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Membership Meeting Twin Cities Blind Audio Dart League August 30, 2026 President Phil Sporer called the meeting to order at 7:53 PM in attendance: Colleen, Devon, Brian, Monica, Mikey V, Al, Ellen, Gary, Therese, Lisa, Steve, Jordan, and Abby. Secretary's report: Lisa read the minutes from the last general meeting held on May 19th, 2025. May elections: president Phil, vice-president Brian, treasurer, Jodie, captain's rep, Chris board members: Evan, Riley, Monica and Colleen A motion was made by Gary and seconded by Mikey to approve the minutes. Treasurer Report: (submitted by Kellie Bangsund read by Phil) Aug 06, 2026 Opening Balance: as on August 2025 $4,135.15 Deposits Dues $3,502 Banquet dinners $690.36 Total Deposits: $4,192.36 Expenses Access Education $305 board maintenance Bluehost $36.19 - which includes the yearly renewal for the domain name USPS $210 yearly renewal Donation $100 Secretary of State Renewal $60 End of Year Prizes $2,389.88 Stipends $500 Banquet $953 Total expenses: $4,554.07 Ending Balance as of Aug 6th, 2026 $3,773.44 Reserve accounts: Scholarship fund $509.50 Dart Board Fund $885.88 Tournament Fund $1,890.35 General $776.79 A motion was made by Evan and seconded by Jordan to approve the report, the motion carried. vice-president's report: Brian since there has been difficulty electing officers it was suggested we amend the bylaws to remove term limits. A motion was made by Mikey and seconded by Therese to remove B from board of directors general rules which will eliminate term limits. Brian reminded us that issues with the boards go to Phil, any conflicts within the league should be brought to the vice president. a motion was made by Chris and seconded by Mikey to accept the report, the motion carried. captain's report Chris: We have five teams with a posibility of adding a sixth team. The folders will be at the venues the first night of darts. The season opener will be on September 15th. May 4 will be make-up games. venues selections: Gary VFW Al VFW Chris Eagles (stage board) Ellen Eagles (front board) Riley Eagles (stage board) After discussion a motion was made by Gary and seconded by Colleen to start the season on September 8, the motion carried. Chris will need to know by Sept 6th about the potential sixth team. A motion was made to accept the captain's rep by Monica and seconded by Lisa, the motion carried. Outreach: Chris and Phil brought a board to the MN Braille Challenge in February. Two weeks ago Riley and Phil attended youth and ed for kids. There is a 16 year old boy very interested in playing. Phil is waiting to hear from his teacher for parental approval. If we can set up a sixth team we need a captain. Therese offered to be the captain if a sixth team is formed. Jordan and Phil participated in White Cane Day last October, Janet will send the date for this year's event. We need to come up with a flyer Phil has an old brochure, Monica and Jodie will work on updating the brochure. Anyone can do outreach for potential new members. Tournament: There was no day tournament this past season. Phil suggested February 7 or February 21 2027, 11:00 to 4:00. Old business: There is no cabinet information yet. Sam took the boards today for maintainance. new business: open discussion: Keep the tape in the upper part of the cabinet that is locked. Brian purchased two inch painter's tape, he will submit receipt to Jodie after bank transfer on Sept 4. Phil will talk to Jodie to see how payments should be made. We currently have no dart league Venmo account. Post Office Box discussion: A motion was made by Ellen and seconded by Gary to close the PO Box, the motion carried! Darts protocol: try to be quiet when people are darting, move conversations from around the board. We don't all like each other but darts should be a fun recreational time! Treat people with respect, remember we are in the public eye. No harassment, follow local laws. Watch our language. Leave your drama at home. No vaping in the venues. A motion was made by Gary and seconded by Colleen to adjourn the meeting, motion carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM. (Submitted by Janet with minor spacing and typo edits by Lisa) Click here to go back to the minutes pageClick here to go back to the index page |