All members were present, including Lynn and David by Zoom, a quorum achieved. Bordello Club Manager, Dan and Consiglieri Ian, had scheduling conflicts and could not attend.Treasurer Mary Seggerman provided a detailed list of receipts, expenditures and a summary of funds. Our Unit continues to break even as Mary had reported at the previous board meeting.
A weekly Thursday TBS bridge game will be initiated commencing 5 December 2024. One Thursday, each month, will involve a mentor paired with a less experienced player format. Ian Irving volunteered to be the match maker. Other game options that promote bridge learning and/or increase participation are under review, such as:
1. Bring and introduce a friend to SMA Bridge and receive incentive(s)
2. Select one hand just played for post session review/analysis
3. Bridge clinics, lessons similar to Alan Green, Ian Irving’s of last year
Effective immediately, wine and beer will be available at all TBS games at a price of 20 pesos per beverage.
Lynn Chambers, Hospitality Chair, provided an update on the sophisticated air filtration system she has acquired for free. This is a stand alone “HEPA” unit of compact size and includes extra filters. Delivery via La Conexion is en route with a SMA ETA of later this week.
VP Helen volunteered to provide wall art work in TBS for consideration as potential enhancements to the interior esthetics.
The previous week’s STaC games went smoothly, though participation was not robust. Glen is looking into other future specialized games at minimal costs, as potential options.
Membership Chair, David McDougall, just attended a District 16 Zoom meeting, regarding improving Membership. He shared with the board the ideas presented at that meeting.
Glen has volunteered to look into how we can be more effective at informing SMA Bridge Players via email.
It is requested that Dan, at his convenience, see how the TBS computer set up could be streamlined as efficiently as the Bordello’s computer set up is.
The end of month members get together will be combined with the Day of the Dead annual party on Wednesday, 30 October after bridge play at TBS. It will be catered by La Frontera. Players and their significant other are invited to attend. Lynn, as usual, to provide a decorated altar like set up adorned with photos of previous players who are no longer with us.+
Next Unit 254 board meeting is 11:30 am, Monday, November 18 at TBS. Glen will be away and requires a Zoom option.