Let’s start with politics:
During the primaries, Californians decided on state propositions 68, 69, 70, 71, 72.
Also, voters cast votes for other seats, including Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner and Secretary of State with some heading for a run-off in November.
Other large cities in our area had mayoral races also, including San Francisco and San Jose.
Are election outcomes important to us and what advocacy means? You bet.
As IREM members, did you know you can support this association by contributing to RPAC, REALTORS® Political Action Committee. It is one of the strongest advocacy organizations nationally; from Washington DC to your state capitol, investing in RPAC allows us to be involved as “players in the game and not just a bystander”. Remember that real estate is our profession and politics is also our business. RPAC is non-partisan in its selection of candidates.
For more information visit-www.nar.realtor/rpac
Furthermore, our IREM California statewide Co-Chairs, Jeff Hickox and Bill Sheridan, from the San Diego and Sacramento Chapters, respectively, have been working hard on our behalf while collaborating with numerous stakeholders while in conjunction with California Business Properties Association (www.cbpa.com) on important issues that may be coming up in the November ballot, such as Split Roll Tax and repealing of Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act.
You can help make an impact if you are interested.
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Back here at home, 2018 has been a very productive year with special programs and initiatives.
-Our February luncheon at Scott’s Seafood in Walnut Creek featured four outstanding panelists on the topic of “Force Majuere”.
-Our April luncheon at Michaels at Shoreline in Mountain View featured four phenomenal panelists on the topic of “Affordable housing / Google’s 10,000 units”
-Our April mixer at HopMonk in Novato was timely which we will be able to donate net proceeds exceeding $100 to Rose Foundation’s The Just and Resilient Forward Fund to assist impacted and deserving families who lost their residences from last year’s wine country fire.
Otherwise, our events seem to be gaining favor and below are some comments we heard:
Walnut Creek-
“This luncheon was outstanding; it totally exceeded my expectations- super program and topic”
Mountain View-
“Really informative and terrific place to have it; please consider having the luncheons here all the time- a winner”
Novato-
“So glad I came and had lots of fun; let’s do it again!”
IREM- SF Bay Area’s chapter partnership with City of San Jose’s Sustainability and Environmental Services team along with and U.S Green Building Council’s Pacific region is beginning to take form with rollouts of stakeholder and energy management workshops. Furthermore and perhaps more importantly, California’s AB 802- Energy Benchmarking and Disclosure requires real estate operators to begin implementing this new law.
The May 16th annual CREATE Gala in San Francisco was also filled with energy and camaraderie. Several San Francisco State University students were recognized for their commitments to this profession. This joint alliance with BOMA SF, BOMA OEB, NAIOP and IREM-SF Bay Area is heading in the right direction offering opportunities to the next generation of employees.
Are you interested in being an instructor or guest lecturer with CREATE?
Seriously……
Did you know? A group of our chapter members working in Silicon Valley are gathering to spearhead creative events and programs to fill a niche. With members actively involved in this manner, value will be created both personally and professionally. Thumbs up!
Thank you for your attention and please plan on attending and supporting our upcoming mixers, vendor trade show, and wine tasting tour in partnership with IREM Sacramento Chapter.
Let’s continue having fun and do remain in touch!
Richard Lee, CPM®
IREM San Francisco Bay Area President
