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Minutes WBL Board Meeting In attendance: Barbara Doran,
Dick Wegman, Steve Robinson, Fred King, Wei Bao, Don Berman, Michael
Carroad, Ben Laden, Lee Jensen and substitute Secretary Alice Wegman.. President Barbara Doran called
the meeting to order at At Barbara Dorans request,
Dick Wegman presided over the initial part of the
meeting. The minutes were approved as
written. Treasurer Steve Robinson
reported that we have $9665.29 in the checking account, including a check for
the STAC of $1476.00. The treasurers report was approved. Old Business: Review of the WBL
Policies. Steve said that Barbara Ames
has agreed to review the books. He thinks the term "review" is
appropriate. It is cheaper and less detailed than "audit". It was
the only change he made. Barbara Doran agrees with the use of the word
"review", based on Barbara Ames opinion that an audit is
unnecessary and a review is sufficient. Michael Carroad asked whether
the Board had previously voted that motions must be in writing to be offered
at the annual meeting. Stevie answered yes. Michael
raised the question about the wisdom of the requirement and stated that is
was not democratic. Barbara said there are dangers in allowing last minute
motions. Dick suggested a compromise that we require 2/3 vote to allow motion
that was not previously published. Fred King says that one can petition for a
special meeting to raise a new motion that has not been on the agenda. Dick Wegman stated that the publication requirement may
prevent someone from raising a new idea as an alternative to the proposed
motion. Dick asked what the procedure was before the revision. Lee Jensen
says written procedures have been silent on this for the last 12 years. There
is nothing in the online minutes for the past 6 years. Barbara Doran then took over
presiding and said vote on policies should be point by point and not on the
"Policies" as a whole. There was a vote on whether to accept a
revised policy on the single issue of written motions. The motion passed. Michael Carroad asked why the
matter of prizes at tournaments should be in the policies. He thinks it doesnt make sense to change the policy every time
the amount changes. No change was made. Michael then asked for clarification
of the provision for points won at WBL sites as counting towards trophy
races. Only Thursday night points count. It was agreed that provisions were
redundant and Stevie will cut out redundant
provisions. He asked about the up coming WBL Sectional and multiple sites.
There was general discussion about which sites should be included for trophy
races. Stevie thinks only The new revision regarding
$15.00 for conducting the mini-lesson was OK. Barbara Doran asked for a vote
to accept policies as amended and written. The motion passed. Discussion of Donnas
survey was postponed since Donna was not present. Barbara Doran raised the issue
of whether Leslie Shafer can advertise in the Bulletin for free. Don thought
encouraging advertising for novices, bridge lessons etc. by making it free is
a good idea. Ads should be limited to 1/2 page. He thinks others should have
to apply to advertise for free. Don feels that it doesnt
matter if they are giving lessons for profit. Lee Jensen thinks the
advertising shouldnt be free if the lessons
are for profit Others disagreed. Don Berman says that the editor should be
able to reject ads for reasonable cause. Barbara Doran asked members to focus
on which specific bridge related activities should be entitled to free
advertising. Michael Carroad says maybe we should limit the free ads to
Leslie since she is the Intermediate/Novice coordinator. Barbara Doran says
that Leslie has the title of Novice Editor and should be compensated by free
advertising. Lee Jensen suggests maybe she should be compensated directly for
being Intermediate/Novice coordinator. Lee is concerned that other area
bridge teachers are being disadvantaged. Barbara Doran asked for a motion.
Ben Laden moved that the Editor of the I/N portion
of the bulletin be given 1/2 page free ad. It was seconded. Dave Ruderman argued against the motion and proposed financial
compensation. Steve Robinson says what Leslie does is no different from his
writing a column. Barbara Doran says Leslie does a lot of work collecting and
coordinating information. There was further discussion among the membership.
Lee said that Leslies title is self-proclaimed. Fred King said her
editorship is not a listed position. Michael Carroad proposed to amend the
motion to give 1/2 page free advertising to all major contributors. There was
a motion to table Bens motion. It passed. The issue will be put on next
months agenda. Lee said consider the cost. Online membership was then
discussed. Dick Wegman reported that he has set it
up on the WEB site and modeled after the ACBL WEB site at the July Nationals.
Don worked with the person who developed it and invites people to look at it
and use it to find teammates and partners. Dick asked board members to spread
information by word of mouth of the availability of the WEB site. At
Lees request, we will add a disclaimer that the WBL is not responsible.
Fred King, Barbara Rothkin, and Charity Sack will
be the partnership coordinators for the brackets. People can call them to get
help in arranging partnerships in advance. Ben Laden announced that we
added Trophy Pairs for 0-49ers at the October 12 th
Sectional. There are 1600 people who should get post cards about the event.
It will cost $375-$400 for the postcards + postage. The ACBL will match 50%
up to $250.00 if it bears the ACBL Logo. Dave Ruderman
will get the trophies. Don Berman reported on recorder
forms from previous years. In 1998 there were 23, 1999 - 21, 2000 - 20, 2001
- 31, and so far this year only 7. The complaints were mostly bridge related
not conduct issues. New business: C & E
committee report in Executive Session. Fred King spoke to Leslie
Shafer about increasing ties to the bridge teaching community. Fred hopes to
meet with her and wants to know if the WBL supports this and is willing to
contribute funds. Barbara Doran and Lee Jensen responded that we have
provided a room for their July meeting (ABTA) but have not provided
refreshments or help with mailing. It coincides with the July Regional. Fred
says Leslie estimates the attendance to be about 40 people. Lee says that he
would support subsidizing mailing expenses. Lee made a motion that we
subsidize mailing for the bridge teachers meeting to a maximum of
$100.00. The motion passed. Michael Carroad described the
program that the ACBL offers with their suggestions for increasing membership
and he encourages board members, club owners and others to attend. WBL would
have to provide a room. Barbara Doran suggests we do it in conjunction with The Club Managers
Breakfast will be Dave Ruderman
suggests that we consider adopting the new ACBL policy on appeals for the WBL
and he plans to put something in writing to propose to the Board. He also
says that the Board should discuss whether the group has a consensus on this
issue and convey it to Nadine if it is different from the position Nadine has
taken. This issue will be discussed at the next meeting. There were no committee
reports. Michael Carroad visited Ohr Kodesh to check the
renovation. He reports that the room is 56 x 90, which appears to
be significantly larger than the room at Christ the Barbara Doran received a thank
you card from Charlie Stenger. The next meeting will be at Lee
Jensens on October 16. The November 20th meeting will be a Dave Rudermans. Barbara thanked Dick and Alice
for hosting this meeting. Barbara Shaw would like to
thank Alice Wegman for being the temporary
Secretary. The meeting was adjourned at Respectfully submitted, Alice Wegman
and Barbara Shaw, Recording Secretary
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