OREGON WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS (OWCAM)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 2006

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF OREGON WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS (OWCAM) HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2006, IN THE OFFICES Of COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT INC, 2105 SE 9TH, PORTLAND OR.

PRESENT:
Steve Brodehl, President
David Hummel, Vice President
Lisa Campbell, Secretary
Jim Main, Treasurer

ABSENT:
Steve Barber, Director
Ron Balash, Past President Advisor
Rich Thompson, Executive Director

I. CALL TO ORDER
Steve Brodehl called the meeting to order at 8:40 A.M.

II. FINANCIAL REPORT
Jim Main reports that OWCAM is in the process of switching banks to NW Bank and signing bank cards. Jim is working with George Carter to transfer accounting records and software.
A discussion ensued regarding timesheets submitted for administrative work for the Educational Committee.
Agreed: Jim Main will approve timesheets.

III. BOARD MEETINGS
Steve Brodehl reports that moving forward the board meetings will not exceed one hour. A discussion ensued regarding the frequency of meetings.
Agreed: Upon motion made by David Hummel, seconded by Lisa Campbell, and unanimously carried, the Board will meet every other month through 2006. The Board will call other meetings as needed.
The next meeting date is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7th in the offices of NW Community Management at 8:30 AM.
The next member meeting is scheduled for October 10 at 8:00 AM. Prizes are put together by Rich Thompson. Jim Main reports that the agenda is Maintenance plans/reserve study. A panel of professionals will be presenting information and answering questions.

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Education & Certification - David Hummel
Cheryl Brendle is chairperson. David and Jim report on the details of writing the BAM curriculum. A draft for the board to review is expected to be ready towards the end of year. The board discussed their work that will start after the first of the year on the logistics and details that will need to happen to launch the educational program.2. Programs – Jim Main
Jim Main reports on the following member meeting topics:
December 2006 - Generational Differences.
February 2007 - Vendor and Manager Relationships
April 2007 -Vendor panel on Industry Trends
June 2007- Annual
August 2007 - Conflict Resolutions
Leanne Sasser is the Chairperson.
3. Legal & Legislation - Steve Brodehl
The Committee will be meeting in the next few weeks and review all past issues.
4. Expo - Lisa Campbell
A discussion ensued on the proposed Mardi Gras theme.
Agreed: The committee is to revisit the theme for the Expo.
5. Membership, Marketing, Media, and Communications - Steve Barber
Frank Elsasser is chairperson.

V. ADJOURNMENT
Agreed: Upon motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 A.M.