Atlanta
March 23, 2002

The Unit 114 meeting was called to order on Saturday, March 23, 2002, at 6:00 pm at the Ramada Inn on March. in Atlanta. Larry Rich, our new President welcomed everyone on the board to his term of office. He stated that he appreciates and needs everyone's support. The following members were in attendance: Mike Kovacich, Larry Rich, Barbara Heller, Mary Ann Bateman, Sandy Barrow, Josie Mitchell, Kevin Collins, Patty Tucker, Dottie Walden, Liz Swanson, Charlie Ogburn, Bob Heller, Nancy Hetsko, Ann Hedden, Chuck Whidden, Joan Braender, and a special guest, Kathy Whidden.

The minutes were approved with the following corrections. The next meeting was not officially chosen at the December meeting. It will be announced at this meeting. Mike moved and Kevin seconded that we approve the minutes as corrected. Passed.

Mary Ann gave the Treasurer's report. She presented the 2001 Unit 114 Financial report that showed that we had a net increase of $5,869.66 last year. She has that report on file for those who would like a copy. Presently, we have a checking account balance of $8.195.02 with a balance of all accounts as of 2/2002 of $130,668.74.

Correspondence - Mike reported on the request from the Eatonton Duplicate Club requested a reimbursement of $487.50 to compensate their loss from the Greensboro sectional. He said that we had had an older policy to reimburse a loss at a tournament. Then we changed it to ½ loss sometime in the past. It was reported that we do not receive any Unit assessments from any sectionals anymore. Mike moved that we reimburse them a total of $225.00. Liz seconded. This passed.

Tournament Coordinator Report - Bob reported on our tournaments. He discussed that part of the Greensboro problem stemmed from them being on a weekend of the Houston National. He stated that they are remaining the weekend of the Philadelphia National next year. Bob once again asked everyone to get their sanctions in and to reserve their dates early. Patty stated that the tournament schedule from ACBL on line has to be pulled up month by month. We will investigate this and ask that they correct this problem.

NAOP Proposals - Ann Hedden presented two possibilities for hosting the NAOP semifinals for the unit. Ken Parker-Sat., 9/21 as part of his Peachtree Sectional and Bill Marks - at the recreation center where he runs his regular game on Sunday only at 1:00, 9/29 or Oct. 7. No finances have been discussed with either one of them. November 16 will be the final for A & C in West Columbia, SC at their sectional. Discussion followed and it was pointed out that Peachtree City is centrally located. Patty moved that we have the final at the Peachtree City Sectional if we can operate at a break-even proposition. Dottie seconded. Motion passed. Ann will notify both of them and set up the details. We will need to secure a tournament assistant for the event.

Pips 'N Tips - Mike reported that it is available online. He also stated that it has been distributed to the club directors as they requested. With this new way of disseminating it, printing costs were reduced by two-thirds and the mailing costs went away. The total cost was only $500.00. Chuck stated that there had been 500 hits on Pips 'n Tips since it has been online. Everyone should spread the word so that we can continue with this procedure.

Josie asked if we are only publishing when we have material. Mike stated that 3 or 4 times is traditionally done. He suggested we have an edition at our tournaments for distribution. News from the area representatives needs to go to the coordinator and to Chuck as well. The next deadline has not been established but it will probably by in June or July.

Dottie Walden is resigning as membership chairman. She will keep the paperwork going for the next couple of months. Liz Swanson has also resigned from managing Unit Championships. Anyone interested in either of these positions needs to contact Larry.

New Business:

New representatives are needed for the Eatonton, Greensboro, Madision and Millegeville area. Dottie Walden suggested Pat Turney and Ann Dabbs was suggested by Mary Ann Bateman. Larry will talk to each of them to see if they are interested.

Mike spoke to the issue of reimbursing the tournaments for lost revenue. He pointed out that since we are no longer having unit assessments, that we needed to revisit our policy as to reimbursement. He mad the motion that we not give any help to anyone tournament in the future. The motion failed 4 to 8. Dottie suggested that a committee be appointed to study this. Patty seconded. Mike pointed out that the President can appoint committees and no motion was necessary. Larry appointed Sandy Barrow to chair this committee and asked for volunteers to be on it. Dottie and Kevin will serve.

Dottie asked if any one had all of the club managers' email addresses. Larry will send her who he has and Dottie will pull together a list for the unit.

The next meeting will be at 5:30 Saturday, June1, 2002 in Macon. The Sportsman of the Year will be voted on. Mike asked that Chuck put something on the web page about nominations for this.

Respectfully submitted,

Barbarba Heller

Unit 114 Secretary

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