FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2005 LIBOR LEADERSHIP NAMED

December 7, 2004 - West Babylon, NY - The Long Island Board of Realtors®, Inc. (LIBOR) has recently named a new Executive Committee. Leading the Long island Board is incoming President, Marian Fraker-Gutin. Marian was installed into her leadership role by the Honorable Judge Phillip M. Grella, during the recent LIBOR/MLSLI Installation Dinner Dance held at the Crest Hollow Country Club.

Marian has been active in real estate since 1967. In 1976 she became Broker-owner of Mary Elmore Realty Company, Inc. in Merrick. Since Marian became a member of LIBOR, she has been served on almost every committee of the Board. In 1990, she was elected Board Officer and served as LIBOR President for the first time in 1994. In 1995, she was named LIBOR Realtor® of the Year. In 1999 she was named “NYS Realtor® of the Year. Marian has served as a Director of the LI Realtors® Federal Credit Union since 1972 and as President from 1977-1982.

Marian has served as a New York State Liaison for Congress and US Senate and is a Federal District Coordinator to Congressman Peter King.

In her hometown community of Merrick, Marian is past President of the Merrick Chamber of Commerce and President of the Community Council of the Merricks. She was recognized as “Woman of the Year “in 1981 by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce and also as “Outstanding Small Business Owner” in 1985 by the Nassau County Council of Chambers.

Marian lives in Merrick with her husband Lou Gutin. She has two sons, Lawrence and Paul Michael. Paul is married to Terry; they have two sons, Nicholas and Thomas, the “Loves” of Marian’s life. Her daughter Ellen and son-in-law Tom are presently working in the United Arab Emirates until Spring 2005.

Joining Fraker-Gutin are LIBOR Executive Committee members: President-elect, Gilbert Picard; Vice President of Suffolk, Linda Bonarelli Vice President of Nassau, Marilyn Urso; Vice President of Queens, Walauddin Hoosein; Treasurer,Mohsen Zandieh; and Secretary, Michael Mendicino. Marian says, “She hopes to get more agents and Brokers to participate in the decisions of LIBOR in the upcoming year and encourages all members to be proactive in Realtor® matters.”  

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Tricia Chirco
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The Long Island Board of REALTORS® is a non-profit trade association consisting of more than 23,500 professional Realtors. For more information about LIBOR, or to locate a Realtor in your area, visit our web site at: www.mlsli.com.