2014 Annual Installation & Awards Dinner Recap

South Tahoe Association of REALTORS®  Annual Installation of Officers & Directors & Awards Dinner, Friday, December 5, 2014

Natalie Yanish, South Tahoe Association of REALTORS® 2014 President, passed the gavel to Brooke Hernandez, incoming President for 2015 at an Installation and Awards Dinner on Friday, December 5, 2014 at Edgewood Tahoe.

Sue Lowe, Broker for Chase International Realty was the Installing Officer and Ken Daley (of Re/Max Realty Today) expertly MC’d the event.

Ginger Nicolay-Davis (of Help U Sell Lake Tahoe Properties) and Theresa Souers (of Pinnacle Real Estate Group of Lake Tahoe) honored outstanding members for their contributions to the association this year:

Ellen Camacho (Deb Howard & Co) was honored with one of STAR’s Community Service Awards for her tireless efforts with multiple organizations in the South Lake Tahoe community, including Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe and St. Theresa’s Church, as well as with STAR’s Community Service Committee.

Colleen Manzer (Re/Max Realty Today) received a Community Service Award for her efforts throughout the community, especially her incredible commitment as Chair of Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe’s Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction fundraiser, which directly benefits women and youth in South Lake Tahoe.

Joe Filipko (Chase International South Tahoe Realty) was presented with the Distinguished Service Award, and thanked for dedicating multiple years as STAR’s Multiple Listing Service Committee Chair.  He guided this committee through a lockbox exchange using new blue tooth technology, and has embarked on MLS data share discussions with neighboring organizations.  Joe dedicates valuable time attending conferences at the state and national level exploring cutting edge technologies that members might benefit from, as well as stays abreast of current issues and trends effecting MLSs throughout the nation.

New REALTOR® member Rhonda Keen (of Help U Sell Lake Tahoe Properties) was recognized as the “Rookie of the Year” for jumping in as Scholarship Chair in 2014 after having been a member for less than a year!  She launched STAR’s first ever Silent Auction fundraiser at this event, which raised $875 for future scholarships.

Finally, the REALTOR® of the Year Award was given to Craig Woodward (of Deb Howard & Co), with gracious thanks for dedicating multiple years as Local Government Relations Chair.  He was praised for his tireless efforts attending local government agency meetings on STAR’s behalf, working with the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee, and especially on their new Independent Expenditure Committee which identified business friendly candidates in the local election and encouraged local constituents’ votes.

The members installed on the new Board of Directors for 2015 are:

• Brooke Hernandez, 2015 President (Chase International South Tahoe Realty)
• Ellen Camacho, 2015 President-Elect (Deb Howard & Co)
• Jim Wire, 2015 Vice President (Chase International South Tahoe Realty)
• Michelle Benedict, 2015 Secretary/Treasurer (Pinnacle Real Estate Group of Lake Tahoe)
• Natalie Yanish, 2015 Immediate Past President (Deb Howard & Co)
• Amanda Adams, Director (Re/Max Realty Today)
• Sheila Edner, Director (Chase International South Tahoe Realty)
• Jill Moffett, Director (Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty)
• Jessica Seifert, Director (C21 At Tahoe Paradise)
• Dan Spano, Director (Paradise Real Estate)
• Flip Walker, Director (Pinnacle Real Estate Group of Lake Tahoe)
• Craig Woodward, Director (Deb Howard & Co)
• Jesse Yohnka, Director (Re/Max Realty Today)

Your Recommendations Are Needed for Awards Recipients!

It’s that time of year again to recognize outstanding REALTOR volunteers in our organization.  Do you know of someone in your office who has volunteered on committees or serves in a capacity that you feel is noteworthy? If so, please let us know! The Awards Committee values your input and will review any recommendations received in writing prior to Monday, December 10th by 5:00 PM.

To download a Recommendation Form, please click here.

SOUTH TAHOE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® 2012 SPECIAL AWARDS RECOMMENDATION FORM

In an effort to foster South Tahoe Association of REALTORS® member involvement in the decision making process, we request your input concerning the selection of special awards for member volunteers.  We encourage you to submit recommendations for year 2012 nominees for the “REALTOR® of the Year,” “Rookie of the Year,” “Distinguished Service,” and “Community Service” awards.

The awards committee will review all recommendations received in writing.  Please complete this form and return it to the STAR office no later than 5:00 p.m., on Monday, December 10th.  You may fax it to (530) 541-7011, mail it to 2307 James Ave., South Lake Tahoe, CA  96150, email is to STAOR@STAOR.org or drop it by.  Please feel free to contact the Association office if you have any questions.

The awards ceremony, along with the installation of Officers and Directors will take place at the Installation & Awards dinner on Friday, January 11, 2013 at Edgewood Tahoe.

