Unit Board Minutes
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*************************************************************************** The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. by President Ron Krueger. Board members attending were Ron, Mike Coopersmith, Bob Probasco, Marlys Roberts, Doris Sutherland, Keri Malone, Doyle Crook, Barb Strole, and Jackie Biel. Members absent: Duane Starner, Barbara Womack and Ann Figg. Announcements Our Unit has been invited to nominate someone for ACBL Goodwill Member of the Year 2011. Mike Coopersmith was unit 448’s nominee for the ACBL Goodwill Member of the year 2010. Approval of Minutes Treasurer’s Report Recommendations were: New Business Meeting Adjourned, (Next Board meeting, Sept 26, 2010, 11:30 a.m., Comfort Inn, Spokane WA. Meeting scheduled for August 8 was canceled due to a paucity of items to discuss.) ****************************************************************************
Unit 448 ACBL Board Meeting Minutes The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. by President Ron Krueger. Board members attending were Ron, Mike Coopersmith, Bob Probasco, Ann Figg, Marlys Roberts, Duane Starner, Doris Sutherland, Keri Malone, Doyle Crook, Barbara Womack, Barb Strole, and Jackie Biel. Also attending the meeting were Marshall Mah and Dick Yager. Announcements Marlys Roberts will be the partnership chair for the 199ers who wish to play in our UNIT GAMES. Approval of Minutes The minutes of May 16, 2010 were approved as written. Treasurer’s Report Doyle stated that we have $4,516.79 in the checking account and a $7,500 Certificate of Deposit for a total liquidity of $12,016.79. Our $7,500 CD matures on July l, 2010. It was MSP that we move the Certificate of Deposit to the U.S. Bank upon maturity. The Certificate of Deposit will be in the amount of $7600 with the remainder deposited in the checking account. Doyle also stated that we had a small profit this past month due to a unit game profit of $183 and a sectional profit of $97.00. [At the July meeting, the $97 profit was revised downward to minus $332.] There were 35 less tables at our May sectional than at the February sectional. Old Business Mike Coopersmith gave the sectional dates to the board for the 2011 year. The February sectional will be held on the 11th, 12th, and 13th. The Lilac Sectional will be held on May 20th, 21st, and 22nd. The Labor Day Sectional will be held on September 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. The room charge will be $275.00 per day with 8 pots of coffee included. There will be a charge of $8.00 for each additional pot of coffee. Ron reported Bill Rottmayer has a high expectation of bringing the 2013 regional to Spokane. If he is successful, Mike Coopersmith will be the Tournament Chair for the regional which we might have in 2013. There will be no more quarterly grand slammers. It was approved by the board to have an annual Grand Slammer in lieu of quarterly Slammers. The board endorsed the draft of an annual slammer distributed by Bob Probasco. A few hard copies will be available at playing sites, but the main method of distribution will be the web site. New Business Marshall Mah, Charity Chairman for 2010 suggested two charities for consideration. One is the Salvation Army and the other is the Second Harvest Food Bank. It was MSP to select the Salvation Army as the beneficiary of our 2010 Charity. Labor Day sectional -- Dick Yager spoke about the cost of hiring a separate director for the I/N players. While this is not always cost effective, it indicates an importance of helping new players adjust to the sectional environment. Dick will continue to direct the I/N for the 2010 Labor Day sectional. It was MSP to expand the range of I/N participants from 0-99 to 0-199 for the Feb and May sectionals of 2011. The range for the Sept 2011 sectional will be evaluated in March. There was discussion on the importance of distributing flyers for our sectionals. Many of our members take flyers when attending other tournaments. This activity was endorsed. There was discussion about announcing unit games during the week(s) before the event. Some thought making an announcement at every club game for two weeks before the unit game would be a good practice. Meeting Adjourned, Respectfully submitted, Keri Malone, Secretary Next Board meeting, July 18, 2010 (at the discretion of the president) 11:30 a.m., Comfort Inn, Spokane WA. **************************************************************************** Unit 448 ACBL Board Meeting Minutes The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. by President Ron Krueger. Board members attending were Ron, Mike Coopersmith, Bob Probasco, Ann Figg, Marlys Roberts, Duane Starner, Doris Sutherland, Keri Malone, Doyle Crook, Barbara Womack, Barb Strole, and Jackie Biel. Secretary Keri Malone read a note from JoAnn Brown and Jackie Biel thanking the board for the flowers. JoAnn and Jackie did a fine job co-chairing the hospitality area for the Regional. The district finals for the North American Pairs will be held in conjunction with the Tacoma Sectional at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2010. A financial planning committee consisting of Bob Probasco (chair), Mike Coopersmith and Barb Strole was formed. A report