June 12, 2009
Dear  , 
Welcome to DeltaNewsViews!
It's Election Time Again
Officers and Directors
It's time again for us to have an election for next year's officers
and directors. 
The candidates are as follows:
 
For President-elect in 2010, president in 2011: Ralph Garrow Jr. Ralph Garrow Real Estate.
For Treasurer in 2010: Elizabeth Mahoney, Coldwell Banker Coon and McCreary
For 5 Director positions: Errol Mooney, Marples and Associates; Cathie Marples, Marples and Associates; Angela Johns, Prudential California Realty; Ron Brown, Better Homes Realty - Delta Bay; Ramesh Suman, Majestic Homes; James Britto, Security Pacific Real Estate; Cecily Tippery, Coldwell Banker Amaral and Associates.
 
DAR bylaws provide that any qualified member can circulate a petition signed by 15 percent of the members in order to be placed on the ballot alongside the other candidates. Petitions are available on our website and at the association office. Any member submitting their candidacy by this method must turn in their petition documents to the association executive no later than June 18, 2009 for review by the election committee. Click for Petition
Elections will be conducted on-line beginning on Monday July 13,
2009 and ending ten days later on July 23, 2009.
Department of Real Estate Raises License Fees
New Fees go into effect
Effective JULY 1, 2009 the rates for renewing Broker and Salesperson Licenses change.  See the link below for the new rates.
 
We Are Still exchanging old GREY LOCKBOXES! 
One for One exchange to the BLUE iBoxes.
Q & As
 
If you still have AEII lockboxes (old gray ones) you wish to exchange, you have until June 26 to trade them in.  Remember that the iBoxes you receive will be leased from SUPRA at no charge to the end of the contract, which is 2016.  PLEASE CALL DAR at 925-757-8283 before coming in so that we may arrange a time for your exchange and we'll do our best to accomodate your schedule.
Carol Rodoni
Nationally Recognized Real Estate Consultant
The Economy in 2009:
Will it Disappoint, Delight, or Dismay?
Is it at the bottom?
What's really important to buyers & sellers?
How is 2009 different from 2008?
What will it take to be successful in this market?
Will real estate be the "real" surprise of 2009?
Tuesday, June 16, 2009  12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at the Delta Association of Realtors®, 3428 Hillcrest Ave., Suite 200, Antioch.
Bring your own lunch and come and enjoy this terrific opportunity to hear a wealth of informaton from an expert in the industry.
Space is limited -- Please reserve your seat today by calling DAR at 925-757-8283.
R E O s
Cecily Tippery
New and improved!  Thursday, June 18.  Click below for the flyer.
RIDE THE DELTA
Saturday, June 20
The 4th Annual Charity Motorcycle Poker Run is happening on June 20.   Come participate...enjoy the fun...support our charitable organizations....RIDE THE DELTA and have a chance to win a 2009 FXDF DYNA FAT BOB!!  Yes - Fat Bob, not Fat Boy.
 
Click here for the 4th Annual Poker Run
What you Need to Know about Financing in 2009
Real Estate Finance Seminar
This seminar is open to ALL associations.  Panel of Local Lenders & Government Agencies;  Continental Breakfast;  Market update;  FREE for REALTOR® Members;   20% Off Coupon for store.car.org.
June 22, 2009 at the Shadelands Civic Arts Center, 111 N. Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598.  Sign in/Continental Breakfast:8:00 a.m.  Seminar:  9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
To Register visit www.realtorswat.com/finance
Leading the Way....®
with WINForms Online® Training
Learn about your newest Member Benefit:  FORMS ADVISOR™
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at the DAR offices, 3428 Hillcrest Ave., Ste. 200, Antioch.
WINForms® Desktop Advance:         10:00a.m. -  11:30a.m.
WINForms Online® Basic and
Advance and
using Forms Advisor   11:45a.m. -  1:15p.m.
 
FREE Training for Delta AOR REALTOR® Members only.
 
Contact DAR at 925-757-8283 to Register.
Real Estate Fraud Summit '09
Don't be Scammed!!!!
Wednesday, June 24 10am-12pm at El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. 2nd Street, Antioch.  To RSVP call 800-636-2820 ext. 624.  Cost Free (Doors open at 9:30 a.m.)  For Info
 
Gus Kramer, CCC Assessor 
June Education Luncheon
 
The June Education Brown Bag Lunch features Gus Kramer, the Contra Costa County Tax Assessor.  If you have questions about the assessment process be sure to call and reserve your spot at this seminar.  June 26 12-1:30 p.m. at the Delta Association of Realtors®, 3428 Hillcrest Ave., Suite 200, Antioch.  RSVP today.  925-757-8283. 
GRI Classes Coming 
Preregistration is Required
First one scheduled for September 17, 2009.  To be held at the Delta Association of REALTORS® Conference Center, 3428 Hillcrest Ave, Antioch.  For more information call 888-785-4800 or visit www.eDesignations.com  Register for the whole series and save!
 
GRI Registration Form
We look forward to seeing you at any or all of our events and/or classes and seminars this month.  The schedule is jam-packed with interesting, entertaining and educational items. 

John Bedford, CEO
Delta Association of REALTORS
In This Issue
Vote OnLine
Fees Going up at DRE
Get Rid of Your OLD GREY LOCKBOXES
Carol Rodoni
REOs - Cecily Tippery
Poker & Cycles!
2009 Financing
WINForms Training
Fraud Awareness
Gus Kramer
GRI Classes