Minutes of Meetings

MANITOBA CONTRACT BRIDGE LEAGUE
MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Present: Unit 181 Board Members: Shirley Galler, Barry Wolk, John Hindle, Ray Hornby, Marsha Kimelman, Marielle Brentnall, Doug Fisher, Deloris Ankrom, Dave West, Marlene Pontifex
Absent: Gerri Hewitt, Bob Kuz
Also attending Carolyn Douglas, Sekhar

President John Hindle chaired the meeting. Called to order 4.30 PM Quorum declared

Minutes of Meeting January 29, 2019 approved as circulated. Moved by Marlene Pontifex, Seconded by Marsha Kimelman Carried.

2. Business arising out of the minutes
Hearing Aids: No further information,
Blue Book 2018 Version was very popular none left. Marsha will reorder 200 more.

3.Special Events
Spring Sectional will be held April 25-28 2019. Check list still required to assist committee. Sub committee to be set up to promote. A telephone blitz will be held to encourage attendance and to assist if partnership etc is required. Mass email will be sent.
Calendar of special club games which include NAP qualifying. All ACBL Special events, World Wide Pairs etc is being prepared by Carolyn Douglas and will be published on the web site.

4. Membership Committee to meet March 1, 2019. John will forward items that the board would like implemented. Contact Soul Sanctuary to include in conjunction with their summer camp a bridge session.
Keep in contact with the listing of those who participated in the Learn how to Play Bridge to encourage attendance at games and or lessons and supervised play, mentoring etc.

5.. Treasurer’s Report
Ray stated that all is under control

6. Club Owners
No concerns.

7.Long Term Planning
Dave stated he had been in contact with City of Winnipeg re South Wpg Rec Complex. Still in planning stage but we want to ensure MCBL is on their list.
Progressing on the fund raising required to have our own site. Announcements at next sectional and AGM will be made to update all members.

8. Annual Meeting will be held in May. Nominating committee will be co-chaired by Doug Fisher and Shirley Galler. There are presently 4 vacancies.

9. Presidents Report and Correspondence
Advised hours of operation at Soul Sanctuary on Stat holidays Facility will be available 10.30 AM to 4.30PM Closed Christmas Day No admittance before or after these hours.

10 In camera session held

11. Next meeting Tuesday March 26, 2019 4.30 PM Soul Sanctuary Meeting adjourned 7.05 PM

Shirley Galler
Secretary

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