LeFrancis is on the move...

 

June 4, 2010
LeFrancis spent the last three weeks meeting with as many Nominating Committee members as he could reach and he is excited about the prospect of the campaign coming to a conclusion next week!!! LeFrancis thanks his Campaign Committee as well as each and every one of you for your input, guidance, support and for taking the time to listen to what he had to say. Now, it's your turn and LeFrancis needs your help! Tell your friends and tell your Nominating Member that a vote for LeFrancis Arnold is a vote for Teamwork because Together … We Can!.

May 11-15, 2010
N.A.R. MidYear Meetings, Washington, D.C.:
Tuesday morning, LeFrancis flew to Washington, D.C. to attend the meetings.

Tuesday LeFrancis attended the Golden "R" Reception. This well-attended event was held at the National Museum of Women in the Arts located at 1250 New York N.W. in Washington D.C.

Wednesday was one of the busiest days of the week. The Legislative Briefing was presented that morning followed by meetings with Legislators from 11:30 am until 5:00 pm that evening. LeFrancis had the wonderful opportunity to meet and have some private time in the Housing and Financial Services Conference Room with Housing and Financial Services Chairman, Barney Frank while visiting with Congressman Emanual Clever, a member of that Committee. Later that evening, the California Caucus hosted a beautiful Reception at the Library of Congress. Several Congressional members attended the Reception. The top image includes Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard; the bottom image includes Congresswoman Laura Richardson.

Thursday LeFrancis attended the N.A.R. Treasurer Debate and he was very impressed with the quality of both candidates. Later that evening, he attended an N.A.R. Reception held at N.A.R.'s Headquarters. For those of you who have not seen it, the N.A.R. Headquarters was built as an environmentally "green" commercial structure . LeFrancis, whose been there many times, said, “... the views are breathtaking. The 12th floor provides a spectacular view of the Capital and one day you will have to go and see it!”

Friday On Friday, there were breakfast, lunch and dinner meetings. That afternoon, C.A.R. held its usual California Caucus meeting. LeFrancis felt that C.A.R. had very productive meetings in our Capital city.

Saturday was the Directors Meeting. LeFrancis began his travel back across the country to the Los Angeles area.

May 5, 2010
On Cinco de Mayo, LeFrancis spent most of the day with the West San Gabriel Valley Association of REALTORS® celebrating a day full of culture and delicious foods. The entertainment was wonderful. Congratulations for an exciting event!

May 4, 2010
LeFrancis spent most of the day visiting C.A.R. staff members at 525 S. Vigil Avenue in Los Angeles. He was amazed at our Legal Department --- an entire floor of attorneys and attorney assistants. LeFrancis met many of the Legal Department personnel. While there, the Legal Department had a luncheon and LeFrancis was able to have lunch with Joel Singer. Later he had meetings with Rick Shumacher, Don Flynn, June Barlow, and Robert Kleinshenz. He was also able to meet with Accounting, Technological, and Administrative personnel. LeFrancis is preparing to be the best C.A.R. President that he can be.

April 23, 2010
Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles AOR and the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles hosted a meeting for Assembly Speaker John A. Perez. Members from Southland Regional AOR, Rancho Southeast AOR, Pacific West AOR, Greater South Bay AOR, and the Southern California Apartment Associations were in attendance.

April 23, 2010
Later that evening, LeFrancis attended a fund raiser for the Senator Curren Price (26th District). The event was held at Carmines Italian Restaurant in Century City, CA. REALTORS® from Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles AOR, Inglewood AOR, Greater South Bay AOR, Rancho Southeast AOR, and Southwest AOR were in attendance.

April 20, 2010
On Tuesday, LeFrancis met with the Board of Directors and members of the Inglewood Association of REALTORS®. Their discussions included the upcoming LA County Tax Assessors Office and who they would be endorsing for the race.

