Fort Western Unit 183
Board Meeting Minutes
April 25, 2007

Present: Kay Jones, Katye Kowierschke, Byron Taylor, Tom Hughes, Steve Shirey,
             Judy Staser, Mary Hoger, Margot Hirsch

Kay Jones, Board President, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 
Margot Hirsch announced that the approved March minutes were posted on the bulletin 
board and the website. Mary Hoger gave the Treasurer's Report. The Unit has a positive 
balance. The renewed Certificate of Deposit is earning 5.35%.

OLD BUSINESS

The board approved the purchase of a new computer system that will meet the Fort Worth 
Studio's needs. The needs include being able to use floppy disks and/or CD's. Mary will 
work with Diane Washabaugh to make the purchase. Steve Shirey will obtain anti-virus 
software and DSL.

NEW BUSINESS

Steve asked about scheduling the Non-Life Master Tournament. The tournament discussion 
was tabled until the next meeting. Meanwhile, Margot will check with Caron Peck to 
determine what dates ADBC might have already chosen. Kay identified some potential Sectional 
conflicts to avoid: Wichita Falls, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Abilene.
Also, the number of directors for the tournament was discussed. Based on last year's 
attendance, three directors will be needed.

Judy Staser agreed to sell her set of metal boards to the Unit for use in the Fort Worth Studio. 
The price is $150.00. The studio's current set is old and damaged. It is practically impossible 
to purchase new metal boards anymore. Judy's set consists of twenty-seven boards. Board #28 will 
be donated and 29-36 will be used from the old set. Lillian raised a total of $91.55 in donations 
for the new boards. The board appreciates Lillian and all of the donors.

Byron Taylor indicated the need for a new coffee pot. After discussing and examining the 
coffee pot, the board agreed not to purchase a new pot at this time.

Margot reported that the ACBL Charity Foundation 2006 Rebate is $1921.00. She will request the 
breakdown of contributions by game so that the rebate can be proportionally dispersed to 
various unit charities like last year. The Foundation will issue the checks.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Margot Hirsch