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1999 REALTOR of the YEAR, Sandy Drager

And the winner is…Many of you know Sandy from her continued involvement in the Board’s leadership, and although it is wonderful to recognize her for her achievements this year, we can’t help but be impressed by the pattern of her volunteer commitment.

REALTOR SPIRIT, as written by Sandy Drager

As a member oft he Berkshire County Board of Realtors, and therefore a member of the State and National boards, I feel our organization has grown in the 21 SandraDrager150years that I have been a Realtor. When I first came into this business, our reputation at that time seemed to leave a lot to be desired to the public. Our image has certainly changed a great deal since then. The quality of dedicated, honest REALTORS who adhere to our Code of Ethics is really great. Unfortunately, the press only prints what it wants to, so our publicity is not always there or the best when it is there. I have been really fortunate to be able to be a REALTOR and hope that I have had the “spirit” through the years. I plan on continuing my dedication and honesty to the public for the rest of my career.

If you look up the word spirit in the dictionary, it is defined as a particular mood or emotional state characterized by vigor and animation, the essential and activating principle of a person, the will, to impart courage, inspiration, animation or determination, stimulate, encourage. That is a pretty good description of “REALTOR SPIRIT” as we know it, particularly within the Berkshire County Board.… Read on

2003 REALTOR of the YEAR, Daniel Boulais

Daniel Boulais, of Century 21 Franklin Street Associates in Pittsfield and Lenox has been chosen the 2003 Berkshire County Realtor® of the Year. Nominated and chosen by his colleagues, Dan is being honored for his commitment to civic-minded leadership in both the REALTOR® organization and in the Berkshire community.

Dan is most recognized among his peers for his commitment to community service, and has chaired the REALTOR® Community Service Committee for four years. In this position, Dan worked tirelessly on projects and events that promoted the REALTOR® image. In partnership with another organization in which Dan holds membership, the Civitan Club of Pittsfield, he is co-chair of the annual charity golf tournament which is the largest fund raiser for both groups, raising

over $7,000 for Berkshire charities every year. He also participates in the shopping, cooking and serving of dinner at a homeless shelter and is very active in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and Daffodil Days.

As project leader for the REALTOR® American Dream Team at the Relay for Life in June of this year, Dan camped out at Wahcohah High School to check-in walkers, provided food and support all night long, walked throughout the event and worked on the luminaria candles used to light the track. Initial figures show that the REALTOR® team raised $4500. The American Cancer Society Daffodil Days’ program not only reaches REALTORS®, but Dan also coordinates volunteers to sell them at the Berkshire Mall each year, having raised $2,552 in 2003.

As the President of the Central Council REALTORS®, he represents the needs of real estate professionals on the Board of Directors as well.… Read on

2004 REALTOR of the YEAR, Mary-Jane Dalmaso

Mary-Jane Dalmaso, of Century 21 Harold Dupee, REALTORS® in North Adams has been chosen the 2004 Berkshire County REALTOR® of the Year. Nominated and chosen by her colleagues, Mary-Jane is being honored for her commitment to civic-minded leadership in both the REALTOR® organization and

in the Berkshire community.

Mary-Jane is most recognized among her peers for her commitment to education and business leadership in the REALTOR® organization and her dedication to the Code of Ethics process. She has served as a hearing panelist and chairperson of ethics and arbitration tribunals both locally and as an appointed member of the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® Professional Standards Committee.

“I am always willing to serve in any capacity for which I am qualified, at any time, for the benefit of our Board and MLS.”

Most recently, Mary Jane has served as President of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) corporation, which provides database listing services for all REALTORS® in Berkshire County, and provides REALTOR.com and on-line advertising display of Berkshire properties for sale or lease. She was instrumental in the selection of the database system used, monitoring the rules and regulations relaed to membership and maintaining financial stability of the organization. Mary Jane has chaired the Finance Committees for both the Board of REALTORS® and the Multiple Listing Service and has actively served on the Board of Directors of the organization since 1986.

