ChChBridgeClubNewsletter 1-May-2024
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May 6, 2024
ChCh Bridge Club Newsletter 1-May-2024 / Volume 1|Issue 1
Hi there CLUB members,
The first NEWSLETTER for 2024 is here. As this is a CLUB NEWSLETTER, I want contributions and full involvement from you all.
WORDS FROM OUR PRESIDENT:
Welcome to our new format newsletter. We are endeavouring to make it interactive and inclusive and we encourage involvement from our members.
The Canterbury congress is on 18 and 19 May. I encourage all our members to give it a go. For our junior and intermediate players in particular there are two days of bridge specifically tailored for you playing against players from your own grade. Tournament bridge is great fun, you will come away noticing an improvement in your game.
Good luck to all our club members who are trialing for the Canterbury interprovincial teams this weekend. Of the 21 pairs trialing this weekend 19.5 of them are from the Christchurch club which reflects the playing strength within our club.
If anyone out there has friends and colleagues in business who would like to sponsor and interact with our 750 member club please get them to contact myself or Sue. We have the ability to put together great value-oriented sponsorship packages.
Cheers, Tony Quinlivan
REVIEWING TOURNAMENT RESULTS FOR 2024:
- Leon Meier won the Marlborough Pairs and was 2nd in the teams match with his Wellington team-mates.
- Max Robb and Bill Mecchia were 3rd in the Otago Open Pairs.
- Graeme Tuffnell and Leon Meier were 2nd in the Rangiora All Grades with Richard Lapthorne and Sue Southen coming 3rd.
- Tim Schmacher, David Skipper, Leon Meier and Geo Tislevoll
- (Auck) were 3rd in North Island Teams
- Liz Fitzgerald and John Kruinger tied with Philippe Borlase and Peter Van Leeuwen for 1st place in the Ashburton Anniversary pairs. Meladey and Chris Bras were 3rd.
NZ REPS FOR WORLD GAMES IN BUENOS AIRES: Leon Meier and Matt McManus are in the Open with Jane and John Skipper in the Seniors.
TIMARU CONGRESS:
Congratulations to Megan Eddy and Kathryn Andrews for getting 2nd in the Intermediate Pairs.
WELLINGTON CONGRESS:
- Congress Swiss Pairs 2nd were Max Morrison and Tony Quinlivan with Jan Alabaster and Graeme Tufnell 3rd
- Congress Open Pairs: Max Morrison and Tony Quinlivan
- Congress Open Teams: 2nd were Leon Meier and team-mates– well done.
CHRISTCHURCH ANNIVERSARY PAIRS:
A lovely day of bridge was had by all. Phil Sanson and Patricia Wilson 1st
Leo Hammond and Sarah Garland 2nd with Ryan McMahon and Jessie Pelenato 3rd.
WHATS HAPPENING:
CLUB CONSTITUTION:
Currently John Skipper is drafting a new constitution for the club. The reason the Clubs Constitution needs to change is that the Incorporated Societies Act has been updated. The 1908 Incorporated Societies Act has been replaced by the 2022 Incorporated Societies Act.
One major thing this requires is that all incorporated societies must update their Constitution to comply with the new act. The changes are mostly additions that are required, including more detail on complaints and complaint resolution and the expanding duties of Officers of the Club. Almost all our existing Constitution will transfer into the new version so we don’t have to do much that is different.
The other complication is that all incorporated Societies must as part of the process, reapply for inclusion on the national register of Incorporated Societies.
We have plenty of time to work on this and to apply in time to be reapproved before the deadline. There will be several updates over the coming months and all members will have opportunities to read the draft and have a say.
SOLAR PANELS:
The committee is currently investigating the feasibility for getting Solar Panels for the club rooms and the possibility of applying for funding from charitable trust.
SPECIAL MENTION:
This section is where mention will be made of things that have happened but not noted. This includes good sportsmanship at the table, good sportsmanship behaviour at all or any event/s, something that was or is funny (we all need a laugh), or a member doing something beneficial to the club.
This section is for you, the members, to contribute to. If you see something nice happening let me know so we can get it noted in the next NEWSLETTER.
