VILLAGE CARD CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
July 6, 2007

Meeting was called to order by President Irving at 2:02 PM

Attending: Ned Irving, Lois Schoenrock, Teri LaBove, Andy Cosby, Betty Schultz, John Wild, Mabel Serpa, Fran Bazemore, Vonna Fischer, Marilyn Biegler and Diana Podawiltz

Absent: Becky Rice

Guests: 3 were in attendance

The agenda was approved with the addition of discussion of the Player Development appointment.

The minutes of the June 8 meeting were approved with two corrections. NAP 49er games-Discussion was held on the fact that ACBL does not offer 299er NAP. It will be communicated that these games will be 0-500 NLM games as indicated on the schedule in the book. ACBL designates September 49er games as North American 49er Pairs games at no extra charge to the players and they will receive (extra black- 45%black at sectional ratings) points.
Upgraded Club Championship Game- will be held July 19.
The minutes of the June 6, 2007 Semi Annual Meeting were accepted with no corrections or additions.

Correspondence:
What was received was presented.

Officer Reports:
Membership:
Teri reported that we have 733 members.

Treasurer:
Total equity shows an increase of $256 year to year. There was a $950 loss for the month of June. Full report is posted.

Purchasing:
Betty reported on the concept of people sorting their hands, if able before replacing them in the board and passing them on. This will be suggested on a strictly voluntary basis as a friendly aid to our members who are physically impaired.

Game Manager:
Diana reported that table count is down 11% June over June. Biggest drop is Thurs 299, Friday open and Mon 299. The only increase is the Friday am 99er game.

Publicity:
Marilyn reported that a request for the 2009 sectional was made for April 3-5. The schedule for the 2008 sectional has been sent to ACBL.

Vice President, Director of Ed:
Ned requested that the Ed committee develop criteria for selection of candidates to be sent for the ACBL accreditation program.

Old Business:
AED discussion with the POA- Ned reported that they are now in the quote phase and things are moving along.

Table Count Drop reasons and solutions-Considerable discussion was held and plans for action put in place. Diana moved that we authorize spending up to $200 for an additional bulletin board. The idea is to minimize the number of announcements during games. Seconded by Betty and passed.

New Business:
Player Development position: Teri moved and Andy seconded that we rescind the appointment of Becky Rice as player development and find someone with the qualifications specified in the constitution. Passed by unanimous vote. It was an oversight that Becky has over 200 points but the maximum allowed by the constitution is 199. We thank Becky for her willingness to serve and hope she will run for another position in the future.

Teacher Job Description-Lois moved that we accept the Teacher Job Description presented by John, seconded by Marilyn and passed with 4 votes for and 2 abstentions.

New game proposal 3rd Fri-Diana moved that beginning in September, we offer on the 3rd Friday, Social Bridge/Duplicate Style, a non sanctioned game, from 4-7 PM. Seconded by Andy and passed.

Reschedule Open NAP game from June 11-Diana moved and Marilyn seconded that the June 11 NAP be scheduled for Mon August 6 at the open game. Passed.

Monday Mixer Discussion- tabled

Follow up on Semi Annual meeting Standing Rule changes- Lois reported that no standing rules were impacted by the C&B changes.

Parliamentarian Job Description-Teri moved and John seconded to accept the job description as presented, Lois moved and John seconded to amend this description to include “Serves on the C&B Committee in an advisory capacity.” Passed by a 4 to 2 vote.

Worldwide Pair games-Diana moved and Andy seconded that, when a sponsor of special events provides travelers such as the WWP games, travelers will be used. Passed by unanimous vote.

Teen Challenge-Marilyn moved and Lois seconded that we suggest to our members to make a donation to Teen Challenge. Passed by unanimous vote. Teen Challenge has requested certain items (a list will be posted) and a box put out for collection. Teen Challenge does all the caddy work at our tournaments and has served us well.

Committee Personnel change-Ned asked for approval of the following changes: Swiss Marathon, Bob and Voncel Haggard along with Mary Ann Deem, C&B chair, Jan Farnsworth and Partnership, Ginna De Thomas, chair and Betty Price on the committee. Betty moved to accept these names, seconded by Teri and passed by unanimous vote. The Board greatly appreciates the service to the VCC done by the previous committee members!

John moved, seconded by Lois to send Greg Bono to the ACBL teacher accreditation program and that the club pays the $125 accreditation fee. Passed by a 4 to 2 vote.

Next meeting—August 24, 2007 at 2:00.

Meeting adjourned at 5:02 PM.

Lois Schoenrock, Secretary Subject to board approval.