Deschapelles Meeting
October 21, 2019
Present:
Carol Macksey, Debbie Cummings, Judy Ruehl, Diane Thaller, Doris Kehoe,
Linda Woodham, Sandy Orr, Pat Neuman and Phyllis Bishop. Erna Herre was also present as a non- Board
member.
Meeting called to order at 2:45 and the
minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Membership
Report: Deschapelles
currently has 206 members.
2 Members
are new
1 Member
has died
88
Members paid their 2020 dues in September
Treasurer’s Report: With the increase in playing fees,
Deschapelles has a current balance
of $5405.58
This is a $320 increase in profit over last quarter.
The Treasurer’s
report was accepted.
Hospitality Report: The Christmas party will be held on
December 9th.
Pat
Neuman and Sandy Orr will collect for the party beginning November 1st. Pairs may either pay $8 each or one (or both)
may bring food. Members may sign up to
bring desserts, salads, or appetizers. Any
non-member coming to the Christmas party will be charged $15 plus $8 to play.
Sandy and Pat will purchase
all necessary items for the luncheon such as plates.
Setup will begin at 8:30 the
morning of the 9th. Carol
Macksey, Doris Kehoe, Judy Ruehl, Phyllis Bishop and Sue Hermans will help with
the setup. Linda Woodham will help with
cleanup. Debbie Cummings reminded the
Board Members that someone will need to ask to Tonya to come in early on this
day.
Judy Ruehl reported that the
calendars and pens have been purchased and are in the back room. It was decided that the calendars and pens
would be given to Members as they pay their dues and those who have already
paid may also receive them. Doris Kehoe
and Jeanne Weyers will be collecting dues on November 1st and will
record to whom they give the calendar and pens.
New Business: Judy Ruehl had received a request to remove the “invitation only” from
Deschapelles. Debbie Cummings reported
that this is an ACBL designation and the calendar reads “invitational.” The Board agreed to keep the designation.
Director
Playing: This is an infrequent event, but the Deschapelles
policy is that the director will not play unless there is no other possibility.
Partnership Chair: This is a
non-issue with Deschapelles as most members have their partners booked. Anyone whose partner is unable to play should
contact the director for possible partners.
Debbie Wiest will be directing during Debbie Cummings’ absence.
Acting Secretary: Since
Phyllis Bishop will be out of town for the March Board meeting, she requested
that someone fill in. Sandy Orr volunteered.
Rude Behavior: Sandy and
Pat brought up that several women have reported that they do not wish to play
as some of the members are rude. Members
must report rude behavior either to the Director or to a Board member. If necessary, a Board member will talk to
that person ~ although we were reminded that several of our members have memory
issues and physical issues that may make their behavior seem rude.
2020
Meeting: March 16th, August 17th
and October 19th
The
meeting was adjourned at 3:40.
Respectfully
submitted,
Phyllis
Bishop
Secretary