The following is a summary of the reports provided and actions taken at the December 17, 2008 New Hampshire Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors meeting.  Please feel free to contact Paul Griffin, EVP, with any comments. 

President’s Report – Jim Lyons

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• Jim asked Mary Beth Rudolph to address the changes to the standard forms. A packet was distributed for review.
• Mary Beth gave a background on the agency law and the Real Estate Commission, noting that a Q&A has been prepared relative to Designated Agency. A handout of the Q&A, Designated Agency (What It Does) and the Safe Harbor Proposal were distributed.
• The standard forms were reviewed and recommendations made for ratification by the full committee via email.
• Discussion was held regarding lead paint disclosure. A list of compliance issues was distributed. A “Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards for Housing Sales” form was distributed.
• There was no motion to ratify Executive Committee actions of July 16, 2008 per minutes, as mailed/distributed.

 

Executive Vice President’s Report – P. Griffin

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Paul presented the President’s gift to Jim Lyons in appreciation of his year as President in 2008. Paul than reviewed the various programs and activities that were “firsts” throughout the year.

 

President-Elect Report – Paul Sargeant

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• Paul gave a very brief report. He thanked Jim for including him throughout the year. Paul has participated in many of the installations at the Local Boards for 2009. The NHAR Leadership Conference was completed the first week of December; very well attended. The NERC Leadership Conference was held last week. Paul then presented Mary Beth Rudolph with a framed copy of the REALTOR of the Year from the NAR convention.
• Paul then called on Dave Liberatore to present a recommendation relative to the NHAR Housing Task Force (information distributed).

 

Treasurer’s Report – T. Riley

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• Tom reviewed the November, 2008 NHAR Financial Statements, subject to audit.
• The November Membership Report was reviewed.

 

Member Liaison Reports – Paul Sargeant

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Local Board Presidents or President-Elects were asked to report for their Boards, if available.

• Maureen DeKoning was not present to report on the Contoocook Valley, Greater Claremont, and Monadnock Region Boards.
• Alan DeStefano was not present to report on the Greater Manchester/Nashua, Lakes Region, NH CIBOR, and Upper Valley Boards.
• Barbara Dumont reported on the Concord, North Country, and Sunapee Region Boards.
• Ann Kelley was not present to report on the Granite State South, Seacoast, Strafford County, and White Mountain Boards.

 

Committee Reports – Jim Lyons

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Communications – Rick Ruo
Dave Cummings gave a committee update and noted a request for up to $3,000 to fund web meetings as a test platform for next year. The new web site will be going live January 5. The Speakers Bureau has prepared a presentation that is continuing for 2009.

Legal – Mary Beth Rudolph
Mary Beth’s report was covered earlier in the meeting. She also reminded everyone of the Professional Standards Workshop in February. Mary Beth also noted the Ombudsman Proposal was distributed and would be voted on via email.

Professional Development – Monika McGillicuddy
Monika was not present to report at this time. Jan noted that the educational programs have been light in numbers but well received; they will focus on marketing in 2009. Annual convention for next year, September 20-23, will be held in Bartlett at the Grand Summit.

Public Policy – Jeff Keeler
Jeff was not present to report at this time. Jim Lyons noted that due to the weather situation (declared weather emergency) there was a very light turn out at the Public Policy Retreat. For the attendees it was a great opportunity to interact.

 

Institutes, Societies, Councils, Division Reports

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RLI – Phil Serowik
Phil was not present to report at this time.

Women’s Council – June Branscom
June gave an update on the various chapters.

 

Adjournment – Jim Lyons

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Jim gave a special thank you to the Directors, Executive Committee and Bill Cormier for all their assistance throughout the year, as well as the staff. Jim then passed the gavel to Paul Sargeant.  The meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.