Nampa Association of Realtors®
General Membership Meeting
March 8, 2006
Nampa Civic Center
Michael Eshom called the meeting to order.
Mike Munson led the invocation and flag salute.
Michael then introduced the Deputy Fire Chief, Police Chief and Mayor. Ed Byington then had the members from the New Members Orientation class stand up and introduce themselves.
New members were introduced.
Michael then introduced the Executive Board.
Tom Turner read the minutes from the February general membership luncheon.
Shawna Ray Carlson read the treasure’s report.
Committee reports: Ryan Martin reminded everyone about the RPAC auction at the next luncheon and encouraged people to donate items. Brad Epperly said the Scholarship committee was handing out 11 scholarships this year and all entries need to be in by March 27th. He also said the Nominating committee needs more members. Janeen Sanchez said the Government Affairs committee meeting would be tomorrow following the MLS meeting. Michael thanked Pioneer Title for copying all the colored flyers for the Bob and Idella Young reward poster and asked for more donations to help catch the killers. Lisa Bain talked about the upcoming Trade Fair.
Michael handed out Honorary Memberships to: Mayor Tom Dale who thanked the members for all their support with their community involvement. Police Chief Curtis Homer who also thanked the Realtors® and talked about looking for property in the growth areas for future sub stations. Deputy Fire Chief Doug Strosnider. Doug asked the members to do more “due diligence” when people want to buy commercial property and make sure they will be able to do what they want to do from the Fire Marshall standpoint before they purchase it. He said last year they answered almost 6000 calls. He said in the national rankings, Nampa and Lewiston ranked at a 2 compared to Boise at a 3 and Caldwell at a 4. Michael thanked the guest for all they do to keep our community safe.
Doug Bartlett was not present to claim the accumulative drawing of $125.
The 50/50 RPAC drawing for $189 was won by Ivan Castillo.
WCR drawing for a free breakfast at the next meeting was won by Harry Smith.
Our sponsor for the luncheon was Money Express Mortgage. They did a story incorporating it with the “Left/Right” game for the center pieces.
No further business, meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Turner
Secretary 2006
Nampa Association of Realtors®
General Membership Meeting
April 5, 2006
Nampa Civic Center
Michael Eshom called the meeting to order
Dennis Koontz led the invocation and flag salute.
New members were introduced.
Michael then introduced the executive board.
Michael then announced that the minutes and treasures report were no longer going to be read at the luncheon, but would be available on the Nampa Association of Realtors® web site or from Brandy.
Committee reports: Scholarship committee meeting Friday at 12:30. Education committee will have Intermountain MLS doing Paragon training at the Hispanic Cultural Center on the first and third Thursday’s of the month and if you sign up but do not show up you will be charged $25.00 because space is limited and there are people waiting to get in. Nomination committee will have a meeting on Monday at 3:00 at Pioneer Title at the Idaho Center office. BCA Golf tournament is one month from today. WCR Trade Show is tomorrow at the Nampa Civic Center and the next breakfast is on Friday. Pioneer Title’s Open House is today at the Downtown Nampa office.
RPAC drawing was $320.00 and won by Kathleen Burrows.
Accumulative drawing was for $150.00 and Holly Drinkard who was not present to win, and next months drawing will be for $175.00.
Transnation Title sponsored the luncheon and Kenny Wroten introduced members of the Transnation team. He then gave away a spring basket that was won by Ed Byington.
Ed introduced the guest speakers Alex LeBeau and John Eaton. Alex talked about the reason for the strength we have in the state house and that it is because of the strength of the Realtors®. He also talked about the members that volunteer at the state level and he thanked the affiliates for all they do. He said that if there was anything that someone was not happy with they need to contact the board. He talked about RPAC and the fact that we have almost 8000 members in the state and we are only second to the teachers union. He said Nampa is in a very good position because next year Bill Deal is going to be running for speaker of the house.
John talked about the $2.50 per sq. ft. assessment fee levied on each house and the fact that the grass roots effort is what stopped it from making it through. He encouraged everyone to check out their new web site by going on the Idaho Association of Realtors® and using the link to it. They are going to be making a push to make sure all of the Realtors® are registered voters and that they get out and vote for the candidates that are going to help out with the causes the Realtors® are behind.
