August 21, 2020 East Texas Bridge Association

Unit 225 Board Meeting Minutes

This meeting was again held virtually. Eight directors were present: Linda Harrison, John Hamilton, Sandra O’Bannon, Mary Ramsey, Rathnam, Carol Kinsey, Phyllis Alvarez, and Tom Spradlin were in attendance.

The meeting was called to order at 1:30 PM. The Board approved with one change the minutes for the regular August meeting, which had been circulated previously. There was no new treasurer’s report to consider.

Linda Harrison received an email from the Holiday Inn in Tyler saying we need to put $500 on deposit to hold reservations for the Tournament of Roses in July 2021. The Board discussed the likelihood that the tournament would be profitable and whether other facilities might be available for it. Phyllis Alvarez moved (seconded by Carol Kinsey) that we keep the sanction, but not put the deposit down at this time, and that we reconsider this in January. The motion passed unanimously.

Rathnam spoke with Mike Graham about the Tournament of Stars scheduled for April 2021. Mike plans to talk with representatives of the ACBL about postponing the tournament until August 8-15, 2021. Mike believes we would need 3 months to plan the tournament and said he will report back after he speaks with ACBL.

Linda Harrison reported that Gay Roach, our representative to District 16 of the ACBL, informed her that the district is forming a committee or committees on membership and education, and that the district would like to have unit representatives. The Board agreed that this is an important activity. Phyllis Alvarez volunteered to have her name volunteered for this, and Carol Kinsey agreed to serve as backup.

Linda Harrison reported that she had received an email from ACBL legal department, they approved our plan to postpone the annual meeting of the membership until unit games resume.

The Board agreed not to have further monthly meetings until they are needed, but we will stay in touch as needed, perhaps via Zoom.

The meeting adjourned at 1:35 PM.

Tom Spradlin, Secretary