HIGHLIGHTS of UNIT102 BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING
Will be continuous posting, with excess removed from time to time. Pursuant the decision of the Board, at the May 15, 2006 meeting, the highlights henceforward will be limited to a (possibly abbreviated) display of the Minutes of the Board Meeting, exclusively, displayed only after such minutes are accepted by the Directors. 

Legend:

1 - BoD = abbreviation for Board of Directors, BoDM for Board of Directors meeting.
2 - Majority vote = implies opposition, i.e.: there were vote(s) against.
3 - Unit = implies Unit 102.

Latest BoDM highlights will be posted only after the minutes of the meeting are approved by the BoD., see explanation on the top of this page.

November 13, 2006:
[01]-Minutes of previous meeting approved, with corrections.
[02]-Financial Report presented.
[03]-Insurance status Report by Dean Cohler; ACBL insurance is sufficient.
[04]-Nominating committee reports additional candidate received, thus ballot voting will be necessary: Friday Jan. 18 9AM-9:45AM & 2PM-2:45PM, Saturday 8:30AM-9:15AM. Balloting will be handled by S.Lewis with J.Wollstadt & E.Badain assisting.
[05]-Site acquisition (Jack Hawes):
   [a]-Birthday Party Swiss March 18th at Michelle's, charge $ 700.00. Joint Chairs: C.Hamilton & R.Howard.
   [b]-Nothing available in Sarasota for tournaments through Parks Department. Nothing available at Muni.Auditorium for January of 2008, January of 2009 and March of 2009; March of 2007 is available.
   [c]-Holiday Party sites: Michelle Golden's proposal for "Joint Venture" {her Club and Unit102} Party or Sarasota Cay Club (Cay Club's offer eliminates $ 1,750/day charge, asking only for $ 150.00 for cleanup). Sarasota Cay Club chosen by unanimous vote. Expected cost $ 4,275      
Parameters voted in:
      [aa]-Reservations required;
      [bb]-Unit102 members only;
      [cc]-Brunch buffet with salads only at max. 15.00 $/person;
      [dd]-Unit Championship Pair game at 8.00 $/person;
      [ee]-Maureen M. will issue E-Mail notification and Party will immediately go "up" the WebSite. 
[06]-District ByLaws Committe Report, M.Kassay: SBN assessments will not be changed. Good chance, that  a "no fee" for events held outside a unit's own territory amendment to the ByLaws will be passed. 
[07]-Tournament Schedules:
   [a]- Mother's Day Sectional at Michelle's, May 9-12, chaired by B.Cohn, Compact K.O. removed from schedule;
   [b]-Unit102 will hold STaC games with Unit240 in January & November of 2008 & 2009.
[08]-Books for new players at $2.00 per, with large label "Compliments of Unit102" (and Logo), acquired by C.Hamilton. We are giving 75 to Michelle for her new players.
[09]-Terry Mays completed the 26 stanchions for score'sheets display at tournaments. BoD voted thanks and 10 "free play"-s to Terry and recommends to Unit128 to do something similar. S.Lewis' proposal to have Terry's picture and accolade in next SBN was accepted.

