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Christmas Party
by Lisa Walker 15 Sep '23

15 Sep '23

Dear Board, I went to Mariam’s today to get the information on last year’s xmas party. It is as follows— Arcadia Community Center Cost $541.00 Sanction Fees 120.25 Director 200.00 Centerpieces 48.55 Supplies 277.15 Food 1,278.44 TOTAL 2,465.39 Our income from the party last year charging $35/person was $2625.00 so our net income last year was $159.61. This year we are contemplating using the Taco Guy, estimate for 100 people is $1578. This does not include dessert and drinks. The reason for the food increase I believe is that we were pricing box lunches which are more expensive than getting sandwich trays and salad bowls. I believe my Green Street bill last year was around $900 and the rest was dessert and drinks. So it is significantly more expensive to use either box launches or the Taco Guy. Both are inviting because they remove the work from us. So here are my questions, and if you could take the time to answer them, it would be helpful— 1. MoJo, has there been an increase in the director fee for this year? 2. Arcadia Center is the same price and I assume that sanctions will be around the same. Last year I think we had 18 tables, which is 72 people. We could lower the number of people for the Taco Guy to 75 which will cut that cost. 3. I believe Jan still has the tablecloths from last year, but I will have to check with her so that cuts out that cost. 4. Do you think it’s realistic to expect around 18 tables this year? If we charge $30/person and have 18 tables, here is the breakdown Arcadia 541. Director 200 supplies 250 Food ` 1200 Sanction 130 Des/Dri 200 TOTAL 2521.00 72@$30 2160.00 We would be at a negative $361.00 but I think we have the funds and our unit members would be grateful and we might even get more people. Can you give me your opinions on whether we should go ahead with this or do the same thing we did last year? Lisa

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Fwd: Reservation Form - The Taco Guy Catering
by Lisa Walker 14 Sep '23

14 Sep '23

HI Board, This is the estimate for the Taco Guy Catering for the Christmas Party. Angela and I think it looks good. Everything listed is included in the price. We would have to get drinks and dessert, maybe a cake from Costco? This included 4-5 tacos per person which seems like plenty of food per person. Please let me know your comments as soon as possible so I can book it. I leave for spain for three weeks on Monday so would like to get it confirmed by then. Lisa > Begin forwarded message: > > From: info thetacoguycatering.com <info(a)thetacoguycatering.com> > Subject: Re: Reservation Form - The Taco Guy Catering > Date: September 12, 2023 at 4:36:30 PM PDT > To: Lisa Walker <lisawalkerlac(a)gmail.com> > >> Hello, this is Fernando and this is your quote please tell us if you would like to book our services. At what time would you like the taco guy to serve to check availability? Our services include about 4-5 tacos per person. >> Thank you >> >> First and Last Name: Lisa Walker >> Email: lisawalkerlac(a)gmail.com <mailto:lisawalkerlac@gmail.com> >> Phone Number: 818-321-1789 >> Select Event Day and Time: December 10, 2023 >> Address: Arcadia Community Center >> City: Arcadia >> Zip/Postal: 91101 >> Events: Christmas Party >> Total Guest: 100 >> Taco Options : These options come with your package at no extra charge:: Chicken, Al Pastor, Veggies, Asada >> sides: red and green salsa chopped onions, chopped cilantro, grilled onions, grilled jalapenos, and limes >> Utensils: plates napkins and forks >> Special of the month >> Mexican red rice-free >> pot beans free >> quesadillas free >> guacamole salsa free >> Premium Condiments & Sides: Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream, Shredded Lettuce ( $2 extra per guest ), Pico de Gallo Dip ( $1 extra per guest ), House Made Tortilla Chips ( $1 extra per guest ), Made On Site Guacamole ($2) >> Taco Shells: Corn ( Included ) >> Payment Options: Debit or Credit >> The total cost will be of $1,578 > > > > From: Lisa Walker <lisawalkerlac(a)gmail.com> > Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 4:23 PM > To: info thetacoguycatering.com <info(a)thetacoguycatering.com> > Subject: Re: Reservation Form - The Taco Guy Catering > > Hi Fernando, > > Our party begins at noon for lunch. I would like to remove the Tortilla chips and guacamole appetizer, and the drinks. Trying to bring the budget down. So the tortilla chips per quest of $1 and the guac on site of $2 is still in there, right? > > What does that bring our quote to? And we would pay with either debit or credit. > > Lisa > >> On Sep 12, 2023, at 12:44 PM, info thetacoguycatering.com <http://thetacoguycatering.com/> <info(a)thetacoguycatering.com <mailto:info@thetacoguycatering.com>> wrote: >> >> Hello, this is Fernando and this is your quote please tell us if you would like to book our services. At what time would you like the taco guy to serve to check availability? Our services include about 4-5 tacos per person. >> Thank you >> >> First and Last Name: Lisa Walker >> Email: lisawalkerlac(a)gmail.com <mailto:lisawalkerlac@gmail.com> >> Phone Number: 818-321-1789 >> Select Event Day and Time: December 10, 2023 >> Address: Arcadia Community Center >> City: Arcadia >> Zip/Postal: 91101 >> Events: Christmas Party >> Total Guest: 100 >> Taco Options : These options come with your package at no extra charge:: Chicken, Al Pastor, Veggies, Asada >> sides: red and green salsa chopped onions, chopped cilantro, grilled onions, grilled jalapenos, and limes >> Utensils: plates napkins and forks >> Special of the month >> Mexican red rice-free >> pot beans free >> quesadillas free >> guacamole salsa free >> Premium Condiments & Sides: Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream, Shredded Lettuce ( $2 extra per guest ), Pico de Gallo Dip ( $1 extra per guest ), House Made Tortilla Chips ( $1 extra per guest ), Made On Site Guacamole ($2) >> Taco Shells: Corn ( Included ) >> Appetizers & Desserts Available: Tortilla chips & Guacamole ( $3 extra per guest ) >> Aguas Frescas: Watermelon with Lime ($50), Lemonade ($50) each serves up to 45 cups and we provide the cups >> Payment Options: Debit or Credit >> The total cost will be of $2,045 >

