Committee Update 18-May-2022
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May 17, 2022
Committee Update 18 April-2022
Dear All,
It has been heartening to welcome gradually increasing numbers of players back to the club over recent weeks. At our meeting last night, the committee decided that as from Monday 23 May, mask-wearing will no longer be mandatory at the club. Our directors and other staff will continue to use them however, and we recommend that players do likewise as the most effective way to protect both themselves and others. Please continue to stay away from the club if you feel at all unwell and observe robust hygiene practices when you do attend.
As we face the challenges of COVID, the people of Ukraine continue to suffer the ravages of war. Thank you very much to those of you who contributed to the recent collection to help those affected by the conflict. Over $600 was raised and this has been forwarded to the appeal organiser to assist the Ukranian refugees as they arrive in New Zealand. Our thanks also go to Luba Roth for alerting us to this particular appeal.
Meanwhile, maintenance of the club has been an ongoing process. Two bollards have been installed under the entrance portico to help prevent service vehicles and other oversized traffic from travelling too close to the central concrete circle and damaging the upper part of the structure. Our thanks go to Hedley Bamford for carrying out this work. We are also investigating the installation of more robust permanently-attached bikestands at the rear of the building to help prevent theft. Work will also begin soon on cleaning out the spouting and downpipes on our building to remove the potential for blockages and leaking.
To help with the various demands that running a large club entails, the committee has filled the vacancy which has existed since the AGM, by co-opting Ian Southen as a member. Ian will have responsibility for the Tournament Portfolio and will liaise closely with our Head Director, David Stephen. This will enable us to collate and process feedback from events and continue to improve upon their delivery.
Take care 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.