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October 16, 2006:
[01]-Minutes of previous meeting approved, with corrections.
[02]-Financial Report presented.
[03]-Insurance status Report by Dean Cohler. D/O insurance 750 $/year, BoD unanimous vote to acquire.
[04]-Nominating committee slate of B.Cohn, C.Hamilton, S.Goodman, C.Murphy & F.Riegel presented and accepted.
[05]-Site acquisition (Jack Hawes): Birthday Party Swiss March 18th at Michelle's. Nothing available in Sarasota, through Parks Department. Nothing available at Muni.Auditorium for January of 2008, January of 2009 and March of 2009; March of 2007 is available and March of 2008 has been reserved for us. We are negotiating with the Manatee Convention Center for our next Regional, Feb 18-24, 2008. At next District 9 Tournament Committee meeting in Daytona, President will request scheduling two years ahead.
[06]-District 9 meeting report on matters concerning Unit (Michael Kassay):
[a]-The SBN is losing money, thus each unit is assessed 1.00 $/per member to offset shortfall; may occur again, when District 9 deems it necessary.
[b]-Bylaws revision committee of the District will be working (among many others) on a (possible) new ByLaw to cover a regional, that is not in one's Unit territory and make it a courtesy to other units to use the territory with no fee. Extended discussion and considerable support by small Unit representatives concerning such professional courtesy. ByLaw modification votes are accomplished with each unit having two votes.
[07]-November Sectionl will expend an additional $ 1,000.00 for Sunday lunch, due to catering fee. Approved.
[08]-Funds allocation:
[a]-Holiday party: no site available for 2006, J.Hawes will acquire one for December 2007. Party will be members only, reservations rquired, meal and beverage served free, just an entry fee to play in the Champioship Game.
[b]-We will give $ 5,000.00 to local charity (charities). C.Hamilton suggesting Sara.Memorial Hosp. for improvement of Emergency Room facilities.
[c]-B.Cohn wants to give books on bridge to libraries and cards to shelters. D.Cohler suggested books to school libraries.
[d]-S.Goodman proposed to have WebSite "poll" the membership for their choices, bridge-or-not, with emphasis on a (subsequent) vote. Motion passed.
[09]-Unit 128 Regional in Manatee Convention Center in February 2006. Unit 128 is sponsoring, it is not a joint venture. We have agreed, however, to be as helpful as possible. B.Cohn helping with hotel/motel reservations & flyers; R.Howard will be the Editor of the Daily Bulletin; Duane Rancourt will help with Intermediate/Novice; C.Hamilton hospitality; Terry Mays making 26 stanchions (displaying the results of each section, primarily in pair events); Mary Kassay assist in partnerships; Michael Kassay with WebSite publicity, and so on. We are not officially chairing any committee, except Duane Rancourt heading the I/N division.
[10]-Ruth Howard appointed publicity Chair.

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September 9, 2006:
[01]-Minutes of previous meeting approved, with corrections.
[02]-Financial Report presented.
[03]-Report on Unit Board Seminar held at Chicago NABC presented. President will prepare a manual for Board members listing past BoD policy decisions.
[04]-Year 2007 BoDM dates acquired (see table on Page Elections & Meetings)
[05]-Insurance aspects to be researched by Dean C.
[06]-Budget and long range planning committee report. Several suggestions. Resolved, that Sectional Tournament entry fees will not be increased. Unit 102 Members will polled on WebSite for charitable donation goals.
[07]-November issue of SBN to contain Nominating Committe Report.

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July 10, 2006:
[01]-Minutes of previous meeting approved, with corrections.
[02]-Financial Report presented.
[03]-Awards Dinner (Carol reports) had 140 served, 41 teams played in Unit Game. Playing area not comfortable, too tight. Net loss to Unit was $1,300, app.
[04]-Construction of stanchions for next Regional considered, Unit 128 might share cost.
[05]-SiteCoordinators Jack Hawes and Terry Mays will research Girl Scout Bldg. (corner Proctor/Cattlemen); old "Albertson's" on Clarke Road and Am.Prop.Group Bldg. (on Tamiami So. of Webber).
[06]-Sectional Schedules: Saturday Pairs format alternates (as per last year's compromise), thus Nov.06 two-single session, Jan.07 one two-session, etc. Compact K.O.'s Nov.06, Jan.07 & March 07. Mini-Lessons all tournaments Friday & Saturday 2:15PM.
[07]-May Sectional 9th(Wed'day 7:00PM)-to-12th, at In-Betw. Club. Michelle will charge an extra $ 500.00.
[08]-Election Committee Chair appointed: Sandy Lewis, com.mem'r Jack Hawes and another to be selected by Lewis.
[09]-Next meeting in September, Aug. 7 date to be by-passed, unless emergency needs.
[10]-Unit will not pay for prizes replacing non-working clocks.

