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ACBL Unit 114

Minutes of Executive Board Meeting

Roswell Sectional

March 1, 2009

President Tom Wight called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM.

Members in attendance were:  Tom Wight (President), Dick Myers (Vice-President), Nancy Hetsko (Immediate Past President), Nicolas Hammond (Secretary).

Also in attendance: Sandy Barrow (Past President), Barbara Heller (Past President), Bob Heller (Past President), Betty Myers (Publicity Chair).

Tom discussed the recent Area Rep election and that there were some issues related to running the election. He said he had received several verbal comments and asked if anyone has any comments to send them via email to him so he can provide a full report at the next meeting.

Barbara chairs the Goodwill Nomination Committee and reported that her committee – Barbara, Sandy Barrow, Bill Marks met. They received six nominations for the three names that the Unit submits to District 7 (D7). They unanimously agreed on Mike Sheldon, Ruth Suggs and Tom Wight. The Executive Board (with Tom not voting) confirmed the nominations. Barbara to submit to D7.

Tom noted that the By Laws were changed at the AGM the previous day. Nicolas to ensure that the By Laws are updated on the Web Site.

Tom will do the Unit’s tax returns and perform a preliminary audit. Nancy (retired CPA) will perform a more complete review.

Ruth Suggs submitted an entitlement request for $500 to start a program at Warner Robins. It was approved.

Dick submitted a preliminary budget for the Athens Sectional. This is a new sectional. The board agreed to insure against a loss, up to $500, assuming that Dick (as Tournament Chair) approves the final budget. Any profit from the Sectional will be kept by the club running the Sectional.

Tom to provide a list of General Board meetings for the year.

Nicolas to send information about nominating candidates for Sportsperson of the Year to the Unit clubs. Nicolas to ensure that the information is posted on the Unit web site. The board will vote at the Covington Sectional.

Sandy reported a meeting of the Education Committee/Task Force. Three members of the Task Force and three others from Macon played recently at a club in Columbus. The recommendations are:

1.      Have an event to attract players of all abilities

2.      Teaching

3.      Encourage a novice game

The Committee recommended paying for the fee for teachers to go to the Teacher Accreditation Program (TAP) or EZBridge training. The Unit is willing to pay for the TAP fee for any teacher.

Tom requested that all Task Force members put their ideas in writing and Sandy present as a White Paper before the Board meeting in Covington.

The board authorized spending up to $2,000 for the Education Task Force, if needed. If the program is successful, Sandy offered to write an article for the ACBL Bulletin.

Nicolas suggested that the Unit purchase a board duplicating machine for use at its tournaments. The current version of these machines do not require bar coded cards. Tom asked Nicolas to chair a Task Force of four people, including at least one director, and report at the next board meeting. Nicolas was requested to get testimonials from people that use the machine.

Tom passed out the various Ace of Clubs/Mini-McKenney awards so that these can be presented at the local clubs.

Respectfully submitted,

Nicolas Hammond

Secretary