Cincinnati Bridge Association
Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 8, 2008
Board president Patti English called the first meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
Members present John Burpee, Debbie Cummings, Patti English, Betty Hurst, Gayle Keaney, Everitt Kitchen, Barb Levinson, Mike Lipp, Adrienne Netherwood, Potter Orr , Mike Purcell, AJ Stephani , Chris Scwartz, John Stoppiello. Members Absent: Pat Newman, Jean Sturtevant, and Bob Veverka
The minutes of the last meeting were approved.
Announcements
Patti acknowledged the efforts of Melanie Onnen and her associates in preparations for the Christmas Party.
Reports
Mike Purcell, reporting for the Education Committee made a motion that the Room Rental Fees for lessons be established at $5/session when less than 5 students attended; and $10/session for 5 or more students. Motion was seconded and approved by the board. Mike informed the board that the current primary mission of the committee is to establish a holistic (comprehensive) education program at the bridge center. Potter Orr urged that the committee within that mission further expand teaching. Potter and John Burpee urged expansion of the scope of the committee to teaching across the Unit. Mike responded that he will explore support of teaching programs at other locations in the Unit, if those locations have an interest.
John Burpee, reporting about Promotions made a motion that $1400 be spent for ads in the Enquirer during January, 2009 to support classes being taught in the Unit during February and March.. Details were covered in a handout he provided. Motion was seconded and passed with two opposing votes.
Debbie Cummings reported that all is ready for the Jan 2009 STAC.
New Business
Patti English led a discussion about a Christmas bonus for Tanya (LAST NAME?), our cleaning service specialist. A motion was made and approved for a $400 bonus.
The board agreed to purchase a fold-down cot to serve as an emergency bed for the bridge center.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 pm
Everitt Kitchen
Acting Recorder
Cincinnati Bridge Association
Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes of the December 8, 2008 Organizational Meeting of the Board
Patti English, officer ex officio, called the meeting to order at 7:15 pm.
Members present John Burpee, Debbie Cummings, Patti English, Betty Hurst, Gayle Keaney, Everitt Kitchen, Barb Levinson, Mike Lipp, Adrienne Netherwood, Potter Orr , Mike Purcell, AJ Stephani , Chris Scwartz, John Stoppiello Members Absent: Jean Sturtevant
The following officers were nominated and elected for 2009 by acclamation.
President, Potter Orr; Vice President, John Burpee; Treasurer, Adrienne Netherwood;
Secretary, Everitt Kitchen.
Other Business
Mike Purcell was appointed Chair of the Education Committee
Potter asked for feedback about interest in committees so that he can include it in assignments.
The board expects to have 10 meetings in 2009 continuing the practice of holding them at 5:30 pm on the second Tuesday of the month. Board members agreed to continue to serve as standby partners for TUeday evening games at the bridge center.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:32. pm
Everitt Kitchen
Secretary