Draft Minutes

1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Sam Hudman at 4:58 p.m.

2. Attendance: Quorum was present

NAHRO Candidate Presentations:

After a short presentation and questions and answers, Bender moved, Carty-Daniel seconded a motion to endorse the candidacy and election of Senior Vice President Popoola to NAHRO President. Motion passed.

After a short presentation and questions and answers Paumen moved, Carty-Daniel seconded the motion to endorse the candidacy and election of Betsey Martens to NAHRO Senior Vice President. Motion passed.

3. Minutes: Bender moved to accept the October, 2009 San Antonio, TX Board Minutes. Clarke seconded motion. Motion passed. (Posted on Web site www.marcnahro.org.)

4. Financial Reports:

Treasurer’s Report: Kelly reported that MARC-NAHRO continues to operate on a sound financial basis. Bender moved to accept the Financial Report as distributed subject to audit. Robinson seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Investment Report:

Bender presented the investment report with PNC Investments. With recent market gyrations, balances have moved in and out of positive territory. Since there is no need to use the funds at this time, and at the suggestion of the PNC advisor, there is no plan to for investment changes at this time. Bender moved to accept the investment report. Murphy seconded. Motion passed.

5. President’s Report: Hudman:

· BOG Summer Conference Ad hoc 5/3 Recommend to BOG Rotate summer conferences from Region to Region

· MARC Annual Conference session with Saul Ramirez “Strengthen Relations among Chapters, Region and National NAHRO”

· Legislative Contacts: complete in PA, DE, MD. Others due by end of April

· Awards Committee with Member Service VP, David Brown as Chair. Other members are Matt Heckles, Jean Ditzler, Tedi Osias, Nathan Bovelle

· Name change for Awards With a resolution made by Purnell, seconded by Bender, Agencies to be recognized for excellence will receive a Regional Certificate noting “Outstanding Achievement.”

· MARC-NAHRO expresses its gratitude for financial support of international travel and study. A Resolution was adopted to recognize a donation by Tara Clifford and Delaware Foundation. Recipients are Jane Vincent ($1500) and Elizabeth Glenn ($350), members of the NAHRO June 2009 delegation to China. Resolution moved by Bender, seconded by Bibb and passed unanimously.

6. Senior Vice President’s Report: Purnell * Martin and Marcum presented detailed outline with handouts of Program for May, 2009 Annual MARC- MAHRA-NAHRO Conference in Ocean City. They requested Board sponsorship of silent auction at the conference. * 2010 Annual Conference to be held in Wilmington, DE. Heckles gave an overview in preparation for 2010 conference.

7. Standing & Other Committee Reports:

Housing: Kelly reported on

* Operating fund, voucher portability, utility calculations, tax credits * See BOG Minutes for action on highlighted issues

Community Revitalization &Development: French reported on

* Neighborhood stabilization, tax increment funding * Working with US Conference of Mayors for endorsement of major issues * See BOG Minutes for action on highlighted issues

Professional Development: Marquez reported on

* Training and certifications, evaluation of courses, selection of faculty, marketing * Regarding Regional relations: Regional centers and shared programs

Commissioners: Murphy reported on

* Marketing and handbook for Commissioners ($25) * “Commissioner Corner” in Journal of Housing * Lenel Jackson elected MARC Vice-Chair Commissioners

Member Services: Brown reported on

* NAHRO Intern program contact Pat Anouldo * Flags for “Parade of Flags” donated by Nan McKay * Need to reverse the decline in award application * Need to strengthen marketing with agencies and associates

• **International*: Bibb reported on * IC Breakfast Program planned on “Lessons Learned” * “Do’s & Don’t” for cross-cultural conversations * Housing crisis hits neighborhoods globally * Study Tours: Israel in May, China in June

NAHRO 75^th Anniversary Report

* Plans continue on schedule * Parade of Flags: Carried by a Chapter President or designee * Each region will provide basket with items from the states for scholarship auction * Pictures of each state sent to NAHRO

Housing America: Bender:

* Silent auction on Posters * Thanked MARC for $500 contribution toward poster contest * Contest this year April-August * Housing America Week is in October

Nominating Committee: Bender for Vincent

After careful consideration, the Nominating Committee presents the following slate of candidates for consideration by the MARC NAHRO associates at its Annual Meeting to be held May 22, 2009 in Ocean City, MD.

President 2009-11 Frederick S. Purnell, Executive Director

Wilmington Housing Authority, Wilmington, DE

Senior Vice-President 2009-11 Leroy R. Robinson Jr., Harrisburg Housing Authority, Harrisburg, PA

Secretary 2009-11 Andrew P. French, Executive Director,

Redevelopment Authority of the County of Fayette Uniontown, PA
Treasurer 2009-11 Milton R. Pratt, Jr., Senior Vice President Michaels Development Company, Marlton, NJ

Members at Large 2009-12

Richard P. Drnevich, Consultant, Drnevich & Associates, Pittsburgh, PA
Neil Gaffney, Principal, Shea Development Group, LLC, Columbia, MD
Eugene Rudder, Wilmington Housing Authority, Wilmington, DE

Nathan Bovelle, DC Housing Authority Rock Creek Region, Washington, DC

Gary Centinauro, Executive Director, Beverly and Florence Housing Authorities, Beverly, NJ

8. **RSO: Cobb

* Legislative Breakfast Program with NERC may shift venue and program * Possible Locations—From National Press Club to Reserve Officer Building or Senate Cafeteria8. Old Business: None.

9. New Business:

10. Adjournment: Murphy moved to adjourn. Robinson seconded. Passed with adjournment at 6:40 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted

Andrew French, Secretary

(Prepared by Peggy Cobb, RSO Ethicsworks)