RABA BOARD MEETING – June 6, 2006

PRESENT: L. Ackerman, L. Allen, A. Booke, J. Bridges, D. Folwell, M. Griffin, W. Marsland, L. Meacham, L. Sanders, and M. Spence.

ABSENT: G. Ride

The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m., Jim Bridges presiding. The meeting was held at the site of the Geneseo

The minutes of the March 22, 2006 meeting were approved as distributed.

Copies of the Treasurer’s Report were not available; they will be distributed by e-mail. Warren Marsland reported that finances are in order and that the books have been audited by Norm Gath. A report will be forthcoming. No problems were found.

Committee Reports: Margie Spence reported that mugs, to be given to winners of RABA events, have been ordered.

Several members reported that different sites have been reviewed for potential use for RABA Sectional tournaments. The Perinton and Greece Recreation Centers would be prohibitively expensive. Camp Hacamo is too small and lacks parking. The Schnacky Center in Mendon, the Redmans Club, and the Veramark Building in Pittsford are still to be checked out. Warren suggested that we commit to the Lakeville location and not keep hopping around. The Board agreed, at least for 2006.

A motion to hold the Fall Sectional at Lakeville October 13 – 15 was made, seconded, and passed. The starting times were set as follows:

· Friday 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

· Saturday 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. as “Choice Pairs”.

· Sunday 11:00 a.m. play through with a short meal break.

Alex Booke agreed to serve as chair with Warren and others offering to help as needed.

The Green Lantern has been reserved for Fall 2006 and all 2007 events.

The Nominating Committee (including Warren Marsland, Gerry Ride, Liz Meacham and Lew Allen) was reminded that nominees are needed by August 1 so that information can be published in the next newsletter. All Board members are asked to talk with players about the possibility of serving and to give names of potential nominees to committee members. The desire is to have six candidates for four positions. Ackerman, Allen, Bradley and Spence are the directors whose terms expire in 2006. Bradley had resigned earlier and was not replaced.

The Men’s and Women’s Pairs Championships has traditionally been held at a club game. This year it will be held July 11 at the Geneseo Bridge Club.

The Unit 112 Newsletter published the wrong site for the Summer Sectional August 5 and 6. It will be in Geneseo at the Interfaith Center at SUNY Geneseo. Flyers have been prepared and will be circulated to area clubs. Dick Folwell, the tournament chair, is looking for ideas on how to publicize the event. It is included among tournaments listed on the RABA web site.

The telephone directory that is published every two years is due this fall. Bruce Toder has compiled the directory in the past but has declined to do so this year. We need a volunteer. Jim Bridges agreed to talk with Bruce to learn what is involved.

Old Business: Jim Bridges has requested information on Duplimate from two sources by e-mail. There has been no response. Warren volunteered to have the machine reside at his home and to coordinate the duplicating of boards and have directors pick up boards before games. The Geneseo club has agreed to buy two sets of boards. Lots of questions were raised about how the equipment would be used.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:10 p.m. so that Board members could indulge in a delightful repast prepared by Dick Folwell.

Respectfully submitted,

Lew Allen, Secretary