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“Don’t be a crab...eat one!” Our

3rd annual DAR Crab Feed was a

smashing success, with over 150 in

attendance. Thanks to Crab Feed

Chair Scott Macintyre for helping

us to grow this event by over 250%

since its first year.

Thank you to all

who attended and

supported. Next

year’s will be even

bigger and better!

Our Delta Realtors

Community Service

Foundation is

holding its first event

of the year on Friday, March 6 with

the Bowling Tournament at Harvest

Park Bowl. The Foundation raises

funds throughout the year for high

school scholarships, donations to

food pantries, and other endeavors.

Please support this event.

“Shred your excess” - at our annual

Member meeting on Friday, March

20, 2015 from 11:30-2:30 at DAR,

you can bring up to 5 file boxes

per member of free shredding and

disposal. What a great opportunity

for Delta members!!! A great

information meeting, shredding, and

more - you won’t want to miss this!

Have you ever been to C.A.R.

Legislative Day in Sacramento? This

is an eye-opening and educational

event that allows you to take an

active role in your industry. Wed,

April 22 is the day. A monetary

scholarship is

“possible” for first time

attendees. Contact

John Bedford for

details. You will enjoy

a free lunch with a

terrific guest speaker

and meet peers from

all over Regions 5 and

6. Meet legislators

and visit offices at the

Capitol! Join us again or make this

your year!

I need your involvement! Committees

and events don’t work without you,

our volunteer members! I’m going

to be visiting offices and tours soon

to get you to join me in making

Delta the premiere resource for the

professionals and our communities.

Please feel free to contact me with

any questions or concerns, at 925-

305-9479. We ARE the Delta Force!

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

Delta Currents is the official monthly publication of the Delta Association of REALTORS®. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of this publication, errors may occur. DAR shall not be held liable for misinformation, typographical errors, omissions, and/or misprints in editorial and/or advertising materials.

Delta Currents is published byMichelle Manos Design.

To advertise in Delta Currents,contact Michelle Manos at 831 869 5084 or michelle@michellemanosdesign.com

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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yourcalendarMar. 6 DRCSF Bowling Tournament 2 p.m. Mar. 11 New Members Orientation 8:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.Mar. 12-17 NAR AE Institute Mar. 12 DRCSF Board Meeting 1 p.m.- 2 p.m.Mar. 13 Local government Relations Meeting 8:30 a.m.- 10 a.m.Mar. 16 Stonecrest Lending Seminar Mar. 17 Budget & Finance Meeting 10 a.m.- 11 a.m.Mar. 18 GRI Marketing, Financing & Managing 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Commercial Properties Mar. 19 Executive Committee Meeting 9 a.m. 11 a.m.Mar. 19 Summit Funding Seminar 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.Mar. 20 Annual Membership Meeting 12 p.m.- 2 p.m.Mar. 25 Image 1 Studios Photo’s 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.Mar. 26 Board of Directors Meeting 12 p.m.- 2 p.m.

Apr. 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 SacramentoApr. 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 ConventionMay 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®Joselito GarciaKeller Williams191 Sand Creek Rd., Ste. 100, Brentwood934-0033 FAX 634-4427

BROKERSMichael PerryMichael Perry, Broker5149 Lone Tree Way, Antioch209-0658 FAX 877-839-8077

MEMBERS ON THE MOVENader MirzaiBetter Homes/Mann & Assoc.3000 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch779-0700 FAX 779-0353

Mizeta KasumovicBetter Homes/Mann & Assoc.3413 Deer Valley Rd., Antioch779-0600 FAX 779-0651

Christine Ramierz-HowardBerkshire Hathaway2510 Sand Creek Rd., Brentwood634-3200 FAX 634-3393

Deidre McClainColdwell Banker Guidance4851 Lone Tree Way, Ste. B, Antioch776-1100 FAX 776-5085

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

EBRDI PARAGON TRAININGFREE TO MLS SUBSCRIBERSSteven Pean, Instructor

Wednesday, March 4,, 2015

Paragon 5 Essentials

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

M.O.R.E. 2.0 Partner MLS

Resource (RPR)

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

To register call EBRDI at

363-2333

Or logon to EBRDI.com

NEW MEMBERS ORIENTATIONWednesday, March 11, 2015

8:30 a.m. – 12 noon

DAR office 757-8283

GRI CLASS:MARKETING, FINANCING, AND MANAGINGCOMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Wednesday, March 18, 2015

8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To register call GRI at

888-785-4800 or

www.eDesignations.com

NEW MEMBERS ORIENTATIONWednesday, April 8, 2015

8:30 a.m. – 12 noon

DAR office 757-8283

GRI CLASSINVESTMENT PROPERTY ANALYSISWednesday, April 15, 2015

8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To register call GRI at

888-785-4800 or

www.eDesignations.com

GRI CLASSENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS, CONSTRUCTIONOVERVIEW AND LAND USEWednesday, May 20, 2015

8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To register call GRI at

888-785-4800 or

www.eDesignations.com

GRI CLASSREAL ESTATE, TAX AND EXCHANGEWednesday, June 17, 2015

8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To register call GRI at

888-785-4800 or

www.eDesignations.com

All Classes are held at the

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REALTORS®

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Celebrating 65 years….If they could see us now!

In the summer of 1949 a group of real estate brokers, headed up by Pittsburg’s Vernon Rouner was issued a charter from the National Association of Real Estate Boards to become the Eastern Contra Costa Board of REALTORS®.

Rouner, along with 11 other Real Estate Brokers had been working to have their own real estate board and now it was a reality. They now had the jurisdiction over the use of the trademark “REALTOR®” and also the right to require all Brokers within the boundaries of Eastern Contra Costa to join with them if they wanted to become Realtors. Eastern Contra Costa County was a very rural area with three cities. Pittsburg, Antioch and newly incorporated Brentwood. The Brokers came from all areas of the county. Its population was a tenth of what it is today and home prices were ridiculously low.

Acknowledging its geography in 1988, the board changed its name to the Delta Association of REALTORS®.

With determined commitment and adherence to ethical principles the association grew to a total of over 1300 members at its recent peak.

Even with the reduction of members it still over 800 strong. We have made tremendous progress to remain relevant to our members.

The industry has changed dramatically, and so have the needs of membership. The Delta Association is constantly reviewing and remodeling so that we remain a strong and vibrant force for REALTORS® and members of our communities

We think ahead and strive for creative and innovative programs for our members. Our mission is to promote ethics and the success of our members. The mission drives all of our decisions. Members can count on the association

leaders to think ahead and work to deliver the right mix of products and services that increase the value each member derives from the association.

Like Southwest Airlines, we know there are other associations you can choose to belong, and we are proud and happy that you choose us.

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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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