April 16, 2010
LeFrancis continued his journey by driving further north and west to beautiful Eureka, CA to meet with members of Region 1. The drive to Eureka from Napa was extremely nice but the drive from Eureka to Redding, CA was breathing. Highway 299 was a wonderful experience! LeFrancis thanks Region 1 for meeting with him.

April 15, 2010
LeFrancis traveled up north to Napa, CA to attend an early evening dinner party at the Silverado Country Club with Region 4. CAR President Steve Goddard also attended this event. LeFrancis had a wonderful time with both new and old friends and thanks Region 4 for a beautiful dinner.

April 13, 2010
LeFrancis went to the office of the Greater South Bay Association of REALTORS® to seek their Regional endorsement. After a two-hour in-depth interview of both candidates, both candidates were asked to leave. About an hour later, LeFrancis received a telephone call letting him know that he had won Region 21’s endorsement for President-Elect 2011 for the California Association of REALTORS®. Thank you Region 21 for your Regional endorsement.

April 12, 2010
LeFrancis traveled north to attend Region 3's luncheon in Nevada City. CAR President Steve Goddard, CAR President-Elect Beth L. Peerce, CAR Treasurer Don Faught, and the California Department of Real Estate Commissioner Jeff Davi also attended this wonderful event.

April 9, 2010
LeFrancis and and other CAR leaders met with State Senator Curren Price at his Los Angeles office as a Real Estate Advisory Council to advise the Senator on issues relevant to Housing. In addition to their discussion on Housing, the Senator shared other issues with them that he thought were important issues for the 26th District.

April 1, 2010
LeFrancis participated in a conference call with leaders of the Housing Committee on Thursday, April 1st. They discussed relevant information concerning current and proposed legislation that affects Homeowner Associations. The leaders of the Housing Committee are committed to working together to get the best results for homeowners.

March 31, 2010
LeFrancis went to Cocoa's Restaurant in Compton on Tuesday, the 31st, for a check presentation for Assemblyman Isodore Hall in his bid to become re-elected for the 51st Assembly District.

March 31, 2010
Later that day, LeFrancis joined members of PAC WEST and Rancho Southeast Association of REALTORS® for a Check Presentation to Congresswoman Laura Richardson at her office in Long beach.

March 30, 2010
On Monday, LeFrancis participated with the interviews for State Assembly candidates / 50th Assembly District with his home Association, Rancho Southeast Association of REALTORS®.

March 27, 2010
On Saturday morning, LeFrancis met with State Senator Curren Price (26th District) to present him with a check for his upcoming State Senate race. LeFrancis and other REALTORS® attended this check presentation at the Starbucks Ladera Center in Los Angeles.

March 26, 2010
Friday, the 26th, LeFrancis went to the Ayers Hotel to meet with Greater South Bay Association of REALTORS® and Greater Los Angeles Beverly Hills Association of REALTORS® to interview candidates for Assembly District 53.

March 26, 2010
Later that day, LeFrancis attended the Installation of Officers and Directors at the Courtyard Marriott in Culver City, for the Los Angeles Southwest Association of REALTORS®.

March 25, 2010
On Thursday, March 25th, LeFrancis visited with the Rancho Southeast Association of REALTORS®. He again thanked them for their support and gave the Officers and Directors an update on his ongoing Campaign for President-Elect 2011.

March 19, 2010
On Friday, LeFrancis met with Leaders of CAR to discuss the proposed HAFA Program geared to assist homeowners with the short sale process. Hopefully, this agreement being released on April 5th, will allow REALTORS® across the Country to help speed up the process of helping people to either keep their home or sell their home using the short sale process and be relieved of the Mortgage debt.

March 18, 2010
LeFrancis attended Region 31's meeting on Thursday. Hot topics discussed: CalREDD, getting more members involved, appreciating CAR, and encouraging members to run for CAR offices. LeFrancis' focus is on meeting and engaging all our CAR members in meaningful dialogue. His promise to be a well-informed President-Elect and keep all of us working together for a brighter future! Together - We Can!

