Committee Newsletter 17-June-2021
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June 17, 2021
Committee Newsletter 17-June-2021
Despite the fact that the shortest day is nearly upon us, last Sunday was fine and sunny for our club Working Bee. Thank you to all those who helped with weeding, pruning, spreading fertiliser and woodchips, rubbish removal, furniture staining, and exterior light cleaning. Particular thanks must go to Steve Renall and his team for the repair of the main gate whose electrical components were damaged in the recent heavy rains. New cement and track replacement have also been required to restore the gate to a safe working condition. All going well it should be usable again by the end of next week.
The interior of the club also received attention. Thank you to those who cleaned windows and hung pictures, and to Myra Samuels, who in her usual quiet and efficient way, organised the substantial and much-appreciated morning tea provided by yet more volunteers.
An often unseen army of volunteers is vital to the running of our club. Countless hours are given by those who operate the dealing machines, arrange flowers, maintain the gardens, act as helpers at the lessons for beginners and run the bar. Our Convenors and their helpers also do a great job and it has been gratifying to see a recent increased awareness among players to lessen the load by tidying up tables at the end of sessions.
Our thanks also go to David Stephen for his ongoing training and support of new directors. David has recently updated and strengthened the appraisal system for directors and has submitted a proposal for the provision of dedicated scorers for future large tournaments. This would take the pressure off directors who have a multitude of tasks to perform at such events.
Thank you to players from Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evening sessions for participating in the recent survey regarding starting times. The status quo of a 7.30pm start has been retained with results as follows:
- Monday: 7pm (30.2%), 7.15pm (19.8%), 7.30pm (50%)
- Tuesday: 7pm (28%), 7.15pm (20%), 7.30 (52%)
- Thursday 7pm (33.5%), 7.15pm (21%), 7.30pm (45.5%).
Our retention rate from recent beginners’ classes has continued to be very good and our membership currently stands at 808. In this regard we seem to be bucking the nation-wide trend of declining player numbers as relayed to us by John Skipper after his latest attendance at New Zealand Bridge. Club-only events such as this weekend’s Julian Cup give us all the opportunity to mix with existing and new members and to foster our club identity.
Many thanks everyone,
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.