is to be given to the Board at the July meeting which will include: a. Financial plan for the Unit, b. Recommendation concerning possible purchase of a dealing machine and/or table scoring devices, c. A plan for the routine replacement of bidding boxes, boards, cards, and card tables. Lynn Hayes and Norma Hols will be the nominating committee to select a slate of candidates for Board positions for 2011. A report will be given to the Board at the November meeting. Lynn Hayes will select suitable dates for the Unit Games in 2011. Keri Malone (chair) will report this information to the Board at the November board meeting and will then apply for sanctions. Approval of Minutes The March 28, 2010 minutes were approved as written. Treasurer’s ReportDoyle stated that we have $4,284.62 in the checking account, and a Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $7,500.00 for a total liquidity of $11,784.62. Our past three monthly unit games have generated a loss. Low attendance at the past unit games have contributed to this loss along with high hospitality expenses. Old BusinessKris Motoyoshi was nominated by our unit for the ABTA Teacher of the Year Award. Her nomination has been accepted along with 68 other applicants. The person who will be handling the hospitality for our sectional is Nicole Allen. She was chosen from over two dozen applicants who responded to a CraigsList ad posted by Bob Probasco. She will receive $300 with another $250 allocated to purchase food for the three-day Lilac Sectional. New Business It was MSP unanimously to give Brenda Simpson and Kris Motoyoshi the sum of $230 each for attending the NABC Educational Conference which will be held in New Orleans in July. It was suggested that Brenda and Kris share any information gathered with the board. There was discussion regarding the amount allocated for hospitality at unit games. $35 has been allocated for unit game hospitality. An additional $6 has been allocated as a free-play for the hostess. OTHER BUSINESSMarlys Roberts suggested that the unit could give recognition honoring members who have achieved new levels during the year. During wide-ranging discussion, the prospect of plaques honoring our Person of Merit and other awards was received positively. Marlys will give the board a specific recommendation at a future board meeting. There will be a Regional in Eastern Washington in 2013 and Kennewick has expressed an interest. Bill Rottmayer has asked if our Board would be interested in having the Regional in Spokane in 2013. It was MSP unanimously that we are also expressing interest in holding the Regional in Spokane in 2013. If we were to have the Regional in Spokane, a new venue should be pursued as many complaints were heard regarding the Mirabeau’s service and understaffing. Meeting Adjourned, (Next Board meeting, June 27, 2010 at 11:30 a.m., Comfort Inn, Spokane WA) ****************************************************************************Unit 448 ACBL Board Meeting Minutes Sunday, March 28, 2010, 11:30 A.M. Comfort Inn, Spokane WA The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. by President Ron Krueger. Board members attending were Ron, Bob Probasco, Marlys Roberts, Barbara Womack, Doris Sutherland, Keri Malone, Barb Strole, Doyle Crook, Ann Figg, and Jackie Biel. Members absent were Mike Coopersmith and Duane Starner. Also attending was Bill Rottmayer. Approval of Minutes The February 29, 2010 minutes were approved as written. Expenses exceeded income by almost $500.00 in the last month. The biggest expense was $366 to Skyhouse Consulting for maintaining our website. This includes the annual fee paid to Skyhouse. For our two unit games, we have a net loss of $21 (there were some free plays). We need good attendance at future unit games to general a reasonable amount of profit. ACBL dues reimbursement (approx. $825), unit game profits, sectional profits are our only revenue items. These profits help to provide educational, logistic, and Christmas unit game subsidies. The TAP (Teacher Accreditation Program) seminar has been canceled due to a lack of enrollment. Thanks were conveyed to Barb Strole for obtaining several boxes of apples along with 500 samples of Applets & Cotlets for the April regional. Kris Motoyoshi recommended that Dave Rottmayer handle the unit games so the unit would not have to spend the extra money for a separate I/N director. The board MSP that we use a single director for both the I/N and the open unit games beginning in May with Dave being the director of both the I/N and regular unit game. An amendment to limit each pair in the I/N section to 199 or fewer total masterpoints was added to the motion. EACH PAIR IN THE I/N SECTION MUST HAVE A TOTAL OF 199 MASTER POINTS OR UNDER. The I/N game will still be in a separate room. PLEASE NOTE – SINCE THE MAY UNIT GAME IS A SWISS TEAM EVENT (TWO SESSIONS) THE 199ERS WILL BE INTEGRATED WITH THE OPEN PLAYERS. IN JUNE THE I/N GROUP WILL BE ABLE TO HAVE A SEPARATE GAME. NEW BUSINESS It was MSP to change our June 6, 2010 unit game to June 27, 2010 due to a conflict with the Wenatchee sectional. Sandy Smith is willing to do the hospitality for our Lilac Sectional on May 21 through May 23rd. Sandy requested $100/day for salary plus $50 for gas. She also requested $100/day for food. The