Village Card Club, Inc.
Semi Annual General Meeting, Minutes
June 10, 2010

The Report section of the general meeting started at 12:35p.

Board members in attendance included Dick Condon, Pat Bertnolli,Cathy Irving,Nancy Luehring,Vonna Fischer,Sheila Cosby,Shan Merritt,Annette Bono,Chuck Stofer,Mary Kay Stockford.

Absent was Vicki Jennings.

President Dick Condon's report on the State of the Club was well received. He indicated that there would be no increase in table fees at this time and that we were getting along with all of our new technical changes, i.e., the dealing machine and score pads.

This winner this year of the Sally Blevins award is Larry Kaddatz.

Directors Reports:

Director of Education Cathy Irving reported that the class in progress on defense will conclude June 29. A 2-over-1 class is in progress, then a series on conventions will convene. Fall will find intermediate workshops scheduled.

Game Manager Shan Merritt reported that our table count was down 12 tables from Jan. – May 2009, to the same time 2010. She also invited the membership to check out the proposed VCC inter-club team league. A Swiss team format with each team led by an advanced player and containing other members not yet so accomplished. Sounds Fun!

Our treasurer, Sheila Cosby had more good news. Our cash total increased $1200 from last year, with total assets increasing $10,000.

Tournament Reports:

Spring Fling—Estelle White recognized and thanked all her committee chairs who helped make this tournament such a success. She also commended the general membership on their generosity which makes our reputation of "unparalleled hospitality". 478 tables led to a profit for our club of $5961.76.

Regional—Cindy Devish also thanked her support team and reported that all the checks had not cleared the profit to our club from this tournament—the most well attended since 1998—will be approximately $4,000.

Andy Cosby spoke for both he and Betty Schultz re: 299er tourney set for the 4th weekend of Aug. Many extra games are scheduled to bring out all of our newer players.

The Business Meeting was called to order at 12:55p.

Jim Farrell moved to approve the agenda, was seconded and the motion carried.

Vonna Fischer moved to approve the previous minutes, was seconded and the motion carried.

There was no Old Business.

New Business:

Bylaw changes:

Separation of Vice President and Director of Education. Ed Bertnolli moved to accept, was seconded and the motion carried.

Termination Policy. Chuck Stofer moved to accept, was seconded and after discussion the motion was denied.

Life Membership. Vonna Fischer moved to accept, was seconded and the motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 1:15p.

Respectfully submitted,
Mary Kay Stockford