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June 12, 2006:
[01]-Minutes of previous meeting approved, with corrections.
[02]-Financial Report presented.
[03]-2005 Tax Return has been filed.
[04]-Letter by Muriel Altus, Unit128 President, thanking us for the 25% income of our 2006 Regional paid to them, and wishing us all well.
[05]-M.Moriarty resigned as SiteCoordinator. Jack Hawes and Terry Mays take over as co-coordinators.
[06]-May 2006 Sectional moved into a Wed-Saturday schedule.
[07]-Jack Hawes reports on District 9 board Meeting.
[08]-District 9 holds a "LOGO "contest with $150 in ABL scrip to winner.
[09]-Marco Island Regional rescheduled to Naples, Oct. 2-8. 
[10]-Awards Feast has 125 dinner reservations, $ 8.00 bob-member charge set. Drinks reduced to one soft and one alcoholic.
[11]-ACBL/ABA "Unity" game will be held on June 24th in Michelle's Club.
[12]-Resolved to add Dean Cohler and remove A.Malasky from "authorized to sign checks" list.
[13]-Bette C. reported on advertising campaign for SBN.
[14]-New business ... suggested to look at Girl Scout building (corner Cattleman & Proctor) for our own building, housing tournaments and special games.

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May 15, 2006:
[01]-Minutes of previous meeting approved, with corrections.
[02]-No financial Report available.
[03]-2005 Tax Return to be handled by Dean, will file before June 15th IRS deadline.
[04]-Cost effectiveness of Thursday evening event in our Sectionals discussed, vote taken, leaving schedule "as was".
[05]-Preliminary May Sectional Report: 10-12 tables more, than last July. Pine Shore great venue, app. 1/2 of Chelsea rent; we will have net income from the tournament. Susan requested to include sugar-free or no sugar foods in the future in consideration of those, who are diabetic.
[06]-We have app. $1,750 worth defective prizes, vendor not returning Susan's calls. Bette will call vendor.
[07]-New Life Master Awards to be given out Aw.Dinner approved, app.14 New LM-s, Carol&Mike will find appropriate "token". Award certificates by Mike with Carol's approval.
[08]-Carol proposes Jack & Mary Hawes for District 9 Goodwill Committe.
[09]-Maureen Moriarty resigning Tournament Site Coordinator position. Site are selected for 2007. Arnie is being considered, Jack indicated, that he is interested. Carol will wait with appointment until Atnie returns.
[10]-Confidentiality BODM discussions and E-Mails discussed. Resolved, that while "BOD decisions are public information, but individual comments should be kept private, any E-Mail is also privileged, but due to the fallibility of computers we should be very careful of not gossiping about others' comments" (italicized part word-for-word copy of BODM Minutes).
[11]-"WebSite higlights of meetings: website is to reflect actual minutes" (italicized part word-for-word copy of BODM Minutes). BOD requested, that Minutes be distributed within 7 days and corrected within next 5-7 days. Website to reflect "approved" minutes.
[12]-Cooperation with Unit 128 for their Regional: 128 will not be able to compensate US, 102, for any chaired positions for their 2007 Regional. Carol's letter to 128 stated, that we will cooperate with their 2007 Regional Tournament. Our BOD agreed. Our next Regional in 2008 has date and location set by the District, we will need an agreement with 128 governing the next tournament.
[13]-North American Pairs: we will not hold a Unit Game.

