The meeting was called to order by President Sue Young. In attendance were: Sue
Young, Arnold Hoffmann, Craig Poplin, Tom Bowers, Bruce Bedient, and Kim Martin. Absent were: Jim Carson, Jane Smith, and John Glover.
The January Minutes were approved.
The Treasurer’s Report was accepted. Bruce reported we would no longer be trans-
fering $2000 each month from our investment account
because our cash surplus is large enough to handle the monthly expenses.
OLD BUSINESS:
The
probably go back to the old mentoring program.
The Investment committee, consisting of Craig Poplin, Bruce Bedient, Allen Gordon,
and Marvin Liesman have met with several investment firms. The majority of our
funds are currently held at Morgan-Stanley, and we will continue with that plan for
the time being. Bruce suggested that with the change in the economy and the hope
for an upswing we will need to make some adjustment to offset the probability that
interest rates will go up. But our position at the moment is good and we will probably
maintain it for the next 3 or 4 months.
Facility Report –Tom reported that Michael has arranged the use of a computer program for timing our games. A flashlight has been purchased to be used in the parking lot at nights if anyone wishes to make a security check. Police have been posted on the building roof during some of our night games.
Work on the Directory will begin after a Chairperson is appointed.
The decision was made to honor Ross Andresen for her tireless work by adding her name to the Janet Case Service Award, rather than establishing a new award.
The flag in front of the building has been replaced.
NEW BUSINESS:
Tournaments: Both our
upcoming Sectional February 25 – 28 and
the Fall Sectional will be chaired by
24 – 30, 2011. Dave Smith will Chair the event. We will have another Regional in 2013.
E.B. Dyer requested an opportunity to teach prospective teachers the Audrey Grant
system in the morning before our February Sectional. It was decided that there really
is no time or space for that during the tournament.
A New Life Master celebration will be held on Saturday, March 27 honoring the new
Life Masters for 2008 and 2009. The event is being chaired by Cathy Mitchell and
co-chaired by Jean Davis. A budget was submitted.
Ethel Butler was commended for her very successful teaching
of the
and extended her thanks for Michael and Gene for being so kind and helpful to her.
Ten tables of new bidding boxes are to be ordered.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim
Martin