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We are attempting to reduce the
number of incorrect
contract reports and other errors.

“North” responsibilities are:

Verify the correct pair number

Verify the correct boards

Enter the correct contract

Enter the correct lead card

Enter the correct tricks taken

Verify the information is correct with east/west

It is not enough for pairs to only check the score.

It is up to each pair to check the Bridgemate
for the following information:

Contract

Direction Played

Lead Card

Tricks Taken

Score

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BOD Minutes
February 5, 2024

DBS Board of Directors’ Meeting Minutes – February 5, 2024

The meeting was opened at 9:30 with Sharon Harbach, Norris Drum, Suzanne Breedlove in attendance.  Ken and Consie Javor were present as guests.  Absent were Queenie Love and Anne Kyle.

Norris made the motion to accept the January 8 minutes, which had been emailed out previously.  Sharon seconded it and the motion passed. 

Sharon made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report, which had been emailed out previously.  Suzanne seconded it and the motion was approved. 

Ken gave an update on the upcoming tournament. 

  • Directors for each day have been set.
    • Consie and Tawana for Thursday
    • Sharon and Ken for Friday
    • Norris for Saturday.  Ken will confirm with him. 
  • Brochures have been mailed out with a personalized letter.
  • Sign up sheet for workers, refreshments, etc. will be at the studio

Sharon reported that there were 5 candidates for the 4 Board member positions and they would like to get at least one more.  MJ Cross is working with Sharon as nominating committee.  Voting will be from Feb. 11 to Feb. 24. 

Norris reported on the cards at the studio.  He will replace them before the tournament so that the boards all have the bigger faced cards in them and worn cards will be replaced. 

Norris reported that we as directors need to be cautious when we print out the hand records for the games.   

Virginia is still looking into renters’ insurance.  Will report back next meeting.

The books in the corner will be mentioned so that folks can check them out. 

Beth DiTommaso has been working on the income tax.  With her situation with her mother, Sharon will talk to Brian to see if he will take over that job.

Virginia passed out a sheet regarding a possible charity grant.  The deadline to file the application for this is in August.  This was tabled for future discussion.  Suzanne mentioned supporting Senior Paws as a possible request for this grant. 

The next meeting was scheduled for March 18 at 9:00 am as a Zoom meeting. 

Norris made the motion to adjourn and it was seconded by Sharon.  The meeting adjourned at 10:00. 

Respectfully submitted,

Virginia Boudreau

Acting Secretary

January 8, 2024 Minutes

Denton Bridge Studio

 Board of Directors’ meeting  Jan 8, 2024 

Present:  Pres Sharon Harbach, Virginia Boudreau, Queenie Love, Suzanne Breedlove, Anne Kyle, Norris Drum

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 am.

Minutes of the Dec, 4, 2023  meeting were emailed previously and after the date change on the Tournament to June 6-8, approved. Motion made by Virginia to approve and seconded by Norris, motion carried.

Treasurer report that was sent out by email and copies given at meeting was discussed and Anne made motion to approve, Norris seconded, motion carried.

Subject of who to get to do IRS stuff was discussed and Virginia offered to find someone.

Whether to renew Microsoft subscription was discussed and tabled for another meeting.

Carol Welch resignation as board member and secretary was accepted and Anne will temporarily cover this position.

Website calendar information was discussed and Virginia will check into updating the calendar to the site.

To reduce excess clutter in Studio a discussion followed on getting rid of old boards, cards, books.  Virginia will check around to see best way to eliminate.  Agreed to offer them to members first. 

M.J. DeBusk has volunteered to take over partnership duties.

Nomination committee of Sharon and M.J. Cross will be making phone calls to find those who might be interested in serving on the board.

As the refrigerator is no longer functioning, the board decided to purchase a new one.  Larry Kyle was assigned to buy and install a new one.

The club insurance is up for renewal and was discussed. Norris made motion to renew it.  It was seconded by Suzanne and motion passed. 