RPAC Auction.
No further business, meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Turner
Secretary 2006
Nampa Association of Realtors®
General Membership Meeting
May 3, 2006
Nampa Civic Center
Michael Eshom called the meeting to order.
Michael led the invocation and flag salute.
He then introduced the Executive Board.
New members and guest were introduced.
Ed introduced the new members that were attending the new member orientation class. Michael thanked Ed and Brandy for doing such a great job with that class. This months sponsor of the class was Eldon with State Farm Insurance.
Committee reports: Education committee said there is a class June 21st in Boise on environmental issues worth 8 CE credits. Tracy talked about the golf tourney and the funds raised that go to the high schools for their safe and sane senior nights out.
Announcements: Dorothy talked about the Affiliate Thank You party coming up May 11th at Lyon’s Park. Dean Benton talked about the Parade of Homes and singing up for the bus tour. Julie said they were also looking for Realtors® to go on the bus the day before to do the judging. She also said that Friday is the next WCR breakfast at Elmer’s. Terri Hawkins said that the BCA is having a BBQ on June 7th at their new office on 12th Ave. Michael reminded everyone to read their emails from the board office. He also talked a little about RPAC. Kenny said that tomorrow is the Mayor’s prayer breakfast at the Nampa Civic Center. Don announced that the God and Country event will be June 28th. Carol said that Friday the 12th Pioneer Title in Nampa will be holding a 1031 class.
Scholarship Awards: Brad and Brandy thanked the committee and everyone else that helped raise the funds and they did so good this year that instead of the usual $1000 to each recipient it would be $1400. The winners were; Kimberly Pierce from Skyview High School. Monica McGrew from Nampa High School. Brent Jordan Realtor® Child. Christina Andreoni from Liberty Charter School. Teisha Little from Melba High School. Ashley Blodgett from Nampa Christian. Kristen Smith was the Affiliate Child. Kevin Tucker from Vallivue High School. Sarah Hollingsworth was the Winner At Large.
RPAC drawing was $136.00 and won by Darleen Frame.
Accumulative Drawing was $175.00 and Mathew Morgan was not present to win. Next month the drawing is worth $200.00.
WCR breakfast was won by Dennis Koontz.
Idaho Central Credit Union was today’s sponsor, and Calle Rasmussen talked about some of the things they have to offer both Realtors® and their clients. She then gave away a $50.00 gift card that was won by Kathy Longbrake.
No further business, meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Turner
Secretary 2006
Nampa Association of Realtors®
General Membership Meeting
June 7, 2006
Nampa Civic Center
Michael Eshom called the meeting to order.
Carol Andrews did the flag salute and invocation.
Michael introduced the Executive Board.
Guest and new members were introduced.
Steve Rule thanked the Realtors® for their support in his election.
Committee Reports: Ryan Martin talked about the RPAC donations. Brad Epperly talked about what the Nomination Committee was doing and also talked about the ”New and Improved” Thursday morning meetings and invited everyone to come. Will Pryor talked about the bus tour the day before for the Parade of Homes Tour. Janeen Sanchez reminded everyone about the WCR meetings the first Friday of every month at Elmer’s. Ed Byington said the Education Committee had helped bring a CE class led by BSU in connection with DEQ coming to the Hispanic Cultural Center on June 22nd, and it is good for 6 CE Credits. Tracy Casper said the Golf Committee would start meeting soon.
Announcements: Jim McNabb talked about helping get the Nampa Auditorium District set up and the fact that it will not affect homeowners taxes. Don Wixom reminded everyone about the “God and Country” coming up on June 28th. He also mentioned the Melba fireworks on the 4th of July.
Trent Wright welcomed everyone to stop by his office when ever they were in the neighborhood if they had any questions or concerns. He encouraged everyone to get evolved with RPAC. He said that all the politicians that were backed by RPAC dollars were elected. He also said RPAC Committee meetings need to be better attended and if there was anyone that could help they would be welcomed to join the committee. He is also working on a grass roots email to stay in touch with everyone on upcoming issues. He also talked about the upcoming RPAC Golf Tournament August 23rd and all of the monies raised stays in Nampa and Caldwell and it does not go to Ada County.
