MANITOBA CONTRACT BRIDGE LEAGUE
MINUTES OF MEETING APRIL 12, 2016
Present : Unit 181 Board Members: Marielle Brentnall, Doug Fisher, Shirley Galler, Leigh Anne Shafer, Barry Wolk, Deloris Ankrom, Marlene Pontifex Mike Shaw, John Hindle, Dave West
Also in attendance Sekhar
1. No new items added to the agenda
Marielle Brentnall called the meeting to order AT 5.00 PM.
2. Adoption of the agenda: Moved by Deloris Ankrom, Seconded by Doug Fisher Carried.
3. Minutes of Meeting March 29 2016 approved as printed. Moved by Doug Fisher, Seconded by Deloris Ankrom Carried
4. Business arising from the minutes
Update on the April 28, 2016 Trade Show being held at the Facility Building by the Owners. This takes place April 28, 2016. Marielle stated that Weston Bakeries will allow us to park there on this day but on this day only
5. Presidents Report
Duplimate Machine complaints have been received that this machine is not being cleaned on a regular basis. An updated manual will be requested
Rookie Master Game April 21, 2016 will be chaired by Dave West.
Capital Expenditures, Marielle distributed a list of suggestions we should consider. This needs consideration and long term planning. Discussion followed and will be on the next agenda.
6. Treasurers Report: Polar Bear a 2 day Tournament held in January showed a profit for the first time in years. This 2 day format will continue
Distributed P&L statement for Jan1-Feb 29 2016
Horizon Grant has been received.
7. Facility Report: Meetings with owners are continuing have 2 signed contracts and the last one is being negotiated.
Super Wednesday game was very successful 15.5 tables. Again thanks were expressed to Jerry & Susan Cohen and Sheila Portnoy for their organization and hosting of this event.
Table counts of games played were recapped and in the first 3 months of 2016 were up over previous year. Let’s continue this trend.
8. Special Events No new items
9. Membership Update on the Social Bridge Event planned for May 6, 2016. 75 registered at this date to attend.
There will be a Silent Auction, Finger food etc will be served this being described as an Open \House. 6.30 PM a Duplicate Game will be played.
Brandon Senior Games update. Walter Dedio will now direct this game.
A booth will be set up at these games to promote Bridge and our Unit.
Members are currently visiting non sanctioned games to promote Bridge Manitoba.
9. Learn Bridge in a Day was held April 3, 2016 at the Facility. Marielle reported 67 people registered for this event.
Next planned LBID session is September 18, 2016
10. Communications: Events will be posted on the calendar on the Website and also will be included in the weekly e-mail.
11.AGM Scheduled for Saturday May 7, 2016. Lunch served at 11.30 AM, Bridge Game at 12.00 Noon, Meeting at 3.00PM. All times will be adhered to.
12. Mentoring we are currently looking for a co-ordinator.
Next Meeting May 3, 2016, 5.00 PM at the Facility.
To Do List
Lease
Grant Application Tourism Manitoba
By laws
Chairs
Fund Raising Bridge Week 2017
Sponsorship
Director Training Session
Meeting adjourned at 7.15 PM Moved by Dave West, Seconded by Marlene Pontifex Carried
Shirley Galler
Recording Secretary