OREGON WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS (OWCAM)
ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING OF OREGON WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS (OWCAM) HELD ON JUNE 26, 2007, AT THE HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN, PORTLAND OR.
PRESENT: Steve Brodehl, President
David Hummel, Vice-President
Lisa Campbell, Secretary
Jim Main, Treasurer
Steve Barber , Director
Members Present: AS INDICATED ON SIGN-IN SHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL MINUTES.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Steve Brodehl called the meeting to order at 11:30 A.M. and thanked the membership for attending.
II. PROOF OF NOTICE
Lisa Campbell reported that the annual notice and proxy was sent to all members on June 11, 2007 via email and quorum was met.
III. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
AGREED
Upon motion made by Cheryl Brendle, seconded by Jim Oakley, and unanimously carried, the reading of the June 21, 2006 minutes was waived and approved as submitted.
IV. OFFICER REPORTS
1. Treasurer Ð Jim Main reported on the financial status of OWCAM and that out of the $115,000 most money was in CD's. He reviewed the budget year to date.
Jim thanked the affiliate members for their support.
2. President Ð Steve Brodehl addressed the following items:
Steve introduced each board member and their liaison position to each committee.
Steve Barber, Marketing, Media, and Communications- introduced Frank Elsasser as Committee Chair.
David Hummel, Educational Certification Ð introduced Cheryl Brendle as Committee Chair.
Lisa Campbell, Expo Ð introduced Greg Burgess as Committee Chair.
Jim Main, Program Committee Ð introduced Leanne Sasser as Committee Chair.
Steve Brodehl, Legal Committee - introduced Greg Coxey as Committee Chair.
Greg Burgess was thanked for the meeting presentation by the Board and membership.
Steve added that the next membership meeting there will be committee signups.
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Educational Certification Committee Report Ð Julie Balestreri reads the goals of OWCAM. She thanked Cheryl Brendle and David Hummel and asked all members that have been involved be recognized. Julie overviews the details on the educational modules and reports that the committee has been very busy in the past 2 years. They are close to submitting the teacher portion to the board for review.
Steve Brodehl presents an appreciation gift to Cheryl Brendle.
2. Expo Committee Ð Committee Chair, Greg Burgess introduced the committee members and thanked them for all their hard work on making the 2007 Expo successful. He also thanked all the affiliate members as they are the biggest supporters of OWCAM.
Greg Burgess presents an appreciation gift to Lisa Campbell.
3. Marketing, Media, Communications Ð Committee Chair, Frank Elsasser reported on the committeeÕs focus and how it has changed from 2 years ago working on the logo and brochures to increasing membership. The committee is looking for volunteers with ideas and energy.
4. Program Committee Ð Patrick Moore presented the committee goals and detailed the topics for the next four meetings - legal update, stress management, and many other various topics relating to training managers.
5. Legal & Legislation Ð Committee Chair, Greg Coxey reported on hiring Kelly Ross as a lobbyist. OWCAM provided support and participated in meetings. He also thanked Frank Elsasser for all his hard work with the Quail Hollow Briefing. Greg talked about the details on legislative changes.
V. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Nominated to run for election to the Board of Directors were the following members:
¯ Lisa Campbell
¯ David Hummel
¯ Steve Barber
Agreed
Upon motion made by Greg Burgess, seconded, and unanimously carried, the nominees were elected by acclamation. They will each serve two-year terms.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Steve made final comments on how OWCAM is a family business. Recently the board had a request for status change and that once the documents were defined all members would be noticed.
Agreed
Upon motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 1:05 P.M.