Wells Fargo was the sponsor and their rep talked about all of the programs they have to offer. She said Wells Fargo is sponsoring a national program to help get 10 million people into their 1st homes in the next 3 years. Michael Kirby from Wells Fargo awarded Loupy Rodriguez for “Helper of the Year”. Kathy Longbrake won the $50 Home Depot gift card they gave away.
Realtor® accumulative drawing for $200 was Daniel Martell and he was not present to win so next month it will be $225.
WCR Breakfast free breakfast on July 7th was won by Gloria Erwin.
RPAC drawing for $187 was won by Dennis Koontz who donated it all back to RPAC.
No further business, meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Turner
Secretary 2006
Nampa Association of Realtors®
General Membership Meeting
July 5, 2006
Nampa Civic Center
Michael Eashom called the meeting to order.
Jim Powell led the flag salute and invocation.
Patti Symes phone went off. $10.00 donation to RPAC.
Michael then introduced the Executive Board.
New Member Orientation Class members introduced themselves.
Guest introductions.
Michael then introduced John Cotner, President of the SRVBCA. John thanked the members of the Nampa Association of Realtors® and their Affiliate Members for their support they receive and the participation in the recent Parade of Homes. He announced that the BCA was having their 1st annual Chili Cook Off this fall at Lakeview Park and invited all to participate. Michael then introduced Julene Reed of the Syringa House. She is the new director fir the Northwest Children’s Home. She thanked the Association for their support and their donation of $12,000 they raised at a Taco Feed 2 years ago on their behalf.
Michael then said that the minutes and treasures report were both available on line. He then introduced Sheala Jenkins, the Nampa Boards new EO.
Committee Reports: Julie Sundquist said that nominations for Realtor® of the Year were due in by July 15th. She also reminded everyone of the Montana/Idaho Convention in Jackson Hole, WY and that you can go on to Montana Realtor®.org to register. She said Snow King Resort had rooms for $155 a night for double occupancy. Also WCR next breakfast is Friday at Elmer’s and the one after that is Aug. 4th. Lisa Bain said the Golf Tournament is Sept. 6th. Will Pryor said there would be a Banquette Committee meeting following today’s lunch. Don Wixom thanked everyone for their participation in this years God and Country rally. Michael reminded everyone about the new and improved Thursday morning meetings. Patti Symes said that the Nampa Camber of Commerce Griddles and Fiddles is next weekend.
Michael then brought up Brad Epperly from the Nominations Committee. Brad said the nomination committee did a fantastic job and had put together some great nominees. For President Elect-Jim Powell. For Vice President-Shawna Ray-Carlson and Will Pyror. For State Director-Rex Steel and Deborah Byron. For MLS Director-Claudia Halden and Terri Hawkins. For Local Director-Kathleen Kimbrough, Julie Brown, Kip Schossow, Dori Greene, Dean Benton, Ivan Castillo, Patti Symes, Jim Thompson and Dorothy Cox. For Affiliate Director-Kenny Wroten, Bryon K night and Theresa McGinnis. For Treasure-Janita Glaubitz. Michael then asked if there was anyone that wanted to be nominated for a position or if they would like to nominate someone from the floor. Karen Daniels and Rose Bernal were nominated for Local Directors and T.J. Oakers was nominated for Affiliate Director.
Motion was made to close the nominations. Motion 2nd. Vote taken. Motion passed.
Michael then talked about the Ethics Committee has suggested we as a local board change from having to do the Ethical training every 4 years to every 2 years. He said this will be on the ballot next month for a majority vote which needs to be done to change our by-laws. He said the committee and board strongly suggest we do this and that national is already talking about it but they are waiting for more local boards to implement it before they make it nation wide.
Michael then introduced our sponsor, Stewart Title. He thanked them for sponsoring today’s lunch as well as the New Member Orientation class. Eric Schmidt introduced members of Stewart Title that were able to attend today’s lunch. He then gave away a very nice summer basket to Terry Mudd.
