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SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Welcome to the selling season. I wish it was a rainy selling season, but that’s another issue. I’m personally excited to tell you about all that is happening with the Delta Association of REALTORS. First, our 3rd Annual DAR Crab Feed was a huge success! Thanks to all of you who attended and sold tickets! Feedback was great, and next year’s will be bigger and better! Huge thanks to Scott Macintyre, Crab Feed Chair and DAR COO Tonia Nielsen for all their efforts to make this event come together.

I had the pleasure of being hosted by Supra/UTC, the maker of our lockbox and key system, to Oregon for a few days, along with other local Associations and their leaders, to get to know the inner operations of Supra/UTC, see their plant and call center in action, and to come together to discuss any issues we have within our agent population or within our local user area. We discussed new technologies that will be coming in the future, and how to streamline our user experiences. It was a positive event that should bring some great things to Delta members in the future.

DAR Leadership has been working many long hours on our updated Strategic Plan, in conjunction with adherence to the new Core Standards. We worked in conjunction with C.A.R., as they allowed us a day to work with Sara Sutachan, Director of Broker

Outreach and we made significant progress toward completion of the plan, which will be approved by the Delta Board of Directors, before submission to NAR.

Thank you to all who attended the DAR Annual Meeting. It was great to share

some timely information and also see a terrific demonstration from Bill and Lori Cook, “Looking Out For You,” discussing personal safety and awareness of your surroundings. Important dates to remember: Wednesday, April 22 – Legislative Day in Sacramento. Lunchtime keynote speaker is CA Assembly District 16

Catherine Baker (Rep) please book your space NOW by calling 925-757-8283. Friday, May 1 – DAR Day at the Races – a wonderful afternoon of food and fun; Friday, July 24 – Regions 5/6 Lunch with C.A.R. President Chris Kutzkey, time and location TBD.

We still need volunteers on committees to help keep this Association running smoothly. We depend on volunteers like yourselves to give as little as 1 hr/week. Please contact James Britto at 925-305-9479 or Errol Mooney at 925-381-3838 to discuss opportunities. As always, you can also contact John Bedford at 925-949-6388.

With your support, we can provide you, the membership and our communities with strong advocacy and service. I look forward to seeing a strong showing in Sacramento by Delta membership.

2015 OFFICERSJames Britto, PresidentErrol Mooney, President-ElectLori Ogorchock, TreasurerRon Keefer, Immediate Past PresidentJohn Bedford, Secretary

2015 DIRECTORSJohn CanningMary Jane DukellisAngela JohnsRalph Garrow, Jr. Monica MalcuitJodi MarfiaRena ProvencioDenise StewartCecily Tippery

STAFFJohn Bedford, Association ExecutiveNEW EMAIL JohnB@deltaaor.com

Tonia Nielsen, Chief Operations Officertonia@deltaaor.com

Jean Ruelas, Manager- Retail Operationsjean@deltaaor.com

Barbara Baham, Members Service Directorbarbara@deltaaor.com

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Delta Association of REALTORS®3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Suite 200, Antioch, CA 94531Phone 925 757 8283Fax 925 757 8393info@deltaaor.com

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DAR HoursTUESDAY - FRIDAY 8:00am - 5:00pmMONDAY 9:00am - 5:00pm

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ANTIOCH/PITTSBURG/BAYPOINTEvery TuesdayDelta Association of REALTORS®3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Ste. 200, Antioch8:30am • $2Group does use Paragon toSchedule homes on tour. Must attendthe Marketing Meeting the Morning oftour to confirm open house. Agent orrepresentative 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/BYRONMARKETING MEETING & TOUR1st and 3rd TuesdayBoard Walk Grill at the Marina, Discovery Bay9:00am • $2Group 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/KNIGHTSENMARKETING MEETING & TOUREvery WednesdayBlack Bear Diner, 3201 Main Street,Oakley • 8:30am • $2Group will use Paragon to schedule homes on tour.For more information contact Dan Barnes,Tour Coordinator, 759-4648.

