October 25, 2006

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

CALL TO ORDER

Phyllis Haydel called the meeting to order at 1:50 p.m. Present were Phyllis, Barbara Slaughter, Ed Stephens, Margaret Miller, Bill McGlasson, Nan Watson, and Howard Deck. Absent were Nancy Hora, and Jean White.

MINUTES

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Nan reported the balance on hand as of 9/30/06 in the checking account is $6,481.19. The Building Fund balance is $22,107.04. .

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

Howard reported as of October 1, 2006, we have 231 members in Unit 215. Barbara reported the death of one of our members, Georgia Slaughter. Howard Deck will report this to ACBL. .

OLD BUSINESS

Sanctions and Sites for Tournaments: Phyllis reported that sanctions for the 2008 Regional and the October 2007 Sectional were approved. The sites listed are the Holiday Inn I 10 and the Riverview. Nancy will get bids and finalize the sites later. We can change the site if needed.

Incorporation of Mobile Bridge Center: Bill reminded members of the statement in the June 28, 06 minutes concerning incorporation. He went over the steps involved and reported that he had gone to the Probate Court and had some samples we could use. He reported we will need to pay $28.00 in court costs and $20.00 to the Secretary of State as we are a non-profit organization and need a new tax number. Other matters were discussed, the handling of financial matters, for ex. Following discussion, Barbara make the motion, seconded by Bill that we start the process of incorporating the Mobile Bridge Center. The motion passed unanimously. Phyllis appointed Bill chairman of the committee to oversee incorporating the Center. He accepted and it was agreed that he would get the forms required, and bring a draft to the Board at their November meeting. The goal is to present this to the membership at the December meeting.

New Sign for Mobile Bridge Center: Howard reported that he had met with Pro-Sign and brought up the Board’s concern that the sign should be easy to read. Howard presented other options, and after discussion, Bill moved and Barbara seconded the motion to select Option # 11 for our sign. That is, our sign will be black with white letters. The motion carried. In regards to placement of the sign, Howard said he would talk to the mortgage company next door.

NEW BUSINESS

Clean up of outside property: Concern about the trash on our property was the next item on the agenda. Howard agreed to contact Magnolia Mortgage regarding the cleanup of the truck and trash on their property, i.e., the east side of our building.

Health Concerns of Members: Bill presented a notice addressing health concerns. It was agreed that a notice addressing these concerns be posted on the internet, front door and the bulletin board. A copy of the notice is attached to these minutes.

Pay for Three Table Play: Discussion of whether we should pay winners when we only had three tables playing was discussed and brought to a vote. There were 3 for continuing, 2 against, and 1 abstention. Motion to pay for three-table-play passed.

Class Action Suit: A letter from HRH, Hilb, Rogal and Hobbs was distributed concerning our eligibility to receive $5.38 from this class action suit. Margaret will send in the letter.

Monthly Championship Game: The last item added to the agenda was the championship game. It is presently the first Saturday of each month, a motion (Ed/Bill) to move it from the first Saturday to the first Friday of each month, as Friday is the biggest game and thus would be the fairest thing to do, passed by a vote of 5-1. Phyllis will bring it up at the annual meeting.

Phyllis asked if there was any more new business, there being none, the meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Margaret Miller,

Secretary