The Beaver Creek Area Association of REALTORS (BCAAR) held its Annual Meeting on February 12 at the East Liverpool Country Club.
Following a buffet brunch, Members and Affiliate Members heard presentations from Ohio REALTORS President Mic Gordon, Berkshire Hathaway
Broker and Ohio Real Estate Commission President Marlin Palich, BCAAR President-Elect Frank Kostik, and association Chief Executive Dale Meller.
Officers and Directors for 2026 were elected and installed. BCAAR, headquartered in East Liverpool, consists of 175 REALTORS in
Columbiana and Mahoning Counties. BCAAR members are also members of the state association, Ohio REALTORS, and the National Association of REALTORS.
BCAAR makes Holiday Donation to CAA
REALTORS Turn Out for East Palestine Dog Days
Members of Beaver Creek Area Association of REALTORS volunteered for the community clean-Up day in East Palestine on Saturday, May 10. The volunteers trimmed, raked, and picked up trash around the high School band garden and parking areas.
Association CEO Dale Meller said "REALTORS not only enjoy working together but also feel the need to support community activities where they live and work."
Picture Caption: L to R Linda Courtney, Towne & Suburban Realty; Dale Meller, Beaver Creek Area Association, Tami Harris, Century 21 Lakeside Realty; Bob Cozzo, Howard Hanna Real Estate; and Frank Kostik, Hardcastle Realty.
REALTORS Meet
The Beaver Creek Area Association of REALTORS (BCAAR) held its annual meeting on February 6 at the East Liverpool Country Club.
Following a social hour and brunch catered by Fresh of Fifth of East Liverpool, the association convened to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year,
elect and install officers and directors for 2025, and discuss the current legal environment and trends in the real estate industry.
President James Clark thanked the members for their support during 2024 and reviewed some of the challenges experienced by REALTORS in the current market-
new legal requirements, limited inventory of properties for sale, and higher interest rates. He went on to laud his colleagues for bringing credit
to the organization, and REALTORS in general, by engaging in community involvement. During 2024, BCAAR members participated in
community clean-up days in Wellsville and East Palestine, raised funds during the Salem Car Cruise for Habitat for Humanity,
conducted another fundraising event that contributed $5,250 to the Columbiana County Food Bank, and built a small park in Wellsville.
Association Executive Dale Meller managed the election of a slate of officers and directors presented to the members.
Elected to leadership positions for 2025 were Carolyn Hornyak of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services-President, Frank Kostik of Hardcastle Realty-Vice President,
and Linda Courtney of Towne & Suburban Realty-Treasurer.
Directors elected to various terms were James Clark of Underwood & Associates, Troy Chisom or Venture Home Real Estate,
Barbara Stamp of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Rodney McHorney of Hardcastle Realty, Don Thompson of Venture Home Real Estate,
and Dana Channels of Cedar One Realty.
Officers and Directors were sworn in by Ohio REALTOTR Vice President of legal and Legislative Affairs Todd Book. Though unable to attend the meeting,
newly elected President Hornyak sent a message Hornyak thanking the membership for bestowing on her the honor of leading the association in the coming year.
She pledged to support, advocate for, and work alongside members. She commented on the need for political advocacy in our area and continued community involvement,
emphasizing that such activities not only bring to bear the influence we can have in our communities but also bring credit to the REALTOR profession.
She echoed the achievements of 2024 and looked forward to accomplishments in 2025.
Attorney Todd Book from Ohio REALTORS reviewed the legal landscape that the industry has experienced over the past 2-3 years,
in particular the legal settlement that NAR has entered into with regard to the recently decided sellers side class action suit that has resulted
in significant changes to the way REALTORS are now conducting business. He also covered potential buyers side suits and updated the membership on
ongoing anti-trust negotiations with the Justice department.
Association Executive Meller shared membership statistics and trends for the association and a current financial overview.
He asked members to continue investing in their careers in real estate by contributing to the Realtors Political Action Committee
and participating in association affairs.
The meeting concluded with the following awards:
2024 President James Clark was presented an engraved gavel in appreciation for his service to the association Frank Kostik was presented with a plaque as
BCAAR 2024 REALTOR of the Year. Ron Bryer of Bryer Realty was presented with a plaque commemorating 30 years of membership on
the BCAAR Board of Directors. Sarah Sorge of Forever Home Realty was thanked for 10 years' service as a director.
Affiliate member Tara Rowland of Hancock County Savings Bank won a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card.
REALTORS Help Create New Wellsville Park
12/4/2024
Beaver Creek Area Association of REALTORS ® (BCAAR) has helped the Village of Wellsville
enhance its downtown area with the creation of Jim Kenney Park.
With the use of a $7,500 Placemaking Grant from the National Association of REALTORS ®
(NAR), volunteers from BCAAR, village elected officials, and residents have transformed
unused space on Main Street into a vibrant, public destination for community use and
enjoyment. NAR designed these types of grants to allow local REALTOR ® associations to
make positive impacts in the communities in which they live and work.
The small park area in downtown Wellsville is named after James M. Kenney, Jr., a Wellsville
patrolman who, in 1926, gave his life in the line of duty, protecting the citizens of Wellsville.
To this day, he is remembered as a local hero and deserving of lasting recognition.
The space consists of a landscaped patio-like area with picnic tables, a waste, container, and
a large welcoming sign recognizing Patrolman Kenney and those who have contributed to the
park's creation. The sign also lists significant historical facts about the village. In addition to
volunteer workers from BCAAR and the village, contractors D. W. Dickey and M & A Concrete
were key contributors to the project.
" REALTORS® volunteer in their communities and take pride in our in our work to make our
area's neighborhoods better places to live, work, and raise a family" said BCAAR President
James Clark. "This grant gives us a tangible, immediate opportunity to identify and address
an area in Wellsville that could help foster a healthier, more social and economically viable
community, and creates a place where people feel a strong stake in making things better."
The National Association of REALTORS ® is America's largest trade association, representing
more than 1.4 million members. To find out more about the Placemaking Program visit,
https://realtorparty.realtor/community-outreach/placemaking.
For more information on the Beaver Creek Area Association of REALTORS ® visit realestatebcaar.com.
Board Members of BCAAR present $5250 to Board Members of the Columbiana County Food Bank.
11/21/2024
The money was raised at the Neighbors Helping Neighbors bowling outing held on November 2, 2024. Thanks to sponsors, volunteers, and attendees for a successful event and a significant charitable contribution.
Code of ethics The current Code of Ethics cycle—Cycle 6—is 1/1/2019—12/31/2021. All members are required to take an ethics course (classroom or online) during this period. A free online course is available at nar.realtor.
