Minutes of Last Board Meeting

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INLAND VALLEY BRIDGE UNIT 534

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES – APRIL 18, 2004

Copies of current reports were distributed to all Board Members.

1. The meeting was called to order at 11:00 am by President-Ed Oldham. Others present were: Past President-Dennis Boomgaarden; Vice President-Doris Waugh; Treasurer-Pat Reinhardt; Secretary-Grace Poirier; Bob Ford, Charles Fox, Berna Lord and Mary Palmquist. Board members, Lee Moehlman and Richard Joos was absent.

2. Secretary’s Report

Upon Motion made and seconded, it was Voted to accept the Secretary’s Report, as submited.

3. Treasurer's Report

The Treasurer indicated that her Report would contain three columns, headed “Current Period,” “Year to Date” and “prior Year to Date”. Other questions pertaining to the Report were satisfactorily clarified. Treasury balance indicated in the Report is approximately $14,813. Upon Motion made and seconded, it was Voted to accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.

4. Committee Reports

a. Charles Fox reported on the Sun City Sectional to be held in July. 750 programs were printed and many were mailed out to the clubs from San Diego to Victorville, distributed at Riverside Sectional and a supply was given to Peter Knee for further distribution. Upon Motion made and seconded, it was Voted to provide all students participating in the Sectional with a ribbon, which will cost about 50c per ribbon. It was also suggested that all Novice winners, participating in the Sectional, receive a personalized ribbon.

b. Goodwill Committee: We have until September 1^st to submit a name for the 2005 Member of the Year. Doris Waugh agreed to chair this committee.

c. Pro-Tour Connection: Doris Waugh will E-Mail June Mitchell to request a donation to be used for the Pro-Tour entrance fee.

5. President's Report

License plate frames: President Ed Oldham, indicated that frames could be purchased locally which displayed “Unit 534” on the upper section, with “Life Master,” “Bronze Life Master,” or “Silver Life Master” on the lower section. If purchased in lots of 10 or more, these frames will cost $10, plus tax. Following a discussion, a motion was made and seconded to purchase 10 frames, to be sold at $11 each. Motion carried.

Old Business

Discussion: Should a free play be given to an ACBL member who played with a non-member; or should a free play only be given to an ACBL member who played with another ACBL member. After a discussion of players eligibility to receive a free play, a motion was made and seconded that effective May 1, 2004, ACBL members will receive free plays (to Unit games) only if both players are ACBL members. Motion carried.

New Business

It was decided to defer any new business to the next meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 Noon.

Respectfully submitted,

Grace Poirier Secretary