June 19, 2009
Dear  , 
Welcome to DeltaNewsViews!
It's Election Time Again
Officers and Directors
The candidates for 2010 are as follows:
 
For President-elect in : Ralph Garrow Jr. Ralph Garrow Real Estate.
For Treasurer : 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.
 
Elections will begin on-line on Monday July 13, 2009 and end 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.
You still have until June 26 to trade in your AEII Lockboxes.  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.
RIDE THE DELTA
Saturday, June 20
The 4th Annual Charity Motorcycle Poker Run is happening tomorrow, 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
Divorce this House
The better way to deal with divorce!
 
FREE preview Thursday, June 25, 9am - 10:30 am.  Sponsored by Riz Nauman, Sr. Acct. Executive Old Republic Home Protection and Mark Beck, RCS-D, Inspector, Home Inspections Plus.
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. 
BEE INFORMED & BEE MORE PROFITABLE
Advanced Strategies for 2009
Advanced Strategies for 2009. June 29 10:30 - noon at the Delta Association of Realtors®, 3428 Hillcrest Ave., Ste. 200, Antioch.  Please RSVP to  Sabine at 925-406-9000 or email to sabine@lendscape.com.
New and Renewing Notaries
Duane Gomer Presents:
Tuesday, July 14 at the Delta Association of Realtors® 3428 Hillcrest Ave, Antioch. 
 
BPO and REO Institute
Become a Certified Broker Pricing Specialist (CBPS)
July 16, 2009 from 9a.m. to Noon at the Delta Association of Realtors® 3428 Hillcrest Ave., Suite 200, Antioch.  Sponsored by Phyllis Miller and Pat Dove at Fidelity Home Warranty.
GO GO ePRO!
e-PRO
Back by Popular Demand!  July 20 9am --10:30am at DAR's offices 3428 Hillcrest Ave., Suite 200, Antioch.  Join Floyd Arnold for this fun and informative Technology Tips workshop and learn about NAR's fastest growing online Technology Certification court, e-PRO.
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.  And be sure to check out our Realtor® Store in our lobby 

John Bedford, CEO
Delta Association of REALTORS
In This Issue
Voting Will Be Online
Fees Going up at DRE
Get Rid of Your OLD GREY LOCKBOXES
SATURDAY JUNE 20
SWAT Team Financing
WINForms Training
Fraud Awareness
Divorce this House
Gus Kramer
GRI Classes