2007 MARC-NAHRO EXECUTIVE BOARD Meeting

MARC-NAHRO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Clarion Hotel and Resort, Ocean City, MD
Crystal Ballroom, Friday May 25, 2007

1. The meeting was called to order by President Larry Loyd at 8:27 a.m. Agenda accepted on a motion by Robinson, seconded by Siegel.

2. Roll Call: Quorum Present

3. Minutes, March 20, 2007 Washington, DC JW Marriott were approved on a Gaffney/Drnevich motion. (Posted on Web site www.marcnahro.org )

4. Financial Report:
Treasurer Report: Purnell stated that the financial health of the organization is strong. Bender reported that the investments continue to show a net gain over time. He gave the Board a copy of the PNC summary statement for the period ending April 30, 2007. Purnell moved to have the board receive the financial report as distributed, subject to audit. Robinson seconded the motion. Motion passed.

5. President's Report: Loyd

  • Noted that the 2007 Annual Conference and Trainings had a record attendance of over 300. He commended the Conference Co-chairs, Martin and Boyle and their planning committee for their diligence and competence in producing a most successful conference.
  • Noted that the MARC-NJ-NAHRO 2008 co-sponsor agreement has been signed. He encouraged all to attend the May 4-7, 2008 at the Marriott Seaview in Absecon, NJ.

6. Senior Vice President’s Report: Hudman

  • Hudman announced that Larry Loyd was a candidate for NAHRO’s Senior Vice President. Drnevich moved Regional endorsement of Loyd’s candidacy. Siegel seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously and enthusiastically.
  • MARC Executive Director, Larry Cobb, noted that a vendor partnership program would strengthen working relationships between agencies and suppliers. He asked for authorization to draft a working document that included vendors and a dues and a fee schedule for the Board’s action at its next meeting in Chicago. Drnevich moved to authorize the Regional Service Office to prepare such a preliminary document. Seconded by French. Motion passed.

7. Standing & Other Committee Reports:

  • Standing Committees: Housing, CR&D, PD, Commissioners, Member Services, and International. Kelly and Gaffney moved to defer the six standing committee reports until the July Board meeting in Chicago.
  • NAHRO 75th Anniversary Committee: Clifford and Heckles reported that the Committee welcomes suggestions for the celebrations that begin at the 2008 Annual NAHRO Conference in San Antonio, TX. Clifford encouraged MARC to make a mark on the celebration plans by sending ideas to her or Larry Loyd.
  • Election Committee slate: The Board recommends the slate for approval at the General Membership meeting. Special thanks to the Committee for its work.
  • Bylaws: The Board recommends the approval of the proposed Bylaw amendments with a word of appreciation to NAHRO Member Service staff member, Mary Pike, and to the Bylaws committee chaired by Bender. The Amendments will now be presented to the NAHRO Board of Governors for its action/ approval.

8. Old Business: None

9. New Business:
MAHRA Bylaw revisions: Gaffney moved the approval and endorsement of the proposed revisions to the MAHRA Bylaws. Murphy seconded the motion. Motion passed. The Bylaw revisions will be submitted to the NAHRO Board of Governors for its action/approval.

[Actual language from the MAHRA Meeting will be included here for posting on the Web site, and for the next Board Meeting]

10. Chapter and Association Conferences and Trainings:
2008 MARC- NJ-NAHRO Annual Conference May 4-7, 2008 at the Marriott Seaview in Absecon, NJ. Riccio, chair of the conference planning committee distributed a preliminary schedule with conference events and session overview.

12. Adjournment: Kelly moved to adjourn. Seconded by Drnevich. Motion passed at 8:50 a.m.


Respectfully Submitted

Andrew French, Secretary
(Prepared by Peggy Cobb, RSO Ethicsworks)

Note: The MARC-NAHRO Awards of Merit and Excellence were announced with certificates presented to 27 Agencies for their winning submissions. Each was recommended to NAHRO for recognition there as well. Additional awards and recognitions were presented to Lorraine Sheehan, Tara Clifford (retirement) and Martin (outstanding conference).