OREGON WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS (OWCAM)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2005
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF OREGON WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS (OWCAM) HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2005, IN THE OFFICES Of MULTI SERVICES, 5200 SW MACADAM AV, STE 160, PORTLAND, OR 97201.
PRESENT: Ron Balash, President
David Hummel, Vice-President
Lisa Campbell, Secretary
Maddie Maruca, Treasurer
Steve Brodehl, Director
Rich Thompson, Executive Director
I. CALL TO ORDER
Ron Balash called the meeting to order at 7:44 A.M.
II. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Agreed: Upon motion made by Steve Brodehl, seconded by David Hummel, and unanimously carried the minutes of the June 28, 2005 Board of Directors Meeting were approved.
III. PURPOSE STATEMENTS OF COMMITTEES
Ron Balash describes the function of the Board liaisons. They are to help keep committees on track and to ensure that the committees are accomplishing what the Board needs them to do.
Expo Committee
The purpose is to plan and execute the annual educational and vendor symposium to promote networking opportunities with our affiliate members and increase memberships into the organization.
Legal & Legislation Committee
The purpose is to represent the concerns and interests of, and to provide regular communications to the OWCAM membership regarding state legislative activity. To be aware of and monitor any proposed legislation, to make the Board and general membership aware of details of such legislation, analyze the effect on our industry, and under the guidance of the Board participate in representing the support or lack of support on behalf of OWCAM
Education/Certification Committee
The purpose is to develop and implement an education and certification program for Homeowner Association (HOA) Community Managers on or before January 2007. This program as related to others already in existence would be state and region specific. It has a local presence and authority to deal with issues and educational opportunities in the local area.
Programs
The purpose is to develop speakers, topics and sponsors for member meetings that are relevant to achieve higher level of manager training and education. The primary resource for speaker selection is our affiliate members.
Marketing, Media & Communication/Membership Committee
The purpose is to introduce OWCAM’s purpose and membership options to all association management agencies and service providers.
Agreed: Upon motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried the Purpose Statements of the OWCAM Committees are approved as stated above.
IV. FINANCIAL REPORT
Agreed: Upon motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried OWCAM will purchase QuickBooks so financial records can easily transfer from Board to Board.
V. STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKDAY
1. Ron Balash presents the documents provided by Karen Conlon for the Board to read in preparation of the workday.
Agreed: Upon motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried OWCAM will have copies made and distributed to each board member.
2. A discussion ensues for OWCAM to join CACM
Agreed: Upon motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried Ron is to talk with Karen Conlon on OWCAM joining CACM.
3. Meeting Place
Agreed: Upon motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried Rich will make contact and confirm meeting place for the strategic workshop with the Board.
4. Contacting Previous Board Members
Agreed: Upon motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried the Board approved Karen Conlon to contact the previous Board members for input on the educational program for OWCAM.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
1. OWCAM Decal - Ron suggests decal. Steve will have committee work on decal.
VII. NEXT MEETING DATE
Agreed: Upon motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried the next regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 in the offices of Multi-Services at 7:30 A.M.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Agreed: Upon motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:07 A.M.
RESPECTFULLY Submitted By Lisa R. Campbell