Starczyk Sworn in as SRAR 2017 President

By Nancy Starczyk, President, and David R. Walker Southland Regional Association of Realtors®

Stressing that saying “we can” always motivates better than excuses for “why we can’t,” Real-tor Nancy Starczyk was sworn in recently as the 2017 president of the Southland Regional Association of Realtors.Starczyk, Gary Washburn, the 2017 presi-dent-elect, and the new board of directors were feted at the 97th Inaugu-ral Ball of the 9,600-member association, which ranks as one of the largest in the nation.

Starczyk was sworn in by State Senator Scott Wilk. Realtor Laura Langen was the master of ceremonies.

“What I hope is that you will hear my motto,” Starczyk said in her address. “Your choice, your voice. Come join me on the path. Get involved!

“Your Association is work-ing for you today,” she said, “so you can enjoy tomorrow! Your success is our goal.”

She said that in the Associ-ation’s mission to value people, “SRAR delivers life and hope to achieve the American Dream through our leadership team and our members.”

Every year, she said, it becomes more evident that for continued success Realtors need to keep up with technol-ogy, work with legislators, and fine tune the tools of the profession.

“My heart wants to

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Nancy Starczyk’s family and friends—Jerry Klaizner, Benita Klaizner, Ana Vargas, Louis Vargas, Starczyk, Allen Starczyk, Gino Montoya, Melinda Co-mouche, and Linda Ford.

Starczyk with president-elect Gary Washburn, and 2016 president Gina Uzunyan.

D’Wilfri Dance Art Troupe, performed the night’s theme, Phantom of the Opera, with Nancy Starczyk, fourth from left.

Singers Gheri LeGree and Realtors Cres San Jose, Nancy Starczyk.

improve member value,” she said. “My pride wants to work towards better community and public relations. My head says our ethics and professionalism still need to improve. My soul is embedded in government relations

and advocacy. “And my absolute love,” Starczyk said, “is

our association excellence.”She praised the 2016 president, Gina

Uzunyan, for her unstinting effort and for sharing the same passion. Starczyk noted that

SRAR boasts a new CEO, Tim P. John-son, and a new legal coun-selor, Steve DiGuiseppe. A smooth transition to a new leader-ship team was made possible

by Jim Link who retired recently from the top staff position after serving SRAR for 46 years.

Pat “Ziggy” Zicarelli, past president of the California Association of Realtors and SRAR, led a tribute to Link who he said “was admired and loved, and touched many in this room.”

“It was a labor of love all my life,” Link said. “I appreciate this. Thank you for allow-ing me to work for you.”

Elected officials attended to honor Starczyk and Link, but also to extend thanks, praise and certificates of appreciation to the 2016 president Uzunyan. Lawmakers who attended included: L.A. City Councilmem-bers Paul Koretz and Paul Krekorian; Santa Clarita City Councilmen Bob Kellar and Bill Miranda; L.A. City Controller Ron Galperin; Scott Abrams, representing Con-gressman Brad Sherman; State Senator Scott Wilk; and Assemblymen Dante Acosta, Matt Dababneh, and Adrin Nazarian. Also singled out for praise were the recipients of the Association’s highest honors: Herb Lam-

bert, the 2016 Realtor of the Year; Michael Regilio, 2016 Association Service Award Recipient; and Jessica Baca, 2016 Affiliate of the Year.”

The installation saw the swearing in of SRAR’s 2017 Board of Directors. C.A.R. past president Zicarelli administered the oath of office to Washburn and directors Liliana Alfonso, Winnie Davis, Jeff Kahn, Erika Kauzlarich-Bird, Bob Khalsa, Marty Kovacs, Paul Marks, Melania McShane, Patti Petralia, Jeff Phillips, Em Roberts, Fred Sabine, Diane Sydell, Dan Tresierras, Gina Uzunyan, M. Dean Vincent, Judy Ann Von Arb, Steve White, and Cindy Wu. The Southland Regional Association of Realtors® is a trade association with more than 9,600 members serving the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys. SRAR is one of the largest local associations in the nation.

Jim Link Tim Johnson

Starczyk and Assemblyman Dante Acosta

State Senator Scott Wilk and Starczyk

Assemblyman Matt Dabab-neh, Pat “Ziggy” Zicarellii, past president C.A.R., SRAR.