MANITOBA CONTRACT BRIDGE LEAGUE INC.
UNIT 181 ACBL
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING JUNE 6, 2026
In Attendance: Doug Fisher, Shirley Galler, Ray Hornby, Freddie Mykytyshyn, Gim Ong, Dave West, Suzanne McCarthy, Gisele Girardin, Gloria Woloshyn, Bob Johnson, Jacqueline Meyers, Maureen Marsch, Murray Singer, Leslie Speirs, Dave Lethbridge Bob Kuz, Paulette Desaulniers, Marielle Brentnall, Wendy Richardson, Maureen Lelond, Lorraine Boisvert, Glen Sutley, Brian Robinson, Bob Todd, Helen Forrest, Karen Cruise, George Pasieka, Sekhar, Deloris Ankrom, Lyle Boerchers, Barb Boerchers, Umair Sikdique, Dennis Glazebrook .
Meeting called to order 11.02 AM by President Ray Hornby
Minutes of last AGM June 7, 2025, were published on the Web Site. Moved by Bob Todd, seconded by Maureen Marsch were accepted as published. Carried.
President’s report: President Ray Hornby read out his report which can be found here.
Financial Report Ray Hornby on behalf of outgoing Board Member and Treasurer Bob Neudorf presented financial statements for the year 2025.
2025 showed a surplus over expenses, Revenue like 2024, general expenses were in line. One exceptional expense we were happy to make was assistance to Marielle Brentnall & Bob Kuz where they represented Canada at the Worlds in a Mixed Team. Report moved by Dennis Glazebrook Seconded by Doug Fisher Carried
Ray then presented the 2025 Mini MCKenny Medals and the Ace of Clubs awards to the winners.
Election of Board of Directors Officers for the year 2026
The Unit 181 Bylaws state there can be 6-12 members serving on the Board of Directors
Currently 10 have agreed to serve
Board Members can be installed at any time during the year. If interested, please contact one of the active board members for information
Bob Todd listed the following slate.
2026 List in alphabetical order
Lyle Boerchers
Shirley Galler
Ray Hornby
Marsha Kimelman
Jacqueline Meyer
Barb Parke
Murray Singer
Leslie Speirs
Kevin Tomanek
Dave West
Bob Neudorf left the board
New Business
Freddie thanked the board for their contribution to our Unit and thanked all the volunteers who are too numerous to name for their assistance’
Discussion ensued on the need to upgrade our table and chairs which are showing signs of wear. This will be on the next board Meeting Agenda.
In addition, we will need to replace our aging Bridge Mates. We currently have Model 11 which is no longer available, replaced by Model 111. Currently being sourced.
A wireless Microphone system to be installed Bob Todd to coordinate.
Meeting adjourned, at 11.39 A.M. Moved by Wendy Richardson, Seconded Paulette Desaulniers. Carried
Shirley Galler
Secretary
A lunch of Sandwiches, chips, Tim Bits and Water or Pop was served.
10 Teams participated in the Club Championship Game