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April 10, 2006:
[01]-Minutes of previous meeting approved, with corrections and on a specific item the Board by majority vote elected to accept a disputed version and decided not to consult the actual record of the previous meeting, despite it having been recorded on tape.
[02]-Report on our Regional Tournament just past, by Jack Hawes:
{a}-Financially successful, i.e.: not losing money, but gain was substantially less, than the last one, even before the Twenty-Five Percent Share due, by District Nine Mandate, to Unit 128;
{b}-Meeting with Manatee Convention Center representatives: they indicated great satisfaction of the way the event was managed by us, as well as the eventual outcome. Given, that their mandate is not profit acquisition, but community service, they are looking forward to our repeat performance in 2008 (already "locked in" by ACBL) and promised to improve in various areas, such as having both concession / food stands open, etc.;
{c}-This meeting was attended by Jayne Thomas, Business Manager of Unit 128, who has indicated, that she intends to conduct a Regional of theirs in the M.C.C. in 2007.The Board decided, that we shall assist Unit128 in that endeavour, our goal being to maintain quality of continuity, irrespective of who profits, money-wise.
[3]-The president proposed removing Dean Cohler from the Post of Treasurer (as was approved at the Mach 13, 2006 BoDM), and reinstating Ruth Howard to that position. Was accepted without any opposition.
[4]-An ACBL-ABA Unity game will be held at Michelle Golden's Club on June 24th; an $ 100.00 contribution (to food to be served at the game) was selected by majority vote.
[5]-Carol read several "thank you" letters received, including that from District 7 (re: our Katrina Relief STaC participation), and that from the President of ACBL concerning our recent Regional.
[6]-Awards dinner date changed (due to conflict) to June 17th, starting time set at 11:00 AM, entry fee set 60.00 $/team, matches to be played: Seven.
[7]-Sunday starting time of May Sectional moved to 12:00 (Noon), to accommodate site Management.
[8]-Volunteer-of-the-Year was selected, and a Special Award created ... recipients' name not to be published until the Awards occur.

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March 13, 2006:
[01]-Minutes of previous meeting approved, with corrections.
[02]-Arnie Malasky having resigned his seat on the Board, for reasons of other demands on his time and presence, replacement choices were discussed. First choice was Maureen Moriarty, she was contacted by telephone from the meeting ... Maureen declined to accept. Next Carol proposed Dean Cohler, both as a Board Member and as Treasurer (replacing Ruth Howard). The President's proposal was accepted without any opposition.
[03]-The Board voted sincere thanks and appreciation to Ruth Howard for her work as treasurer.
[04]-No final 2005 treasurer report available.
[05]-Detailed report, by Jack, on past Regional will follow at next meeting.
[06]-Regional Prize Recap by Susan: approximately $ 9,500 expended on prizes, app. $ 4,100 worth of them given out: flash-lights and tape-measures most popular, alarm-clocks not usable ... return to vendor for replacement.
[07]-Year 2005 tax return to be handled by new treasurer, Dean.
[08]-Publicizing (as to by whom?) of 72-and-over percent games (not in the Environs of Sarasota) was discussed at length, the two positions being:
[a]...by locality (i.e.: the Unit, where the club hosting the "blessed event' is located has to ...) or
[b]...by the player's affiliation (i.e.: Unit the player is a member of publishes same). Vote resolved this query in favor of the latter.
[09]-Suggestion by Susan, that Board should actively promote / support unit club games. Decided, that this is not a Unit function.
[10]-Several requests are received for Bridge Teachers. President will construct a list, that will be posted on the WebSite and all inquiries can be directed there.
[11]-Volunteer of the Year (2005) selection postponed, again.

