August 24, 2005 Minutes of the Board of Director’s Meeting, Unit 215, South Alabama Bridge Assn. CALL TO ORDER President Phyllis Haydel called the meeting to order at 1:50 p.m. Present were Phyllis, Barbara Slaughter, Martha Steele, Jane Mahoney, Betty Strickland, Ed Stephens, and Howard Deck. Absent were, Sue Hanlein and Margaret Miller, MINUTES Jane moved and Howard seconded to dispense with the reading of the minutes of July 27, 2005. Motion carried. TREASURE’S REPORT The board checked the financial report submitted by Jane. A motion by Martha to accept the report was seconded by Barbara. Motion carried. MEMBERSHIP REPORT Membership report by Howard was approved. OLD BUSINESS Fall Regional Tournament Report: Barbara reported that we have 20 new tables; tournament is coming together. Property Damage: Barbara said that the gutters have been installed. Ed discussed drainage from the gutters. Update of Clubhouse: No report. NEW BUSINESS Letter from Bill Cook, District 10 representative, will be at our meeting in September Phyllis reported on a letter she received offering to provide Web service to buy books and material, as well as check authenticity before putting it on the Web site. Ed moved for approval, seconded by Martha. Motion carried. Ed asked that we appoint someone to head up the nominating committee for next year. Phyllis will appoint someone. Jane accepted the chairmanship. Ed recommended we hold the annual meeting on Saturday, December 10, 2005. Barbara seconded. Motion approved. There being no more business, Ed made motion to adjourn, Barbara seconded. Respectfully submitted, Margaret Miller, Secretary