THIS MONTH’S MENTION: Since I have become more and more disabled, I have noticed that bridge players generally are very supportive and caring people. From helping me get my walking frame out of the car … Jan Lenton, Barbara Gordon and Tony Fitzgerald (thank you) to making me a cup of coffee (Various Members) I have noticed concern and care being given to other handicapped members and because of this, I am going to mention one player in particular : Fiona Findlater – not only does she assist me with my walker frame, but she makes really good coffee and then goes around the room cleaning the screens on the tablets. Fiona also has offered her own equipment to members that are having operations and may need equipment to help with personal cares for a while. It takes a special person to think of others before thinking of your bridge bidding and play.
ADVERTISING FOR MEMBERS:
This is where you can place advertisements for selling Stuff to other club members. If you have anything to advertise please email Sue at the office with all details.
CONVENOR REQUIRED
There is a position available on Fridays. If you feel you can assist the Director during room set up and close down, please let me know. We desperately need helpers also. Two people each play time speeds up the setting up and dismantling after play has finished.
ANNIVERSARY PAIRS
This event was held on Thursday 25th April 2024. As this was ANZAC Day a minutes silence was taken as The Ode was recited by Charles Lapthorne.
OBITUARIES:
- Donn Armstrong husband of Liz Armstrong 11/4/24
- Tony Biddington 4/4/24
This is the first NEWSLETTER if you think of anything to improve it, please let me know. In the meantime, SEE YOU ON THE DARK SIDE.
Helen Bremner
Committe Member - Communication Portfolio
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Tournament Results: Ashburton: Mid-Canterbury Pairs 1st - Jessie Pelenato / Leon Meier 3rd - Graeme Tuffnell / Jan Alabaster Green section: 1st - Tina Sims / Bridget O’Brien 2nd - Margaret Fraser / Richard Williams Anniversary Pairs: This Saturday, 10am. This is a Club member only handicapped tournament. Please pay the entry fee $25 by this Thursday to allow the payments to be checked off. You can pay cash or use the EFTPOS at the Club (ask Thea) or pay on-line. Road Closures: Due to the Super Rugby round being held at the new stadium all this weekend, road closures will be in place. Roads will be closed on parts of Barbadoes Street, Madras Street between Hereford Street and St Asaph Street and streets close by around the stadium. Access to the Club will still be open but maybe allow more time to get there. Beginner Bridge Classes: The next class starts Monday 4th May at 7.30pm. Tutor: David Taylor. Please let your friends, family & work colleagues know. Daytime sessions: With a lot of new apartments in the area, there is an increase of children around. Can we ask when leaving the car park particularly for the daytime sessions that you keep the speed down when going down Nova Place. Canterbury Congress: 16/17 May: Competitions for all levels. See noticeboard or the flyer on the Home page of this website for further information. An experienced open pair from Auckland are looking for team-mates. Contact the office for further information.
Tournament Results: Marlborough 5A Teams: 1st – Jane Lennon / Max Morrison / David Taylor / Jessie Pelenato 2nd – Leon Meier / Charles Ker / John Patterson / Kate Davies Marlborough 5A Pairs: 1st – Leon Meier / Charles Ker 4th – Tina Sims / Jane Walders Friday Rubber Bridge this Friday 17th April at 6.30pm until 8.30am, no partner required, all welcome. Saturday Night Bridge this coming Saturday, April 18. 7pm start! Hot scones & jam for supper. Prizes!! Anniversary Pairs: Date: Saturday 25 April This is a handicapped tournament. The tournament is for Club members only. More information can be found on the flyer on the Home page of this website. Enter on the entry form in the Club foyer. Sunday Bridge Sessions: We are looking for more volunteers to be added to the roster to be a volunteer spare player when required. Please email the office if you can help. Kaikoura Bridge Tournament: A NZ Intermediate grade member is looking for an Intermediate partner to play in the Kaikoura Bridge tournament being held on May 23rd. Please contact the office if you would like to play.
