ACBL Unit 503 Minutes 4/1/2008
Present were Martie Moore, Elinor Tanck, Nita Girand, Dave Wheeler, Alan Cummings, Alan Templeton, Eric Mayefsky, Trina Bowman, Mike Atherton and Susana Krulevitch. Last month’s Minutes were approved.
Elinor – next month’s Kibitzer will again be six pages.
Treasurer’s Report – Alan Templeton informed us that the Unit made a $9000 profit the first quarter. The Bridge Center had a $2000 deficit. Alan moved some funds into CD’s and an interest bearing account. The Education Program is very successful and profitable.
David met with Alan of Twisters, who agreed that $300 should be taken off the rent on a monthly basis to pay for the heater. We owe Twisters for garbage collection. This amount will be taken off the cost of the heater and the balance to be deducted on a monthly basis from rent. Alan T. will put this in writing for Twisters approval. Twisters agrees that the second heating/AC should be replaced.
The distribution of air at the center is very uneven. It was suggested to install baffles for better air distribution. Acoustical tiles could be a health hazard. Owner agreed to take care of this problem. Alan C. went to the garbage company because recycling was not going well. Recycling should go through Twisters.
Bridge Pads – Alan C. suggested that pads should be available to all directors. Will commented that using bridge pads slows down the game 10 minutes at the beginning but is a great plus and eventually will make the game more efficient. Alan T. suggested a survey of the owners to see if they want to use the pads; are they comfortable with the machine only or do they want travelers. Directors would pay for the use of the pads. Functionality will be the ultimate goal. Will and Alan C. agreed that there should be a paper backup and not a total reliance on electronic score keeping. Will said that past contracts can be called up in the bridge pad file. Alan T. mentioned that there are othersystems available. David said that these pads are a good deal, financially. We will get input from other groups who have used these pads.
Mike talked about the April 13th Unit game. He is making announcements at the different games. A good number of players from Walter’s game have signed up. Sherie inquired if players would like to have dinner served between or after games. Eric moved that we keep the present eating schedule, i.e., one pot-luck and one free dinner for players a year. Motion was seconded and approved. Alan T. mentioned that there was no second director at the last Unit game, as had been agreedpreviously. There will be a second director for the 99’ers. There will be a notice in the next Kibitzer about the special game and a director for 99’ers. Mike gave directors, caddies, etc. a memo of payment structure.
Alan C. brought in two tiles of flooring samples. These tiles (in a very handsome pattern) are in a random pattern. They can be replaced but do not show seams. Both the flooring and the workmanship will be of high quality. The present cost is $10,800.
Painting the center will be $6800 including bathrooms, ceiling tiles and new baseboards. Spraying the ceiling tiles is $1300 (included to carpet and paint in the $6800). The best time to carpet and paint would be during the Firecracker tournament or the September Sectional.
Before any final decision is made on carpeting and paint, Alan T. and Alan C. will speak with Diamond (owner of building) to see if we can get any assurance of extension of lease after the two and half years which are left on our sublease. Decision was tabled until we can find out more about the lease, alternate space. Twisters said that there is no extra space for the Center. The possibility of some financial assistance from donors was mentioned in case we might need it.
Marty will get a plumber to make repairs in the kitchen and one of the bathrooms. Also possibly get a new thermostat cover. Marty suggested that we cap off the plumbing in the second kitchen and have the sink covered up to create more counter space. Cost would beabout $150.00. This was voted and agreed on.
Alan C. sent out a plan containing 5 different ideas for use of money in the Education Fund, which is now at $15,000: Workshop-Questions and Answers, Bridge Lessons, Guest Speaker Program, Bridge Baron Seminar and Library. The Bridge Center would be the best environment for all of these. Ask for book donations in the Kibitzer. In order for the education program to be successful, it must have volunteers and commitment. There will be an article in the Kibitzer asking for volunteers. Interested parties can contact Eric. The ideas for different programs will be presented to Lori. Marty mentioned that decisions on the different ideas are the job of the Education Foundation Committee.
Alan T. volunteered to update the mail server (general e-mail address) for all the board members.
Dave spoke with Claire – for the time being, the morning education “Easy Game” will continue to be on Fridays. Alan C. inquired about table count capacity for team games.
We adjourned at 5:55. Though it was April Fool’s Day, it was business as usual, only moreof it.
Respectfully submitted,
Susana Krulevitch
Secretary