March 16-17, 2010
LeFrancis participated in CAR's Strategic Planning & Finance Committee meetings in San Jose, CA. The focus: Member Surveys and what our members need in services and products to thrive. The Mega Issues of  5 or 10 years ago have changed in today's environment! We need to be ever vigilant and stay ahead "of the curve!"

March 10, 2010
On Wednesday, LeFrancis attended Region 22's luncheon in Downey where CAR Attorney Neil Kalin went over the new changes to the (RPA) Residental Purchase Agreement. Members of Downey, Montebello and Rancho Southeast Association of REALTORS® were in attendance.

March 2, 2010
As Chairman of CAR's Housing Committee, LeFrancis met with CAR's Leadership on Tuesday to discuss issues important to Commercial agents. The group agreed to support a policy that would allow Federal Credit Unions to lend up to 25% of their capital on commercial properties. This would be an increase from 12.5%. CAR has Congressional friends who are co-sponsors to achieve this change.

February 26-27, 2010
LeFrancis attended the NAR Policy Issues Conference in Beautiful San Diego on Friday and Saturday with numerous Major Donars!  The two-day event was filled with "REALTOR®-friendly" Legislators that understand our business. "REALTOR®-friendly" legislators addressed the importance of the REALTOR® Party and LeFrancis learned that the REALTOR® Party and REALTOR® Issues should be our number one priority. The "Top Ten" Policy issues facing NAR were discussed and many matched the identified issues on LeFrancis' web site.  LeFrancis spent some private time with the Conservative Utah Governor Gary R.Herbert, an ex-football player, discussing the value of Team Work ---  LeFrancis' Specialty!

February 25, 2010
On Thursday, February 25th, LeFrancis spent valuable time at the CAR Los Angeles office with a focus group, discussing new product designs for new "REALTOR®-friendly" enhancements. Stay tuned!

February 23, 2010
LeFrancis attended Rancho Southeast Association of REALTORS® monthly luncheon. The event was well attended. LeFrancis gave the Association an update on his campaign and then the event speaker,  Clem who is the Association CPA, gave an informative Tax update. LeFrancis so appreciates his "roots" and all of the outstanding encouragement he receives from his home-town colleagues! Thanks, RSAOR! 

February 11, 2010
On February 11th, LeFrancis traveled to beautiful Ojai to meet with the Ojai Association of REALTORS®.  The luncheon was well attended.  Members were there to discuss issues important to our industry plus they were able to meet CAR President-Elect candidate, LeFrancis.  Since LeFrancis is from a smaller Association and Region, he could easily "take to heart" their input.

February 11, 2010
Later that day, LeFrancis met with the Ventura Association of REALTORS®.  The meeting was well attended and, again, LeFrancis got to discuss critical issues that are very important to our industry. There was a lot of input from the membership and LeFrancis was able to help many members understand the many resources available from CAR and how powerful we are when we work ALL TOGETHER!  

February 1-6, 2010
CAR Business Meetings, Indian Wells, CA:
LeFrancis received eight regional Endorsements!

Monday he attended a reception for the Major PAF Contributors at the beautiful Indians Wells Golf Club. 

Tuesday he attended the WCR Installation of Officers and Directors where Barbara Safran was installed as WCR's 2010 President.  

Wednesday was one of the biggest days of LeFrancis’ life. He prepared for the Thursday Housing Committee meeting and LeFrancis delivered his first speech before the CAR Directors. LeFrancis said, “I felt like a Rock Star, delivering my special five-minute speech and answering questions”.  He visited 4 Regional Caucuses and later met for dinner with the Asian Caucus. The dinner was wonderful; what a treat for LeFrancis! 

