Minutes of the Board of Director’s Meeting
August 20, 2017 11:00 AM
Board Members: President Ken Johnson, Vice President Lyle Supp, Treasurer John Beebe, Membership Linda King, Secretary Joanne Wicker
1.) The July meeting minutes were approved.
2.) Treasures report
John Beebe reported that although Rabobank is not user-friendly, hard copies of the statements have been obtained. Ken has also saved soft copies of banks statements since 2015
Balances: July 2017
Checking $9925 .23
Money Market $7010.76
Total $16,935.99
3.) An informal discussion about bylaws and their enforcement ensued.The term for office is two years and the board elects the officers at the first meeting. Ken Johnson will ask Diana Dragt for any clarifications about bylaws and to gain further insight.
4.) Hollister Unit game
The Hollister game had six tables. A suggestion to have a non-life master or Pro-Am game was introduced by Linda King.
5.) Survey
Each board member was asked to come up with questions to submit to the board members for a survey.
6.) Supplies
The unit supplies, which include the dealing machine, computer and Bridgepads, are available to club owners.
7.) Unit games
Linda King will direct and provide snacks at the September unit game. Lyle Supp will host October lunch and learn unit game.
8.) Christmas party
Carol Reed will attend next month's board meeting for a Christmas party update.
9.) Attendance
There's a slight increase on Mondays due to 99er participation. Thursdays are improving as well. Tuesday games are holding steady at seven tables.
10.) Rank and recognition
Photos and written recognition of members and their new rankings will be published as they occur.
11.) In and out
George Bittner is a new ACBL member. Mary Calderone and June Packard have passed away.
12.) The Stone's games
In order to establish smoother games during the Stone's absence, a flowchart will be developed. Joanne Wicker will train on the computer to assist substitute directors. Game closure during the Stone's absence will be considered.
13.) Earthquake sectional
Job descriptions will be developed and made available to the earthquake sectional chairperson. Reports on results of the sectional will be passed on to the new earthquake committee year-by-year.
14.) District21 won election ballots have been emailed to board members.
15.) Unit 524 needs fill two board positions for 2018. Ken Johnson will form a nomination committee.
16.) Joanne Wicker and Ken Johnson will attend the District21 one meeting a 9 three 2018.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Wicker