Information Pertaining to OMREB's Shuswap / Revelstoke Zone

August 13, 2013

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: Revelstoke "Meet & Greet" Luncheon

SAVE THE DATE! September 19th - 1 PM - Let us treat you to lunch.

OMREB Directors are coming to your Zone and want to meet with you! We’d like to hear what is going on in your market, answer any questions and address concerns you may have, and to give you an update on what’s going on at the Board. Hope to see you there!

THE AGENDA WILL INCLUDE:
* Changes to Board Services:
- Inter-office Courier Schedule
- New online payment options – coming soon!
- MATRIX Updates (mandatory pin placement & reporting of lease-sales)
- Introducing Clareity – A Single Sign-On & Security Initiative
* REVIA Online Learning: New Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation & Course
* Clarifying the Spirit of Cooperation and Principles of Competition
* What’s the professional climate in the Revelstoke/Shuswap Zone?
* How can we better meet your needs?

Friday, September 19th, 2014
Revelstoke “Meet & Greet” Luncheon from 1:00 to 2:30 pm
The Sutton Place Hotel: Revelstoke Mountain Resort - 2950 Camossi Road, Revelstoke
RSVPs are required by September 15th
Email Karen Henderson: [email protected] or call 250-491-4560 ext. 0

Click here to download PDF of this invitation -- emailed to Shuswap/Revelstoke Members today.

August 7, 2013

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: New Bylaws Impacting Development in Shuswap Lake Area

The Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association of BC (WCOWMA-BC) advises that new bylaws impacting construction and development in the Shuswap Lake area as well as Rural Revelstoke and Ranchero/Deep Creek areas were adopted or amended in mid-July.

This means that development within the North Shuswap (Electoral Area F) and the South Shuswap (Electoral Area C), Rural Revelstoke (Electoral Area B) and Ranchero/Deep Creek (Electoral Area D) is now subject to the Development Permit (DP) Guidelines set out in the applicable bylaw(s). DPs are established in the OCP as a tool to help protect the environment and avoid development in hazardous areas, and sets guidelines for the form and character of commercial, industrial, multi-family residential and intensive residential development.

As stakeholders, your Board has been asked to pass this information on to our Members in the Shuswap Zone so you are aware of the changes and development permit requirements when selling property in these areas.

SHUSWAP LAKE: Click here for WCOWMA-BC advisory and letter from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) outlining Development Permit guidelines for specific development activities near Shuswap Lake. Click on highlighted links for copies of both Official Community Plans, and Bylaw No. 830 and No. 725.

While the CSRD advisory deals specifically with Shuswap Lake, mention of Development Permit Areas for Rural Revelstoke and Ranchero/Deep Creek are also made and applicable bylaws can be accessed via links provided below.

NORTH SHUSWAP: Electoral Area F Official Community Plan -- Bylaw No. 830
Please note that the CSRD adopted the Electoral Area 'F' Official Community Plan Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw No. 830-10 at the July 17, 2014 Board meeting.

Bylaw No. 830-10 designates Lee Creek as a Secondary Settlement Area, adds policy regarding fire suppression, amends Section 13 Development Permits, adds Schedule G (Present and Proposed Parks and Public and Institutional), and other housekeeping amendments. A consolidated version of Bylaw No. 830 will be available soon.

Bylaw No. 830 and Mapping Search:
http://www.csrd.bc.ca/inside-csrd/bylaws/electoral-area-f-official-community-plan-bylaw-no-830-0

SOUTH SHUSWAP: Electoral Area C Official Community Plan -- Bylaw No. 725
The CSRD recently adopted Electoral Area C (South Shuswap) Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 725 at the March 20, 2014 Board Meeting.

The Official Community Plan (OCP) updates and replaces the Electoral Area 'C' South Shuswap Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 700 which had included only some communities within Electoral Area 'C'; the new OCP now covers the entire South Shuswap including the communities of Tappen, Carlin, Skimikin, White Lake, and Sunnybrae.

