VILLAGE CARD CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
APRIL 10, 2006
Meeting was called to order by President Irving at 3:04 PM.
Attending: Ned Irving, Lois Schoenrock, Dick Condon, Teri LaBove,Vicki Jennings, Allan Walker, Betty Schultz, Marilyn Biegler, and Robbie Robertson.
Absent: Mabel Serpa
The agenda was approved.
The minutes of the Mar.10 meeting were approved as amended. Change is to read: There will also be a teacher accreditation program if possible given by the ACBL at the regional and this will be in the spring newsletter.
Correspondence:
No correspondence
Officer Reports:
Treasurer: March showed a net gain of $294 and a net gain for the year to date.
Membership
Teri reported that she is still receiving memberships.
Purchasing:
Report under old business.
Education:
Brochures have been distributed. Dick presented 2 letters, one thanking Linda Mayhood for the help given by the POA with the artwork for the brochure and one to the ACBL requesting that the club be considered as a candidate for the Cooperative Advertising Program.
He also presented ACBL & YOU which communicates The ACBL benefits at the Secondary level. This will be presented at the various games as well as being posted.
He also announced that fall classes are being organized with orientation Sept. 19 and classes beginning Sept. 25.
Member at Large:
Marilyn reported that the deadline for the next newsletter has been moved to May 29. Sanction for the 2007 sectional tournament was received for March 30, 31 and April 1.
The 2006 sectional netted $4,176.84. The table count was 405.
Player Development:
Vickie brought concerns that members had voiced to her. One of these is that reverses have never been taught in the teaching program and yet they are expected to know what reverses are.
Old Business
Betty gave an evaluation on our coffee service and feels we cannot do better so we will continue with the present service. According to the statistics we should be making a fair profit on the coffee but are barely breaking even. Concern was expressed that not everyone is paying for their coffee or for a second cup.
After receiving copier usage from everyone Betty feels we should not purchase a copier at this time. People should be compensated if they make a lot of copies at home.
New Business:
Motion was made by Vicki, seconded by Betty to adopt the resolution on slow play as presented. Motion passed. In as much as the board desires to have a pleasant playing atmosphere and realizes that a lot of our membership is older and may be somewhat slower it was felt the directors should have guidelines to use in dealing with slow play. This resolution will be presented to the directors and also be posted.
Betty made a motion to start a monthly Monday night mixer game. Seconded by Dick. Motion passed. Details for this game will be worked out and communicated to the membership.
Dick presented the Summer Seminar plans for classes on several topics. It was suggested that he add reverses to this list, which he will do.Dick made a motion to amend the teacher pay and charge for lessons. Seconded by Marilyn. Motion passed. The charge will be $10 per student for a 1 or 2 hour class, ACBL or non ACBL. The teacher pay will be $25 per hour for a 1 to 4 hour course in place of a 3 or 4 hour course.
Changes to #1 of the Education Program with Regards to Teachers standing rules was tabled until next month.
Dick moved and Marilyn seconded that #4 of these rules be changed to read:
Instructors, who desire to conduct classes at the VCC which are not within the Club’s teaching program, shall direct their wishes to the VP/Educator Director, who will review the proposed class for fit within the VCC total program, consistency of content with other VCC classes, and non conflicting use of the Casa de Carta facilities. Student fees and instructor fees will be consistent with VCC Standing Rules, Education Program with Regard to Teachers. Motion passed.
Betty asked to be excused for the remainder of the meeting.
Dick moved and Allan seconded to change rule #5 to:
An instructor teaching approved classes (see item 4) not within the Club’s teaching program and at the Casa de Carta, shall collect the fees, turn them over to the VP/Education Director, submit an invoice for his/her services as outlined above, and be paid through the VCC treasury. In turn, the VCC facilities and supplies may be used free of charge for that specific approved class. Motion passed.
Marilyn moved and Vicki seconded the change to the Standing Rules for Payroll Clerk be changed to:
8. The Payroll Clerk is responsible to recruit persons for Game Clerks, and supervise their activities.
9. The Payroll Clerk reports to the Treasurer. Any questions concerning completion of the monthly reports should go to the Treasurer. Other questions should be directed to the Club Manager.
Standing rule changes concerning bulletin boards were tabled until next month.
Vicki moved, seconded by Lois that Rule 15 of the General Standing Rules be changed to: After an incident regarding improper conduct or unethical behavior has been reported to the Game Director a player or Game Director may report this behavior etc. Motion passed.
Vicki moved and Dick seconded that #23 be added:
#23 Game Directors, accredited teachers, VCC Officers, and VCC Board Members must be members of ACBL.
Motion passed unanimously. This will be communicated to the nominating committee.
Ned spoke to the obligation of Officers and Board Members to treat personal type issues discussed by the board as highly confidential.
A report was made by Cindy Devish on progress with plans for the Regional Tournament to be held in May.
The next meeting will be May 12 at 2:00 PM.
Meeting adjourned at 5:30.
Lois Schoenrock, Secretary Subject to Board approval