Committee Update 24-August-2022
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August 24, 2022
Committee Update 24-August-2022
Dear Members,
After a seemingly endless and distinctly dreary winter it is good to see signs of Spring and to look forward to renewed activity at the club. Our membership continues to increase steadily and now stands at 777. With the drop in COVID numbers, the longer daylight hours and the improvement in the weather we hope to see the return of members who have not attended for some time. It has been a challenging time for all bridge clubs and as a community we need the ongoing support of all members to ensure that the game thrives.
We continue to carry out maintenance of club facilities. The new bike stands have arrived and will be installed shortly at the rear of the building. Old lights in the toilets, kitchen, passageway and entrance areas are beginning to wear our and will be replaced as necessary with LED fittings. Certainly by doing so in the playing areas we have noticed a considerable decrease in our electricity bills.
Following a review of our Health and Safety Policy we have relocated our First Aid box and the defibrillator machine to permanent positions in the foyer and lists of emergency numbers have been posted nearby and at the Director's desk.
Club players continue to achieve considerable success in competitions nationally, both online and face-to-face. Our recent Julian Cup, sponsored by Westende Jewellers was well-attended and enjoyed by players from all grades. Feedback from the day has lead to greater clarification of the systems of play and the rules of etiquette for the competition. These will be available in the new Programme Book and also on the website. Likewise, a review of the handicapping system for various club competitions is being carried out to ensure fairness to all. Thank you to those who continue to provide input and suggestions as to how we can improve.
Later next month we will hold a Working Bee to carry out maintenance of the building and grounds. Our thanks go to Hedley Bamford for carrying out ongoing repairs and to John Evans and Lyn Mould for their continued care of the gardens.
Take care everyone and enjoy the sunshine.
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.