Bylaw No. 725 and Mapping Search:
http://www.csrd.bc.ca/node/1272

Please note that there are other Development Permit Areas within the CSRD including Electoral Area B (Bylaw No. 850 – Rural Revelstoke) and Electoral Area D (Bylaw No. 750 – Ranchero/Deep Creek). Please visit the CSRD website or contact CSRD Development Services for details regarding those areas.

RURAL REVELSTOKE: Electoral Area B -- Bylaw No. 850
Electoral Area B Official Community Plan Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw No. 850-1 was adopted on July 17, 2014 and adds:
• Climate Change policies and targets
• two new land use designations -Foreshore and Water Designation, and Railroad Corridor
• Vacation Rental policies to the bylaw
• two new development permit areas -Lakes 100 m DPA and Foreshore and Water DPA

Bylaw No. 850 Download and Mapping Search:
http://www.csrd.bc.ca/inside-csrd/bylaws/electoral-area-b-official-community-plan-bylaw-no-850

RANCHERO/DEEP CREEK: Electoral Area D -- Bylaw No. 750
The CSRD adopted the Ranchero/Deep Creek Official Community Plan Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw No. 750-1 at the July 17, 2014 Board meeting. Bylaw No. 750-1 provides the ability to issue Temporary Use Permits in the entire Ranchero/Deep Creek Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 750 Area. A consolidated version of Bylaw No. 750 will be available soon.

Bylaw No. 750 Download and Mapping Search:
http://www.csrd.bc.ca/inside-csrd/bylaws/rancherodeep-creek-official-community-plan-bylaw-no-750

April 1, 2013

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: Invitation to Spring Fling on Hump Day!

Shuswap Zone Members are invited to a Spring Fling to mix and mingle with your colleagues on April 16th. Mark your calendars!

WHERE: Royal LePage Access Real Estate, Salmon Arm (lots of parking available)

WHEN: Wednesday, April 16th at 5:00 pm

RSVP: Call Erin at 250-832-9997 for complimentary tickets

Don't miss out! Appetizers will be served and there will be door prize draws.

Click here for flyer with event and location details

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: Doug Huscher Receives 2013 Shuswap REALTORS® Care Award!

Recognized for giving back to his community, Douglas Hubscher of Royal LePage Access Real Estate in Salmon Arm is the 2013 recipient of the REALTORS® Care Award for the Shuswap Zone. The award presentation was made today at the Zone AGM.

Doug has tirelessly donating his time and energy to reducing pain and suffering, and saving lives. An outstanding citizen who always puts the good and safety of his community first, he has been actively involved with the South Shuswap First Responders (SSFR) since its inception to respond to emergency medical situations in the South Shuswap area 13 years ago. Over the years, he has served as president and former training officer. Always “on call” with a “must help” attitude, Doug has personally attended to 133 patients for a variety of medical emergencies (vehicle accidents, heart attacks, falls) since becoming a REALTOR® in 2006.

Longtime volunteer and Salmon Arm fundraiser extraordinaire Jeff Stacer of RE/MAX Shuswap came in a close second. Jeff has played an integral part in the success of many local fundraising events, and continues to generously support and sponsor at least 16 non-profit organizations in the Salmon Arm area. He also provides the use of his Team moving van to various events and associations.

Nominee Brendan Ginter of Revy Realty in Revelstoke is recognized for making significant volunteer contributions to his community -- actively working on the front lines for the local Food Bank, and for Revelstoke Search and Rescue. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Revelstoke Whitewater Park Supporters and Community Connections Revelstoke which provide needed community support services.

For more details, click here to download complete media release with photo (PDF).

This is the seventh year the Zone has presented REALTORS® Care Awards. Congratulations to all 2013 nominees for truly making a difference in their communities!

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: Shuswap Zone AGM Notice of Meeting

Shuswap-Revelstoke Zone Members are advised to check their email inboxes for their 2013 Zone AGM Notice of Meeting package and nomination forms , and to save the date - November 28th!

