Meeting called to order by President Heather Seacrist at 7:00 p.m.
Board members present: Heather Seacrist, Mario Giorgianni, Grace Netro, Gary Pelton, Lou Audino. Club members: Jerry Patrignani
Minutes from the December 5, 2009 meeting were not available for review.
Reports:
A. Treasurer’s report: Konrad Beck not present.
B. Membership: Mario reported those members who have not paid dues for 2010. Some joined after October 2009 with the understanding that the fees they paid would cover dues for 2010; an additional fee of $10 (to cover and increase in PIMD dues)was added later.
Discussion ensued that some of those who joined late in the year, but before October, were also told that fees paid would cover dues for 2010. Lou made a motion that these members be exempt from any additional membership dues for 2010. Motion was seconded by Gary and approved by the Board. Action: Carlos Uht, Beverly Audette, Ed Smith, and Sally Meyer are considered dues paid in full for 2010. Any questions regarding membership fees need to be brought up to the Board at the time of member’s approval.
C. Greens: No report. Jerry Patrignani reminded the board that David Salazar is caring for the greens.
D. Website: The official website for the SJLBC is sjlbc.org; Mike Coiner is our webmaster. Mario will E-mail members regarding our website.
E. Survey Results: Mario discussed the survey results. 45 members responded. A list of survey comments was also provided to board members. Results will be posted in the clubhouse as well as on our website.
F. Publicity: Heather will contact senior centers and will update club information for city publications.
G. Insurance: Heather inquired about getting a hard copy of the insurance policy. Lou thought Konrad would have it. Heather will contact Konrad to locate and review the club insurance policy.
New Business:
A. Committees: Committee chairpersons need to be appointed by the president. The committees are named in the Club By-Laws. Lou will send Heather a previous list of committee chairpersons. Heather noted the number of positions and some changes might need to be made. The Club By-Laws would need to be addressed.
B. Refreshments: Heather inquired about the need for the club to provide refreshments for the winter league event. It was decided to only coffee, etc. and donuts.
C. Filing cabinets: Heather offered to provide the club with a 4 drawer filing cabinet. Once obtained volunteers will be solicited to organize and file club papers and documents.
D. Umpire training: Heather will contact E.B. Parkell (San Francisco) to set up an umpire information session. She would be willing to come to our club to explain the umpire training process: preparation, testing, field training and umpire requirements. We could extend the invitation to other clubs once a date is set.
E. Use of small bowls: The use of indoor small bowls is not sanctioned by the PIMD. Discussion was held on their use in club tournaments. Lou made the motion that we follow the PIMD guidelines for club tournaments. Motion was seconded by Gary and approved by the Board. Action: the use of indoor small bowls is not allowed in club and PIMD tournaments. Mention was made that they will be allowed for non tournament club draw games.
F. By-Laws: Considerable discussion was given to club by-laws and a need to review and update them. The Board will meet to review the Constitution, By-Laws and Standing Rules of the SJLBC. Any revisions will be submitted to the membership for final approval.
G. Increasing membership: Jerry spoke to the Board on several ideas that he has for increasing membership to our Club. He made several sound points concerning reduced fees for new memberships in the first year, family memberships with sliding fee schedule, and extended length of time before granting membership. Increasing membership is paramount to our Club. We will continue to discuss and explore all suggestions made by our members.
A motion to adjourn was made by Lou and seconded by Mario. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:48 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Grace Netro
Secretary
