Rhode Island Bridge Association, Inc

Minutes of Unit 145 Board Meeting

December 2, 2009

 

Present:     Judy Biegner, Lois DeBlois, Bob Erwin, Sue Erwin, Brenda Iemma, Chris DelSesto, Danuta Lamparski, Joe Brouillard, Nancy Rosenbaum, Bill Lang, Kathy Thornton

Excused:    Bill Shockley, Dave Prentiss, Nancy O’Donnell

 

President Joe Brouillard called the meeting to order at 5:45 PM

 

Secretary’s Report

Sue Erwin’s report of the August board meeting and the Gala were reviewed and accepted by the BOD.

 

 

Treasurer’s Report 

Brenda Iemma presented the treasurer’s report, and the report was accepted.

 

 

Tournament Manager’s Report

 

September Sectional

 

Joe Brouillard announced that the unit made a profit on the September Sectional.  He reiterated that it is easier to manage the sectional if not playing.

 

Gala

 

The Gala ran at a loss of over $1300, roughly costing $37 per person.  The favors were a hit.  Attendance was lower than usual. 

 

The recommended changes in the Bylaws were not were not voted on at the Gala because they were not published in the 2009 Bridge Bits.  They will need to go in the 2010 Bridge Bits.

 

There has been a change in the June 2011 sectional date to June 11th and 12th.

 

Brenda will check to see if we need a deposit for the Gala in 2011.

 

Lois suggested that we have a third caddy at sectionals to help with hospitality.  A motion was put forward, seconded and unanimously accepted.

 

Lois suggested that we own a third coffee pot.  After discussion it was decided to purchase a 100 cup pot.

 

 

New Business

 

It appears that the 2014 Fall Nationals will be held in Providence.

 

Joe Brouillard and Brenda Iemma were recognized for their continued service to the Unit.

 

The next sectional will be January 30th and 31st at the Johnston Senior Center.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 6:28PM

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Sue Erwin,

Secretary, Unit 145