SHUSWAP ZONE AGM & EXECUTIVE ELECTIONS

Date: Thursday, November 28th at 10:00 AM (meeting start time)
Location: Comfort Inn - Sockeye Room (1090 - 22nd Street NE, Salmon Arm)
Proxy Desk: Open from 9:00 to 9:30 AM
Nominations: Open until the start of meeting at 10:00 AM
Guest Speaker: Mike Simpson of Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP)
Meeting/Nomination Package: Click here
RSVP: Required by November 20th (more info below)

CATERED LUNCH TO FOLLOW MEETING

Please RSVP for AGM and Lunch:
RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, November 20th via Sign-up Sheet at your Brokerage, or
Contact: Susi During - 250-832-9997 or [email protected]

DOOR PRIZES: Don't miss out!

OCTOBER 22, 2013

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: Call for 2014/16 OMREB Director Nominations!

OMREB is calling for nominations for one (1) Director position available for the Shuswap Zone on the 2014/2016 Board of Directors for a two-year term expiring in 2016. The Director to be elected must hold a Managing Broker or Associate Broker license.

Please forward nominations by November 1st to:
Nominating Chair – Bonnie Davies
Email to: [email protected]
Fax to: 250-836-4442 (Attention: Bonnie Davies)

Click here for the 2014 Shuswap Zone Director Nomination Package -- Director Requirements, Nomination Form and OMREB Volunteer Director Job Description (emailed to Zone Members today).

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: All nominations must be to the Nominating Chairs no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, November 1, 2013.

If you have any questions regarding this Director position, please contact Executive Officer, Janice Myers at 250-491-4560, ext 226 or email [email protected]

OCTOBER 17, 2013

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: You are Invited to “Halloween Movie Night” on October 26th!

Bring Your Kids/Grandkids, Friends and Clients…

WHAT: “HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT” - Showing Hotel Transylvania
WHERE: Salmar Classic Theatre - 360 Alexander Street, Salmon Arm
WHEN: Saturday, October 26th
SHOWTIME: Doors open at 12:30 pm; Movie to start at 1:00 pm
FREE: To Shuswap Zone Member REALTORS®, their Families and Clients (Limited Seating Available)
DONATION: One (1) non-perishable food item per person for the local area Food Bank
MORE INFO: Click herefor Event poster/invitation
Please direct your questions to Tina Cosman [email protected] or 250-804-6765
PRESENTED BY: Your OMREB Shuswap Zone Executive

OCTOBER 16, 2013

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: Call for Nominations for 2013 Shuswap REALTORS Care® Award!

This is the seventh year OMREB's Shuswap Zone will recognize the exemplary efforts of its member REALTORS® by awarding annual REALTORS Care® Awards at the Zone Annual General Meeting on November 28, 2013.

“To show our pride in the community contributions of the REALTORS® of the Shuswap Zone of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board we, the Zone Executive, is pleased to launch the 2013 Annual REALTORS Care® Awards,” says Salmon Arm REALTOR® Tina Cosman, Zone Chair.

OMREB members can nominate a deserving REALTOR® or Real Estate Office for this award. Nominations will also be accepted from the general public.

The deadline for nominations November 16, 2013. For nomination form and eligibility criteria, click here. And click here for media release calling for nominations.

February 18, 2013

BOARD & SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: Director Appointment from Shuswap

OMREB is pleased to confirm that the Chair of the Shuswap Zone Executive has advised that Tara Gallant from Royal LePage Access Realty in Salmon Arm has been appointed by the Shuswap Zone for the one year term replacing Karen Singbeil while she serves as President.

Tara has been a Member of OMREB since 2004 and has been very involved on the Shuswap Zone Executive for the past several years. She will be sworn in for her term at the March 6th OMREB AGM along with the rest of the Directors for the 2013-2014 term.

Congratulations, Tara!

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

BOARD & ZONE NOTICE: Meet Your 2013 Zone Executives!

Members are advised that introduction and contact information for your 2013 Zone Executives have now been posted.

Click on Zone names below to download and view 2013 Executives:

* 2013 Central Zone Executive (Revised Feb 14/13)*
* 2013 North Zone Executive
* 2013 Shuswap Zone Executive
* 2013 Commercial Zone Executive

Central Zone Update: Please note that all requests for flowers are to be emailed to Sharon Fraess at: [email protected]

For future reference, this information has been archived to MATRIX Help > OMREB Provided Help Documents > 2013 Zone Executives, and uploaded to REALTORLink > Board Resources > Who to Ask.