The board agreed to meet again February 5  @ 9:30 a.m. to discuss plans for February tournament.

Norris made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Suzanne seconded, motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 10:30.

Respectfully submitted,

Anne Kyle

Interim Secretary

Dec 4, 2023 BOD meeting

Denton Bridge Studio
Minutes
04 December 2023

Meeting called to order by Sharon Harbach at 9:30 A.M. at Denton Bridge Studio.

Members present: Sharon Harbach, Virginia Boudreau, Suzanne Breedlove, Anne Kyle, Norris Drum, Queenie Love, and Carol Welch.

*Minutes of October’s DBS Board were approved.

*Financial updates for September and October were approved; November’s budget not finalized yet. Development of a forward going budget will help to determine discretionary income for DBS parties, meals, gifts, etc.

*Norris will update suggestions for finances at our next meeting.

*The DBS Thanksgiving Dinner, held on November 16, was a great success. Thanks to Tony Boudreau for arranging for and delivery of the Babe’s chicken dinners. Yum.

*Gift for the Patels, a Harry and David basket, was unanimously approved.
The idea of gifts for outstanding service to the Club was approved.

*Thanks to Donna Gibbs for heading up the Christmas Party on December 16. Food and possible door prizes were discussed.

*Announcement of the increase of ACBL dues will be made at beginning ofall December club games so that current members may renew their memberships immediately at the current, lower price

- also a reminder to those who may have inadvertently let their membership lapse, to renew.

*Thanks to Lynda Bradley for arranging Partnerships. If help is needed in 2024, more discussion will follow.

*2024 Elections: the following Board members’ terms expire in 2024: Anne Kyle, Carol Welch, Norris Drum, and Queenie Love. Nominating committee to be identified by the next board meeting in January, 2024.

2024 Tournament Dates: February 29 - March 2, June 13-15, and Oct. 31-Nov. 2.

It was decided to prepare a 2024 calendar of games, tournaments, room cleanings, and meetings to the Patels for their information.

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, January 8, at 9:30, at DBS.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 A.M.

August 25, 2023 BOD Minutes

Denton Bridge Studio 

Minutes  

28 August 2023 

Meeting called to order by Sharon Harbach at 9:26 AM. 

Members present: Sharon Harbach, Virginia Boudreau, Suzanne  Breedlove, Norris Drum, Carol Welch.  

Tournament Updates: Ken Javor joined the meeting to give his report as  Tournament Chair.  

1. July 9 - ACBL approved both tournaments 

2. 12 packets of tournament information and a personal letter were given to all bridge clubs/directors in the AREA. Outstanding PR 3. Sign-up sheets were also given to all bridge clubs to encourage their members to participate 

      * People needed for tournament sign-in, bring snacks, collect money, greet players, serve food, etc. 4. Directors are being arranged for the tournament and the accompanying side games on Thursday and Saturday for Open players 

5. Because results of Open games must come in AFTER the tournament results, Norris (thanks) will take care of this tricky problem 

6. Lunch Thursday: Ham; Lunch Friday: Fajitas; Lunch Saturday:  King Ranch Casserole. YUM! 

Ken left meeting at 9:48. A big THANK YOU to KEN.  

The minutes of the last meeting were approved 

The financial report was approved, with Norris volunteering to discuss our  reserve with individual board members. Our thanks again to Tony  Boudreau for lending a hand while Anne is on vacation. 

Financial issues 

1. Plumbing bill was never presented so it is now not an issue

2. Dealing machine repair in the future 

3. Overhead clock/screen needs repair

Virginia is having lessons on bid boxes and other things new players need  to know on Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM. The players will be given a  chance to play for fun and practice at no charge through the end of this  year. 

The Tuesday Group can also absorb the new players who need to know how cool it is to earn master points. 

Also under discussion is a possible evening Open game. New playing cards will be available immediately 

Studio needs to be cleaned after each game. Virginia will devise a list for  directors. 

