MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF OREGON WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS (OWCAM) HELD ON JANUARY 8, 2008, IN THE OFFICES OF COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT INC, 2105 SE 9^th, PORTLAND, OR.

 

PRESENT:                              

Steve Brodehl, President

David Hummel, Vice President

Lisa Campbell, Secretary

Leanne Sasser, Treasurer

Steve Barber, Director

Julia Neufeld, Executive Administrator

 

I.            CALL TO ORDER

Steve Brodehl called the meeting to order at 8:35 AM.

 

II.          APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

 

AGREED

Upon motion made by David Hummel, seconded by Steve Barber, and unanimously carried the minutes of November 13, 2007 and December 4, 2007 were approved.

 

III.         FINANCIAL REPORT

Steve Barber reported that he and Julia will design an Excel spreadsheet and be able to break out special reports. The balance sheet is not updated as there have been deposits since the report was created. Steve noticed that there were no receivables entered in 2007 and they will be created moving forward.

 

Julia reviewed the spreadsheet tracking membership fees.

 

IV.         COMMITTEE REPORTS

Education & Certification

David is estimating that the committee is ready to submit the draft BAM module to the Board for review. Steve overviews the reason for certification. OWCAM is stepping up and needs to show to the legislative body that OWCAM will take over the regulatory part of the industry.

 

Expo

Lisa overviews the status of the Expo. The last minute details will be discussed at the next committee meeting on January 9th.

 

Marketing

Steve suggested updating the brochure for using as a tool to generate interest in joining OWCAM.

 

Programs

Leanne reported that the April meeting will entail “turnover and conversion”. A panel of professionals will be invited to present and answer questions.

 

Legal

Steve Brodehl reported that if passed the State of Washington managers would be required to serve under a broker and be regulated. Discussion ensued on contributing funds to support the lobbyist in Washington.

 

Agreed

It was unanimously agreed that at this time OWCAM will not contribute to the funding until after the short legislative session. The Board may reconsider later in 2008.

 

V.           MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Julia presented the following new member application:

 

Manager member(s)

BPM Condominium Management

 

Affiliate member(s)

Safe Sidewalks

Chris Robinson P.C. – Tax Attorney

 

AGREED

Upon motion made by David Hummel, seconded by Leanne Sasser, and unanimously carried, the applications for membership to OWCAM were approved.

 

VI.         NEW MEETING LOCATION CONTRACT

Julia reported that the Holiday Inn will be changing to the Crowne Plaza and submitted the new contract.

 

AGREED

Upon motion made by Steve Barber, seconded by Leanne Sasser, and unanimously carried, the meeting contract was approved.

 

VII. NEXT MEETING DATE

The next Board meeting was scheduled for February 12, 2008, 8:30 AM in the offices of Peters & Co.

 

VIII.      ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 A.M.