February 4, 2013

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: Call for Nominations – Replacement Director for President

Congratulations to Karen Singbeil of RE/MAX at Mara Lake (Sicamous) who has been elected as President of OMREB for the 2013-2014 term beginning March 6th!

Your Shuswap Zone Executive is calling for Nominations tasked with finding a one-year term replacement to represent the Zone on the Board of Directors. Click here to review the OMREB Volunteer Director Job Description.

Excerpt from the OMREB Bylaws:

1) Replacement Director for President

The Zone from which the President has been elected shall, prior to the March meeting of the Directors, appoint an Active Member as an additional Director from that Zone. Such appointment shall take place at a duly called meeting of the Zone Executive, or at a special Zone Executive Meeting called expressly for that purpose. If the said Zone fails to appoint an additional Director, the Board of Directors shall appoint a Member of that Zone to serve as the additional Director. The President and Vice-President shall hold office until the next Annual Meeting subject to the provisions of these By-Laws. (Revised 03/09/10)

NOMINATIONS: If you are interested in representing your Zone, please submit your name to Shuswap Zone Chair Tina Cosman via email [email protected] or cell (250) 804-6765 by February 15, 2013.

We look forward to welcoming a new Shuswap Member to the Director team of OMREB.

December 5, 2012

BOARD NOTICE: National Recognition for OMREB REALTORS® Care Award Recipients!

OMREB is thrilled to advise that our annual REALTORS® Care Award recipients are now receiving national recognition for their outstanding community contributions!

Starting with the 2012 Awards presented this month, our media releases about each deserving recipient are being posted on the Canadian REALTORS® Care Foundation website as well as on social media.

Charlotte Hutchinson, the 2012 Shuswap REALTORS® Care Award recipient, is the first to be published on www.REALTORSCare.ca with her story and photo appearing online today, and also promoted on the Foundation's pages on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

North Zone recipient Maureen Ruscheinsky’s story and photo will be posted next Monday, and the Central Zone recipient (to be announced on Friday) will be published after that.

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

SHUSWAP ZONE REMINDERS: 2012 Shuswap REALTORS® Care Award Recipient Announced!

Recognized for giving back to her community, Charlotte Hutchinson of RE/MAX at Mara Lake in Sicamous is the recipient of the 2012 REALTORS® Care Award for the Shuswap Zone of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB).

The presentation to Charlotte was made at the Zone Annual General Meeting today (November 29) and Board-wide recognition will occur at OMREB’s Annual General Meeting in March, 2013.

Charlotte is recognized for tirelessly donating her time and energy to many worthwhile causes. An outstanding citizen who always puts the good of her community first, she is actively involved in a number of organizations including serving as a Town Councillor for the District of Sicamous, Board member and Chair for Community Futures Shuswap, past Chair of the Sicamous and District Chamber of Commerce, and a Director for Eagle Valley Seniors Housing. She has spent 10 years on the Board of the Shuswap Emergency Program, and a decade with Board of Directors for the local curling club board.

Tied for second place were two worthy Revelstoke REALTORS® who have made significant contributions to their community -- Raymond Cretelli of RE/MAX Revelstoke Realty, and Brendan Ginter of Royal LePage Revelstoke. Also recognized for their longtime volunteer efforts were nominees Jeff Stacer of RE/MAX Shuswap, and Tara Gallant of Royal LePage Access Real Estate in Salmon Arm.

For more details, click here to download complete media release with photo (PDF).

This is the fourth year that the Zone has presented REALTORS® Care Awards and a record number of nominations were received. Congratulations to all 2012 nominees for truly making a difference in their communities!

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

SHUSWAP & NORTH ZONE REMINDERS: Zone AGMs & Luncheons This Week!

Just a reminder to those who have RSVP'd... Don't forget to attend your Zone's Annual General Meeting later this week!

