DMBC Board Meeting April 21, 2008

The meeting was called to order by President John Sterling at 4:50P.M.

The following members were also in attendance:

Frank Fisher

Doris Katz

Lynn Brown

Christina Murray

Barbara King

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as presented.

The financial report was approved as presented.

Linda Miller asked how many tables would be required to keep the Monday morning game as scheduled. The Board approved continuance at this time and will re-evaluate again at the June Board Meeting.  Linda will keep John informed as to the attendance at this game.

June Byrne has cancelled the Thursday 0-500 game until fall.  Her report also stated that we have three new directors:  Robert Renuart, Matie Ellery and Judith McCall.  Congratulations to all of them.  They all passed with very high scores!!  June also commented that the cleaning lady does not always show up as per her work schedule.

GROUNDS/HOUSE

John stated that the water bill is still high and we may still have a leak somewhere.  Don thinks the leak may be in men’s room.

The fan in the lady’s room is still noisy.  Don thinks this could be a major problem as a fan cannot be anchored correctly to the existing ceiling.  Further investigation is required.

June asked that a wall clock be replaced.  Barbara will pick one up at Sam’s Club.

Ants have been seen in the kitchen.  John will check if we have a contract with a pest control service.

OLD BUSINESS

Doris Katz has an announcement about our club in the News Journal.  She is still contacting the City on a regular basis regarding the street sign on Driftwood and Atlantic Avenue.

John is still working on the chairman position for the next tournament.

NEW BUSINESS

Lynn Brown wants to get high school students involved into playing bridge.  She would like to have our club support her in this endeavor.  She will contact the schools and see which ones have clubs.   She feels summertime would be a good time to get the students involved in something like this.  The Board agreed to support Lynn and commends her and all our teachers on their growth projects and efforts.  A donation from the estate of R. Moss has been received in the amount of $200.00.  This money will be used in memory of his name to promote the high school enrollment in the form of books and supplies.

Carole Lively suggested that the ladies room be completely refurbished after the leak repairs. 

Christina Murray stated that we need to have the carpet cleaned a minimum of once a year.  A motion was made and carried to have the carpets cleaned twice a year in May and November for allergy and health reasons.

Barbara King will be absent for the next meeting.

The next meeting will be May 19, 2008.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 5:50 P.M.

Barbara King

Secretary