President Glenda Calkins called the meeting to order at 9:40 A. M. Board members in attendance were:
| Glenda Calkins | President |
| Tod Thorgersen | Vice President, Bob Johnke, Reitman KO Teams & Conduct & Ethics Chairperson |
| Frank Grunebaum | Treasurer, Annual Dinner |
| Gerald Goodman | Budget/District 3 Representative |
| Harris Schenker | Pairings/District 3 Representative |
| Richard Rosner | Recorder, Pro-Am |
| Lee Ohliger | STAC/Unit-Wides, Player of the Year |
| Arnie Bergen | Webmaster |
| Marilyn Marion | Club Coordinator/Tournament Co-Chair |
| Penny Paikin | Administrative/Recording Secretary |
| Elaine Meyer | Pro-Chairperson |
| Betty Price | Newsletter Editor/Tournament Co-Chairperson |
| Betty King | Bob Johnke/Mailing Newsletters |
| Helen Wallach | Charity Chairperson |
| Kay Roelke | Membership Chairperson |
| Andy Muenz | NAOP/GNT Chairperson |
| Mike Jeshion | Bob Johnke/Mailing newsletters |
| Ruth Bernstein | Past President |
| Paul Nickerson | Past President |
| Andy Lohan | Past President |
| Absent and excused: | |
| Mary Giannella | Annual Dinner |
| Amy Nellisson | Novice Promotion |
| Barbara Dahl | Prizes Chairperson, Membership Committee |
The candidates for next year's Board, Carol McMackin, Blair Seidler, and Betty Hough had been invited and were introduced by Glenda.
Motion was made by Marilyn to accept the minutes and Lee seconded. Discussion ensued with Arnie asking that the minutes reflect the word unanimous recommendation of the committee for directing and scoring special events. The motion was amended and the minutes of August 3rd, 2002 were accepted as amended.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Glenda reported that she, Marilyn, and Betty P. had a very pleasant meeting with Father Jerry about the lighting situation and indicated that they would approach the Board about making a contribution to help get the lights up to standard. Then Glenda polled the board for a $1000 contribution to the Guardian Angel to fix the lights in the auditorium and it was unanimous approved. Marilyn and Betty went back to check out the lights and there are many lights.
Glenda stated that we guaranteed 140 to the Brownstone for the Annual Dinner. In the past, we have always invited Joan Gerard, the district director, and this year Glenda is inviting the entire executive board of the district.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Frank gave his report that we are financially in good shape but that the interim report does not reflect the anticipated Annual Dinner loss that will be about a $3000.
At the end of the year our bottom line should break even. Jerry stated that we are budgeted for a $1700 loss so breaking even is good. Frank also opened a $20000 CD for 2% return on the money. It was also noted that the $1000 for the Guardian Angel church should be posted under charity. The Balance Sheet did not reflect a deposit with the post office and Mike Jeshion was going to check to see if there was any more deposit left.
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY'S REPORT
Ruth Bernstein was kind enough to print up the ballots and get them ready for mailing on the 15th of November.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
TOURNAMENTS
Betty and Marilyn have the Brunch all planned for the Allendale Sectional. There is no lunch only Brunch that should last a couple of hours. The tournament is now a 7 board 7 round playthrough.
CADDIES
Ruth requested to increase the rate from $20 to $25 for the caddies. Motion was made by Andy L. to increase each session from $20 to $25. Lee seconded. Discussion ensued that the Head caddy should also be increased appropriately from $200 for the weekend to $225.
Penny amended the motion to include change in the head caddy's fee. Elaine seconded. Motion passed. Ruth asked for suggestions to alleviate the Friday afternoon because of the increase in attendance and the difficulty of getting a caddy.
STAC
Lee reported that everything is OK.
NAOP
Andy reported that the unit finals were on Oct 6th and had 17 tables and Jerry did a great job directing. The district finals were held on Oct 12th and had 25 tables from the three districts to try to win a free trip to the Nationals in Philadelphia. The winners in Flight A were John Greene and Norman Rubin; second in flight A were Burrell and Bruce Humphries and in Flight B, it was David Herrold and Marie Wilson. Glenda thanked Andy for a fine job and told him that he would be missed from the board and good luck in his new job in Philadelphia.
REITMAN
Tod reported that there are 3 teams left. There are 2 once-defeated teams who will play off this Monday. Then it will be down to 2 teams.
UNIT-WIDE
We are finished with the Unit-Wides for the year.
BOB JOHNKE
Glenda asks to keep the long discussion until later in the meeting. However Tod brought up a point of discussion about the date of next year's Johnke's tournament. He was considering holding the tournament on a district charity day or on April 12th, which is the day before Palm Sunday. Jerry did not think it was a good idea to have it on a charity day. Permission was given to Tod to investigate the location for the Johnke tournament next year.
ANNUAL DINNER
Frank did some investigating for the dinner in 2003. He came up with Dec. 7th. He also has an appointment in Teaneck at the Marriot. Next week he will be following up with Brownstone.
PRO-AM
Elaine reported that she needed more food; otherwise it went very smoothly. Decision for a tentative date for next year's Pro-Am is October 11th, 2003.
NEWSLETTER
Betty P. needs any information for the newsletter by the 20th of November. Mike said he had plenty of help especially Stefano Coppola who did the mailing when Mike couldn't.
WEB PAGE
Arnie wanted to thank everybody for all his or her work.
Glenda stated that there are 3 people that are going off the board, Arnie is one and was thanked by Glenda for all the hard work getting us off on the right track with the Web Page and developed the Player of the Year program. It is greatly appreciated and he will be missed.
CHARITY
Helen reported that she received 2 nice letters from Meals on Wheels. We had 31 tables in Allendale and raised $186 and since we match that amount, we sent a check to the Rockland County Meals on Wheels and to the Bergen County Meals on Wheels.
Glenda thanked Helen for all the hard work over the years. She is the third person that is leaving the board.
NOVICE
Glenda reported that all is going well.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Lee reported that we have one more event and that is next weeks Sectional. Many categories are still up for grabs.
CONDUCT AND ETHICS
Tod had nothing to report. Neither did Richard.
MEMBERSHIP
Kay handed out her current status report and we are holding our own. ACBL
now sends the membership check directly to the Treasurer. Kay asked for more help.
OLD BUSINESS
BOB JOHNKE
Tod gave his report that is attached to the minutes. Discussion ensued. Motion was made by Harris accept the recommendations of the committee for the restructuring of the Bob Johnke Tournament with the addition of the non-life master in flight "C" and eliminating the last sentence of number 2. It was seconded and unanimously carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Floor is open for people to announce their candidacy for particular positions on the Board for next year. Betty Price announced her candidacy for President. No other candidates came forward and so on January 5th Betty Price will take over.
Motion to adjourn, was seconded and carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny Paikin
Administrative/recording secretary