Charlotte Bridge Association Board Meeting

April 1, 2009

The Board of Directors of the CBA met at the Bridge Center on April 1 at 4P.M. Present were Jane Smith, Jim Masson, Craig Poplin, Kim Martin, Tom Bowers, Sue Young and Ross Andresen. Jean Davis and John Glover were absent. Bill Sutton also attended.

Bill Sutton gave the Treasurer’s report, which was approved.

The new blinds in the teaching room are up. To let in more light, the slat should be opened instead of raising them up.

After following the by-laws procedure, Article VI(b) of the By-laws of the Unit has been amended to add the following text: Persons who sub-lease the unit facility for the purpose of conducting one or more duplicate bridge games (herein collectively, “proprietors” ) shall not be eligible to serve on the Board of Directors of the unit during the term of the sub-lease. This Amendment became effective on April 1, 2009.

Kathy Mitchell will chair the Newcomers Committee.

More plaques to display the names of winners will have to be ordered.

Gene Manion presented a request from “Hear USA”. They wish to provide free snacks at our next tournament and display brochures from their company. There will be no speeches, but if asked, their representative will answer questions. Jim Masson will draw up a contract for the representative to sign.

A new coffee pot has been installed and is in use.

A motion was made and passed to order 25 plastic card sets that will fit into the old bidding boxes.

Awards day will be June 5. There will be a pot luck lunch.

Scoring machines were discussed, with more information to be read. It will be brought up again in May.

Felix is collecting coupons to send to service people overseas.

The next meeting will be May 6, 2009.

Respectfully submitted, Susan Young, Secretary