NJBA Board Meeting
                               Rockland Bridge Center
                               Saturday January 10,1998

 Attendance:

 Ruth Bernstein, President
 Andy Loban, Vice-President/Conduct and Ethics Chairperson
 Rachel Prior, Admiru'strative/Recording Secretary
 Frank Grunebaum, Treasurer
 Joe Adamo, Prizes/Pairings Chairperson
 Arnie Bergen, Web master and Player-of-the-Year Chairperson
 Laura brown, Newsletter Layout/NAOP/GNT Chairperson
 Glenda Caulkins, Tournament Chairperson
 Gerald Goodman, Budget/District M Representative
 Richard Lighton, Recorder/Publicity Chairperson
 Andy Muenz, Special Events Co-Chair
 Paul Nickerson, Annual Dinner Chairperson
 Jesse Reisman, Charity Chairperson
 Wayne Roelke, Newsletter Editor
 Harris Schenker, Auditor/Club Coordinator
 Paul Silver, Bob Johnke Pairs Chairperson
 Tod Thorgersen, Reitman KO Teams
 Jo Ann Van Delft, Education and Novice Program Chairperson
 Kathy Benjamin, Honorary Board Member

 Call to order, The meeting was called to order at 9:35 a.m,
 by the President, Ruth Bernstein
 Minutes: Accepted
 Treasurer's Report, Accepted (on file)
 

Correspondence: Thank you note received from Janet Sorkin. Joan Gerard sent a note thanking the board for inviting her to the Annual Dinner.

President's Message: Andy Lohan was nominated and elected Vice-Fresident Board of Directors' Roster was updated Committee assignments were discussed and distributed Marty Weiss resigned and Richard Lighton was elected to complete his unexpired term The calendar for 1998 was reviewed. Tentative dates for the Bob Johnke Teams and the Annual Dinner were set.

Committee Reports:
Budget: (on file). The 1998 budget presented by Jerry Goodman was approved with one change- projecting a net loss of $650, A motion to increase the Pro-Am budget by $250 was passed. Ruth appointed a committee consisting of Frank, Jerry, Paul Nickerson, Laura and Glenda to clarify some budget line items.

Conduct and Ethics: The outgoing chairperson, Jerry, will forward to Andy Lohan two pending cases. A motion to publicize the ACBL Zero Tolerance Policy was tabled.

District III: Ellenville in the Catskills appears to be a promising site for the District Regional. The NAOP will be then be moved to October 10.

Education/Novice: Jo Ann reported that the Paramus Middle School teaching program was not instituted in 1997 but will be attempted again this year. The Teaneck school is in its 6th successful year. There are two new adult schools holding classes; Wayne and Franklin Lakes. Secaucus, New Milford and Pearl River all expressed interest in school programs. Jo Ann is planning an Open House in '98. The plans will be outlined forthwith along with the plans for the 0-300 Unit Sectional.

Newsletter: Wayne mentioned that Newsletter costs have decreased due to elimination of mailing to non unit addressees. Ruth suggested and Wayne agreed to send rejection notices or advise contributors of printing delays.

Nelson Reitman KO Teams: Tod placed the rules, brackets and entry form on the web site.

STAC: Jesse recommended August 3-9 as a tentative date and offered to consider the benefits of coordinating with Units 188 and/or 140. Laura suggested that written specifications concerning the results be given to the directors with the emphasis on prompt returns. A motion passed designating all Saturday evening events during the May '98 sectional as charity events. The card fee will be increased by one dollar for that night.

Tournament Committee: Ruth apprised the Board that Glenda will be responsible for sanction applications for all club special events and sectionals. A motion passed allowing for the purchase of twelve new bridge tables.

Web site: Arnie will hold a second meeting on January 12 to train his committee on web site management. Ruth asked all chairpersons to forward a list of activities and schedule changes simultaneously to Arnie, Glenda, Richard and Wayne. A motion to put the approved version of the Board minutes on the web page was passed. The Player of the Year current standings and the Newsletter can also be found on the Unit's web site (www.bridge-njba.org). A direct link to the ACBL will be added soon.

   Meeting adjourned at 12.10 p.m.


   Respectfully submitted,
   Rachel Prior, Secretary