--IRWA NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER 16
CHAPTER MEETING MINUTES
December 7, 2007
Makris Restaurant, Concord, NH
Attendees: Gordon Gibson, Betsy Kelly, Rick Pino, Chip Johnson, Irene Shannon,
Michael McParland, Scott Lachance, Norman Twaddel, Don LaBelle, Linda Smith,
Michael Kimball, Betsy Bosiak, Dean Benton and B.G. King.
President, Rick Pino convened the meeting at 9:15am.
International Business
Rick Pino mentioned that a power point presentation had been given at the Fall
Forum for regional chairpersons concerning updates on membership, education
offerings and certification processes and that it is available for viewing on-line. Rick
said that he would see that each member of the e-board received the link.
On-line training will soon be available for treasurers and membership chairs.
Effective 11/16/07, Ken Davis will be replacing Juan Zaragosa as International
Secretary. The IEC appointed Randy Williams, Regional Chair for Region 2 to serve
out Ken’s term for 2007 and 2008 as an International Executive Committee (IEC)
member.
Gordon Gibson stated that Butch Rossetti will be running for an at-large position on
the IEC and asked for the chapter’s support.
Rick Pino reminded the membership that the PRES conference will be held in Dallas,
TX on February 12-14 and that the annual Education Seminar will be June 22-25 in
Austin, TX.
The IRWA has designed new brochures. Rick stated that he would order a supply for
the chapter.
Regional Business
Rick stated that one of the biggest issues discussed at the Fall Forum was the regional
travel fund. Approximately $5,000 has been raised for the fund.
The Spring Forum will be held on April 16–18 in Lahaska, PA and the 2008 Fall
Forum will be in Kent Island, MD on October 15–17. The classes to be offered at
these forums have not yet been announced.
Chapter Business
A moment of silence was observed for Craig Lawrence, SR/WA of New England
Telephone in Manchester, NH. Mr. Lawrence died recently.
Rick reported that the educational component on Eminent Domain presented at the
chapter’s September meeting has been approved by IRWA f or continuing education
credits. Forms were distributed to apply for credit, if needed.
A draft brochure for the chapter’s 2008 schedule was handed out.
Rick announced that a bylaw committee chaired by Irene Shannon has been formed to
review the chapter’s bylaws.
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Administration
Secretary’s Report
Secretary, Irene Shannon distributed the minutes of the last chapter meeting which was
held on September 21, 2007 to all. Acceptance of the report was moved by Betsy Kelly
and seconded by Betsy Bosiak. The vote was unanimous to accept the minutes as
written, with the exceptions of correction of the spelling of Norm Twaddel’s name and
the addition of James Williams and Ray Jewett as candidates for 2008 office as PDC
members.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer, Mike McParland reported that effective October 31, 2007 the chapter’s
checking account had a balance of $18,538.17. A motion to accept the report as given
was made by Betsy Bosiak and seconded by Chip Johnson. The vote was unanimous to
accept the report as given.
Scholarship Report
Chair, Norm Twaddel reported that he and his committee comprised of Scott Lachance
and John Roberts reviewed approximately thirty applications for the chapter’s 2007
scholarship. The winner is Briana White of Presque Isle, ME. She is a pre-law and
political science major at the University of New England. The award of $500 has been
made. The balance in the scholarship fund is approximately $10,500.
Industry Reports
Mike McParland, chair of the relocation committee reported that at the San Diego
conference the relocation committee recommended that five new courses be added for
recertification credits – HUD training and complicated moves will probably be among the
first. The plan is to offer one new course per year for five years. Another
recommendation was to have a two-tier certification for R/W-RAC – i.e. entry level and
advanced levels.
Newsletter
In the absence of chair, Sue Tauber, Rick requested that members submit newsletter
material as soon as possible to Sue.
Membership
Chair, Linda dos Santos was not in attendance. There were no new members present to
induct.
Education
Chair, Lara Bailey did not attend the meeting. Rick Pino reported that training for IRWA
course coordinators will be given at the January 11, 2008 e-board meeting in Portland,
ME.
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Nomination Committee
Chip Johnson made a motion that Rick Pino be nominated for the position of Director,
two years and Betsy Kelly be nominated for the position of Director, one year for 2008.
He also moved that the two Professional Development Committee chairs, Ray Jewett and
Jim Williams remain in their positions for 2008. The motion to amend the slate of
officers to include the above was made by Norm Twaddel and seconded by Betsy Kelly.
The vote passed unanimously.
Vote and Installation of Officers
The following slate of officers for 2008 was unanimously elected by Chapter 16:
Rick Pino, Director two years
Betsy Kelly, Director one year
John “Chip” Johnson, President
Irene Shannon, Vice President
Michael McParland, Treasurer
Scott Lachance, Secretary
R. Mario Leslie, Assistant Secretary
Raymond Jewett, Professional Development Committee
James Williams, Professional Development Committee
Gordon Gibson, SR/WA installed all of the above officers with the exceptions of R.
Mario Leslie, Raymond Jewett and James Williams who were not able to attend the
installation. They will be installed at a later date.
The business meeting was adjourned by president Pino at 10:30am.
The group held a round table discussion of challenging relocations experienced by
various members.
Respectfully Submitted,
Irene Shannon
Irene Shannon R/W-RAC, R/W-NAC
Secretary
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