**July 2010**
THE VOTING IS OVER AND IT’S OFFICIAL – THE RESULTS ARE IN!
The three REALTOR® members appointed to the 2010 Election Committee by President Glenn Zimmerman were Mathilde Kirkland, Loretta McVey and Charles Newman who presented the results of the election to President Glenn Zimmerman at the General Membership meeting on Wednesday, July 28th.
The Victor Valley Association of REALTORS held their election for the 2010/2011 Board of Directors. There were 269 votes cast representing 22% of our REALTOR® membership. The vote included absentee ballots as well as "in person" votes cast at our General Membership Meeting held July 28, 2010.
Congratulations are in order for our new Board of Directors for 2011.
Newly elected Officers are:
Cecil Volsch – Volsch Enterprises, Inc. – President 2011
Bess Kline – Century 21 Desert Rock – President Elect 2011
Lupe Alvarado – Performance Realty – 2011 Secretary
Newly elected Directors serving 2011-2012 are:
Beverly Bower/Exit Realty Blaine & Associates – Director 2011-2012
Kari Leon – Agio Real Estate - Director 2011-2012
Ann McDonald – AMC Real Estate Services – Director 2011-2012
Jo Ann Tidwell- ERA Tidwell & Associates – Director 2011-2012
Glenn Zimmerman of Keller Williams VVMC, 2010 President, will continue to serve on the Board in 2011 as Past President and Becky Otwell, Shear Realty Main St. will continue as 2011 Treasurer.
Directors with one year remaining of their term are:
Betty Henderson of Agio Real Estate; Chuck Knapp of Century 21 Desert Rock; and Bernard Wagner of Century 21 Fairway Apple Valley.
This new Board of Directors will be installed on November 12th, 2010 at a dinner to be held at Spring Valley Lake Country Club.
The 2010 Election had extremely qualified candidates and we thank them all for their participation.
As many of you know, our Board of Directors meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month at the Association offices on Hesperia Road. During these meetings, the Board of Directors approves recommendations coming from the various committees, approves the financial records of the Association and approves new REALTOR® members and new MLS participants. Many times, these items prompt spirited conversation and debate before the matter is ultimately put to a vote. These meetings are open—your attendance and input are welcome.
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REALTOR® Safety: Knowledge Awareness Empowerment
8 Steps for Staying Safe at ATMs
Consider how vulnerable you are when you stop to withdraw cash from an ATM. Whether you’re in your car at a drive-up machine, on the street or in a building’s lobby, you may be marked as a target by a criminal—a target with cash in hand. Follow these simple steps each time you head to the ATM, and reduce your risks:
1. Try to plan your visits to automatic teller during the day, rather than after dark.
2. Choose an ATM location in a busy public place.
3. If possible, take along a friend who can watch the surroundings while you are conducting your transactions.
4. Pre-plan your transaction carefully, and don’t spend too much time at the machine.
5. When you make a withdrawal, quickly place the money in your purse or wallet and leave as soon as you finish your transaction.
6. Watch out for suspicious-looking people waiting around an ATM – they may not really be customers. If someone offers to let you go ahead of them, decline politely and leave.
7. When visiting a drive-through ATM, keep your doors locked and be prepared to drive away quickly. If anyone approaches your car on foot, roll up your window and drive off.
8. If you have not finished your transaction, and a suspicious character approaches you, press the CANCEL button, receive your card and leave quickly.
(Source: Louisiana REALTORS)
Visit NAR’s REALTOR® Safety Web site at www.REALTOR.org/Safety
This article is part of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ REALTOR® Safety Resources Kit.
Member Benefits
2010 NAR Membership Kits and Cards Mail in June
Includes a Full Section on NAR REALTOR Benefits® Program and Special Member Offers http://bit.ly/bAdr7e
The 2010 NAR Membership Reference Kit began mailing the first week of June. The membership kits include an updated, customized Member Reference Guide highlighting $1,000s of free NAR programs and services. Plus, your personalized NRDS member ID card which includes your NAR coupon codes from REALTOR Benefits® Program Partners, Avis, Budget & Hertz.