CONTRA COSTA REALTORS® IN MOTIONCONTRA COSTA NORTHMartinez, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, Clayton, ClydeEvery Tuesday8:30am • $10 Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Rd., ConcordDoors open at 8am for breakfastwww.ccrim.info

REALTORS® MARKETING ASSOCIATIONCONTRA COSTA SOUTHDanville, San Ramon, Blackhawk, Diablo, AlamoEvery ThursdaySan Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon8:30am • $5Doors open at 8am for breakfastNo formal tourwww.RMAtoday.com

INFORMAL TOURSMartinez, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, Clayton,Clyde, Rossmoor, Orinda, Lafayette, MoragaTuesday between 9:00am and 2:00pmDanville, San Ramon, Blackhawk, Diablo, AlamoThursday between 9:00am & 2:00pm

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yourcalendarApr. 3 DAR Closed ½ Day 12 p.m.- 5 p.m.

Apr. 9 DRCSF Board Meeting 9:30 a.m.- 11 a.m.

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

Apr. 14 Budget & Finance Meeting 1 p.m.- 2 p.m.

Apr. 16 Executive Committee Meeting 9 a.m.- 11 a.m.

Apr. 16 Summit Funding Seminar 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Apr. 20 Stonecrest Lending Seminar

Apr. 22 C.A.R. Meetings Sacramento

Apr. 30 Board of Directors Meeting 12 p.m.- 2 p.m.

May 1 Day at the Races 10:45 a.m.- 6 p.m.

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

May 11-16 NAR Convention

May 14 DRCSF Board Meeting 9:30 a.m.- 11 a.m.

May 19 Budget & Finance Meeting 1 p.m.- 2 p.m.

May 20 Executive Committee Meeting 9 a.m.- 11 a.m.

May 25 DAR Closed Memorial Day

May 28 Board of Directors Meeting 12 p.m.- 2 p.m.

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rs REALTORS®Alvetta HankinsBerkshire Hathaway2510 Sand Creek Rd., Brentwood634-3200 FAX 634-3393

Brad LoofbourrowColdwell Banker Guidance Realty4851 Lone Tree Way, Antioch776-1100 FAX 776-5085

Holly FrakesIntero Real Estate1540 Discovery Bay Blvd. B, Discovery Bay634-1111 FAX 634-0902

Neomi VigilIntero Real Estate1540 Discovery Bay Blvd. B, Discovery Bay634-1111 FAX 634-0902

Cody WilsonIntero Real Estate8640 Brentwood Blvd. D, Brentwood634-1116 FAX 240-9020

Manuel AndreadeNexthome Town & Country100 Cortona Way, Ste. 150, Brentwood513-4004 FAX 513-4330

Donel FontilRealty One Group Elite5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch978-1100 FAX 706-8203

Paula Renee Pioletti Realty One Group Elite5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch978-1100 FAX 706-8203

Janice SanfordThe McClearen GroupP.O. Box 1591, Discovery Bay240-3666

BROKERSLisa HultzLisa Hultz Broker226 Rolando Ave., Brentwood642-3290

MEMBERS ON THE MOVESue Ramsdell is now withBay Area Properties1663 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill405-0441 FAX 405-0446

Todd Ramsdell is now withBay Area Properties1663 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill405-0441 FAX 405-0446

Deidre McClain is now withColdwell Banker Guidance4851 Lone Tree Way, Ste. B, Antioch776-1100 FAX 776-5085

Joni Hilton is now withGeorge Cardinale Jr., Broker1789 Latour Ave., Brentwood519-6671 FAX 240-6911

Jason Moorman is now withJDK & Associates9030 Brentwood Blvd., Ste. H, Brentwood420-5273 FAX 888-851-4246

Vanessa Ramos-Wheeler is now withKeller Williams191 Sand Creek Rd, Ste. 100, Brentwood634-0033 FAX 634-4427

April Perry is now withMichael Perry 5149 Lone Tree Way, Antioch209-0658 FAX 877-839-8077

