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
October
20, 2005
Directors Present: Howard
Reed, Richard Meffley, Sally Perring,
John Renna, Richard Betcher, Margaret Mahaffey, Paul Messner, Judy
Nicholson,
Mark Stern
1.
The meeting was called
to order at 5:36 p.m.
2.
Secretary’s
Report-The
minutes of the
September 11, 2005 were read, and approved as amended.
3.
Treasurer’s
Report-The
financial statements
were presented.
·
John Renna noted both
the Unit and Clubhouse accounts are
in the black.
·
The Sunday game is
struggling.
Upon
motion of Sally Perring and second by Judy Nicholson, the treasurer’s
report
was unanimously approved.
4.
October
Sectional Report- Mark
Stern and Judy Nicholson reported. Mark
will be sending e-mails to players and
Judy is doing a great job on the food.
All is under control. Diane will
be the director; caddies are scheduled.
5.
Barometer
game:
Richard
Meffley requested approval to move his Barometer
game from Thursday nights twice a month to Friday nights every week.
Upon
motion by Judy Nicholson and seconded by Margaret Mahaffey, it was
unanimously
agreed that the Unit would relinquish the Friday night slot and
effective
January, 2006, give it to Richard Meffley.
6.
Youth program- Anthony Toto requested
that a
group of grade school children-junior players- be allowed to play at
the club
without charge. It was unanimously agreed, upon motion of Sally Perring
and
second by Margaret Mahaffey, that an invitation be extended, welcoming
the
youngsters to play at the clubhouse, waiving all fees.
7.
Food Budget-Renna explained that
Kay
Chrisman has requested the Board increase the food budget for Wednesday
evening
games to $30. With more players and the
addition of a 299 section, more food is required. The
Board discussed the vitality of all unit games, especially
the Sunday game, and will revisit the issue after the first of the year.
8.
Election
Committee update- Kay
Chrisman, Mr. Oakshott, and Paul Boyd have indicated some interest in
running
for the board.
9.
Other
Business-a
special thank you to
·
Gloria Alice Easton for
a donation to the Memorial Fund
and,
·
Verlee and Robin for
painting the kitchen cupboard door.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sally Perring
Secretary