The meeting was called to order by Bill Ringbom, President, at 4:20 p.m. Board Members Gene Edgerton, Judy Obermeier, Bill Ringbom, Dolores Soll, Jean Wilson, and Bud Zeuschner were present, as well as Barbara Weiss, Manager, and Fred Strong, a director. Board Member Mary Neal was absent.

Minutes of the July 2, 2010 meeting were reviewed and approved.

Treasurer’s Report: Bill Ringbom reported on behalf of Mary Neal. With more than 130 tables in July, income exceeded expenses by $496.51. The bank balance as of July 31 was $4,039.62.

Club Manager’s Report: (1) Barbara reported that players arriving late for games has been a problem, especially this past Monday. She asked that directors not be interrupted as they try to deal with latecomers and getting the game started. (2) We can have a STAC game as well as two NAP games this month if the Board desires. Players earn black and red points for NAP and silver points for STAC. The Great Western STAC costs an additional $6 a table as well as the cost of setting up boards. (A motion was made and passed to hold a Great Western STAC in August.) (3) The refreshment policy is working out; members are contributing. Barbara is not buying anything in large quantities due to the storage problem. (4) ACBL has added an opportunity in October for team games in which participants can earn up to ¼ of a gold point. Further discussion on this game was tabled until a later meeting. (5) Nothing has been heard from the city about purchase of additional tables. Barbara would like the club to purchase four. No decision was made at this time.

Old Business: Bill reminded the Board of the need to consider appropriate penalties for offenses against the Zero Tolerance policy. He stated the Unit was interested in what we might decide for possible use in the Unit.

A few minor changes in the written policy relative to convention cards and the purposes of Zero Tolerance were agreed upon but, after extensive discussion, it was decided the directors should be called together to suggest approaches for dealing with offenders and the possible penalties for offenses. Barbara agreed to arrange a meeting of directors for this purpose.

It was agreed that the suggestions of the directors, and the resulting written Zero Tolerance policy, would be presented to and approved by the Board prior to dissemination.

New Business: There was no additional business to consider.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. The next meeting will be after the game on Friday, September 3, 2010.

Respectfully submitted,

Dolores Soll, Secretary