Stourbridge Institute Bridge Association
Minutes of Committee Meeting 6th March 2024
Present: Linda Wright, Georgina Lineker, James Taylor, Margaret Hanson, Gavin Tringham, Glo Jackson, Fiona Hahn.
Minutes of Committee Meeting of 10th January 2024 were approved online.
Chairman’s Report
- When bridge is held in the dining room, bar staff should be able to turn on the air con. This makes such a big difference to the air quality.
- Bridge Teaching -This will run for 20 weeks from February 1st to mid-June with the aim of preparing current students for evening and afternoon bridge sessions.
- Monday afternoon bridge sessions continue to go well. It would be helpful if more experienced players could attend.
- Social Bridge on March 16th beginning at 1:30. There will be a break at 3:30 for tea and cake. A raffle will be held from 6:00–6:30, proceeds to Mary Stevens Hospice. After that, fish & chips prepared by our new chef.
Secretary’s Report
- EBU
- EBU Club Membership is due for renewal. Direct debit to be taken on April 10th.
- WCBA
- Newsletter printed and on our noticeboard.
- County Championship Pairs on March 17th at Ombersley.
Media Co-ordinator’s Report
- Our website is up to date.
- Linda reported that photos of the bridge room are to go on the SISC website. Linda will update our section of the page.
Treasurer’s Report
- Accounts are up to date.
- 2023 accounts are currently with Sally Johnson for auditing.
Rota Co-Ordinator’s Report
- Rotas are up to date to the end of March.
Competitions Secretary’s Report
- Honours board update - Winners of last year’s Evening Order of Merit to be announced and prizes awarded at this year’s AGM.
- At next year’s AGM, winners of this year’s Afternoon Order of Merit and this year’s Evening Order of Merit will be announced and prizes awarded.
- Our trophies are in a bad state and it was felt by the committee that prizes of wine would be more suitable than the trophies.
Dates of next Meetings
- Committee Meeting - Wednesday 8th May 2024
- AGM - Tuesday 18th June 2024 (7pm)
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