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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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2011 SAR Officers and Directors Election Results

The 2011 SAR Officers and Directors election results are in! This year was an exciting race with the candidates actively campaigning and a continued use of technology. Once again the candidates filmed campaign videos which were then available on the election website and YouTube. Our candidates used social networking to get the word out, [...]

2011 SAR Officers and Directors Slate and Opening of the Petition Period

The Board of Directors is pleased to present the following Officers/Directors Slate approved at their May 27, 2010 meeting:

2011 Officers – One Position per Office for 2011

President

Doug Covill

President-Elect

Kathy Fox

Patrick Lieuw

Secretary-Treasurer

Ed Anderson

Chris Little

Six (6) Director Positions for [...]

PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE - Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

2009 SAR President - Charlene Singley

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.

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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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June 2009 Newsletter

Sacramento Association of REALTORS® is proud to announce that the May 2009 edition of the Newsletter is available here.

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