Northern California Provisional IFGS Chapter 
Chapter Board Meeting
8/19/96

Call to Order (7:12pm)

In attendance:
  Scott Murata
  James Pierce
  Joe Ludwig

Committee reports:

  Sanctioning Committee
    We are in the process of sanctioning Tomb of the Goblin Slayer with
    Northern Alabama
  Registry
    We will keep records on paper at first;  will move to a computer-based
    system as necessary.
  Safety
    (No report)
  Treasury
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   currently rsury consists of a check from HQ for the sum of $42
that is pinned in an envelope on my bedroom door.  I don't know of any
chapter expenses that are outstanding at this point, though I can see
some things that we might want to parsue, or pool together at any rate.

duct tape!  I don't think it's fair for us to impose on Joe (that's you)
to be our soul provider.
first aid kit, the chapter should have and maintain a first aid kit.  NO!
I'm not volunteering. %)
rule books.  The chapter ought to consider having a couple on hand.  I as
an individual intend to purchase one, Iknow that a few others do as well.
 We might still wish to consider purchase of one or two to have on hand.
We might also want to wait a bit.

Addendum:
I called four banks, and I must say that Banks have there own **special**
corner of phone maze hell.

Golden 1, where I have my own account couldn't help us out unless all
memebers were within the field that they service.  Sorry guys (and
gals), its memebers only.

Wells fargo, was experiencing "unusually high calling volume".  I'll have
to call them back later

Bank of America I was able to reach.  they want $8 a month.  wich allows
up to 100 checks and 20 deposits.  and if we have a balance of over $750
they'll wave the fee.  To be frank, I don't care for BofA, but that's a
personal matter.

Placer Savings had a real human answer the phone, and they were friendly
and willing to help. I was muchly impressed, and it would seem that they
have our best option.  $1.50/per month, no fee for the first 15 checks,
and 15cents per check after that.  They don't wave the fee for a high
balance, but the practical minimum balance is one dollar. (no minimum,
but we've gotta keep something in there).

at this time I have intentions of getting in touch with wells fargo, and
any other bank that anyone might suggest, but I don't think we're gonna
find a better deal than placer.  I intend to use my own discression in
this matter, unless there is any serious objection. (granted anyone that
would volunteer to be treasurer calls into question the matter of the
solidity of there wit)

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  Membership
    We have received a list of members from Society.  It includes all members
    of the new defunct Silicon Valley Chapter; they have been assigned to us.
    
    Flyers have been distributed around town and 4 people (all from Classic
    Comics and Cards) have responded.  Flyers may not be the most effective
    way to get the word out.

Tomb of the Goblin Slayer (TotGS)
  date: 9/7/96 10:00am
  Game Producer: Joe Ludwig
  Game Safety Officer: Jacob Padilla
  Possibility of two teams.
  Needed equipment:
    500 gold per team, at least
    players must provide a whistle!
  Site still TBD, need to resolve this soon.
Election pre-report
  Board election occurs in November/December
  All adult members may vote via closed ballot
  New board members will nominate and elect officers
  All persons wishing to be on the board need to understand what the 
  board is responsible for and what is required of them before being
  elected.
Future Games
  After TotGS
    Need a producer other than Joe for 2nd game
    Tenative date late Oct '96
  Game Writing
    Any ideas for games should be written down and given to sanctioning (Joe)
    Full game submittals welcome also.  
    We need to start learning to write our own games.
Membership
  We need more
  Flyers don't seem to work
  Word of mouth may work
  Need more diversity in membership.  (Almost everyone comes from Classic
  Comics and Cards; we need other stores and other areas of town represented.)
  Increase membership through current gaming groups.
  Advertising in Newspapers(?)
  Run Tournament game for novices?
    all characters premade
    players receive CAPs
    ~2 hours
Future meetings
  Will try to meet every 3rd Wednesday, location TBD, at 9pm summer, earlier 
  in winter.
Meeting Adjourned (8:45pm)