MINUTES OF THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

OF:

August 18, 2006

I. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Marty Alvey called the meeting to order at 12:08 PM at the Oregon State Bar offices in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The following members were present: Chair-Elect Linh Vu; Treasurer Matthew Roy; Secretary Holly Somers; Members Meg Carman, Matthew Fisher, Rodger Hepburn, Dean Lederer, and Geoff Wren. Present by phone were Members Shelley Edling, Julie Masters, and Jill Riechers. Also present was OSB liaison Suzanne Cushing. Not present were Members Chuck Mundorff, Art Stevens, and Mark Thesing.

II. MINUTES

We forgot to address the minutes of the June 16, 2006 meeting.

III. CHAIR REPORT

The Bar is creating packets for new admittees and our Section has the opportunity to invite admittees to join the Section free of charge for the remainder of the year. There is a $4 per member assessment charged by the Bar for those who join. The Committee agreed the invitation should be extended and Member Wren volunteered to create a flyer to include in the new admittee packets. The flyer is due September 7, 2006.

The Bar is increasing the member assessment from $4 to $5.25 beginning 2007. The Committee agreed that we could absorb this increase without making any adjustments to member dues.

The Board of Governors invited the Section to extend an offer of CLEs to “Judges” and 50 year members of the Bar. BOG has not decided whether Administrative Law Judges are included in its definition of Judges. The Committee discussed the proposal and decided to take no action.

Workers’ Compensation Board Chair Abbie Herman requested feedback from the Committee as to whether the new procedures for processing responsibility cases were effective, whether the cases were moving expeditiously, and whether the Committee had any suggestions for improvement. The consensus of the Committee was the new procedures were more effective and that cases were moving more expeditiously, but that there was still room for improvement. Members suggested that a follow up conference call should be scheduled at the time of the initial and subsequent conference calls unless a hearing date is scheduled. Chair Alvey will report this information to Board Chair Herman.

Ms. Cushing reported that the Bar is still working on obtaining information as to whether the Section is continuing to subsidize Casemaker charges.

IV. TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Roy reported that Salishan expenses totaled $27,035, which is within the budgeted amount. Other expenses have been within budget. The current balance is $21,874. Three new members joined the Section in June, making our total membership 358.

V. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Salishan
No report.

B. Communications

No report.

C. Daughtry Award

No report.

D. Legislative

No report.

E. Bench Bar

No report.

F. Rules

No report.

G. Race/Ethnic

No report.

VI. OLD BUSINESS
None.

VII. NEW BUSINESS
None.

The meeting adjourned at 1:10 PM.

MINUTES OF THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

OF:

June 16, 2006

I. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Marty Alvey called the meeting to order at 12:11 PM at the Oregon State Bar offices in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The following members were present: Chair-Elect Linh Vu; Treasurer Matthew Roy; Secretary Holly Somers; Members Rodger Hepburn, Julie Masters, and Jill Riechers. Present by phone was Member Matthew Fisher. Not present were Members Meg Carman, Shelley Edling, Dean Lederer, Chuck Mundorff, Art Stevens, Mark Thesing, and Geoff Wren. Also present was guest Deborah Sather.

II. MINUTES

The minutes of the May 19, 2006 meeting were approved.

III. CHAIR REPORT

Chair Alvey and Ms. Sather are organizing an OLI CLE and requested topic ideas. Chair Alvey has obtained the gift certificate for Sally Curey for organizing Salishan 2006 and will deliver it to her.

IV. TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Roy reported that the Salishan bill was paid in the amount of $16,160. Salishan earned revenue of $27, 320, which is slightly more than the projected revenue of $27,000. The Section balance is $25,459, which is more than enough to fully fund the Bench Bar Forum in the fall (estimated at $5,000-8,000). The Committee discussed options for the remaining funds.

V. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Salishan

No report.

B. Communications

No report.

C. Daughtry Award

No report.

D. Legislative

No report.

