Glenda Calkins President
Ruth Bernstein Vice President, Tournament Co-ChairBergen Bridge Club
Gerald Goodman, Budget/District 3 Representative
Frank Grunebaum Treasurer, Annual Dinner
Andy Lohan Recorder, Annual Dinner, Life Master Pairs
Geoffrey Manis Charity, STAC
Arnie Bergen Web Master
Marilyn Marion Club Coordinator, Tournament Co-Chair
Jean Mazouat Novice Promotion/Membership Ed.
Elaine Meyers Pro/Am
Betty Price Newsletter Editor
Kay Roelke Membership Chairperson
Rebecca Schwartz Administrative/Recording Secretary
Tod Thorgersen Reitman KO Teams, Bob Johnke
Al Delio Player of the year, Novice Promotion
Mary Giannella Annual Dinner, Prizes
Helen Wallach Unit Wides
Betty King Membership Committee
Absent and excused: Harris Schenker
The candidates for next year's Board, Lee Ohliger, Richard Rosner, Penny Paikin, Barbara Dahl, and Michael Jeshion, had been invited to the meeting and were introduced by Glenda. She requested each candidate to provide her with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. Arnie asked the candidates to e-mail both to him for future publication on the web-site.
Since not everyone is computer savvy, Ruth proposed that Arnie run a workshop for next year's candidates. Glenda suggested that Betty Price and other computer literate Board members assist. Glenda suggested that a representative of each club also attend the workshop to learn correct reporting of unit wide games. Since Richard doesn't have a computer, Glenda will keep him apprised.
Tod corrected the July 14th Minutes to read that the Reitman would shortly be down to four teams (not16 tables). Ruth Bernstein moved to accept the Minutes as corrected, seconded by Jerry Goodman. The motion was carried.
I. PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
Glenda regretfully announced that Joe Adamo has resigned for health reasons. Betty Price nominated
Andy Muenz to complete Joe's term. Frank Grunebaum seconded the motion. Discussion followed, a
vote was taken, and Andy was approved.
Glenda noted that Ari Eisenberg submitted his name to the Nominating Committee but was not selected as a candidate. To add his name to the slate, Ari said he is going to present a petition signed by 50 paid-up members, and has until Monday, October 15th, to do so.
She further noted that Ari advised her that he intends to attend this year's Annual meeting accompanied by a lawyer, and plans to be recognized. Glenda put this to the Board for discussion. Ari will be permitted to speak, when recognized by Glenda, providing he stands up to point of order. As per Roberts Rules of Order he will be limited to 10 minutes, so long as what he says is relevant, but he may not read a statement unless our lawyer has seen it beforehand. Glenda will discuss this with Julian.
II. TREASURER'S REPORT
Frank distributed copies of the September 30th Balance Sheet and noted that he is pleased with our
current liquid position.
III. ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY'S REPORT
Glenda stated that the ballots for next year's Board elections are being mailed this week. The ballots
will be opened and counted at the Annual meeting with one Board member and one non-Board member
in attendance, and the results reported to the general assembly.
IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. TOURNAMENTS
Marilyn Marion reported that she was pleased with the September tournament and that, according to
Guardian Angel, the lights will improve. She noted that we require a new caretaker for general clean up
between sessions. Glenda suggested investigating whether a parishioner might be interested in the
job.
This year, beginning on Friday night, the November tournament will include bracketed K.O. teams.
Lunch and the seven-round Swiss Team event will take place again in November. Ruth Bernstein suggested that a survey be taken at the Sunday game to get players' input pertaining to the play-through. Marilyn will prepare a survey to be distributed with the entries.
Marilyn and Ruth requested volunteers to serve and clean up after the last event on Sunday, and other volunteers to close the bidding boxes and boards. Glenda asked that all Board members assume responsibility that weekend.
CADDIES
Ruth Bernstein reported that everything is fine.
SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT AT CLUBS (STAC)
The next STAC game at the clubs is scheduled for the week of June 3rd, and is being added to the
calendar. Next year a decision will be made whether to combine scores with other clubs that
participate in this event. Glenda will check with Susan to find out if separate sanctions are needed.
B. SPECIAL EVENTS
1. NAOP/GNT
Tod Thorgersen said that there was a decrease in attendance.
He reported that Geoff Manis and Neil Nathanson placed second, and finished as one of the top two in Flight "A". Lee Ohliger and Sandy Johnson won in Flight "C". Both teams are qualified to represent our district in the NAOP finals at the Spring Nationals 2002 in Houston, Texas.
Penny Paikin commented that the flyer describing the date and place of the final NAOP event made no mention of a second session, and that some players were unable to remain because of prior evening commitments. Glenda will speak to Peter Kal Maltz about this.
2. Reitman Double Knockout Teams
Tod reported that the Reitman is currently down to three teams captained by Mel Baronoff, Frank
Grunebaum and Charlie Friedman.
3. Bi-Unit Wide Games
Helen Wallach advised that the Bi-Unit Wides have finished.
4. Bob Johnke Team
Tod stated that a date has not yet been chosen for next year's Johnke. Discussion followed and a
determination was made to put in for Saturday, April 20th. If a sanction needs to be obtained, Marilyn
Marion will be notified.
