Financials:

     September saw a profit of $1,040 pesos 

     October revenue was up by $800 pesos, expenses are pending.

NGO status is on the back burner.  As an alternative,  Natalia and Sandy are in pursuit of establishing a joint bank account for Unit 254 funds.

The Day of the Dead lessons learned:

     Better preperation is needed for trash collection/clean up.

     Next year ask members to bring appetizer snacks only, no wine

     Repeated advertising is needed, not just one announcement at each club

     Advise members that heavy Holliday traffic may impede a timely arrival

David`s research revealed that ACBL has 68 members for Unit 254.  David will next purge past game results to ID players not affiliated with Unit 254 and report findings at next board meeting.

Bridge lessons for beginners will be offered by David.  Layne will offer Bridge lessons for non-beginners.   Details are being worked out.

2026 SMA Sectional 12-14 February 2026

     Louie to forward last year’s flyer to Glen, Tourney Director 

     Glen to review/revise flyer and pass onto Mary, Tourney Coordinator 

     Mary to request ACBL Sanction

     Mary to coordinate revenue share with Bordello Club & venue owner

     Valentines theme party is planned for Friday Bordello club play

2026 Regional 17-22 March 2026

     Host, Unit 173 ( Mexico City) has yet to respond to enquiries.  Sandy has  volunteered to approach Hotel Real de Minas to determine if it has been reserved as the Regional’s venue.

Snacks will continue to be provided as Maria Cookies and peppermints.  Lynn, Hospital Chr, will oversee availability, Glenn assists with resupply.  Directors should announce that members are encouraged to offer snacks and will be recognized accordingly for doing so.

Due to Holliday conflicts, key personnel absences, November and December will not have a month end member’s get together.

Next Unit 254 board meeting is 11:30, Wednesday, 3 December at TBS.