January 2016

The meeting was called to order at 3:33 pm. Directors present included Dave Puryear, Leslie Altick, Gil Barsley, Peggy Chen, Paul Davis, Jim Harris, Marilyn Imaoka, and Todd Makler. James […]

February 2016

There were no highlighted updates on the Firecracker. We are still in need of a few chairpersons. However, we have reached all the milestones that needed reaching by this point in time.

March 2016

David Puryear, President, called the meeting to order at 3:32pm. The other directors present included Leslie Altick, Gill Barsley, Peggy Chen, Paul Davis, Jim Harris, Marolyn Imaoka, Todd Makler, and Jody Williams. The Board approved the minutes of t

April 2016

Some Unit members have expressed a preference tor having another limited section for Unit games. This will be tried for the May Unit pairs game. Dave will contact Kathy Harper and ask her to promote these lower limited games in her beginning classes.

May 2016

Jody has drafted a document detailing the steps directors need to follow to enter information after a game into Pianola, the system that will put our directory online as well as provide members with feedback on their games. She will vet it for clarit

June 2016

Lori Spaeth presented on behalf of Peggy Chen their recommendation for a tile-like material to replace the laminate in the food court and hallway, as well as the directors’ alcove. The material has sound dampening features and a 10-year commercial

July 2016

James Stuart-Smith, Tournament Chairman, detailed the tremendous success of the Firecracker. Table count increased from last year to 923. 416 members of our Unit played, again up from last year; and 227 members from Unit 507. Pairs games were up and

August 2016

The issue of what to do about potentially acrimonious political discussions at the Bridge Center will be left to be handled by individual club owners.

September 2016

The committee has made progress, but has concluded that this project needs a volunteer to move the scheduling of a weekly event forward. The board is in favor of investigating a class to offer IFES members, such as Learn Bridge in a Day. This event t

October 2016

Jim Harris & Paul Davis are getting approval dates from Will Watson. Allison Bennett is willing to take on this responsibility next year. Kathy Harper and Debbie Rosenberg have been advised. Dave Puryear mentioned that we need to get dates on the 201

November 2016

Dave Puryear, President, called the meeting to order at 3:40pm. Other directors present were Leslie Altick, Gill Barsley, Peggy Chen, Paul Davis, Jim Harris, Todd Makler, and Jody Williams. John Prior also attended. The Board approved the minutes of

December 2016

Marolyn reported that we have 60 tables signed up for the Holiday Party. Extra parking will be available at the Buddhist Temple. The meat dishes will come from Safeway. Beverages will be served in the Bridge Center, but the dining will occur in the I