DMBC  BOARD MEETING  NOVEMBER 17, 2008

The meeting was called to order by John Sterling.  The following were in attendance:

John Sterling

Chet Masztak

Jim Geary

Lynn Brown

Judy Hinds

Murray Goldberg

Donna Jurist

Barbara King

A tournament report for January 2009 was submitted by Max Bayard.

1.  Would it be alright for us to establish a relationship with our local businesses that support our tournaments, also anyone else who donates prizes to be given away.

2.  For example Stonewoods is giving us a gift certificate for dining in January.  Marty Bergen had sent us books to give out in September.  The Board approved acknowledging these gifts with supplied advertisements from the providers.

3.  Max proposed a solution for when we do not have enough room for tournament players and need to add tables.  He proposed putting 5 tables across the rows from the front door on the Atlantic avenue side and coming toward the kitchen end until we had enough tables.  This would alleviate the congestion around the food area and restrooms.  Suggestion accepted.

4.  SUPPLIES- We have enough bidding boxes for 36 tables and only 3 extra.  Max requested that we purchase 33 additional boxes.  Cost was estimated to be around $10.00 per box.  A motion was made and seconded to make this purchase.

5.  The Club normally has two free bridge lessons during the tournament.  Max is arranging to have three free lessons for the January tournament on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

6.  Max suggested that we keep the per session fees to stay at the same $10.00.  The lunch tickets will still be offered for sale at $2.00 each on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  Lunch will be included on Sunday with the entry fee of $22.00 per person. 

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The following officers were unanimously elected to these positions:

PRESIDENT – Jim Geary

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT – Chet Masztak

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT – Donna Jurist

TREASURER – John Sterling

SECRETARY – Lynn Brown

DIRECTOR’S REPORT –

Coffee maker problems – John took it in for service.  He was told that they could not find anything wrong with the unit.  We may need new coffee pots in the future.

A New Year’s Eve game and dinner by the Bayards was approved

The Monday morning game is still ongoing.

John stated that the minutes of the meetings are to be sent out to all Board Members for approval and corrections before being posted on the website.  This is to be done as soon as possible.

TREASURER’S REPORT – Our table count for the fiscal year was 3,613 which is down from past years.  Our current bank balance is $54,479.0 which is down about $15,000.00 for the year.  The biggest expense was for the a/c unit and roof repairs.

John told the new members that our By-Laws and Standing Rules are posted on our Web Site.

GROUNDS REPORT – John stated that our ladder that was anchored on the outside of the building has been stolen and we may need to purchase a new one.

PURCHASING COMMITTEE – Dr. Susie will take over for Mary Lockwald on January 1st.  The Board extends a BIG THANK YOU to Mary for all her trips to the store.  John and Bob Aumiller will continue to serve on this committee.  It was suggested that other officers and the club director should have charge cards for Office Depot and Sam’s Club to make any purchases as necessary.

OLD BUSINESS – Card Shuffler.  No one checked it out at the tournament.  The new Board shall proceed on getting more information.  Donna Jurist will contact Harry the Tournament Director to get more information and Lynn will check the web site.  The front door closers still need to be checked for repairs.

NEW BUSINESS – Christmas gifts for the Headstart Children will continue to be collected.  Donna Mass with headstart will take over the collection of the gifts and the monies.  A motion to continue to support the Headstart for Holly Hill was made and carried.  All donations are to be made by December 13th.

A new telephone directory will be done by John.  Only Club Members are listed.  Please make sure that John has your correct E-Mail address.

John will get together with the Budget Committee for next year.  Other Committee Lists were given to Jim.

Christmas bonuses were approved as follows.

Head Director  - June Byrne - $200.00

Cleaning Lady - $125.00

Directors – Requiring further discussion.

It was decided to continue the Board Meetings on the third Monday of the month.  The next meeting will be December 15, 2008.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 P.M.

Secretary

Barbara King

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