THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006 The regular Board of Directors meeting was called to order by President Kay Jones. Those present were Mary Hoger, Tom Hughes, Steve Shirey, Byron Taylor, Diane Washabaugh and Judy Staser. Absent were Henry Weltman and Margot Hirsch. The minutes of the June meeting were approved as circulated. The treasurer's report was accepted with the adjustments for the late Bridge Fest bills. The 299er tournament was discussed. Steve Shirey presented Arlington's proposal for the renting of their space for the tournament with particulars on arrangements for coffee, food, etc. Following additional questions, it was agreed that Steve would further negotiate the agreement with Chuck Burke in order to finalize the details. Tom Hughes reported that 40 new tables will be ordered to bring our number of needed tables for tournaments. The new tables will be used in the Studio with the current ones going to the trailer for tournament use. Mary Hoger has ordered new bidding boxes for the Studio with the plan to take the others for tournament use. Labor Day Regional: 1. Tom has arranged for Dallas to bring their tables to the Regional. 2. Kay, Diane and Tom met with the Worthington to negotiate details. -- Food prices at the hotel are astronomical - still under discussion. A concession stand will be provided by the Worthington. -- Great space - upstairs ballroom will be used for the playing area. They will also provide a room for storage of supplies etc. beginning Sun. Aug. 27. -- Parking will be $5 for self-parking; $10 for valet parking with ticket validated by the hotel and providing spaces are available. Additional parking is being looked into with a map forthcoming to indicate other lots. It was suggested the map be put on the website and on the flyers. 3. Entries will be $12/session for members; $13 for non-members. Swiss Team on Monday will be $100/team. 4. Diane and Byron led the discussion about their schedules for the Prize and Registration tables. Volunteers are being recruited. 5. All contents for the tote bags have been ordered by Michael Goldman, who has given us excellent prices and help. They are currently being stored in his warehouse. Work sessions will be scheduled to prepare the tote bags. Anyone wishing to help on Sat. at 9AM on August 5 should contact Judy Staser. The Board plans to meet twice in August prior to the tournament to finalize all details. Judy Staser, Recorder