Minutes

WBL Annual Meeting

May 11, 2005

The meeting was called to order by Director Ted Ying at 7:15 PM. He introduced President Dick Wegman.

Dick Wegman asked for the unanimous approval of last year’s minutes and the Treasurer’s Report. Unanimous approval was given.

Dick recognized the assistance of the following persons who helped prepare the dinner: Carole Geagley, Kitty Gottfried, Eileen Houghton, Audrey Marbach, Barbara Shaw, Gloria Schulstad, and Nadine Wood.

Dick then introduced Jim Allen, Chairman of the Election Committee, who proceeded with the election of officers for 2005-2006. Jim presented the slate of officers running for re-election as President (Dick Wegman), Vice President (Fred King), Secretary (Richard Ferrin), and Treasurer (Steve Robinson). Jim asked for nominations for officers from the floor. There were none. Michael Carroad moved that nominations be closed. The nomination was seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Having no nominations from the floor or opposition to the slate of incumbents, Jim stated that the above-noted slate was deemed elected.

Jim then presented four candidates running for election for the three non-officer Board positions up for election this year: Don Berman, Arnie Frankel, Clyde Kruskal, and Jane Sturgis. Jim asked for nominations for officers from the floor. There were none. Michael Carroad moved that nominations be closed. The nomination was seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Jim asked for the candidates to offer speeches. Arnie Frankel stated that he had no magic cure for the WBL’s problems, but if elected, he would do everything possible to fulfill the obligations of the post. Clyde Kruskal stated that if elected, he would serve. Neither Don Berman nor Jane Sturgis were available to give speeches. Barbara Shaw stated that Don Berman has been the WBL’s webmaster, has been on the WBL Board for many years, and does good work.

Jim thanked Frances Burke, Audrey Marbach, and Gloria Schulstad for their assistance with the balloting.

Dick thanked Kitty Gottfried for her good work for hospitality for the WBL, and presented her with a plaque. Dick thanked Ron Starr for his good work regarding the Bridge at Schools program, and presented him with a plaque. Finally, Dick thanked Steve and Sandy Forsythe for running the Thursday night lesson and novice game concurrently with the Unit Game. Dick noted that the Forsythes’ lesson and novice game has attracted 32 to 35 players per might. Dick also noted the Forsythes’ running of the Instant Bridge Player program. When last run last March, the program attracted 74 players. Ted Ying added that the Forsythes have done a lot to help the game.

Dick announced the winners of the mini-McKinney races for the WBL for 2004:

Rookie of the Year, Raghavendra Rajkumar

Junior Master of the Year, Roma Chandra

Club Master of the Year, Shlomit Rind

Sectional Master of the Year, James Andre

Regional Master of the Year, Rama Kapur

NABC Master of the Year, Jason Rosenfeld

Life Master of the Year, Reese House

Bronze Life Master of the Year, John Lowe III

Silver Life Master of the Year, Tim Crank

Gold Life Master of the Year, Peggy Allen

Diamond Life Master of the Year, Mark Shaw

Grand Life Master of the Year, Steve Robinson

Dick announced the winners of the Ace of Clubs races for the WBL for 2004:

Rookie of the Year, Steven Nesseler

Junior Master of the Year, Eric Beard

Club Master of the Year, Tsung Lee

Sectional Master of the Year, Neal Rosenthal

Regional Master of the Year, Steven Schatzow

NABC Master of the Year, Arthur Podolsky

Life Master of the Year, Marshall Kramer

Bronze Life Master of the Year, John Lowe III

Silver Life Master of the Year, Allen Lord

Gold Life Master of the Year, Leo LaSota

Diamond Life Master of the Year, Rossi Lindstrom

Grand Life Master of the Year, Steve Robinson

The final results were announced after ballots were counted. The new members of the Board are Don Berman, Clyde Kruskal, and Jane Sturgis.

Whereupon, the meeting was adjourned at 7:39 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard Ferrin, Secretary