HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE CARD CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
October 14, 2005


Meeting was called to order by President Kathy Harris at 2:00 P.M.

Members attending: Kathy Harris, Dick Condon, Marilyn Biegler, Mable Serpa, Teri
LaBove, Richard Robertson, Peggy Ross, Andy Cosby, and Alan Walker.
Members Absent: Marcy Jordan and Bill Taylor

CORRESPONDENCE: Thank you note from the Tryons which is posted on Board.

REPORTS:

Treasurer – Allan reported a Net Gain of approximately $1100 for the month of
September, 2005. We are ahead by over $10,300 for the year 2005 thus far. Net Equity
at the end of September was over $35,600. Charity Games in September raised $852
for Katrina relief. Finance Committee met in September with Kathy Harris, Diane
Patterson, and Allan Walker attending.

Vice President – Dick stated that Orientation was a success with 29 attending. Classes
were filled with 89 students. Tentative date for orientation is January 10 with classes
starting January 16, 2006.

Player Development – In Marcy’s absence a written report was given to each member.
Marcy attended Newcomers Coffee and passed out pamphlets. Five players reached the
200 master point level and they received a congratulatory letter and free play from Kathy
Harris. After surveying students taking lower level classes it was determined that quite a
few frequent the VCC games.

Game Manager – Andy reported 6,758 tables during September which is 570 ahead of
last year. Charity Club Game had 26 tables. Andy praised Teri and Fran for a superb job
running this game. He announced a Super Club Knock-Out Game to be held at the end
of November.

Membership – Teri hopes to have Membership Booklets ready to be printed by
November 1, 2005 and finished by January 31, 2006. She has made up 10 packets for
new members.

Member-at-Large – Marilyn advised the Board that fliers were sent to Tunica Regional.
Ad is ready to be sent to Bridge Bulletin for Sectional. Pictures and article on Tryons
will be in Village Voice soon.

OLD BUSINESS:

Dick moved that we rescind the Formation of Education Committee Resolution which
passed July 8, 2005. Motion was 2nd by Andy and unanimously approved by the Board.
An Ad Hoc Committee will be formed as needed.

NEW BUSINESS:

The Board voted to present a “Good Will Achievement Award” to a player who has
played a role in promoting the game as well as presenting good table presence. This
award will be presented December 15 at Christmas Party.

Dick Condon moved that the free play issued by the Bidding and Play of the Hand
class instructor have space for name of front of receipt and be valid for $2.00 free
play or Bridge Plus. Motion 2nd by Andy and passed unanimously.

The next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 3:30 P.M.

Motion to adjourn was made by Andy Cosby, 2nd by Marilyn and unanimously
approved.


Submitted by:


Peggy Ross, Secretary Subject to Board Approval