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Zoom Link and Passcode
by Lisa Walker 11 Sep '23

11 Sep '23

MoJo said they might require this. The link again is https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78362891726?pwd=AxtHdwXFXTCw0276QkRp4bIz3NMW1p.1 <https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78362891726?pwd=AxtHdwXFXTCw0276QkRp4bIz3NMW1p.1> Meeting ID is 783 6289 1726 Passcode 9jKhfD That’s a hassle. Lisa

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Zoom link for tonight
by Lisa Walker 11 Sep '23

11 Sep '23

Hello Board, Will see you all tonight hopefully. 7PM https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78362891726?pwd=AxtHdwXFXTCw0276QkRp4bIz3NMW1p.1 <https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78362891726?pwd=AxtHdwXFXTCw0276QkRp4bIz3NMW1p.1> Lisa

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Board meeting
by Lisa Walker 08 Sep '23

08 Sep '23

Good morning Board, We will have a Board meeting on Monday September 11th at 7 PM. I will send the Zoom link that day so it does not get lost. Attached is the agenda and minutes. I hopefully will have the financials before then as well. Lisa

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Re: Fwd: Unit Approval Required
by K. A. Cresto 07 Sep '23

07 Sep '23

I approve. On September 7, 2023, at 3:23 PM, Linda Stuart <geohnze(a)gmail.com> wrote: ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ACBL Special Games <specialevents(a)acbl.org> Date: Thu, Sep 7, 2023 at 3:14 PM Subject: Unit Approval Required To: <geohnze(a)gmail.com> American Contract Bridge League Dear Linda Stuart /ACBL Unit 559 Secretary: We have received notification that Pasadena Bridge Club, club# 277210, club manager: Morris Jones, would like to host the following game(s): October 25, 2023 ACBL-wide Instant Matchpoint Game Wed Aft This game must be held on the specific date and session. This club does not hold regularly scheduled sessions for the time of this event. Please let us know if the Unit objects to this club holding this special game. Unit approval is normally automatic, unless there is a Regional in the District or a Sectional within twenty-five miles. Also, the above game should not conflict with a neighboring club that does have a sanctioned session for the date and time specified, and is also hosting the above event. There is no need to reply if the unit does not object. Please choose the Reply with history option or make sure to include the event. Thank you in advance for your assistance. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact me anytime. Sincerely, Sherry Terraciano Manager of Club and Member Services American Contract Bridge League 6575 Windchase Blvd. Horn Lake MS 38637-1523 662-253-3187 Fax 662-253-3181, option 2 sherry.terraciano(a)acbl.org or SpecialEvents(a)acbl.org © 2023 American Contract Bridge League. All rights reserved.

