Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes for December 21, 2006
Members present:

Danita Francis
Tracy Row
Catherine L. Blakley
Mary Ann Nelson
Ken McDowell
Randy Dittmann
Chaney Haynes
Members absent:

 Laura Dishman
Lisa Sparks
Todd Humphrey
Staff present: Jerry Hemry
Jan Loftis
Guests present: Owen L. Harper
Tim Arbaugh
John Row
G. Barry Schmulbach
Glenda Mittasch
Mark Bilbrey

Welcome: Danita welcomed the members and guests, and the meeting was called to order at 1:40 pm.

Tim Arbaugh made a presentation to the Board and requested their input regarding plans for the Abstractor Division of the State Auditor and Inspector's office over the next 4 years.

Minutes: The minutes were presented.
  Motion: Approve minutes as presented.
Made and seconded. Discussion: None
Vote: Passed

Past President's Report:
—The Past Presidents are requesting that the Education Committee review the condition of the CE tapes to ensure that they are in good condition. In addition, they would like to recommend that the videotapes be converted to CD.

—The Past Presidents recommend that a Staff Relations Committee be developed. The committee's responsibilities will include the development of job descriptions and employment contracts; annual review of employee and staff duties, performance and compensation; and interviews of new employees and staff.
  Motion: Direct the President to appoint a Staff Relations Committee
Made and seconded. Discussion: None
Vote: Passed
Danita appointed a Staff Relations Committee which will consist of the President, Past President, Vice President, General Counsel and Chair of the Legislative Committee. The chairperson of the committee will be the President.

Vice President's Report: RightNow Business Development Systems, a management consulting firm, will be making presentations at both the Owners/Managers Meeting and the 2007 Annual Convention.

Treasurer's Report: The Treasurer's report was presented.
  Motion: Approve report as presented
Made and seconded.
Discussion: None
Vote: Passed
General Counsel's Report: Tim Arbaugh has visited with Jerry regarding plans for the Abstractor Division of the State Auditor and Inspector's office

Executive Director's Report:
— The TitleGram will be distributed the end of this month or the first part of January.
— Jan Loftis presented her letter of resignation to the Board.
Committee Reports:

→ Education:
— Registration for the Basic Abstractor's School has gone out.
— We will have 1 hour of ethics CE on Friday morning at the April convention and 4 hours of CE on Friday afternoon.

→ Public Relations/Membership: The History Book pre-order form has gone out to members and orders are being received. Some information has been provided to the typesetter.

→ Legislative
— Mark discussed the proposed Senate leadership and committee structure for the upcoming legislative session.
— The Inaugural Ball will be held January 8 in Oklahoma City.
— The Speaker's Ball will be held on February 3 in Oklahoma City.

→ Research — No report.

President's Report:
— See Old Business
Old Business:
— Rich Carlston has reported that the meeting with the Insurance Department concerning mortgage impairment issues has been rescheduled to the first part of 2007.

New Business: Mark asked the Board for their input on changing the layout of the Past President tables at the convention banquet.

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Laura Dishman, OLTA Secretary