HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE CARD CLUB
                                           SEMI ANNUAL MEETING—JUNE 8, 2006

A recognition reception for Betty Johnson, who is leaving the Village, was held. Ned presented her with a certificate of recognition from the club.

Ned thanked all the volunteers who work so hard for the card club.

The Sandy Blevins trophy was presented to Bob Rogers.

Just for information for the membership, Ned spoke to the financial support given to us by the ACBL as well as the POA who does subsidize the club to about the $12,000 amount per year.  The meeting was called to order by President Ned Irving at 12:40PM. There were 146 in attendance.

REPORTS
VP/education director, Dick Condon—Unit 161 has refused our request to help fund our education program. The funding we requested was not permissible under ACBL policy because it is intended for clubs that lose money on their educational programs. The summer seminar is going well and fall classes will begin on September 18 with orientation being September 12. He mentioned the brochure and encouraged that it be used to promote the club.

Membership, Teri LaBove—Membership for 2006 stands at 695. Twenty nine of these are past presidents or people over 85. We have added 60 new members this year.

Director at Large, Marilyn Biegler—Announced that the Village Voice will no longer print our game results. She will continue getting articles and pictures in the paper. We had 405 tables at the sectional for a profit exceeding $4000. Tips for teen challenge came to $1000.

Purchasing, Betty Schultz—stated that she keeps the supplies up to date.

Treasurer, Allan Walker—stated we have a gain of $4000 this year. Our net equity is $38342 which is $14000 ahead of last year to date. This does not include any money from the regional tournament. Our employees received about a 13% raise which increased our cost by $360 per month.

Club Manager, Richard Robertson—the table count is up 2% to date this year.

Player Development, Vicki Jennings—Explained that her concern is the lower strata players and she brings their concerns to the board.

NEW BUSINESS
Kathy Harris, speaking on behalf of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee, moved to suspend the rule to present each item separately of the Constitution and Bylaws report. Seconded by Ray Banks and passed by unanimous vote.

Kathy Harris moved for the adoption of the Report of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee as posted. Seconded by Anne Hamparian. Discussion was asked for on each item. Motion passed by unanimous vote.

Meeting adjourned at 1:10PM.

Submitted by:

Lois Schoenrock, Secretary        Subject to Board Approval

Attached: Report by Constitution and Bylaws Committee, change #9 was not presented for a vote.