Capital District Tenpin Bowling Association
Board
of Directors Meeting
January
7, 2007
McArthur
Lanes
Meeting
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 10:08 a.m.
Attendees: Jackie Brown, Mark Gehring, Graham Ginsberg, Tim Lalonde, Ann King, Helga Sarazin, Marg Willis.
Regrets Marc Dumontier, Pierre Gratton
The published agenda was agreed to with the addition of CTF AGM and OTBA Tournament
October 29, 2006. Although previously approved a minor typographical error of an additional “the” was noted and corrected.
December 3, 2006. It was recommended that the wording of the request for high game and high average be reworded to clarify that these will be requested to be submitted with Year-end Averages.
Approval as amended moved by Tim Lalonde, seconded by Jackie Brown. Approve d unanimously.
Ann believes this is OK. Action
- Ann to contact
Generally deferred to the next meeting, but there was a short discussion initiated by Graham on having a local awards program using memorabilia such as pens, mouse pads, towels etc. rather than pins and crests. Action - Marg to contact Owen to see if he has information on the old awards program and possible source of such awards.
McArthur now has a new invoice with an address, but we have not received a cheque yet. Galaxie have sent a cheque but have not resolved their defective foul lights.
McArthur Lanes is still looking for our lane inspection equipment that was loaned.
15 people are registered for a Saturday session. There was not enough registrants to justify a second session on Sunday.
The President had nothing further to report than has already been covered.
There are now 641 paid bowlers. There are still some stragglers (new bowlers etc.) that Marg has heard of but has not received applications yet. Oktoberfest is now included.
The January contest has been posted. Since
The youth tournament will be held Feb. 10 and 11. A poster has been prepared and forms given to the junior league.
The adult tournament will be March 3 and 4 and March 10 and 11. The date has been changed from the tentative date to better align with the AGM.
Ann will see if Marc Dumontier will be willing to run a ball draw to coincide with the tournament
The tentative date of the AGM has been changed. The AGM will be held on Tuesday April 17 at 6:30. It is proposed to have door prizes and finger food. Annual tournament prizes will be distributed at the AGM. Flyers will be prepared and made available 21 days ahead. Jackie will have a draft for the next meeting. Action.
Graham proposed a newsletter devoted to the AGM. He will try have a draft for the next meeting. Action – all directors to send ideas to Graham before the next meeting.
Ann agreed to draft a letter and try to make personal contact with league presidents and delegates if they identified one. Action – Ann to have a draft letter for next meeting.
The policy manual as available was distributed prior to the meeting. The only changes that had been discussed in early 2006 were the removal of the bereavement policy and minor editorial changes. Graham announced that he would like to complete the policy manual before the end of the year and would draft some more policies before the next meeting for review.
Ron Allenby was proposed and approved. The association will purchase two tickets.
CTF are looking for a coaching coordinator – Mark Gehring agreed to undertake the role.
Forms and posters not yet received.
The CTF AGM will be held in
The next meeting will be Sunday February 4, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
The meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m.