2008 MARC-NAHRO EXECUTIVE BOARD Meeting

MARC-NAHRO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
JW Marriott, Washington, DC
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 4:45-5:45 p.m., Treasury Room


1. The meeting was called to order by President Sam Hudman at 4:48 p.m.  Agenda accepted on a motion by Bender, seconded by Murphy.

2. Roll Call  A quorum was present.   Guests:  Kay Nest, Pam Ray

Appointments to Vacancies: Member at-Large, 2006-09:  Martha Banda, Eugene Rutter, John Mahon (P) 2007-10:  Dorothy Carty-Daniel (P), John Clarke (P), Tedi Osias (P)

Motion by Bender/Riccio to approve the appointments by President Hudman.  Passed  unanimously.

3. Approval of the Minutes:

Motion by Bender/Kelly to approve the Chicago July, 2007 regular Board Meeting Minutes.  Motion passed.          

Motion by Riccio/Kelly to approve the San Diego October, 2007 regular Board Meeting Minutes.  Motion passed.

4. Financial Report:

  • Treasurer Report presented. The finances were found to be in order.
  • Budget 2007-08.  Approved on a Bender/Brown motion.
  • Investment Committee Report presented by Bender was accepted.  The Committee will continue to monitor investments but stay the course now.

5. President's Report: Hudman

  • a. 2008 Conference and Training Reports: (Info and Register Online at www.marcnahro.org )Absecon, May 4-6 (Conference trainings May 3-4).  Riccio reported 100 Registrations.  Regular Registration rates extended.  Called for strong Chapter support to avoid further event cancellations.
  • Pittsburgh, LISC/Fannie Mae Housing Forum: Asset Management & Development: As discussed by MARC Leadership at the January, 2008 NAHRO Savannah Retreat, a Training is scheduled for May 13-14, 2008 at the Pittsburgh Hilton (Registration $99, single room $129)
  • MARC- NERC NAHRO Legislative Breakfast Program (NJ Congressman Albio Sires and Senator Barney Frank’s staff spoke.  50 attended from MARC).
  • 2009 Annual Conference with co-sponsor MAHRA the week preceding Memorial Day in Ocean City, MD (tentative).
  • 2010 Conference to be co-sponsored with DE NAHRO in Wilmington, DE (tentative).
  • RSO Agreement 2007-08 signed.  Noted: The title Executive Director is used for the NAHRO Regional Service Officer functions.

6. Senior Vice President’s Report: Purnell: Accepted MARC Presidential appointment as Chair of the MARC Task Force on Legislative Affairs. John Clarke will serve with Purnell to coordinate Regional, Chapter and Local efforts in conjunction with NAHRO’s Legislative Advocacy. 

7. RSO Report: Cobb

  • Website and branding refinements continue with Members, Conferences & Vendors.
  • MARC e-News:  Please continue to send items

8. Standing & Other Committee Reports: (see www.nahro.org for details)

  • Housing: Kelly reported on likely redefinition of the structures that guide HUD and Housing Authority relations.  Further Section 8 developments are expected.
  • Committee Revitalization & Development: French reported that NAHRO is positioning itself to work closely with incoming administration and its transition team.  NAHRO remains active on legislation before Congress:  Tax Credit Reform, Foreclosure, Federal Home Loan Bank Tax Privileged Bonds and CDBG changes.  Funding:  Continuing authorization legislation likely into 2009.
  • Professional Development: Clarke for Marquez reported that training is being pushed, decentralized to centers in many states.
  • Commissioners: Murphy reported that Commissioner Handbook near completion.  New credentialing and continuing education units are in the works.  Fundamentals and Ethics will continue as Commissioner Certifications requirements.
  • Member Services: Brown noted that MARC remains interested in a co-sponsored summer conference with NAHRO.  No action expected until after Nashville, 2008 or Portland, 2009.  22 applications for NAHRO Awards of Merit/Excellence.  The strongest of these will be recognized by MARC at the General Membership Meeting in Absecon.
  • International: Bibb and Vincent reported Israeli delegation exchange went well with NAHRO hosting while in DC.  Plans for delegations and information exchanges with China and INTA continue.  Future prospects include Cuba, Mexico and South Africa.
  • NAHRO 75th Anniversary Report: Several events are being planned for National events in the MARC Region.
  • Nominating Committee:  Purnell announced the slate for Members at-Large Class 2008-11 to come before the Membership Meeting at the Marriott Seaview in Absecon on May 6. According to the Bylaws, if there are no further nominations, the Nominating Committee serves at the Election Committee and announces the slate elected.  Nominated were Patrick Maier (MD), Regina Stone-Mitchell (MD), John Afoun (NY), Louis Riccio (NJ), and William Snyder (NJ)
  • Housing America:  Bender requested the active support of the Chapters and designated Chairs.

9.  Old Business:  Strengthening Chapters / Associations.  Hudman acknowledged the active support of PAHRA President Jerry Mullarkey and NYSARO President David Aldrich.  Hudman also noted that the Central Chapter President LeRoy Robinson may be able to offer program to the Delaware Valley Chapter (PA).

10. New Business: Hudman requested a Board Resolution recognizing Board Members for their years of dedicated service to MARC-NAHRO and those it serves. 

On a Bender/Murphy motion, the Board voted unanimously in support of the Resolution to honor Sandra Crewe (MD), Pat Lucia (NY), Wayne Boyle (MD) and Past Treasurer, Douglas Dzema (NJ).

11. Announcements: 2008 Chapter and Association Conferences and Trainings:

  • Annual Conference, Absecon, NJ May 3-6.  Advocacy.  Commissioner Certification:  Leadership.  Conference Sessions. Charity Golf.
  • LISC, NEF, Fannie Mae Affordable Housing Forum (Asset Management) May 13-14 Pittsburgh Hilton.

12.  Adjournment: On a Bender/Murphy motion the meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Andrew French, Secretary

(Prepared by Peggy Cobb, RSO Ethicsworks)

 

AGENDA

MARC-NAHRO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

JW Marriott, Washington, DC

Tuesday, April 1, 2008, 4:45-5:45 p.m. Treasury Room

1. Call to Order and Acceptance of Agenda

2. Roll Call: Excused Absences. Introductions.  Member announcements.  Appointments.

3. Approval of Minutes: Chicago, July 20, 2007, San Diego, October 28, 2007 (www.marcnahro.org)

4. Treasurer’s Report: Kelly

a. Budget 2007-08: Hudman

b. Investment Committee Report: Bender

5. President's Report: Hudman

a. 2008 Conference and Training Reports:

  • Absecon, May 4-6, (pre-Conference trainings May 3-4.  Pittsburgh May 13-14: Riccio
  • Pittsburgh, LISC/Fannie Mae Housing Forum: Asset Management & Development: Purnell
  • MARC- NERC NAHRO Legislative Breakfast Program
  • 2009 Annual Conference Date, City, and Hotel

b. RSO Agreement 2007-08

6. Senior Vice President’s Report: Purnell          

7. Standing Committees & Other Reports: 

a. Housing: Kelly

b. Committee Revitalization & Development: French

c. Professional Development: Marquez

d. Commissioners: Murphy

e. Member Services: Brown

f. International: Bibb

g. NAHRO 75th Anniversary Report

h.  Nominating Committee: Purnell

i. Awards of Merit/ Excellence: Brown

j. Housing America: Bender

k. RSO Report: Cobb: Web site. MARC e-News

8. Old Business:

9. New Business:

  • Future Chapter and Association Conferences and Trainings
  • Strengthening Chapters / Associations   

10.  Adjournment