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Summer Drinks 2024 - Date for your Diary

This popular event for Members and Partners will be held on Tuesday 23rd July 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. with Lally & Alistair hosting. Details nearer the time.

Constitution
  1. The Club, which was founded in 1987, shall be called: Chew Valley Bridge Club
  2. The aim of the Club is to encourage the playing of duplicate contract bridge, both in the Chew Valley and in surrounding areas, and to provide playing facilities for members and visitors. The Club prides itself on being friendly and welcoming and all members and visitors are expected conform to this ethos. You should make bridge enjoyable for yourself, your partner, and your opponents. Fair play is expected at all times.
  3. The Club is affiliated to the English Bridge Union (EBU) and the Somerset Contract Bridge Association (SCBA).
  4. Bridge at the Club is played in accordance with the current edition of the 'The Laws of Duplicate Bridge' as promulgated by The World Bridge Federation.
  5. The current venue is the Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Lane, Chew Stoke, BS40 8XD. Bridge sessions are held each Thursday with play starting promptly at 7:00 p.m., subject to a summer break and availability of the venue.
  6. New members are welcome and after attending the Club three times as a visitor application can be made for membership. This involves completion of the Membership Application Form and payment of the Annual Subscription. Acceptance is normally automatic but the Officers have discretion regarding acceptance and are not obliged to give a reason for declining it.
  7. A member ceases to be a member immediately if they resign or one month after their Annual Subscription lapses.The Officers reserve the right to ask a member to leave the Club and are not obliged to give a reason.
  8. The Officers are elected at the Annual General Meeting and must be members of the Club. The Officers are the Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. The Treasurer, Secretary or a Committee Member may also be designated as Vice Chair.
  9. The Committee consists of the Officers together with any members elected to the Committee at the Annual General Meeting.
  10. The Club has a bank account which is operated by the Treasurer.
  11. General Meetings are held when necessary, or when requested in writing by at least 20% of the membership. The reason for the meeting must be stated.
  12. The Club accepts no responsibility for the property or belongings of any member or visitor whilst on the premises used by the Club.
  13. Chew Valley Bridge Club is a members' club. All members shall be equally responsible for any liabilities incurred by the Club during their time of membership. The Club maintains a Bridge Club Insurance Policy which covers against claims by members, visitors, or others, as well as giving cover for loss of equipment etc.
  14. Alterations, additions or amendments to this constitution must be approved at a General Meeting.

 

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