The Realtor® Accumulative drawing was for $200.00 and the name drawn was Jim Greeve who was not present to win. Next months drawing is for $225.00.
RPAC drawing was for $211.00 and was won by Diane Edwards.
WCR breakfast was won by Karen Daniels.
No further business, meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted.
Tom Turner
Secretary 2006.
Nampa Association of Realtors®
General Membership Meeting
August 2, 2006
Nampa Civic Center
Michael Eshom called the meeting to order. He announced that the voting would be over at 12:15 and encouraged anyone that had not voted to please do so. He then led the Invocation, Flag Salute and Realtors® pledge. He then introduced the Executive Board.
Guest introductions were made.
Ed Byington then had the members from the New Member Orientation meeting stand up and introduce themselves.
Mike then had Kenny Wroten come up and introduce Mitch Minnette from the Boy’s and Girl’s Club. Mitch thanked the room for all their support. He said they opened in 2000 with apx. 50 kids a day and today they are getting apx. 250 kids a day. He talked about the expansion they need to take care of the amount of kids that need the Boy’s and Girl’s Club. They are currently at 1.4 million dollars and they need 2.6 million. He said they are going to add a teen center to attract kids in the 13 through 18 years of age and give them something to do. He said they need this to keep the kids that are coming up through the program to keep them involved and to help keep the off the streets. They estimate that with the expansion they will serve 350 kids a day. He asked for continued support o the Boy’s and Girl’s Club and invited everyone to stop by and check it out.
Michael then introduced Trent Wright and Mayor Tom Dale.
Michael said the minutes and treasures report were both on the Nampa Association Web Site.
Committee Reports: Tracy Casper talked about the State Convention and encouraged everyone to attend. She said this is the last year of the joint convention with Montana. She then talked about the golf tournament. She said that they will now have 13 high schools to donate to for their senior safe and sane parties as well as the $2000 Humanitarian Award. She asked Eric Schmidt to talk about Georgia Lipinski. He said that she is in Portland right now for her 100 days of treatment of radiation, chemo and bone marrow transplant. He said she needs to be within 20 minutes of the hospital at all times and her 100 days should be up in time for her to make the golf tourney. Tracy said they would accept private donations as well as the award. Dennis Koontz talked about RPAC and that on October 12 RPAC will be hosting a breakfast with the local elected officials. He also said that Governor Risch said that he will be the keynote speaker and Trent Wright is going to be the MC. It will be from 8:30 to 10:00 and he invited Mayor Tom Dale. Maxine Horn talked about the Family Shelter and said that they received a private donation of $200,000 and the contributor said he would match dollar for dollar she can raise. She said she would be out in front to accept donations after lunch.
Michael then introduced Mayor Tom Dale who came up and spoke about the fact the legislature is getting back together for a special session to discuss tax relief. He then talked about an Auditorium District and how that he needed more signatures to get it on the ballot. He asked for our support to help get it passed and the fact that it would bring more tourism dollars to the area. He said by bringing in more tourism we can get more grants from the state to help attract even more tourism. He said that it would not use any property tax dollars, it would all come from a hotel/motel tax of 4% added to the price of the room. He said all of the local hotels are behind it. He passed petitions around the room to get more signatures. Dennis Koontz asked the Mayor if there was anyway it would be allowed to go into dept and the Mayor said there was not.
Julie Sundquist came up to announce the Realtor® of the Year. She announced all of the things this years winner has done and all of the things this person is involved in. This years ROTY was Janeen Sanchez.
Michael then asked Ed Byington to come up to give a $500 scholarship away to one of the new agents that have been through New Member Orientation this year to help pay for that person to go to state convention. The winner was Jeffery Cotterell.
Rex Stiehl missed the committee reports, but announced that the Caldwell Night Rodeo is coming up and they are trying to raise $25,000 for breast cancer awareness.
Michael then did the Realtor® Accumulative drawing for $225. The winner was Louella Eshelman who was not present to win so next months drawing will be for $250.
RPAC Drawing was won by Ed Byington. It was $287 which he donated back to RPAC. Kelly Manker’s phone went off which was a $10 donation to RPAC.
WCR’s breakfast was won by Ryan Martin.
