Minutes of the April 2, 2008
Board Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Charlotte
Bridge Association met on Wednesday,
April 2, 2008 at 4:00 P.M. at the Bridge
Center. Ross Andresen, Jackie Key, John Glover, Jane Smith, Jean Davis, Craig
Poplin, Jerry Pontius, Bill Sutton and Susan Young were present. Janet Case was also in
attendance.
The minutes of the March meeting were
approved as amended. (The Charlotte Bridge Club will be re-imbursed
as soon as all the receipts have been submitted.)
The financial report, given by Bill Sutton,
was discussed and approved. Many of the larger than usual expenses were
non-recurring, making this month’s expenditures seem greater.
People have reacted favorably to the
non-life master derby.
Jerry has turned over almost everything to
Jane. He has met with the Parks Commission and Don Lassiter will take over
negotiations concerning the parking pad. If not approved, it will come before
the Board again. If it is approved, community organizations will then be
consulted.
Ross thanked Mary Ann Mortimer and Fran
Bacon for their work in providing refreshments for the Open House on March 15.
Craig reported that as of today there are 40
pairs taking part in the mentor program.
The charity game honoring Len Case will take
place on April 26, as well as Awards Day. Debo will
be in charge of the food, some of which will be “covered dish” and some will be
purchased. Craig is updating the plaques.
All books have been moved to the room off
the kitchen, now called the library. Signs will be purchased to designate this.
Two delegates are needed to go to the
Gatlinburg Regional. Gretchen Smith will be called, and Jean Davis might go.
Debo wants to
install a case of small cubby holes where people could keep a few things. Debo has volunteered to pay for it. There were no
objections.
Jean suggested putting up a shelf or a
cabinet around the sinks in the ladies room, on which ladies could put their
purses. Jane and Jean will investigate.
Jean suggested purchasing a machine which
would set up bridge hands and have hand records available. It would be a
wonderful teaching aid. We might be able to share this machine, and the expense,
with Jerry Helms, who has expressed an interest. Jean will consult with him.
Another needed item is an
overhead projector.We already have a cart for
it. Jean will speak to other teachers about this. She will also look into a new
microphone. The Board has already approved an expenditure of at most $500 for
the microphone.
Janet requested a better place for the
monthly reports. Ross will copy them each month and they will be in a permanent
notebook in the main room, with the copy to Janet.
Jerry Pontius thanked all those who have
helped him at the Bridge Club, and the Board thanked him for all he has done.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Young, Secretary