LAKE COUNTY DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUBS, INC.
BOARD MEETING
The regular meeting duly called and held on January 13, 2016, at 510 Key Avenue,
Eustis, FL at 11:00 AM
Present were Board Members: Bob Holdeman, Larry Randolph, Lindley d’Ouville,
Genevieve Hardy, Steve Treiber and Debbie Leach
Also present: Joan Mager, Bob Gentz, Toni Taylor, Denise Erwin, Pam Miller,
Don Kramer, Margaret Timpe Bryce Norwood
The first order of business was to welcome the two newly elected board members,
Genevieve Hardy and Steve Treiber.
Election of Officers
 Debbie nominated Bob Holdeman as president for 2016, with a 2 nd by Larry.
All approved.
 Debbie nominated Steve as VP, with a 2nd by Larry. All approved.
 Bob nominated Debbie as Secretary, with a 2nd by Larry. All approved.
 Lindley agreed to continue on as Treasurer.
Open Business
 The minutes of the December 2015 meeting were approved as written.
 The Treasurer’s report was deferred since Lindley’s computer was broken
and she could not generate the reports. Lindley reported that there was a net
loss of approximately $1400 after the purchase of our new chairs. There is
a reserve of approximately $27,000. It was decided to postpone the reinvestment of cash from a CD that had been cashed in.
 The Insurance renewal was review by Jack Hargrove and the invoice was
paid.
Old Business
 Education: Joan has had 17 – 20 students in her Tues. class. Approximately
2/3 of the students are truly new to the game of bridge. She has 3 more
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weeks in this series, Play of the Hand. Then she plans to teach a 9 week
course on Defense.
 Larry made a motion seconded by Lindley to create a 0-50 game on
Tuesdays. This game will begin Feb. 9th at 9:15.
 Susan has 52 people signed up for her class. There will be two sessions:
Wednesday 11- 12:30 and Thursday 11-12:30, beginning January 20th.
Maintenance
 JJ has completed the power washing and repaired the slab.
 Genevieve made a motion, seconded by Larry to accept a bid by C.L.M to do
tree trimming and cleanup. All approved. Bob will notify C.L.M.
 After another lengthy discussion regarding the replacement of the ballasts in
the overhead lights, a motion was made by Steve and seconded by Genevieve
to table the subject. All approved.
New Business
 Jerry reported there has not been a Saturday afternoon game since Nov. 11th
due to lack of interest. Lindley made a motion to cancel the game, with a
second by Larry. The motion passed. The game will be reconsidered in the
spring.
 Jerry reported the Sat. morning game is being poorly attended. He plans to
continue for one more week. A motion was made by Lindley and seconded by
Larry to cancel the Sat. morning game. All approved.
 The Tuesday evening game is doing well and will continue.
Social Committee
 Toni and Pam reported the survey results. The committee will have 2
themed events and 2 non-themed events.
 The Christmas party is booked on Dec. 6, 2016 at The Country Club of Mt.
Dora.
Manager’s Report
 The Valentine’s Party will be Feb. 11th,, at 12:30. It will be a non- themed
Pot Luck.
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 First quarter Club Championship games will be held in February. Also
STaC games 2/8 through 2/14.
 Monday afternoon, March 7th will be part of the ACBL-wide Senior Open
Pairs tournament.
Suggestion Box
 Bryce reported our internet speed is extremely slow and suggested looking
into options to improve our service. Larry will follow- up with CenturyLink.
 Nancy Williams suggested we recommend Susan Frasier for ACBL Teacher
of the Year. Debbie offered to contact Nancy to discuss.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:30. The next meeting will be February 10, 2016
at 11:00 AM.
Minutes submitted by Debbie Leach, Secretary
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