American Contract Bridge League

UNIT 484 BOARD MEETING MINUTES
November 9, 2011

 The monthly Board meeting was held at the Jackson County Bridge Center following the Wednesday game. Board members present were: Clara Arnold, Don Walker, Jackie Parrish, Ken Wright, and Shirley Stoneberger.   Board member absent were: Jim Flint, John Cowles, and Becca Ostrom. Newly elected-Board member, Edward Goldman, attended.

Secretary’s Report
Since there was no Board meeting in October, there were no minutes to be approved.

 Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer provided members with three reports. The first was a report of the income and expenditures dating from August 19^th to November 9^th.  The balance on September 12^th was $9,368.32. The balance on November 9^th is $9,922.91.  The report was approved by the Board.

The second report was the Fall Sectional Report which showed a $932.82 net from the Sectional.

The third report was a summary of the Unit’s reimbursement costs for special games, including STaC games, in 2010 and 2011.  The Board will determine the number of special games to be supported in 2012 with the new Board members and will inform the club owners of the numbers that will be supported.  This report also summarized the use of the class coupons which totaled 15 coupons for a cost of $105.

 New Board Member Eections
Vicktor and Erika Met conducted the election at the Rogue Bridge Club, and Donald Walker conducted it at the Jackson County Bridge Club.  Approximately 50 members voted electing the four nominees on the ballet:  Jim Flint, Edward Goldman, Erika Met, and Michael Pavlik.

 Charity Donation
The Board voted to give the $250 charity allocation allowed the Unit to Access.

Memorial Game
Jim Flint and Bob Fox will be running the Memorial Game to be held at the Jackson County Bridge Center, Saturday, September 12. Lunch was organized by Don Walker and will be provided to players at no additional cost.

 February 2012 Sectional
The Unit has ACBL sanctions for Sectionals through 2012 and is working on obtaining them for 2013 and 2014.

May 2012 Regional
The Regional will be held at the Red Lion Inn. The Unit will participate in hospitality. Gee Gee will handle partnerships.

Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Board will be December 14^th at the Jackson County Bridge Club, following the game.

 Meeting Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 pm.

 Respectfully Submitted,

 Jacqueline Parrish, substituting for Secretary Becca Ostrom