The meeting was called to order by the Vice-President, Marvin Sossin, at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 22nd, 2007. Present were:
| Marvin Sossin - Vice-President | Ian McLennan - Treasurer |
| Maria Antonieta Mellado Fresard - Secretary | Patricia Miranda - Vocal No. 2 |
| Lee Riggs - Vocal No. 3 |
The minutes of the last meeting were read by the Secretary. The Vice-President moved that the minutes be accepted as is. Pat Miranda seconded and the minutes were approved unanimously.
The Treasurer presented his report and advised that the ARNB currently had ¢2,194,000 including paid 2007 annual dues for 53 members. The Treasurer undertook to determine the signing officers on the ARNB bank accounts. The report was approved unanimously.
A letter sent from Hanks to the President was presented by the Vice-President as the President was unable to attend. The letter expressed concern over paying the annual dues and the value of an ARNB membership. The letter of the President in reply was also read indicating the desire of the ARNB to improve the services offered, including the posssibility of holding a board meeting in Quepos followed by participation in the regular Quepos game.
A personal letter from Bruce Zuckerman to John Goold was tendered by the Vice-President. The letter expressed concern over the WBF Worldwide Bridge Contest and its connection with the ARNB rather than John Macgregor. It was agreed that the President should reply in writing to Bruce explaining that his concerns were addressed last year when the event was operated as an ARNB event with revenue being received by the ARNB.
The Secretary indicated there was no further correspondence.
Lee Riggs suggested the best date for the annual membership game would be the day of the Annual Meeting. Pat Miranda moved that the National Teams event be held Saturday, 24th March, 2007. The motion was seconded by Ian McLennan and approved unanimously.
Marvin Sossin suggested that all members be notified by e-mail of the event, followed by a telephone call follow-up. Marvin Sossin suggested a monthly schedule of events be sent to each member to keep them advised. The Vice-President noted that the committee for co-ordinating eventa was moving very slowly.
It was moved by Pat Miranda and seconded by Lee Riggs that 3 trophies be purchased for a total cost of $75.00. Lee Riggs suggested that car pooling be encouraged and a notice of the event be posted at the TST club.
Pat Miranda was charged with determining membershp interest in participating and to determine viable flight schedules. Lee Riggs agreed to look into finding a coach for the teams.
Discussion of the Ethics and Alerting committees was postponed until the next meeting when the President could participate.
Ian Mclennan agreed to approach John MacGregor about providing a Directors’ course to be paid for by the ARNB.
The motion of Marvin Sossin to adjourn the meeting was seconded by Pat Miranda and approved unanimously. The meeting ended at 11:35 a.m. The next meeting is to be held 22nd March, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
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