|
Minutes
Unit
143 Board Meeting
January
11, 2006
(approved
Feb 15, 2006)
Jennifer
Luner called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Present were
Mary Hruby, John Samsel, Donna Pedrotti, Don Weber, Ed Hale,
Bob Wheeler, Sheryl Finkenstadt, and Mark Ludwig. Absent were
Bob Janis, Suzi Shymanski-Moore, Sandy Becker and Sasanka
Ramanadham. Present as a special presenter was Charles Ries.
December
Minutes
Motion
by Donna Pedrotti, second by Mary Hruby to approve the previously
issued Rev.1 Minutes of the December 14 meeting. Approved.
The
Corresponding Secretary's Report was read by Jennifer
Luner
Treasurer's
Report
In
the absence of Bob Janis, the report was presented by Jennifer
Luner. Some comments were raised on the P/L forecast. These
will be given to Bob so he can issue a revised forecast next
month.
Tournaments/Events
•
January Sectional
The
ABA has decided not to participate in a joint event on Monday,
January 16, due to that being M.L. King's birthday. There
will be a national ABA/ACBL game on June 24.
•
POTY Events
Jennifer
Luner presented a letter received from Ed Schultz questioning
why the single session BOM event from the 2005 August Regional
was not considered in the POTY points. After much discussion
Donna Pedrotti moved and Ed Hale seconded a motion to include
this event. Approved.
•
February StaC
The
February 3 through 9 dates printed in the date book are correct.
Standing
Committees
•
Awards
All
are ready to go although the POTY award must be changed as
the result of the before mentioned item.
•
Charity
Jennifer
Luner reported that Suzi Shymanski-Moore, as committee chairperson,
recommended that 2006 funds be split between the National
MS Society, Backstoppers, and Santa's Helpers. Charles Ries
made a presentation on behalf of the MS Society. Jennifer
made presentations on behalf of the others in the absence
of Suzi and Sandy Becker. John Samsel moved, and Sheryl Finkenstadt
seconded, a motion to table a decision until the next meeting,
when Suzi could be here to answer questions. Approved.
•
Membership
There
was a net gain of one member in December.
•
Website
Sheryl
Finkenstadt has agreed to be Webmaster although she will need
technical help. Milt Zlatic has acquired the Dreamweaver software.
No firm date was given for the migration to the new server.
A
bill has been received from Andy Finkenstadt for $1,675, including
$675 in hosting fees, for Phase II work. A motion was made
by Ed Hale, seconded by John Samsel, to approve payment less
$150 due to the lack of a backup when the site crashed. Approved.
This amount needs to be added to the budget.
Mark
Ludwig pointed out that he is unable to download and read
club results on his Macintosh. This problem should be directed
to Milt and Andy.
Old
Business
There
was considerable discussion on the subject of purchasing tee-shirts,
with the St. Louis National logo imprinted, to be sold and/or
given as awards at 2006 Sectionals and Regional. They can
be acquired for about $7 each. It was suggested that the ACBL
might be able to sell these at 2006 Nationals. This option
will be referred to Mike Carmen and Glenn Smith. As to whether
the Unit should acquire them on their own, funds are limited.
This topic was tabled for future consideration.
Motion
by Mary Hruby, second by Sheryl Finkenstadt, to increase Donna
Coker's salary as I/N Director at the January Sectional from$220
to $230 to comply with current ACBL standards. Approved.
Mary
Hruby questioned whether the $7,506.28 CD is the proper CD
that was earmarked for the National. This matter will be referred
to Bob Janis for further research.
Mary
suggested that coupons for free plays might be given to true
new players after they complete a series of lessons. Additional
coupons might be given if they join the ACBL. Bridgehaven
has volunteered free space for these lessons. No action taken.
New
Business
Sheryl
Finkenstadt will put tentative event schedules on the website.
Motion
by Mary Hruby, second be Sheryl Finkenstadt, to adjourn. Approved.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.
Submitted
by Don Weber
1/13/06
|
