MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
AMERICAN CONTRACT BRIDGE LEAGUE
OF
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by president Ken Llacera at
PRESENT: Nancy Driscoll, Lois Henry, Elena Laborde-Bishop, Ken Llacera, Carol Maggipinto, Mary Peterson, Diana Schilling, Nancy Wainer, & Dick Wasserstrom. ABSENT: Joyce Martin, Charlie Pender, Barbara Shepardson, & Don Seldeen
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the
SECTIONAL STATUS:
Surf’s Up Sectional - October 13-14. Dick mailed flyers to area clubs within the district. Sign-ups for setup and take down are posted. Barbara Shepardson will make food arrangements, and Dolly Bass will handle drinks.
Rising Stars 299er Sectional -
March 8-9,
OLD BUSINESS:
2008 Unit Elections – Ken Llacera announced that he would not serve as president again next year due to personal reasons. He will continue to manage our website, electronically publish the newsletter and serve on the Financial Committee. Nancy Wainer suggested he continue to attend Board meetings next year due to the number of new Board members even though he would not be a Board member (note: Any club member may attend a Board meeting). A motion was approved that Unit elections be finalized at the November 10 Unit Game, followed by a brief annual club meeting. This will allow time for an organizational meeting of new board members prior to December.
99er Game – Nancy
Driscoll will direct beginning September 20, at
SCBC Volunteer Day at NABC – Don Seldeen prepared transportation information and ride sharing sign-ups, which will be posted after the Surf’s Up Sectional. Hotel Fusion is an affordable alternative, a few blocks from the Marriott Hotel (approx. $65/night).
Uneven Paving & Inadequate Rear Lighting- The hedge trimming is complete and visibility has improved. Mary Peterson will ask Harold Rodgers to write the owner describing nearly falling on the uneven pavement. Charlie and Nancy Driscoll will install the bathroom blinds, purchased by Mary at the request of players, to ensure privacy.
Expense Sharing Agreement – Elena will chair a group to revise the agreement.
Back Entry Improvements – Charlie will provide buckets, with sand for cigarette butts.
Club Improvement Fund – It was agreed to modify the skylight (slats to regulate winter sun), & to purchase a floor fan out of the $385.00 remaining in the fund. Charlie will keep construction costs below $150, and will locate a floor fan.
District Elections – A motion was approved to elect Nancy Ferguson, Stu Goodgold, and Richard Meffley. Ken will mail our ballot.
ACBL Charity designation by Unit 550 – Diana will sign the form and mail to ACBL designating Jacob’s Heart for $144, as selected by Robin and Phil.
NEW BUSINESS:
Club Owner’s Meeting – There was no meeting this month.
Dolores Abrams Game Qualifications – Mary Peterson offered to put together a narrative of Dolores’s history, and to write the rules and qualifications for the game. We agreed to re-institute the tradition of cake and a champagne toast in Dolores’s honor next year.
Member’s Letter – Diana to check if author agrees to posting the letter of appreciation for two club members, and sending a copy to each of the referred players.
TREASURER’S FINANCIAL
REPORT:
The Income/Expense and net worth reports were reviewed. The budget will be reviewed at October’s meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Membership – All plaques will be updated with recent winners.
Facilities –John Hadley will give us an estimate enable the kitchen plumbing to bypass the grease trap. This will reduce the smell from the accumulation of waste in the trap.
Hospitality – November’s Unit game is designated “Director Appreciation”. Mary is in charge of hospitality, and we will encourage all Directors to come & play for free.
NEXT BOARD MEETING:
Respectfully submitted
Diana Schilling