MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF OREGON WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS (OWCAM) HELD ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2006, IN THE OFFICES Of MULTI SERVICES, 1500 NE IRVING, PORTLAND OR.
PRESENT:
Ron
Balash, President
David
Hummel, Vice-President
Lisa
Campbell, Secretary
Steve
Brodehl, Director
Rich
Thompson, Executive Director
ABSENT:
Steve
Barber, Director
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jim
Main, on behalf of CAI
I. CALL TO ORDER Ron Balash called the meeting to order at 8:37 A.M.
II. CAI VENDOR FAIR Jim Main invites OWCAM to entertain hosting a booth at the CAI Vendor Fair on May 20th.
Agreed: Upon motion made by Steve Brodehl, seconded by Lisa Campbell, and unanimously carried OWCAM will host a booth at the CAI Vendor Fair with an allowance of $350 for booth preparation and $100 gift. Lisa Campbell volunteers to coordinate.
IV. FINANCIAL REPORT Steve Brodehl presents an overview of the current financial statement. He reports that the Expo ‘06 netted over $8000 in profit. Rich Thompson will talk to George Carter about adjusting an expense from Expo ’05. Meeting expenses are offset by approximately 50% by sponsor revenue. Rich Thompson will submit a report showing comparisons from last year to the current budget.
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Expo No Report
2. Legal & Legislation Ron Balash reports on OWCAM sharing a lobbyist. OWCAM could be interested in paying for a part of the lobbyist on a specific bill of interest. Rich Thompson adds that it gives a unified appearance in Salem. Ron would like the option of OWCAM's name to be dropped off if not supporting of a particular bill. Steve Brodehl would like OWCAM to be involved in the interview process with the LAC Committee. Rich Thompson reports that he has attended LAC meetings on behalf of OWCAM's interest.
Ron Balash defers to the committee to meet with the potential lobbyist.
Rich reports on OWCAM having the opportunity to be involved with Washington legislation (email attached).
3. Education & Certification David Hummel reports on the work of the committee. Jim Maine speaks on the outline and identified people who will be working on the different sections. They will speak on the outline at the annual meeting and submit the 1st draft in September.
4. Programs Ron Balash reports that the next membership meeting topic will be on insurance. Ron will talk with speakers as to time they need.
Steve Brodehl suggests sending a notice to just vendors reminding them about sponsorship.
Agreed: It was unanimously agreed that a notice would go out to all members, including management members about available sponsorships.
5. Membership, Marketing, Media, and Communications Steve Brodehl reports that the logo needs to be finalized by the Board. The brochure is ready to go as soon as the color of the logo has been decided.
Agreed: Upon motion made by David Hummel, 2nd by Lisa Campbell and unanimously carried the logo in black & white was approved.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Directory Rich Thompson reports that he can PDF contact information on the OWCAM website of all vendor and manager members. Ron will mention the feature at the membership meeting.
2. 955 Maintenance Plan Rich Thompson reports that “best practices” is still pending. The idea is to present to managers. OWCAM played a significant role in developing and once completed can be published on the OWCAM website.
3. Annual Meeting Steve Brodehl declines nomination. It is suggested that a candidate questionnaire handout be distributed at the next membership meeting.
Agreed: Upon motion made by Lisa Campbell, seconded by Steve Brodehl, and unanimously carried the questionnaire was approved.
VII. NEXT MEETING DATE The next regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 in the offices of Multi-Services at 8:30 A.M.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT