News from the Delta Association of Realtors®


June 17, 2008
Dear  , 
 
Welcome to DeltaNewsViews! 
 

From John Bedford, Association Executive

Congratulations to the all the candidates for the Delta Association's 2009 Officers and Members of the Board of Directors. Your names will be on the ballot.

Candidate for President Elect  -     Denise Stewart
Candidate for Treasurer   -            Ralph Garrow, Jr.
 
There are eight Candidates for three seats on DAR's Board of Directors-
 
Cynthia Alfred
James Britto
Sammie Colburn
Aaron Meadows
Lisa Cessaro Moore
Iris Obregon
Christine Ramirez-Howard
Ramesh Suman
 
We did not receive any petitions for additional candidates.  This means that elections will go forward beginning July 14 through July 24.  For more information and a brief biography of each candidate please  click here. Exercise your rights as a Delta Association Member.  Vote in the election.  Remember, only REALTOR members in good standing are qualified to vote in association elections.  Visit our website www.DeltaAor.com to vote in July.

 

REALTORS ACTION FUND LUNCHEON - Friday June 27
Join us at the Lone Tree Golf Course.  Lunch is provided by the Delta Association.  One of CAR's lobbyists will be our speaker.  Call the office (757-8283) or Click here for more information.  Call now.  We must confirm out counts with the restaurant by Friday, June 20th.
BUSINESS LICENSES
Most cities in Contra Costa require business licenses for real estate professionals.  The ordinances, processes and the application requirements can be confusing.  If you are being asked to submit an application for a business license, please contact Delta's Governmental Affairs Director, Bielle Moore at (510) 205-4908. 
Building Purchase Update 
Contract signed on June 18, 2008
Association President Angela Johns has has signed the purchase contract.  We are on track for moving into our new quarters before the end of the year.  The Association has purchased two adjoining condo units at the Hillcrest Professional Center and construction on the tenant improvements will begin soon.  Plans include a training room that is over twice as large as our current room
 
Motorcycle Poker Run 
"Ride The Delta"
 Join with your fellow REALTORS and Affiliates that enjoy motorcyle riding.  Saturday, June 28, 2008. Read on for detailsPOKER RUN
 
FHA University
Hands on Training
The key to your success in this market is your ability to effectively master the FHA transaction.
SAVE THE DATE:   July 22, 2008 at the association office.  Call Tonia at 757-8283 for more information.
 
The REALTOR's Toast:
May all your listings sell and all your escrows close! 
 
Sincerely,
 
John Bedford, AE
Delta Association of REALTORS
In This Issue
From John Bedford, AE
FREE LUNCH
Business License Requirements
DAR's New Location
Ride The Delta
FHA University