Fort Western Unit 183
Board Meeting Minutes
December 7, 2008

Present: Katye Kowierschke, Steve Shirey, Max Jackson, Mary Hoger, Kay Jones,
             Carolyn Pinto, Tom Hughes, Margot Hirsch, Steve Shirey,
             Diane Washabaugh (Guest)

Katye Kowierschke called the meeting to order at 8:25 p.m. She asked Diane Washabaugh, 
Relocation Chair, to report on the new location's progress. Diane indicated that the 
plumbing is installed and passed inspection. On Thursday morning, the concrete was 
poured. Diane said that the landlord assured her that the facility would be ready 
on time. Keys will be available on December 26, 2008 at the earliest.

Diane has bought the new dishes. The new landlord will review our present insurance 
policy to make certain it is acceptable.

Also, Diane showed the board a prototype for a new side table that would replace the 
cubes currently used. The board approved the purchase of fifty-six (56) new wooden, 
three-legged tables at $8.00 each. The price covers the cost of the materials. 
Bob Kennemer will make the tables. Max Jackson will assist. They are donating their 
labor and time.

Katye will contact the studio's current landlord to ensure that, if necessary, the move 
can be delayed without consequences. This delay would involve a few days at most.

Only the cabinet doors will be moved, not the frames. Katye will contact Andy Collins 
about building and installing new cabinets for the new location. She will email the 
board with the information.

Margot will send an email to the directors requesting that they empty and unlock their 
lockers no later than December 26, 2008.  She will also notify them about the possible 
need to use a laptop for games during the move. Max has volunteered to provide any 
technical support the directors may need.

The board expressed its appreciation to Diane for all the work she is doing. She has 
spent a great deal of time and energy on the relocation. She will continue to do so to 
ensure a successful move.

The board approved Diane's request for a new Monday Day Game. Diane will own 
two day games, 0-300 and 0-1000, that will run concurrently. The board approved 
converting the Monday Night Game from a Unit-owned game into a director-owned one. 
Steve Shirey will own the Monday Night Game. Only the Wednesday Night Game will remain 
a Unit Game.

The board approved that the gift certificates awarded at next Wednesday's Unit Christmas 
Party Game may be used only at Wednesday Unit Games.

The Election of Officers for 2009 was held. The newly elected officers are:

President:        Tom Nute

Vice President:    Margot Hirsch

Secretary:        Carolyn Pinto

Treasurer:        Mary Hoger

The board expressed its appreciation to Katye Kowierschke for her service and 
leadership as Interim President after Byron Taylor resigned.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted
Margot Hirsch