Weekly Update 20-December-2022
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December 20, 2022
Weekly Update 20-December-2022
(From the President which was emailed to the members on the 29th November)
Table fees at the club have remained at $7.00 per session since 2013. At last month’s committee meeting the committee decided unanimously to increase the amount to $9.00 per session, effective from 1 January 2023. The rate for a concession card will be set at the December meeting. Our Treasurer, Mark Paget, has provided the following comment to clarify the club’s current financial position:
“With the help of government support, the club has been able to effectively manage the effects of COVID on its operations and financial position until now. The club is what we refer to as a “fixed cost business”, meaning that our costs do not change much regardless of how many people attend our sessions. COVID has significantly affected the number of playing members which is currently down by about 20% compared with pre-pandemic levels, despite the best efforts of the committee to encourage players back.
Secondly, the world response to the pandemic has resulted in inflation running at levels in excess of 10%, a figure not seen for many years. This has caused a significant rise in the cost of goods and services. In addition, wages -the club’s biggest expense- have risen over 30% in the past six years for most employees.”
Club members will appreciate that the committee has not made the decision to raise fees without full discussion and consideration. In the final analysis, we must act in a fiscally responsible manner in order to protect the ongoing welfare of the club as a whole.
2023 Table Fees:
increase to $9 per session as from the 1st January, 2023
Weekly Concession Cards:
will increase to $25 per week as from 1st January, 2023
Holiday Bridge sessions
are open to all, sessions and times are on the home page of the website. https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/
Canterbury Holiday Pairs:
3/5/10 January proudly sponsored by Maxwell Plumbing
$10 per session. Play any or all sessions. Graded prizes.
Bridge Partner for 2023:
If you are looking for a partner for 2023, please email the office your
- Name
- Contact number
- Grade
- Session (s) you would like to play in.
Hopefully we can match you up with the perfect partner!
Haven’t played bridge for a while? Back to bridge Lessons
start on Wednesday, February 1st at 7.30pm and run for 4 weeks. Cost $25.
Beginner Bridge Lessons:
start Wednesday 25th January at 7.30pm and are Free.
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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.
