Fort Western Unit 183
Board Meeting Minutes
September 19, 2007

Present: Judy Staser, Mary Hoger, Kay Jones, Steve Shirey, Byron Taylor,
              Diane Washabaugh, Katye Kowierschke, Margot Hirsch

Kay Jones called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Margot Hirsch has 
posted the approved minutes at the studio and on the website. 
Mary Hoger presented the Treasurer's Report for July and August. 
They were approved.

OLD BUSINESS
The upcoming Fall Sectional was discussed. Katye Kowierschke is taking 
care of food and coffee. She will form a hospitality committee to 
assist her. Byron Taylor is arranging for caddies. The caddies will 
wear caddy sashes for identification. Darlene Shirey and Shirley Pruitt 
will manage the partnership desk. Diane Washabaugh, Steve Shirey, and 
Katye Kowierschke are handling publicity. Judy Staser and Katye 
Kowierschke are in charge of door prizes. Millie Williams will bring 
candy and snacks. Katye will provide the candy containers. Section 
markers will be set up using tripods for $1.50 each from Home Depot.  
Katye will make sure balloons are attached to the tripods with section 
letters and matching mat colors.

The board approved changing the Monday Night Game stratification. 
Players may now play who have up to one thousand (1,000) master points.
 
NEW BUSINESS
The board discussed having a dedicated computer line so that 
individuals calling in may reach the studio more easily. Margot will 
research the options and costs for installing a second telephone line.

The board discussed Zero Tolerance at the studio. Kay Jones will 
develop a draft of procedures. She will send it to all board members 
to review prior to the next meeting.
The board will continue the discussion at the October meeting.

Kay Jones will investigate and report back to the board about ACBL 
reimbursement for the trailer and its accessories. It is believed that 
the Unit could be reimbursed 55% of its associated costs as long as 
ACBL is on the trailer and accessories.

The memory and service of Peggy Hughes will be honored at the 
Fall Sectional's Partnership Desk. Judy Staser will ask Tom Hughes for 
some photographs. The board congratulates Dewitt Hudson on being 
awarded The Jacoby Award for Service.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Margot Hirsch