MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OREGON WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2004, IN THE OFFICE OF MULTI SERVICES INC. PORTLAND, OREGON AT 8:00 A.M.

PRESENT:                                     Ron Balash, President

                                              Steve Brodehl, Vice President

                                              Cheryl Brendle, Secretary

                                              Marshall Fant, Director

                                              Rich Thompson, Executive Director

ABSENT:                                George Carter, Treasurer

I. CALL TO ORDER   Ron Balash called the meeting to order at 8:15 A.M.

II. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES  Marshall Fant moved approval of the September minutes with correction of one spelling error noted. Steve Brodehl seconded the motion and the motion carried.

III.  CHANGE OF REGISTERED AGENT   It was decided that Ron Balash will become the registered agent for OWCAM.

IV.  INCOME TAX FILING  Income Tax Filing - was it done?

V.   EXPO 2005 UPDATE   The logo for this year’s Expo is similar to that of Survivor. A company has been hired to decorate for the event. There is room for 50 exhibitors and 10 spots are sold thus far. Event sponsors and segment sponsorships have also been sold. The prices have been raised since last year. There are additional discounts for early payment.

VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.       LEGAL & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE   Committee Chair Dom Colletta is setting up a meeting to study allocation of insurance deductibles. A policy resolution is to be developed that will give the Board a default policy. OWCAM is sponsoring this meeting. There may be supporting legislation on this matter.

B.    EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION   It is suggested that perhaps someone should be hired to assist this committee. CACM had professional staff from its inception.

C.   PROGRAMS    Upcoming program topics include Maintenance Plans and Reserve Studies.

D.   MARKETING & MEDIA   No report.
E.   COMMITTEE GOALS   Each committee will be asked to outline its goals and submit them to the Board.
 

VII. THE “W” IN OWCAM   What does the "W" stand for? Are we trying to support management companies that are based in Washington and work in Oregon? Should a Washington Committee be established? The Washington State based members will be asked this question.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT  Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 A.M.

PREPARED BY: Cheryl A Brendle, Secretary