Fort Western Unit 183
Board Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2007

Present: Judy Staser, Kay Jones, Margot Hirsch, Mary Hoger, Katye Kowierschke,
             Byron Taylor, Diane Washabaugh, Steve Shirey, Carolyn Pinto (guest)

Kay Jones called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Margot Hirsch confirmed that the 
minutes were approved electronically. Mary Hoger gave the Treasurer's Report. She will 
renew the current mature certificate of deposit for ten months at 5.35%. She will try to 
renew the next one maturing, hopefully, at the same rate or higher. The report was 
approved.

OLD BUSINESS

Kay conducted a vote for purchasing a portable defibrillator. The board voted not to 
purchase a defibrillator. 

Diane Washabaugh reported that the best price for a new icemaker is $775 at Sam's Club. 
The icemaker is a floor model and will require plumbing. The board agreed to purchase a 
new icemaker if the present one is not repairable.  Also, Judy Staser volunteered to talk 
to her son-in-law who is a plumber.

Kay reported that a new lock has been installed on the kitchen entry door. The office 
door lock has been re-keyed to match the kitchen door lock. She has issued numerous new 
keys.

Mary Lou Collins from Denton, Texas is the new Membership Chair. The board appreciates 
her willingness to volunteer. Diane, the former Membership Chair, will orient Mary Lou.  
Margot will add Mary Lou to the routing list of necessary ACBL reports.
  
NEW BUSINESS

A new lock will be purchased to secure the trailer and hitch. Kay Jones and Tom Hughes 
will each keep a set of keys. A third set will remain in the Unit's locker. Byron Taylor 
will research purchasing a wheel lock for the trailer.

Some important upcoming dates are:
Grand National Teams:  Flt. C: April 22    Flt. B: May 6
STAC Week: April 23-29
Unit 183 Annual Awards Night: April 18
Diane will give the list of new Life Masters to Mary. The new Life Masters will receive a 
paperweight. 

The board agreed that Henry Weltman should continue to serve as Recorder. The board 
appreciates Henry's good work and volunteer service.

Margot suggested that a tentative agenda be sent to the board members for input prior to 
each board meeting. Kay agreed to do so.

The board approved removing the statement from the Standing Rules requiring a game on 
Thanksgiving Eve. No longer will a game be required that evening.

The board discussed holding more team games during the Wednesday Evening Game. 
Carolyn Pinto, the director for Wednesday evenings, agreed to continue holding team games 
on the fifth Wednesday. Also, she will schedule some additional team games during the 
year. 

The board congratulated Mary Hoger. She was awarded this year's Texas Star Award for 
Unit 183. 

The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Margot Hirsch