VILLAGE CARD CLUB
ANNUAL MEETING
DECEMBER 6, 2007

The meeting was called to order by President Irving at 12:15 PM.
There were 138 in attendance.
The agenda was approved as presented.
Delores Pilarski moved and Andy Cosby seconded that the minutes of the June 7, 2007 semi annual meeting be accepted as presented. Approved

The officer reports were posted and there were no questions concerning these. Reports attached. President Irving thanked the membership, the board and the over 100 volunteers that generously contributed their time to the club in the past year.

There was a moment of silence for those we have lost in the club this past year.

Kathy Harris reported on the Rose Memorial. Expenses this year have been $ 283.99, donations $284.00 and there
is a balance in the checkbook of $ 448.05.

New Business:
C&B amendments—
Dick Banks moved that we suspend the rules to vote separately on each item and vote for the 4 minor changes at all at one time. Pam Harris seconded and it was passed.

Dick Banks moved to correct a typo in C under Game Directors changing Game Director to Game Manager. Seconded by Bob Ross and passed.

Kathy Harris moved and Ray Banks seconded to accept the 4 minor bylaws changes:
Under Article IV section 2 Vice President C.–be responsible for organizing, coordinating and supervising the….

Section 4 Treasurer Delete H and re-letter next item.

Section 3 Secretary D.- At the direction of the Board President, post the agenda on the VCC Bulletin Board and website, in accordance with ARTICLE XIII, Section 8

Article XII Employee Guidelines Section III
If any employee feels he/she has a job related problem or has the perception of being treated unfairly or being abused which is outside the employees’ control, he/she should first attempt to work out the difficulty with the Club Manager. If satisfactory resolution does not occur, he/she may submit these changes to the Club President in writing to be heard by the entire Board. The decision by the Board is final. Amendments passed by a 2/3 majority.

Kathy Harris moved and Ed Bertnolli seconded to accept the amendment Article V, section 6 ACBL Club Manager.
Failed to receive a 2/3 majority vote.

Chris Voeller moved and Al Sheasby seconded to accept a new Article XI: Employees. Failed to receive a 2/3 majority vote.

President Irving encouraged the club members to put aside their differences, work together as a team and to support the new board.

Meeting adjourned at 12:50.

Results of the Election were announced after the count was completed and were as follows:
President Cecil Grattafiori
Vice President Cathy Bertrand
Secretary Peg Birzer
Treasurer Jim Bicknell
Purchasing Lillian Estes
Publicity Cathy Irving
Game Manager Becky Rice
Player Development Ginna DeThomas

Submitted by: Lois Schoenrock, Secretary –subject to Board approval