Cincinnati Bridge Association Board of Trustees(Directors)
Minutes of regular Meeting July 10, 2012
Board president S.J. Stephani called the meeting to order at
5:30p.m. Present were Patrick Hoffman, potter Orr, Mike Purcell, barb Levinson,
Susan wisner, Gerry Mirus, and Sonya Wilson. Absent were Gayle Kearney and Ron
Manne.
June Minutes were
reviewed and approved.
Board welcomed Sonya Wilson as liaison between our board and
the board of Deschapelle.
A discussion was held regarding the starting time for our
meetings. It was agreed that until the end of this year it would be changed
till 5:00p.m. This is effective with the August meeting.
three priority reviews status was unchanged for all three at
this time.
A.j. reported on the parking problems with the one tenant being
resolved. The thermostat was replaced
and all were reprogrammed. He had also approved The Hyde Park clubs change in
the date of their game.
Potter reported on the chair replacement program. We are getting 4 more new chairs 3 standard
and 1 on casters.
Gayle had reported that our librarian had resigned. It was
decided to send out a mass email to members to see if anyone is interested. It
was discussed about having a “Take A Book” donation sale in September/October
time frame.
youth fees were discussed as they pertain to non CBA owned
games. Sanction Holders were going to be contacted as to determine an equitable
and uniform way to handle.
Mike Purcell presented the Education Committee’s proposal
for the “Bridge In A Day” class. after some discussion the following was the
final proposal:
Proposal: CBA
“Learn Bridge in a Day?”
The Education
Committee recommends the CBA host “Learn Bridge In a Day?” Saturday September
8, 2012
at the CBC. The sanction holder for Saturday (Kay
Mulford) concurs and teachers are committed to the event. The Committee
requests a budget of $2276 to $3316 as detailed below.
Rationale – The
Education Committee wants to create a steady drumbeat of new players at the
CBA. While the CBA supports lessons,
conversion to club membership is weak.
LBIAD will attract more people with an interest in bridge to become new
duplicate players, and eventually CBA members.
Pioneered by Patti Tucker in Atlanta, Georgia LBIAD can be used with any
demographic, and is designed for those with no experience, those who have
played in the past, and those who have played party or social bridge. LBIAD is a 5-hour commitment by the
individual to try something new.
“Learn
Bridge in a Day?” has been used in several states with tangible success: Northern Kentucky Bridge Center, Lexington,
Russell Springs(Kentucky), Atlanta, Georgia and others. 20% to 60% of the participants have continued
with lessons or play at the bridge centers.
Goal - Attract 50 to 100 people interested
in learning bridge into our welcoming bridge community. If successful, the
Education Committee intends to offer this event 2-3 times per year.
Objectives:
1.
Conduct a “Learn Bridge in a Day” seminar Saturday September 8, 2012 at the CBA
that:
ü Introduces the basics of bridge to new players and
refreshes concepts for those who have not played recently
ü Encourages play in the CBA 0-30 Game and participation
in current classes that meet individual needs
ü Provides quality instruction with practical and clear
exercises that reinforce the topic(s)
ü Provides a free lunch and refreshments for
participants and volunteers
ü Identifies CBA volunteers who create a welcoming
atmosphere for 1st time players.
2. Learn what makes LBIAD successful in
Cincinnati
Program Resources and Budget
CBC
resources are needed (including a working
sound system and wireless microphone).
Item |
Budget |
|
(Class
Size) |
(50) |
(100) |
Pre-Registration/Registration:
Phone, e-mail & CBA website. |
Free |
Free |
Reimburse Sanction Holder
for 9/8/2012 |
$150 |
$150 |
Advertising
– Community Newspapers |
$1576 |
$1576 |
Advertising
Flyers: CBA volunteers, word of mouth churches, employers, community groups
and other Unit 124 games. |
$150 |
$150 |
Printed
Materials: Pamphlets, Teachers/Classes
Lists, Handouts, Free Play Coupons, Registration Cards, etc. |
$ 220 |
$400 |
Lunch for
participants and volunteers |
$500 |
$1000 |
Miscellaneous |
$150 |
$300 |
Free Plays
- Attendees at 0-30 Saturday Afternoon
Game |
Free |
Free |
Free Plays
- Volunteers to Tuesday Evening (CBA
Sanction) Game |
$140 |
$210 |
Free Plays
- members get 2 free plays to Tuesday Evening (CBA Sanction) Game for every
new pair recruited to the LBID seminar |
$140 |
$280 |
GRAND
TOTAL |
$3026 |
$4066 |
Net (ACBL Cooperative Advertising Program Rebate) |
$2276 |
$3316 |
Evaluation -
Participants provide objective
feedback on their experience. The evaluation form will include items to
measure the effectiveness of the teacher(s), the exercises, the process of the seminar
and other items pertinent to completing another successful seminar. The Education
Committee will report results and recommended next steps to the CBA Board,
including follow-up with teachers and non-returning participants.
Submitted Respectfully: The CBA Education Committee
the motion to accept this
proposal was made by Mike Purcell and Seconded by Susan wisner and passed unanimously.
A.J. reported that
everything is set for the October sectional and finalizing December STAC
schedule.
there was a zero tolerance
incident at a sanction holder’s game. Potter was going to discuss the possible
penalty for the involved party.
Gerry Mirus and Sonya Wilson
did volunteer to work on a welcoming packet for new members.
meeting adjourned at
6:50p.m.
minutes submitted by secretary
Patrick Hoffman