SHUSWAP ZONE AGM
Date: Thursday, November 29th at 10:00 am
Location: Comfort Inn (1090 - 22 Street NE, Salmon Arm)
Guest Speaker: Safety Officer from BC Safety Authority
Proxy Desk Open: 9:00 to 9:30 am
AGM Meeting: 10:00 am start
Luncheon: To follow meeting (RSVP required - Nov. 20 deadline)
Notice of Meeting, Agenda & Proxy: Click here

NORTH ZONE AGM
Date: Friday, November 30th at 10:30 am
Location: Best Western Lodge (3914 – 32 Street, Vernon)
Guest Speaker: Janice Myers, Executive Director, OMREB
Proxy Desk Open: 9:30 to 10:00 am
AGM Meeting: 10:30 am start
Holiday Luncheon: To follow meeting (tickets required - Nov. 26 deadline)
Notice of Meeting, Agenda & Proxy: Click here

October 30, 2012

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: Call for 2013-2015 OMREB Director Nominations!

OMREB is calling for nominations for one (1) Director position available for the Shuswap Zone on the 2013/2015 Board of Directors for a two-year term expiring in 2015. The Director to be elected does not need to hold a Managing Broker or Associate Broker license.

Please forward nominations by November 14th to:
Nominating Chair - Bob Cliffe
email to: [email protected]
Fax to: 250-832-2777 (Attention: Bob Cliffe)

Click here for 2013 Shuswap Zone Director Nomination Package (Director requirements, nomination form and OMREB Volunteer Director Job Description).

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: All nominations must be to the Nominating Chairs no later than 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 14, 2012.

October 1, 2012

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: Shuswap REALTORS® Care Nominations!

OMREB's Shuswap Zone Executive is pleased to launch the 6th Annual REALTORS® Care Awards, and is calling for nominations of deserving member REALTORs® for their contributions to the community.

Candidates can be nominated by the Board, Co-workers, Brokers, the public or by self-nomination. The deadline for nominations is November 16, 2012.

Click here for Nomination Package with promo, nomination form and eligibility criteria, and here for media release. This information has been emailed to all Shuswap Zone Members and will be posted on OMREB's public website www.omreb.com > Front Page News or Board News.

March 26, 2012

BOARD & ZONE NOTICE: Meet Your 2012 Zone Executives!

Portfolios have now been confirmed for all Zone Executives and Board of Director Liaisons have been appointed for the Central and North Zones. "Introducing Your 2012 Executive" handouts with photos and contact details have been posted on OMREB's Board Resources page on REALTORLink®.

Meet your new Zone Executives for 2012...

CENTRAL ZONE EXECUTIVE Chair: Sheryl Lobsinger
Treasurer: Greg Dusik
MLS® Tour: Kevin Philippot
Cards & Flowers: Jesse East
Social Committee: Brad Bredin, Anthony Bastiaanssen, Joel Sherlock
Technology & Communication: Michael Craddock
Zone Charity/Bursaries/REALTORS® Care: Deborah Moore (Past Chair)
Director Liaison: Tanis Read

NORTH ZONE EXECUTIVE Chair: Elspeth Manning
Treasurer: Maggie Garvey
Secretary & Scholarships: Jacqui Hughes
Communications/Media Liaison: Shelinda Morin
Scholarships: Bev Carlson
Scholarships: Tamara Cinnamon
Director at Large: Chelsea Muir
Director at Large: Jake Russell
Director Liaison: Sharon Dahl

SHUSWAP ZONE EXECUTIVE
Chair: Tina Cosman
Co-Chair: Jay Agassiz
Treasurer: Tara Gallant
Secretary: Susanne Rahn
Director at Large: Pauline Wiens
Director Liaison: Steve Lewis

Click here to download and view the new Executive Committees for all three Zones. They have been posted separately on REALTORLink®.

March 9, 2012

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: 2011 Shuswap REALTORS® Care Recipient!

Recognized for giving back to her community, Rochelle Dale of RE/MAX Shuswap is the recipient of the 2011 REALTORS® Care Award for the Shuswap Zone of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB). Her ongoing support for causes in the Salmon Arm area – especially Minor Hockey – exemplifies those REALTORS® who have made long-term contributions to the communities in which they live.

