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

September 9, 2007

DIRECTORS PRESENT: Richard Meffley, Mary Lou DaCosta, Paul Boyd, Kay Chrisman, Dora Gostanian, Anita Penny, Margaret Mahaffey, Dave Shuster, Mary Jo Davila, John Oakshott and Bert Rettner

RICHARD MEFFLEY called the meeting to order at 4:55 p. m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the June 10, 2007 and June 19, 2007 were unanimously approved as read. The July 8, 2007 minutes were discussed and Byron Steinert advised that action taken by the Board was not included in the minutes. At the July meeting, Byron Steinert submitted a revision to the original Beginning Bridge policy dated February 6, 2007. Revision 1, dated July 8, 2007 was reviewed and unanimously approved by the Board. The minutes of the July 8, 2007 meeting of the Board were then approved as revised.

TREASURER REPORT:

Paul Boyd presented a Profit & Loss Previous Year Comparison report for the month of August 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006.

• Building Fund income was up 10.7% from the same period in 2006. Clubhouse income was down 8.9% from the same period in 2006
• Expenses were up $3,724.13 (10.7%) from the same period in 2006. This is the continuing effect of the lump sum payment to the landlord for the rent increase for the Clinton facility, totaling $3,000.
• Net Income was down $3,485.06 (18.5%)

SITE SELECTION COMMITTEE:

Bert Rettner gave a report for the committee, in absence of a chairman.

1. Judy Nicholson has submitted her resignation as chairman, however it has not been accepted at this time nor has a replacement been appointed.

2. Bert Rettner, John Oakshott, Dave Shuster and Byron Steinert will work with Real Estate Attorney, John McGregor on financing options.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE:

1. The Beginning Bridge class ended September 6, 2007. A report will be given to the Board at the next Board meeting.

2. Mun Takeda will be the instructor for the new Beginning Bridge class to start at 9:00 a.m. Friday mornings beginning October 12, 2007.

3. Dora Gostanian will be the instructor for the new Beginning Bridge class to start at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evenings beginning October 9, 2007.

4. Flyers announcing these classes are at the Clubhouse and ready to be distributed. All members are asked to help in this effort, as “word of mouth” is our best advertisement.

CLUBHOUSE:

Maggie reported that the problems with the ceiling light fixtures in the card room have yet to be fixed. The expense to repair and/or replace the fixtures was approved several months ago. Mary Jo Davilla-Howard offered and was authorized by the Board to contact two electricians for bids and to schedule the repair.

SUNDAY UNIT GAMES:

• The Board discussed offering a Knockout Team game on a Sunday Unit game. The Board agreed that there would be insufficient interest in that type of game and it would not be successful.

• A Pro Am Swiss Team Game, paying some gold points, and a potluck will be scheduled for October, 2007, as these games have been very successful in the past.

SECTIONALS:

• The 299er Sectional held August 11-12, 2007 was not as successful as expected. Dave Shuster, Tournament Chairman, suggested that next year a Novice Section for players with under ten masterpoints be added. This would accommodate the players who have recently taken the Beginning Bridge lesson and want to play in their peer group.
• Everything is ready for the 2007 Fall Sectional scheduled for November 1-4, 2007.
• Next years Fall Sectional has been approved to begin October 30^th, 2008 and end November 2^nd, 2008.
• Approval has been received for the February 7^th - 10^th, 2008 Section.
• Richard Meffley asked for volunteers to serve on Dave Shuster’s Tournament Committee. The following members volunteered: Margaret Mahaffey, Richard Meffley and Dora Gostanian.

DISTRICT 21:

Richard Meffley attended the District 21 Board meeting and gave a short report.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. The Board was asked to participate in the District 21 Board of Governors election. Ballots were completed and will be mail prior to the deadline.
2. The decision was made to hold the Unit’s annual Christmas party on December 9, 2007.
3. Richard advised the Board that it was time to form a Nomination Committee for the December election of the Board. The term of six Board members is up at the end of the year. Richard asked if any of these members would like to be considered for another term and five of the six answered affirmative.

OLD BUSINESS:

Paul Boyd reported that no response has been received from the new owners of the building regarding our request to continue under the existing lease rather than sign the new lease submitted a few months ago. However, Paul reported that we continue to receive invoices for the rent as stated in the existing lease. This seems to “imply” acceptance of our request.

AS THERE WAS NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO DISCUSS, THE BOARD MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:43 p.m.