E. Bench Bar

Chair Elect Vu stated that people were needed to staff this committee, particularly a claimants’ attorney. Chair Alvey will send out a Section email. The CLE will likely be held at the same place (Willamette Vineyards) at approximately the same time of year (just before Thanksgiving).

F. Rules

No report.

G. Race/Ethnic

No report.

VI. OLD BUSINESS

None.

VII. NEW BUSINESS

The July meeting is cancelled.

The meeting adjured at 12:42 PM.

MINUTES OF THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

OF:

May 19, 2006

I. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Marty Alvey called the meeting to order at 11:11 PM at the Salishan Board Room in Gleneden, Oregon. The following members were present: Chair-Elect Linh Vu; Treasurer Matthew Roy; Secretary Holly Somers; Members Meg Carman, Julie Masters, Chuck Mundorff, Jill Riechers, and Mark Thesing. Present by phone was Member Shelley Edling. Not present were Members Matthew Fisher, Dean Lederer, Rodger Hepburn, Art Stevens, and Geoff Wren.

II. MINUTES

The minutes of the April 21, 2006 meeting were approved.

III. CHAIR REPORT

No report.

IV. TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Roy reported that the Section balance was $32,446. Salishan expenses of approximately $26,000 are expected, leaving a remaining balance of $6,000-7,000, which is enough to fully fund the Bench Bar Forum in the fall.

V. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Salishan

Member Mundorff reported that 171 people had registered for the conference as of Monday of the week. Registration of 200 was reasonably expected.

B. Communications

No report.

C. Daughtry Award

No report.

D. Legislative

No report.

E. Bench Bar

No report.

F. Rules

Member Masters reported that the subcommittee met regarding drafting language to address vacation as an extraordinary circumstance justifying a hearing postponement. Nothing has been drafted to date. The subcommittee also had a discussion regarding discovery issues in responsibility cases. There has been no follow up on this yet.

G. Race/Ethnic

No report.

VI. OLD BUSINESS

None.

VII. NEW BUSINESS

None.

The meeting adjured at 11:26 AM.

ADDENDUM:

Prior to the May 19, 2006 meeting, three new members to the committee for 2007 were proposed by the nominating committee: Rob Guarrasi from the claimant’s bar, Jennifer Roumell, from the defense bar, and Board Member Mustafa Kasubhai. The Executive Committee approved the nominations without amendment by email vote.

On May 19, 2006, the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Oregon State Bar had its annual meeting at Salishan Lodge in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. The proposed 2007 slate of officers and new committee members was adopted without amendment and Treasurer Roy provided the Section with an annual report of finances.

MINUTES OF THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

OF:

April 21, 2006

I. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Marty Alvey called the meeting to order at 12:08 PM at the Oregon State Bar office. The following members were present: Chair-Elect Linh Vu; Treasurer Matthew Roy; Secretary Holly Somers; Members Meg Carman, Shelley Edling, Dean Lederer, Jill Riechers, and Geoff Wren; and Bar Liaison Suzanne Cushing. Present by phone were Members Matthew Fisher, Chuck Mundorff, and Art Stevens. Not present were Members Julie Masters, Rodger Hepburn, and Mark Thesing.

II. MINUTES

The minutes of the March 17, 2006 meeting were approved.

III. CHAIR REPORT

Daughtry Award: Chair Alvey reported that there were four section members nominated for the award this year and, based “solely” on the written submissions, the Daughtry Award subcommittee (Rob Brazeau, Rodger Hepburn, and Phil Garrow) had submitted a recommendation. After discussion, a vote was taken and the EC approved awarding two section members, Ron Bohy and Chris Moore, the award. Chair Alvey will notify the appropriate people. It was also decided that guidelines should be provided for making nominations in the future.

Committee Membership: The committee approved Member Roy as secretary for 2007. Member Carman volunteer to become Treasurer if the absent members did not want the position. All current, present members whose terms will expire at the end of 2006 with the exception of Member Edling expressed a desire to continue on the committee. Member Edling will advise Chair Alvey of her decision. Chair Alvey will contact the absent members. Should there be any vacancies, an email vote to fill the vacancy(ies) will be taken prior to the next meeting so that adequate notice can be given to section members before the annual meeting at Salishan.

