Bridge Club of Springfield
Board Meeting Minutes – December 9, 2007

The meeting was called to order at 4:15 by Ann Caparros.  
Those present were: Ann, Janice Franz, Linda Wheeland, 
Fred Roese, Rhonda Berberet and Sue Richardson.  
Also present were members John Parsons and 
Frank Tirsch.

Approval of Minutes  
Minutes of the board meeting held on Sept. 23, 
2007 were  approved.

Reports  
Treasurer, Rhonda, distributed the November 
financial Report.  She advised that she timely 
filed in November the Club’s federal return 
and she is preparing the 1099s.  

Publicity Chair, Linda, noted her recent submissions 
of our new life master and other achiever names 
and pictures to the SJR.  

Old Business
Mentoring – In reviewing various mentor opportunities, 
the Board discussed some newer players interest in 
playing with more experienced players in 
tournaments.  Sue and Larry will work with the newer 
players in forming partnerships with experienced players 
to play in tournaments.  At its next Board Meeting, the 
Board will discuss other mentor opportunities.

Sunday Game – Following discussion, the Board 
decided to discontinue the Sunday game. 
 
New Business 
Bonus for Cleaning Lady – The Board approved a 
motion to give our cleaning lady a $50 Holiday 
bonus as we’ve done in the past.

Recognition of Volunteers – The Board approved 
104 Appreciation Certificates to show our appreciation 
for all of those who donate time, talent and energy to 
our Bridge Center.

New Year’s Eve Starting Time (6 or 6:30) – The Board 
decided to start the New Year’s Eve party potluck 
at 6:30 planning to start the game at 7:00 or so.  

First Quarter Schedule – STAC week will be 
Feb. 4-10th and we will hold a Swiss Team game 
on Sat., Feb. 9th.  The Board approved the Club’s 
subsidizing Junior Fund Games for all games during 
the week of Feb. 18 - 23rd.   During STAC week, 
there will be a food drive for a local pantry.  Efforts 
will be made to publicize the food drive so more are 
able to participate.

March Presentation in Chatham – Ann and Janice 
will make a presentation in March at the Chatham l
ibrary to a group interested in learning bridge.

Other -  Linda received input from our Saturday morning 
players that was favorable to an “Alumni- Welcome 
back” game.  The Club will host an Invitational game for 
those who graduated out of the Saturday morning game 
on Mar. 29th.  Welcome Back Alumni.

Next Meeting Date - Wednesday, March 26th at 4:15 
after the afternoon game.  

Adjournment  
The meeting was adjourned at 5:15.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Richardson

Bridge Club of Springfield 
Board Meeting 
September 23, 2007


A meeting of the Bridge Club of Springfield was held September 23, 2007 
following the Sunday game.  Present were Board members Ann Caparros, 
Fred Roese, Peggy Olds, Betty Primm, Linda Wheeland and Rhonda 
Berberet and Club Manager Janice Franz.  Larry Richardson and Sue-
Budz Richardson were out of town and unable to attend.  Ann recorded 
the minutes.  


Call to Order 
Ann called the meeting to order.  

Approval of Minutes 
The Board approved the June 10 minutes.  


Reports 
Rhonda summarized the July and August financial statements.  
Linda reported the life master and other ranking updates 
she had sent to the State Journal Register.


Old Business 
Ann requested the Board formally approve the new printer purchase.  
The Board approved the purchase and several commented on how quiet and 
fast the new laser printer was. 


New Business 

Fourth Quarter Game Schedule, ACBL Events 
Janice reviewed her recommendations for the 4th quarter game schedule 
as well as the special ACBL events for 2008.  Following discussion, 
the Board approved October 2-4 District 8 Charity Games ($5 fee), 
October 5-11 Club Appreciation games, a Swiss team STAC game on 
November 3 Saturday afternoon, no Sunday game on November 11 during 
the Grand National Pairs and the Monday night ACBL Charity Game 
($5.50 fee).  The Board approved ABCL 2008 special events: Senior Game, 
World Wide Bridge Contest, and the Instant Matchpoint Game.


