February 22, 2006

Minutes of the Board of Director’s Meeting, Unit 215, South Alabama Bridge Assn.

CALL TO ORDER

President Phyllis Haydel called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Present were Phyllis, Martha Steele, Jane Mahoney, William (Bill) McGlasson, Barbara Slaughter, Ed Stephens, Howard Deck, and Margaret Miller.

Guest: Howard McDonald.

Absent: Jean White

MINUTES

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved (Jane, Bill).

TREASURER’S REPORT

The board reviewed the financial statement submitted by Jane. The balance as of 1/31/06 in the checking account is $8,275.87. Balance in the Building Fund on 2/11/06 was $21,959.79. A motion was made (Ed, Margaret) to accept the treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

Howard Deck reported the unit has a total of 236 members and that he has written letters to seven first time players awarding them a free play, and most of them have been used.

OLD BUSINESS

Sectional Tournament: Phyllis reported that they are still looking for a place to hold the tournament. Barbara reported on the Holiday Inn Tillman’s Corner. There are still details to be addressed with them. She will call them back and also contact Howard Johnson’s. There was also some discussion about the date of the Birmingham Sectional and the possible impact their game might have on our game, since they are both scheduled for the same week-end. Phyllis will call Charlie and discuss this with him.

Soil Erosion under the slab.

Bill reported that Hughes Irrigation had repaired the erosion problem under the slab for $675.00 and it is guaranteed for 1 year. Bill reported that the problem is now manageable. He also requested that we sod the ground beside the building and put down soaker hoses. The cost would run $181.00 for sod plus the cost of soaker hoses. A motion (Margaret, Barbara) was made in support of Bill’s request. The motion carried (6-1).

Change of Bank Accounts. No report. Report will be given at a later date.

Discipline Committee. The board was asked to elaborate on the charge to the discipline committee, i.e., what issues need to be addressed. After discussion, is was concluded that the committee, composed of the most resent past presidents, is free to discuss those issues they feel should be included in a club police such as lateness, cell phones, zero tolerance and other issues the committee thinks should be addressed.

NEW BUSINESS

District 10 report. Howard McDonald presented a report on the recent District Meeting in Nashville. Howard reported that no decision on the recipient of the proceeds from the charity game was made at the meeting. Howard will accept suggestions. He was thanked for his report.

Clean up Day. Martha brought up the issue of cleaning, organizing, and straightening up the bridge center. After discussion, it was suggested that Martha and Barbara will present a recommendation at a later meeting.

The motion to adjourn was made at 3:05 p.m. (Howard, Jane).

Respectfully submitted,

Margaret Miller, Secretary