Board of Directors Meeting
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| Members present: |
Mary Ann Nelson |
| Staff present: |
Jerry Hemry Trudy Pope |
| Guests present: |
Owen Harper Barry Schmulbach |
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Welcome: Mary Ann welcomed the members and guests. The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m. |
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| Minutes: The minutes were presented. | |
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Motion: Approve minutes as presented. The motion was made and seconded. Discussion: None Vote: Passed |
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Past President's Report: Catherine reported that the Long Range Planning Committee will meet after the June Board Meeting. Topics of discussion will be County Clerk legislation issues and closing title company legislation. |
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President Elect's Report: — Chaney reported the OLTA Summer Meeting is going as planned and dates are July 31st thru August 2nd, Tanglewood Resort, Pottsboro, TX. — Attended PREP Meeting April 10th. Discussing on Open records, Privacy Issues and Public Internet Access. |
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Vice President's Report: The Membership Committee will meet within the next 2 to 3 weeks to begin on the membership directory. John is in the process of scheduling the regional meetings. Dates suggested are September 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th and 18th. The dates were approved. |
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Treasurer's Report: The Treasurer's report for the last two months was presented. |
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Motion: Approve report as presented. The motion was made and seconded. Discussion: Most of the expense relating to convention costs. Vote: Passed |
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General Counsel's Report: No report. |
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Executive Secretary's Report: Arkansas Land Title Association called and liked our online information. The summer TitleGram is currently being created to be distributed in June. |
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Committee Reports: → Education — Education Committee will be meeting May 22nd at 1:00 p.m. at American Guaranty. → Public Relations — A Public Relations Committee meeting will be held on June 19th, at 10:30 at Stewart Title, 701 S. Broadway, OKC. → Budget — — The Budget Committee met today to establish a budget for the upcoming year 2008-2009. The Board will vote on the proposed budget at the June board meeting. → Legislative — Chaney discussed the status of several bills we have been tracking this session. — There will be a fund raiser for Jari Askins on June 18th from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the home of Clayton Taylor. Invitations will be sent out soon. → Uniformity Committee — Mary Ann has attended the last two OAB Meetings. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24th at 10:00 a.m. — The committee will soon begin working with the OAB on their permanent rules. |
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Presidents Report: — Discussed press releases which went out for all Board Members. — Board Manuals were prepared and handed out which included appointed committees. — Working with each committee to schedule meetings and determine goals for the upcoming year. — Working on Summer and Regional Meetings as well as planning for next years convention. — Discussed unpaid membership dues. Laura and Mary Ann will call members and send out final notices. — Mary Ann attended the New Mexico Convention. — Had review and orientation with the new board Members. — Discussed creating a Master Mutual Indemnity Agreement between all companies. This was assigned to Uniformity Committee. |
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Old Business: None |
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New Business: None The next meeting is scheduled for 1:30 pm on June 19th at Stewart Title, 701 N. Broadway, OKC Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 3:15 pm. Respectfully submitted, Carol Di Rienzo, Acting Secretary |
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UPCOMING EVENTS July 31 Aug. 2, 2008 OLTA Summer Meeting Tanglewood Resort 290 Tanglewood Cir Pottsboro, TX Octobr 10-18, 2008 ALTA Annual Convention Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort & Spa Kauai, HI |
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