March 22, 2006

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 1:35 p.m. Present were Phyllis, Martha Steele, Jane Mahoney, Barbara Slaughter, and Ed Stephens.

Absent: Jean White, William (Bill) McGlasson, Howard Deck, and Margaret Miller.

MINUTES

The minutes were accepted as published.

TREASURER’S REPORT

The board reviewed the financial statement submitted by Jane. The balance as of 2/28/06 in the checking account is $7,565.13. Balance in the Building Fund on 2/11/06 was $21,975.97. Treasurer’s report was accepted.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

No report.

OLD BUSINESS

Sectional Tournament: Since we did not get the sanction application in to ACBL on time, we will have no sectional tournament in October, 2006. Plans will be made immediately for October Sectional in 2007.

Regional Tournament: The Board discussed the dates for the Regional Tournament. Shreveport, LA would like either March 31^st—April 5^th or April 6^th—April 13^th, 2008. We will try for April 6^th—13^th, provided it does not conflict with Gatlinburg.

Change of Bank Accounts. Jane is contacting various banks for the best deal; she will report back at next month’s meeting.

Discipline Committee. The Committee has not been able to meet due to illness of members and families.

NEW BUSINESS

Purchase of Property. Phyllis reported that Magnolia Mortgage contacted the club about purchasing part of our property. They were told to put their offer in writing and we would bring in up to the Board. We have not received a written offer as yet.

Traveler Problems. The Board discussed problems with travelers leaving the building and the length of time in which a score could be contested. No action was taken.

Clean-up Committee. The committee asked for permission to look into purchasing cabinets. They will bring estimates to the Board.

Adjournment. The motion to adjourn was made at 2:55 p.m. (Ed, Martha).

Respectfully submitted,

Margaret Miller, Secretary