Salishan: Chair Alvey reported that Subcommittee Chair Sally Curey requested approval to modify the Salishan budget such that $3,000 more could be spent for the reception than was originally approved. If approved, projected profit will be modified from $10,000 to $7,000. A vote was taken and the modification was approved. Member Mundorff reported that there was $3,875 in donations received, the book was nearly complete, and the subcommittee was ahead of schedule.

IV. TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Roy reported that the Section balance was over $20,000. Section membership is at 351.

V. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Salishan

See Chair Report.

B. Communications

No report.

C. Daughtry Award

See Chair Report.

D. Legislative

No report.

E. Bench Bar

No report.

F. Rules

Chair-Elect Vu reported for Member Masters. The subcommittee is working on drafting language for a rule change to address vacation as an extraordinary circumstance justifying a hearing postponement. The subcommittee also tabled discussion regarding responsibility denials.

G. Race/Ethnic

No report.

VI. OLD BUSINESS

None.

VII. NEW BUSINESS

None.

The meeting adjourned at 1:01 PM.

MINUTES OF THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF:

March 17, 2006

I. CALL TO ORDER

Chair-Elect Linh Vu called the meeting to order at 12:09 PM at the Oregon State Bar office. The following members were present: Treasurer Matthew Roy; Secretary Holly Somers; Members Meg Carman, Chuck Mundorff, Mark Thesing and Geoff Wren; and Bar Liaison Suzanne Cushing. Present by phone were Members Matthew Fisher and Rodger Hepburn. Not present were Chair Marty Alvey, Members Shelley Edling, Dean Lederer, Julie Masters, Jill Riechers, and Art Stevens.

II. MINUTES

The minutes of the February 17, 2006 meeting were approved.

III. CHAIR REPORT

No report.

IV. TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Roy reported that the beginning fund balance was $11,586 and that the current fund balance was $20,597. A written report was distributed. Section membership is down from an estimated 360 members to 349.

V. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Salishan

Member Mundorff reported that written materials were being submitted and that there was an expected 8 ½ hours of CLE credit. The subcommittee will meet a final time on April 20, 2006. There will be an Executive Committee meeting at the conference.

B. Communications

No report.

C. Daughtry Award

Member Hepburn reported that two nominations had been received and that more publicity of the April 10, 2006 deadline for nominations was recommended. A notice will be sent out on the section listserve and attempts will be made to post a notice at the reception desks at the Portland and Salem hearing division offices.

D. Legislative

No report.

E. Bench Bar

No report.

F. Rules

Member Carman reported for Member Masters. There is discussion among practitioners from both sides of the bar regarding hearing postponements with the stated reason of practitioner vacations. Regarding responsibility cases, the committee felt it was too soon to decide if the newly initiated guidelines for ALJs in handling these cases were sufficient. Both of these items were tabled for discussion at future meetings.

G. Race/Ethnic

Member Thesing reported that this subcommittee was scheduled to meet next month.

VI. OLD BUSINESS

None.

VII. NEW BUSINESS

None.

The meeting adjured at 12:39 PM.

MINUTES OF THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF:

January 20, 2006

I. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Martin Alvey called the meeting to order at 12:07 PM at the Oregon State Bar office. The following members were present: Chair-Elect Linh Vu, Treasurer Matthew Roy, Secretary Holly Somers; Members Meg Carman, Shelley Edling, and Mark Thesing; and Bar Liaison Suzanne Cushing. Present by phone was Member Julie Masters. Not present were Members Dean Lederer, Jill Riechers, Art Stevens, Matthew Fisher; and Board of Governor’s Liaison Bette Worcester.

II. MINUTES

The minutes of the October 21, 2005 and November 18, 2005 meetings were approved.