Title One was our sponsor for today’s luncheon. Joel came up and congratulated Janeen Sanchez for being ROTY. He also congratulated the new members into the industry. He talked a little about what Title One is about and what they do. He invited everyone to come to Hot August Nights. He then gave away a model car to each table.
Michael then came up to announce the election results and thanked Brad Epperly for all of the work he and the election committee did. He then announced the results of the election: President Elect-Jim Powell. Vice President-Shawna Ray-Carlson. Treasurer-Juanita Glaubitz. Local Directors-Dori Green, Julie Brown and Dorothy Cox. State Director-Deborah Byron. MLS Director-Teri Hawkins. Affiliate Director-Kenny Wroten.
Michael thanked everyone for doing the survey for the Thursday morning meeting. He also said the change in the By-Laws for the change to having to complete the Ethics every two years instead of every four. The change passed.
No further business, meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted by,
Tom Turner
Secretary 2006
Nampa Association of Realtors®
General Membership Meeting
September 5, 2006
Nampa Civic Center
Michael Eshom Called the meeting to order.
Michael led the flag salute and invocation.
Michael then introduced the Executive Board.
Guest introductions: Gail Hartnett, Julie DeLorenzo, Willis Stone, Michael Johnston, Steve Howard, Linda Dilly, Stephanie, Monty Ellis.
Ed Byington had the new members from the Orientation Class introduce themselves.
Committee Reports: Dennis Koontz talked about RPAC and the breakfast they are going to be putting on October 12th. The guest speaker will be Governor Risch. Tracy Kasper said that the golf tournament will be tomorrow and they have their 34 teams. She also said that State Convention is next week and that Thursday night is going to be casino night which is a costume party. Ryan Martin that the Top Producer committee is having a short meeting following today’s lunch.
Michael said that we now have 531 primary members, 51 secondary members and 55 affiliate members. He then had Ed come up and introduce today’s guest speaker.
Ed introduced Michael Johnston who introduced members of next years state Executive Board members that were present. He then had Willis Stone come up and talk about the state convention. He said that next years convention will be held in Coeur d’ Alene which will be just Idaho as this is the last year we are holding a joint convention with Montana after 20 years because of the size of Idaho’s number of Realtors®. Michael then had Gail Hartnett come up to talk about the national convention. Gail asked for a show of hands as to how many attendees were going to be going to the state convention and then the national convention and she wished that more members would sign up for the national convention. She said they were hoping to have approximately 30,000 members attend and they were about 26,000 that have signed up so far. She said that our fellow Realtors® really need our help and support. She then talked about the Leadership Academy and that they have had 3 meetings so far this year and their final meeting will be at state convention where they will have the graduation. Michael then talked about an article he found in the Wallace newspaper under “Children in Church” which he read a couple of uplifting articles. He then asked what questions anyone had as to concerns with real estate. Questions were asked about gas prices, tax on services, insurance and erosion of commissions. He then asked what we can do to protect our industry which in return he got, RPAC. He asked Dennis Koontz to say a little about what he thought about RPAC and Dennis said that it was the best thing to be involved in so we can keep abreast of what is happening in the local, state and national governments. He said that monies are contributed to those candidates that support things that are good for Realtors®. He said RPAC is an investment our future. He said Blackfoot’s 45 Realtor® members raised over $11,000 for RPAC from their very first ever “Parade of Homes”. He said that if anyone had a question about RPAC that they could give him a call and he would be happy to explain it to them. Michael then said that Alex Labou is leaving the state EO position. He said that they are now in the Bodo building where they can got out side and see the state capitol so they can stay in touch with the legislature. He talked about education and that all Realtors® need to continually stay up to date through education, and he encouraged every member to get involved in the industry.
Michael Eshom then thanked the State Officers for attending our luncheon.
The Realtor® accumulative drawing for $250 was Julie Ivey who was not present to win. Next months drawing will be for $275.
RPAC drawing for $210 was won by Michael Johnston.
WCR breakfast was won by Brad Epperly.
Today’s sponsor was Alliance Title who had no representatives at today’s luncheon.
No further business, meeting adjourned at 12:55.
