Committee Newsletter 17-May-2021
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May 17, 2021
Committee Newsletter 17-May-2021
It has been a busy time for the new Committee since our AGM in March. All members have portfolios for which they are responsible, either individually or jointly, and have been working to streamline and improve procedures, many of which were updated during the review of policies over the past two years.
On 29 March Lyn Mould and I attended the Christchurch City Council Community Gardens’ Award Ceremony where the club received recognition for the second time. Our thanks and congratulations go to Lyn and her team for their ongoing dedication and hard work in keeping our gardens and grounds in such beautiful order.
Maintenance is continuing both outside and inside the club. Remediation will be carried out soon on the circular area underneath the portico to make it a safer area for pedestrians. Safety in terms of visibility has also been improved by the recent removal of two tall trees which were obscuring the main light in the carpark. A Working Bee will be held on 30 May to carry out gardening and other outside maintenance.
There are areas inside the clubrooms which also need attention. We are currently investigating the cost of replacing the existing fluorescent lights with LED ones which give improved lighting and are longer-lasting. A new light will soon be installed above the whiteboard which is used for lessons in the Cambridge Room.
Another ongoing issue has been the heating and ventilation system which sees us catapulting between tropical and arctic conditions on a regular basis. We have employed a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning firm which has installed sensors to collect data that will be analysed to hopefully allow the engineers to provide us with more equable playing conditions.
On the bridge-playing scene, many of our players have performed very well in recent local and provincial events. The Inter-Provincial Trials were held last weekend, and with the exception of one Intermediate pair from Timaru, the Canterbury team to play in the Nationals later in the year, consists entirely of CBC players. We congratulate them all on their success.
Our ANZAC Day Anniversary Pairs event was very well-attended, and despite the initial mix-up over results, provided a good opportunity for interaction among the grades in a pleasant atmosphere. Funds raised from the raffle will be forwarded to the RSA after our next Committee meeting.
The free lessons offered by the club continue to provide us with an important source of new members. Our thanks go to Lizzie Thompson for her tireless work in advertising the lessons and nurturing the beginners. Liz Armstrong and her team of volunteers also do a sterling job encouraging and supporting these new players on Wednesday nights. Our current membership stands at 810.
Happy bridging 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.
