Minutes of the LIICL Executive Board Meeting
February 24, 2001
Huntington Library
The meeting was called to order at 12:10 PM. A quorum was present: Alumni D: Ed Rusch, Veeco: Seymour Bilkis, Photon: Bob Wisbauer, Northrop Grumman: George Berg, LSF: Mike Anthony. Subsequent attendees: AIL: Steve Romero, Ademco: Tom Ogen, Alumni C: John Kingsley. Absent: Clear-Cut Computing
1) Motion: "To waive all forfeiture fees resulting from a scheduled Wednesday" Passed 5 for, 0 against, 0 abstain
2) Motion: "To name Jim Dwulit "Rules Director" to complete the term of Alan Benjamin" Passed 5 for, 0 against, 0 abstain
3) Treasurer’s Report: An additional $65 was collected for the Alan Benjamin tribute. The total individual contributions came to $215. The LIICL has added another $100 from the Treasury. $250 was sent to the NYS Chess Association on behalf of Alan on February 2, 2001. This was sent along with a letter from the LIICL. A copy of the letter was distributed at this meeting and is available to any league member wishing to view it. An additional contribution to the NYSCA will be made in the amount of $65.
4) The current (Jan. 31, 2001) balance in the LIICL Treasury is $1,754.58 which includes both checking and money market. Outstanding current obligations include the $100 for the Benjamin tribute and approximately $200 owed for refreshments. This leaves a net of approximately $1,450.00. There is another obligation for $50 which is for the Rothman trophy to be equally funded by the LIICL and the CCLNY. This trophy will be the cup that we play for in the next All Star match. The LIICL has petitioned the CCLNY to have the name on the cup changed to the "Rothman-Benjamin" trophy. There is one long term credit due the LIICL which is represented by the $50 deposit given to the Congregational Church of Huntington.
5) An insurance quote was quoted to the LIICL by the Jack Morejon Agency, 66 Guy Lombardo Ave., Freeport, NY. Liability insurance is now a prerequisite to playing in the Congregational Church and to other non-public sites. For $1M coverage, $3M aggregate with $5,000 fire insurance, the annual premium would be $1,240. Jim Dwulit had suggested that this could be split across this season and next to ease the financial burden.
Motion: "Table the liability insurance until all other possibilities are exhausted which would not require such an expense." Passed 7 for, 0 against, 0 abstain
6) In order to assist in individuals making up games that could not be completed during a Wednesday evening, it was suggested that a full directory be distributed.
Motion: "Captains shall provide a list of all individual members phone numbers and email addresses where voluntary on each individual’s part. These would be given to the LIICL Treasurer for compilation and distribution of a complete listing to each LIICL member." Passed 8 for, 0 against, 0 abstain
7) Motion: "Remove Round 12 from the current season. After Round 11, scheduled for March 7th, suspend play until either April 1st or when a Friday site becomes available, whichever is first. An E-Board meeting will be held March 31st at the Huntington Library at Noon to determine the future course of the LIICL at that time." Passed 7 for, 0 against, 1 abstain
8) The following reports were given regarding alternative sites.
Robert Wisbauer stated that a site might be available in Lake Grove.
Mike Anthony reported that a vote for the Huntington Library will be held in April. If that passes then Friday hours will be reinstated.
Bob Rizzo reported that The Congregational Church of Huntington has verbally told us that only one Friday per month is available to the LIICL. At least one more site is needed as this does not meet our needs of bi-monthly meetings.
Dave Leone reported that he has inquired into the availability of the Northport Library but they have not gotten back to him.
Robert Standing has not heard yet from the United Methodist Church regarding their availability.
Ed Rusch has contacted the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library and they have availability for the following Fridays until 9:00 PM only – 3/2, 3/30, 4/6, 4/4, 4/25, 6/1 & 6/29.
Note: It has been learned subsequently that the Huntington Library vote will be held April 3rd. All registered voters who are in the district are encouraged to vote yes as it will allow them to reinstate late Friday hours. However, this will be effective July 1st which is tool ate for the the LIICL this season.
In addition the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library will allow groups to stay past the 9:00 PM general public quitting time, until 10:00 PM. They require that a member of their library system is an LIICL member.
All LIICL members are encouraged to try to find suitable sites.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 PM.