Respectfully submitted by,
Tom Turner
Secretary 2006
Nampa Association of Realtors®
General Membership Meeting
October 4, 2006
Nampa Civic Center
Michael Eshom led the flag salute and invocation.
Michael thanked the sponsors and introduced the executive board.
New members and guest were introduced. Ed Byington had the members from the orientation class stand up and introduce themselves. Guest were: Mayor Tom Dale, Riva Schmidt (Michael’s mom), Ron Riesnistien, Kathy Sincus, Amy, Kimberly Oyo, Ramona, Jennifer, Matt Stoke, Lindsey Turner, Teresa.
Michael had Tracy Kasper come up and give a report on the golf tournament and present a check from the Humanitarian Award to Georgia Lipinski. The tournament raised over $12,000. The award to Georgia was $2000 plus $442 raised at the tournament. Georgia was unable to attend so Eric Schmidt accepted it on her behalf. Tracy said that they award $700 to the big schools and $350 to the smaller ones for the “Senior Safe and Sane” parties at the end of the school year. Lisa Bain thanked the major sponsors, Title One, Housemasters, Team Realty, Intermountain Community Bank, Hubble Homes, Idaho Press Tribune. Michael talked about the generosity of the group and how they are always willing to step up.
Committee Reports: Julie Sundquist talked about the WCR Holiday Auction coming up on Friday Oct. 6th. Teri Hawkins talked about the upcoming Jerri Rossi CE class that the WCR is sponsoring. Kathy Headley has tickets for the banquette. Will Pryor announced that they will be giving away a $700 gift certificate to Las Vegas. Carol Andrews said that the Top Producers need to be in by Oct. 13th. T. J. Oakers said they raised $4000 from the chili cook off for Habitat for Humanity. Jim McNabb said they almost have the house completed and plan on an open house on Oct. 20thm at 5:00p.m. Kenny Routen said we need to start getting items in for the auction. Julie talked about the “Toys for Tots” and said the Marines here last year were number one and they will be here on Nov. 3rd, Thursday morning meeting. Ryan Martin talked about next weeks Breakfast with the Governor. The cost is $25 and it is from 8:00 to 10:00 at the civic center.
Ed introduced Mayor Tom Dale. He said that he has know the Mayor for a long time and he is very passionate about the city of Nampa. Mayor Dale said that Ed is also very passionate about the city of Nampa as well. He comes to a lot of the city meetings and has been on a number of committees. Mayor Dale said that it is election time and we have some very important issues coming up to vote on. He said “Proposition 2” is one that we need to vote “No” on. He said this issue is being pushed by Howard Risch who is a large landowner/developer in New York, and he and his group are pushing for similar things in other western states. He said out of the $336,000 raised so far to puss this issue only $50 has come from Idaho residents. He said the add on the radio about the government wanting to take a church by “eminent domain” is a very twisted commercial. He said he is the Treasure for the group “Neighbors Protecting Idaho” which the Idaho Realtors® Association is a part of. He said that “Prop 2” has no out for city’s in Idaho should they tell a developer that they cannot develop a piece of property, then the developer can sue the city for the profit the developer says he would have been able to make, and the city would have no choice but to pay the developer. He said it is a scary proposition because if the developer is allowed to develop the property then the neighboring property owners can sue the city because of the decreased value the development could cause. He said that should it pass the city is prepared to take it to court because the proposition addresses two issues, and the constitution of the State of Idaho allows for a proposition to address only one issue. Mayor Dale then asked for questions. He said that “Idahocities.org” has compiled a lot of things to fight “Prop 2”.
Michael then said that the group raised $996.51 during the meeting by passing a basket around, for Georgia.
Realtor® Accumulative drawing was for $300. Ryan Farnsworth was not present to win. Next months drawing will be for $325.
RPAC drawing for $213 was won by Cathy Simpkins.
Sponsors, Executive Home Loans, John Mulligan introduced some of the loan officers that were able to attend the luncheon. They gave away a couple of things, one of which was won by Joe Patty and a basket to Bellium Merevow.
No further business, meeting adjourned at 1:10.
Respectfully submitted by,
Tom Turner
Secretary 2006