recommendations to the Board

of Directors on member service issues.

Mary Jane’s email is Maryjane@dukellis.

com.

D. Ethics and Professional

Standards Committee chaired by Doris

Bedford. Members of this committee serve

on hearing panels for ethics and/or arbitration

matters. These hearings adhere strictly to the

“California Association of Realtors Code of

Ethics and Arbitration Manual.” Contact Doris

at [email protected] for additional

information.

E. Grievance Committee

chaired by Laurie Wexner. This

committee is the first stop for

any complaint whether from

another Realtor or the public.

This committee performs

two significant roles; protect

our association members

from frivolous complaints

yet preserve our goal of

self-policing and discipline

to maintain high ethical

standards. Laurie’s email is

[email protected].

F. Local Candidate

Recommendation Committee (LCRC)

Ralph Garrow is the chair of this committee.

LCRC reviews requests and makes

contributions to issues, campaigns and

candidates that are important to our

membership. Ralph’s email is garrow@

comcast.net.

G. Local Government Relations

Committee Scott MacIntyre chairs this

committee. This committee monitors local

city and county actions that affect our

business. They communicate with elected

officials and make recommendations for

campaign support to LCRC. Scott can be

email at [email protected].

H. MLS and Business Technology

Committee chaired by John Giggy. This

continued on page 6

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2014 OFFICERSRon Keefer, President-ElectJames Britto, President-ElectErrol Mooney, TreasurerScott MacIntyre, Immediate Past PresidentJohn Bedford, Secretary

2014 DIRECTORSJohn CanningMary Jane DukellisJodi MarfiaLori OgorchockRena ProvencioJerry SotoCecily TipperyLynn Valintis

STAFFJohn Bedford, Association ExecutiveNEW EMAIL: [email protected]

Tonia Nielsen, Chief Operations [email protected]

Jean Ruelas, Manager- Retail [email protected]

Ron Greenslade, Chief Financial [email protected]

Barbara Baham, Members Service [email protected]

yourdarteamFEBRUARY 2014 Delta Association of REALTORS®3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Suite 200, Antioch, CA 94531Phone 925 757 8283Fax 925 757 [email protected]

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DAR HoursTUESDAY - FRIDAY 8:00am - 5:00pm

MONDAY 9:00am - 5:00pm

The officers and directors of the

Delta Association of REALTORS®

were officially installed on

January 9, 2014. Kevin Brown,

2014 C.A.R. President, installed

2014 President Ron Keefer.

Kevin also installed the Directors:

James Britto, Errol Mooney, Scott

MacIntyre, John Bedford, John

Canning, Mary Jane Dukellis,

Jodi Marfia, Lori Ogorchock,

Rena Provencio, Jerry Soto, and

Lynn Valintis.

The Master of Ceremonies was

Tim Klotz from Keller Williams

Real Estate. The festivities were

conducted at the impressive

Club Los Meganos at Trilogy at

the Vineyards in Brentwood.

DAR’s 2013 President, Scott

MacIntyre presented a gavel to

Ron Keefer, who takes over the

helm for 2014. Scott’s farewell

address included thanks to all of

those individuals who helped her

year to be successful.

Andy Perry with Old Republic

Title 2012 Affiliate of the Year

presented the 2013 award to

Kristen Vistalli of North American

Title Company. Past Realtor

of the Year, Cathleen Griebling

announced Realtor James Britto

from Prudential California Realty

as the 2013 selectee.

Both recipients were very

thankful and expressed those

feelings to the audience.

Also in attendance were officers

Ron Keefer installed as the 2014 President of

The Delta Association of REALTORS®

2014 President Ron Keefer and 2013 Past President Scott MacIntyre

from neighboring real estate

associations. Local Officials

including state and federal

office holders or staff were

in attendance. Many past

presidents of Delta Association

were also honored.

In accepting the office of

President, Ron observed his

theme, “Giving Back Realtors

Serving our Communities” and

along with small incremental

changes, the association will

grow and prosper.

The musical entertainment

was fantastic. The Pledge of

Allegiance was given by John

Canning, who is a Realtor® and

an Army Veteran. “God Bless

America” was sung by Realtor

Maggie Hurtado. Jazz Pianist

Kelly Park entertained the crowd

at the piano.