Kit CarsonRealty One Group Elite5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch978-1100 FAX 706-8203

Josephine Fernandez is now with Realty One Group Elite5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch978-1100 FAX 706-8203

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

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

Ron McCaslin is now withSasville Properties1555 Riverlake Rd., Ste. M, Discovery Bay513-4483 FAX 420-6171

David NavarretteRealty One Group Elite5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch978-1100 FAX 706-8203

Katie CookRealty One Group Elite5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch978-1100 FAX 706-8203

Ron PilgrimRealty One Group Elite5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch978-1100 FAX 706-8203

Alberto OsorioRe/Max Accord3390 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette283-9200 FAX 297-0300

Maggi HurtadoRidgewater Real Estate Service9000 Brentwood Blvd.,Ste. C, Brentwood634-4611 FAX 634-5264

NEW MEMBERS ORIENTATIONWEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 20158:30 a.m. – 12 noonDAR office 757-8283

EBRDI PARAGON TRAININGFREE TO MLS SUBSCRIBERSSTEVEN PEAN, INSTRUCTORWEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2015 Paragon 5 Essentials9 a.m. – 12 p.m.M.O.R.E. 2.0 Partner MLSResource (RPR)1 p.m. – 4 p.m.To register call EBRDI at 363-2333Or logon to EBRDI.com

GRI CLASSMARKETING, FINANCING, AND MANAGINGCOMMERCIAL PROPERTIES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 20158:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.To register call GRI at 888-785-4800 orwww.eDesignations.com

NEW MEMBERS ORIENTATIONWEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 20158:30 a.m. – 12 noonDAR office 757-8283

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Delta REALTORS® Community Service Foundation 19th annual bowling tournament was held on March 16, 2012 at the Harvest Bowl in Brentwood. There were Twenty-four teams of four bowlers each; most were outfitted in unique bowling shirts created especially for this major foundation fundraiser.

Recognizing the value that our community service programs have both in providing help where needed and in reminding consumers how our industry is involved in quality of life issues, a number of sponsors made donations for the raffle, helping to assure the event to be a success.

Winning teams were: First Place went to team 23 Returning Champs Sheri Hazen, Scott Hazen, Jeff Brooks and Erin Gonzalez. Second Place went to team 9 The Drysdale’s Kenny Riley, Jeff Mears, Derek Ramirez and Jerrod Williams. Third Place went to Team 8 One Power Bernie Randy Kerr, Duane Newberry, Kathy Estrada and Tracey Manci. Scott Hazen took scratch series and Darrell Hanson scratch game. For the women Kathy Estrada scratch series and Amanda Miller scratch game.

The winning team for the shirt contest went to Prospect Mortgage, The Loan Ladies.

Phyllis Miller with Fidelity national Home Warranty took pictures of our event, Andy Perry with Old Republic Title selling raffle tickets and 50/50 tickets and Dan Barns with Berkshire Hathaway was our MC. A special thank you to Cathleen Griebling for all the hard work putting this event together. A big thank you to everyone who donated raffle prizes.

This year’s bowling tournament raised over $2700.00 for the Delta REALTORS® Community Service Foundation. In addition to the bowling tournament the foundation will hold a Harvest Run, Day at the Races and have a Rocktoberfest.

The Board of Directors of the Delta REALTORS® Community Service Foundation, under the direction of President Maggi Hurtado, meets monthly on the second Thursday at 9:30am. Every DAR member is invited to participate in the fund raising events and all are welcome to attend the director’s meeting.

19th Annual Bowling Tournament

FIRST PLACE: Returning Champs Jeff Brooks, Sheri Hazen, Erin Gonzalez and Scott Hazen

SECOND PLACE: The Drysdale’s - Derek Ramirez, Jeff Mears,Kenny Riley and Jerrod Williams

THIRD PLACE: Kathy Estrada, Duane Newberry, Randy Kerr and Tracy Manci

DELTA Association Members, new or seasoned, the list 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)

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