STaC Week Food Collection  
The Board approved a Food Collection during STaC week October 29 - 
November 4 for the benefit of Grace Lutheran.



Saturday Morning Alumni Game 
The Board discussed sanctioning a periodic Saturday morning game that 
the alumni (those that now have over 299 points) could play in.  Linda Wheeland 
will check with the Saturday morning players to see how often they would 
like this.  The notion is to put this in place more than likely beginning 
in 2008.


Springfield Art Alliance 
The Springfield Art Alliance is interested in hanging some of its work at 
the Bridge Center.  Lorraine Pilcher is working with them on the arrangements.  
Ann will check with Lorraine, the Art Alliance and the Landlord to determine 
if any special arrangements, etc. will be necessary.  If feasible, the 
Club may advertise an open house type of event in the Who, What, When, 
Where section of the State Journal Register, Linda and Ann to coordinate.


Sunday Game  
The Board discussed ways to increase Sunday's attendance or, in the alternative, 
to consider discontinuance of the Sunday game at some later date.  One idea 
was to have a money game prize which is now permitted by the ACBL.  The 
Board agreed to hold such an event on October 28 and Fred and Janice will 
work out the details.  The Board will review the matter of the Sunday game 
attendance at its next Board meeting.


Other Matters  

New EB class and other Lessons 
The Board discussed whether to start a new Easy-bridge class, possible times, and 
continued lessons on Tuesday evening.  More than likely the Club will start new 
EB lessons next September; in the meantime, Fred Roese will offer intermediate 
type EB lessons on Tuesday evening at 6 pm beginning October 16.  Janice will 
send out postcards to past EBers and help Fred on Tuesday nights.  Thank you 
Fred and Janice!


Completed Convention Cards 
Following Peggy's inquiry regarding the rewards for completed convention cards, 
Janice, Ann and Fred said they would again promote the program and remind John to do so 
as well.  Ann will remind the rest of the directors too. 


Mentor Programs 
The Board agreed to discuss alternative Mentor program activities at the next Board 
meeting.   There will be no Mentor Pizza night in the 4th quarter and an alternative 
mentor program is expected to replace the Mentor Friday night activity. 


Next Meeting Date 
The Board set its next meeting date for December 9 following the Sunday afternoon game.


Adjournment 
Ann thanked everyone for their ideas, active participation and commitment.  
The meeting concluded at about 5:30 pm.


Respectfully submitted,

Ann Caparros

(for Sue Budz Richardson, Secretary)

Bridge Club of Springfield
Minutes   June 10, 2007

The meeting was called to order by Ann Caparros; Sue Richardson recorded 
the minutes.  Ann, along with Board members Betty Primm, Peggy Olds, and 
Larry and Sue Richardson, welcomed new board members Fred Roese, Linda 
Wheeland and Rhonda Berberet.  Also in attendance were Club Manager Janice 
Franz, Marge Hanner, Frank Tirsch and Dick Schnepp.

Approval of Minutes:   
The March minutes were approved.

Reports and Discussion of Responsibilities:   
The Board discussed the attached summary of suggested responsibilities 
of Board members and added making up hands with the dealing machine to the 
Vice President’s responsibility.  The dealing machine has been sent to 
seller in Delaware for routine maintenance.  Shipping costs about $60 
each way.  We have been told machine is in good shape especially for 
the number of deals it makes!

Survey results:  
We had a wonderful response to the survey and plan to involve the 
volunteers.  Fred will work with the volunteers on making the boards so 
they are always ready.    Betty will work with the volunteers to fill the 
hand soap dispensers.  Janice will work with the volunteers for Thursday 
night treats and Peggy will work with the volunteers to secure stand in 
players for the novice games.

The Board discussed upcoming tournaments in St. Louis and Effingham.  
It was decided that Larry and others will put up sign-up sheets for 
partners as well as teams to encourage tournament participation.  The 
Board also decided to run a Swiss game on Tuesday evening 199er and 
several board members volunteered to assist Fred on that night.

