MINUTES

DISTRICT 16, UNIT 207

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 14, 2008

 

The meeting was called to order at 2:50 p.m. Members present were Mark McAllister, Larry Davis, Phyllis Tate, Harriette Bowles, Mark Miller, Robert Donathan, Charlie Aufill, and Leonard McCormick.  Member absent was Joe Black.

 

The minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as circulated by Leonard McCormick.  The Treasurer’s Report was approved as presented by Robert Donathan.  Membership Chairman Mark Miller reported that our membership at the end of March was 794.  As of today we have 810 members.  Joe Black’s report as Business Manager was presented in his absence by Larry Davis.  Upcoming Unit events include the following:

          1.  May 31   Ice Cream Social

          2.  June 14  City Championship      

          3   June 21  IMP Pairs

          4.  July 26-27  Non-Life Master Tournament

 

Larry Davis reported that the new 0-100 Sectional Tournament has been approved for October 4 and 5 with one session each afternoon.

 

In lieu of a meal to be provided at the Regional Tournament on Friday, July 4, the Board approved a motion to charge only $5 for the afternoon session instead of the regular $12 entry fee.

 

The Board discussed the necessity of having licensed caterers provide meals at Unit events for which the Unit is financially responsible.  This issue is going to be studied by Harriette Bowles and Phyllis Tate.  Further discussion will continue at the next meeting.

 

The Board discussed the pros and cons of voting by e-mail.  The Board agreed that use of the e-mail process should be rare.

 

Robert Donathan brought the Board up to date on the current status of the search for a new playing location for the Bridge Center of Austin.  More definitive details should be available by the next meeting.

 

In an attempt to maximize possible returns, Robert Donathan opened a discussion of some alternative investment options.  No immediate action was taken on this matter.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Leonard McCormick

Secretary