The Oklahoma Bar Association Board of Governors met at the Noble Conference Center in Ardmore on Friday, Sept. 19, 2008.

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT

President Conger reported he addressed the participants in the Leadership Academy, attended dinner with the Board of Governors and attendees of the Leadership Academy, August Board of Governors meeting, OBF Grants and Awards Committee meeting and the Boiling Springs Institute. He also spoke at the memorial service for attorney Laura Cross and at the dedication of the new bar center east wing. He gave the keynote address at the William Holloway Inn of Court opening banquet and participated on a panel at the Women in Law Conference.

REPORT OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

Vice President Mordy reported he attended the Board of Governors reception and dinner for members of the OBA Leadership Academy, August Board of Governors meeting, OBF Grants and Awards Committee meeting and the dedication of the east wing of the bar center.

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT

President-Elect Parsley reported he attended the dinner with the Board of Governors and attendees of the Leadership Academy, August Board of Governors meeting, preliminary budget meeting with staff, Annual Meeting 2009 planning committee with staff, Boiling Springs Institute in Woodward, one meeting of the Texas County Bar Association and the dedication of the new bar center east wing.

REPORT OF THE PAST PRESIDENT

Past President Beam reported he attended the August Board of Governors meeting and event with the Leadership Academy attendees, Civil Procedure Committee meeting, Awards Committee meeting, 2009 Annual Meeting meeting, Custer County Bar Association meeting, Boiling Springs Institute and the dedication of the bar center east wing.

REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Executive Director Williams reported that he attended portions of the Leadership Academy programming, Board of Governors Thursday night dinner event, dedication of the east wing renovation, staff meetings, Budget Committee meeting to work on the budget for 2009, staff directors meeting, staff meeting for Annual Meeting and National Association of Bar Executives Program Committee meeting to plan for ABA mid-year and annual meeting programs. He also met with Dick Beale on member benefit issues, with the construction company and others regarding lighting deficiencies in the remodeled area, with Wenona Barnes to discuss a new two-year contract with LifeFocus Counseling, participated in two phone conferences with a Leadership Academy presenter and presented a CLE at Boiling Springs Institute.

BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

Governor Bates reported she attended the dinner and reception with the Board of Governors and attendees of the OBA Leadership Academy, August Board of Governors meeting, Awards Committee meeting and dedication and reception for the new bar center east wing. Governor Brown, absent from the September meeting, submitted a written report that he attended the dinner and reception with the Board of Governors and attendees of the OBA Leadership Academy, August Board of Governors meeting, OBA Bench and Bar Committee meeting, ABA Section Officers Conference in Chicago and the dedication and reception of the Oklahoma Bar Center new east wing. Governor Christensen reported she attended the Board of Governors reception and dinner with OBA Leadership Academy members, August Board of Governors meeting, OBA Bench and Bar Committee meeting, OBA Awards Committee meeting, OBA Women in Law Annual Meeting, OBF Grants and Awards Committee meeting, dedication of the remodeled bar center east wing, memorial service for Oklahoma lawyer Laura Cross and chaired the OBA Women in Law Walk of Hope. Governor Dirickson reported she attended the Thursday evening event with the Leadership Academy attendees, August Board of Governors meeting and the September Custer County Bar meeting. Governor Farris reported he attended the board reception and dinner with Leadership Academy participants, August board meeting in Oklahoma City and Tulsa County Bar Association annual luncheon, at which he awarded certificates of service on behalf of the OBA. He began teaching a class on elder law at the University of Tulsa College of Law. Governor Hermanson reported he attended the Board of Governors reception and dinner with the members of the OBA Leadership Academy, August Board of Governors meeting, Bench and Bar Committee meeting, Professionalism Committee meeting, Kay County Bar Association meeting and the bar center east wing dedication. Governor Hixson reported he attended the Board of Governors reception and dinner with the Leadership Academy, August Board of Governors meeting, Professionalism Committee meeting, Boiling Springs Legal Institute, Canadian County Bar luncheon meeting/CLE seminar and the dedication of the bar center east wing. Governor McCombs reported he attended the Board of Governors reception and dinner with the Leadership Academy, Board of Governors meeting, McCurtain County Bar meeting and helped plan a year-end video CLE for McCurtain County. Governor Reheard reported she attended the Thursday evening event with Leadership Academy attendees, Friday August Board of Governors meeting, September Pittsburg County Bar meeting and the east wing dedication. Governor Souter reported he attended the dinner and reception for the Leadership Academy, August Board of Governors meeting and the Awards Committee meeting. Governor Stockwell reported she attended the August Board of Governors meeting, Awards Committee meeting, Cleveland County Bar Association Executive Committee regular meeting, CCBA Executive Committee special meeting, CCBA monthly meeting and the dedication of the bar center east wing. Governor Stuart, absent from the September meeting, submitted a written report that he attended the August Board of Governors meeting, OBA Board of Editors meeting, Awards Committee meeting and the Missouri Bar Association Annual Meeting in Kansas City.

