September 22, 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 1:55 PM. Present were Phyllis Haydel, Jane Mahoney, Anna Rominger, Rhoda Herzog, Jackie Watson, Fran Krizman and Edith Sandifer. Charles Brown has resigned. Minutes from the August meeting were approved as read.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Jane reports a balance of $5,198.73 in the checking account and $23,877.50 in the Building Fund. Anna moved we approve the report, seconded and carried.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Rhoda reports our membership now stands at 242 members

OLD BUSINESS
Tournaments. Phyllis reports the Gulf Shores January Sectional is cancelled.

NEW BUSINESS

Computer. The need for a new computer to replace the present one that is not working was discussed. Ed has been looking into the various options, including repairing the old one. Anna moved we authorize Ed to purchase a new one, not to exceed $700.00. Motion seconded and carried. 

Property Damage and Club Maintenance. The recent storm destroyed the awning, and the new fence was damaged by a falling tree. The roof gutters and down spouts need replacing. The insurance company will be notified for appraisals. 
A committee was appointed by Ed to get estimates on the repairs and to see to the overall restoration of the Bridge Center. Phyllis Haydel will serve as Chairman with Anna, Fran and Jackie as members.

Voting on District Director. The votes taken at at the August meeting have been received by ACBL and the results will be in On October 8th.

Slate of Officers. The nominating committee headed by Martha Steele has presented the following slate of officers for 2005: President, Phyllis Haydel, Vice President – Barbara Slaughter, Treasurer- Jane Mahoney, Secretary-Margaret Miller, Membership-Rhoda Herzog, Ex-Officio-Ed Stephens, Members at Large-Betty Strickland, Sue Hanlein and Martha Steele. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:55 PM.

Respectfully submitted,