In addition to her duties as part of the elected, volunteer leadership, she also serves on the Contracts & Forms Committee, the Fields Task Force, as a Continuing Education Moderator and New Member Orientation Instructor.… Read on

2005 REALTOR of the YEAR, Lynne Blake

Lynne is being honored for her commitment to the leadership in the REALTOR® organization and her years of service.

She first joined the Board in 1990, and
has served continuously from 1995 to 2005 on
the Board of Directors!!

She started her tenure as a REALTOR® representative for Northern Berkshire, as Northern Berkshire Council President and in varying leadership roles that lead

to her election to the 2005 Presidential position.

She has served with distinction on the Multiple Listing Service Board of Directors as well as on the Finance, Professional Standards, Good Neighbor, Community Service, Orientation and Berkshire Newcomer Magazine Committees in the last year alone.

Most recently, Lynne was appointed to serve as the Berkshire REALTOR® representative on the Massachusetts REALTORS® Board of Directors in Boston. In her service on the state level, Lynne has been active in meeting with Berkshire legislators on Beacon Hill and Capital Hill in Washington DC, advocating for private property rights.

In her own Words… REALTOR Spirit

“When I became licensed as a salesperson 15 years ago, I had no idea that it was not the same thing as being a REALTOR®. I really didn’t think there was any difference. I started working for Bob Burdick who was a REALTOR®, so therefore I took orientation, paid my dues and became one also. As I started reading more and more, especially our Code of Ethics, I became more aware that there is a big difference.

  • It is the difference that has kept me in the business all these years.
… Read on

2006 REALTOR of the YEAR, Sheila Wood

We are proud to announce that Sheila Wood, broker-owner of Carriage House Real Estate has been named the Berkshire’s 2006 REALTOR® of the Year! This award is given to one member of the Association that has contributed outstanding time and energy to the betterment of the Board.

Sheila, a member since 1993, became more actively involved in the Association in 2001 when she was first elected to serve on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

Board of Directors.

In 2003 she was elected to serve as the Vice President of MLS and moved up the officer ranks, serving as President in 2004 and ex officio in 2005. In 2006 the membership elected her Vice President of the Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®, the parent company of the MLS and Sheila plans to continue on to President Elect in 2007 and her Presidency in 2008.

Sheila is no stranger to committee work, and since 1994 has served with pride on the Professional Standards Committee, where she takes recertification training every two years on the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and the administration of hearings. She served on the MLS Fields, Website Advertising and the Broker-Owner Education Task Forces.

She actively participates in many REALTOR Community Service events, such as donations for and creation of Thanksgiving baskets for needy families, the Realtor Holiday Elf program for needy children and is a Relay for Life Dream Team Supporter. She serves as an official moderator of the Board’s education classes and speaks at the New Member Orientation, on MLS topics.… Read on

2007 REALTOR of the YEAR, Charley Sawyer

We are proud to announce that Charley Sawyer of Dayspring, REALTORS has been selected as the 2007 REALTOR® of the YEAR! This award is given to one member of the Association that has contributed outstanding time and energy to the betterment of the Board.

Charley, a member since 1995, has been actively involved in all levels of the Association, volunteering his time and talents locally and on the state level for many years.   In 2000, Charley began his service in the  Board of Directors elected leadership pathway, having been elected to various different officer positions on the Board of Directors and eventually, elected President of the Berkshire County Board of REALTORS in 2004.

On the state level, Charley has received many prestigious appointments.   Having served as a Berkshire State Director for four years, he was elected to serve as the Western Regional Vice President of the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS.   In this role he serves on the 12 member Executive Committee, which governs the association on the whole.

