MINUTES – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – DISTRICT 9

APRIL 2, 2005 -- ORLANDO SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL TOURNAMENT

MARRIOTTWORLDCENTER -- ORLANDO

 

DIRECTORS PRESENT WERE:

Muriel Altus (128), Roberta Birdt (243), Bette Cohn (102),Martha Easter (128), Harriet Eaton (128), Sandy Erickson (240) (Proxy for Nancy Hagerty), Betty Grandoff (128), Phyllis Heller (243), Marshall Hall (128), Janet Laudenslager (128), Arnie Malasky (102), Adrienne Muslin (128) (Proxy for Bud Dean), Sterling Odom (128), Jeff Overby (128), Shirley Seals (128) (Proxy for Bob Parlin),  Mark Smith (128), Jayne Thomas (128), Jim Tully (240), Barbara Westholm (219) (Proxy for Virginia Waterfield), and Larry Westholm (219).

 

DIRECTORS ABSENT WERE:

Bud Dean (128), Nancy Hagerty (240), Bob Parlin (128), Phyllis Ranagan (128), 

Virginia Waterfield (219).

 

ADVISORS PRESENT WERE:

Shirley Seals, District 9 Director, Patty Johnson, Director in Charge, and

Steve Warner, Recorder.

 

ADVISOR ABSENT WAS:

Ellie Hanlon, Disciplinary Chair.

 

The meeting of the Board of Directors of District 9 was called to order by President, Bette Cohn at 9:45 a.m.

 

 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM TAMPA BOARD MEETING DATED JANUARY 8, 2005.

Minutes were approved as presented.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT:  Shirley Seals

A copy of a Balance Sheet dated March 31, 2005 and a Profit and Loss Statement as of March 31, 2005 were distributed to the board.

The current Balance Sheet reflects the incorporation of the Sunshine Bridge News account into the District 9 financials. 

 

A motion was made to put all of the excess funds from the 2004 NABC Orlando Hospitality Operating Account into the SunshineBridge News account.  Motion carried. 

 

DIRECTOR – IN – CHARGE REPORT:   Patty Johnson

As of Friday night, the tournament table count was 1279.5, up 26% over the past year’s attendance.  The hotel has been exceptional to work with.

 

GOODWILL REPORT:   Roberta Birdt

The Annual Goodwill Party to honor the Mini-McKenney, Rookie of the Year, and Ace of Clubs winners for 2004 will be held at the PGA National Resort in Palm BeachGardens in conjunction with the Palm Beach Gardens Regional Tournament.  The reception will take place on Saturday, June 4 at 5:00 p.m. 

All winners from each of the five units in previous years are invited to attend.

 

SUNSHINE BRIDGE NEWS:   Muriel Altus

Shirley Seals has worked with the publisher and the Bulk Mail office of the U. S. Postal Service to improve the delivery.  Each mailing label must contain the nine digit postal code in order to be shipped promptly.  Five digit addresses must be sorted by hand which causes delays in delivery.

 

The SBN Committee is working with the Editor to have the material delivered to the Printer in a timelier manner.

 

A Motion was made to approve a one time cost of up to $100 to have the Web Master put each issue of the SunshineBridge News on the website.  Motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Jayne Thomas reported that the Grand National Teams and North American Pairs finals will be held at the Vero BeachBridge Club in 2006. 

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Bette Cohn announced that Larry Rich has been hired as the new Web Master for District 9.  . 

Motion made to pay Larry a one time fee of $100 to set up a program whereby clubs can post their daily club results on the District website.

Motion carried.

 

Motion made to form a committee and adopt a dress code for District 9 tournaments.  Motion carried.

 

The Next Board Meeting will be held at the July 4th Regional Tournament.

You will be notified of the specific date at a later time.

 

 

Shirley Seals, Recording Secretary