DMBC Board Meeting April 16, 2007

The meeting was called to order by President John Sterling at 5:00 P.M.

The following were present:

Doris Katz

Bruce Ohmann

Lee Elton

Al Land

Barbara King

John Sterling

Our Meeting minutes are now being reviewed and then posted on our website.

TREASURER’S REPORT – Bruce gave the Treasurer’s report as posted on our web site.

DIRECTORS REPORT – June Byrne was absent and had forwarded to John the following:

Per Betty Bayard the Easy Bridge has 7 to 10 tables on Mondays of 0 to 20 points. The Wednesday game is also 7 to 10 tables. The Thursday morning education classes have been. Cancelled and are now at 9:00 to 9:30 A.M. on Mondays. In the past five years, Easy Bridge has brought in 115 new members

Our appreciation to Pat Heading who worked very hard on our PRO-AM game. We had 13 tables and the game was enjoyed by all. We are having a team game on April 24^th.

June was unable to find anyone who would direct for a proposed Saturday night game. She is still having problems with ACBL scoring on the computer. She has spent several hours on the phone to no avail. It was decided that we are to stay with the DOS system.

. REPORTS

Grounds/House – John stated that we are still having vacuum cleaner problems. Repair service is needed. The back-up power for the computer failed and John replaced it on Saturday for $41.00. John said a leg broke off suddenly on one of our chairs. No one was hurt but he hopes that this is not an area where we will have problems. There is a shrub hanging over the driveway and will be pruned back..

OLD BUSINESS – One person was left out of our new directory and John apologized for the omission. The pots and pans were purchased for the kitchen. We have refilled ink jet back ups on hand.

NEW BUSINESS – There was a burglary at the Deland Bridge Club. Some concern was raised by June and Gail on this matter, however no monies are left over night at our club.

June proposed Pat Heading to take the position of Tournament Chairman. Pat was still at the club and accepted the position. The Board then later voted a salary for this position of $100.00 per day for the upcoming tournaments in September and January only.

Al mentioned that suggestions had been made to him that we discontinue the use of travelers. Discussion determined that there will be no changes made at this time.

A new manual pencil sharpener is to be purchased for the club and permanently mounted.

Doris and Barbara will be absent for the next meeting.

Doris requested that more playing cards be purchased to replace old decks now in use.

The next meeting will be May 21^st.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 P.M.

Barbara King

Secretary