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Minutes
Unit
143 Board Meeting
November
9, 2005
Jennifer
Luner called the meeting to order at 7:00. Present were Mary
Hruby, Bob Janis, John Samsel, Donna Pedrotti, Sasanka Ramanadham,
Don Weber, and Bob Wheeler. Also present Mike Carmen and Glenn
Smith. Absent were Sandy Becker, William Kaufman, Suzi Moore,
Ed Hale, and Mark Ludwig.
September
Minutes
Moved
by Mary Hruby, second by Donna Pedrotti to accept the October
12 minutes with typo corrections. Approved.
Corresponding
Secretary's Report was reviewed. Jennifer Luner advised
that the board needed to approve the Corresponding Secretary's
salary at least once per year. Donna Pedrotti moved, Sasanka
Ramanadham seconded that the current salary be continued through
the fiscal year ending 10/31/06. Approved.
Treasurer's
Report
Income
from the October Sectional was good. Through the first month
of the fiscal year we show a loss of $137.11.
The
CD (value $7,506.28) earmarked for the National renews 11/13/05.
We may need these funds in less than a year. It was agreed
to allow the CD to renew for another year. If funds are needed
sooner they can be taken from other resources.
The
company that provides our Directors and Officers Insurance
will not renew without our financial statement. The Board
agreed to provide this statement since it is a public record
anyway.
Tournaments/Events
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October Sectional
The
Sectional was very successful. Tables were up slightly. A
net profit of $609 was achieved (unusual for a Sectional).
The I/N events were very successful. $175 was collected for
the Salvation Army. The Unit will match this. We did not receive
the $500 needed to get a match from the anonymous donor.
John
Samsel suggested that if the Sectionals are making money,
these funds should be earmarked to assist members. Tabled
until next meeting.
The
name tags were well received.
•
August Regional
We
did not do as well as hoped for. There was a major drop in
tables. There were 4 other Regionals at the same time (closest
Grand Rapids). Glenn Smith suggested that we try to develop
a "non-compete agreement" with neighboring regions. Mike Carmen
will contact Georgia Heth to try to get something started.
•
National
A
handout was distributed on committees. There are still some
open chairs.
Two
versions of a logo were presented. One is for ads; the other
for affixing to apparel, etc.
There
is still a need for a letterhead.
Glenn
Smith indicated he would still like to find a major sponser.
•
Other
Events
and hospitality for the January Sectional will be the same
as October.
Jennifer
Luner requested that Mike Carmen try to get approval from
Chris Patrias for Donna Coker to direct in I/N events. Donna
would work as a contract employee of Unit 143.
The
199'er tournament will be this Saturday. Mary Hruby has purchased
3 sets of novice hand records and analysis. 58 pairs have
already signed up so things look good. Mary is trying to get
approval from the ACBL to hold the event on September 30 next
year so that it does not conflict with the NAOP.
The
NAOP is this coming weekend.
Board
members were requested to stay after Sectionals to help clean
up.
•
Election of Officers (new in bold)
President
- Jennifer Luner
Vice
President - Mary Hruby
Recording
Secretary - Suzi Moore
Treasurer
- Bob Janis
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Committee Assignments (new in bold
)
Date
book - Mary Hruby
Directory
- not assigned
NAOP,
GNT - Sandy Becker
Knockouts
- Sasanka Ramanadham
Club
Liason - Donna Pedrotti
Caddies,
Hospitality - Suzi Moore
Partnerships
- Mary Hruby
Photographs
- Mark Ludwig
Seeding
- Tom Oppenheimer
Supplies
- Bob Wheeler
Trophies,
awards - Donna Pedrotti
Education
- Mark Ludwig
I/N
Coordinator - Mary Hruby
Membership
- Don Weber
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Committee Reports and Other
Bill
Kaufmann has asked to resign from the Board due to illness.
Motion by Bob Janis, second by Mary Hruby to accept resignation.
Approved.
Mary
Hruby indicated that she would be willing to hold true beginner
classes in her home. Board approved her to do so, not sponsored
by Unit, no conflict.
Awards
for the 199'er tournament have been purchased.
Membership
(Bob Janis) reported a net loss of 2 members for the month.
The
Website needs a new server as of 1/1/06. Milt Zlatic has found
one for $7 per month. We also need to purchase Dreamweaver
software for $400. Jennifer Luner moved to approve the purchase,
Bob Janis seconded. Approved. Milt will coordinate.
We
owe Andy Finkenstadt something for his website work. Jennifer
will have a specific proposal next month.
Budget
needs should be given to Bob Janis pronto.
We
need a replacement for Sue Rechter as reporter for the Advocate.
Jennifer is looking for a replacement.
Motion
by Mary Hruby, second by Sasanka Ramanadham to adjourn. Approved.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15.
Submitted
by Don Weber
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