III. CHAIR REPORT

Chair Alvey reported that the Executive Committee was short one ALJ member and indicated that he had been contacted by ALJ Geoff Wren. Members agreed that an invitation should be extended to ALJ Wren to join the committee. Chair Alvey will extend the invitation.

Sally Lajoie from the OSB Public Affairs office was present and announced that April 1, 2006 was the deadline for Section legislative proposals.

Member Masters indicated she would update the Section website with the annual report, roster, and October and November 2005 minutes.

Chair Alvey reported that Executive Committee meetings would be held the third Friday of the month, with the possible exception of the meeting held in conjunction with the annual meeting at Salishan.

IV. TREASURER’S REPORT

The Section fund balance is $14,998 through the end of November 2005. The Campaign for Equal Justice contribution of $1,000 must be made by March 2006. The 2006 budget was timely submitted.

V. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Salishan

Member Mundorff reported that the Salishan subcommittee was well on track. Speakers have been confirmed and $1,500 has been donated for the event. Written materials are due mid-February and the brochure is scheduled to be mailed in early March. Eight CLE credits are planned.

B. Communications

Member Carman reported the committee has not met.

C. Daughtry Award

Chair Alvey reported that normally the past three chairs usually make up this committee, but because Past Chair Herman is unavailable to be on the committee, the previous chair, Rodger Hepburn, has agreed to take Past Chair Herman’s place. Member Roy will confirm with Hepburn.

D. Legislative

Chair Alvey reported that remaining committee members request more members for this committee. A request for members will be put on the listserve.

E. Bench Bar

Chair Elect Vu reported that she had received positive feedback about the location of the November 18, 2005 Bench Bar Forum, 108 people attended, and that three ethics and one general MCLE credits were approved.

F. Rules

Member Masters reported. She provided an email describing discussions between committee members regarding handling of responsibility cases. The Executive Committee decided to table the discussion of whether to be involved in any possible rule making on the issue.

G. Race/Ethnic

Member Thesing reported that he has been contacted by several Section members interested in being on the committee including Bruce Bornholdt, Mustafa Kasubhai, and Don Hooton’s assistant, Adriana Ortega. They are planning an April meeting.

VI. OLD BUSINESS – none

VII. NEW BUSINESS

Chair Alvey reported that the WCB is looking into last minute attorney withdrawals.

The meeting adjured at 1:03 PM.

MINUTES OF THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF:
November 18, 2005.
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I.CALL TO ORDER

Chair Martin Alvey called the meeting to order at 11:25 a.m., at Willamette Valley Vineyards in Turner, OR. The following officers were present: Chair Alvey, Secretary Linh Vu, and Treasurer Matthew Roy. The following members were present: Shelley Edling, Julie Masters, and Mark Thesing. The following members were not present: Dean Lederer , Charles Mundorff, Arthur Stevens, Rodger Hepburn, Holly Somers, Jill Riechers, and Meg Carman.

II.MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING

The minutes of the meeting of October 21, 2005, will be reviewed next meeting on 12/16/05.

III.CHAIR REPORT

A.Chair Alvey was approached regarding use of the Section list-serve. The committee agreed that periodic reminders will be sent to the list-serve regarding appropriate use.

B.Board Chair Abigail Herman made a special appearance to update the committee on changes at the Workers’ Compensation Board.

Board Chair Herman discussed the mandate to re-set postponed hearings within 120 days and the transfer of Workers’ Compensation Division matters from the Office of Administrative Hearings to the WCB. In order to meet these mandates, the mediation program had to be scaled back. Although no request for mediation has been refused, mediations cannot be set immediately and only a limited number of judges have been designated for the mediation program.

To further manage the backlog of postponed and potential new cases, a limited duration ALJ Kate Donnelly will be appointed for the Eugene office. Ms. Donnelly will also be handling hearings in Klamath Falls and Medford. The Board has also hired a new staff attorney as well as a secretary for the Eugene office.

These efforts have significantly reduced the number of hearings that were postponed and need to be reset. Of the approximately 200 cases that have not been re-set for hearing, about 50 percent of those cases involve a responsibility issue.