                   

Thursday LeFrancis started his day by chairing an 8am meeting with CAR’s Housing Committee under the new CAR meeting structure. It was a great meeting and three new motions passed.  Next, LeFrancis hosted a TownHall Luncheon for his CAR President-Elect 2011 campaign moderated by 2008 NAR President, Dick Gaylord. Later that evening, LeFrancis submitted the Federal Motions to the Federal Committee and the State Motion to the Legislative Committee. All motions were approved. He visited 11 Regional Caucuses and received 3 endorsements:  Thanks Region 22, Region 08, and Region 07. 

Friday LeFrancis began this day with a 7am meeting with the Executive Committee who approved the three motions from the Housing Committee. He had lunch with Region 20, Commercial Investment, sponsored by The Desert Communities AOR. The Lunch was well attended and a big success. He returned from lunch just in time for the CAR Directors Meetings where he submitted the three motions to the body. The three motions carried without opposition. LeFrancis  visited 12 Regional Caucuses and received 5 new endorsements: Thanks Region 17, Region 12, Region 23, Region 16, and Region 28. 

 Saturday was the final day of the CAR Directors Meetings.

At the end of the Business Meetings, LeFrancis felt wonderful because his 2011 President-Elect Campaign is leading.  Yes, eight Regional Endorsements!   LeFrancis is grateful to many people and he sends a heartfelt thanks to all of you for your wonderful support. He said, “This is certainly a wonderful organization, and I bleed REALTOR® Blue”.

January 30, 2010
On Saturday, January 30^th, LeFrancis traveled to attend the Installation of Officers and Directors, in Pleasanton CA.  Pam Winterbauer was installed as the 2011 President  and  Past President, Bill Brown, was the installing Officer.

January 27, 2010
LeFrancis met with Region 24 Directors on Wednesday to discuss with them his candidacy for CAR President-Elect for 2011. The Directors received his presentation very well and he looks forward to their support.

January 22, 2010
On Friday, he traveled to San Francisco to attend the  San Francisco AOR Installation of Officers and Directors.  John Lee was installed as President along with his other Offcers and Directors. CAR Past President Vince Malta served as the installing officer.

January 19, 2010
Met with Tom Kunz, President and CEO of the Century 21 Corporation, at a local Century 21 office --- the largest Century 21 in Southern, CA.

January 19, 2010
LeFrancis attended San Mateo County AOR's Installation Banquet. New 2010 President, Jennifer Tasto was installed, Sue Walsh was named REALTOR® of the year, and Affiliate Community Service and Community Service of the Year awards were presented. The dinner was held at the Menlo Circus Club in Atherton, CA.

January 15, 2010
On the evening of January 15th, LeFrancis went to Redondo Beach for the Greater Southbay AOR's Installation of Officers and Directors which was held at the Redondo Beach Historical Library. CAR President, Steve Goddard, installed  newly-elected 2010 President, Paul D. Clark.  Their event, "Evening at the Coconut Grove", included music and dancing to the Big Band sound.

January 16, 2010
On Saturday, LeFrancis journeyed south to attend the San Diego AOR's Annual Installation of Officers and Directors. Dick Gaylord installed Mark Marquez as the 2010 President and CAR Treasurer, Don Faught, installed the Officers and Directors. The event was held at San Diego's beautiful Hilton Beachfront Hotel.

January 14, 2010
LeFrancis traveled to beautiful San Jose, CA on Thursday to attend the Annual Installation of Officers and Directors for the Silicon Valley AOR. The event was held at the Fairmont Hotel where CAR President-Elect, Beth Summer Peerce installed Jeff Bell as 2010 President.

January 9, 2010
On Saturday, January 9th, LeFrancis traveled to Modesto, California to attend the Installation of Officers and Directors of the Central Valley AOR. Heidi Vento passed the gavel to 2010 President, Chuck Dukhari. CAR Past-President, Jim Liptak installed the President, Officers, and Directors.

