November 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 2:05 p.m.  Present were Phyllis,  Ed Stephens, Margaret Miller, William (Bill) McGlasson, Nan Watson, Jean White, Howard Deck, and Nancy Hora.   Absent was Barbara Slaughter.

 

MINUTES

A motion (Ed/Bill) to accept the minutes as published was approved by all.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT

Nan distributed the treasurer’s report.  As of 10/31/06 the balance-on-hand in the checking account is $7,111.14; the building fund has a balance of $22,128.04.  

 

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

We have 225 members.

 

HOSPITALITY REPORT

Jean reported that she had sent 13 greeting cards.  She encouraged members to let her know of things appropriate for her to send cards.

 

OLD BUSINESS

           

            Building Sign.  Howard reported on the status of the building sign.  The sign is 2-sided, 2’ by 4’.  The cost for the sign, including installation, is $618.  Howard moved we accept Pro-Sign’s proposal and that the funds be taken from the Building Fund.  Ed seconded the motion.  Motion passed by a vote of 6-1.       

Trash Removal from Property.  Bill has been working on getting the trash cleaned up around our building.  He reported that the city will inspect, but not remove trash. The clean-up is in progress, but he got an extension until 12/10/06.  For $10.00 we can dump our trash at Dirt, Inc.  The treasurer will write a check for that amount. In the future we can put our trash out for regular pick-up.   Bill also mentioned that Magnolia Mortgage will put up a sign by the mail box, concerning illegal dumping; also Connie Hudson at her quarterly meeting, November 30th, will emphasize illegal dumping.  And, Bill wants to set up a work date at the club to clean up.  After the sign has gone up and after Connie Hudson’s meeting, it was moved and approved that we re-visit this issue at a later meeting.

            Incorporation of Mobile Bridge Center.  Bill presented a Draft of the incorporation notice for the Mobile Bridge Club.  At the time the Articles of Incorporation of the Mobile Bridge Club are presented, we will need to play the Probate Court $20.00 and $23.00 to Secretary of State.  Also, we need to write the by-laws and they should be specific.  A discussion of our name—Mobile Bridge Club or Mobile Bridge Center followed.  Bill moved and Nan seconded the motion that we be named the Mobile Bridge Club.  The motion passed by a vote of 4-2-1.  A second motion by Margaret, seconded by Jean was made that the Board approve the incorporation of the Mobile Bridge Club as presented in the Draft.  The motion was approved unanimously.  The Draft will list Bill as the registered agent and he will list the upcoming officers as the Board of Directors.

            Notice of Decision from ACBL Board.  Phyllis reported that ACBL had reviewed and approved the action taken by our Board on the Disciplinary decision taken last year.

           

NEW BUSINESS

           

            Time of Annual Meeting.  Phyllis asked if the business meeting should be first at the annual meeting scheduled for December 9th.  It was agreed that the meeting would be held first.  She will email the information concerning the annual meeting to Dorothy Otto for distribution to the other clubs.  And a notice will be placed on our website.  It was also mentioned, that the website should state that only the Wednesday and Friday games are regularly stratified, if possible, at the Mobile Bridge Club.

            Unit Championship Game.  The Board was asked to revisit the change that was voted in at a previous meeting and to resend the action taken, i.e., Unit Championship games will be held on Fridays.  After discussion, Bill moved, Howard seconded, the motion that the odd—numbered months championship games be held on Fridays and the even—numbered months championship games be held on Saturday.  Motion passed unanimously.

            Other items.   Jean commented that some notices concerning special games are difficult to find and suggested they be noted on the west bulletin board making them more visible.  It was also announced that the Sectional Tournament at Club (STAC) games will be held on Wednesday and Friday, December 13th and 15th.

 

Phyllis expressed her appreciation for the hard work by the members of the Board. She reported it has been a good year and she has enjoyed working with the Board.  Ed, speaking for the Board, thanked Phyllis for a good job as president.

 

The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Margaret Miller,

Secretary