The Board is also creating a pilot program for on-line filing of Requests for Hearing and Board Review and is currently evaluating formal rulemaking to instituting the program.

IV.TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Matthew Roy prepared the proposed budget for 2006. The proposed budget will be sent to the rest of the committee members via e-mail for a vote. The budget must be approved by 12/1/05.

V.COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.Salishan

Subcommittee chair Sally Curey, made a special appearance. Ms. Curey reported the subcommittee recommended Board employees be offered a reduced registration rate of $100.00. The subcommittee is also seeking approval for 8 CLE credits. Ms. Curey also indicated a willingness to work with the Race/Ethnic subcommittee to develop a session to cover the elimination of bias credit requirement for Salishan 2007.

B.Communications see Chair Report

C.Daughtry Award no report

D.Legislative no report

E.Bench Bar no report

F.Rules

Subcommittee chair Julie Masters reported that the subcommittee recommended that the committee take no position on the proposed rules regarding imposition of a penalty for a claimant’s failure to attend and IME. The subcommittee recommended endorsing the proposed BOLI rule changes regarding return-to-work issues.

V.OLD BUSINESS – none

VI.NEW BUSINESS – none

The meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.

MINUTES OF THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF:
October 21, 2005.
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I.CALL TO ORDER

Chair Martin Alvey called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m., at the Oregon State Bar office. The following members were present: Secretary Linh Vu, Treasurer Matthew Roy; Members Shelley Edling, Mark Thesing, Julie Masters, Holly Somers, and Charles Mundorff; and Bar Liaison Suzanne Cushing. Present by phone was Member Jill Riechers. Not present were Past Chair Rodger Hepburn, and Members Dean Lederer, Meg Carman, and Arthur Stevens.

II.MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING approved.

III.CHAIR REPORT

IV.TREASURER’S REPORT

The section continues to have more revenue than budgeted.

V.COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.Salishan

The Bar has denied CLE credit for speakers Philip Margolin and Mark Speckman. Discussion was held on whether the appeal process has been exhausted. Chair Alvey will send a letter to the Bar’s CLE panel regarding Mr. Speckman’s presentation and the elimination of bias requirement.

Board Chair Herman requested that the Salishan registration be lowered to $100.00 for Board members, Judges, staff attorneys, etc. The committee decided to table further discussion until the subcommittee has a report on the actual cost of Salishan per attendee.

A save-the-date e-mail will be sent by 11/15/05 so that section members can take advantage of the room discount rate.

The goal is to have $5,000.00 in sponsors; $650.00 has been received.

The subcommittee is also planning on including a diversity/elimination of bias credit. Former Oregon Supreme Court Justice Susan Leeson will be the keynote speaker. The medical speaker will address infectious diseases.

The subcommittee requested an additional $300.00 (the original budge was $1,800.00) to produce Judge Davis’s appellate update video. The Executive Committee approved the request.

The subcommittee proposed ending the dinner and Wild Bill’s Casino. Instead of the dinner, the reception (immediately following the first day of the conference) will be extended to three hours with a buffet and DJ. Families are invited. The subcommittee will report back on why Wild Bill’s is no longer part of the entertainment and whether there is an extra charge for the reception.

B.Communications no report

C.Daughtry Award no report

D.Legislative no report

E.Bench Bar

The forum is scheduled for 11/18/05 at Willamette Valley Vineyards. All speakers have been confirmed. Registration forms will be sent out the following week.

F.Rules

The executive committee requested the subcommittee review and make recommendations on proposed rules regarding imposing a penalty for a claimant’s failure to attend an IME. Subcommittee chair Julie Masters proposed contacting the Board Chair to see if there is an interest in forming an advisory committee (composed of the rules subcommittee) before the Board drafts proposed rules.

G.Race/Ethnic

Subcommittee chair Thesing made an appeal for people to join the subcommittee, and also for suggestions on issues/duties the subcommittee can address. Chair Alvey proposed that an e-mail be sent to the list-serve requesting volunteers and that the subcommittee can take over from the Salishan committee organization of the elimination of bias credit.

