Minutes of a Committee Meeting of Melton Bridge Club

On Wednesday, 10^th February, 2016 at 7p.m.

At The Conservative Rooms, Melton

Present:  Frank Williams (chairman), Geoff Foldys, Ben Gibson (secretary), David Mell

Apologies:  Gerry Loxley, Michael Osborne, Sue Osborne

Frank welcomed everyone to the meeting and accepted apologies from Gerry, Mike and Sue.

Lighting – a discussion was held about the level of lighting in the playing area.  Conservative club to be approached to consider fitting brighter light bulbs (purchased by the bridge club approx. £7@ bulb).   Tables to be positioned with lighting in mind.

Better behaviour at Bridge – a reminder to all to ensure a friendly character to the club whilst acknowledging the competitive nature of the game.  Members are all urged to encourage new members whenever the opportunity arises.

Teams of Four – this format has not been played recently and members of the committee feel that it may not be popular amongst the current Monday players.  There is the Anne of Cleves Trophy available if an even number of tables allows a teams of four competition to be held in November.  Pairs to be drawn at random.

Simultaneous Pairs – The Children in Need Sim. Pairs will be made a priority.  To add interest, The Melton Trophy will be presented to the club heat winners, as scored nationally.  A further Sim. pairs will be considered in the Spring.

Individual Competition – this will be played on Monday, 6^th June 2016.  The committee will encourage all members to join in.

Website – the committee think that it is generally running well.  Frank and Ben will endeavor to add a few personal congratulations to the front page.  Ben will try to post results as soon as possible or ask Larry to help if a delay looks likely.

Timing – Monday evenings finish between 10p.m. and 10.20p.m. so there is no pressure to hurry people along by using a timer.  Players will be reminded to try to keep up with the pace of the room so that everyone can enjoy the movement.  Discussions about the hands should be kept to a minimum as the room is small and discussions slow the rounds down.  An early finish allows pairs to stay and chat about the evening’s challenges before they go home!

Match fees – as club balances are healthy, it was decided that the £1 away match fee be waived.  At home matches, pairs are all responsible for buying the opponents drinks at half time.

The meeting closed at 8.05p.m

Minutes of 45^th  AGM Melton Bridge Club

Held at The Conservative Club

Monday, 18^th January 2016

Apologies were received from Audrey Mount, Mary Johnson and Gerry Loxley

Frank Williams, chairman, welcomed members to the AGM and expressed his thanks to the committee for their work. 

Minutes of the previous AGM were read and signed as a true record.

No matters arising.

The secretary, Ben Gibson, presented a report on the year’s events.

In the Leicestershire Teams of 8 Melton finished 5^th in Division 1 and are currently in 5^th in the first division. 

Ben and Michael continue to represent Leicestershire in the Inter county competitions.  They also played in the Buckby cup (Mens’ pairs) and were placed 2^nd.

Ben and Joan Gibson were placed 9^th in the Gimson Leicestershire pairs competition.

Joan and Ben Gibson with Angela Abbott and James Spencer were placed 8th in the Leicestershire Pivot teams competition, Joyce Cup.

Joan and Ben Gibson with Michael Osborne and James Spencer were 9th in the Barkby Swiss Teams.

Joan and Ben Gibson with Angela Abbott and James Spencer were knocked out in the quarter finals of the Joseph’ Bowl.

Mary Johnson and John Bee were 9^th in the Otto and Edith Leicestershire mixed pairs competition; Eileen Cooper and Terry Hyde were 10^th

Christine Hudson and Gordon Sobey won The Ruddles Cup at Rutland Bridge Club.

The treasurer’s report was presented by Michael Osborne.  A balance of £1090 is held.  Michael proposed that annual subs remain at £5 with table money of £1.  The club will continue to pay the affiliation fee to the Conservative Club on behalf of the members (approximately £13 per member).  This was passed unanimously. Thanks to Frank Williams for auditing the accounts.

The committee and officers were all re-elected unanimously.

Frank expressed the opinion that the website is well used and acts as publicity for newcomers to the area.  It was agreed that the current format would be continued.

The cards are all to be replaced at the next club session.

Meeting closed at 7.28 p.m.

Congratulations to Frank Williams and Roy Taylor, winners of this 6 session event. Runners up are Angela Abbott & James Spencer

Secretary’s Report for 45^th AGM Melton Bridge Club

 Monday, 18^th January 2016

Here are the results of our competitions.  Please feel free to give me any information that I may have missed.

In the Leicestershire Teams of 8 Melton finished 5^th in Division 1 and are currently in 5^th in the first division. 

Ben and Michael continue to represent Leicestershire in the Inter county competitions.  They also played in the Buckby cup (Mens’ pairs) and were placed 2^nd.

Ben and Joan Gibson were placed 9^th in the Gimson Leicestershire pairs competition.

Joan and Ben Gibson with Angela Abbott and James Spencer were placed 8th in the Leicestershire Pivot teams competition, Joyce Cup.

Joan and Ben Gibson with Michael Osborne and James Spencer were 9th in the Barkby Swiss Teams.

Joan and Ben Gibson with Angela Abbott and James Spencer were knocked out in the quarter finals of the Joseph’ Bowl.

Mary Johnson and John Bee were 9^th in the Otto and Edith Leicestershire mixed pairs competition; Eileen Cooper and Terry Hyde were 10^th

Christine Hudson and Gordon Sobey won The Ruddles Cup at Rutland Bridge Club.