Muncie Duplicate Bridge Club

 

Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting

 

1.  The meeting convened at 6:15 p.m. on July 6, 2009.  Present were directors Larry Bryant, Jack Madsen, Mike Spurgeon, and Jon Williams.

2.  Jon Williams presented the treasurer’s report.  As of June 30, the Club’s checking account balance was $6,777.95 and savings account balance was $8,348.79.  The checking account is approximately $1,900 higher than at the close of last year.

3.  Jon Williams reported that the Club’s federal income tax return had been filed and accepted by the IRS.  Under a new procedure, small non-profit organizations (under $25,000 annual income) are required to file an “electronic post card” return.  This is done over the internet and basically amounts to a certification that the organization qualified by virtue of having less income than the limit.   The Club is a Section 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.

4.  The board discussed suggestions that the Friday afternoon game be expanded to every Friday.  The difficulty is the number of certified game directors available to ensure there will always be one present.  This is particularly a problem during the winter months when some leave town.  The board agreed to leave the possibility open but take no action at this time.

5.  The board discussed the slate of nominees to be directors for the coming year.  Jon Williams will be gone for an extended period next year and does not wish to continue.  Tom Charles agreed to serve.  The board therefore nominated the following slate to be presented at the annual meeting in August:  Tom Charles, club manager and director, Larry Bryant, director, Jack Madsen, director, Ella Reff, director, and Mike Spurgeon, director.

6.  The board discussed social committee membership for the coming year (beginning in December, after the Christmas party).  The present committee, Dixie Ford, Regina Jerabek, and Jan Stratton is doing outstanding work but has done their share and it is time for others to assist.  Following the meeting, these members were contacted and agreed to serve on the social committee: Annie Chezem, Jean Hamori, and Harold McGrath.

7.  The annual membership meeting and election of officers must be held in August.  A date will be set and announced in the near future.

8.  The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

 

 

Jon Williams

Club Manager