The following is a summary of the reports provided and actions taken at the September 10, 2008 New Hampshire Association of REALTORS® Executive Committee meeting.  Please feel free to contact Paul Griffin, EVP, with any comments.

Secretary’s Report – Paul Griffin

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• It was MOVED, SECONDED and VOTED to approve the agenda as received.
• It was MOVED, SECONDED and VOTED to approve the minutes of July 16, 2008, as received.

 

President’s Report – Jim Lyons

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• Jim gave an update on the President/President-Elect Roundtables that had been held. Two LISTSERVS have been created for these groups.
• Jim will be featured on WMUR’s “NH Business” with Fred Kocher next Sunday morning speaking about the government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

 

Executive Vice President’s Report – Paul Griffin

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Paul noted some upcoming dates, including the Board of Directors on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m.  Oct. 15 will be the Executive Committee meeting. NAR Convention will run from Nov. 5-10. There will be some attending the Inaugural this year to honor Bonnie.

 

President-Elect’s Report – Paul Sargeant

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• Paul reported that a Housing Task Force meeting is being scheduled.
• Awards and recognition will be given for REALTOR® of the Year, Honor Society, and Good Neighbor at the Convention.
• A brief review of the Leadership Summit in Chicago was given.
• The committee selection process was noted. The leadership team has been named for 2009. Rick Ruo will chair Communications; Roger Turcotte will chair Legal; Ann Cummings will chair Professional Development; and, Jeff Keeler will chair Public Policy.

 

Treasurer’s Report – Tom Riley

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• The August 2008 financial reports were reviewed, subject to audit.
• The August 2008 membership report was given.
• It was MOVED and SECONDED to approve the 2009 budget as recommended by Finance. It was MOVED, SECONDED and VOTED to amend the budget by reducing Leadership Conference by $4,000 to $5,000. It was MOVED, SECONDED and VOTED to go into Executive Session at 10:24 am. It was MOVED, SECONDED and VOTED to go out of Executive Session at 11:40 am. It was MOVED and SECONDED to amend the original motion to add $40,000 back into the budget under Public Policy Administration. It was MOVED, SECONDED and VOTED to amend the amendment to read $20,000 back into the budget under Public Policy Administration. Original MOTION to amend was PASSED as amended. The original MOTION to approve the 2009 budget as recommended and amended PASSED.
• Treasurer Riley reported the following actions taken at the September 8, 2008 Finance Committee meeting:
  • Treasurer Riley reported to the Finance Committee that at the Sept. 12, 2007 Executive Committee meeting, two motions were approved relative to employment practices and the Finance Committee. The motions were first reviewed by NHAR Legal counsel and found to be in conflict with NHAR contractual obligations; therefore, the motions were improper and null and void. He noted that this was to advise the Finance Committee that these events occurred and to make this statement part of the minutes of the Finance Committee.
  • The Finance Committee recommends that the Executive Committee and Board of Directors reconsider setting the Dues for the 2009 Budget at $180 per member.
  • The Finance Committee collectively agreed to report back to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors that the motion made at the Aug. 20, 2008 Board of Directors meeting relative to the disclosure of staff salaries was inappropriate and a hindrance to the effective management of the association.

 

Committee Reports – Jim Lyons

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Communications – Rick Ruo

• Rick reported on possible modifications to the Image Campaign.
• A website update was given; release expected in October.
• A review of the 75th Anniversary Celebration was given; well received.
• Meeting efficiency is being looked at; investigations are being made into online meetings.

Legal – Mary Beth Rudolph

• Mary Beth reported that they will be meeting at 1 p.m. Areas of focus include Standard Forms, a joint undertaking with Professional Development on Designated Agency, NAR Short Sale Workflow; mediation, Professional Standards Workshop, and a Grievance complaint.

Professional Development – Monika McGillicuddy

• Monika reported that their next meeting would be at Convention
• A meeting with the Local Boards was held at their last meeting in an attempt to partner and share ideas. GRI programs are scheduled for 2008 and will be set up for 2009.
• An update on the 2008 Convention was given.

Public Policy – Jeff Keeler

• Jeff reported that they are not in session at this time.
• To meet on the 30th of this month to look at legislation to promote better land use for next year.

 

Member Liaison Reports

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