The following qualifications should be considered when making your decisions:

REALTOR® OF THE YEAR AWARD CATEGORY

• MUST BE AN ACTIVE REALTOR® IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY.
• INVOLVEMENT IN STAR ACTIVITIES (CONTRIBUTION TO COMMITTEES, SPECIAL PROJECTS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ETC.)
• EXCELLENT IMAGE OF THE NOMINEE AS VIEWED BY FELLOW REALTORS® AND THE PUBLIC.  SERVICE ABOVE AND BEYOND THE ORDINARY.
• ACTION WHICH REFLECTS CREDIT TO THESOUTH TAHOEASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

My recommendation for the 2012 REALTOR® OF THE YEAR award is________________________________

WHY?_______________________________________________________________________________

 

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD CATEGORY

• MUST HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF THE STAR FOR TWO (2) YEARS OR LESS.
• MUST BE AN ACTIVE REALTOR® IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY.
• INVOLVEMENT IN STAR ACTIVITIES (CONTRIBUTION ON COMMITTEES, SPECIAL PROJECTS, ETC.)  EXCELLENT IMAGE OF THE NOMINEE AS VIEWED BY FELLOW REALTORS® AND THE PUBLIC.

My recommendation for the 2012 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR award is___________________________________

WHY?_______________________________________________________________________________

 

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD CATEGORY

• MUST HAVE SHOWN LONG-TERM INVOLVEMENT IN STAR ACTIVITIES (COMMITTEES, SPECIAL PROJECTS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ETC.)
• IMAGE AS VIEWED BY FELLOW STAR MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.  “GOOD STANDING” IN ALL AREAS.
• CONTRIBUTION ON LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS (LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT,CALIFORNIAASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®).

My recommendation for the 2012 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE award is________________________________

WHY?_______________________________________________________________________________

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD CATEGORY

• IN RECOGNITION OF DEVOTED AND VALUABLE SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY.

My recommendation for the 2012 COMMUNITY SERVICE award is____________________________________

WHY? ________________________________________________________________________________

 

2010 STAR Special Awards Winners

Outstanding REALTOR® volunteers were honored at the Annual Installation & Awards Dinner on Friday, December 10, 2011.

2010 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – MARK SALMON

Mark Salmon, of Pinnacle Real Estate Group of Lake Tahoe, was honored for his hard work and dedication with the youth of South Lake Tahoe, in support of sports programs.  He currently serves as the Vice President for both AYSO and STSC (Sierra Tahoe Soccer Club), with 3 years serving on the on their Boards of Directors.  He coaches soccer teams, including teaching multiple weeks of summer soccer camps, as well as organized and ran this summer’s CUFA (Come Up for Air) Tournament, which brought over 7,000 visitors to the area, representing 85 teams from 2 states.  His community work doesn’t stop there.  He also installed playground equipment at the Magnet School in Meyers, and regularly chaperones school activities.  With all of this community involvement, Mark is clearly deserving of this small token of recognition and appreciation by his peers.

2010 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR – KEN DALEY
Ken Daley is certainly no stranger to involvement in the community or with professional organizations. He is a past owner of 2 local businesses, 2003 Past President of the Chamber of Commerce, and has served on the Boards of Directors for the South Lake Tahoe Lodging and Tahoe Tallac Associations.  Ken joined and became a new member of STAR in January 2009, immediately jumped in and got involved as Secretary/Treasurer for 2010, and has committed to continue up the ladder of leadership as Vice President in 2011.  With such a great contribution to STAR while having been a REALTOR member for fewer than 2 years, Ken Daley was the obvious choice for this award this year.

2010 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD – DEB HOWARD
Deb Howard was recognized for her tireless efforts and enthusiasm in bringing the National Association of REALTORS® Resort Symposium to Lake Tahoe this year.  She also served as NAR’s Resort Committee Chair, and as a voting delegate at both the National and State levels of the association.  Her record of continued service year in and year out is inspiring, and her support and involvement with STAR is invaluable.  Her peers felt she was more than deserving of this honor this year.

2010 REALTOR® OF THE YEAR – THERESA SOUERS
Theresa Souers joins the ranks of the precious few who have stepped up to be President of STAR twice, as she recently completed a term as President in 2006.  She has taken STAR, once again, to new heights in 2010.  A true mentor to up-and-coming leadership, as well as seasoned veterans, we could not have asked for a better person to fulfill the role of President this year.  Her past resume of involvement with STAR is impressive. She served as a voting STAR Director and California Association of REALTORS Director for multiple years, was STAR’s National Association of REALTORS Delegate in 2006, and Chaired many committees including Education, Communications & Public Relations and Membership & Orientation. She was the recipient of the REALTOR® of the Year Award in 2006, and the Distinguished Service Award in 2008.  She also spearheaded the creation of the STAR Area Certified Specialist Program which now educates and promotes all real estate licencees who choose to invest in their professional development by expanding their knowledge of local government issues and requirements particular to real estate transactions here in South Lake Tahoe.  Her continued dedication, passion and drive made her the clear choice for the REALTOR® of the Year Award again in 2010.