June 6, 2010
Dear  , 
Welcome to DeltaNewsViews!
DAR Elections Commence June 29th
On Line Voting Will Be Available
Elections for your 2011 Officers and Directors Begins June 29th and concludes on July 9th.  As in previous years we will be using the VoteNet online system to gather up and count the votes for the candidates. 

This year has a something we haven't seen in a while.   We have two members seeking the position
of President-elect and we have two members
desiring to be Association Treasurer. 

We are delighted to have that kind of interest in the leadership positions at this association.

Here are your Candidates for 2011 Officers and Directors:  Remember that voting doesn't begin until June 29th. 

For President-elect, Liz Mahoney and Cecily Tippery
For Treasurer, Darnella Barnes and Cynthia Alfred
Three candidates for Director (three year positions).  They are Ramesh Suman, Cathie Marples and Scott MacIntyre

This election will ask you to approve a change in the bylaws.  READ The Change Here

Your Vote does count and is important!  Click Here To READ all Candidates Statements To see their photos, click here.Candidate Photos

Finally, if you are inclined to run for office you'll need to act quick and get a petition signed by 15 percent of DAR's eligible member voters. 
Conquering the New Reality
Getting Tough in a Tough Market
Restore the foundation of your business by joining us on Tuesday, June 8 9:30 - 1:00 p.m. at the Delta Association of Realtors® for a FREE!! seminar.  DRE approved for 3 hours "Consumer Service" Credits.  The instructor will be David Compton.  Please RSVP to DAR at 925-757-8283.
For further information click here
We're Off to Sacramento
June 9 is Legislative Day.
Wednesday, June 9 CAR Legislative Day - Schedule. Not much time left to get your name on the list so Call DAR to sign up 757-8283 right away.  In addition to attending a legislative briefing in the morning, we've arranged for Sunne McPeak to speak at a special luncheon.  See more about Sunne by clicking on her name.
Risk Management Seminar
DAR Conference Center
Shannon B. Jones will discuss Short Sales, REOs, Inspections and Disclosure issues, as well as Agent trouble issues.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at DAR Conference Center
3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Antioch,  10:00 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m.
Cost:  FREE ! ! !
Yes, it's FREE But reservations are required.  Contact DAR at 757-8283.
Meet Your Local Officials
Reception for East Contra Costa County Elected Officials At DAR
June 16, from 5 to 8pm, DAR will host a reception for members of our city councils, other city officials and our county supervisors. You are invited to attend and enjoy some casual time with the folks that we have elected to run our local government.  This event was a big hit last year.  There will be food and beverages.  If you are interested in attending, let us know so that we can be sure to order enough goodies.  Call 757-8283.  
Graduate Realtors Institute
Get Started Now!
Three classes left in the session here at DAR:
 
June 17, Strategies for Success
July 15, Technology Applications in Real Estate
August 19, GRI Risk Management.
 
Register by calling 888-785-4800 or go to eDesignations.com
Motorcycles, Cars and Boats
Harley Riders.  Drivers -  Yes JUNE 19 is for you!
Starting out from Devil Mountain Harley Davidson in Pittsburg up the Delta.  Great Fun  Saturday, June 19 Poker Run. 

Friday, August 27 Day @ the Races. Mark YOUR CALENDAR. 
Brokers and Managers
A Meeting Just For YOU!
2010 DAR President, Denise Stewart is inviting you to lunch on June 25th here at the Delta Conference Center.  This will be a working lunch with members of the Board of Directors and our State Directors who will report on all the activities during the Legislative Day and subsequent business meetings in Sacramento during the week of June 9- 12.  Please set aside about an hour and half starting at 11:30am on June 25, 2010. AND come armed with your most pressing questions about DAR, CAR or ?
Steve Goddard
CAR President's Official Visit to Regions 5 and 6
Steve Goddard Steve is scheduled to visit the combined regions 5 and 6 on July 9 at the Lone Tree Event Center.  Some may remember a REALLY hot summer day in East County when we hosted CAR President Vince Malta a few years ago.  That was a ghastly hot day.

Steve has taken time to join with us in the past and most recently was the installing officer at our installation ceremonies last January.  He's always fun to have as a speaker.

We will be taking names for this event so if you are interested, please let us know now as seating will be limited.
WCR and DAR Present:
Leslie Appleton-Young In East County on September 10th
Leslie Appleton-Young is CAR's Vice President and highly respected Chief Economist.  She will be here on September 10th. Plan on attending this luncheon at Nines in Antioch to hear what's really happening in the nation and the state.  Click here for flyer.
Upload Your Photo
Into DAR's System
Its so easy to do...Click on this link to see how to upload your photo into the Delta Association's membership system. 
The Purpose of the Delta Association of REALTORS is to support and enhance the professionalism and success of its members.  We hope to Surprise, Delight and Challenge you as well.
 
John Bedford, CEO
Delta Association of REALTORS
Call us at (925) 757-8283
In This Issue
Who Do You Want In Leadership?
New Reality - Getting Tough
Let's Go Talk to Politicians
Shannon B. Jones
Local Officials Reception
DAR and GRI Coming to a Close
A Fun Poker Run
Broker Manage Meeting
CAR President Steve Scheduled
Leslie Appleton-Young
Your Photo