The meeting was called to order by Bill Ringbom, President, at 3:55 p.m. Present were Board Members Gene Edgerton, Mary Neal, Judy Obermeier, Bill Ringbom, Dolores Soll, Jean Wilson, and Bud Zeuschner, as well as Barbara Weiss, Manager.

Minutes of the July 3, 2009 meeting were reviewed and approved.

Treasurer’s Report: Mary reported a bank balance of $3,177.72.. Income for the month was up at $2, 538. The table count was also up at 148½.. Income for the first 7 months of the year ws $12,235 so there should be no problem in staying under the $25,000 level for the year (to maintain non-profit status). Mary suggested we should write checks for directors dated on the last day of each month to aid in better tracking and comparisons of income and expenses. A motion to this effect was approved. Mary also reported that the bank had mistakenly sent debit cards to both Torre and Kandi. Torre’s has been returned and the bank is canceling both cards.

Club Manager’s Report: (1) The Morro Bay Christmas party is Tuesday, December 1 this year. Our party had been scheduled for December 18 (See New Business notes below.) (2) We have been given an extra unit game for the year. Barbara will plan unit games for December 11 and 18.

Bud had volunteered to coordinate the next Pro-Am game but will be out of town. Gene Edgerton volunteered to be the coordinator.

(1) Dixie suggested that Mike Shipsey get free play in view of all he does for the club. All Board Members agreed. (2) Following discussion of compensation for teaching classes, a motion to pay Barbara $15 plus one free play per Monday class was approved. Bill will continue to teach the Wednesday class. Collecting $1 per participant is acceptable to him. (3) The two-year terms of Board Members Mary Neal, Judy Obermeier, Bill Ringbom, and Jean Wilson are expiring. All agreed to stand for election to another term. A ballot will include their names and space for listing nominations made at the September general meeting. (4) In view of the new date for Morro Bay"s Christmas party, it was agreed by all to change our party to Friday, December 11. Alternatives to Upper Crust catering were discussed and will be explored. Bud will check prices of some prepared foods at Costco and Smart & Final.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Dolores Soll, Secretary