July 26, 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 2:15 p.m. Present were Phyllis, Jean White, Barbara Slaughter, Ed Stephens, Howard Deck, and Jane Mahoney. Those absent were Martha Steele, Margaret Miller, and Bill McGlasson.

MINUTES

Copy of last month’s minutes was not available. The board had already read the minutes and accepted them as published on-line.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Jane reported that the balance in our checking account as of 6/30/06 was $6,919.61 and the building fund had a balance of $22,047.37 as of 7/10/06. Ed made a motion to accept the report, and it was seconded by Jean. Motion carried.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

Howard reported that as of 6/30/06, we had 226 members. He also reported that our membership was down one-half percent and that the average age was 70.

OLD BUSINESS

Purchase of Game Timing Device - Howard presented information on two tournament clocks to be considered for purchase (one for $171 and another for $405). After discussion, Howard made a motion that we purchase the smaller one for $171. Jane seconded and the motion carried.

Incorporation of Mobile Bridge Center Club -This item was tabled.

New Sign for Club House - Jean reported that she had talked with the City of Mobile Probate Court regarding a new sign for the club house. Our club will be allowed to have a sign no larger than 5’ x 5’ on the right-of-way. The sign must be three feet off the ground. The sign designer and installer would be responsible for getting a permit. He must be licensed and bonded. Howard Deck will follow up on this matter.

NEW BUSINESS

Purchase of New Chairs - Phyllis suggested that the board consider purchasing new chairs for the club, with one arm chair at each table. This item was tabled.

Replacement of Board Member, Martha Steele - Martha is no longer a member of ACBL and is not eligible to be a board member, nor a director. It was decided to leave this position open until December.

Quarterly Club Championship Games - Barbara suggested that the dates of these games be put in the club newsletter. Phyllis will ask directors to set and post these dates. Barbara also asked why the Unit Championship game was always held on Saturday (the day of lowest attendance). Phyllis replied that due to it being a Unit game, it was held on Saturdays, allowing other clubs in our Unit to attend.

Club Rules - The Disciplinary Committee will meet in August to discuss rules for cell phones. Ed also mentioned that directors should enforce rules on cell phones and also late arrival to games.

Club Directors - Ed suggested that we encourage people to take the director’s test.

Insurance - Ed will check on club insurance and insurance forms. Phyllis noted that our Board members are insured by Met Life, but directors are not.

Cards and Bidding Boxes - Phyllis said that cards are routinely replaced and that it was the director’s responsibility to replace them. Howard will check on cost of refills for the bidding boxes.

Director’s Meetings - Jean asked if our club had director meetings. Phyllis replied that we did not, but that it might be looked into in the future - maybe one or two each year.

Nominating Committee - Barbara and Ed will be responsible for selecting a Nominating Committee.

A motion was made (Ed, Jean) to adjourn the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Jean White

Acting Secretary