DISTRICT 13

AMERICAN CONTRACT BRIDGE LEAGUE

Units 123, 149, and 222   http://acbl-district13.org

 

 

Tobey Belmont, President

2430 West Good Hope Road

Glendale, WI 53209

(414) 351-3005

Stan Subeck, Vice-President

2625 Corinth Road

Olympia Fields, IL 60461

(708) 481-6819

Ellen Wiebe, Treasurer

284 Cane Garden

Aurora, IL 60504-2060

(630) 585-5450

Denise Hoffman, Secretary

601 State Highway M553

Marquette, MI  49855

(906) 226-3108

                                                                                                 

                                                                                                               

Minutes of  October 27, 2007

 

Present:

 

Tobey Belmont, Stan Subeck, Ron Johnston, Peter Wilke, Mary Jane Fero, Stan Fuhrmann for Glenna Shannahan, Michael Selchert, Denise Hoffman, Ellen Wiebe, Lavern Wiebe, Angie Clark, John Goldstein, Carl Sharp, Jeff Miller,  Suzi Subeck, Marilyn Charlson, Sandy O’Brien, Rick Mueller, Tom Sucher, Tim Luker, and Tom Dressing.

 

Tobey Belmont called the meeting to order.  She welcomed Angie Clark as the new 1st Alternate.

 

A correction was made to the minutes by Ellen Wiebe.  Under Tournament Scheduling on page 2 the price for STaC games is noted as $1.50 per table.  It should have read $1.50 per player. 

 

Stan Subeck moved to accept minutes as amended.  Ellen Wiebe seconded.  Accepted.

 

 

TREASURER’S REPORT

 

 

Ellen Wiebe presented the Treasurers Report.  She noted the April regional brought in almost $13,000.  The GNT was profitable and for the first time so was the NAP.  The district STaC in May added around $700.  Letters have been sent to club managers reminding them of the upcoming STaCs in November.  Sandy O’Brien moved to accept the Treasurer’s report.  Seconded by Stan Subeck.  Accepted.

 

PRESIDENTS REPORT

 

Tobey asked the units to copy Peter Wilke when holding unit games. 

 

John Goldstein reported for the CCBA that the slate of new officers is being prepared.  The unit was pleased with the regional attendance so far. 

 

Denise Hoffman reported for WUMBA that their regional held in Harris, MI for the first time was successful.  Attendance was up 25% with I/N tables up over 400%.  The WUMBA board has approved holding the tournament at the same site in 2009.  Hoffman has established a committee to develop a Tournament Model.  Results will be shared with the district. 

 

Sandy O’Brien reported for GMBA that their board is discussing their regional now held at Lake Geneva at Christmastime. 

 

DIRECTOR IN CHARGE

 

Ron Johnston reported tournament attendance slightly above 2006.  Pair games were down some, but team games were up.  The BAM events were changed to Swiss to raise attendance.

 

 

 

District 13 Minutes

October 27, 2007

page -2-

 

 

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULING

 

Peter reported the tournament calendar is now 15 pages long.  The NAP is scheduled for 2008/2009 at the same site.  Having the district STaCs the week of Mother’s Day in May and early November seems to be a good schedule. 

 

GNT

 

Jeff Miller presented the tentative conditions of contest.  He announced the GNTs will be moving to the Holiday Inn Express – Palatine.  The time has been changed to noon on Saturday.  He noted that the toughest flight to organize is Flight B.  Due to its size it is difficult to find a fair movement that results in proper elimination.  He has consulted with Richard Mueller to divide the Flight into 2 groups.  Lavern Wiebe moved to approve the conditions of contest.  Angie Clark seconded.  Approved.  A final copy will be forwarded to members.

 

NAP

 

Tom Sucher noted the move to the Thompson Center in Milwaukee was a success.  Attendance was up and the hospitality received raves.  Support from WUMBA, however, was poor.  President Hoffman agreed and was already taking steps to attempt to correct it in the future. 

 

WEBSITE GURU

 

Stan Fuhrmann explained the ACBL tournament schedule on their website is both unofficial and slow to change.  There seems to be little interest in the web version of the I/N newsletter.  He urged everyone to contribute content for the website. 

 

 

I/N NEWSLETTER

 

The feedback from teachers receiving the I/N newsletter is good.  Marilyn Charlson noted that units can include a post card of events or discounts to tournaments in the I/N for no additional charge. 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Tobey Belmont outlined the ACBL and current D13 policy concerning the allocation of regionals – 2 for CCBA, 1 for D13 and 1 for GMBA and WUMBA on alternating years.  GMBA and WUMBA members have found the alternating years difficult to plan for.  Tobey has set up 3 committees to look into the options available to reallocate the regionals.  The Exploratory Committee consists of Marilyn Charlson, Angie Clark and Denise Hoffman.  Suzie Subeck volunteered to serve as well.  A Financial Committee, consisting of Ellen Wiebe, Sandy O’Brien, Stan Subeck and Tom Dressing, will look at the fiscal ramifications.  John Goldstein will be responsible for recommending any necessary changes to the by-laws.  Members are urged to provide the committees with any feedback.  The committees are to report by the April 2008 meeting.

 

Stan Subeck moved to authorize Marilyn Charlson to reserve the Lake Geneva site for the district regional to 2013. 
Seconded by Mike Selchert.  Tom Dressing wished to amend the motion to authorize Marilyn to negotiate as far out as she is able.  Stan agreed to the amendment.  Motion carried.

 

Mike Selchert made a motion to adjourn.  Seconded by Tim Luker.

 

 

Submitted,

 

 

Denise Hoffman, Secretary