Conducting a fast-paced annual membership meeting, Unit 465 Board President Vicki Rowe covered an agenda Wednesday, Jan. 15 that led more than three dozen attendees to seat three current directors for new terms, approve the treasurer’s report, and adopt a resolution declaring the unit’s clubs as no-rudeness zones.
That last item, while humorous in tone, is serious in intent. Vicki asked for a show of hands from those who consider it rude to chat in the background while a game director tries to talk; the response was a sea of raised arms.
She pointed out that it is difficult for directors to make important announcements if people are talking. She asked for and got approval of a motion that declares that Unit 465 clubs have a no-rudeness doctrine. That will empower people, she explained, to remind talkative players to hush.
Regarding the director election, Vicki noted that three directors had expiring terms: herself, Paul Pugsley and Barbara Jones. An email asking for anyone else interested in running for the Board was sent out last fall but no one stepped forward. All three incumbents were re-elected unanimously. At a future board meeting, the directors will select their officers.
Vicki noted that if she continues as president, which is expected, she intends to publicize all future board meetings and encourage members to attend so there is a better understanding of what the board does and why participation is important.
In the other key portion of the meeting, Treasurer John McCall presented the annual fiscal report for 2024. The Unit begins the 2025 year with $10,330 in its bank account after income of $2,616 and expenses of $4,588.
As he noted, the expenses were unusually heavy in 2024 due in part to buying new cards and refurbishing the dealing machine. In addition, there were one-time expenses tied to the Unit assuming ownership of the Carson City game, which going forward will be a source of revenue for the unit. Finally, there were several membership events, including the Shrimp Boil and the Holiday Party.
A listing of Board members and recent meeting minutes can be found under the Unit Board tab on the navigation bar.
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