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February 12, 2006:
[01]-Minutes of previous meeting approved, with corrections.
[02]-Treasurer's interim report accepted as presented, with Arnie reviewing final for next meet.
[03]-Free PLay Allocations Guideline: 1 FP for 2 hours of volunteer time; 1 FP for speakers at Sectionals, 5 FP Regionals; Total FP for Sectional 23 (or 28 with workers) maximum.
[04]-Checking Account Signators: Treas/Rurh, Secy/Sandy L.,Past Pres./Mike, Pres.Emeritus/Arnie ... adding Pres/Carol, Vice-Pres./Jack.
[05]-Unit Rep.s to District 9 Board: Bette & Carol appointed.
[06]-Year 2007 Tournament Locations and Chairs: Jan.18-21 at Sahib Shrine Ruth&Jack; March 29-April1 at Muni. Audit. Sandy L.&Susan; May 10-13 (Mother's Day) at Pine Shores Bette; Nov. 15-18 at Sahib Shrine or Pine Shores Sandy G.&Jeanne.; Birthday Party/Charity Swiss in Feb. at Pine Shores; Awards Dinner in June at Elk's Club.
[07]-Publicity options from ACBL, re: re-imbursements of 75% of advertising costs of teaching activities for I/N games. Board agrees to participate in program.
[08]-Question about $500.00 fee for inclusion of local clubs in the CVB Information guide; tabled for further inquiries.
[09]-Regional update: Hotel rooms still available; volunteers' picture better, than last year; layout in the Conv.Center being finalized; an article by the Herald Tribune in progress; Audrey Grant course still "on"; map of Center is being printed, with information booth directly on the left of the entrance and large overhead signs for each service (Registration, Prizes & Partnership); we have 5 Memorial games, names are already on the WebSite: Will Davis / Vivian Greene / Vi Fackler / Martha Fingerle / Cort Larson.
[10]-Advisory: the storage room has no electricity, we have battery-operated lanterns. At each sectional these should be taken out to the playing area on the first day, plugged-in/recharged and returned to storage at end.
[11]-Committee needed to select Volunteer of the year (2005); past selections were Margaret Drew, Dave Wagner and Maureen Moriarty.
[12]-Mike re-appointed as ACBL Electronic Contact.
[13]-Table storage boxes to be returned to vendor, wrong size. 

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January 25, 2006:
[01]-Minutes of previous meeting approved, with corrections.
[02]-Officers elected: Carol Hamilton President, Jack Hawes Vice-President, Sandra Lewis Secretary, Ruth Howard Treasurer.
[03]-January Sectional of Unit great success (28+18+66+14 Teams, 94+28 87+34 72+31 76+32 Pairs in the four days). Special thanks to chairs Sandy Lewis and Ruth Howard for a flawless event.
[04]-Year 2007 Tournament site selection to be held in abeyance.
[05]-Harriette and Fred Buckman were awarded Free Play privileges at our tournaments for life in recognition to their contributions to the Unit.
[06]-Limit of $500.00 per person and per tournament set for checks cashed at our events.
[07]-Permanent display case for hand records approved.
[08]-Previous Board decision rescinded, book-seller will not be charged for conducting business in our tournament premises.
[09]-Swiss team averaging rule amended: no player having over 199 Mp.-s may enter a 199-er team event. 

December 19, 2005:
[01]-Minutes of previous meeting approved, no corrections.
[02]-BoD meeting dates, (see "Elections" Page Table) approved, except 4.10 to be moved to 4.24, if practical.
[03]-Preparations / Plans for the coming Regional presented by "Department Chairs" and others; Arnie & Jack [Genera], Bette & Carol [Hospitality], Cynthia Murphy [Registration], Susan [Prizes], Ian & Barbara McKenzie [I/N programs], Sandy G. [Caddies etc.], Ruth Howard [Bulletin]. All accepted by the Board with minor corrections.
[04]-Treasurer's Report, Nov. Sectional received an $500.00 rebate from the site building.
[05]-Free Play Schedules revised, allocation for helpers increased.
[06]-"Birthday Party" Swiss Team Charity event will favor Moffitt as the recipient; will request director from ACBL.
[07]-November '06 Sectional Chair: Sandy G., Co-Chair Jean P.
[08]-Additional Tables will not be purchased, but 40 sets of bidding boxes will and cardboard containers for all tables, as the present containers deteriorated.
[09]-All packages to unit will be shipped to President's address as the "Mail Box" rental place charges extra for packages and has mistreated present table deliveries.
[10]-Paticipation Committee Report still pending.

