February 14, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
A motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented and seconded. The vote was unanimous.
Old Business
Details were provided on a February 24th meeting in Seattle, WA. The subject of the meeting is Fiscal Sponsorship. It was suggested that our ED attend in order to obtain more information.
New Business
A draft of qualifications regarding nominations to serve on the board will be presented at our next meeting.
The subject of a Home Owner Bill of Rights was discussed. There were 5 who volunteered to serve on this work committee. This committee is to contact NCLC for their input as well.
A motion was made to accept the Discrimination Policy as presented, seconded and all agreed. It was suggested that the MHOAA Non-Discrimination Policy be posted on our Web site.
As request was made that any volunteers who would serve on the Development Committee, please contact our ED. The subject of fundraising and dues for membership will be their main thrust.
A motion was made and seconded that the following amendment be made to the MHOAA By-laws effective immediately: The organization’s fiscal year shall be from January 1st through December 31st. The vote was unanimous.
Information from CFED regarding out next convention was shared with all present.
It was announced that in a request to the state members for a name for the MHOAA newsletter, many names were submitted. The Executive Board was to choose the name from the list. The name ‘MHOAA Across America’ was chosen. The motion that the name of ‘MHOAA Across America’ be the newsletter name was made and seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
A motion to adjourn the meeting was seconding the motion. All agreed.
Time was 8:31 p.m.
The next scheduled meeting will be March 14th at 7:00 p.m. EST. The Committee reports to be included with the Consent Agenda are due March 6th.