December 18, 2009 Friday morning, LeFrancis traveled to Fresno AOR Installation of Officers Luncheon at Torninos Banquet Hall, in Fresno CA, where Jared Martin relinquished the gavel to the new 2010 president, long-time REALTOR® George Mees.

December 16, 2009
On Wednesday, LeFrancis attended the Inglewood BOR's Annual Banquet & Installation of Officers and Directors at the Radisson Los Angeles Airport Hotel where Frank Oti was installed as the President for 2010.  Steve Goddard installed the Officers and Directors.

December 15, 2009
LeFrancis attended the Rancho Southeast AOR's Annual Christmas Luncheon on Tuesday  from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Rio Hondo Event Center in Downey, CA.

December 11, 2009
On Friday evening, LeFrancis attended West San Gabriel Valley AOR's Installation of Officers Dinner at 6:00 pm to see Arthur Luna installed as 2010 President.

December 11, 2009
On Friday morning, LeFrancis was the Installing Officer for the Los Angeles Southwest Chapter of the Women's Council of REALTORS®.   Juanita Doucette was installed as the 2010 President.  The event was held at beautiful Shanghai Reds in Marina Del Rey, CA.

December 10,  2009
On Thursday, December 10th, LeFrancis attended the Malibu AOR's Installation of Officers and Directors dinner. Daniel Ross was installed as their new 2010 President. The event was held at Taverna Tony, Malibu's exciting Greek restaurant.

December 6, 2009
On Saturday, LeFrancis attended the Chinese American Real Estate Professionals Association's  Installation / Christmas Dinner in Arcadia, CA. The dinner was wonderful and Philip Hsu was installed as the new 2010 President.

November 30, 2009
LeFrancis met with members of the CAR Executive Committee, Regional Chairs and the leadership of the Strategic Planning and Finance Committee at the airport Hilton in Los Angeles,. He will serve as the 2010 Housing Committee Chair and SPF at-large committee member. 

November 24, 2009
LeFrancis celebrated his 57th birthday.  Happy Birthday, LeFrancis!

November 20, 2009
LeFrancis attended Rancho Southeast AOR 's Installation of Officers. This wonderful event was held on the historic ocean liner, the Queen Mary located in Long Beach, CA where Alex Torres was installed as 2010 President.  Attorney Gov Hutchinson, from CAR, gave Rancho Southeast members an update on new State of California regulations.

November 12-15, 2009
NAR REALTORS® Conference and Expo, San Diego, CA.:
Thursday, LeFrancis attended NAR's Installation of Officers where Vickie Cox Goldberg was installed as NAR President 2011at the San Diego Convention Center. 

Friday he attended an NAR committee meeting on Federal Housing Policy.  They discussed FHA and VA conditions plus other relevant issues important to the committee.   

Saturday he attended the Golden "R" Reception at the San Diego Marriot Hotel.  Sunday, he wound down the conference by attending Region 13's Caucus.

November 7, 2009
On Saturday, LeFrancis attended West San Gabriel Valley AOR's International Fair mixer. A variety of foods were prepared from all over the world and the dishes were wonderful.

October 6 - 10, 2009
CAR Business Meetings, San Jose, CA
LeFrancis was busy working and campaigning at the San Jose CAR Business Meetings. He was the first candidate to have a campaign booth at the CAR Trade Expo, he hosted a Champagne and Ice Cream social, and he visited 25 Regional Caucasus during the CAR Director's Meetings.

September 24-25, 2009
 LeFrancis traveled to Washington D.C. for 2 receptions at the Washington D.C. NAR building where he spoke with Congressional members about their support for the First-Time Homebuyers Tax Credit extension. He also attended other events, where he was again able to meet with Congressional members. Since all the members of Congress he met with were supportive, LeFrancis feels very confident that we will get the extension of this tax credit.

