ChChBridgeClubNewsletter 12-October-2022
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October 12, 2022
ChCh Bridge Club Newsletter 12-October-2022
Dear Members,
With the arrival of Spring and the removal of the bulk of COVID restrictions the club can now move forward into more positive times. Our membership is stable and weekly attendance numbers, despite a blip last week during the National Congress in Tauranga, continue to steadily increase. Beginner's classes have now been completed for the year and a good number of attendees have now become members. We owe a huge vote of thanks to Lizzie Thompson and the team of dedicated teachers and helpers who have encouraged and nurtured these new players throughout the year.
Thanks are also due to those who attended the Working Bee on Sunday 2 October and to those who provided morning tea. Good progress was made with the maintenance of the building, gardens and grounds and we are grateful to Rex Denley who has agreed to co-ordinate the garden group. Thanks to the hard work of Steve Renall and his team we now have a dedicated parking space for the use of directors to the right of the portico.
We are fortunate to now have a team of ten directors under the leadership and guidance of David Stephen. In order to retain this healthy number it is important that we appreciate and support the work that they do and accept their instructions and rulings in a respectful manner. Guidance on the procedure to follow if players wish to appeal is provided in the Code of Conduct section of the Match Programme Book.
In keeping with looking after our staff, we will hold our first full staff meeting on 27 October. This move is in response to our updated Health and Safety Policy which has been expanded to acknowledge the importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace. The operation of our club depends heavily on the efforts and input of all staff and we need to ensure that we support and acknowledge them at all times.
The grading committee has met recently and we will soon be congratulating those who have been promoted. The new Match Programme Book is currently being printed and should be delivered by late November.
Thank you everyone for your continued support of our club. We look forward to welcoming even more members back as the summer approaches.
Take care,
Marilyn Copland,
Club President.
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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.
