January 24, 2007

 

 

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

 

CALL TO ORDER

President Fran Krizman called the meeting to order at 1:45 p.m.  Present were Fran,  Ed Stephens, Margaret Miller, William (Bill) McGlasson, Nan Watson, Jean White, Bill Barton, Nancy Hora and Barbara Slaughter.

 

MINUTES

The minutes of the last Board Meeting were read and approved.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT

Nan reported a balance-on-hand as of December 31, 2006, in the checking account of $6,265.23 and in the building fund a balance of $21,565.98.   A motion (Ed/Bill) to accept the report was approved.

 

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

Jean reported that we have 228 active members.

 

OLD BUSINESS

           

            Tournament Report:  Nancy reported that the sanction had been received for the Sectional Tournament which will be held the last week-end in October.(26th—28th).  Plans are to hold the games at the Abbie Byrd Senior Citizens Center. Nancy will provide a budget at a later meeting.  She also reported that we would host the ACBL-wide Instant Matchpoint Game on 9/19/2007.  The Board approved this request.  She requested Board approval for the 2/26/2007 ACBL-wide Senior Pair Game.  This was approved, pending approval by Marge Harrison.  And, Nancy requested Board approval to hold the Worldwide Bridge Contest on 6/2/2007, a Saturday.  This is a change from the original request to hold the game on Friday evening, 6/1/07.  The board approved the request to move the game from Friday night to Saturday afternoon. 

            The Grand National Team Unit Final will be held on March 11, 2007.

            The Regional Tournament Sanction was obtained for 3/31/07—4/5/07 with Shreveport.  

            Security Issues:  Fran said that we should be more aware of safety and security around the Club House and encouraged us to keep the front door locked especially at night.

            Incorporation of Mobile Bridge Club.   Bill reported that the Mobile Bridge Club is now incorporated and fees have been paid.  It was decided that the original copies would be kept in the safety deposit box.  The formulation of the by-laws is the next step.  After discussion of various options and issues that need to be addressed, the officers will bring a draft to the board at a later meeting.

 

           

           

 

NEW BUSINESS

           

Unit Friendship Awards and Game:  Ed brought up the Unit Friendship Game.  After much discussion about where to hold it, when to hold it, sponsor, start time and food, it was decided that Ed and Nancy would look into it and would call a board meeting at the appropriate time.

            Unit Championship Game:  Ed also mentioned that there was one Unit Championship Game not being used.  He suggested that we hold a game at the Mobile Bridge Club, Fairhope, and Gulf Shores at the same time.  After discussion, it was tabled.

Other items.   The secretary reported that a letter from ACBL dated 1/19/07 was received transferring a change of ownership of Daphne Bridge Buffs, club # 249359 from Phyllis Haydel to Janet Anderson. Ownership will officially change on February 17th.

 

The meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Margaret Miller,

Secretary