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Fwd: Unit Approval Required
by Linda Stuart 07 Sep '23

07 Sep '23

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ACBL Special Games <specialevents(a)acbl.org> Date: Thu, Sep 7, 2023 at 3:14 PM Subject: Unit Approval Required To: <geohnze(a)gmail.com> American Contract Bridge League <http://li.web3.acbl.org/ls/click?upn=vcaC5sUCoB-2FkKkDrRWJMUouY-2FveprEyGzK…> Dear Linda Stuart /ACBL Unit 559 Secretary: We have received notification that Pasadena Bridge Club, club# 277210, club manager: Morris Jones, would like to host the following game(s): October 25, 2023 ACBL-wide Instant Matchpoint Game Wed Aft This game must be held on the specific date and session. This club does not hold regularly scheduled sessions for the time of this event. Please let us know if the Unit objects to this club holding this special game. Unit approval is normally automatic, unless there is a Regional in the District or a Sectional within twenty-five miles. Also, the above game should not conflict with a neighboring club that does have a sanctioned session for the date and time specified, and is also hosting the above event. There is no need to reply if the unit does not object. Please choose the Reply with history option or make sure to include the event. Thank you in advance for your assistance. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact me anytime. Sincerely, Sherry Terraciano Manager of Club and Member Services American Contract Bridge League 6575 Windchase Blvd. Horn Lake MS 38637-1523 662-253-3187 Fax 662-253-3181 <8552757629>, option 2 sherry.terraciano(a)acbl.org or SpecialEvents(a)acbl.org <specialevents(a)acbl.org> © 2023 American Contract Bridge League. All rights reserved.

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DRAFT Unit 559 bridge news column
by Morris Jones 29 Aug '23

29 Aug '23

Please review for corrections and omissions. What did I forget? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pasadena San Gabrielt Unit Morris "Mojo" Jones August is usually a quiet month at the bridge clubs, but it's been busy for me! We had three special games at the Pasadena Bridge Club on Wednesday mornings: two NAP Qualifiers, and one STaC game. Classes are going great, and a new session of /Bridge Basics 1 - Introduction/ started on August 31. When tropical storm Hilary passed through, we decided to postpone the August 20 Unit Game to August 27. The delay allowed us to turn the game into a Western Conference STaC game. That was truly a silver lining! While I was in Florida for my dad's 90th birthday, Paula Olivares was kind enough to cover the Unit Game on August 6. We had eight tables, with winners: * N/S Jeanette Deverian, Joan Mesias * E/W Karen Arase, Gitta Earll For the delayed August 27 STaC game at the Arcadia Bridge Center we had 11 tables. Winners were: * N/S Joan Mesias, Jeanette Deverian (again!) * E/W Amr Elghamry, Dominique Moore (72.81% game!) Normally you would think a 72% game would be enough to win the event conference wide, but no! It was only good enough for 2nd place, losing to a well-known pair from the Beverly Hills Bridge Club. Still Amr and Dominique added 10.38 silver points to their considerable stash. Unit Games for September will be held at the Pasadena Bridge Club on September 3, and the Arcadia Bridge Center on September 17. For reservations contact me or Miriam Harrington at (626) 232-0558, miratpf(a)aol.com. The October Unit Games may need a shift in schedule, since the first Sunday, October 1, the Pasadena Bridge Club will be taken over by the District 23 North American Pairs Final tournament. Check the unit website http://www.acblunit559.com/ or the Pasadena Bridge Club site https://pasadenabridgeclub.com/ for updates. Congratulations to our members reaching new ranks! New Junior Master Suzanne Gati New Club Master Derald Brackman And special congratulations to newly minted Life Masters Prasad Upasani and Hanna Zhuang. -- build message Morris "Mojo" Jones mojo(a)PasadenaBridgeClub.com https://PasadenaBridgeClub.com <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com> Pasadena Bridge Club <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com>

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"Silver lining"
by Morris Jones 19 Aug '23

19 Aug '23

Arlene registered our August 27 game to be a STaC game. :) Mojo -- build message Morris "Mojo" Jones mojo(a)PasadenaBridgeClub.com https://PasadenaBridgeClub.com <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com> Pasadena Bridge Club <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com>

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Unit game
by Lisa Walker 19 Aug '23

19 Aug '23

I would like to postpone the game to next Sunday at 12:30 (will need to confirm with Diane). Mojo can direct and can possibly be a STAC game I need board approval so please respond asap if you can! Lisa Sent from my iPhone

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