DISTRICT 16 UNIT 207 SECRETARY’S REPORT SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Board Members Present: Linda Anthony, Charlie Aufill, Joe Black, Mary Anne Laier, Mark McAllister, Leonard

McCormack, Diana Rogers and Phyllis Tate.

Chairmen Present: Robert Donathan.

Mary Anne Laier, President opened the meeting at 3 pm and a quorum was established.

Secretary’s Report: The July Minutes was unanimously accepted by the board.

Treasurer’s Report: Robert went over the reports. The board voted unanimously to accept the reports.

Business Manager’s Report: Joe said that we have 13 sanctioned events and are allowed 3 more which the board will offer to the BCA. We are awaiting approval of dates of the GNT and the NAP events in 2008.

Membership Report: Mark reported that there are now 762 members in our unit, up by 22: 12 new, 5 reinstated, 8 transfers in and 3 transfers out.

Hospitality: Phyllis announced the following duties for the board members:

Halloween, October 31: Diana ‘Scary’ snacks

NLM, November 17-18: Leonard & Phyllis Light meal & snacks

Holiday Party, December 9: Mary Anne, Linda, Diana Meal, snacks, flowers

Open Pairs, January 26: Charlie Snacks

Annual Meeting, February 2: Linda & Mary Anne Snacks

Old Business: By-Laws:

MOTION:

There was a motion to accept the changes proposed by the By-Law Review Committee (enclosed). It was unanimously approved. The board thanks Linda Anthony, Charlie Aufill, Paul Kelley and George Watkins for their service on the committee.

Mentor Program:

Charlie said the program will begin on September 30, that there were 12 requests for the program. Steve will put this on the web-site and Leonard will announce it at the regular games.

New Business: Plaques:

Mark will look into plaques for the City Championship, Texas Star, Goodwill, etc. and the board will make suggestions for these awards.

Replacement for Pat Long:

MOTION:

Robert Donathan was nominated to replace Pat Long on the board. The vote was unanimous.

Ethics Chairman:

This position is open and the board needs to know if anyone is interesting in serving.

District 16 Meeting:

Larry Davis issued his report to the board (enclosed). He compared the offers of the Doubletree vs. the Renaissance Hotels for the Regional 2010 tournament plus suggestions for improving the unit’s sectionals.

Insurance Policy:

A blanket insurance policy for chairmen and directors has been achieved.

Scorecard Cost:

The charge for the Scorecard has risen from $.30 to $.40 per unit person per year.

New Event:

The Dallas Regional is holding a new event called “Dinner Bell,” which will be held 4 days in a row at dinner time.

Meal at Swiss Event:

Some discussion about having the box lunch at 2010 Regional was discussed.

KO’s:
The board is listening to many ways to hold the KO events at Sectionals in order to please all our members.

District Report:

There will be a district-wide coordinator for intermediate and novice players.

At the National in Houston in 2009, there may be a day to honor one of the district’s members.

Respectfully Submitted by:

Diana Rogers, Secretary