VILLAGE CARD CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING              
                                                       August 12, 2005         


Meeting was called to order by President Kathy Harris at 2:20 P.M.

Members attending:  Kathy Harris, Alan Walker, Marcy Jordan, Bill Taylor, Andy                
                                  Cosby, Richard Robertson, Teri LaBove, Peggy Ross, Marilyn 
                                  Biegler, and Mabel Serpa.
Members absent:       Dick Condon
                                 
Minutes of the two previous meetings were approved with the following correction:
Andy Cosby  was absent at both meetings.

REPORTS:
Player Development – Marcy stated that the welcome coffees were well attended and she found that all pamphlets had been picked up.  Free plays have been mailed out.  In Dick’s absence she reported that teaching schedule had been printed.  Orientation will be September 13, 2005.    

Treasurer – Alan reported a net lost of $199 for the month of July, 2005.  However, we are still ahead by over $8,500.  Our net equity at the end of July was $34,279.  A Finance Committee meeting will be scheduled in early fall.

Purchasing Agent – Bill Taylor advised the Board that supplies are plentiful and all plaques have arrived.

Game Manager – Andy announced that bidding boxes were cleaned with fresh cards for use.  He stated that Rick Wendricks will be added as a back-up Director.  Table count for first six months was higher than last year.  We are 417 tables ahead at end of June.  We were down 46 tables in July and August is 46 tables ahead of July.

Club Manager – Richard Robertson reported that the International Fund Charity Game went well.  He discussed the need for a new printer for the big room, pointing out that we could save money as paper is cheaper for a new printer.  Marilyn moved that we buy a printer for the big room, 2nd by Marcy and unanimously approved.

Member-at-Large – Marilyn reported that the article on Emmy Clark’s Memorial Game will be in the Village Voice.  Newsletter will be out in September.  Sue Baltz is working on the flier for the Tournament and Nancy Luehring has contacted hotels and rentals for discount rates.  Sectional Tournament will be March 17-19, 2005 with a Spring Fling on St. Patrick’s Day.                       

OLD BUSINESS:

Up-dating the Standing Rules was discussed.  Andy moved that ‘Game Director – Steps For Operating the Computer’, and the Game Director Standing Rule #5 be rescinded.  Motion was seconded by Teri and unanimously approved by the Board.

NEW BUSINESS:

Teri LaBove suggested that a packet be put together for all new members which would include brochures, teaching schedule, free play, etc.  This suggestion was well received. Teri moved that we follow through with this suggestion, 2nd by Marcy and approved by the Board.  Marcy will assist Teri in preparing the packets.

There being no further business, Marcy moved to adjourn, 2nd by Marilyn and all approved.

Next regular meeting will be September 9, 2005.

Submitted by:


Peggy Ross, Secretary                        Subject to Board Approval