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November 14, 2005:
[01]-Minutes of previous meeting approved, as corrected.
[02]-Bette Cohn attempts to rescind C.J.Pascoe's resignation from the Board, without any appeal from C.J. Pascoe. Motion of such a rescind is rejected by a vote of the Board Members. 
[03]-Susan Goodman-Mays was appointed, without opposition, to fill the vacancy in the Board of Directors roster.
[04]-District 9 matters:
(a) ... the District publication Sunshine Bridge News had "negative cash flow" of several thousand $-s for the last two years.  A method was devised to offer "sponsorship" packages (advertisement in the SBN, "booth"-s at the tournament, publicity in the Bulletins, etc.) to commercial enterprises, with income divided between the Unit holding the Tournament, SBN and the person "selling" the package.  WebMaster was directed to design/place appropriate displays of these packages onto the WebSite;
(b) ... the next District Board meeting will be held during the Sarasota Regional. Unit 102 will host a dinner for the Board at that meeting.
[05]-July '06 Sectional moved into the Mothers' Day weekend of May 10-13, accepting the 12:00 starting time for the Sunday Swiss Team event, imposed by limitations coming with the site, i.e.: PineShores.
[06]-Handicapped Knock Out format having been missed by the Chief Director at the November Sectional, this format will be used in the January sectional. Existing flyers will be modified by M.Kassay's computer facilities at no extra cost to the Unit.
[07]-Quantity of Tables for the Unit to have on hand (and matching bidding box sets) set at 120.
[08]-Event Chairs volunteering: March Charity Swiss Teams = Ruth Howard; May Sectional = Bette Cohn; 6th Awards Dinner in June = Carol Hamilton; January '07 Sectional = Carol Hamilton & Jack Hawes.
[09]-Unit will join Unit 240 in their STaCs of January & November, every year.
[10]-Appeals Committee redux; Tournament Chairs are requested to adhere to the Appeals committee roster (i.e.: names, players) set up by The Board.
[11]-Reversing previously established policy, Tournament Entry Fees will be listed on the "Flyer"-s henceforward.
[12]-Special thanks voted to Libby Kaufmann, for her great efforts in selling Entertainment Books.
[13]-Committee formed to determine the work/performance expected from Board Members; chair Arnie Malasky, committee members to be picked by him.
[14]-Free play policy (how many for each tournament, for whom) will be presented for Board approval by Carol Hamilton, using past years' schedule as starting point.
[15]-Free play vouchers already issued, having "Year 2005" designation are resolved to be valid for all year 2006 Tournaments. 

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October 26, 2005:
[01]-Minutes of previous meeting approved, as corrected, to wit: Chair of November 2006 Tournament Sandy Gagnon, Chairs of January 2007 Tournament Carol Hamilton & Jack Hawes
[02]-Meeting dates of 11.14 Monday, 12.5 (superseded since) Monday and 1.26.06 Wednesday approved, accommodating Library's schedule.
[03]-Resignation from her Board Membership (received on 10.26) by Caroline Pascoe acknowledged; with the Board's thanks for her past contributions. Filling this vacancy postponed to the 11.14 Meeting of the Board.
[04]-Tax return for year 2004 re-filed by an accounting firm retained by the Board.
[05]-Treasurer's Report for this year was accepted.
[06]-Table rental fee for the ABA tournament reduced from (past years') $ 250.00 to $150.00.
[07]-Acquisition of own storage facility (Airport Mini-Storage, $ 1,200/year) approved, permitting vacating (with our thanks) Harriette Buckman's garage the Unit has been occupying since our inception.
[08]-Review of By-Laws indicates, that there is no contradiction in the six-week and three-week time-table requirements for board-candidacy slates, thus no action necessary.
[09]-Responding to a request, it was decided not to make our E-Mail-(ing) list available for use by other entities.
[10]-Purchase of 10 additional tables and 40 bidding-box sets approved.
[11]-Our WebSite participation in the Moffitt Cancer Research Center Advocacy Program approved.
[12]-Mentoring program suggested by Cynthia Murphy (invited speaker) was found to be worthwhile, therefore Cynthia was requested to build an actual frame-work to be presented to the Board, upon acceptance of which she volunteered to administer same.

