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Patrick Lieuw Installed as 2012 President of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS

Chinese lion dancers highlighted the festivities as Patrick Lieuw was installed as the first Asian-American president and the 95th president of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® on January 10 2012.

Patrick’s theme for 2012, “Focus on Collaboration,” highlights the value he places on the diversity of SAR’s Membership as well as his interest in photography. “This year I’m pulling out my widest angle lens, because I plan for an all-inclusive composition, and that means every single current member of the SAR, and as many new members as we can attract. Each one of us brings his or her own insights and background, and I’m not just talking about differences in gender and ethnicity. Many of us started out in a different career. I, for instance, was an engineer.”

He said, “While others have pointed out that I am the first Asian-American President of the SAR, all I want you to remember, is that we are all one ‘Realtor family’ working together, to better our Association and our clients.”

Patrick, a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Gold Natomas, has been a real estate broker and a Member of SAR for 23 years. He has also been a C.A.R. Director and Chair or Vice-Chair of numerous SAR and C.A.R. Committees. He is also involved in the Asian Real Estate Association of America, the Women’s Council of REALTORS® and the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.

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Covill Installed; Cimaroli, Fox, Nunn, Kloss and Harsch Honored

Doug Covill – just after he was installed as the 2011 SAR President Doug Covill, REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker in Sacramento, was installed Tuesday as the 94th President of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®.

Mr. Covill has been a full-time REALTOR® in Sacramento for over 28 years. He has served on the Masters Club Steering Committee, Government Relations Committee, Legislative Committee, Budget Committee, the Political Action Committee, and a C.A.R. Director.

Barbara Harsch, REALTOR® with Lyon Real Estate Downtown, was honored for her contributions as 2010 President. Mr. Covill said, “You have brought forth much positive change and growth for SAR. We recognize the unyielding commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism you have brought to your presidency.”

The officers installed for 2011 were: President-elect Patrick Lieuw, RE/MAX Gold Natomas; Secretary/Treasurer Chris Little, Little Real Estate Services; Immediate Past President Barbara Harsch and Past President Charlene Singley, Dunnigan REALTORS®. The 2011 Board of Directors includes: Erin Attardi, Dunnigan REALTORS®; Judy Covington, Keller-Williams Realty Elk Grove; Kathy Fox, Prudential NorCal Realty Carmichael; Ron Greenwood, Coldwell Banker; Jeff Jurach, Lyon Real Estate Sierra Oaks; Michelle Lehman, Century 21-Noel David Realty; Rob McQuade, McMartin Realty; Deniece Ross-Francom, McMartin Realty; Ted Russert, Lyon Real Estate Sierra Oaks; Scott Short, Comstock Mortgage; Paula Swayne, Dunnigan REALTORS®; Dave Tanner, Tanner and Associates; Mary Willett, Lyon Real Estate Sierra Oaks, and Linda Wood, Dunnigan REALTORS®.

Neva Cimaroli of Folsom, the first woman president of SAR in 1979, was given the Lifetime Service Award. She joined the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® in 1955. She was a Regional Vice-president of the California Association of REALTORS® and a past director, National Association of REALTORS®.

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Alan Wagner Recognized as SAR REALTOR® of the Year

Alan Wagner

Alan Wagner

Elk Grove REALTOR® Alan Wagner, Exit Realty, was recognized for his contributions to the profession by being named 2009 REALTOR® of the Year during the SAR’s annual installation of officers on Tuesday, January 5.

The award was presented by Doug Covill, 2008 REALTOR® of the Year. The criteria are:

  • Active participation in SAR activities by serving on committees, subcommittees, task forces and/or the Board of Directors;
  • A demonstrated commitment to SAR through a period of years of volunteerism in more than one SAR activity;
  • The ability to generate participation by others in SAR activities through enthusiastic and effective leadership;
  • Participation in charitable, public service, or legislative activities outside of the SAR organization that enhance the image of REALTORS® in the community.

Alan holds CRS, GRI, ABR & e-Pro designations. His real estate career started in 1984.

He is a recent SAR director, a past SAR President, a past MetroList Director, a C.A.R. Director, a former NAR Director, and chairman the MLS Committee. He is a past chair of the Education Committee, and has been a Member of several strategic planning Committees and the Grievance Committee. He has been one of the Regional coordinators for SAR’s weekly Elk Grove regional meeting and for awhile was the only practicing REALTOR® certified to teach WINForms Programs in Northern California.

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Barbara Harsch To Be Installed as REALTORS® President

Barbara Harsch

Barbara Harsch

Sacramento REALTOR® Barbara Harsch will be installed as President of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® on Tuesday, January 5.

In 1986 she joined Lyon Real Estate specializing in residential properties. She is an Outstanding Life Member of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®’ Masters’ Club and is its past president. She has served on the Board of Directors of SAR for three years.

She was born and raised in East Sacramento and describes herself as a “passionate advocate for all things Sacramento.” She is a graduate of Sacramento High School and the University of California, Berkeley. Barbara taught high school English and history throughout the region for many years. She has been active the Los Ninos Service League, which runs the Casa de Los Ninos Restaurant supporting the Sacramento Children’s Home. Barbara served on the National Ski Patrol for 22 years at Alpine Meadows and was a Senior Judge for the American Waterski Association for 15 years.

Charlene Singley, Lyon Real Estate, will be recognized as Immediate Past President. Other 2010 officers are Doug Covill, Coldwell Banker, President-elect and Kathy Fox, Prudential NorCal Realty, Secretary/Treasurer.

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SAR Has a New Strategic Plan

Carefully considered plans are taking shape for SAR in 2010 and beyond.

SAR volunteers gave two days to the Association for a Strategic Planning retreat in late June facilitated by Gar Anderson, NAR’s Vice President for Leadership Development.

Prior to the retreat, the SAR Staff took a day to review the existing plan, noting that all of its goals had been accomplished. They then made recommendations going forward, which were sent to Anderson for his consideration.

The plan features prioritized goals for the Association, with the purpose of providing the programs and services that will keep Members ahead of their industry.

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