VILLAGE CARD CLUB
Meeting Minutes
December 3, 2004

The meeting was called to order by President Kathy Harris at 2:15 P.M.

The following Board members were present:  Kathy Harris, Lowry West, Tom Martick, Bill Taylor, Marilyn Biegler, Dwayne Ballew, Jan Farnsworth, Diane Patterson and Peggy Ross.  Members absent were Mable Serpa and Dick Condon. Guests were Andy Cosby and Teri LaBove. 

November 16, 2004 meeting minutes were approved as posted.

Agenda for meeting was approved as posted.

REPORTS:

Treasurer – Diane reported a net loss of $2,187.91.  Net Equity of $27,324.

Game Manager – Lowry presented a draft of the Mentoring Program.  Dwayne made a motion to accept this draft, seconded by Bill Taylor and unanimously approved by the Board.

Lowry asked the board for 6 free plays to be given at the “I can’t stand it anymore” Game to be held on New Year’s Day for those who are sick of football.

He advised the Board that the money game scheduled for January 5th would be changed to the 4th Wednesday of January.  Members who plan to play must pay when they sign up for the game.

Lowry stated that the newsletter is ready except for ACBL #s and schedule of games for January, February, and March.  He asked Tom Martick to provide him with this information.

Purchasing Agent – Bill reported that supplies are in good order.  He will do an inventory prior to January 1st.

Vice-President – Dwayne reported a net of $1,500.00 from the teaching program.  He will submit a request for reimbursement for educational program from ACBL and the Unit.  He told the Board that Bob Ross would like to teach a class in the spring.

Membership – Jan reported 291 members have paid for 2005.

OLD BUSINESS:

• Kathy stated that the Memorial Fund has $811.44.  $400.00 has been spent.
• Stratification of the game on December 10 was discussed.
• No additional nominations have been received.  Slate will stand as posted.

NEW BUSINESS:

1.  Bill Taylor paid $379.59 for supplies personally.  Diane moved that he be reimbursed, 2nd by Lowry and approved by the Board.

2.  The Agenda for the Annual Meeting was discussed.  Members were encouraged to have reports ready to present at the meeting.

Dwayne moved to adjourn, 2nd by Lowry and approved by the Board.

The next regular meeting will be January 14, 2005.

Peggy Ross

Secretary                                Subject to Board Approval