total requested was $650. There was a motion to pay her $100 a day for services and nothing for gas; $75 a day for food on Friday and Saturday and $100 for Sunday. An amendment to reinstate $50 for gas was discussed and defeated. An amendment to pay $25 for gas was passed. The amended motion was then passed. The unit will pay $575 for hospitality for the Lilac sectional. [Sandy Smith later declined this offer.] OTHER BUSINESS It was MSP that minutes may be posted on the web with the notation that they are not official until approved by the board. Meeting Adjourned, (Next Board meeting, May 16, 11:30 a.m., Comfort Inn, Spokane WA) **************************************************************************** Unit 448 ACBL Board Meeting Minutes The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. by President Ron Krueger. Board members attending were Ron, Robert Probasco, Marlys Roberts, Doyle Crook, Mike Coopersmith, Duane Starner, Doris Sutherland, Keri Malone, Jackie Biel and Barb Strole. Members absent were Ann Figg and Barbara Womack. Also attending were Kris Motoyoshi and Dave Corn. Approval of Minutes The January 10, 2010 board meeting minutes were approved as written. Treasurer’s Report –including a breakdown of income and expenses from February Sectional Doyle Crook also stated that we had a tentative profit at the February sectional of $741. The actual profit will be less than that pending free unit game plays and any additional expenses. We had 29 ½ more tables (58 ½) than we had for the 2/09 tournament. Expenses were higher this year. The Unit supported the I/N players by offering a free game Saturday for 0 – 5 players and 11 took advantage of the offer. Also included was the cost of the I/N director and a room that cost $275. We are hoping to continue the good attendance at future sectionals and unit games. Hospitality was $841, and rent $1080. Directors fees/expenses came to $2449. The cost of flyers was $72 and I/N Trophies $39. Our Unit was charged $160 for additional coffee. The issue of some I/N players being charged $8.00 was discussed. It was decided, after discussing options of ways to handle the two dollar difference paid by some I/N players, not to attempt to reimburse those involved. This was MSP unanimously by the board. The board decided to honor the committed price for the I/N players on the May flyer. It was MSP that beginning with the Labor Day sectional I/N players will be charged the same price as the open section ($8.00) Old Business DEALING MACHINE – Bob Probasco reported on the recent use of the dealing machine on loan from DINO (District 19). He and Kris Motoyoshi duplicated all the boards used in the February 12- 14 sectional and found the machine flawless. The human element was slightly less flawless, but the end result was still satisfactory. Kris and Den have duplicated boards for the February and March unit games so hand records will be available for those players. Bob requested the unit reimburse Kris for duplicating the hand records (about $30). The machine will be used in April for the Spokane regional, under the supervision of the tournament directors. Kris Motoyoshi spoke to the board regarding the I/N Section - It has been agreed that one of the partners need to have under 100 master points when playing in the I/N section. Kris Motoyoshi will give the board a specific recommendation as to the number of master points the second partner can have before the next board meeting. Kris and Doyle will meet before the next board meeting and agree on a plan regarding the 5th Wednesday mentor night. Before the next board meeting, a specific recommendation will be given to the board. The starting times of the May sectional will be 12 and 6 for Friday and Saturday and 10.00 a.m. Sunday. The Labor Day times will be discussed at a future meeting. Jackie Biel requested that the Unit donate money for goodies for the Regional in April. Barb Strole stated that she might be able to get Aplets and Cotlets donated. No decision was made regarding Jackie’s request at this time and the matter will be discussed at the March 28th Board meeting. HOSPITALITY - Many thanks to Barb Strole for volunteering to be hospitality chair for the February, 28th and March 28th 2010 unit games. NEW BUSINESS Kris Motoyoshi will present the Mini- McKenney and Ace of Clubs awards at the March 28, 2010 awards game. Due to lack of time, the Dino Website was not discussed. OTHER BUSINESS Meeting Adjourned, (Next Board meeting, Sunday March 28, 2010, 11:30 a.m. at the Comfort Inn) NOTE - NO UNIT GAME IN APRIL **************************************************************************** Unit 448 ACBL Board Meeting Minutes Sunday, January 10, 2010 Comfort Inn, 923 3rd Avenue East Spokane, Washington, 99202 The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. by President Ron Krueger. Board members attending were Ron, Mike Coopersmith, Doyle Crook, Ann Figg, Marlys Roberts, Barb Strole, Bob Probasco, Keri Malone, Duane Starner, Doris Sutherland and Barbara Womack. CONFIRMATION OF OFFICERS FOR 2010 It was MSP to approve the officers listed below as selected at the January 10, 2010 board meeting. PRESIDENT Ron Krueger, VICE PRESIDENT Mike Coopersmith, SECRETARY Keri Malone, TREASURER Doyle Crook, ASSISTANT TREASURER Ann Figg. Approval of