VILLAGE CARD CLUB

                                  BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

                                            NOVEMBER 16, 2004

President Kathy Harris called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M.

Attending:    Kathy Harris, Marilyn Biegler, Lowry West, Bill Taylor

                   and Dick Condon   

Absent:        Diane Patterson, Jan Farnsworth, Peggy Ross, Mabel

                   Serpa, Dwayne Ballew and Tom Martick

Guest:          Andy Cosby

The Agenda was unanimously approved by the Board.

Minutes of the October 29, 2004 called meeting were approved.

Correspondence Received:

A letter from Bob Rogers was read by all board members present at the meeting and will be forwarded to all absent board members.

Reports:

Membership – In Jan’s absence Lowry read the report.  In 2004 we had 783 paid members.  153 members have paid their 2005 membership dues.  Jan will have an addendum for the 2004 address/phone book at the Christmas party.  This should be used until the 2005 book is ready.

Game Manager – Lowry reported that the 1st Sunday of the month Swiss team game is now 0-199, 200-499.  The 3rd Sunday Swiss team game is 0-499/Open.  There is a need to replace one set of the green boards.  Bill Taylor will check to see if the metal boards are available and get the cost for both metal and plastic 36 board sets.

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Purchasing – Bill reported that we are using the half sheet travelers which were provided free.

Treasurer – Bill Taylor gave the report for Diane.  We had a net income of $687.27 for the month of October, 2004.  This positive figure was due to the Training/Instruction activity ($l,895.39 – income minus expenses).  Net Loss for the year through October

$3,723.06.  Total Equity stands at $29,512.59.

Director of Player Development – Dick reported that the POA pamphlet will be discussed at the next board meeting.  Board members asked to check for corrections or changes.

Director-at-Large – Marilyn reported that the Newsletter will be ready for the Christmas party.  As soon as the Life Master party pictures are available they will be submitted to the Village Voice.

Old Business:

Maureen Morgan, Nominating Committee Chairman, submitted the following slate for the 2005 VCC Board:

                  President-------------------------Kathy Harris

                  Vice President-------------------Dick Condon

                  Treasurer-------------------------Alan Walker

                  Secretary-------------------------Peggy Ross

                  Membership----------------------Teri LaBove

                  Game Manager-------------------Andy Cosby

                  Director of Player Development—Marcy Jordan

Motion was made by Marilyn to accept the slate of officers for 2005 presented by the Nominating Committee, seconded by Lowry and approved by the Board.

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The Men’s Duplicate Bridge Group will not be meeting at Casa de Carta.

Bill reported for Diane that on November 9th, the VOTE Proposal for Playing Fees Increase was posted in 5 places in the Club – on the front door, on each of the bulletin boards, and on the Final Results boards in the main room.  With the vote to be taken on December 10th the time of posting was in compliance with our rules of procedure.

Marilyn reported on the 2005 Sectional.  The ad has been sent to the Districk 10 Mid South Bridge Forum.  Wine and snacks will be served after the afternoon games on Friday and Saturday with a cash bar.

New Business:

The Board approved an expense voucher from Liz Confer for $152.09 for the Life Master Party.

Dick suggested that we have VCC stationery made to upgrade our image when corresponding.  Dick recommended that a certificate be given to the novice players when they reach a certain point.  The Board decided that a certificate should be given when a player reaches 20 points.  Dick will research cost of both items.

Sherri in the Woodland’s office is deluged by phone calls whenever power is lost in the village.  Kathy will check with Sherri to see if they have an answering machine that can relay a message to VCC players in the event of a power loss.

The December Board Meeting will be Friday, December 3rd at 2:00 P.M.  Board members are to have reports ready to be presented at the Membership Meeting Dec. 10th.  We look forward to the support of all VCC members at the semi-annual meeting – bring a sack lunch and after a short meeting enjoy a great day of bridge.    

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There being no further business, a motion was made and approved to adjourn.

Peggy Ross

Secretary                            Subject to Board Approval