Hartford Bridge Club
Present: Bill Watson-President, Tom Gerchman, Reg Harvey, Bev Saunders, Gene Coppa, Mike Dworetsky, Susan Pflederer, Larry Wallowitz, Jeanne Striefler, and Donna Feir-Club Manager.
The Secretary presented the minutes, technical corrections were made, and they were accepted as read.
The Treasurer gave his report with a net gain for the month of October of $1,101.20. Reg reported that the change over in coffee makers has saved the HBC roughly $30 a month. Nancy Krech reported to Reg and Donna that she saved the HBC $71.29 in rebates from shopping at BJ’s.
The Club Manager reported that the table count for October was down 30 tables compared to October 2009. To this date we have 401 members including nine new players. This is an optimistic number with as we have yet to begin our annual membership drive. Donna reported that the ACBL puts out a list of the 50 clubs in North America with the highest table count for the previous year. Our Club was rated number 26th in the nation and first in New England. She also reported a website, www.patch.com, is now up and running in Connecticut. Look at Arts and Entertainment under West Hartford on the website to find an article about HBC. She also reported that the Thursday afternoon novice game has 12-15 tables on a regular basis.
It was decided to remove the Long Range Growth and Expansion Targets Committee and the Investment Committee from the regular monthly agenda until updated information is needed
Larry Wallowitz gave the Publicity Committee report. The Committee is comprised of Larry, C.J. Joseph, Claudia Hurley and Sandy Zieky. Thirty-five radio ads will run between November 8th and January 30th on WDRC-FM, WSNG-AM, WDRC-AM, WMMW-AM, and WWCO-AM, costing $2,400 with an ACBL rebate of $750. Ten ads will run in the Hartford Courant on Thursdays and Saturdays for five weeks costing $1,000 with an ACBL rebate of $750. The Kibitzer has an article on the HBC and West Hartford Community Television is running an advertisement at no cost. C.J. is looking into advertising on local college campuses.
Larry Wallowitz gave the Mentoring Committee report. They are working on a methodology to match experienced players with novices and to set guidelines for all participants to follow. He spoke of the importance of having a program that will be to the advantage of all involved. Committee members are Donna Feir, Larry Wallowitz, Adish Jain, Claudia Hurley and Gene Coppa. (Gene volunteered to replace Bill Watson).
Donna Feir announced that Larry Wallowitz will be taking on the directorship of the Friday afternoon 0-50 game. Marcia Futterman will replace Larry as the Wednesday night permanent director. To date the Friday p.m. game has averaged 6.5 tables.
The Board responded to a complaint regarding
the cell phone policy. No
The Board responded to a member complaint. Bill will forward a letter addressing the Board’s decision.
Susan Pflederer volunteered to work on the Life Master Plaques to bring all levels up-to-date. All Club members will be notified to ensure that each level will be inclusive. Bill said that Lesley Meyers had previously offered to assist.
A request on making the men and women bathroom stalls more handicap friendly was discussed. Bill stated that, at present, the stalls are compliant with current laws but it was agreed that the Board would see if more could be done. Reg Harvey will look into the matter.
Igor Borcea presented the Board with his research on “results transmitters.” The two options are: Bridge Mate with a cost of $3,855 and Bridge Sorter with a cost of $3,420. This allows for 25 units and the necessary computer software. Each have pluses and minuses but Igor believes the Bridge Mate is the better choice. Bill said we are only in the initial exploration stage for purchasing and that a demonstration of the model(s) would be necessary before further consideration would be given.
Dates for future meetings were decided: December 16th, January 20th, February 24th, March 17th and April 21st. The meeting time will remain at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne Striefler, Secretary
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