DMBC BOARD MEETING

July 20, 2009

President, Jim Geary, called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.

Members in attendance were Jim, Chet, Barbara, Donna, Judy, John, and Lynn. 

Financial report: Presented by John –

Our water bill is back to normal, likely because of major repairs completed to the men’s restroom in May.

In summary:

Club Assets $52,800

Income YTD $57,947

Expenses YTD $60,007*

* This includes a $4000 payment towards a new A/C unit to be installed this summer.

September Sectional: Presented by Chet -

A committee, chaired by Chet Masztak, and including Judy Hines and Betty Bayard, has been working on the September Sectional. Chet reported that plans are well on the way and in order.

1. Max provided an excellent outline to follow.

2. Judy McCall, who is in charge of the meals, has requested that the refrigerators be left as empty as possible prior to the tournament.

3. Ralph will be in charge of the coffee urns.

4. Chris has volunteered to sell the lunch tickets each day.

5. Prizes have been decided on.

6. Additional help is needed in the kitchen, especially on Sunday. Any member who can help should contact Judy McCall.

7. As always, all members are asked to help with refreshments on various days. Shirley Townley will be coordinating this.

Building Report: Presented by Jim -

1. A new A/C unit has been approved by the board and is to be installed as soon as the weather permits. There will also be some roof repairs done at the same time. This work is estimated to be $9300.

2. It was noted that a new roof is likely to be needed within the next 5 to 10 years. Standing water is a problem. Future board members, please note!

3. Repairs to the toilet in the ladies restroom have been completed.

Classes:

1. The board has approved a request by Linda Miller to start a 2/1 class. This will be a small class consisting of two tables or less.

2. Matie will be starting a new Beginner’s class on October 8. Public service announcements have been prepared. Jim and Donna will be making the appropriate contacts to get them out.

Miscellaneous:

1. Barbara noted that our housekeeper has been asked to work on cleaning the tables and chairs prior to the Sectional. She will be doing this on a gradual basis.

2. There was some discussion regarding the significantly increased expense for printer cartridges and drums which is explained by the printing of hand records for pre-dealt hands. Several suggestions were made to help with this expense. Directors have become more aware of the demand for handouts and are asked to try not to print them in excess. Chet is working on making adjustments to the printer to use less ink.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

The next meeting will be Monday August 17.

Lynn Brown

Secretary