OREGON WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS (OWCAM)
ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING
JUNE 21, 2006

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING OF OREGON WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS (OWCAM) HELD ON JUNE 21, 2006, AT THE HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN, PORTLAND OR.

PRESENT:
Ron Balash, President
David Hummel, Vice-President
Lisa Campbell, Secretary
Steve Brodahl, Treasurer
Steve Barber , Director
Rich Thompson, Executive Director

MEMBERS PRESENT:
AS INDICATED ON SIGN-IN SHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL MINUTES.

I. CALL TO ORDER
Ron Balash called the meeting to order at 12:15 P.M. and introduced meeting sponsors - Levin & Stein, Vial Fotheringham, and Landye Bennett & Blumstein.

II. PROOF OF NOTICE
Rich Thompson reported that the annual notice and proxy was sent to all members on May 7, 2006 via email.

III. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
AGREED
Upon motion made by Cheryl Brendle, seconded by Jim Main, and unanimously carried, the reading of the minutes was waived and approved as submitted.

IV. OFFICER REPORTS
1. Treasurer – Steve Brodehl reported on the finances of OWCAM. He reported that it has been a unique year in that the treasurer resigned and thanked George Carter for doing the work. Ron Balash reported that OWCAM has purchased CD's for a better return on the money.
2. President – Ron thanked the committees and membership for their support. Ron expressed his appreciation of the Affiliate Members.

V. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Nominated to run for election to the Board were the following members. Each was introduced and they spoke on why they would like to serve on the Board:
ÿ Steve Brodehl
ÿ Kaye Youngren
ÿ Jim Main
Agreed
Upon motion made by Dian Wood, seconded by Jim Oakley, and carried, nominations were closed and members cast their ballot.
Election Results - Members cast their ballots and elect Steve Brodehl and Kaye Youngren to the Board. Ron explained that there could only be one management company with two representatives on the board. Steve Brodehl received the most votes and Jim Main was then next to being elected to serve on the 2006/2007 Board of Directors. They each will serve on the board for 2-year terms.
The Board gave recognition to Ron Balash and thanked him for serving two consecutive terms
Ron thanked the Board and reported that the Board had started meeting every month. He appreciated the Boards work dedication and has always worked for the good of the organization and not representing a particular company. Each Board member served as a liaison to the committees this year and did not chair a committee. He introduced the Board liaisons for each committee.

VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Educational Certification Committee Report – David Hummel introduced the committee members. Committee Chair, Cheryl Brendle reported on behalf of the Committee. (Handout attached). The Board had approved administrative staff. The outline showed the different subjects and the authors. It also showed certain subject areas still needing authors/volunteers. She overviewed the BAM portion of the educational curriculum and reported that Jim Main is working hard on this section and requested volunteers to give him some help.
2. Expo Committee – Committee Chair, Greg Burgess introduced the committee members and thanked them for all their hard work on making the 2006 Expo successful. He also thanked all the affiliate members who participated in making this a successful event.
3. Marketing, Media, Communications – Steve Brodehl reveals the new logo the committee worked on. Committee Chair, Frank Elsasser reported on the committee creating the new logo, camera-ready artwork, and brochures were in printing process. He introduced and thanked each committee member and asked for volunteers.
4. Program Committee – Committee Chair, Leanne Sasser, reported their goal was to focus on education for the managers. She thanked the committee members for their hard work. A questionnaire on member input for programs was distributed.
5. Legal & Legislation – Committee Chair, Greg Coxey reported that the committee was successful in reaching their goal and was able to bring a lobbyist on board. The committee is keeping up with the Construction Defects Task Force. They are also gearing up to help during the legislative session. Greg asked for one representative from each manager company to volunteer.

VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Ron gave special recognition to the following members for performing work for OWCAM at no charge:
ÿ George Carter
ÿ Dave Schwindt
ÿ Vial Fotheringham
He also gave Rich Thompson special recognition and that OWCAM depended on him a lot. Ron acknowledged that Rich put in many hours and he appreciated all his efforts.
Ron spoke on getting the word out about OWCAM including out of the Portland/Metro area. OWCAM needs more affiliate members – get quality contractors involved. He stated that it will take time and money to move forward and that OWCAM needs member’s commitment.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Agreed
Upon motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 1:30 P.M.