Rochelle has served for many years on the Minor Hockey board. She sat for two years as Treasurer and is now the Risk Manager looking after safety issues, criminal checks, and ongoing credentials. She worked tirelessly last March as part of the host committee for the 2011 Midget Provincial Hockey Championships, which proved to be huge success – not only for Minor Hockey but for the community at large. She has also been a Junior Hockey billet for 10 years, and is a past Chair of her Parent Advisory Committee at Bastion Elementary School.

She was named the 2011 recipient of this prestigious award during a presentation at OMREB’s Annual General Meeting on March 8th. Zone Co-chair Jay Agassiz was in attendance and accepted the award on her behalf.

Click here for media release outlining Rochelle’s outstanding contributions to her community.

January 13, 2012

BOARD/ZONE NOTICE: 2012 Zone Executives!

Here are your new Zone Executives for 2012...

CENTRAL ZONE
Chair: Sheryl Lobsinger
Treasurer: Greg Dusik
MLS® Tour: Kevin Philippot
Cards & Flowers: Jesse East
Social Committee: Brad Bredin, Anthony Bastiaanssen, Joel Sherlock
Technology & Communication: Michael Craddock
Zone Charity/Bursaries/REALTORS® Care: Deborah Moore (Past Chair)
Director Liaison: Barret Watson (until March AGM)

NORTH ZONE
Chair: Elspeth Manning
Treasurer: Maggie Garvey
Secretary: Jacqui Hughes
Communications/Media Liaison: Shelinda Morin
Scholarships: Bev Carlson
Director Liaison: Rorie Holton
Newly elected (portfolios to be determined):*
Tamara Cinnamon
Chelsea Muir
Jake Russell

* Update to follow after initial January meeting

SHUSWAP ZONE
Chair: Tina Cosman
Co-Chair: Jay Agassiz
Treasurer: Tara Gallant
Secretary: Susanne Rahn
Director: Pauline Wiens
Director Liaison: Steve Lewis

NOTE: The new "Introducing Your 2012 Executive" handout with photos and contact details included will be posted on MATRIX and REALTORLink® when portfolios for all three Zones have been confirmed.

January 9, 2012

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: Fundraising Underway to Support Kara Wagner!

Shuswap Zone Members are advised that fundraising is well underway to support Kara Wagner, the young Sicamous mother who lost her partner and two children in a house fire on New Years Day.

Your Zone Executive has determined that since fundraisers and events are already in place, the zone will not be setting up its own account on Kara's behalf. For those Shuswap Zone members interested in supporting Kara, here are the options available for making donations:

1) An Open Jam and Auction benefit is being planned at the Sicamous Legion for January 20th at 6:00 pm, with many local businesses already donating prizes and auction items, including a houseboat weekend. Call Brianna LaRoy at 250-804-5836 if you have any items you wish to donate.

2) A Facebook page has been started to “Support Kara Wagner” with more than 2,400 people already voicing their support for the grieving mother. The page uses an app called "FundRazr" to collect funds online from donators, and so far close to $12,750 has been raised towards the $15,000 goal. Click here for Facebook page and here for FundRazr page.

3) Donations can also be made at any TD Bank or Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union (SASCU) branch.

Click here for clippings regarding the Salmon Arm and Enderby tragedies (Fire Tragedies) and fundraising options, and here for original Castanet article re: Salmon Arm fire (Community mourns for dad and boys).

November 21, 2011

SHUSWAP ZONE: 2011 AGM and Executive Elections!

Notice of the 2011 Shuswap Zone Executive AGM and Elections was distributed to zone members via Courier last week.

Mark your calendars: The 2011 AGM and Elections will be held Wednesday, November 30th (10:00 am) at the Holiday Inn Express in Salmon Arm. During the course of the meeting, the Election of Zone Executives will take place. The proxy desk will be open from 9:00 to 9:30 am.

Executive Nominations: As noted on the Agenda, nominations for positions on the Shuswap Zone Executive may be submitted to Garry Pawluck at [email protected]. Nominations will be open until the start of the AGM meeting at 10:00 am.

