Board Minutes August 2, 2011
Attending members were Mike Atherton, Valerie Baldwin, Steve Barasch, Sue Barkley, Sue Griswold, Lu Isaacs, John Mattis, Bev Nuding and Allen Wolman. Also attending were Alan Cummings, Elinor Tanck, Kevin O’Leary and Lori Spaeth.
New Business
New Building Mike said the City of Mt. View indicated that IFES must deal with the sound problem before a use permit can be issued. No sound engineer has yet been hired. Alan T will help by getting the names of sound engineers. We are simultaneously exploring the possibility of a lease extension here. Sue offered a full or part month’s rent check to Twisters. They did not take it.
The Move Kevin’s committee consists of Lori and Dave Wheeler. He said Duane has a friend with a 48’ trailer which we can use to move our things. The packing should begin August 30 which could be a conflict with the Regional. The movers have storage available if we need it. 3 movers have quoted from $1400 to $1800. The total cost including boxes, gas, payment of drivers, etc. should be $2200 or less. We will ask for volunteers as soon as we know the date.
Administrative
The July Board minutes were approved.
Unit Games Sue reported that Sue Johnston sent her resignation effective 8/1. A request was sent to EZ bridge directors asking for a replacement. Margot said she would be a backup. Marolyn, Pru, Missy and John Williams are other possibilities as director of the 199er game. October is the first opportunity for the 199er Swiss game.
Kibitzer Elinor will be away August 10 to 15. Marion will be the contact on those dates. The article deadline is August 5.
Treasurer’s Report Bev reported that the balance sheet for the Unit/Bridge Center account shows $144,257 and the balance sheet for the Education Fund shows $3,167.61. Steve’s Firecracker Report shows a profit of $3,375 for the year 2011. Bev is keeping an accounting of donors contributing toward our move to the new location.
Bridge Center Manager Update John suggested that new directors’ contracts should not include criteria for keeping game(s). He also strongly suggested that board members support the Bridge Center by playing here.
Firecracker Report Steve said we paid more for caddies and board duplication but saved $600 on the PA system. The total income was around $3300. Alan C. reported that the 2nd Harvest Food Bank received $7799 in donations including $1500 from the San Mateo club. They sent a thank you letter. Alan will write an article for the Kibitzer. Allen W. and Steve will co-chair the event again in 2012. They are considering possible time changes for the games: weekdays 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Thursday, Friday and Saturday 1 pm. and 7 p.m. John suggested 2 sessions pair games. The Convention Center will not be available on these same dates in 2012 or 2013.
Items Suggested by BOD Member
Wish List Lori said the donation request has gone into the Kibitzer. She sorted the WANT and NEED list and determined that we will try to fix and clean our chairs for now. The needs list should be about $24,000 without the $9,000 for chairs. A big ticket item on the list is a room dividing partition. Chris Bunz offered to do a poster for donations. It should have a goal and a barometer.
Visit by ACBL President The new ACBL President Craig Robinson will be visiting our club on September 12 as part of his 100 clubs in 100 days tour. He is interested in what we are doing to bring in new and younger players
Toronto NABC John said $15 per day was the hotel internet charge. The tournament used Bridge Pads and Bridge Mates. Many players did not know how to use them. There were over 15,000 tables for the entire event.
Diablo Valley Lecture Series Val sent an email regarding the Marty Bergen talk on Skype and BBO. The feedback from viewers at her home was sent to Ally Whiteneck from Diablo. Ally offered to tape and replay the lesson at a time of our choice and help run the first session. She will guarantee that we will not lose any money. The series will not start until January 2012 but the lectures from Bergen and Klinger will be made available sooner. More details to follow.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Barkley, Secretary