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Arcadia Weekly Jul 24, 2009
As the hundreds of guests arrived for the party last Thursday evening, Carol Libby and Chamber President Kevin Kimmerman unveiled yet another Historical Marker in front of the building. Scott Hettrick gave a detailed description of the history of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce prior to the unveiling with several amusing sidebars on some of the colorful characters that help shape the face of Arcadia.
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AAR Past Presidents are (Standing L to R): Helen Cao, Michael Ferlisi, Richard Stone, Al Little, Ji Han, John Barker, John Wuo, Kelvin Wong, Michael Ludecke, Terry Earll, George Monte, and Randall Traw. (Seated L to R): Andy Bencosme, James Thomas, Judy Webb-Martin, Mary Poehler, Richard Kasten and Gordon Maddock.
In 1924, a handful of forward thinking real estate professional made the decision to form the Arcadia Realty Board. The “Board” was chartered by the National Association of Realtors the same year hence the authority to use the registered trademark and be called the Arcadia Association of Realtors.
On July 1, the Arcadia Association of Realtors membership gathered at the Arcadia Masonic Center to celebrate this landmark occasion. A lovely breakfast was served complete with lines, floral centerpieces, dignitaries, a contest and prizes. To mark this special occasion, many of the Association’s Past President were in attendance and offered memories of their term as President in a keepsake anniversary program. Dignitaries presented proclamations and certificates of recognition.
The Arcadia Association of Realtors is over 1,800 members strong and serves the communities of Arcadia, Sierra Madre, Monrovia, Duarte, Bradbury and surrounding communities.
To contact the Arcadia Association, call (626) 446-2115 or visit their website at www.TheAAR.com
