Present: Carolyn Sabroske, Carolyn Miller, Sally Meixner, Jean Friedrich, Norma Comp, Irene Boyd, Kate Reynolds,
Absent: Kristin Welter, Barb Maas, Denise Dornbier, Tom Olsson, Bonni Newton
President Carolyn Sabroske called the meeting to order.
Treasurer’s Report: Given by Carolyn Miller. Approved.
Education Report: Carolyn received a report from Bonni Newton who was unable to attend the meeting in person. Kathi Kellen’s 8-week beginning bridge class started 1/19 and has 16-18 people attending. Rich Newell will offer a class on Lebensohl on 3/17. Bonni is planning an evening class for beginners to begin in May or June.
Bridgemates: The Unit will be purchasing 40 Bridgemates along with the software required to use them. The Corporation has agreed to contribute half the cost up to $3000 toward this purchase.
Dates for Upcoming Tournaments:
May 1-3 Des Moines Spring Festival Bridge Sectional
July 31-Aug 2 Non-Life Master Regional
Sept 10-13 Cornbelt Sectional
Spring Festival: Ann Olsson and Ewa Pratt are the Tournament Chairs, Kathi Kellen and Barb Covert are in charge of partnerships. The flyer is available on the ACBL website: Des Moines Spring Festival Bridge Sectional
NLM Regional: Kristin will provide a report when she returns.
Dates for Annual Meeting, Christmas Party and Medallion Party:
Friday, Oct 9 Annual Meeting (board elections to be held the prior week)
Friday, Dec 4 Christmas Party
Saturday, June 6 Medallion Party
Dealing Machine Maintenance: The dealing machine requires periodic maintenance/cleaning which hasn’t been done for approximately 5 years. The board discussed potential costs and that this would require the machine to be shipped to another location and be gone for approximately one week. Kate moved to get a current estimate for the costs and if less than $500, we authorize the expense. Irene seconded. Motion passed.
Kate moved to adjourn, Irene seconded. Next meeting is Thursday, May 14.
Prepared by Kate Reynolds
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