Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes for July 15, 2006

Members present:

Danita Francis
Tracy Row
Catherine L. Blakley
Mary Ann Nelson
Laura Dishman
Ken McDowell
Lisa Sparks
Randy Dittmann
Chaney Haynes

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

Welcome: Danita welcomed the members and guests, and the meeting was called to order at 8:30 am.

Minutes: The minutes were presented.

  Motion: Approve minutes as presented
Made by: Tracy Row
Second by: Ken McDowell
Vote: Passed

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
  Motion: Hold the Owners/Managers Meeting at the Oklahoma History Center.
Made by: Tracy Row
Second by: Randy Dittmann
Discussion: None
Vote: Passed

—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.
  Motion: Approve report as presented
Made by: Tracy Row
Second by: Randy Dittmann
Discussion: None
Vote: Passed

Mary Ann received an application for membership from Surety Abstract and Title Inc. in Enid.
  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

Mary Ann purchased the Quick Books program to assist in the accounting of the association.
  Motion:Reimburse Mary Ann for purchase of Quick Books.
Made by: Catherine Blakley
Second by: Randy Dittmann
Discussion: None
Vote: Passed

General Counsel's Report: None

Executive Director's Report: None

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.

Old Business: None

New Business: None


Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Laura Dishman, OLTA Secretary