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| Arcadia Association of Realtors / Housing Opportunity Committee |
| PURPOSE: To enlighten the Arcadia Association of REALTORS Membership, the governments, Chambers of Commerce, and citizens of the communities in the San Gabriel Valley as to the need for affordable housing and the opportunities of home ownership.* |
| COMMITTEE MEETING DATES |
- March 20
- April 10
- May 22
- June 19
- July 17
- August 21
- September 18
- October 16
- November 20
- December 18
| Committee meets 10:00 a.m. @ the AAR Offices. |
| COMMITTEE MEMBERS |
- hugo torres / chair
- henry nunez / AAR President
- george monte / AAR Presiden-Elect
- randall / traw / AAR Past-President
- robin allen / Staff Liason
- daniel vera / member @ large
- mark tzeng / member @ large
- In attendance were: george monte, randall traw, daniel vera, mark tzeng, hugo torres (chairman)
- Guests were: Raul R. & Jessica P. / Duarte Area High School students on Duarte Job Shadow Day.
The committee began its meeting with the discussion of the Rebuild Together project proposed for a home in Duarte, CA. Despite a lack of quorum, those in attendance
expressed interest in this project and to begin the process of marketing and recruiting the 50 member crew necessary to perform the physical labor on the home.
- Vera was chosen to begin announcing the event at Wed.'s board caravan meeting.
- Traw will talk with CVAR group regarding the project and our invitation to participate.
- Torres will discuss with City of Duarte personnel regarding 'partnering' on the event and making it part of the Duarte's 50 Year Celebration.
- Tzeng will begin research on other possible service & charitable projects.
- Torres will attain contact information for area hardware stores (Home Depot, Lowes) and discuss possible donations of materials for the project.
- Wayne Aoki (Rebuild Together) will coordinate the recruitment of volunteers from local service club and/or other organizations.
- The committee will re-visit the 'A-Frame' t-shirts that AAR team members wore for last year's project as we start getting a number for available volunteers.
- The committee will re-visit possible contest for brokerages that contribute considerable representation at the project site.
The committee also discussion the group's budget and the possible allocation to be made to this project.
Hugo will also begin to attend Equal Opportunity Committee meetings and begin to plan for the upcoming Housing Fair that is facing a change in size.
Hugo will look at NAR and CAR descriptions for this committee and update the goals and outreach of AARs Housing Opportunity group. This will help the recruiting effort by
outlining the value of joining this commission.
"Dear Hugo,
On behalf of Rebuilding Together, thank you for considering the sponsorship of this project for the Arcadia Association of Realtors. Together with other community members, we
hope to focus on the Saldanas home in Duarte, CA on the last Saturday of April 28th, which has been Rebuilding Together traditional 'Christmas in April' event throughout the
Country. Locally in Southern California, we will be joining 13 other cities in more than 20 projects connecting neighbor with neighbor to enhance the well being of low income
home owners.'
'Our workday is typically scheduled from 8 am to 2 pm with continental breakfast lunch provided. Depending upon our funding, we may install windows, complete the stucco
patch work and prep the entire exterior painting, a week prior to our April 28th date. Nevertheless, we will attempt to recruit a volunteer work crew of approximately 50 people,
guaranteeing that we could finish within our time frame.'
ABOUT THE SALDANAS
Work needed to be done on this project:
Estimated total funds needed to complete project : $4,360 / Breakdown available upon request.
To be discussed by committee at upcoming meeting on Feb. 20. To learn more about this project email Housing Opportunity Committee Chairman Hugo Torres at
hugot@century21.com
On behalf of Rebuilding Together, thank you for considering the sponsorship of this project for the Arcadia Association of Realtors. Together with other community members, we
hope to focus on the Saldanas home in Duarte, CA on the last Saturday of April 28th, which has been Rebuilding Together traditional 'Christmas in April' event throughout the
Country. Locally in Southern California, we will be joining 13 other cities in more than 20 projects connecting neighbor with neighbor to enhance the well being of low income
home owners.'
'Our workday is typically scheduled from 8 am to 2 pm with continental breakfast lunch provided. Depending upon our funding, we may install windows, complete the stucco
patch work and prep the entire exterior painting, a week prior to our April 28th date. Nevertheless, we will attempt to recruit a volunteer work crew of approximately 50 people,
guaranteeing that we could finish within our time frame.'
ABOUT THE SALDANAS
- Mr. Saldana is actively involved in the Duarte Neighborhood Watch Program and is currently block Captain.
- Mr. Saldana is known as a Community Advocate and often translates materials and information for neighbors.
- Mr. Saldana regularly attends community meetings, such as General Plan update meetings and Duarte City Council meetings.
- Mr. & Mrs. Saldana have lived in the home since 1973.
Work needed to be done on this project:
- New vinyl operable garage door for easy maintenance.
- New concrete driveway.
- New dual pane energy efficient windows.
- Replace/Remove security bars.
- Install sensored security door lighting near garage, front door and backyard.
- Replacement of front yard fencing.
- Replace deteriorated side yard wood gates.
- Improve landscaping, especially planter areas near garage for easy maintenance.
Estimated total funds needed to complete project : $4,360 / Breakdown available upon request.
To be discussed by committee at upcoming meeting on Feb. 20. To learn more about this project email Housing Opportunity Committee Chairman Hugo Torres at
hugot@century21.com
| * Arcadia Association of REALTORS - Committee Descriptions 2007 |
| ENHANCED DESCRIPTION: Continue housing fairs and good-will charitable projects for rehabilitation and affordable housing. Lobby funds for affordable housing.* |
* Proposed by AAR President Henry Nunez / Chair Leadership Training 2007
| COMMITTEE MEETING DATES |
| COMMITTEE MEMBERS |
| NOTES FROM COMMITTEE'S MEETING ON TUESDAY FEB. 20 @ 10:00 A.M. |
| PROJECT IDENTIFIED WITH REBUILDING TOGETHER: SGV Foothills |