MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF OREGON WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS (OWCAM) HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2006, IN THE OFFICES Of NW COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT, 17700 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road, Suite 120, Tualatin OR. 

PRESENT:
Ron Balash, President
David Hummel, Vice-President
Lisa Campbell, Secretary
Steve Brodehl, Director
SteveBarber, Director
RichThompson, Executive Director 

BY INVITATION:
Dominic Colletta

I.   CALL TO ORDER   Ron Balash called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M. 

II.  EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION – Dominic Colletta  Dominic presented an overview of the committee’s progress and submitted an outline of courses they have developed (attached to original minutes). He reports that there will be a fair amount of rewriting but have experts willing to help write the 1^st draft of the material by September 2006. Dominic suggests approval to move forward from the Board with the writing. The outline mirrors California’s except that it is state specific. 

Agreed: It was unanimously agreed that each Board member would review the outline and email any changes/comments (if any). The changes/comments then will be forwarded to the committee.  

A discussion ensues about OWCAM holding an annual law forum.  

Ron thanks the committee for all their hard work. 

III.  APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

Agreed: Upon motion made by Steve Barber, seconded by David Hummel, and unanimously carried the minutes of the January 10, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting were approved as submitted. 

IV.  FINANCIAL REPORT   Steve Brodehl reports issues with timeliness of reimbursements and financial statements.  

Agreed: It was unanimously agreed that Steve and Rich would work with George Carter to resolve. 

V.  COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Expo   Lisa Campbell submitted final invoices and reimbursements pertaining to the Expo. 

2. Legal & Legislation   Rich reports that LAC interviewed another lobbyist that appears to be more flexible. The lobbyist is willing to work as needed. 

3.  Education & Certification   Previously reported. 

4. Programs.   Steve Barber questions the financial impact to OWCAM on adding more time for special programs. The issue of attendees willing to allow more time is discussed. Steve thinks the first meeting would be a challenge but after that the attendees would be confident in attending future programs that require more time. 

Agreed: It was unanimously agreed that special program meetings would begin at 8:15 AM and run until 10:00 AM. 

5. Membership, Marketing, Media, and Communications  Steve Brodehl submits a variety of possible logo options. 

Agreed: It was unanimously agreed to select OWCAM logo #2 (attached to original minutes). Rich will email color options to the Board.

VI.  OTHER BUSINESS  
1. OWCAM Dues – Rich Thompson reports that 67 members have paid and there are approximately 7 outstanding. 

2. Annual Meeting – The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, 2006, 11:30AM – 1:30PM at the Holiday Inn. Ron Balash and Steve Brodehl terms expire at the meeting. A discussion ensues regarding the following items to be included in the Annual meeting:

• Potential candidates will be have recommended requirements and submit a bio.

• Every committee chairperson will give a report

• Rich Thompson will give a membership update

• Steve Brodehl will reveal the new OWCAM Logo

• Special Recognition – Ron Balash will hand out certificates in recognition of committee’s hard work. 

VII.     NEXT MEETING DATE   The next membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at the Holiday Inn, downtown. 

The next regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 in the offices of Multi-Services at 8:30 A.M. 

VIII.   ADJOURNMENT   Agreed: Upon motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 A.M.

RESPECTFULLY Submitted By Lisa R. Campbell