Board Members Present: Nancy Gordy, Chris Hull, Mary Ann Laier, Kathy McCabe, Diana Rogers, Jenny Stocker, Jim Wueste. Unit Chairmen Present: Larry Davis Chris Hull called the meeting to order at 4:55 PM at Ami's Restaurant on Far West.
Chairman Larry Davis' Report:
Larry mentioned the need for a liaison between the Unit Board and the Newsletter which he edits. Chris Hull was voted to fill that position.He announced that we had a verbal contract for $3000 with the Norris Center for the September Sectional. Larry will finalize and sign the contract later this week.
A vote was taken on how we would stratify the "point breaks" for the Club Championship. It is as follows:
**Later, Kevin Perkins mentioned that historically, it has been 0-2000 stratified and open. It would therefore be as follows:
Larry put in a request for the names of the NLM since January so he can publish the names in the Newsletter.
The Sunday, April 30 "Happening:"
There was a breach in the "zero-tolerance" policy of the ACBL at the Dell Center. Paul Erb, the former chairman of the Ethics Committee has moved from Austin. Chris asked Jack Lacey to chair the Ethics Committee for this one session and he has agreed. It was voted that JackLacey, Steve Bruce and George Pisk would comprise this committee in the future.It was suggested that we honor members of the unit who have passed away. It was decided that the board did not want to set a precedent regarding this.
New Directory:
Chris has assigned 7 people to up-date our directory and perhaps produce one similar to the one from San Antonio.Awards:
There was a vote regarding unit members for the following awards: Texas Star Award and the National Goodwill. The Oswald Jacoby Award was put on hold for now.A good idea was raised regarding putting a sign on the Bridge Studio (where the Sectional was originally scheduled to be held) with a map and directions to the VFW. Larry volunteered to get permission to do so, since the property has been sold.
American Bridge Association:
Chris suggested asking the American Bridge Association to join Unit 207. Larry stated that he would talk to them Tuesday evening as they also meet at the Senior Activity Center.Easy Bridge:
Volunteers are needed to teach plus lower fees are needed from the NWRC.Treasurer:
It is with deep regret that we must announce that Nancy Gordy, Treasurer will be leaving us soon. Chris has asked Clint Schuhmacher, a CPA if he would like to take on this responsibility and he has agreed.There was a vote to reimburse Chris for the expenses incurred by the Sectional Tournament.
Tournament Expenses:
Mary Anne raised the question regarding the expenses of a tournament since most of us are new to the board and have little experience and historical background to evaluate this. (Subsequently, I have found the records of the expenses from previous tournaments from the Treasurer's Reports which are available to anyone who wishes to review them.)Mentoring Program:
Chris has lined up some members who are willing to do this. It was unanimously voted that the unit would pay $3 of the playing fee for the mentor and the director would absorb the remaining $1. Kathy McCabe will head this new Mentoring Program.Copies of the flyer, "Briddles" would be made in time for the tournament. Jenny finished the flyer for the September Sectional professionally done by her son, Nick.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Diana Rogers