Fort Western Unit 183
Board Meeting Minutes
July 16, 2008

Present: Katye Kowierschke, Tom Nute, Max Jackson, Byron Taylor, Kay Jones,
              Steve Shirey, Mary Hoger, Margot Hirsch

Byron Taylor called the meeting to order at 5: 30 p.m. Margot Hirsch confirmed that the approved June minutes 
were posted. Mary Hoger gave the Treasurer's Report. The June Sectional made $728.80. The report was approved. 
At the next meeting, Mary will present the EasyBridge! Financial Report.

OLD BUSINESS

Tom Nute said that three full tables played EasyBridge! this week. He anticipates four full tables will play in 
the fall. All Volume 2 books have been sold.

Katye Kowierschke reported on the coffee pots at a restaurant supply store. The board approved the purchase of 
two 55-cup pots at $136.00 each. Katye and Max will purchase the pots.

The Directory Committee will meet on August 1. The changes will be incorporated for the second printing of the 
directory. The board approved ordering a minimum number of copies online. Tom Nute will place the order. 
July 31, 2008 is the deadline for submitting directory changes.

Kay Jones reported that September 19-21. 2008 are the tentative dates for the Fort Western Fall Sectional. 
It will be held at Will Rogers.

Other important upcoming events and dates:

Fort Western June Sectional: June 5-7, 2009
Fort Western Regional: September 2-7 at the new Omni Hotel
Fort Western Fall Sectional: 2009 dates are pending.

Katye will explore lowering the cost of the meal for the 2008 Fall Sectional.
The playing schedule will remain the same except for a new 0-20 Game on Saturday afternoon. Players will play free.

Steve Shirey reported on the NLM Tournament scheduled for November 1-2, 2008 at the Arlington Studio. A caterer 
and a partnership chair will be identified. The sanction is approved. Steve Shirey, Darlene Shirey, and 
Max Jackson are the game directors.

NEW BUSINESS

Byron encouraged board members to submit nominations for the ACBL Goodwill Member of the Year.

Margot passed out copies of the current Standing Rules. All board members will review and submit input. After the 
Fall Sectional Margot will convene a committee to further review and recommend changes to the Standing Rules. 
Margot's committee will consist of Kay Jones, Katye Kowierschke, and Mary Hoger. Meanwhile, Margot will spell 
check and revise the grammar of the document. She will not revise any content.

Mary Hoger will chair the Nominating Committee. Her committee members are: Janet Jordan, Diane Dillman, 
Max Jackson, Shawn McCormick, and Mary Jane Orock. Margot will prepare and send out the Unit 183 Election Notice 
calling for nominations.

Tom Nute will chair the Election Committee. His committee will include, but not be limited to, Caron Peck, 
Mary Lou Collins, and Katye Kowierschke. Byron will ask Henry Weltman if he would like to serve on the 
committee once more.

Since the trailer may no longer be stored at LMRA, a new location is needed. Max will investigate to determine 
a new location for parking the trailer when not in use. Also, more research is needed for side tables.

On August 13, 2008, at the Wednesday Night Game., Mary Jane Orock's current and former students will honor her. 
They will serve as the hosts and hostesses for that evening's game. The Unit will contribute only its usual 
budget for that game. Everything else provided will be a gift to Mary Jane from her students.

Please submit all needs for Sunshine to Janet Jordan. The board sends its sympathy to the family and friends 
of Peggy McClung. The board was pleased to learn that Bill Hoksbergen is improving after a long illness.

The board discussed The Alert. After much discussion, the board approved to cease publishing The Alert 
immediately. Byron will talk with Grady Fuller.

Margot passed out a format to use with committee work. The board will review the form and discuss at the next 
meeting.

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

Respectfully submitted,
Margot Hirsch