1. The paid members count is 407 up from 394 last month.

2. There were 640 tables in November. 614 tables was the top number in any previous November.

3. Susan Seckinger did a draft memo listing points to be considered when a club member requests a particular directional seating, i.e., north/south or east/west. The considerations are a) physical need b) balancing the game c) player preference. A member’s preference must be requested one half hour before game time.

4. Jean Coppa will be in charge of the Para-player program. She will be asked to post the monthly Para - player calendars in advance to help members see when they can sign up to cover.

Marylin reported on the planning by the Committee for HBC Day at the Boston Nationals in November, 2008.The following are in discussion;
      a. A game named for a person has a cost. A game called HBC would not have a cost.
      b. Need lap tops for audio visuals about HBC on HBC Day.
      c. Is there a need for a bus from Hartford to Boston?
      d. There is a need for more volunteers.
      e. There is a need to generate more interest and participation on the part of club
           members.    
      f.  There is also a need to generate money for expenses. Ideas for the latter included:
                Special games in which table fees would go for HBC Day expenses
                Bridge bucks as raffle or giveaway.
               Joy Bacci would like to see something done for 299ers.

1. Nancy Krech will begin to send e-mails to club members informing them of illness of other members.