2011 Package: Click here for 2011 AGM Notice of Meeting, Agenda, Executive Nomination Form and Proxy.

Guest Speaker: Janice Myers, Executive Director of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB)

November 8, 2011

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: Call for 2011 REALTORS® Care Nominations!

To show our pride in the community contributions of the REALTORS® of the Shuswap-Revelstoke area, OMREB's Shuswap Zone Executive is pleased to launch the 5th Annual REALTORS® Care Awards.

The time of year is upon us again to recognize those REALTORS® who go above and beyond their normal duties. Please take time to nominate someone you think is deserving of this award. The winner will be announced and acknowledged at OMREB's Annual General Meeting in March 2012.

Click here for the Nomination Package with nomination form and eligibility criteria, and here for the Media Release calling for nominations from the public. This information was emailed to all Shuswap Zone members today. It will also be posted on OMREB's public website www.omreb.com > Front Page News or Board News.

The deadline for nominations is Monday, December 5, 2011 (for submission to Tara Gallant).

For more information, contact:
Tara Gallant, OMREB Shuswap Zone Executive
Phone: 250-804-3162; Email: [email protected]

October 25, 2011

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: Call for 2012-2014 OMREB Director Nominations!

OMREB is calling for nominations for one (1) Director position available for the Shuswap-Revelstoke Zone on the 2012/2014 Board of Directors. The Director to be elected must hold a Managing Broker or Associate Broker License.

Please forward nominations by November 14th to:
Nominating Chair - Merry Anderson
Email to: [email protected]
Fax to: 250-675-4373 (Attention: Merry Anderson)

Click here for 2012 Shuswap Zone Director Nomination Package (Director requirements, nomination form and OMREB Volunteer Director Job Description).

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: All nominations must be to the Nominating Chairs no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011.

August 26, 2011

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: First Annual Shuswap Corporate Challenge!

Calling all volunteers... Enter your team of 10 people for $250 and raise money for great local charities!

The Corporate Challenge is held over three days September 9th, 14th and 26th. There will be a BBQ and awards ceremony following the last challenge on September 26th.

Teams will compete in three challenges: Pennies From Heaven, Shopping Cart Challenge and The Amazing Race Car Rally.

Click here for Registration Form with details about the challenges.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TODAY - AUGUST 26th!

Contact Rachel or Tina:

Phone: 250-832-7051; Fax: 250-832-2777
Email: [email protected]

June 24, 2011

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: 2011 Salmon Arm Childrens' Festival!

Calling all volunteers...

The 2011 Canada Day Salmon Arm Childrens's Festival is looking for volunteers for Friday, July 1st. The Society depends on community support in order to plan a successful festival and is hoping that some of our Shuswap Zone members can help out with the Canada Day festivities.

The Zone has generously donated $500 in the past but is unable to do so again this year. If you are interested in supporting this worthwhile community event, click here for information about the planned activities and entertainment, and 2011 sponsorship and volunteer opportunities.

April 6, 2011

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: 2011 Executive Committee!

Your new 2011 Executive Zone Committee members are listed below and photos are included in the linked PDF.

Click here to download and print PDF with photos and contact info.

INTRODUCING... 2011 SHUSWAP ZONE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ZONE CHAIR
Rachel Pasemko, RE/MAX Shuswap Realty: 250-832-7051

TREASURER
Tara Gallant, Shirley Real Estate Limited: 250-832-9997

SECRETARY
Susanne Rahn, RE/MAX Shuswap Realty: 250-832-7051

EVENTS COORDINATOR
Tina Cosman, RE/MAX Shuswap Realty: 250-832-7051

DIRECTOR LIAISON
Steve Lewis, Shirley Real Estate Limited: 250-832-9997

September 20, 2010

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: Zone Membership Survey Emailed!

The 2010 OMREB Shuswap Zone Membership Survey was emailed to Zone Members for their feedback on Zone events. Deadline for responses is 4:00 pm on Friday, September 24, 2010.

Survey results will be announced at the Shuswap Zone AGM in November, 2010. All participants in this online survey (and providing their name and office) will be entered for two prize draws at the AGM.

