DISTRICT 6
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL MEETING
2 July 2005
Present:
Vice President: Margot Hennings
Treasurer: Steve Robinson
Secretary: Bette Dudka
Barbara Moomy ( Proxy 146)
A note from the Secretary: Something unforeseen happened at the meeting in Alexandria. Both of my Recorders did not record – not a single word – and one was a brand new recorder! Both were completely blank. The first time in my approx 25 years serving as Secretary. I don’t know what happened – the red light remained on and I monitored it continually throughout the meeting. Needless to say, I’ve spent a lot of time at Radio Shack – but nothing. I asked for help from some of our board members and they came through with flying colors. I want to thank them for “above & beyond” service and for helping me. Bette Dudka.
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1. Minutes: The minutes of 28 May 2005 were corrected to read: “The ACBL Board was thinking about eliminating the Grand National Teams – not the North American Pairs as stated in Para 6 of the Minutes. Under New Business, District 6 Foundation, Articles of Incorporation should read Articles of Corporation. With these corrections, the minutes were approved as presented.
2.
Treasurer’s Report:
Steve Robinson distributed a written Treasurer’s report. After paying $7,998.17
for GNTeams expenses, we have a balance on hand of $10,876.70.
3.
Tournament Coordinator: (Millard Nachtwey).
4. Finance Committee Report: (Andre L’Heureux)
5. GNTeams Coordinator: Rae Dethlefsen reported the winners of Flt A (0-5000) – Ellen
Cherniavsky, Tom Musso, Ellen Klosson and Brad Theurer. She also expressed her concern and disappointment with the lack of participation of Flight A teams.
7. District Director’s Report: (Nadine Wood)
9. STaC Report: (Andre L’Heureux)
OLD BUSINESS:
District 6 Goodwill Committee: Margot Hennings distributed a written proposal to the Board defining the District 6 Goodwill Committee. The Committee will be comprised of current D6 members of the ACBL Goodwill Committee. Membership will be augmented annually by new members of the ACBL Goodwill Committee as appointed by the D6 Director. Membership will also be augmented annually by appointments by constituent Units of the District. For 2005, Unit appointments are due to the District Secretary by September 1 for induction in Va Beach. .
Bylaws: Margot Hennings (Chair) distributed a written proposed new Bylaws to the Board. A detailed discussion led by Doug Grove took place. Routine changes were approved. The more difficult issues -- weighted votes, and the number of votes which individuals filling enumerated positions had were discussed at length and suggestions made for different wording. Doug and Margot are to re-word Article IV, B & E, and send out the Bylaws again prior to the D6 meeting at HV.
NEW
BUSINESS:
District 6 Foundation: (Andre L’Heureux)
Inter-Scholastic Championship: The D6 I/N Coordinator (Donna Bowser) has proposed that an Inter-Scholastic Championship be held at the Alexandria Regional in 2006. A meeting will be held at Hunt Valley between the afternoon and evening session of play on Friday, 12 Aug 05. Anyone interested in attending should meet in the I/N area at the conclusion of the afternoon session. A light meal will be provided.
Annual Election of Officers: The following members of the nominating committee: Darwin Afdahl (Chairman), Nadine Wood, Andre Lheureux, and Patricia Wilson, after determining there were no nominations from the floor, announced the following slate of officers for the D6 Board: President Andre L’Heureux, Vice President Margot Hennings, Treasurer Steve Robinson, and Secretary Bette Dudka. Since all officers were unopposed, the Chairman said he would entertain a motion that they be elected by acclamation. Motion seconded. Carried.
TableTALK: Bill Cole advised the Board that Donna Rogall, Design & Production for TableTALK, had asked for a raise of $200.00 per issue. At present she is receiving $750 per issue and she is asking for a $200.00 raise per issue. Mr. Cole negotiated a raise of $100.00 for the 6 issues this year ($850.00). A lot of discussion ensued and the Board decided that $100.00 increase ($850.00) for this year (2005) would be agreeable, but that a contingency clause be added to the contract and attempts would be made to solicit other interested parties before agreeing to $950.00 per issue for year 2006 for Ms. Rogall as a final and done thing. Bill Cole made a motion to that effect. Motion seconded and carried. This subject will be revisited at a later date to comply with the Board’s decision.
MABC Representatives: The 10 new MABC Reps will be nominated at Hunt Valley and voted on at the Va Beach Regional in November 05. The term for MABC Reps will be 1 Jan 06 through 31 December 06 to comply with MABC policy. Terms for the present MABC Reps will continue until that date.
The President thanked and congratulated Nadine Wood and her staff for another big-time 4th of July Regional – a good time had by all!
Date of Next District 6 Meeting: The next meeting will be on Saturday, 13 August 2005, between sessions, at the Hunt Valley, MD Regional. As has been traditional in the past, the Maryland Bridge Association has invited the District 6 Board for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the McCormick Suite right after the Saturday afternoon session. The meeting will follow.
There being no further business, Bette Dudka moved that the meeting be adjourned. Dick Wegman seconded the motion. The meeting stood adjourned at 12:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
BETTE DUDKA, Secretary