Unit 112 Board of Directors
Minutes-Saturday January 06, 2007
Cicero, New York
Present:
Jim Bridges, Arlene Bristol, Walt Gable, Norma DeAmbra, Ruth Fornell, Larry Kidder, Laura Krauss, Anita Kupperman,
Alice Leroy, Marsh MacMillan, Warren Marsland, Mary Miller, Billie Ohlbaum, Paul Ohlbaum, Mary Quiggle, Roy Quiggle, Lois Sanders, Anne Scharmach, Anne Sellers, Robert Simard,
Pat Vitanza, Tom Vitanza.
Guest from Oswego: Diana Laurant
Proxy given to the Secretary for Fran LeBoeuf.
Meeting called to order by Warren Marsland at 10:00 A.M.
Secretary’s Report-Bob Simard
Warren mentioned that Marsh had requested a motion that the existing signature authorities on our checking account remain in place until the board could take further action to authorize changes. With this exception noted, Roy made a motion to accept the minutes of September 16, 2006 , seconded by Mary. Carried.
There were no minutes taken of the October 14, 2006. Lois and Warren attended with sufficient proxies for a quorum. They elected Marsh as Vice President and Laura as Treasurer. Motion to accept by Anita, second Anne Scharmach. Carried.
Treasurer’s Report-Marsh Macmillan
Marsh submitted 2006 Income and Expense, which showed a $1040 deficit. Table count down 152, roof collapse at Syracuse, unexpected site expenses at Rainbow all contributing factors. Report filed.
President’s Report-Warren Marsland
Warren spoke of his vision to promote bridge in our large geographical area. That he will focus on governance and promoting tournaments. He will be contacting each board member to ask their participation in at least one committee.
Lois Sanders is the new President of District 4.
New Unit 112 website at www.acblunit112.org. Ed Reppert will serve as webmaster. He will receive some sectional free plays. Fran will be contacted regarding removing the present website.
Discussion of site starting times for Rainbow. They will be at 10 and 3. The Rochester Spring will have a similar format.
Warren will try a barometer game at the Rainbow. Explanation given.
A pro-am game in a sectional where partners are determined by master points was discussed.
Henry Bethe will be honored at the Rainbow for his achieving 10,000 points.
Committee Reports:
Finance Report-Marsh
Income, Expense & Tourney Report: The 2007 Budget projects a $400 loss. After discussion, motion to accept budget made and seconded. Approved.
Talk of changing fiscal year. Governing Committee will look at this issue.
Marsh recognized for his work as treasurer.
Membership Committee- Mary
There are 78 new members in our area offset by a similar number of loss for various reasons. Contacting people as to their reasons for not renewing membership is a delicate issue.
Recorder & Disciplinary Committee- Jim
There was a situation where a director, who had made up hands ahead of a game, played, because someone failed to show. The director and his partner placed 2nd overall and assumed points would be awarded. After several people complained, Jim contacted the ACBL. No points awarded.
The duties of the Recorder’s position will be in the next newsletter.
Tournament Coordinator- Bruce not present
Tournament schedules for 2007and 2008 presented for review. The tournament sanctions for 2009 will be submitted around February 15. Please provide Bruce with site and chairman information. If none received, the 2008 information will be used.
Charity Tournament date is unacceptable account ACBL conflict. We need to find a date and a site for this event.
StaC Coordinator-Roy
Warren will contact ACBL as to the procedure for contacting other Units to participate in our STaC.
The spring STaC will start on a Friday account ACBL. Mary Poplawski plans to host a Audrey Grant program that Saturday.
Trophy Race- Bernie not present
Lois has two in her possession.
Newsletter/Publicity-Arlene Bristol
Arlene presented a preliminary copy of the next issue for comment regarding format. This will be available on the website next week. The next deadline is April.
Unit Newcomer/Intermediate-Sue Barocas
Sue Barocas of Rochester has agreed to become the Intermediate/Newcomer Chair. She would like someone from each area to assist her. There is a link to Sue on the website.
299er Tournament. Marsh mentioned that Mary Poplawski would like to host a 299 sectional, but the date is close to Binghamton Sectional. Rochester has the most newer players. After discussion, it was agreed to postpone a decision until next meeting.
Education Committee-Warren Marsland
Warren relinquished the chair. Volunteer needed for chair. There is a request to look at having a Director Update Course and TAP.
Charity Committee-Billie Ohlbaum
There is $211 to donate with $100 minimum. We will donate 105.50 to Syracuse Make A Wish and Utica United Way. They were the only clubs to request a charity.
GNP/NAP-No Chairman
A chairman is needed to help stimulate interest in playing in the GNT team game in Scranton.
Old Business:
None discussed
New Business:
The Regional will not be in Rochester account site closing. The Sheraton in Syracuse is available. Gerry Radway has accepted the Chairmanship position.
Henry has not attended a board meeting in one year. According to
by-laws, he is no longer on the board.
Tom talked about our tax exempt status.
Warren wants several volunteers as delegates to attend the District 4 Board meetings.
Meeting adjourned 12:30 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert R. Simard
(Prepared January 2007)