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

 

Minutes—Unit Board Meeting

July 21, 2005

 

Present:  Howard Reed, Sally Perring, John Renna, Margaret Mahaffey, Paul Messner, Judy Nicholson, Dave Shuster, Mark Stern

The Meeting was called to order at 5:36 p.m.

 

Secretary’s Report:  The Minutes from May 19, 2005 were read and, upon motion of Shuster and second by Nicholson, unanimously approved.  The secretary, being absent from the June meeting, will prepare the minutes from notes kindly taken by Nicholson.

Treasurer’s Report:  Renna met with the prior treasurer, Carolyn Smith, to discuss how transfer of $4. per table from games to the building fund occurred.  Also discussed some reclassifications of line items.  Renna reported that all of these changes will be in place by next month.  The report, as received, upon motion of Stern and second by Shuster, was unanimously approved.

Old Business:

            Bridge Library:  Shuster reported that Fresno County will be shelving some of the donations and a sign will acknowledge the source of the books.  The Club Library is now set up in the playing room; people wishing to borrow books will be asked to sign a take out sheet.

            Mentor Program:  Some individuals continue to take advantage of reduced fees for “mentor” pairs.  The Pro Am game reported 8 and one-half tables.

 

Entertainment Books:  Laura Neville used to order and distribute entertainment books which raised some fund for the club.  No one has volunteered to take over the duties.

 

299er Sectional:  Stern reported all is set for the competition, except who, if anyone, will caddy the games.  Nicholson will be in charge of food and kitchen duty.  Mun Takeda will do partnership.  Also it was decided that no team games would be scheduled for the October Sectional.

 

New Games:  Current plans include a Wednesday morning EZ Bridge game beginning on 9/7/05; a 99er game beginning on 1/13/06; and an EZ Bridge game beginning on Monday nights as of 1/9/06.

 

Other New Business:

1)      Nicholson inquired about the computers in the back room.  It was learned that they can be disposed of free on Mondays at a drop off center.  Stern will follow through.

2)      Mahaffey reported that air conditioner filters had been replaced as well as some lights.

3)      Shuster discussed holding a money game, possibly in September or October or November.  Perring agreed to research whether this might conflict with Fresno County Municipal Code.

4)      Nicholson reported the October sectional will run from October 27th to the 30th.

5)      Fund Raising-Letters were sent to members reminding them to remember the bridge club in their wills.  Also, various properties were discussed.

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 5:30 p.m.

 

The Meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Sally Perring

Secretary