Our thanks to Board President Steve Gaynor and our other members
who are keeping up to date with all needed to have excellent bridge in our community!
Subject: Minutes of Unit 178 Board Meeting, May 19, 2021
Date: June 23, 2021
To: Steve Gaynor
The Zoom meeting was called to order by Board President Steve Gaynor
Board Members Present: Vicky Smith, Cass Weil, Jackson Wahl, Sue Sanger, John Schlundt and Richard Cottle
Guests: Teri Blu, Bonnie Sipkins and Tony Ames
Meeting called to order by Steve Gaynor
Minutes of March 24: Approved
Financial Report: Approved. Steve will meet with Vicky to update document signers.
Chairs etc: Our chairs etc. must be removed from St. Paul by June 1 so they can set up for face- to- face bridge. Arrangements will be made. Sue Sanger has room for some small items. A van will be needed.
Where can our Unit play? 4—5000 square feet is needed; must be accessible (no steps), ventilated, handicap bathroom for men and women. Edina? After discussion it was determined Edina would not work. Other community centers, churches, commercial spaces will be investigated.
Financial Goals: 130 tables per week, $3000-4000 rent per month, cleaning and directors.
Task Force: Bonnie and Sue will head up a Task Force to look for space. Sue will check out Beth El and Women’s Club of Minnesota. Bonnie will check on Temple Israel. Bonnie will ask Jennie Peterson if she is interested in managing. St. Louis Park CC and Eden Prairie CC have been ruled out. HarMar? Richfield Lutheran?
Email all: Sue will email all Unit members for suggestions on a place to play. Steve will obtain a complete list from the ACBL.
Teri: “A place to play is the highest priority.”
Tournament: New Brighton will hold an IN and Open Regional tournament om October 21, 22, 23, 2021.
Next Meeting: June 30
Meeting Adjourned
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