Glenda made note that all sanctions filter through Marilyn. Tod believes that sanctions may have to go through Alex Allen, who coordinates scheduling, and will discuss this with Alex.
5. Life Master Event
Andy Lohan presented a full report on this event at the last Board meeting.
6. Annual Dinner
Andy stated that everything is proceeding according to schedule. The question arose as to whether
Board members are to pay for the dinner this year. Frank noted that last year was an exception and
motioned that Board members should pay. Andy Lohan seconded the motion. Discussion followed
and a vote was taken. The motion carried.
7. Pro/Am
Elaine Meyers said that the Pro/Am would be a unit wide event, and advised that she has obtained a
new sanction. Free entries for the Saturday evening Sectional will be distributed to the "ams" along
with their game handouts. Elaine requested help in delivering lunch and handouts to the other clubs.
Jean Mazouat and Andy Muenz have volunteered. Penny Paikin will prepare pasta salad. The entry
fee will be regular price for the ams and $1.00 for the pros.
Arnie will calculate scores for the overall winner and requested that Elaine coordinate clubs to ensure that scores are submitted as quickly as possible.
Elaine will provide Jean and Al DeLio with literature on the mentoring program.
Glenda, in discussing the Mini McKenney Award, noted that the ACBL sends certificates to the winners. She asked if medallions, at a cost of $35.00 per set, should be awarded as well. A motion to do so was made by Andy Lohan and seconded by Kay. A vote was taken, and the motion carried. The medallions will be distributed.
C. NEWSLETTER
Betty Price stated that the Newsletters were mailed some time ago but several towns have not yet
received theirs. The printer will have the next Newsletter back by December 15th, to ensure early
mailing. Betty requested a new mail coordinator since Mike Brown will be in Florida this winter.
Glenda asked Betty to encourage more people to submit articles.
Betty asked that all materials for the December printing be submitted immediately. Al Delio will assist Betty in gathering computerized tournament results.
Club Coordinator, Marilyn Marion, said there are no problems.
D. WEB-PAGE
Arnie thanked Jerry and Tod for their assistance in editing materials for the web-site, and Marilyn for
providing information so promptly. He also praised Jean for her innovative novice work, saying that it
was both cost effective and a genuine contribution to all. He noted that the web-site is a place of reference and would like
everyone to use it to learn the specifics of all events.
Glenda mentioned that a loss of $250.00 was budgeted for the web-site, but that we are over budget. Arnie explained that we paid, in advance, for nine years which gives us a discounted rate. The savings will be reflected next year.
E. CHARITY
Frank Grunebaum, speaking for Geoff Manis, stated that no one from the Dystonia foundation has
approached Geoff. Geoff and Frank suggested that we donate $300.00 to the families of the WTC
tragedy. Frank made a motion, seconded by Elaine, to contribute to a WTC fund. Discussion followed.
A vote was taken and the motion was defeated.
Jean then motioned that we donate directly to a local rescue worker's family, seconded by Rebecca. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Penny Paikin will investigate Rockland losses, and Jean and Geoff, Bergen. Glenda will advise Geoff that he is head of that committee.
F. NOVICE PROMOTION
Jean Mazouat reported that no one had cleaned on Friday night, prior to the Saturday morning novice
game.
Glenda remarked that since bracketed K.O.'s, will continue on Saturday at 9:00 a.m., she would like
that game to be set up on the opposite side of the room from the novice game. The novice breakfast
should be placed near Jean's group. Alan Hodesblatt will direct the K.O.'s on Saturday morning.
Jean thanked Andy Lohan for his help, and thanked Amy Nellison for including Jean's flyer with the EasyBridge mailing. Jean noted that there is no fee for placing an ad in the Community section of the Record, provided it's submitted early, and said that the ad drew a good response.
Jean prepared an outline for Al Delio of what she, as Novice Chairperson, found to be both successful and unsuccessful during her tenure.
G. PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Al Delio reported that everything is progressing well.
Al advised that Bobby Wolff's Bridge Mentoring Series, Root's Modern Bridge Conventions, and Audrey Grant's ACBL series have been ordered for libraries in Rockland, Bergen, and Passaic.
Jerry will ask Joan Gerard when the libraries can expect to have the literature available.
H. CONDUCT AND ETHICS/RECORDER
Nothing to report
I. MEMBERSHIP
Kay Roelke thanked Betty King for her help. She noted that there was an increase of 37 people
through the end of August. Kay needs assistance with telephoning, and both Barbara Dahl and Elaine
Meyers have volunteered. Glenda praised Kay for her thorough work and noted that Kay's job is
extremely time consuming
VII OLD BUSINESS
Tod reminded the Board that this is club appreciation month and that clubs may run three games for
which special black points will be awarded.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
Frank motioned that Glenda remain as President for an additional year, seconded by Elaine. Andy
Lohan noted, however, that an announcement expressing interest must first be made. Glenda asked
anyone interested to announce. No one did, so Glenda stated that she would be willing to take the
Presidency for one more year.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rebecca Schwartz,
Administrative/Recording Secretary