August 4 - Warner Robins
The Unit 114 meeting was called to order on August 4, 2001 in Warner Robins at 6:15 pm at the Ramada Inn . Mike Kovacich, Larry Rich, Barbara Heller, Bob Heller, Linda Greene, Myrtis Howell, Liz Swanson, Ken Parker, Tom Carter, Len Perkins, Mary Ann Bateman, Gil Bateman, Josie Mitchell, Dottie Walden, Nancy Hetsko, Emory Whitaker, Gabriel Fadel, Barbanel Borah, Barbara Beckley, and Ann Hedden were in attendance. Introductions were made and Mike introduced Betty Hoopes, a guest from Unit 202.

Ann H. reported an addition to the Macon minutes. Bill Marks' club was left off the list to be considered to host the NAP final in October. Len Perkins moved and Gabriel F. seconded that the minutes be approved as amended. Motion passed.
We have had a $1550.19 increase from the last treasurer's report. Josie Mitchell moved and Len Perkins seconded that the treasurer's report be approved.

Barbara H. read a letter from the ACBL about a new Macon invitational game. It starts automatically but the other clubs in the area need to be aware of it. A letter from Len Case was read concerning the fact that our unit does not participate in the $.25 per member bonus plan. Josie volunteered to call area representatives for members that are not renewing. Dottie will provide the list of names to her.

Len Perkins asked by what authority we had gotten a letter from Jack Feagin concerning the appropriation of unit funds to a Grand National Team. Mike stated that the bylaws say all ex-officio presidents (even though not voting members) have a right to address our board. Everyone received his letter by email so the reading of it was waived. This prompted our need to compile a complete listing of all past presidents. At present, this is the list that we have. If you have any additions or corrections, please send them to Barbara.
Mike Kovacich-2000-2001 (current)
Emory Whitaker-1998-99
Ed Barnes-1996-97
Joe Sherwood-1994-96
Randy Pettit -1992-94
Jimmy Turner-1990-92
Barbanel Borah, Carey Snider, Jan Steen and Morrill Hallwere more known Presidents. We will research the list and complete it at the December meeting.

Linda Greene asked that the card from Jim Morgan thanking the unit for the contribution of money to go to Toronto be read. It was passed around.

Bob H. reported that the winter sectional at the Ravinia in Atlanta has been cancelled. He also reported that the Atlanta Ramada tournament scheduled for April has been moved to March. Valdosta has expressed an interest in hosting a sectional. Myrtis reported that her area boards originally were not interested in holding a sectional but the other players had stepped forward. Bob asked that they get their sanctions in as soon as possible. They wish to have their sectional November 16-18, 2001, which is the first weekend of the Las Vegas National. They are also applying for the October 18-20, 2002.

Ann H. reported that the Unit NAP will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2001, at Dan Plato's club in Atlanta at 10:00 A.M. A buffet lunch will be served. The charge will be worked out later.

Old Business:
Election of District ACBL Officers-Mike reported that he and Barbara Heller were the only ones who declared for the 1st and 2nd alternates to the ACBL Board of Directors. They were officially elected so no vote will be needed at this meeting.

Mike reported that Dan Plato had asked the DBAA to polish the silver trophies that are housed in the Atlanta club. The DBAA has asked us to do this since these trophies belong to us not them. Gabriel volunteered to coordinate.

Nominating committee reported that it recommends the following for the offices: Larry Rich-President, Sandy Barrow-Vice-president, Barbara Heller-Secretary, and Mary Ann Bateman-Treasurer.

Our bylaws call for an annual meeting at the first sectional in Atlanta during the first quarter of the year. We will hold the election Saturday, March 23, 2002. Written notice must be mailed 45 days prior to the meeting. If anyone else wishes to run he/she must notify the secretary 30 days before the election. If anyone else runs, we will have a written ballot. Article 9 states that members must receive notification by either mail, personal notice or official publication. Pips 'n Tips could be mailed for this purpose. 

Barbara moved and Mary Ann seconded that we send the Pips 'n Tips by mail once every two years to meet this requirement. Discussion followed. Linda said that distributing issues of Pips 'n Tips should be up to the club directors. Mike stated that this might not work in Atlanta with proprietary clubs. Mike also reported that the email he sent out to the full Board to address how to send out Pips 'n Tips was not valid due to everyone not responding. He pointed out that the Post Office had lost the entire February issue. They have no responsibility to replace our lost issues. The motion passed with 9 for and 6 against.

Board members agreed to send information to Mike and Mae for each issue. Emory moved and Dottie seconded that a form letter be sent to all club managers asking them if they would like to have copies of the Pips ' n Tips to distribute at their clubs. Motion passed unanimously. Mike stated that he needs information by 9/1 for the next issue.

Dottie made a motion to ratify the monies given to our qualifying Grand National Team winners to go to Toronto. Len Perkins seconded. A point of order was called asking why we need to ratify something we had already done. Many board members were unhappy with the procedure used. Barbara pointed out that we need a procedure to determine email voting in the future. A roll call vote was conducted with the following results: For - Emory Whitaker, Mary Ann Bateman, Barbara Beckley, Myrtis Howell, Len Perkins, Sandy Barrow, Barb Borah, Ann Hedden (for Liz Swanson), Dottie Walden, Gabriel Fadel, Ken Parker Against - Barbara Heller, Josie Mitchell, Bob Heller (for Joe Sherwood) Abstaining - Tom Carter, Linda Greene, Larry Rich.

New Business:
Mike stated that the bylaws need revision and that we would consider the email voting issue when doing the revision. The committee will meet at the Atlanta regional and he will contact the members. The committee will report in December.

Bob Heller was asked to chair a committee to study the possibility of unit subsidies to players who advance in future GNT and NAPs. This committee will report in December.

Josie stated that Dan Plato does not close his club when there is a sectional. We cannot force anyone to close, but the ACBL says that any club within a 25-mile radius cannot run any upgraded game.

The next meeting will be at the Atlanta sectional on Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 5:30 P.M.

Mary Ann moved and Gabriel seconded that the meeting be adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Barbarba Heller

Unit 114 Secretary

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