Attendees: Chuck Clark, Shirley Decker, Kathy Golitzen, Craig Ross, Dan Sabo, Sue Kaneta, Lynn Puri, Jim Elstran, Bev Jefferson, Sara Ito, Rexanne Ring. The minutes of the September General Membership meeting were read and approved.

Jim Elstran, Treasurer, reported that the Club has $16,300 in funds as of January 1, 2016. Beverly is working on on-line banking for the Club which should make financial transactions easier.

A discussion about AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) was discussed. It was decided that the Club will spend $601 the first year for a new battery, adult pads and child pads plus a yearly maintenance program. Subsequent years will cost $208 for maintenance (with adult and child pads free of charge every two years). Every fourth year expenses will be $170 for a new battery and $208 for maintenance.

Beverly Jefferson announced that there is a steep learning curve but we have several Club members who are learning to direct at the Club. It was also decided that from time to time, as the need arises, directors from outside our Club will be asked to direct.

Patrick Kallus, Sectional Director, has offered to lead a refresher course for directors while he is in Kona directing the Big Island sectional. Several dates were discussed and Tuesday, February 16th in the afternoon was decided. We will invite the directors from Waikoloa and Hilo to join the course.

Rexanne Ring is conducting a beginners bridge class. The Club will purchase trifold brochures which offers bidding guidelines. The number of brochures will be dependent on the cost.

Rexanne also reported she has received $800 from the Unit for the Sectional Tournament. This will cover some of the hospitality costs.

Dee Overton is in charge of beautification. Craig Ross offered to help with clean up. We will host a beer and wine tasting evening. We have asked each Big Island club to provide beer from local breweries. Rexanne will research T Shirts for purchase with our Kona Bridge Club logo. There will be a tent outside the Bridge Building so people can socialize.

Dan discussed the new 11:00am starting time on Thursdays. There is still a low turn out for this game. It was decided that we will keep this schedule at least through February.

The climate at our club has improved. It is important to emphasize to politely call the director for infractions at the table, even when there are novices at the table. It was suggested that a short etiquette lesson be offered before each game. Bev will research acquiring a microphone.

Bev is obtaining estimates from cleaning companies in order to schedule cleaning before the Sectional Tournament.

The next meeting will be scheduled in April.

Meeting adjourned at 12:10pm

Minutes submitted by Lynn Puri, Secretary

Meeting called to order at 4:17pm.

Attendees: Dan Sabo, Sue Kaneta, Lynn Puri, Jim Elstran, Polly Beynon, JoAn Hill, Kathy and Peter Golitzen, Sara Ito, Sally and Walt Bobb, Alice Goo, Bev Jefferson, Pualani Willing, Shirley Decker, Chuck Clark, Eleanor Ramsey

Officers and Board Members nominated and elected for the coming year:

President – Dan Sabo
Vice President – Sue Kaneta
Secretary – Lynn Puri
Treasurer – Jim Elstran

2015 Board Members:

Chuck Clark, Shirley Decker, Kathy Golitzen, Rexanne Ring and Craig Ross.

The Mauna Kea Unit game is Oct 4th. Swiss games are: Oct 5, 12 and 14.

The game scheduled for Thursday, September 24th has been cancelled and moved to Saturday, September 26th at 1:00pm.

Dan announced the resignation of Liz Holey as Club Manager as well as Director. The club will be recognizing Liz for her 14 year contribution to the Kona Bridge Club.

Our new Kona Bridge Club co-managers are: Sara Ito and Bev Jefferson.

Our directors are: Marlene Sabo, Stuart Vance, Sue Brown, and Dorothy Case. Pat Montgomery and Dee Overton will help when necessary. Possible new directors are: Kathy Golitzen, Craig Ross and Dee Fulton.

Rexanne Ring is planning a novice class in the fall.

A notification by email regarding our Swiss games will be sent to all bridge members on the Big Island.

Sara Ito invited suggestions for the website. Sara asked that members keep her updated with information.

Walt Bobb suggested more novice games. That will be a possibility in the fall when snowbirds return.

Meeting adjourned: 4:34pm

Minutes submitted by Lynn Puri, Secretary

I. Meeting called to order at 10:06 a.m.

II. Attendance: Dan Sabo, Craig Ross, Sue Kaneta, Chuck Clark, LIz Holey, Sara Ito, Jim Elstran, Bev Jefferson, Kathy Golitzen, Rexanne Ring, Sally and Walt Bobb. Absent – Shirley Decker ( off-island).

III. Minutes approved.

IV. Treasurer’s Report – Jim stated that we have $16,000. Dan is working on a monthly financial statement.

V. Old Business

1. AED ( automated external defibrillator) is now located at left of the front door.
2. Jumbo Cards – need to order more. Liz will take care of it.

VI. New Business

1.Committee and Board Updates

• Education – Rexanne noted that we now have two novice tables playing on Wed. Also Dan is offering a middle school elective Bridge for Kids class on Friday afternoons at Kuleana Education.
• Hospitality – we need to order more drink holders
• Media – Bev shared that the paper has been cooperative ( better organized).
• Website – running well thanks to Sara.
• Unit Board – Bridge games at Mauna Kea Beach on Sundays, October 4, and Dec.13. Club members fee for the brunch will be $ 25.

2. Donation to hospice $ 100 for Rab Puri

3.Purchase of new tables – Sara & Chuck -Looking at 10 tables at Target for $ 30 plus tax

4. Pay for making of boards – the board voted and decided on keeping this on a voluntary basis.

5. Club game schedule for next school year – After one meeting with the admin and board, it was agreed that we will continue to negotiate at the next meeting, next Friday; hopefully, with better results. Dan, Liz and Craig will fight the good fight.

6.Non-profit status – Dan and Craig – we are already a C-7 under the IRS – we’ll leave it at that.

7. Next meeting will be a general meeting on Wed, Sept. 9th after the game – Election of Officers will take place.

Meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Sue Kaneta, Secretary