February 22, 2013 - Oregon State Bar

Minutes – Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
January 11, 2013 Page 2
4. Section Budgets for 2013
Mr. Wegener reported that six sections have fund balances in excess of $20,000. The
committee instructed Mr. Wegener to send the 2013 budgets of the sections with the largest
fund balances to the BOG representative of those sections so they can discuss the section’s
position on its respective fund balance.
5. Update on Tenants and Vacant Space at the Bar Center
Report only. No discussion at the meeting.
6. New Topic – the OSB Database
Mr. Wegener provided additional information about the existing database and the need for a
new platform for the bar’s best opportunity to provide services and support to members using
technology. The Committee was supportive of the plan to replace the existing database and
program software. Mr. Wegener reported the project will require a thorough evaluation and
analysis of existing internal systems and operations and alternative products, and will be
several months before any information about the cost and product would be available.
7. Financial Issues to Face in 2013 and Beyond
Report only. No discussion at the meeting.
8. Next Committee meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 21, 2013, the day prior to the Board of
Governors meeting in Salem. Due to the scheduled sessions with the investment management
firms, the committee meeting will be 90 minutes.