March 28, 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 1:50 p.m.
Present were Fran, Bill Barton,
Nancy Hora, Bill McGlasson, Barbara Slaughter, Nan Watson, and Jean
White. Those absent were Margaret Miller
and Ed Stephens.
MINUTES
Copies of last month’s
minutes were distributed and approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Nan reported that the balance
on hand as of today is $4,739.29 (reduction mainly due to an insurance payment of over $1,000) and the
building fund balance is $21,603.44.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Jean reported that Patsy
Warner’s death will be listed in the “In Memoriam” section of the ACBL Bridge
Bulletin. Secondly, work is in progress
on a new Unit 215 Brochure which lists location of games, days/times,
directors, etc.
OLD BUSINESS
Friendship Game - Nancy Hora expressed her
appreciation for all the cooperation and participation in the Friendship Game
that was held on March 26 in Fairhope.
It was a consensus by all that the event was very successful. Nan Watson suggested that name tags would be
helpful for future events.
Sectional Tournament October - Nancy reported expected
estimates of 125 tables and $5,400 expenses for the October Sectional at
the Abbie Byrd Senior Citizens Center.
She also suggested that the caddies be responsible for the coffee. Tentative starting times and meals were also
discussed. Nancy mentioned other
upcoming games: charity games would be
planned for May and possibly in the fall, NAOP games would be in June, July and
August, and World Wide game in June.
Incorporation of Mobile Bridge Center Club - Bill McGlasson reviewed by-laws of another
unit that had incorporated. It was
decided that we needed further legal council regarding incorporation procedures
before making any final decisions. Nan
mentioned that we will not have to file income tax since we did not take in
$20,000 in 2006.
Purchase of New Chairs - In addition to this
suggested purchase at last month‘s meeting, Bill McGlasson presented a Facility
Improvement Recommendations list of various items to be considered for purchase
and/or repairs. He asked that the board
contact him for any other suggestions to add to the list. No decisions were made for immediate
action. Covering of holes in the
driveway was completed on March 10.
NEW BUSINESS
Use of Bridge Club by Non-ACBL Members - Nancy
Hora said she had been approached by non-ACBL party bridge players for use of
our facility on Friday evenings (excluding our birthday night). It was general consensus of the board that
this not be done due to cost involved (utilities, etc.) and insurance.
Jean reported that Howard Deck had expressed interest in
the club having a 0 to 500 game once a week.
This did not meet approval of the board, but it was suggested by Bill
Barton that a novice game be considered for Saturdays (same time as our regular
game - 12:30 p.m.), with a point range
of 0-200. We would have two groups meeting on Saturday with one director for
both. The group that contacted Nancy
Hora would be welcome to attend. Jean
will ask Howard to check for interest in this game.
New Membership List - Nancy Hora asked if we had a
new list of members. Barbara Slaughter
suggested that when published, the list be in book form. Jean
advised that she was looking into this matter.
The meeting was adjourned at
3:17 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean White
Acting Secretary