Help Us Keep Our Club Running Smoothly

Hi everyone,

A big thank you to the volunteers who already help look after our club facilities — from handling repairs to liaising with our cleaners and contractors; their behind-the-scenes work keeps things running smoothly for all of us.

As the club continues to grow, we need to add a few more hands to that effort — not to replace anyone, but to make sure the workload is shared  and nothing falls through the cracks.

We're looking for:

- A few members to help with specific areas such as plumbing, electrical, appliances, or general handyman coordination
- One person to act as our facilities "point person" — someone the Board can go to with questions, who helps keep track of who's doing what (not a boss, just a friendly go-to contact)

Tasks that need covering off include:

* Coordinating plumbing, electrical, and handyman work with contractors
* Liaising with our cleaning contractors
* Keeping small and large appliances running smoothly
* Flagging facility issues to the Board President for the landlord
* Maintaining the key holder list
* Helping budget for larger facility projects
* Keeping the club tidy and clutter-free
* Liaising with the landlord on heat and air conditioning

No experience required — just a willingness to pitch in on the piece that interests you. Even an hour or two a month helps.

Interested, or just want to know more? Contact Diana Noel at dmnoel@rogers.com.

As always, original receipts should be submitted to our bookkeeper for reimbursement.

Thank you for helping keep our club a great place to play!”
 
Regards,

Claude 
President / Mississauga Oakville Bridge Club

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This week

Regular Games

Upcoming Events

Aug 24 -29:  NAP Qualifying Games - Last Chance 

Saturday Sept 5 and Monday Sept 7
Club will be closed  for Labour Day Sectional in Oakville
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EDUCATION

Please see the Education tab In the MOBridge website for details on upcoming lessons
Fall Beginner Lessons with Danielle and Ingrid
Fall  INTERMEDIATE  Seminars with Sally

 (it's on the Left Hand side)

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REMINDERS

CLUBHOUSE ETIQUETTE

• Please ensure that you are at the club at least 5 minutes before your game start time. If your partner is not there by then, please check to see if they are on their way.
• Please play nice in particular to newer or less experienced players. 
• As we are fast approaching cold and flu season (as well as Covid), We would like to remind people to stay home if you are sick. Masks are encouraged if you are at risk. We want everyone to stay well. 
• Please take a moment to look around and clean up after yourselves at the end of your game. The directors and your fellow members will be most appreciative of your efforts.  Thank you.

Under Law 74 of The Laws of Bridge - Conduct and Etiquette

• A Player shall maintain a courteous attitude at all times
• A Player should carefully avoid any remark or gesture that may cause annoyance or embarrassment to another player and/or interfere with their enjoyment of the game
• A Player should refrain from making gratuitous comments during the auction and play
• A Player should follow uniform and correct procedure in bidding, calling, and playing

ALLERGIES

• we are a fragrance/scents free facility.  Some people are very sensitive/ALLERGIC  to perfumes.
• we are a nut-free facility when buying or bringing in treats.  We have a number of people with severe allergies.  Even the smell of nuts can produce a severe anaphylactic response.

CELLPHONES
As a courtesy to all participants in the game, players are expected to turn their phones to Silent mode, Vibrate mode, or Off during the game. Turning sound to zero is insufficient. Phones may be looked at between rounds (not during play). Speak to the director, if you have exceptional circumstances.

PAYMENT

You can always use your purchased "Prepaid" cards to play, but if you are not a member for the current year, there is an extra $4.00 game fee, plus any additional for Special Games.

Please note that you can pay at the Club by CASH, DEBIT CARD or CHEQUE (Cheque must be made out to Mississauga-Oakville Community Bridge Club (no abbreviations accepted by the bank).

When playing, at least one of the pair MUST be keeping score on a scoresheet and it is a MUST that each partnership have a completed Convention Card (both F2F & Virtual).  If you show up as a single please have a completed Convention Card with you.

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