Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes for October 17, 2006

Members present:

Danita Francis
Catherine L. Blakley
Mary Ann Nelson
Laura Dishman
Ken McDowell
Lisa Sparks
Chaney Haynes
Todd Humphrey

Members absent:

Tracy Row
Randy Dittman

Staff present: Jerry Hemry
Clayton Taylor

Guests present: Mark Bilbrey

Welcome: Danita welcomed the members and guests, and the meeting was called to order at 1:30 pm.

Minutes: The minutes were presented.

  Motion: Approve minutes as presented
Made by: Ken McDowell
Second by: Mary Ann Nelson
Discussion: None
Vote: Passed

Past President's Report: None

Vice President's Report: None

Treasurer's Report: The Treasurer's report was presented.
  Motion: Approve report as presented
Made by: Ken McDowell
Second by: Chaney Haynes
Discussion: None
Vote: Passed

  — Marietta Abstract Company has made application for membership.
Motion: Approve application for membership for Marietta Abstract Company
Made by: Chaney Haynes
Second by: Ken McDowell
Discussion: None
Vote: Passed

General Counsel's Report:
—Jerry discussed the Radian Group/Arvest mortgage imairment issue.
—Jerry received a subpoena in regard to the Inhofe vs. Kirkpatrick case requesting information from OLTA.

Executive Director's Report: None

Committee Reports:

→ Education
The October 18th CE in Tulsa went well.
—Herschel Beard, chair of the Basic Abstractor's School plans to schedule a sub-committee meeting next week.
— The 2007 Convention CE Committee, chaired by Kraettli Epperson, met on Monday and have some great ideas for 7 hours of CE.

Public Relations/Membership
— Lisa discussed the cost of printing the history books.

Legislative
—Clayton informed the board that the interim hearing requested by Rep. Kris Steele will not be heard at this time.
—Clayton also discussed issues we're facing regarding the banking industry and realtors association.
—Mark discussed the mortgage imairment issue.

Research — None

President's Report:
— Danita discussed the issues regarding amending the By-laws.
— The meeting between ALTA and our State Insurance Department to discuss the mortgage impairment issue has been rescheduled. Danita will advise the board when she learns of more information including a new date for the meeting.

Old Business: None

New Business: A subcommittee will meet next week to discuss the terms of Jan's contract and will report back to the board.

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 3:43 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Laura Dishman, OLTA Secretary