Folks,I am new to the board and the group. Since my retirement and divorce, I was looking for some social experiences, while I have made some friends in this group, the games as far as I am concerned are not really social events.Anyway, my thoughts:The Bridge club, has been in existence for some time. The people who make it possible are all volunteers.1) what is the purpose of this club- I presume there are documents that detail this. Rules and so on.2) To  be able to function - need resources3) Since the club does not levy any dues4) these resources have to come from the fees collected from the games hosted, and all the volunteers personal efforts.5) Used to be 1 unit game a month, having 2 has added more strain on the volunteers6) the budget for the food was higher, and in some cases allowed for catered food.7) Question - I understand when people get together - I guess (it is custom) to have drink, food? - what and how much!8) Miriam has done a great job keeping track of the funds- Kudos to her.I am going to stop here, late night musings, and a little (a lot) of wine.I hope I have. not offended anybody, Have a great ChristmasMichael On Saturday, December 17, 2022, 09:03:20 PM PST, janet wickersham <wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote: With the exception of the last Unit Game in March, 2023, we are covered for people to bring th snacks.  We do need someone to volunteer for that.  My feeling is that these things need to be discussed and decided by the new board.  If I heard right, Lisa said she had 13 trips planned for next year.  I’m assuming they are longer than one week.  That would mean she would be gone for 1/2 the hear.  If that’s the case, it would be hard to be a functioning board member.  Just my thoughts added to yours. On Dec 17, 2022, at 6:10 PM, Linda Stuart <geohnze(a)gmail.com> wrote: Didn't Lisa just become a director? On Sat, Dec 17, 2022 at 4:52 PM Morris Jones <mojo(a)bridgemojo.com> wrote: We're fine with a 1:00 p.m. start time. Because of BBO bridge, we could never play the Afternoon hands. We're playing the REDZ hands, that are made for late afternoon games east coast, and afternoon games west coast. Basically any start time is fine. I'd like to add that I'm hoping to train or encourage someone else to direct the Unit Games, so I can give my wife a little time. No huge rush, I'll make sure they're well cared for in any case. Mojo On 12/17/22 11:35 AM, Miriam Harrington wrote: Mojo can verify, but I don't think we can move the game to 1pm because we wouldn't qualify for the common game standings -- Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA Pasadena Bridge Club BridgeMojo Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers Mojo's Blog _______________________________________________ Unit559board mailing list -- unit559board(a)bridgemojo.com To unsubscribe send an email to unit559board-leave(a)bridgemojo.com _______________________________________________ Unit559board mailing list -- unit559board(a)bridgemojo.com To unsubscribe send an email to unit559board-leave(a)bridgemojo.com _______________________________________________ Unit559board mailing list -- unit559board(a)bridgemojo.com To unsubscribe send an email to unit559board-leave(a)bridgemojo.com

Thanks to both Michael and Mojo for airing thoughts about the unit. All helpful. Michael, I’m hoping sometime you would be willing to arrange a visit to Marie’s home to pick up the cards, the pencils, (forgot to mention napkins) and the dealing machine. It’s more than I can do. Just bring them to the Bridge center. Mojo will pick up the machine on January 8th. Thanks so much.