Strategic Planning and Finance Committee
October 16-17, 2008
Seaview Room B/C
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Long Beach



PRESIDING:
Beth Peerce, 2008 Treasurer, SPF Chairman
Don Faught, Vice Chairman
Linda Harrison, Vice Chairman
Steve White, Committee Liaison

C.A.R. Staff:
Leslie Appleton-Young
Iqbal Bholat
Shui Yin Cheung
Don Flynn
Robert Kleinhenz


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
8:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.


I. Call To Order – Beth Peerce

II. Introductions

A. Welcome 2009 New Committee Members

III. Approval of Minutes, August 2008 Meeting

IV. State of the Organization

A. C.A.R. – Joel Singer, EVP
B. REBS – Gary Thomas, Chairman REBS Board of Directors
C. Local Associations – Nelson Janes, AE Committee
 
V. Financial Issues

A. 2008 – Review Projections and Financial Statements
B. 2009 Budget – Executive Committee Action Update
C. Investment Policy
D. Check Signatures
E. Other

VI. Reports

A. CALMLS– Mike Silvas, Chair
B. Josh Sharfman - RELAY

VII. C.A.R. Research Reports

A. 2008 Survey of California Home Sellers
B. 2008 Member Use and Technology
C. 2008 First-Time Buyer Survey

VIII. Input on 2009 Strategic Plan: Open to All C.A.R. Members (11:00 a.m.)

IX. Caucus Assignments for Thursday Night (if needed)

X. Other Business

A. SPF Forum - Friday, October 17, 1:00p – 2:00p, Convention Center, Room 204

XI. Adjourn


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.


I. Reconvene – Beth Peerce

II. Committee Issues/Reports

III. Feedback from Caucuses  (if needed)

IV. Other Business

A. Upcoming Meetings:
  1.  C.A.R. Leadership Briefing:  Tuesday, December 2   10:00a – 3:00p  Hilton LAX
  2.  SPF Brainstorming Meeting for 2009 Committee Members:  Tuesday, December 2 
            4:00p – 6:00p  Hilton LAX – followed by a committee dinner
            Wednesday, December 3:  7:30a – 12:30p (working lunch begins at 11:30a)

V. Adjourn