ACBL Unit 225
East Texas
United States
acblunit
August 10, 2019
East Texas Bridge Association
Unit 225 Board Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order at noon by President Linda Harrison. Carol Kinsey and Mary Ramsey were absent, the other 10 directors were in attendance.
Linda thanked the directors and particularly welcomed the new members, John Hamilton and Jo Ellen Wade.
Secretary Tom Spradlin read the minutes of the July meeting, they were approved by voice vote. Treasurer Sandra O’Bannon presented the July financial report, showing the unit’s funds at $42062.02, up $57.22 since the end of June. The financial report was approved by voice vote
President Linda Harrison presented proposed offices for each of the directors, and the appointments were approved by acclamation. The officers are as follows:
President—Linda Harrison
Vice-President—Janie Wolaver
Secretary—Tom Spradlin
Treasurer—Sandra O’Bannon
ScoreCard chair—Susan Ford
Awards Chair—Rathnam
Website and Electronic Chair—Carol Kinsey
Hospitality Chair—Jo Ann Zastovnik
Partnership Chair—Sally McAnulty
Sanction Chair—Jo Ellen Wade
Recorder—Phyllis Alvarez
Sunshine Chair—Phyllis Alvarez
Board Member—Mary RamseyBoard Member—John Hamilton
Members Phyllis Alvarez, John Hamilton, Jo Ellen Wade, and Carol Kinsey agreed to form an Ad Hoc Committee to study and work on amendments to our bylaws.
Linda Harrison reported that the Unit has been asked to vacate the storeroom in the Tyler Senior Citizens Center within 30 days, even though we have used it for 12 years. The Directors approved by voice vote a motion to form an Ad Hoc Committee to work on the storeroom situation. The committee includes Linda Harrison, Charles Ford, John Hamilton, Susan Ford, and Sandra O’Bannon.
The directors approved by voice vote a motion to go forward with planning for the 2020 Tournament of Roses, including reaching an agreement with the hosting Holiday Inn. Linda Harrison, Carol Kinsey, and Sandra O’Bannon will serve as tournament co-chairs, and Rathnam will again serve as partnership chairman.
President Harrison presented a list of Key Activities for the Unit for the coming year. The directors agreed to begin consideration of that list at the September meeting. Phyllis Alvarez emphasized the importance of recruiting new members and finding ways to retain existing members.
The meeting adjourned at 12:30 PM.
Tom Spradlin, Secretary
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ACBL Unit 225
East Texas
United States
acblunit