Call to order:  President Byron Steinert called the meeting to order at 4:50 p.m.

Directors present: Steinert, Meffley, Smith, Da Costa, Howard-Davila, Kauder, Mahaffey, NeVille and Reed.
Directors absent:  Perring, Stern

Approval of minutes:  It was moved by Reed and seconded by Meffley to accept the February 22, 2004 minutes as circulated.  Unanimously approved.

Treasurer’s Report:
 Building Fund              $68,453.20
 Clubhouse Account     $    (329.09)
 Unit Account               $      418.19
  Total:                          $ 68,542.30

Clubhouse Reports:
a. Keys:  A list of keyholders was presented.
b. Carpet:  Steinert will get prices for carpet cleaning.
c. Graffiti:  Harry Imfeld is proposing that barbed wire be placed around the roof on the north side of the building to keep criminals from getting on the roof and painting graffiti.  Office personnel said that work would be underway soon.

Unit Games:
a. Communications Project:  Steinert reported on the progress of implementing a communication system in the game room that can be used to post minutes, financial reports and give prepared lessons.  A large-screen television, operated by the computer, will be in operation for the lessons planned for Sunday games beginning in April.  This project is financed by donations.
b. Director:  Kay Chrisman informed Steinert that she could direct unit games after April 2004, but that to do the 2nd or 4th may be a problem.  She said she would direct when she is able.
c. Refreshments:  The board shall determine how refreshments will be handled at the unit games.
d. Championship Game:  A unit championship game is being considered at Chukchansi Gold Casino.
 

Sectionals:
a. Winter Sectional:  A unit profit of $844.98 was realized.
b. Summer Sectional:  Sectional scheduled for June 18-20, 2004.
c.  299er Sectional:  Sectional scheduled for August 14-15, 2004.

Unit Records System:  The committee to develop a record-keeping system for the unit and identify implementation and maintenance responsibilities will continue to study the task.

Bridge Center Use Fee Policy:  Kauder moved and Reed seconded that the policy be changed to waive the in lieu fee for use of the Fresno Bridge Center for evening games held before the Fresno Sectionals.   Aye:  Kauder, Smith, Davila, Reed, NeVille.  Abstain:  Meffley, Mahaffey, Da Costa.  Motion carried.

Land Purchase:  Reed reported that he had located an acre of land for sale near the California Highway Patrol Office just off West Shaw Avenue near Costco.  The asking price was reported to be $150,000.  Information item only.

 Special Events:  Meffley reported the committee is working on a Special Events  schedule for 2004.

Next Regular Board Meeting:  The next regular board meeting will be April 18, 2004.

 Adjournment:  Kauder moved and NeVille seconded that the meeting adjourn
 at 6:15 p.m.  Unanimously approved.

 Laura NeVille
 Acting Secretary