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REALTORS® are early adopters of social media and social networking, and you can be too! Learn best practices by participating, joining, and listening to these online communities -- and get information you can easily share with your network. Whether you want to engage with your sphere of influence on Facebook, share thoughts and links on Twitter, or exchange ideas with fellow real estate professionals on LinkedIn, check out where we are!
New Members Applicants
The following applicants are applying for Association membership: Current REALTOR® members in good standing are invited to submit written comments in reference to these candidates and such comments will be processed in accordance with the Association Bylaws. Comments should be directed to the attention of the Executive Officer.
New Members Joined August 1, - August 31 2010
REALTOR® MEMBERS
Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate – Gustavo Oliva
CENTURY 21 Fairway Realty AV – Allan Calvert
CENTURY 21 Fairway Realty AV – Steven Hess
CENTURY 21 Fairway Realty AV – Rachel Lawler
Desert Castle Realty – Joe Perez-Diaz
Eden Capital Realty – Brian Kim
Exit Realty LT Associates – Ramona Armstrong
Good Deal Realty Inc. – Janet Johnson
Hanah’s Realty – Wahid Hanah
Kay Williams Associates – Mario Flores
Keller Williams Realty VVMC – Erika Godinez
Keller Williams Realty VVMC – Jan Schommer
Keller Williams Realty VVMC – Zhanming Tan
Professional Realty – Robin Sheppard
Prudential California Realty – Peter Moreno
U.S. Homes – Rodney Abney
Zip Realty, Inc. – Ramón Aceves
Affiliates
Cimarron Escrow Inc. – Kath Higgs
Cimarron Escrow Inc. - Jill Smith
Cimarron Escrow Inc. – Buffy Stelle
The Duplicator – Derrick Sanderlin
Show Off Signs – Jeff Reichert
REALTOR® Trademark and Logo Rules
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Social and Professional Networking
The 4th Wednesday of every month there is a “General Membership Meeting” held at the association office with a continental breakfast provided. The breakfast is a benefit of membership to REALTOR® and Affiliate Members. e will have informative and interesting speaker. In addition to a continental breakfast and great speakers, REALTORS® can interact with other real estate professionals. Our Special Affairs Committee will be having a 'bake sale' after every general membership meeting, all proceeds will go to our local charities.
Political Involvement at Local Level
The REALTOR® organization is there in front of the local city councils, county Board of Supervisors and legislators in Sacramento and Washington DC fighting ordinances and other laws that adversely impact the real estate industry and REALTORS® ability to conduct their business. In 2005 we added a Government Affairs Director, Mr. Chip Ahlswede, to guide and assist us with the needs of our growing community. We urge our members to get involved by attending the VVAR Government Relations Committee Meeting. For more information contact the Chair Debra Ann Peterson at 951-7747. http://www.vvar.com/government-relations
VVAR Leadership 2010 Officers
Glenn Zimmerman – President
Cecil Volsch – President-Elect
Penny Wansten – Secretary
Becky Otwell - Treasurer
Jo Ann Tidwell - Past President
2010 Directors
Beverly Bower
Betty Henderson
Don Jensen
Chuck Knapp
Jeffrey Longshore
Charles H. Newman Jr.
Bernard Wagner
2010 Committee Chairs
Bylaws – Chuck Knapp
Special Affairs – Jeannine Kingston
Equal Opportunity – Loretta McVey
Education – Jo Ann Tidwell
Finance – Becky Otwell
Grievance – Hanna Knapp
Government Relations – Debra Ann Peterson
Membership – Bernard Wagner
MLS – Don Jensen
Professional Standards – Betty Henderson
Past Presidents – Jo Ann Tidwell
Association Staff
The Association Staff is here to assist you with all your needs. (760-244-8841)
Diane Smith- Executive Officer
Karen King – Administrative Assistant
Rosemary Chavarin – Membership Coordinator
Valerie Cotto – Membership Assistant/Store
Veronica Swarts – Bookkeeper
Kristy Pele – Bookkeeper
Jackie Guzman – Supra Administrator/Store
Visit our website: www.vvar.com
Victor Valley Association of REALTORS®
11890 Hesperia Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92345
Phone: (760) 244-8841
Fax: (760) 244-7387
