VILLAGE CARD CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
                                                             MAY 12, 2006

Meeting was called to order by President Irving at 2:15 PM.

Attending: Ned Irving, Lois Schoenrock, Dick Condon, Teri LaBove,Vicki Jennings, Allan Walker, Betty Schultz, Marilyn Biegler, Mabel Serpa and Robbie Robertson .

Betty moved to approve the following additions to the agenda, carpet cleaning, cleaning of chairs and the knock out resolution. Motion passed.

The agenda was approved as amended.

The minutes of the April 10 meeting were approved as written.

Correspondence:
Ned is pleased to have received items in his suggestion box and these were noted.

Officer Reports:
Treasurer: April showed a net gain of $105 and a net gain of $790 for the year to date. Neither of these figures includes the $4000 from the sectional tournament.

Education:
The summer seminar is going well.
Dick has sent a letter to the district requesting a response as to where they are with the education reimbursement that he requested for the club.
Peg Birzer is stepping down as a director for Bridge Plus. Ray Banks is filling this position.

Club Manager:
The 1st Monday night mixer went well. The next one is scheduled for June 5th.

Player Development:
Vicki presented feedback on the knockout games.

Old Business:
Dick moved that #1 in the standing rules, Education Program with Regards to Teachers, be changed to read: All ACBL certified teachers who are members of The Village Card Club are considered to be potential members of the Card Club teaching staff, and are encouraged to teach in the Club teaching program. Motion passed.
Dick moved that #2 be changed to: Teachers are to assist in recruitment of students for Village Card Club classes only. Motion passed.
Vicki moved that # 16 in The Standing Rules for The VCC be changed to read: As a general rule, only items relating to the VCC shall be posted on the bulletin boards. However if any member wishing to post bridge club, non related items or a petition soliciting signatures must submit it to the Club Manager, Club President or Club board who will decide if it is appropriate for posting at the club. If it is deemed appropriate, the Club Manager or President will post it in a designated place on the bulletin board and if warranted ask the Game Directors to make the following announcement: “There is a member sponsored petition on the bulletin board. You are encouraged to read it and, if you wish, to sign it. No politicking in support of, or against, the petition is to take place in this building.” Motion passed.

New Business:
Dick moved to authorize the expenditure for cleaning the carpet. Motion passed.
The cleaning of the chairs was tabled.
Betty Johnson has resigned as chair of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee. Betty Schultz moved to accept the appointment of Fran Anderson as chair and Kathy Harris as committee member. Motion passed.

Allan reported on the cost of liability insurance for board members. He will continue to investigate. This will be on the June agenda.

Up to$500 was approved for expenses for the semiannual meeting. Betty Johnson will also be recognized for her service to the Card Club. Betty is leaving the Village.

Dick moved that Standing Rule #11 of the VCC Standing Rules be changed to read: A Psychic bid or “Psych” is a bid that deliberately and grossly misstates the bidder’s high-card values or suit length. Psychs are done primarily to make it more difficult for the opponents to find their optimum contract. Pschy bids are legal. The VCC policy is that Psych bids may be made but once in a calendar day. In the VCC, Psychic calls against less experienced players (those of a strata lower than the person psyching) are prohibited. Motion passed.

Marilyn moved to post points for non ACBL members. Motion passed.

Marilyn moved that 2 free plays be awarded for the most master points for the month, amended by Betty to 1 free play in each of 4 categories. A. unlimited MPs, B. less than 1000 MPs, C. 300 MPs and D. 20 MPs. Motion passed with 3 nays and 4 yays

Lois moved that the knock outs scheduled for the remainder of the year be cancelled  due to lack of interest from our membership. Motion passed.

The Board reviewed the recommendations made by the Constitution and Bylaws Committee having to do with changes recommended to them by the Board. Each change was discussed and voted on to be presented to the membership. Two of the recommendations appeared to require more thought and discussion so a special Board meeting is called for May 22 at 8:30 AM. After these are finalized by the Board they will be posted 2 weeks before the semiannual meeting June 8 for the membership to review before voting on them at the meeting. The minutes of the Dec. 8, 2005 Annual meeting will also be posted for review.

The next meeting will be June 9 at 2:00 PM.

Meeting adjourned at 5:00 PM.

Lois Schoenrock, Secretary    Subject to Board approval