Wangaratta Bridge Club (formerly the Ovens and Murray Bridge Club) has 35 members, and visitors are always welcome.
We have our own club rooms, and these are located in Evans Street (near the corner of Evans and Grey Street), not far north of the Wangaratta CBD.
There is plenty of parking in Evans Street, and the riverside walking path is only a few metres away.
See our Session Times for dates/time of play.
Our 2023 AGM was held on September 19, and these are the minutes of that meeting.
WANGARATTA BRIDGE CLUB
MINUTES of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 19/09/2023
PRESENT: Roger Dadd, Yvonne McLaughlin, Chris McLaughlin, Linda Anania, John Witte, Cheryle Leitl, Lef Lazarou, Paul Thomas, Marie Wallis, Colleen Cairns, Michael Glennister, Janet Kelly, Keith Shimmen, Ros Critchley, Sonia Bihun, Mark Rosenow.
WELCOME: Roger welcomed those present, stating that drinks and sandwiches would be available after club business was dealt with.
APOLOGIES: Matt Byrne, Mary Rodda, Marika Von Stekelenberg, Sylvia Hollaway, Bev Femo, Jean Kirkwood, Liz Madden, Janet Watson.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS AGM: Roger presented the minutes of the 2022 AGM for acceptance.
Moved Colleen, seconded Sonia.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Roger pointed out that our five-year licence with Wangaratta City Council, who own the land on which the club house (owned by us) is situated, commenced in July 2021, and thus has 3 years to run. There has been no correspondence from Council, who now run the Showgrounds Sports Complex.
Roger then proceeded to thank individuals who have provided services to the club for the benefit of all.
Keith Shimmen – Club inventory, and roof maintenance.
Mark Rosenow, Marie Wallis, Matt Byrne – coaching and mentoring.
Chris McLaughlin, Mike Glennister, Lef Lazarou – Dealing, setting up and Bridgemates.
Colleen Cairns, Dianne Murray - Catering
Marie Wallis – General Girl Friday and Queen Bee. (Acclamation)
TREASURER’S REPORT : Yvonne presented the club financial records for 2023
Opening balance 1/7/2022 - $3380.36
Receipts - $9493.95
Less expenses - $7501.09
Less transfer to term deposit- $2000
Bank balance @ 30/6/2023 - $3373.22
Opening balance for term deposit - $5082.95
Plus interest $0.85, plus transfer $2000
Term Deposit balance@30/6/2023 - $7133.78
PRESENTATION BY POINTS SECRETARY:
Chris said that his job had been lightened by the team effort put in by some members. We have had a successful year, with playing numbers up, and we have entered the Nation -Wide Pairs twice. He felt there was a need to upgrade our software and had seen Computer Score used successfully in other places during his travels. As there is a free one-month trial period, there is opportunity to try before we buy. This would not mean any change to the dealing machine or to the Bridgemates.
ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS: Roger vacated the chair so that John Witte could oversee the election of the new office bearers.
- President – Roger Dadd nominated by Colleen Cairns
- Vice President – Sonia Bihun nominated by Marie Wallis
- Secretary – Janet Kelly nominated by Roger Dadd
- Treasurer – Lef Lazarou nominated by Yvonne McLaughlin
All positions were unopposed so John declared all duly elected.
Roger resumed the chair for
GENERAL BUSINESS:
- Yvonne Mclaughlin nominated Marie Wallis as a Committee member. Marie accepted the nomination.
- Chris McLaughlin nominated Mike Glennister for the position of Master Points Secretary and committee member. Mike accepted.
- John Witte nominated Mark Rosenow as a committee member. Mark accepted.
- John proposed a motion that Mike and Chris be empowered to download a copy of Computer Score for club trial. If we are satisfied, we could then move on to purchase.
Seconded by Sonia. Carried.
- The vacant position of Director was offered to Mark Rosenow, who accepted, on the understanding that other club members will undertake training in Bridge rules etc.
- Roger stated that our website is out of date, and that we need to bring the club forward electronically on all fronts.
- Paul queried our position with Council. Do we need to record club activities, in case of questions from the? Mike suggested a desk diary would cover this, but Mark explained that relevant information can be readily downloaded from the computer. However, should Council decide that our club house is surplus to Council needs for the new precinct, there would be little that we could do about it.
Meeting closed for play at 6:55 pm.
MINUTES AGM WANGARATTA BRIDGE CLUB
held at Club House Tuesday 4th October 2022 @ 6:30 pm
PRESENT:
Marie Wallis, Di Murray, Yvonne McLaughlin, Chris McLaughlin, Jan Kelly, Jean Kirkwood, John Witte, Colleen Cairns, Matt Byrne, Robyn Harrison, Lef Lazarou, Hugh Grady, Cheryle Leitl, Sonia Bihun, Roger Dadd, Marika Van Stekelenberg, Paul Thomas, Ian Day, Liz Madden, Linda Anania, Bev Fermo, Brian Luxford, Dave Haywood, Sandra Smith.
APOLOGIES:
Mike Glennister, Mary Rodda, Suzanne Hession.
MINUTES OF 2021 AGM
These were accepted as published.
Moved Colleen Seconded Sonia, Passed
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Roger thanked members for the way we all pull together to achieve tasks such as maintenance and housekeeping. He and Paul removed the fluorescent light tubes, cleaned them and the fittings and replaced just one of each pair, which seems to be adequate for our needs.
He noted that increased active membership means that we have progressed from 2 – 2 ½ tables up to 4 ½ - 5 tables per playing session.
That the President’s Report be accepted,
Moved John Seconded Colleen, Passed
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Opening Balance @ 1/7/2021: $2267.95
Plus Receipts - $6133.15
Less Expenses- $5020.74
Bank Balance @ 30/6/2021: $2267.95
Term Deposit- $5082.95 (matures 28/5/2023 @ 1% with Bendigo Bank)
Yvonne noted that attempts had been made to reduce our electricity bill e.g. reducing the lighting tubes. She also pointed out that WCC had not charged rates for the Covid period, and that they mow the nature strip free of charge
Moved: Yvonne McLaughlin Seconded Ian.
John Witte then took the chair for:
ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS
All of last year’s office bearers were happy to continue in their positions, thus being :
President Roger Dadd
Vice President Sonia Bihun
Secretary Jan Kelly
Treasurer Yvonne McLaughlin
GENERAL BUSINESS:
- It was proposed that at this AGM of 2022 Marie Wallis should be elevated to Life Membership of the Wangaratta Bridge Club. Carried with acclamation.
- The Vintage Car Club have ceased using our rooms, and removed all paraphernalia. However, Yvonne informed us that they left a donation of $50 and possibly their shed as well
Meeting closed for play at 7:00 pm.
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