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September 21, 2005:
[01]-Minutes of previous meeting approved, as corrected: Chair of November 2006 Tournament Sandy Gagnon, Chairs of January 2007 Tournament: Carol Hamilton & jack Hawes
[02]-Carol Hamilton, the new 9th member, welcomed by the of the President.
[03]-Entry fees for teenagers will be reduced to the same level as ACBL's; entry fees for nonagenarians will be kept at the same level as for all those younger.
[04]-Will actively search for our own storage facility, present location will be vacated before November Sectional.
[05]-Charity Committee formed. Events already selected ... 
    [a]- Our traditional Birthday Party Swiss Team event now permanently designated as a Charity Function; will be  held in March 2006, date to follow.
    [b]-Our Unit will participate in the Entire Gulf Coast STaC event of December 12-18; Charity Tournament(s) organized for Katrina victims' Relief.
[06]-Annual Awards Dinner and Swiss Team Tournament will be held at the new Elk's Building (3900 N.Lockwood Ridge Rd.), on June 26, 2006, Saturday. Harry Falk has been invited to direct.
[07]-Bracketed Swiss Team format approval for Sectionals, by previous Board Resolution, revoked. (... no two-trick penalty, though)
[08]-Board Members were assigned to supervise the Sunshine Bridge News editing and the Unit-vs.-Clubs coordination.
[09]-The advisory, that the Swiss Team events at next year Regional will use the averaging formula for stratification was found omitted, inadvertently, from the Flyer. Decided not to discard flyers already printed, but correct for next printing. 
[10]-24 additional tables and several sets of bidding boxes successfully purchased at an attractive cost.

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August 3, 2005:
[01]-Resolved, that Tournament publicity material for the Unit must be approved by either the Chair of the event or the President.
[02]-Starting time of second sessions of sectional events changed back to 3:00PM, voiding previous BOD resolution.
[04]-2006 Regional starting times of 10:00AM, 3:00PM and 8:00PM formally approved, rejecting complaints received from various members of the Unit.
[05]-Appointed Carol Hamilton as the 9th member of the Board, pursuant to the amended By-Laws of the Unit.
[06]-Bracketed Swiss Team format approved for Sectionals, implementation at the sole discretion of the Tournament Chair.
[07]-Bridge World Magazine's offer of sponsoring our tournaments (giving free subscriptions as prizes, in exchange for our publicizing the Magazine) accepted, Bette C. wishing to coordinate same.
[08]-Objections by Arnie Malasky (not present but voiced) to previously approved By-Laws amendments reviewed:
   (1) -The words previously approved as "full time" to have been hyphenated as "full-time" ... suggestion accepted;
   (2) - Article III, Section 3, re: added fees, was to be researched by C.Pascoe ... no report back (not present), thus issue tabled;
   (3) - Provisions in Article V. Section 2, {d} & {g} of  "... 2/3rds of those present and voting ..." reconfirmed.
[10]-January 2006 Sectional at Sahib Temple: S.Lewis and R.Howard volunteered as Co-Chairs.
[11]-Quid-pro-quo advert exchange with MidAtlanticBC (Gatlinburg and others too) approved, Bette C. volunteered to coordinate with their Bob Heller.

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May 11, 2005:
[01]-Year 2006 Norman Kay Award (ACBL Goodwill member) appointee of Unit 102: Arnie Malasky.
[02]-Our next Regional after year 2006 is set for February 18-24th, 2008, in the Manatee Convention Center (as the 2006 one) and will ask ACBL for the same week in 2010 [We get a Regional only every other year].
[03]-Unit checking account to have two-signature computer-generated checks (authorized "signers": President, Past President, Secretary, Treasurer); there will be no pre-signing and the account will be re-balanced every month.
[04]-Unit Tax Return will be prepared and processed by Michael Gilbert, on a volunteer basis, i.e.: no fee to him.
[05]-Hand Sanitizer Bottles approved as prizes, 100 units purchased, will have Unit102 Logo and "Winner in Sarasota" label.
[06]-Susan Goodman possible candidate for Tournament Prize Chair, both selection and awarding (i.e.: handing out); both at next three Sectionals and 2006 Regional.
[07]-ByLaws amendment proposed, to be added to the previous ones already approved:
(a)-"Board Member" has to be a permanent resident of the Unit102 area; motion carried;
(b)-Written ballots with less votes, than number of Director positions "open" to be deemed invalid; motion defeated.
[08]-Committee formed evaluate unit policy goals - Bette, Arnie, Sandy L. & Mike.
[09]-Vendors at our tournaments must produce insurance policy, before allowed to "vend".

