2013 Palo Alto District Chair Sara Spang, the District's REALTOR® of the Year, is pictured here with 2012 District Chair Jane Volpe and 2014 District Chair Jeff Beltramo.
SILVAR's Palo Alto District celebrated the holidays with a special breakfast, musical entertainment and recognition of volunteers who worked hard to make 2013 a successful year for the District.
Handbell musicians Larry and Carla Sue of Mountain View performed a beautiful rendition of the "March from The Nutcracker" and other holiday songs, with hand movements that were as exquisite as their music.
2013 District Chair Sarah Spang thanked members of this year's District Council: Jane Volpe, past Chair; Bob Stelzer, Broker/Manager Chair; Lee Smith, Local Government Relations Chair; Amy Sung, Education Chair; Jeff Beltramo, Tour & RSVP Chair; Joan Chintz, Special/Social Events Chair; and Steven Bealey, Affiliate Chair.
Spang and Volpe presented the following special awards to Larry Tringali (Property Inspection Service), Palo Alto District Affiliate of the Year; Bob Stelzer (Keller Williams), Palo Alto District Broker of the Year; John St. Clair III and Lydia Kou, Community Service Award; and Joan Chintz, the District's Social Events chair, was also recognized for her efforts in organizing the District's events this year.
Volpe then presented Sara Spang with the Palo Alto District REALTOR® of the Year award. Volpe thanked Spang for devoting much time and energy to the District this year.
The Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® (SILVAR) is a professional trade organization representing over 4,000 REALTORS® and Affiliate members engaged in the real estate business on the Peninsula and in the South Bay. SILVAR promotes the highest ethical standards of real estate practice, serves as an advocate for homeownership and homeowners, and represents the interests of property owners in Silicon Valley.
The term "REALTOR®" is a registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and who subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
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