April 23, 2008

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

CALL TO ORDER

Vice President Nancy Hora called the meeting to order at 1:50 p.m. Present were Nancy, Margaret Miller, Ed Stephens, Nan Watson, and Bill Barton.

Absent: Barbara Slaughter, Fran Krizman, Jean White, and Bill McGlasson.

MINUTES

Minutes were accepted as published.

TREASURER’S REPORT.

The Treasurer’s Report for March was accepted as posted. Nan reported a total balance of $30,020.06 in our accounts, as of 4/23/08. All receipts from the Tournament, however, have not been turned in.

MEMBERSHIP

No report.

OLD BUSINESS

Regional Tournament: Nancy thanks everyone for all the help they gave.

NAOP games: Nancy reported that she will look into scheduling these games.

Friendship Game: There was some discussion concerning the annual Friendship Game with Fairhope. Ed mentioned that he had been approached by Art Meyers and Fairhope was willing to have it. After discussion of location (they had it last year), whose turn it was, date, and food, Nancy said she would talk to Fran and the manager of the Fairhope club about setting a date, choosing the location, handling food, etc..

Tax Return: Nan mentioned that we need to file a tax report which can be done on the internet. She will try to do that for us.

NEW BUSINESS

Web Site: Ed brought up our web site which has been maintained by Phil Purpura, who has also been absorbing the monthly fee of approximately $13.00 to maintain our website. After discussing the many issues of the website and its maintenance, a motion to take over the website failed for lack of a second. Ed also make the point that Phil no longer wants to do it. The Board asked Nan to ask Wachovia for a credit card for SABA, Unit 215’s checking account which she will do, so we can begin absorbing the cost. Nan said she would talk to her grandson and Nancy will talk with Phil about our website. No firm decision was made at this time.

Nominating Committee: Ed also reported that we need to get a nominating committee selected for next year.

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

Respectfully submitted,

Margaret Miller,

Secretary