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April 06, 2005:
[01]-Report of March 17-20 Sectional with 456.5 tables, 109 One-NinetyNiner tables and 75 Swiss Team tables was the second largest after January 2005. The Sahib Shrine Center (the Site) staff was excellent, the food service outstanding. Special "thanks" were given to Sandy Gagnon for her excellent "after action" reports on previous sectionals.
[02]-Board reconfirmed previous resolution, that Proxy Voting is limited to election of Officers, exclusively.
[03]-Regional 2006:
{a}-Signed contract was received for the Manatee Convention Center.
{b}- Schedule will be well-nigh identical to the 2004 one, except, that evening events will be 3 Regular Swiss and 2 Board-A-Match Teams and one midnight game. "Flyer" was finalized and approved, to be taken first to the MABC Regional in Gatlinburg.
{c}-1/16th page-size "teaser" ad. will be placed in the ACBL Bulletin, beginning with August for 4 months, 1/4 page afterwards. One 1/2 page ad. will be placed in the Summer Nationals Bulletin in Atlanta.
[04]-Sectional Tournament Policies:
{a}-Vendor fees: Vendors subject to approval by Tournamnt Chair, no fee for bridge-related business (such as books), all other $ 50.00 fee.
{b}-Sunday Swiss Team entry $88.00 ($1.00 per person per session for lunch); future flyers will read "Lunch Included".
{C}-November Sectional to be Handicapped, using ACBL formula.
{d}-Starting times henceforward, beginning with the November Sectional will be 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM for all Friday and Saturday events.
[05]-Appeals Committee will have a set roster, 10 members, with Jane Wicentowski as President. Roster will be displayed and Committee members can be drawn only from those listed there.
[06]-ByLaws Amendment Committee presented nine items for consideration, all were approved. In compliance with the 30 days rule of the ByLaws, their text will be published in SBN (Sunshine Bridge News, District 9's "Bulletin") and voted on at a Unit102 Special Membership Meeting, time and place to be announced here (WebSite) and SBN too. Text can be found here on the ByLaws page. (Click here to go there)

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February 24, 2005:
[01]-Election of Officers - President: Michael Bela Kassay; Vice-President: Jack Hawes; Secretary: Sandy Lewis; Treasurer: Ruth Howard.
[02]-Year 2006 Regional site contract signed, Manatee Convention Center, outstanding Facility, superior to last years' Site. Due to Manatee laying outside Unit 102 area, 25% of our Regional's net income will have to be paid to Unit 128 for their permission.
[03]-Cost effectiveness studies indicate, that purchasing own supplies more economical, than from ACBL, thus past practice will be followed.
[04]March Sectional will have food service by the Sahib Shrine people. Unit 102 will award three "door prizes" during each session/event.
[05]-Annual Awards Dinner to have a Swiss Teams Unit Chamionship, will be held on a Saturday in June.
[06]-November Sectional lost site under contract (owners used "escape-clause" in contract to accommodate a special event of theirs), site will be Chelsea Center.
[07]-January Sectional site problems made it necessary to switch dates with Clearwater, thus will be held now January 19-22.
[08]-ByLaws Amendment Committee formed for detailed review, with report and recommendations for approval at next morning; except ...
[09]-"Enlarge the Board Amendment" to be voted on at Membership Meeting of next Unit 102 event.
[10]-Call for volunteers to "man/woman" prize-desk; Unit102 prizes to be reviewed by committee for quality.
[11]-Board Meeting site will be changed from K. of C., to be announced.
[12]-Highlights of Board Meetings to be posted on the WebSite, continuously, with obsolete/excess discarded, as deemed fit.