November 23, 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 1:55 p.m.  Present were Phyllis, 
Barbara Slaughter, Ed Stephens, Margaret Miller, and Howard Deck.  Guest:  Larry Miles. 
Absent:  Sue Hanlein, Martha Steele, Jane Mahoney, and Betty Strickland,   

MINUTES
Minutes were accepted as written and published.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Phyllis presented treasurer’s report in Jane’s absence.  Ed suggested that we pay 
attention to the phone bill.  Phyllis will communicate this to Jane. 

MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Howard reported that we now have 237 members. 

OLD BUSINESS
Fall Regional Tournament Report:  Phyllis reported that we had 474.5 tables this time; 
down 300 tables from last time and Phyllis distributed a Tournament Balance Sheet.  
For the record, Ed presented a Treasurer’s report comparing Income and Expenses for the 
last two years, i.e., 2004 and 2005.  Ed moved, Howard seconded, that we move $5,000 
back to the building fund as we get interest on that money.  Motion carried. The Board 
thanked Ed for his report.
Sunday games:  Following discussion, Phyllis will announce at the annual meeting that 
the Board would like to hold a Swiss Teams Game at 1:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of 
each month.  We have a sanction for this game.  Phyllis will direct.  Must come in teams.

Request from ACBL Library Sale:  A link to the ACBL library book sale is on our web 
site now.
Nominating Committee:  The Nominating Committee consisting of Jane Mahoney and Martha 
Steele presented the following slate for 2005-2006: President, Phyllis Haydel; Vice 
President, Barbara Slaughter; Secretary, Margaret Miller; Members at Large, Jean White, 
Martha Steele, Howard Deck, William McGlasson and Past President, Ed Stephens.

NEW BUSINESS
Lessons:  Larry Miles has agreed to offer lessons at no charge on Friday mornings, 
9 a.m. from January until the end of March.  He will post topics.  The first topic 
in January will be Minimum Opening Bids.  The Board approved the purchase of a white 
board to mount on the back wall for teaching.
2006 Sectionals:  The question was raised, “Do we want to hold 2 Sectionals in 2006?”  
Following discussion, Howard moved that our unit hold only one sectional/year in the 
fall and that we start on Thursday night (give us an extra day).  Barbara seconded 
the motion.  Motion carried.
Ed mentioned the possibility of our hosting a Regional every three years, as attendance 
is low, i.e., lack of support from our own players, and lack of interest from the 
Eastern Shore.  A motion was made and seconded (Howard/Barbara) to present to the 
membership at the Annual Meeting our concerns, and in light of those concerns that 
the Board recommends we discontinue Regionals in this Unit.  The motion passed 
unanimously. 

Adjourned 2:50 p.m.

Respectively submitted,



Margaret Miller
Secretary