Fort Western Unit 183
Board Meeting Minutes
June 17, 2006

Present: Judy Staser, Kay Jones, Mary Hoger, Steve Shirey, Tom Hughes, Byron Taylor, 
              Diane Washabaugh, Henry Weltman, Margot Hirsch

Kay Jones, the President, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Margot Hirsch 
presented the minutes and they were approved. Mary Hoger presented the treasurer's 
report and it was approved. The Bridge Fest loss was $797. However, the event was 
still considered a success because of the wonderful education and fellowship 
provided to the players who participated in the event. Also, there was discussion 
about how to increase the studio's table count.

OLD BUSINESS

The June Sectional was reviewed. In the future, the head count of 250 will be used 
for snacks and meals. The coffee count was accurate: 100 cups for Friday and 
Saturday afternoons, 50 cups for Friday and Saturday nights, and 100 cups for 
Sunday morning.

At future tournaments, lunch will be served after three Swiss Teams sessions. 
Kay will tell Pulido's to be ready to serve at 1:00 p.m. The two serving lines were 
successful. Tom Hughes is storing the new water jugs in his garage. Jim Walker 
appreciated the free plays.

The planning for the upcoming Regional is going well. Byron is managing the caddies 
and the registration. He will be reimbursed for the printed registration cards. 
Diane is in charge of the goody bags and the prizes. She and her committee will 
assemble 1,000 goody bags. At the next board meeting, Byron and Diane will announce 
who is serving on their respective committees.

 Kay will meet with the Worthington contact about the food, parking, and space for 
the registration materials and prizes. Tom will accompany Kay. Also, they will 
iscuss applying the bridge rate to suites and obtaining directors' storage space. 
Mary provided a handout detailing the fees and table counts from the last Regional.

Steve will contact Chuck Burke prior to the next board meeting to develop the plans 
for the upcoming 299er Tournament. The tournament will take place October 7-8, 2006 
at the Arlington Duplicate Bridge Club. Steve will present their proposal to the 
board for approval.

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Margot reported that the Arlington Board really appreciated the opportunity to 
designate three charities as recipients of the ACBL charity contribution along with 
Unit 183's recipient. Margot will notify ACBL to contribute to Arlington Charities, 
Arlington Women's Shelter, Arlington Life Shelter, and Good Fellows.

NEW BUSINESS

Margot moved and Judy seconded posting the 183 Unit Board Minutes on the Unit's 
website once the minutes are approved. The motion passed. Margot will notify 
Stewart and send him the minutes each month. Also, the minutes will continue to be 
posted on the studio's bulletin board.

Tom will purchase forty or fifty new card tables depending on the price break. 
The new tables will be used in the studio. Tom will also buy a new white board and 
dolly. Mary will purchase forty new sets of red bidding boxes. 

The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Margot Hirsch