August 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 1:10 PM. Present were Phyllis Haydel, Jane Mahoney, Jackie Watson, Rhoda Herzog and Edith Sandifer. Absent were Anna Rominger, Fran Krizman and Charles Brown. The minutes from the July meeting were approved as read. TREASURER’S REPORT Jane reported a balance of $3,921.91 in the checking account, and $23,873.33 in the Building Fund. MEMBERSHIP REPORT Rhoda reported total membership is now 240 members OLD BUSINESS Tournaments. Phyllis states hospitality volunteers are needed for the October Sectional. As stated last month, there are no plans underway for the Gulf Shores Sectional. Yard Maintenance. Discussion arose regarding the present arrangement. The Board feels the cost is too high and it was suggested that we try to find another yard man who will fill our needs at a lower cost. Fran moved that we do so, Jackie seconded and motion carried. Bill Barton will see to this. NEW BUSINESS District Director Election Each Board member present received a ballot to mark, fold and put into a small envelope, seal, and then place in a larger envelope to be sent to ACBL Anna and Fran voted absentee earlier. SAM’S CLUB membership. A new card has been purchased for Club use only Annual Meeting The Annual meeting and Christmas Party will be held on December 11, 2004. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:25 PM Respectfully submitted, Anna Rominger, Secretary / Jane Mahoney