2010 Presidents Report

by: Anne Smith - 2010
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The executive of Unit 430 had a busy, productive year. Many new initiatives were presented. The Eddie Wold Seminar was well attended and most importantly the participants were pleased with the
presentation of the topics. David Dilkes made sure that everybody was made welcome and the taking care of business ran smoothly. Greg Morse put forward much effort in upgrading us in our communications by introducing us to our own blog and updating our material on the DINO website.
Vicki Moffat arranged for us to be involved at the Zoomer Show to promote bridge to beginners. There were many volunteers on a two day weekend to assist. Richmond Williams and Greg Morse devoted both days to this event. Greg Morse stepped up to the plate to handle the purchase of a dealer machine. Howard Rubin polished off a Dealer Machine Contract for our joint partners. Marguerite Chiarenza re-wrote our job descriptions for us. At our last general meeting there was a suggestion to have more events for non-life masters at sectionals. This has been done and there is an additional Future Stars Tournament offered in the fall. New players have been welcomed and supported by a mentor program individually and at a team game. And best of all, our tournaments are well attended. In fact, attendance is up.
In the meantime, members of the board were working hard to make sure all our events like the Ev Hodge Charity Night and the fundraisers were well organized. Jennifer Ballentyne who provides the hospitality for these events has done a very fine job. Rita Dodge did her bit by competently running the STAC week. Richmond Williams, Kathy Bye, John Demeulmeester and Greg Morse have arranged for our
tournaments to be well run. Vicki Moffat has done a fine job in keeping our books and Angela Fenton in keeping our minutes.
The last year has been immensely rewarding due to our great team. To all of you, thank you for your efforts. I have had a wonderful, fun year. Whenever I have needed assistance, you all have helped me
with your expertise. Not usually, do you ever find a group of people so talented.
Our directors deserve recognition. Matt Smith stepped in when Brian Russell was injured. Matt , we appreciate your style of directing which is quiet and very respectful of us all. Richard Dunn has stepped down from overseeing our Future Stars Tournament to be replaced by Bruce McIntyre. Kathy Miller has run our mentorship games and Bruce oversees our unit and imp league games. All of them work hard to make our games run smoothly. Thank you.
There are additional people who are working behind the scenes on important tasks. Bruce McIntyre and Ben Takemori produce the Matchpointer-on-Line and Matchpointer. June Popcock is our recorder and Patti Adams oversees our discipline committee. Monica Angus' advice has been invaluable. Ken Lochang has assisted this board in promoting newcomers. Peter Morse who represents us at CBF deserves a big thank you. Kudos also go to Cam Doner and David Schmidt for representing us at District 19. By the way, a District 19 representative position is open for nominations for a three year term at the end of December. If you are interested in serving please let a board member know.
One of the rewards of working with a board is getting to know some very fine people. Conversely, when they leave the board there is a loss. Jennifer, Angela, Marguerite, Monica and Rita your work done is much appreciated. You leave Unit 430 much better and behalf of the unit thank you.