July 23, 2003

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

CALL TO ORDER

President Ed Stephens called the meeting to order at 1:35 PM. Present were Phyllis 
Haydel, Jane Mahoney, Anna Rominger, Jackie Watson, Fran Krizman, Judy Kiper,
 and Edith Sandifer. Absent Was Rhoda Herzog.
Minutes from the June meeting were read and approved with the following correction:  
The Fall date for the 2005 Regional was approved by the Board.

TREASURERS REPORT

Jane distributed copies of the report.  Balance in the checking account as of June 30th was 
$7,882.07.  Balance in the Building Fund is $20,813.83.

OLD BUSINESS

Fall Tournament.  An estimated expense report for the Fall Tournament distributed by 
Phyllis shows a profit of $126.00, based on 170 tables in play.  After some discussion, the 
Board approved the proposed budget.  Volunteers are needed to take care of Hospitality.  
Nancy Hora and Judy Kiper have agreed to help find volunteers.

October 2005 Regional.  The dates of Oct. 24 thru 30 have been  selected.  The Adams 
Mark and Lafayette Hotels have offerred reasonable room rates, based on a certain . 
number of room rentals.  Gulf Shores is also being considered.

2004 Spring  Sectional Phyllis suggested the end of May or early June.  The Board feels 
either time is fine. A definite date will be set soon.

Web Site. Since a credit card has yet to be obtained due to a fee demand by the banks 
thus far contacted, Phyllis will ask Ernest to purchase the program, the cost to be 
refunded by the Treasurer.  Fran agreed to check further into obtaining a card without an 
annual fee.

Outside Maintenance. The need for replacing the fence was discussed, specifically the 
correct placement of the fence. Fran offerred to contact the known owner of property 
adjacent to the fence with the possibility of purchasing that area.
Cherokee White, now Building Manager, will address the other items in question.  

NEW BUSINESS

Nominating Committee. Ed reported that Christie Sellers has agreed to be Chairman.
January Tournament in Gulf Shores.  Ed presented a 2004 Budget Proposal. After some 
discussion, the Budget was approved by the Board. Phyllis will present it to Jim Roberts 
with instructions that any additional income he obtains is to be used toward the Budget.

Club Income/Expense. Ed presented comparison figures of Income and Expenses
 for 2002 and 2003 (first 5 mos.). This shows that unless we are able to attract new 
players, our total income from club games will continue to fall below prior year numbers.  
In view of this the need for increased paying fee was discussed.  It was noted that the 
present fee is below that of most venues.  Phyllis moved that that we increase the fee to 
$3.00 starting August 1st. Anna seconded and motion carried.

Advertising.  Ed read a letter from Ernest requesting $500.00 for advertising, to be 
matched by ACBL with $250.00. A motion was made and carried that we do so.

Future Events.  A representative from the Convention Center has contacted Ed to propose 
our hosting the NABC here in Mobile at some future date. He will come to the Club to 
present  his offer on August 6th after the game.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:10 PM.

Respectfully submitted,


Anna Rominger, 
Secretary