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The link for the meeting is:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83995464650?pwd=Q3Q3Y08yZGZuaUlkT0xqT2xHUFhkUT09

Meeting ID:     839 9546 4650
Passcode:       743848

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Notice is given that this meeting will take place as stated above. This Extraordinary General Meeting is called following the failure to achieve a quorum at the Annual General Meeting called on 20th September. In accordance with our constitution, this meeting must be held 28-42 days following an aborted meeting.  It is extremely important that this meeting takes place and a quorum achieved to enable us to conduct our formal business of electing our new chairman and committee and to make changes to the constitution. In order to ensure this meeting achieves a quorum we have instituted a signup sheet. Please signup to attend the EGM and enable us to carry out the formal business of the Association  (click here..).
Robert Teesdale
HBA Secretary

For the Zoom connection details and the Officers' Reports & supplementary documents, click here..  Please remember that the clocks change the previous night - don't get caught out! 

Nomination for Officers and Committee members & Motions for Debate

No additional nominations or motions have been received. There are two proposals for changes to the constitution submitted by the committee.

Constitution Change
There are two proposals for separate changes to the constitution. 

1. Amend paragraph 3.5 to allow electronic banking. The amendment is shown in red in draft attached.
2. An amendment to add two paragraphs to Section 2 of the Schedule. These paragraphs make clear the HBA’s role in any disciplinary matters occurring in its member clubs. The added paragraphs are shown in red on page 5 of the draft document.

The HBA extends a warm welcome to our new members from Hartsbourne Country Club, the second Herts club to affiliate to the EBU in recent weeks. 

The HBA extends a warm welcome to our new members from Sheering Bridge Club who have recently affiliated to the EBU. 

Online classes for Beginners and Improvers are commencing this autumn! The Welwyn and Watford clubs are offering courses and they would be delighted to welcome new students from across the county - click here for more details.

In addition to many Hertfordshire clubs are providing on line bridge, the HBA has also become a Virtual Club and has launched some new bridge opportunities as listed below. These are available to all Herts members.

This event is the annual HBA charity competition. As not all clubs will be able to hold their usual club heat this year and to try and maximise their contribution to charity, the HBA has decided to make three of our Sunday monthly Open Pairs events heats for the Marjorie Lukyn. The relevant dates are July 12th, September 13th and November 8th.

The contribution to charity from club heats is £2 per player and to maintain this amount, the entry fee will be 6 BB$.  

Players can compete in as many heats as they like, with the top 50% from each heat eligible to enter the final in March next year.

Due to Coronavirus, HBA Face-to-Face events are being suspended until further notice and all sessions noted below will be online on BBO.

Open Pairs 
These are 18 board Pairs competitions held on the second Sunday of every month at 15.00.  Entry will be on the day via BBO in the usual way with a cost of 3BB$. A partner will be needed.

7 High Pairs 
On the fourth Sunday of every month, starting at 15.00 HBA will host a 15 board Pairs competition for players whose NGS is no higher than 7. Playing 15 boards will allow for a slightly slower pace of play.  NB  It is necessary to pre-register for these competitions by sending an e mail to ajwo56@hotmail.com. You only need to do this once and then you are eligible for all the HBA NGS7 events.

Extraordinary General Meeting Sunday 25th October at 12:00

For more information, click here..

Mixed Pairs - Friday October 30^th at 7:00pm

A 24 board session with a 15 minute break at the half way stage.  Click here.. for details and entry forms.

Club Champions Cup - Friday November 13^th at 7:00pm

A 24 board session with a 15 minute break at the half way stage.  Click here.. for details and entry forms.

Many Herts clubs are now running open sessions, available to all HBA members. These include Teaching, Gentle Duplicates aimed at newcomers & improvers and normal duplicate events.  Click here.. for the details.

Surrey is staging a Blue Pointed pairs event with qualifying on 14th November and the final on the 15th.

For links to other counties' websites - click here