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Apologies for Absence – No apologies were received as all committee members were present.
Approval of Minutes of previous meeting- Approved and signed by the Chairman.
Matters arising from last meeting – We had asked Keith Bennet if he wished to use Bridgemates but the answer was no.
Autumn Congress – The committee congratulated Maureen on a successful Congress and it was decided to make it a Blue Point event again next year.
Chairman’s Report – The Chairman reported that we had entered three teams in the Nicko. One has been beaten but still qualifies for the plate leaving two teams still to compete. Our team won their heat in the Solent Trophy. Our teams in the Basingstoke Cup and the Hicko are both through to the semi-finals. Our Cahalan team still has to compete. We are also top of Division 2 in the league.
Secretary’s Report – Diana reported that all emails had been forwarded to the committee. A card has been sent to Ros and Pam is progressing and is determined to attaend the Christmas Party.
Treasurer’s Report – Liz reported that we have made a profit on the Autumn Congress of £63.63 and that the finances are in good shape as we have 89 members at present and we are averaging seven and a half tables per session.
New Members – Heather West, Charles Wynn-Williams and James Clark were approved as members. Diana confirmed that all applications for new members were put on the notice board for two weeks and she also agreed to forward a copy of the Constitution to the committee to clarify the procedure. It was proposed that all new members should either be known to the committee, or that a committee member should play with them to ascertain their suitability, before being approved. The Secretary would email all committee members asking for their approval or rejection before membership was confirmed.
Web-Site – Gordon reported that there is an area in the website which is dedicated to the teaching programme, which Judy updates. He also distributed a copy of the 2012/1023 Honours Board. The old photos were removed from the site and now there is just one, the winners of the Swiss Teams. Gordon also said that he would like to find a way of automating the results of the Betty Bennett Teams. Teams are not supported well and Mike suggested that this should be put on the agenda for the next meeting. Gordon suggested that each team should have a nominated captain.
Bridge Lessons – Judy reported that there are 88 registered and paid up students and that she will need more rooms and a new teacher for next year. John has 30 names for supervised play and there are always 5 or 6 tables. The feedback is good and that they are learning a lot. Mike suggested that we could run the Monday group as a gentle duplicate session which would be the next step up to club play.
Christmas Party – Mike volunteered to be MC and it was agreed that there should be no carols this year. Also that it should be an individual movement with pens/pencils on the table and 2 winners prizes 2club and slam. John Pearson will buy wine for the directors and the prizes. The students will have their own party.
Programme for 2014 – Diana had prepared a draft programme and this was approved and she will arrange for printing.
HIWCBA Competitions - The Chairman covered this in his report.
Any Other Business – Judy suggested that we should move to a 7pm start. Mike said that this had been discussed before and that it was felt that we could lose some members if we changed to the earlier time but that we would not lose any by keeping the status quo. If we do wish to change it should be put to the AGM. Maureen said that Winners of the Congress Trophies generally do not take them away – they just like to be photographed holding them – and therefore we have to store them. Should we only offer money prizes. It was decided to leave things as they are. It was noted that Mike has to step down and that we will have to elect another chairman.
Date of next Meeting – Thursday 23rd January 2014.
The meeting closed at 6.55pm.
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