The association owes a special

THANK YOU to Tim Klotz,

Keller Williams who was a major

sponsor. Also thanks to sponsors

Rich McDaniel of McDaniel

Financial Services and Ralph

Garrow of Ralph Garrow Real

Estate.

We would also like to thank Rick

Felix, photographer. He took lots

of photos to prove that everyone

had a marvelous time.

Scott MacIntyre, Kevin Brown and Ron Keefer

Maggie Hurtado, Andy Perry, Lynn Valintis, and Riz Nauman

2013 Realtor® of the Year James Britto and 2013 Affiliate of the Year Kristen Vistalli


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committee targets three areas;

provides input to EBRD on issues

related to the MLS system, brings

products, programs, and matters

of business technology to the

attention of our members. John’s

email is [email protected].

I. Strategic Planning

Committee chaired by Lori

Ogorchock. Strategic Planning

evaluates the effectiveness of the

Association in meeting the needs

of the membership under the

umbrella of our Mission Statement.

In addition, this committee makes

recommendations consistent

with planning for the future. Lori’s

email contact is therighthome4u@

yahoo.com.

[email protected].

L. Delta Realtor Community

Service Foundation Maggie

Hurtado is this year’s president

of the foundation. The foundation

is our tax exempt charitable

corporation administering our

community service. Its programs

concentrate on youth and the less

advantaged in our local area, and

serve to establish and maintain

the Realtor image as “good

neighbors”. This is a very active

group of Realtors. Maggie’s email

is margarethurtado@sbcglobal.

net.

Please feel free to contact any of

the committee leadership or me

for additional information on these

committees.

from page 2 J. Public Affairs Committee

chaired by Melanie Akey. This

committee will support and

promote to the public the benefits

of the Realtor’s contribution to

home ownership and property

rights. In addition, this committee

will recommend actions and

programs to enhance the Realtor’s

contribution to the community.

Melanie’s email is melanieakey@

comcast.net.

K. Young Professionals

Network (YPN) chaired by James

Britto. YPN encourages young real

estate professionals to develop

their careers through involvement

and leadership development.

YPN has a leadership position

in developing the technologies

of the future. James email is


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Every Tuesday

Delta Association 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

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.

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Every Thursday

San Ramon Community Center,

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Doors open at 8am for breakfast

No formal tour

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Clayton,Clyde, Rossmoor, Orinda,

Lafayette, Moraga

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Danville, San Ramon, Blackhawk,

Diablo, Alamo

Thursday between 9:00am &

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To register call EBRDI at 363-2333

Or logon to EBRDI.com

New Members OrientationWednesday, Feb. 12, 2014

8:30 a.m. – 12 noon

To register call DAR office 757-8283

GRI ClassResidential Real Estate FinanceWednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To register call GRI at 888-785-4800

or

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Current Issues AffectingReal Estate ProfessionalsShannon B. Jones, Real Estate

Attorney

Friday, March 4, 2014

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

RSVP: WCR http://wcrdelta.org/

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All Classes are held at the

Delta Association of REALTORS®,

3428 Hillcrest Ave., Suite 200,

Antioch, except as otherwise noted.

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!REALTORS®Shannon GliedenAssist 2 Sell Realty6035 Sellers Ave., Oakley625-4663 FAX 281-0742

Terra MaderiosBHG Mason McDuffie RE5887 A Lone Tree Way, Antioch776-2740 FAX 776-2741

Dorothy SansoeBHG Mason McDuffie RE5887 A Lone Tree Way, Antioch776-2740 FAX 776-2741

Shelley Floyd Jr.CES Premier RE Service1317 Buchanan Rd., Antioch432-3600 FAX 432-3020

Marni StanleyIntero Real Estate1540 Discovery Bay Blvd. B, Discovery Bay634-1111 FAX 634-0902

Creig LashKeller Williams191 Sand Creek Rd. #100, Brentwood634-0033 FAX 634-4427

Linda SepulvedaKeller Williams191 Sand Creek Rd. #100, Brentwood634-0033 FAX634-4427

