Board of Directors Meeting
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| Members present: |
Danita Francis |
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Members absent: |
Todd Humphrey |
| Staff present: |
None |
| Guests present: |
Sue Bailey Owen L. Harper Keegan Doke Dedra Doke Sheri L. Mueller Patrick Malone David C. Riley Sue Bailey Karen J. Burnette Dale Nicklas Linda Ruth T.W. Clowdus Mark A. Bilbrey Gary Goetzinger John Row Kimes Branning Kathy Barnicoat Barry Schmulbach Donna Schmulbach Stan Jones Beverly Jones Sue Ann Loggains |
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Welcome: Danita welcomed the members and guests, and the meeting was called to order at 8:30 am. |
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Motion: Approve minutes as presented Made by: Tracy Row Second by: Ken McDowell Vote: Passed |
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Past President's Report: —Public Relations Committee is working with the Research Committee on ideas for hiring a public relations person/firm to handle the association's press. Vice President's Report: —The locations for the September 19th and 21st Regional Meetings are incorrect in the Meeting Agenda and on the website. Jan and Kay have been notified. September 19th will be in Enid, and September 21st will be in Durant. —Basic Title Insurance School to be held on Sept 12th at OSU/OKC for 7 hours CE credit. —A tentative date in September was picked for the Legislative Training to be held on Cedar Rock Inn in Tulsa. The Board Meeting will start a 1:00 pm, with the training from 2:00pm-5:00pm. —Catherine asked for the Board's input on moving the 2007 Owners/Managers Meeting to the Oklahoma History Center on February 19th |
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Motion: Hold the Owners/Managers Meeting at the Oklahoma History Center. Made by: Tracy Row Second by: Randy Dittmann Discussion: None Vote: Passed |
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—Catherine will be contacting the Legislative Committee/Okie TiPAC committee about hosting legislative receptions following the September legislative training and the 2007 Owners/Managers meeting. —The 2007 Summer Meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 6-7 at Quartz Mountain Resort. —Randy & Catherine met with Katie Johnson at the Oklahoma Insurance Dept. to discuss issues relating to our continuing education submissions. —Catherine has completed the member e-mail list of the association and will be sending out confirmations. —Fall CE School is now in planning stage. —Danita and Catherine will begin member visits on July 21. Treasurer's Report: The Treasurer's report was presented. |
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Motion: Approve report as presented Made by: Tracy Row Second by: Randy Dittmann Discussion: None Vote: Passed |
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Mary Ann received an application for membership from Surety Abstract and Title Inc. in Enid. |
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Motion: To approve membership for Surety Abstract and Title Inc., Enid Made by: Tracy Row Second by: Ken McDowell Discussion: The approval is subject to qualification according to the by-laws. Vote: Pending |
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| Mary Ann purchased the Quick Books program to assist in the accounting of the association. | |
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Motion:Reimburse Mary Ann for purchase of Quick Books. Made by: Catherine Blakley Second by: Randy Dittmann Discussion: None Vote: Passed |
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General Counsel's Report: None Executive Director's Report: None |
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Committee Reports: → Education — see Vice-President's report above → Public Relations/Membership — Donna Schmulbach is working on the 100 yr History Book. Donna's sub-committee will assist with getting information from companies. Danita and Catherine will also be picking up the bio's for the book when doing member visits. — Committee is working on ideas for hiring a public relations person/firm or utilizing a broadcast journalism department from some of the local universities. Committee is also working on ideas for a media campaign for the centennial celebration. → Legislative —A fundraiser for Jari Askins will be held in Oklahoma City in the next couple of weeks. Committee will meet in August. → Research — None President's Report: —Danita listed the upcoming state conventions with Kansas being held in August and Missouri held in September. —Jeff McMahan golf tournament in Tulsa on Monday at Whitehawk Golf Club. —The convention is scheduled for April 12-14 at the Sheridan in OKC. —The next meeting is scheduled for August 17th at American Land and Aircraft at 1:30 p.m. |
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Old Business: None New Business: None Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Laura Dishman, OLTA Secretary |
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