VILLAGE CARD CLUB

                                                  BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

                                                                  JANUARY 14, 2005

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

Attending:  Kathy Harris, Bill Taylor, Teri LaBove, Dick Condon, Allan Walker, Andy Cosby,                      Marilyn Biegler, Richard Robertson, Marcy Jordan, Mabel Serpa and Peggy Ross.

A motion was made by Kathy Harris to name Richard Robertson Club Manager, seconded and unanimously approved by the Board.

Minutes of December meeting were approved as read.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Purchasing Agent – Bill Taylor informed the Board that supplies are in good shape.  He is                                   having names on credit card changed to include, Kathy, Allan and Bill.

Member-at-Large – Marilyn Biegler will send pictures of the new Board and Christmas Party
                                  to Village Voice.

Membership – Teri reported 600 paid members.  If dues are not paid by end of January your
                          name will not appear in the directory and player fees will be $2.50.  Book should
                          be ready by middle of February.  Teri is getting a price comparison from several
                          printers in order to get the best deal possible for the Card Club.

Vice-President – Dick Condon suggested that orientation and classes be listed on the website.
                             Most registrations came in via email – very few were mailed.  Dick thanked all

                             who helped with orientation with a special thanks to our dedicated teachers.

Treasurer – Allan Walker finished W-2’s and passed them out to Directors and all paid
                      employees.  Teri informed Walker that the Unit has agreed to profit-share
                      with clubs.  Allan reported a Net Loss of $2,248.50 for December, 2004.  That
                      brings us to a total Net Loss of $8,046.92 for 2004.  Total Equity at the end of 2004
                      has fallen to $25,188.73.

Player Development – Marcy Jordan asked Richard to give her names of members who deserve
                                      free plays.  She will attend Newcomers Meeting each month to inform
                                     residents of Village Card Club activities.

Game Manager – Andy Cosby added Bill Stuart and John Tryon to list of Active Directors.

CORRESPONDENCE:

                        Note from Karen Lauck thanking VCC for poinsettia at Christmas.
                        Note from Gary Stegall thanking VCC for Christmas gift.

OLD BUSINESS:

It was suggestedthat the VCC ask bridge related functions to donate $8.00 per hour to cover room and supplies used.  Any request should be approved by the Club Manager.  A motion was made by Bill Taylor that any bridge related function, with prior approval of the Club Manager, be asked to make a donation of $8.00 per hour to cover room and supplies used, seconded by Teri and approved by the Board.  This will become Standing Rule #23.

A motion was made by Andy Cosby that the Standing Rules (Charges for Lessons) paragraph 10 be amended to read:  “Students will pay $2.50 per person per session for supervised play and Bridge Plus.”  The motion was seconded and unanimously approved by the Board. 

Andy presented a resolution regarding fees for the STAC Games.  After a short discussion by Board members, Marilyn moved that these events be incorporated in the calendar of the Village Card Club with entrance fees set at $3.50 for members and $4.00 for non-members.  This motion was seconded and unanimously approved by the Board.  A sanction will be bought for Tuesday night.

A motion was made by Teri to have a two-month trial period for Flighted Swiss Team Games on the first and third Sunday of each month.  Motion was seconded by Marilyn and unanimously approved by the Board.

A motion was made by Peggy that Standing Rule (Game Directors) #2 be amended to read.  “The Game Director will select the game movement best suited for the number of players registering.  If the number of tables in a stratified event warrants establishing two sessions (normally 17 ½  tables or more), the boards will be played and twinned.  He/she will operate the computer during the game according to instructions attached”.  The motion was seconded by Marilyn and approved by the Board with one vote against.

A resolution was presented to Board members regarding bidding systems used by some players which are disruptive to the Club.  After a lengthy discussion a motion was made by Marilyn that the four directors who signed a letter in this regard, as well as the players involved, be invited to the February meeting of the Board of Directors to state their views and the issue be resolved on that date.  Motion was seconded by Allan and unanimously approved by the Board.

Robbie will include all games on Coming Events Schedule and try to get maximum results from the website.  A motion was made by Marilyn to pay website provider $35.00  per month since we have added at least 170 pages or more since beginning.  The motion was seconded and unanimously approved by the Board.

NEW BUSINESS:

A motion was made by Andy to have Annual Party and Annual Meeting on separate days, each being on a Thursday.  Motion was seconded and approved by the Board.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Dick to adjourn.  Motion was seconded and approved by the Board.  Next regular meeting will be February 11, 2005 at 2:15 P.M.

Submitted by:

Peggy Ross,
Secretary                          Subject to Board Approval