September 23, 2009
On September 23, 2009, LeFrancis met with the SPF Sub-Committee at the Los Angeles CAR building on 5th and Virgil.  The purpose of this sub-committee, chaired by Past President Bob Kulick, was to review CAR's investment policy. The meeting started about 9:30am and the CAR current policy was reviewed. The committee got a great start on the issue. LeFrancis was excused to leave after lunch in order to catch a 2:30 pm flight from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.

September 22, 2009
LeFrancis met with members of the CAR Executive Committee, Regional Chairs and the leadership of Strategic Planning and Finance Committee at the Sheraton Gateway in Los Angeles. The main purpose of the meeting was to review the budget presented by SPF on the Budget Augmentations approved for 2010. The meeting was chaired by President Jim Liptak and the budget was debated just like it is done in the Strategic Planning and Finance Committee meeting. All of the augmentations submitted by SPF were approved by the CAR Executive Committee.

August 20-21, 2009
On Thursday and Friday, August 20th and 21st, LeFrancis met with CAR's Strategic Planning and Finance Committee for two exciting days at the Marriott Hotel in Burbank, CA. The meeting was chaired by the current Treasurer, Beth Summer Peerce, and was attended by SPF Committee members. President Jim Liptak and President-Elect Steve Goddard were there for the entire meeting. The main topics evolved around the Annual Budget Augmentation for 2010. The budget was debated in its entirety, by the leadership and the members, and the meeting was effective.

August 12, 2009
On Wednesday, August 12, 2009, J.R. Rouse released the official facebook page for LeFrancis  Arnold's 2011 President-Elect Campaign for the California Association of REALTORS®.   CAR sent an email out to close to 900 Directors and Association Executives announcing LeFrancis' candidacy.  The response has been overwhelming.  REALTORS® from across the State are emailing us with their testimonials, asking us to add their names as supporters, and signing up to become a fan of LeFrancis on facebook.

August 10, 2009
On Monday, August 10, 2009, the campaign announced the official website release for LeFrancis  Arnold's 2011 President-Elect Campaign for the California Association of REALTORS®. You can submit a testimonial from the Testimonial page or add your name to the list on the Supporter page.

July 27, 2009
LeFrancis met with Region 17 Directors on Monday, July 27, 2009, in Beverly Hills, California to promote his campaign for CAR President-Elect 2011. Region 17 includes Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles, Malibu, and Los Angeles Southwest AORs. He would like to thank Regional Chair Pauline Knight and all of the Region 17 Directors for the invitation to speak at their meeting.

July 23, 2009
LeFrancis attended the Annual Malibu AOR Beach Party at the beautiful Malibu Beach Club.  AE Susan Manner and President William Bowling were great hosts. The weather, about 70 degrees around 5:00 pm, was fabulous on a slightly-overcast day. What a beautiful summer day for a party.  Read newsletter article

July 9, 2009
LeFrancis left Los Angeles on Thursday, July 9th, at 6:00 am traveling north to beautiful Fresno, CA to meet with Region 12 representatives to discuss his candidacy for President-Elect 2011 for C.A.R. and garner support for a regional endorsement. Many of his friends and supporters were there and he looks forward to getting their endorsement. Region 12 includes Bakersfield, Fresno, Kern River-Lake Isabella, Kings County, Madera, Orange Belt, Tehachapi Area, Tulare County, and Yosemite Gateway.

June 24, 2009
LeFrancis traveled to Bank of America headquarters, San Francisco, CA on Wednesday, June 24th, to meet with and discuss Foreclosure Prevention and Loss Mitigation initiatives relating to all B of A affiliates (Countrywide, Merrill Lynch, Wilshire, HLS, etc) with other members of California Reinvestment Coalition. He attended, on behalf of the Multicultural Real Estate Alliance as a BOD member, to specifically address issues on short sale approvals, the acceptance of REO offers, REO listings being given to offices within the community of the property, and loan modification approvals being done in a timely manner. Allen Jones (Loss Mitigation), Andrew Pleppler, and Al Arguello, all from Bank of America, attended the meeting.