VILLAGE CARD CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
JULY 8, 2005
Meeting was called to order by President Kathy Harris at 2:10 P.M.
Attending: Kathy Harris, Richard Robertson, Teri LaBove, Marilyn Biegler, Dick Condon, Bill Taylor,
Peggy Ross and Marcy Jordan.
Absent: Alan Walker and Mabel Serpa
Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as posted.
Correspondence:
Letter of resignation from Partnership Committee by Dorothy Guthrie
Letter from Director Bob Ross
REPORTS:
Vice-President – Dick Condon reported that he had received a check for $305.65 to help cover the cost
of brochures. He stated that brochures are all gone from the POA each time he goes by to
replenish them.
Purchasing Agent – Bill Taylor advised the Board that the new clock for the intermediate room has
arrived. He will order new plaques for life masters.
Club Manager – Richard Robertson stated that we had 171 tables in play during the recent STAC
Tournament. A check for $1,026 was sent to Charlie McCracken of ACBL to cover this
game. Table count is up 400 tables at end of six (6) months. Robertson thanked Marilyn
for a great job on the newsletter.
Membership – Teri LaBove reported two (2) new members. There are still 40 unpaid at this time.
OLD BUSINESS:
Results of survey sheet posted on bulletin board to determine number of members who wanted the
first Sunday Swiss Team Game to return to 0-299 stratification were presented to Board members.
Teri moved that we make the 1st Sunday Swiss Team Game 0-299 stratification starting
August 7, 2005. This will be a
Club Championship Game. Motion was 2nd by Marilyn and
unanimously approved by the Board.
NEW BUSINESS:
The following resolution was presented by Dick Condon:
Subject: Formation of Education Committee
Purpose: To ascertain the Educational needs of the Village Card Club for the present and to
attempt to ascertain the needs for the foreseeable future.
The committee will be configured as follows but would not be limited in number in either direction to the
following:
1. Chairperson, Director of Education
2. Present ACBL certified teacher
3. Past ACBL certified teacher
4. Student presently involved in the educational program
5. Same as 4
Procedure will be discussion among the committee members initially, then to interview players, students,
past and present teachers (inside and outside the VCC sponsored programs), and others who would volunteer
information.
Assimilate and categorize the information and report to the Board on it and the committee’s recommendation.
Time frame to be determined, but hopefully by year end 2005.
At this time an Ad Hoc Committee will be formed. Their recommendations will be presented to the
Constitution Committee as an amendment to the VCC By-Laws. This amendment will be voted on at the
Annual Meeting by the membership.
Dick Condon presented the following resolution to the Board for a vote:
Subject: Join the Hot Springs Village Chamber of Commerce
Purpose: To disseminate information through our brochure to those visiting the office of the Chamber
of Commerce; to be part of their mailings; to be listed on their website in multiple links, i.e.
Bridge, Cards, Recreation, Clubs, etc.
Cost: $75.00 per year
Teri moved that we accept the resolution as stated, 2nd by Peggy and unanimously approved by the Board.
Richard Robertson informed the Board of the need for a new printer for intermediate room. He stated that
a laser printer would use cheaper paper thus paying for itself in a short time. Marilyn moved that the Board
direct Richard to buy a new laser printer, 2nd by Bill and unanimously approved by the Board.
There being no further business, Dick Condon moved to adjourn, 2nd by Teri. Motion carried.
Submitted by:
Peggy Ross
Secretary Subject to Board Approval