Martin AcholonuPrudential California Realty5829 Lone Tree Way, Ste H, Antioch778-9002 FAX 778-9009

Alexander FuentesSignature Partners Realty6945 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood240-3501 Fax 281-4800

Mabel FuentesSignature Partners Realty6945 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood240-3501 FAX 281-4800

Marnie McColloughWarren Properties761 Second St., Brentwood513-1997 FAX 219-9574

BROKERSMayra RodriquezRealty Executives Bay Area4464 Lone Tree Way #609, Antioch757-4062 FAX 270-1773

AFFILIATESSabine LarsenFirst Priority Financial14 Crow Canyon Ct #100, San Ramon302-9208 FAX 396-6060

Jennifer LawriePacific Funding Group70 Eagle Rock Way, Ste A, Brentwood634-6700 FAX 237-2709

Rich McDanielMcDaniel Financial Services906 Bond Lane, Brentwood998-1764 Fax 798-8606

Steve MargolisReal Estate GuideP.O. Box 87, Brentwood679-7488 FAX 240-7472

MEMBERS ON THE MOVEDanielle Broad is now withBay Area Properties1663 Contra Costa Blvd. Pleasant Hill405-0441 FAX 405-0446 Christine ChavezBHG Mason McDuffie RE5887 A Lone Tree Way, Antioch776-2740 FAX 776-2741

Michele Bethea is now withJDK & Associates50 Eagle Rock Way, Ste D, Brentwood418-4442 FAX 888-851-4246

Juan Banvelos is now withRealty One Group Elite5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch978-1100 FAX 706-8203

Pamella Courtway is now withRealty One Group Elite 5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch978-1100 FAX 706-8203

Saleh Gharibyar is now withRealty One Group Elite5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch978-1100 FAX 706-8203

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yourcalendarFeb. 1 Crab Feed

Feb. 11 Public Relations Committee Meeting 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Feb. 12 New Members Orientation 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon

Feb. 13 Local Government Relations Committee Meeting 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Feb. 17 DAR Closed Presidents Day

Feb. 18 Delta Realtor® Community Service Foundation Board 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Feb. 19 GRI 109 Residential Real Estate Finance 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Feb. 20 Executive Committee Meeting 12 noon - 2 p.m.

Feb. 25 Budget and Finance Committee Meeting 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Feb. 26 Bylaws Committee Meeting 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Feb. 27 Board of Directors Meeting 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Mar. 11 Public Relations Committee Meeting 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

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

Mar. 18 Delta Realtor® Community Service Foundation 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Mar. 20 GRI Marketing, Financing & Managing Com. Prop 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Mar. 20 Local Government Relations Committee Meeting 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Mar. 20 Executive Committee Meeting 12 noon - 2 p.m.

Mar. 21-25 AE Institute Baltimore MD

Mar. 27 Board of Directors Meeting 9:00 a.m. - 11 a.m.

The second annual DAR Crab Feed

was held Saturday, February 1, and it was

a huge success!Attendees gathered at the Shadow Lakes Golf Club before sunset.

Starting with delicious appetizers, followed by fresh salad and bread,

the marinated crab arrived, but not before the scrumptious pasta

found its way to our tables.The soft drinks, beer and wine (both colors)

were readily available, as everything was included in the price.

Music throughout the evening provided the crowd with some great

sounds, and when everyone completed their meals, our DJ ramped

up the dance music for all. All we can say is, we’ve never seen so

much fun on the dance floor! If the music would have kept going,

they would have danced all night.

A special thank you to the

committee, comprised of Scott

MacIntyre, James Britto, and

members of the DAR staff. Our

kitchen crew did a fantastic job

preparing and presenting the

crab, even enduring a kitchen

that didn’t have all the essential

appliances. We must say ‘Thank

You’ to Pittsburg Mayor Sal

Evola, Gwynne Davi, and her sister; Sal’s father, Nolan Evola, and

Paul Flores. A marvelous job! Our servers were Tonia Nielsen’s son

Adam and niece Ashley, and DAR staff Jean’s daughter Ashley.

Scott & Barbara MacIntyre

Alex, Laurie, and Ralph Garrow

Mona Phillips got everyone on their feet.


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