Sunday Bridge this Sunday: Christchurch Marathon this Sunday Please use the following link https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4ne2n5472ubxychu6z4yd/20260412-ChChCMarathon-BridgeClubAccessMapPass.pdf?rlkey=610xhk8qyuy5ddgo3nr0lbiys&st=oy2xtuow&dl=0 to access information for the Bridge Club on Sunday 12 April. The document includes: Christchurch Marathon Road Closure Map Vehicle Access Information - map and instructions of how to get to the Bridge Club. Vehicle Access Pass - your members will need to print and display this on their dashboard so our team can easily identify them and help direct them. Garden Working Bee: Change of Day!!This Saturday 11 April at 9.30am until midday. Tournament Results: A reminder to members to celebrate their tournament successes by emailing the office on Mondays so that the results can be put in the notices. Senior Junior Teams: has been postponed due to lack of entries. Anniversary Pairs: Date: Saturday 25 April This is a handicapped tournament. The tournament is for Club members only. More information can be found on the flyer on the Home page of the website. Enter on the entry form in the Club foyer. NZB ONLINE LESSONS APRIL and MAY. Great value as it's only $8 to attend Sunday, Tuesday or both. April lessons on Competitive Bidding are suitable for Intermediate players May lessons on Card Play are suitable for newer learners It's very easy to register on nzbridgehelloclub - check the noticeboard for details
Easter Bridge: Bridge as usual over the Easter Break including the Monday night session are open to all players. The Friday Rubber Bridge session for the 3rd April is postponed due to Easter. NZ Youth On-line Bridge fundraiser: Friday 3 April at 10am See foyer noticeboard for further details or go to NZ Bridge tournament page. Senior Junior Teams: Date: Saturday 11 April In this tournament a Senior/Senior Reserve pair team up with an Intermediate/Junior pair. Seniors play seniors and juniors play juniors. Anniversary Pairs: Date: Saturday 25 April This is a handicapped tournament. Both of the above two tournaments are for Club members only. Enter on the entry form in the Club foyer. The flyers for these events are also displayed on the Home page of this website. Tournament Results: South Canterbury Congress: Open Teams 3rd – Timothy Schumacher / Leon Meier / Michael Ware / Lysandra Zheng Intermediate Teams 2nd – Emma Fitzgerlad / Finley Duncan / Marie Butterfield / Lynda Roache 3rd – Ian Beattie / Rex Green / Ian Doel / Colin Clemens Open Pairs 1st – Jane Lennon / David Taylor 3rd – Leon Meier / Lysandra Zheng Intermediate Pairs 1st – Leo Hammond / Kat Holmes 3rd – Ian Beattie / Rex Green Junior Pairs 1st – Hue Tran / Lia de Vocht NZB LESSONS ONLINE START IN 10 DAYS Improve your bridge from home! Expert players will share winning tips and techniques, followed by a live RealBridge session, where attendees can practice what they learn! APRIL: Competitive Bidding Tips for Intermediate players MAY: Playing the Hand for newer players Attend Sunday 4-6pm or Tuesday 7-9pm or both for just $8! Registering is easy: · Go to nzbridge.helloclub.com · Put money in your account · In Calendar, click on the lessons you want to attend · You will receive a RealBridge link before each lesson, and follow-up emails afterwards! Check the noticeboard for dates and topics To read: NZB ONLINE LESSONS APRIL and MAY. Great value as it's only $8 to attend Sunday, Tuesday or both April lessons on Competitive Bidding are suitable for Intermediate players May lessons on Card Play are suitable for newer learners It's very easy to register on nzbridgehelloclub - check the noticeboard for details Garden Working Bee: Sunday 12 April at 9.30am until midday.
AGM: The Club’s AGM is being held tonight, Thursday 26th March at 6.30pm. Voting: As there are nine nominations for the six positions on the committee a vote will be held starting one week prior to the AGM. The last chance to vote is tonight before the AGM. Voting will be open at the club from 5.30pm this evening. Members standing for the committee are: Rex Denley Naomi Hannah-Brown John Kruiniger Deborah Matthews Bridget O’Brien Tina Sims John Skipper Lizzie Thompson Sue Walls
Seminar: Aimed at Senior/Senior Reserve players Date & Time: Sunday 15 March 10.30am -12.30pm Cost: $15 Tutor: Shirley Newton The focus will be on 'Using Your Powers of Deduction‘ "What to think about and what to infer during a hand. Train your thoughts to count - the PST principle" *** Please note the later start time due to the 'City to Surf' run this Sunday, access to the club opens at 10am. *** AGM: The Club’s AGM will be held on Thursday 26th March at 6.30pm. Voting: As there are nine nominations for the six positions on the committee a vote will be held starting one week prior to the AGM. Thursday 19th March will be the first opportunity to vote starting at 6.20pm at the Club. Voting will open one hour before the start of each session. Members standing for the committee are: Rex Denley Naomi Hannah-Brown John Kruiniger Deborah Matthews Bridget O’Brien Tina Sims John Skipper Lizzie Thompson Sue Walls
