Arlene and Leadership

Currently Arlene serves as President, Women’s Council of REALTORS^®, East Bay Chapter. Her Chapter represents the real estate interests from Albany through Alameda, and all locations in between, providing

Arlene with Oakland Mayor Jean Quan at a WCR reception

leadership opportunities, education and great networking throughout the East Bay. A portion of all of the sponsorship funds from East Bay Chapter are donated to the Alameda County Food Bank.

Arlene served as the 2007 President of the Berkeley Assoc.of REALTORS^® , after serving first as Chair of the MLS & Technology Committee, Treasurer and President-Elect. One of  her special projects as President was to organize a lecture series on the history and architecture of the East Bay. The series served as a fund raiser, netting $5,000 for BAR’s Youth Arts and Education Fund. She continues to serve as a Director at BAR, and as a member of the Local Government Relations and MLS & Technology Committees.

Arlene served for four years as a Director at CAR, and was honored to be given a Director-at-large position, one of only 20 in the State. She was also honored to have been selected as one of only 12 California REALTORS^® to serve on a two-year Green Task Force for CAR. She has a special passion for vintage homes, and for making them more energy efficient. She is the Founder and current Chair of the BAR GREEN Council.

 

Arlene with John Perez, Speaker of the California State Assembly

Arlene with Barbara Safran, California President of WCR, and Deborah Gillmore, 2010 National WCR President