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 Doug Covill  Monday, December 12th, 2011  Five goals – some specific, some far-reaching – have guided the leaders and staff of SAR this year as we all work to serve you, our Members. As you read through this brief review, you will see that we have accomplished a lot this year.
- Improve Communications
- Develop a Green Program
- Establish a 501 (c) 3 Foundation
- Increase Diversity in Participation and in the Leadership
- Continue Focusing on SAR as a Progressive, Evolving Organization
SAR’s new charitable foundation will be fully up and running in 2012. Kathy Fox led the task force and Charlene Singley now chairs the Foundation board. Kathy continues to serve as vice-chair.
SAR continues to be recognized for its charitable contributions. Allison Couchman and Jenifer Miller led the Community Outreach Committee. With fewer dollars to distribute, committee members shifted their efforts to developing relationships with the charities SAR Members support. Watch this newsletter every month to learn about the charities and how you can volunteer.
The CanTree Committee under Ilah Turner and Bobby Campbell put on the Crab Fest and Sip & Support and has just finished building two Can Trees. Twenty nine years and going strong! Thanks to their efforts, SAR has given more than $2 million to the Salvation Army.
Led by Sandi Burden-Bradley and Ted Williams, the Equal Opportunity Committee organized a highly successful Multi Chamber Mixer, with the numerous ethnic chambers of commerce in the Sacramento area. They also worked on strengthening our relationship with the Asian Real Estate Association of American, Realtists and the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.
Continue reading: President’s Perspective – December 2011
Tony Vicari Monday, November 28th, 2011
This past weekend SAR participated in the Sacramento Hmong New Year at Cal Expo. It started last Thursday at 9am and concluded yesterday afternoon around 4pm. More than 10,000 people were anticipated to attend. This was an effort put forth by SAR’s Equal Opportunity/Cultural Diversity Committee and more than 15 SAR Members volunteered to staff the booth in 3½ – hour shifts over the 4-day weekend.
 Susie, Lee, Tong, Gary at SAR Booth Friday AM A big draw to SAR’s booth was the spinning prize wheel where attendees could spin for a chance to win a variety of prizes. Several hundred Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) were donated by the SAR Realty Supply Center to give away at the event, as well as other fun prizes donated by various Equal Opportunity Committee Members.
Continue reading: SAR at the Sacramento Hmong New Year
Daniel Allen Monday, November 1st, 2010
 Cultural Diversity Day followed the informative legal update by C.A.R.’s Gov Hutchinson at the October Main Meeting. With the financial support of a NAR grant, the SAR Equal Opportunity/Cultural Diversity Committee hosted an event featuring great speakers, interesting entertainment and a catered lunch for all the attendees – and more.
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Janelle Fallan Friday, December 18th, 2009
Some 200 Members of both the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® enjoyed a mixer at the SAR office on December 9. The mixer was organized by SAR’s Equal Opportunities Committee.
To help the Hispanic Chamber Members learn more about what SAR has to offer them, volunteers shared information on: Scholarship, CanTree, H.E.L.P. and other down payment assistance programs, Young Professionals Council, Leadership Development, and why they should always use a REALTOR®.
Continue reading: SAR Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Mixer
Charlene Singley Friday, December 11th, 2009
 2009 SAR President - Charlene Singley They say time flies, and boy, does it! This year has gone so very quickly, and quite successfully too, I might add. The credit for any success has to be given to the nearly 200 individuals who volunteered during the year in so many ways.
When I asked how many individual people serve in one or more capacities, I was astounded when I was told it is nearly 200 people. And, in most cases, they don’t serve on only one committee. The generosity of spirit and time is truly inspiring.
First of all, I am the first to acknowledge that nothing in this association gets done without the absolute best staff in the entire state! The reason I always praise Nelson Janes at meetings is just because he does such an excellent job. He is the reason SAR maintains an even keel year after year. His leadership enables the association to hire and maintain such a high-quality staff. Each and every one works tirelessly on your behalf and I appreciate so very much everything they do for all of us.
The Education Committee stepped up the pace this year with many classes covering the hot button issues. The new Lunch & Learn classes have been extremely successful. Jeff Jurach and Denise Ross-Francom, the Chair and Vice-chair, and their committee members have done an excellent job.
Continue reading: PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE – Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
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