Elected Leadership Service to the Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

  • REALTOR® Member Since 1995
  • Board of Directors Leadership Pathway:
    • 2000 Central Berkshire Council President and Director
    • 2001 Board Secretary
    • 2002 Vice President
    • 2003 President Elect
    • 2004 President
    • 2004 Ex Officio, Berkshire MLS
    • 2005 Past President
    • 2006-2007 Board of Directors
      Non-Voting Ex Officio [due to RVP election

Voluntary Commitment to the Berkshire County Board of REALTORS

  • Professional Standards Tribunal Training every 2 years to qualify for service.
  • RPAC Contributor

Appointed Leadership Service to the Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

  • Professional Standards Committee, 2004-2007 Chaired 3 hearing panels, served on 4
  • Contract Committee, 2006-2007
  • Government Affairs Committee, 2005-2007
  • Orientation Committee, Chaired 1997-2003, presenter 2003-2005

Special Accomplishments Made on Behalf of the Local Association:

  • Hosted Berkshire County Board of REALTORS® luncheon with Congressman John Olver to present RPAC contribution at the Board Office.
… Read on

2013 REALTOR of the YEAR, L. Chapin Fish

We are proud to announce that L. Chapin Fish, co-owner of Brockman Real Estate in Monterey Massachusetts, has been named the 2013 Berkshire County REALTOR of the YEAR! This award is given to the REALTOR® that best exemplifies professionalism and service to the industry. Chapin has contributed outstanding time and energy to the betterment of the REALTOR® organization, the real estate

industry and our Berkshire community.

He was elected by Berkshire County real estate brokers to serve as the 2012 President of the Board, and also served as a voting director on the Multiple Listing Service Corporation. In that role, Chapin worked on enhancing services for the local real estate professionals. He led the creation of a new strategic plan and drove the Board to work hard on new initiatives to benefit the members.

The award, given for the past 18 months of service to the association, reveal that Chapin devoted much time and talents to many projects, including serving as the spokesperson for the Board. He traveled to Washington DC to advocate for home ownership rights on Capital Hill and traveled to California and Chicago to represent the interests of the Berkshire Realtors and community. Locally, he also served on the Finance, Personnel, Strategic Plan, Litigation and Professional Standards Committees. He was a voting member of the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS Board of Directors and is the Berkshire Liaison to the Pinnacle Group Program, a national thinktank for industry ideas.

Over a decade ago Chapin returned to his roots in Massachusetts and affiliated with William Brockman and the late Jack Jefferson.… Read on

2009 REALTOR of the YEAR, Franz Forster

We are so proud to announce that Franz Forster of FJ Forster Real Estate in Pittsfield has been named the 2009 REALTOR® of the YEAR! This award is given to the REALTOR® that best exemplifies professionalism and service to the industry.

Franz has contributed outstanding time and energy to the betterment of the REALTOR® organization, the real estate industry and our Berkshire community.  He was elected by Berkshire Realtors to serve as the 2009 President of the 500 member board, having been actively involved in governance of the real estate trade association since 2002.  He has served with distinction on the Multiple Listing

Service Board of Directors, which governs listing data online and for REALTOR® members, having been elected to serve as it’s President in 2005.

Most notably, Forster devotes considerable effort in community service events sponsored by the REALTOR® organization, political advocacy on behalf of Realtors and homeowners in Berkshire County, moderating real estate education, speaking to new members at Orientation and chairing hearings of the Professional Standards Committee to arbitrate business disputes or settle matters of alleged unethical conduct.

Franz received a Presidential Appointment to serve as a Massachusetts State Director in 2008 and 2009 and has many years of active involvement with Berkshire community organizations as well, with an emphasis on education-related associations, environmental advocacy and cultural institutions.

Currently, Forster serves on the Pittsfield Conservation Commission, as Treasurer of the Lakes and Ponds Association of Western Mass. (LAPA-West), as the PHS Representative on the Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council, and is a member of the PHS School Co uncil, Berkshire Chamber of Commerce and is a Tanglewood Business Partner.… Read on