1. Check bathrooms, turn lights out, leave open 

2. Wipe crumbs off counters 

3. If obvious mess on tables or floor, wipe off or do a quick vacuum

4. Make sure no one is still in the studios or the bathrooms

5. MAKE SURE BOTH DOORS TO STUDIO ARE LOCKED. 

Virginia needs coverage for club manager in October while she is gone. Lynda Bradley has offered to take on the partnership desk. 

Ken and Consie have volunteered to train any directors for the online  games in November 

Next Board meeting: Monday, September 25 location TBA  Meeting adjourned at 10:23 AM. 

  

     

 

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DOB Minutes January 12, 2023

The DBS Board of Directors met on January 12, 2023 via Zoom.
Donna Gibbs, Ken Javor, Denny Reid, Jo Bryan, Charles Brown, Sharon Harbach, Ross Ramsey, and Beth DiTommaso were present.

The minutes from the December 2022 meeting were reviewed. Denny moved to accept and Ken made the second. Motion carried.

The Financial Report for 2022 was presented by Denny. It showed a loss of $1928. Ken made the point that it would not be difficult to make up the shortfall in the future with additional tournaments and special games if everything else were to stay the same. However, rent is subject to change. Ken moved to accept and Donna made the second. Motion carried.

Monthly Rent: Ken and Denny have been looking for alternatives to our existing space The owners of our current location are asking for a rent increase up to $2500 effective March 1. Our table count will not support an increase in the rent in excess of approximately $1500. Ken and Denny have looked at numerous alternatives including local churches, schools, senior centers, hotels, and government buildings. The best alternative at this point is part of the bottom floor of a building at 412 S. Carroll. The space is sufficient if we eliminate our custom table tops and nice chairs. The owner has proposed a three year lease at $1455 per month with first two months at no charge. However, we would be responsible for utilities and all maintenance including HVAC which is unacceptable. We will continue negotiations to see if we can find a mutually acceptable agreement. We're continuing to look for other alternatives. Ken and Denny intend to meet ASAP with the current landlord to see if they are flexible at all regarding our current space or another room in the building which has minimal usage.

NLM tournament: April 23-25 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) are the scheduled dates for our next NLM tournament subject to resolution of our space situation. All three days will be pair games.

Virtual Games: We would like to continue to run the D16 0-50 game on Monday afternoon but provide the director ourselves. We are also trying to restart a virtual, on line BBO game on Tuesday evening at 6:30. The board agreed to leave this to Ken's discretion.

The next board meeting was set for February 8th. Ken will request a special meeting before then if any action is necessary regarding the space issue.

Beth made motion to adjourn and Donna made the second. The meeting was adjourned.

February 8, 2023 Minutes

On February 8. 2023, the Denton Bridge Studio meet via Zoom.

All Board members were present: Donna Gibbs, Denny Reid, Jo Bryan, Beth Ditammaso, Charles Brown, Sharon Harbach, Ross Ramsey & Ken Javor.

The January minutes were read. Denny made motion to accept and Beth second and the minutes were approved.

The treasurer's report was given, Jo made motion to accept and Charles second and the report was approved. Our treasurer, Denny Reid, resigned his position but will remain on the board for his remaining tenure. Jo made a motion to appoint Beth as Treasurer effective on this date and Donna seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Beth made a motion to combine the on line bank account and the face to face account. Charles made the second and the motion carried.

Ken reported the April NLM Tournament is all set.

Ken presented a lease agreement ready to be signed with the Church on Bell Street in Denton.

Donna presented an offer of $1,700.00 per month to stay in our current location. No signed lease with a 90 day vacate notice by the Lessor or Leasee. The vote carried with Sharon abstaining.

Sharon made a motion to offer BC $1,750.00 and have a signed lease. Ken made the second. This vote also carried.

BC is requiring DBS to clean both bathrooms and provide all toilet paper. Charles Brown offered to take charge of that duty during the month of March.

Donna will speak with BC and we will have another called business meeting.

