Unit
143 Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday,
February 11, 2004
A
meeting of the Unit 143 Board was held at 7:00
p.m. on Wednesday,
February 11, 2004 at the Olivette
Community
Center . In attendance were Board
members Sandy Becker, Cheryl Davis, Mary Hruby, Bob
Janis , Bill Kauffman, Don
Kerry , Jennifer Luner, Tom
Oppenheimer , and John Samsel,
with Rod Van Wyk
presiding.
The
January Minutes were corrected to include Sandy Becker
in attendance and approved.
I.
Corresponding Secretary's Report (distributed by Rod)
A. The ACBL emailed sanctions for 2004 Unit
games January 12. Club directors should contact Jack
for a sanction number if holding a unit game.
B.
A report for the ACBL listing the board's officers
and members and responsibilities was completed Feb.
10 th .
II.
Treasurer's Report
A.
Tom passed around a copy of the bank statement
as requested.
B.
Tom reviewed the P & L, which shows a loss
of $3,342, the Balance Sheet and the General Ledger.
C.
Tom was able to order new checks at a price
far lower than previously anticipated.
III.
Tournaments/Events
A.
January Sectional:
1.
Finances: Mike reported that we lost just under
$1,000. We were able to save money as two of the
directors (Kettermans) are married and drove together
rather than flying. Mike is still working on the
director situation for the future. We will decide
after the August Regional if it will be necessary
to raise fees at next year's sectionals.
2.
Emergencies: There is currently no way to reach
someone at St. Charles if there is a problem. Tom
will investigate having the bridge business number
forwarded for special events.
3.
Restrooms: the hygiene situation was much
improved.
4.
Complaint about smoking: There was one letter
of complaint about smokers not following the rules
to smoke outside despite the directors having made
many announcements. There was a suggestion to post
"No Smoking" signs and to investigate rooms in the
lower level for a smoking area.
B.
March 199er:
1.
Mary reported that she has purchased 12 new card
tables.
2.
Flyers and postcards are out and she has already
received reservations for 20 tables. The room will
hold 31. Debbie Ettel will assist Mary.
C.
Tournament conflicts:
1.
There was an overlap between STAC and Saluki Swiss
and Springfield and Robinson were scheduled on the
same weekend.
2. The District board tries for no conflicts but
ACBL sanctions the tournaments and refuses to take
an active role in spreading them out.
IV.
Committee Reports
A.
PR: John questioned the use of postcards mailed
vs. flyers handed out as the mailing costs are so
high. The Board felt the postcards were worth the
expense.
B
Website: Jennifer asked for Board members to
help submit news in a timely fashion. There was a
discussion about Grand National registration via the
web.
C.
Pro-Am for 0-49ers: Sandy has gathered some
Life Masters willing to participate. He suggests playing
together twice in two months and then having an event.
D.
Directory: A motion to distribute the directory free
was defeated. Mary and Sandy will get copies to the
directors for sale. Bob Janis will still send copies
free to new members.
V.
New Business
A.
Naming events at Regional: The Board discussed the
need to develop a policy, especially to differentiate
between member and business ads.
B.
Newcomer Game: A motion to raise the point range from
0-49 to 0-99 was defeated. The Board commended Donna
Coker for her success to date.
C.
Board Elections: There was a discussion about making
changes in the process. It was pointed out that according
to B(3) we are supposed to publicize the names of
the nominees. It was agreed that we need more publicity
about the whole issue. Bill Kauffman will prepare
a piece. Rod will ask Jack if he has a list of the
Unit 143 honorary members.
There
being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
8:45 p.m.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Cheryl
Davis
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