March 26, 2008

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 1:40 p.m.  Present were Fran, Nancy Hora, Margaret Miller, Ed Stephens, Jean White, Nan Watson, and Bill Barton.

Absent: Barbara Slaughter, and Bill McGlasson.

MINUTES

Minutes were accepted as published.   

TREASURER’S REPORT.

The Treasurer’s Report for February is posted.  Nan reported as of March 25^th, there is $9,055.18 in the checking account and $17,996.29 in the building fund.  The Treasurer’s Report was accepted.

MEMBERSHIP

No report.

OLD BUSINESS

Regional Tournament:  Nancy gave an update on the upcoming split Regional with Shreveport.  First, she reported that Howard Deck will oversee the setting up of tables at the Ashbury Suites. Set up will start at 9:00 a.m. Monday morning, March 31^st.  Nancy has the Stanchions for marking sections.  Hospitality room will be open 45 minutes before each game. The key is to be picked up at the front desk and left at the front desk for the next shift. Coffee, soft drinks, and water will be available.  Participants may order lunch for $6.00 which will include a sandwich, chips, cookie, and a drink. The hotel will make and sell the sandwiches. Lunch will be provided on Saturday.  The Chamber of Commerce will provide restaurant guides which will be available at the Registration desk.  All reserved rooms have been rented.  We hope for a good turn out.

Emergency Numbers:  the Board has recommended that we get a book and make it available to members so they can list phone number/s to call in case of an emergency.  Jean volunteered to get the book.

NEW  BUSINESS

Psychic Bids:  The use of Psychic Bids was brought up.   After review of the by-laws and discussion, no action was taken.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Margaret Miller,

Secretary