REPORT OF THE YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION

Governor Warren reported she attended the August Board of Governors meeting, August YLD Board of Directors meeting and the planning conferences regarding Annual Meeting Casino Night. She shared details about the YLD receptions planned for new lawyers in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

LAW STUDENT DIVISION LIAISON REPORT

LSD Chair Janoe reported he attended the August Board of Governors meeting, participated in various phone and e-mail meetings of the Law Student Division.

SUPREME COURT LIAISON REPORT

Justice Taylor reported the swearing-in ceremony has changed to three separate ceremonies by law school to accommodate the large size crowd in the House of Representatives chamber at the State Capitol Building. The fall ceremony was formerly held in a church. He encouraged board members to attend. He reported Oct. 2 Executive Director Williams will present proposed rule changes to the Supreme Court in conference. Justice Taylor said the court is working on the court budget, not just the Supreme Court but for district courts as well and that proposed budget will be presented to the Oklahoma Legislature in November.

GENERAL COUNSEL REPORT

A written status report of the Professional Responsibility Commission and OBA disciplinary matters was submitted for the board’s review.

OBA ANNUAL MEETING UPDATE

President Conger reminded board members about luncheon speaker Jeffrey Toobin, plenary speaker Rita Murray and Dr. Robert Gorrell, who will speak at the President’s Prayer Breakfast.

BAR CENTER RENOVATION

President Conger said most board members were able to attend the Sept. 11 open house celebrating the east wing renovation, and bar members seemed to enjoy the event.

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY UPDATE

President Conger said background information about the Leadership Academy was put together for board members. He is encouraged that new leaders will result.

OBA TAXATION LAW SECTION BYLAWS AMENDMENTS

The board approved amendments recommended by the Taxation Law Section to its bylaws.

AWARDS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OBA AWARDS

The board approved the Awards Committee’s recommendations for OBA award recipients. Awards will be presented at the OBA Annual Meeting Nov. 19-21.

RESOLUTIONS

The board issued resolutions to the Carter County Bar Association, Mike and Christy Mordy and the Noble Foundation for their hospitality in hosting the Board of Governors in Ardmore.

STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCH

President Conger reported that the OBA staff will be treated to a catered lunch at the bar center on Dec. 2, and board members are invited to attend.

OBA CRUISE

President-Elect Parsley reported promotion has started for the 2009 CLE cruise to the western Caribbean. Family-friendly events were discussed.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board of Governors voted to meet in executive session. They met in executive session and voted to come out of session.

The Oklahoma Bar Association Board of Governors met for a special meeting at the Oklahoma Bar Center in Oklahoma City on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board of Governors voted to meet in executive session. They met in executive session and voted to come out of session.

RESIGNATION ACCEPTED

The board voted to accept the resignation of General Counsel Dan Murdock, which is effective Dec. 31, 2008.

NEXT MEETING

The board will meet at the Oklahoma Bar Center at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, 2008.