November 17, 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 1:50 PM. Present were Phyllis Haydel, Jane Mahoney, Anna Rominger, Rhoda Herzog, Jackie Watson, Fran Krizman and Edith Sandifer. Minutes from the October meeting were approved as read. TREASURER’S REPORT Jane reported a balance in the checking account of $3,074.07, and $23,893.65 in the Building Fund. After some discussion of the various items on the report, it was approved. MEMBERSHIP Unit membership now stands at 239. Rhoda said she has sent welcome letters and game schedules to new members. OLD BUSINESS Tournaments. Phyllis reports the Fall Sectional was an overall success. Total table count was 179 and we made a profit of $234.14. The June ‘05 Sectional will be held at Las Brisas on the Bay; the Senior Center is not available at that time. The Fall ’05 Split Regional will be held at the old Adams Mark Hotel downtown. Property Damage The check from the Insurance Company ($4,984.20) has been received. The Canopy will be ordered now and will be installed as soon as possible. Due to the increased demand for repair work and supplies, the gutter replacement has been delayed. Improvement Upgrade Committee. Fran will call for estimates for repairing an apparent roof leak in the area of the women’s bathroom. Other improvements will have to wait until we have the major problems corrected. The Board is advised to be prepared for a possible special meeting for needed funds to improve the Club. NEW BUSINESS Phyllis would like to have the monthly Saturday Unit Championship game designated as a party day, with players bringing snacks to supplement offerings by the Club. Rhoda moved that we authorize Phyllis to spend up to $50.00 for refreshments. Motion carried. Pro Am Game. Ed would like to begin having a monthly Pro Am game on a Sunday or another selected time. Discussion followed. No decision made at this time. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:10 PM Respectfully submitted, Anna Rominger, Secretary