Minutes The minutes from the board meeting of November 15, 2009, and the December 13, 2009, General Membership meeting were approved as written. Correspondence Secretary Keri Malone read a thank you note from Kay Fergie. Kay expressed her thanks for honoring her as the person of merit for 2009 and also for the flowers presented to her and the treat of dinner and bridge. Treasurer’s Report The reporting summary of YTD December 31, 2009, shows we have $4,166.12 in the checking account and a Certificate of Deposit in the amount of 7,500.00 for total liquidity of $11,666.12. The savings account was closed due to bank charges and the money placed in the checking account.Profit from the unit games for 2009 was $133.00 (included was a loss of $646 for the Christmas Party, not including free unit game passes given away). Profit for the year for the sectional tournaments was $1754.00. Attendance from the February and May sectionals was down; however, the Labor Day sectional attendance increased. The April regional in Spokane will not affect our unit 448 finances. District 19 will fund the event and reap all profits (or loses). Old Business At the November 15, 2009, board meeting, it was MSP to try an I/N section (0 – 99 IN LIEU OF 0 – 300) for the unit games. Further discussion was held regarding this matter and tabled at this time until Kris Motoyoshi would be available to give further input. The recommendations from Kris Motoyoshi and Doyle Crook concerning fifth Wednesday mentor nights will be addressed at a later date. FEBRUARY SECTIONAL - The cost being charged to us for the February Sectional is $275.00 a day. This cost includes 8 pots of coffee per day. Any coffee over the 8 pots will cost our unit $10.00 a pot. Our Board nominated Kris Motoyoshi as our selection for the American Bridge Teachers’Association (ABTA) Teacher of the Year award. Ron Krueger is obtaining supporting documentation to be sent to Barbara Seagram by March 31, 2010. New Business The board approved the selection of these chairs and appointments by Ron Krueger. Tournament Coordinator - Mike Coopersmith Charity Chair – To Be Determined [Marshall Mah accepted] Webmaster – Bob Probasco, Barb Strole Disciplinary Chair – Norma Hols Recorder – Jackie Biel Electronic Contact – Kris Motoyoshi Grand Slammer Editor – Pat Strand Property Chair – Duane Starner Education Chair – Brenda Simpson Membership Chair – Ann Figg Director of Unit Games - David Rottmayer Hospitality Chair – To be determined The board meetings are always held prior to the unit games making it difficult for a board member to be Hospitality Chair because of the preparation required. Mike Coopersmith is looking into the possibility of renting an extra room for the Christmas Party. We would then be able to use the large room for dinner. Bob Probasco explained the dealing machine he saw at the San Diego NABC in Dec 2009. A principle benefit of the machine would be: every player could have a hand record and the deals would be available on computer so you could go home and replay any deal. He also recounted how one club in Houston started using the machine and the other two Houston clubs quickly follow suit. The value of the dealing machine has yet to be demonstrated to our local club directors. DINO is in the process of acquiring a machine ($4250) and hopes to have it in Spokane for our Feb 12-14 sectional. Bob will oversee its use, if we do in fact receive the machine. He urged board members to confer with players from other clubs who have used dealing machines. Another electronic device has already been used by several Spokane players, the Bridgemate scoring tablet. Instead of writing scores on a traveler or pick-up slip, each score is entered into the electronic keypad and transmitted wirelessly to the director's master unit. In addition to the advantage of speed, each partnership can check their scores immediately after the final round is played. Regional and NABC tournaments currently use these devices. Great enthusiasm was expressed at the board meeting for this device. At c. $148 /unit and $288 for the director's unit, a 20-table set could be acquired for about $3400. A similar device, BridgePad, is somewhat less costly but was also less reliable in San Diego than the Bridgemate. The back cover of your Dec 2009 Bridge Bulletin describes the Bridgemate and dealing machine. You can also get info on line at http://shop6.mailordercentral.com/baronbarclay/PlayBridgeDealer4-Dealing-Machine/productinfo/9620/ and http://shop6.mailordercentral.com/baronbarclay/BRIDGEMATE-II-TERMINAL/productinfo/9602/ and http://www.bridgepadrf.com/page7.php OTHER BUSINESS During discussion of the dealing machine, questions were raised about other items funded by the unit. In a wide-ranging interchange, various points of view were offered on the unit subsidizing the Christmas Party and the educational travel expense. No consensus was achieved. President Ron Krueger sent the email received from Brenda Simpson to each board member and a portion of the letter was read at the board meeting. Brenda expressed her concerns as a club owner and Education Chairman about purchasing a dealing machine. Meeting Adjourned, Respectfully submitted, Keri Malone, Secretary (Next Board meeting, Sunday, February 28, 11:30 a.m., Comfort Inn, Spokane WA) |