Fort Western Unit 183
Board Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2008

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

Byron Taylor, the President, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 
Margot Hirsch presented a draft of the minutes from the February Board Meeting. 
The draft was approved as written. The minutes will be posted at the studio and on 
the website.
Mary Hoger presented the Treasurer's Report. It was reviewed and approved.

OLD BUSINESS

Tom Nute will present an update on the dedicated computer line at the April meeting.

Tom Hughes reported on the new directory. Typing and editing are progressing. 
The directory will go on sale at the June Sectional Tournament for $4.00 per copy.

Byron reported on Easybridge! in Tom Nute's absence. Seventy participants attended 
the first session and at least sixty-four attended the second session. The schedule 
is being studied to find a game time for the Easybridge! players.

Byron reviewed significant upcoming events and dates:

Grand National Teams: Flt. C: March 30 and Flt. B: May 4
These events will take place at the Fort Worth Studio. Pizza will be served.
Awards Night: April 2, 6:00 p.m.: Snacks, 6:30 p.m.: Awards Ceremony, 
7:00 p.m. Game Katye is in charge of hospitality and door prizes. New Life Masters 
will be recognized.
Heart of the Metroplex Sectional: April 4-6, Grapevine Convention Center
Pro Am Game: May 7, Fort Worth Studio 
Players are encouraged to sign up.
Fort Worth Sectional: June 6-8
StaC Games: June 23-29

Byron led the discussion about the Memo to Unit 183 Directors. He will revise the memo 
as necessary, incorporating the board's input for approval.

NEW BUSINESS

Byron will send out the letters for Awards Night. Margot will help contact individuals 
to encourage them to attend Awards Night.

Tom Hughes will send out the tournament announcement by this Friday night. Byron will 
ask Mel Bason to get the two-dollar bills for tournament prizes. Lauren Brown will 
obtain the other prizes. Millie Williams will shop for the snacks and candy. 
Katye will get the section markers and balloons. Byron will talk to Jerry Gladysz 
about making and installing tournament signs for publicity in all of the studios. 
Byron is arranging for caddies. Margot will do partnerships.

The lecturers at the Sectional will each receive $50.00. Mary Hoger will take care of 
the free plays.  

The board congratulated Darlene Shirey. She was named a District 16 Texas Star at the 
recent Houston Regional. Darlene has generously given much service and time to Unit 183 
and the Fort Worth Studio. 

Janet Jordan is Sunshine Committee Chair. Byron will send all board members her email 
address. If a board member learns about a player's need for sunshine due to illness or 
loss, the board member will contact Janet as soon as possible.

OTHER BUSINESS

Margot will resend her email that contained thoughts and ideas that were feedback to the 
Publicity Paper. At the April Board Meeting, the relocation will be discussed.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Margot Hirsch