One of the comments on the Survey was to require all players to have a 
convention card filled out.   The Board agreed to have random drawings 
to award a free play to the lucky person whose table assignment is drawn 
and whose convention card (and partner’s card) is completely filled out.  
Dick Schnepp also agreed to have random drawings for the Abe Lincoln Club games.

Another comment on the Survey was about balancing the field.  We are going 
to try to make sure that the directors even out the field as best they can.  
It’s hard sometime but we’ll try to make an effort to make sure it 
happens.  Janice will work with Dick Schnepp and help him with this.  

It was also mentioned that sometimes it gets noisy in the room.  We didn’t 
have a solution – but we’re open for ideas.

3rd Quarter Schedule:  
The 3rd quarter schedule will be posted and will include a Swiss game on 
Sunday August 5th and Tuesday night, July 17th.  Last year our Unit subsidized 
two NAP games per scheduled session; this year the Unit is only subsidizing one 
NAP game per scheduled session.  The Board agreed to subsidize the $4 extra table 
fees for one game for each of the Club’s scheduled sessions and one for John and 
Dick’s Tuesday afternoon game and one for their Friday afternoon game.  We will 
also have a pot-luck for all to enjoy on July 4th and we will schedule a game for 
Labor Day Monday afternoon (no Monday evening game).  Both will be Club Championships.

Weather Radio and Audit:   
Bob Leistner purchased a weather radio for the Bridge Center and the board ratified 
the $72 payment to Bob.  Bob agreed to do an audit of the books by June 30 before 
Rhonda assumes the Treasurer’s duties.  Thank you again, Bob.

Other Matters:  
It was mentioned than an ink jet printer was included in the purchase of the 
Club’s new computer.  Since we use a laser jet printer, the ink jet is not needed.  
The Board decided to donate the ink jet printer to the Computer Bank and Sue 
volunteered to deliver it.

It was discussed that on some occasion ‘psych’ bids are made.  It doesn’t happen 
often but it was decided that psychs should  be recorded by the director by placing 
the hand record with the board circled along with a brief explanation in a special 
folder.  Information about psychs and the  recording process will be posted on the 
bulletin board and sign-in table and given to all directors.

Recognition and Thanks:  
The board thanked the outgoing members for their gracious donation of their time in 
carrying out their duties: Layton and Sherry.  They also especially thanked Janice 
for her hard work and for keeping harmony.

Next Meeting and Adjournment:  
The next board meeting will be September 23rd.  The meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, 
Sue Richardson

BRIDGE CENTER OF SPRINGFIELD
BOARD MINUTES   3-25-07

Members present: Janice, Ann, Peggy, Betty, Sue, Larry, Layton, and Sherry
Guests: Bill Wold, Dick Schnepp, John Parsons, Frank Tirsch
Meeting called to order at 4:23 pm by President Janice Franz. Janice began by
thanking the board for their hard work and support over the past year.

Approved minutes of the last meeting.

Reports:
Larry-Tournaments: discussed Illini Regional in Champaign, May 22-28.  
Sue offered to run off  flyers.
Ann-Treasury: March report. We lost a little money due to ice storm.

Old Business:
 1) Our new vacuum cleaner is kaput. Ann will return it. Board authorized
 spending up to $400 for  a good one.

New Business:
 1) Approved raising point limit for Tuesday night game to 199 maximum.
 2) 2nd  Quarter schedule
  A) mentor games in April and June
  B) no games Easter, Mother’s Day, or May 6 which is Grand National Teams
 3) Annual  meeting- week of May 14-20. Nominating committee of Ann, Sue, 
Alan Avery, Fred Roese, and Rhonda Berberet will post names of nominees
by April 30.

Next meeting: tentative date of June 10.

Adjournment at 4:48 pm

Respectfully submitted,
Sherry Wold, Secretary