Jo made the motion to adjourn and Donna made the second.

Respectfully submitted By,

Jo Bryan, Secretary.

October, 2022

The Denton Bridge Studio Board of Directors met on October 19th, 2022, at 9:30 am via Zoom.

Donna Gibbs, President, called the meeting to order with the following in attendance: Donna Gibbs, Jo Bryan, Denny Reed, Ken Javor, Sharon Harbach, Ross Ramsey, & Beth Ditommaso.  One board member, Charles Brown, was absent.
Jo Bryan presented the minutes from our September 2022, meeting.  Denny made the motion to accept and Ken made the second.  The minutes were approved.  Denny gave the treasurer’s report.  Donna moved to accept and Beth made the second.  The report was approved.
Ken reported on the NLM tournament.  The scores from the games were delayed in being posted due to ACBL.  Their office headquarters in Horn Lake, Mississippi, was flooded and delays posting all tournament occurred.  Ken reported the tournament net figure was $1,280.00. Planning another NLM tournament to be held the first quarter in 2023, has begun.  Ken expressed a thank you to Robson Ranch for closing their Friday Afternoon game to all their players who are NLM to allow them to attend DBS tournament.
Printer Issue at DBS: A new drum for the printer was purchased.  Problems with the DBS internet connection are being addressed.  Conversations with BC are still ongoing regarding the requested rent increase.  Denny & Ken will begin scouting for other possible locations.  BC also informed us they wanted us to clean the bathrooms.  A special Thanksgiving game will be held at DBS on Thursday, November 17th. The club will buy the ham & turkey.  Pot luck will be provided by the players.
The 0 - 50 BBO game will continue.  This game is funded by District 16 and directed by Kim Brinkman with Virginia Boudreau subbing when needed.  Jo Bryan will work a list of players with interest in playing in an open BBO virtual game on Sunday afternoons.  A new cell telephone is needed for the studio.  This issue will be addressed at the November board meeting.  Denny made a motion to adjourn.  Beth seconded the motion.  November 16th will be the date of our next meeting.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Jo Bryan, Secretary
September, 2022 Minutes (Copy)

The Denton Bridge Club Board of Directors met on September 14th, 2022 via Zoom

Chairman of the board, Donna Gibbs called the meeting to order with all board members being present: Denny Reid, Jo Bryan, Charles Brown, Sharon Hardback, Ross Ramsey, Beth DiTommaso and Ken Javor.  Jo Bryan, Secretary, presented the minutes for the August meeting.  Charles Brown made a motion to accept the minutes as read and Denny made the 2nd.  The minutes were approved.

Denny Reid gave the financial report.  Jo Bryan moved to accept the report and Ross Ramsey made the 2nd.  The report was approved.

Ken Javor gave a report on the NLM Tournament which DBS is hosting in October.  Mary Lou Collins is the tournament director in charge, and Virginia Boudreau is partnership chairman.  Donna Gibbs is food chairman.  Donna asked for volunteers for clean up each day.  Beth and Denny pledged their help.  Lunch will be provided on Sunday for the players in the Swiss games.  Donna reported she would use Subway which she would pick up and bring to DBS in time for lunch break.  Discussions are in place to plan another tournament during the first quarter of 2023, reported by Ken.

Ken Javor also reported on plans for a Thanksgiving game with food to be held at DBS on Thursday, November 17th.

Denny Reid gave a report on a conversation instigated by B. C., the manager of our leased property.  We are currently paying on a monthly basis $1,125.00 and B. C. stated the property owners are asking for an increase to $1,650.00 for the months of November, December, & January.  In February 2023, the rent will increase to the amount of $2,250.00

Increased Table Count was once again discussed and plans reviewed.  It is noted that games with food produce a higher attendance.

Denny made the motion to adjourn and the motion was 2nd by Ken.  The meeting was adjourned with October 19th set for October board meeting.

Respectfully submitted by:

Denton Bridge Studio Secretary,

Jo Bryan

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