American Contract Bridge League Unit 522 – Fresno, Inc.
A Non-profit Corporation Serving Fresno, Madera and Mariposa Counties
2415 East Clinton Avenue, Fresno, California 93703

Unit Board Minutes
March 17, 2005

Members Present:  Howard Reed, Richard Meffley, Sally Perring, John Renna, Margaret Mahaffey, Paul Messner, Judy Nicholson, Mark Stern

1     The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m.

2     Secretary’s Report-The minutes of the February 17, 2005 were read, corrected and, upon motion of Nicholson and second by Renna, were unanimously approved.

3     Treasurer’s Report-The financial statements are attached.  Renna noted that all bills are paid from income.  Renna noted he wished to slightly restructure the reports in the future.  There was discussion about the current method of dividing accounts for purposes of reporting.  Renna also noted he had received $70 in cash from Mahaffey from recycling.  Upon motion of Stern and second by Nicholson, the treasurer’s report was unanimously approved.

4    Winter Sectional Recap-Stern reported that we made $722.  The table count was down 21 ½  tables from the last sectional.  Problems were discussed with getting enough 299’ers to play.  It was decided that the director would be informed that 299 games should go with a minimum number of tables.  Cutting down on the number of sectionals was also discussed.  The June sectional is scheduled for the 10th through the 12th.  Moving the Swiss games was also discussed.

5    ACBL Board of Governors-Meffley reported on the structure of ACBL governance.  He discussed the availability of insurance through the ACBL.  He also discussed the scoring programs, currently DOS based, but a Windows program will soon be available.  Junior Fund games were also discussed, wherein the proceeds help encourage junior players.

6     Old Business:

        a.    Cleaning Service-Upon motion of Stern, second by Messner, it was unanimously approved to hire new cleaning service beginning May 1st upon verification of references of Coverall.  The monthly rate will be $175.00
        b.    The Norton Anti-Virus program has been installed.
        c.    The pothole by the gate was filled Maggie and  Don Mahaffey .  Betcher and McComb will be helping in the future.
        d.    No report on the bridge library as Dave Shuster is out of town.
        e.    It was discussed that the terms of the mentor program should be explained in the Bulletin.
        f.    It was reported by Mahaffey that she and several of her players all pitched in and cleaned all the bidding boxes for the sectional.  It was moved by Mahaffey and seconded by Nicholson, and unanimously approved, that an inventory of the bidding box cards would be done in order to replaced the most worn cards.
7      Property at Gettysburg and First avenues.  The property was inspected by most Board members.  Further discussions with the owner and those knowledgeable about the need for rezoning will continue.
8      Copies of the by-laws were distributed by Perring to all members present.
9      Mahaffey reported that the club made $442 on the quilt auction.
10    The next regular Board Meeting will be May 19th at 5:30 p.m.
11    Judy Nicholson and Dora Gostanian with be the Hospitality co-Chairs.
12    There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.



Respectfully Submitted,

Sally Perring
Secretary