MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF OREGON WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS HELD MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2004 AT 8:00 A.M. IN THE MEETING ROOM AT THE HOLIDAY INN, 1441 NE 2nd AVENUE, PORTLAND, OREGON.

 

PRESENT:                                                    Cheryl Brendle, President

George Carter, Treasurer

Diane Wood, Secretary

Rich Thompson, Affiliate

 

ABSENT:                                                                    Marshall Fant, Past President

                                                                   Ron Balash, Vice-Chairman                                        

 

I.                  CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m. by President Brendle.

 

II.               2004 BUDGET (SEE ATTACHED)

Rich Thompson presented “First Aid for Food” as the choice of a charitable effort for OWCAM. Discussion followed relative to establishing a OWCAM Charitable Committee that is in keeping with our goals.

AGREED

Diane Wood made a motion to approve the budget, George Carter seconded it and it unanimously carried subject to the addition of a contingency fund of $2,500.00. Diane Wood was appointed to present a recommendation of a charitable goal that meets the association’s goals.

 

 

III.           PROGRAMS AND MEETINGS

Discussion followed relative to the program and meeting schedule for 2004. It was noted that the next Board Meeting will be held on April 13, 2004. The guest speakers will be Morrison & Hershfeld Engineering and Architectural to discuss construction forensics.

The October program topic will be maintenance and defects – Kaye Youngren and George Carter to select the speaker.

AGREED

Diane Wood agreed to prepare a form to evaluate member interest, the opinion of the speaker, etc.

 

IV.             ANNUAL MEETING

Discussion followed relative to the upcoming Annual Meeting. It was noted that nominations needed to be presented to the Past Chairman.

 

V.                 BROCHURE COMMITTEE

Discussion followed relative to establishing a Brochure Committee.

AGREED

It was agreed that Rich Thompson and Diane Wood would Co-Chair the Brochure Committee.

 

VI.             ETHICS COMMITTEE

Discussion followed relative to the ethics of OWCAM.

AGREED

It was agreed Kaye Youngren and Rich Vial would be asked to summarize the topic.

 

VII.          APPROVAL OF MINUTES

AGREED

Cheryl Brendle made a motion, George Carter seconded it and it unanimously carried to approve the minutes from the December 9, 2004 Meeting as distributed.

 

VIII.      COMMUNITY RISK MANAGEMENT

A program presented by James A. Agostini, addressing Co-Brand Agreements and Indemnity Agreements was discussed.

AGREED

Tabled for discussion following the April Meeting

 

IX.             LEGISLATIVE ISSUES

AGREED

It was agreed to table the discussion until the next meeting.

 

X.                 ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 a.m.

Submitted By:  Diane Wood, Secretary