September 27, 2006

 

Minutes of the Board of Director’s Meeting, Unit 215, South Alabama Bridge Assn.

 

CALL TO ORDER

Ed Stephens conducted the meeting and called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.  Phyllis Haydel and Barbara Slaughter were unable to attend.  Present were Ed, Margaret Miller, Bill McGlasson, Nancy Hora, and Jean White.  Those absent were Phyllis, Barbara, and Howard Deck.

 

MINUTES

A motion (Jean/Nancy) to dispense with the reading of last month’s minutes was approved; they were accepted as published.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT

No report.  Ed reported that Nan Watson had agreed to accept the Treasurer’s position on the Board next year.   

 

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

Jean reported for Howard Deck as of September 1, 2006, we have 223 members in Unit 215, according to ACBL records. 

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Tournament clock:  Jean White reported for Howard that the bridge timer purchased on July 28th from ACBL, was installed September 19th—20th and that two of our directors, Marge Harrison and Howard MacDonald, were given verbal instructions for its use.  Detailed written instructions are in a white binder labeled Bridge Timer on the director’s desk.

 

            New Sign for Club House:  Howard also reported that he visited “Sign Pro” about the sign that needs to be replaced in front of the Club House.  He sent eight proofs for the Board to consider and if possible, make a decision.  The Board likes the font of # 7, but recommends that the sign be easy to read, with a lot of contrast, for ex, if the sign could be white with black  letters they would prefer that. 

 

Treasurer:  A motion was made (Bill/Jean) that effective immediately, Nan Watson, be acting treasurer until the election in December.  Motion passed unanimously.

           

Nominating Committee’s Report:  Ed presented the preliminary slate of officers from the nominating committee.  The Slate of Officers for Unit 215, South Alabama Bridge Association, for 2007, are President, Fran Krizman; Vice President, Nancy Hora; Secretary, Margaret Miller; Treasurer, Nan Watson; Membership, Howard Deck; Ex-Officio, Ed Stephens; At-Large, Jean White, William (Bill) McGlasson and Barbara Slaughter.  A motion was made (Jean/Nancy) that the Board approve, subject to the full nominating committee’s review, the slate of officers presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

           

Christmas Party:  A motion (Bill/Margaret) to hold the Christmas Party and Annual Meeting on Saturday, December 9, 2006 was approved unanimously.

           

Incorporating the Mobile Bridge Center:  Bill suggested that we return to the issue of incorporating the Bridge Center, an issue raised at a previous board meeting. After discussion, a motion (Ed/Bill) was made to place it on the October Board of Directors Meeting and invite all members to attend and offer their advice to the Board.  Motion carried.  Ed suggested that we post a notice informing members that the transfer of the ownership of the building and grounds from Unit 215 to the Mobile Bridge Club will be discussed at the October Meeting of the Board of Directors and all members are invited to attend.

           

NEW BUSINESS

           

Club Appreciation Month: Nancy announced that October was Club Appreciation Month and that special games would be held on Wednesday, October 04th, Thursday, October 12th, Friday, October 20th, and Saturday, October 28th.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Margaret Miller,

Secretary