MINUTES
DISTRICT 16, UNIT 207
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
The meeting was called to order by President Mark McAllister
at
Representing the Bridge Center of Austin, Beth Tobias made a
presentation regarding the possibility of a new and considerably larger
location for the
Mary Ann Laier made a request for the Unit to hold a Teacher Accreditation Program (TAP) at the July Regional Tournament. The cost to the Unit would be $1700. In a previous Unit Board meeting, the principle of underwriting expenses for Unit 207 members to take the TAP course had been approved. A motion was made by Larry Davis to have the TAP course. This motion died for lack of a second. Charles Aufill moved that the board agree to plan for a TAP course and a Director Certification course for the 2010 Regional Tournament, allowing ample time to publicize and market. This motion was approved.
The minutes from the previous meeting were approved as circulated.
Mark McAllister presented the Treasurer’s report on behalf of Robert Donathan. It was approved.
Mark Miller reported that the materials related to the job of the Membership Chair are being collected and reviewed.
Joe Black circulated the list of upcoming unit events. A discussion ensued regarding the assignments for snacks and meals as previously agreed upon.
Mark McAllister announced that Laney Hennelly has agreed to serve as Recorder for the unit.
A proposal was made by Larry Davis for Unit 207 to sponsor a 0-100 MP Sectional Tournament. This proposal was approved.
Mark Miller encouraged each board member to give serious consideration to ways in which he/she can make positive contributions to the state of bridge in Unit 207. All agreed that this is a relevant objective.
The meeting adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Leonard McCormick
Unit 207 Secretary