V.OLD BUSINESS – none

VI.NEW BUSINESS Karen Lundberg will not be able to serve on the Executive Committee for 2006. Chair Alvey proposed nominating Kate Donnelly.

The meeting adjourned at 1:12 p.m.

MINUTES OF THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF:

June 24, 2005.

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I. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Abigail Herman called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m., at the Oregon State Bar office. The following members were present: Chair Herman, Secretary Linh Vu, Treasurer Matthew Roy, Members Shelley Edling, Mark Thesing, Meg Carman, Julie Masters, Jill Riechers, and Bar Liaison Suzanne Cushing. Present by phone was Member Holly Somers. Not present were Chair-Elect Martin Alvey, Past Chair Rodger Hepburn, and Members Dean Lederer, Charles Mundorff, and Arthur Stevens.

II. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING – approved.

III. CHAIR REPORT

Claudette McWilliams requested the Section’s support on nominating Ron Bohy for the Bar’s Award of Merit. After discussion, the committee felt that nomination of Mr. Bohy for the Membership Service Award was more appropriate, given Mr. Bohy’s contributions to the WC Section. The motion to nominate Mr. Bohy for the Membership Service Award passed.

IV. TREASURER’S REPORT

The section currently has more money than budgeted. Although membership fees are lower than budgeted, Salishan 2005 brought in more income than expected.

V. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Salishan

The subcommittee is currently appealing the Bar’s decision no to approve two of the 6.25 CLE credits applied for in connection with Salishan 2005. Sally Curey will continue as the chair.

B. Communications – no report

C. Daughtry Award – no report

D. Legislative – no report

E. Bench Bar – A meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2005.

F. Rules

The subcommittee recommended the section take no position regarding the proposed rule changes to OAR 438-007-0020 dealing with subpoenas.

V. OLD BUSINESS – none

VI. NEW BUSINESS – none

The meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m.

MINUTES OF THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF:

MAY 20, 2005.

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I. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Abigail Herman called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m., at the Salishan Lodge, Gleneden Beach, OR. The following members were present: Chair Elect Martin Alvey, Secretary Linh Vu, and Treasurer Matthew Roy; Past Chair Rodger Hepburn; Members Mark Thesing, Julie Masters, Charles Mundorff, Jill Riechers, Holly Somers, and Arthur Stevens. Present by phone was Bar Liaison Suzanne Cushing. Not present were Members Dean Lederer, Shelley Edling, and Meg Carman.

II. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING

The minutes of the meeting of April 15, 2005, were approved.

III. CHAIR REPORT

Chair Herman discussed the proposed agenda for the section’s business meeting scheduled for after the committee meeting.

IV. TREASURER’S REPORT

The balance sheet currently available does not include any registrations for Salishan received after May 2005, so an accurate idea of the Section’s budget will not be available until next meeting (6/24).

V. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Salishan

Mary Beth Wosko, co-chair of the subcommittee, was present to answer questions. Ms. Wosko anticipated this year’s event to generate a profit of about $4,000.00.

B. Communications

No report.

C. Daughtry Award

No report.

D. Legislative

The section-sponsored bill regarding Own Motion reform is close to being approved by the governor.

E. Bench/Bar

Chair Herman appointed Linh Vu as the subcommittee chair. Recommendations for subcommittee members include Matthew Fisher and Kathryn Rosenbaum.

F. Rules

Chair Herman would like this committee to evaluate the Board’s proposed amendments to OAR 438-007-0020 (subpoenas; witness fees) and provide recommendations.

V. OLD BUSINESS

None

VI. NEW BUSINESS

The committee agreed to set the dates for Salishan 2006 for May 18 through May 20 (Thursday through Saturday). Discussion was also held regarding moving the golf tournament from Thursday to Saturday afternoon, after the conclusion of the conference, with the goal of attracting more participants.

The meeting adjourned at 12:55 a.m.