February 25, 2004 Minutes of the Board of Director’s Meeting, Unit 215, South Alabama Bridge Assn. CALL TO ORDER President Ed Stephens called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. Present were Phyllis Haydel, Jane Mahoney, Anna Rominger, Jackie Watson and Charles brown. Guest was Howard MacDonald. Absent were Fran Krizman and Rhoda Herzog. Phyllis moved we dispense with the reading of the minutes, seconded and carried. The minutes were approved by those present. TREASURER’S REPORT Jane distributed copies of her report. Balance in the checking account as of 1/31/04 was $8,045.74; balance in the Building Fund as of 2/9/04 was $ 20,849.93. DISTRICT 10 MEETING Howard gave a brief report of the meeting held in Biloxi on Jan. 25th. He reports the top bracketed Knockouts at split Regionals will be handicapped. The next District meeting will be held in Nashville in late summer. District 7 will host the NABC in summer of 2005. OLD BUSINESS Tournaments Phyllis distributed copies of her report of the Gulf Shores Sectional held this month. The total profit was $1,357.27. It was noted that without the Sponsor donations of $1,500.00, we would have lost money. Special Games. The first Saturday in April has been designated a Unit Championship Game in which the Ace of Clubs and Mini McKinney awards will be given. Fence Replacement. Unanimous approval was given for a new fence to be placed along the same line as the present one. Estimated cost to be $1450.00. Master Point Leader Plaque. Ed reports the initial cost will be $65.00, and approximately $4.00 in subsequent years. It was moved and seconded that we order this. All approved. Income Tax. A CPA will be contacted by Jane to take care of this. NEW BUSINESS Porch Canopy. Ed Pointed out that the canopy is detioriating and will ask Cherokee to get replacement estimates. Renting the Club. The New Mobilians group would like to rent the club for Casino Night on October 23rd. Phyllis moved and all agreed to rent for $100.00 with the stipulation that cleanup will be completed. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 2.00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Anna Rominger, Secretary