Please contact Jan Bauman at [email protected] or 1-866-491-4560, Ext 224 (Toll Free) if you have difficulty accessing the survey.

If you have not received the email, click on survey link below to view and complete: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LZGHMDF

September 14, 2010

SHUSWAP ZONE NOTICE: Semi-Annual Informal Update

An informal Semi-Annual Update Report to Membership (September 2010) from the Shuswap Zone Executive was emailed to Zone membership today.

Click here for report outlining Zone activities to date: annual donations, extra donations, food drive, government liaison tack force, golf tournament, zone banner, lockboxes, volunteer pool.

Queries about this report should be directed to Rachel Pasemko at RE/MAX Shuswap: 250-832-7051 or [email protected].

March 12, 2010

LOCKBOX ANNOUNCEMENT: Shuswap Upgrade from Mechanical to Electronic!

Important information regaring the change to a new eletronic lockbox system in April was emailed to Shuswap Zone members - including dates, pre-orders for lockboxes (if you require more than you are exchanging), photos for cards and exchange policies.

Lockbox Exchange Date set for your Zone is April 23rd. Watch for SentriLock email for registration details!

Click here for details.

November 30, 2009

2009 SHUSWAP ZONE REALTORS® CARE AWARDS - Call for Nominations!

Do you know a REALTOR® in your zone who may be a “community ambassador” in the real estate sector, someone who has chosen to make a difference in their community by raising awareness or contributions for community associations, by contributing to community causes and by fostering a sense of caring in their respective community?

The 2009 REALTORS® Care Nomination Package for the Shuswap Zone is now available. Don’t miss out on nominating a candidate who deserves community recognition in the Central Okanagan!

Please submit your nominations to Cory Bagg at Homelife Salmon Arm Realty by December 15, 2009 using the attached form. Click here for nomination package with form.

November 17, 2009 - Update

SHUSWAP ZONE – 2009 Annual General Meeting & Executive Elections

Please be advised that the Shuswap Zone 2009 Annual General Meeting and Executive Elections will take place on Tuesday, December 1st at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery, 70 Hudson St. NE at 4:30 pm. (Update to Notice orginally posted on November 12th.)

FILE UPDATE! Click here for 2009 AGM Package with Notice of Meeting, 2008 AGM Minutes and Proxy.

To run for Zone Executive or nominate a fellow Member, please contact Cory Bagg at 250-833-6906.

The Proxy Desk will be open from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM, the General Meeting and Elections will take place from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, and a Reception will follow.

October 30, 2009

2010/2012 OMREB BOARD OF DIRECTORS – Nomination Information

There are two (2) Director positions available for the Shuswap Zone on the 2010/2012 Board of Directors.

Click here for Director Requirements and here
for Nomination Form.

Please forward nominations to Garry Pawluck: phone 250-832-7871; fax 250-832-7573; email [email protected].

Nominations will close Friday, November 13th at 4:00 pm.

September 21, 2009

KINNEXUS CHANGES TO SUB-AREA OF SHUSWAP DIVISION -
Monte Lake/Paxton Valley and Westwold

To address issues surrounding the Common Marketing Area shared by OMREB and the Kamloops & District Real Estate Association (KADREA), the following changes have been made to Kinnexus® in the "Sub-Area" section of the "Shuswap Division" (Zone):

The Monte Lake/Paxton Valley Sub-Area has been reassigned to the "Outside Board Area Division". This Sub-Area lies outside our board boundaries and fully inside the KADREA jurisdiction. As well, Monte Lake is outside the borders of the Common Marketing Area OMREB shares with KADREA. A review is in process concerning whether this Sub-Area will continue to be recognized and used on our new MLS® system, as it currently does not fully meet the criteria for an OMREB Common Market Sub-Area.

An additional Sub-Area, entitled "Westwold", has now been made available in the "Outside Board Area Division". Westwold lies outside our board boundaries within KADREA jurisdiction, and fully meets the criteria for a Sub-Area in our "Outside Board Area Division" because it is inside the Common Marketing Area shared by OMREB and KADREA.