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Membership Forms


BOTE membership application:
Membership Application.pdf

Waiver of Liability:
Waiver of Liability.pdf

BOTE Reopening Waiver
Reopening Waiver.pdf

2025 BOTE Membership Renewal

The 2025 membership renewal is ongoing. Cost of renewal is $25 and this can be brought to any game and given to the Director or forwarded electronically to treasurer@bridgeontheedge.ca using the password Swilers.
New members should complete the application form. The link is above in membership forms.

Contact Board Members

A link has been established that will allow
members to send ONE (1) email message
that will be viewed by ALL Board Members:   
allboardmembers@bridgeontheedge.ca

Books for Loan

Library:The "Information" tab
above provides a list of bridge books.

Our Bridge Library has been updated
Our Bridge Library has been updated

                                    
Thanks to our generous donors, the Club, over the years, has been able to build a comprehensive collection of over a hundred bridge books on a variety of topics, past and present. The reorganization of the Library is complete and it  is now located on the Book Cart in the back room. Please remember to sign out any book you're taking.

Waiver of Liability
During the Covid crisis, our Club, like many, had a serious revenue shortage that threatened its very existence. We were able to withstand those extensive losses due to two main factors, first, previous Boards had wisely reserved a ‘rainy day’ contingency fund that allowed us to continue to pay our bills and second, we made serious financial cuts to our operating budget, including Director fees and the Manager’s salary, in order to survive the lean months.

Previously, when we had a strong, steady revenue stream, the Club carried extensive insurance to protect all its volunteers, Directors, teachers and the Club Manager from any personal liability, that might arise in the course of carrying out their duties. The insurance cost over $2,000 a year, significant for a small club. At the fall ‘22 AGM it was proposed and accepted by the Membership that this insurance be cancelled as a financial saving. It was agreed that the actual risks of sustaining personal injury from playing bridge were minimal and that we all could, as responsible adults, accept those risks collectively and individually.It was also decided to include a waiver of responsibility, to protect our staff and volunteers, in the conditions of Membership to reflect the lack of insurance coverage.All present members will be asked to sign the waiver and any new members will be asked to sign on joining. Should any member be unwilling to agree to such a waiver and wish to rescind their membership please notify us of this choice and we will refund their membership fees. 

Our new Waiver of Liability form is attached. Please take the time  to read it carefully.

Your 2022-23 Board of Directors
 
Scent-Free

Please remember that Bridge on the Edge is a scent-free bridge club. We have several members who are severely allergic to scent.

Welcome to Bridge On The Edge

Web Site

Welcome to the website of Bridge on the Edge, based in St. John's, NL, Canada.  In 2016 we became a player owned bridge club.  We support a respectful culture, both at the bridge table and in all BOTE communications, for the enjoyment and growth of all members.  

Please check with any Board member if you need additional information.

Members who want to use the member's functions (ie bookings etc), please ensure you've accessed the site using the bridgeweb link bridgewebs.com/onedge/.

Milestones and Supervised Play Booklet

Milestones
Just a quick reminder to please sign up for our Milestones event by Friday 23rd if you plan to attend. All are welcome as we celebrate your fellow club member’s accomplishments. If you plan to play in the Open Game following the Milestones event that is a separate event and you should also sign up for that. 

Supervised Play Lessons Booklet 
The information presented in the lessons taught by Tom at Supervised Play in 2024-25 has been typed up, printed as a booklet and is now available for purchase. Cost will be $10. These will be available at the Supervised Play sessions starting Monday 19th. Bring along extra cash and get yours soon. They are well worth it! 

See you at the club! 

PS  In recognition of our members' accomplishments there will no table fees collected on the 26th at Supervised Play or the Open game 

Congratulations to our Members
Congratulations to our Members

Congratulations to our members on achieving new levels

Janet Hannaford - Advanced NABC Masters

Madonna Wadden - Advanced NABC Masters

 

A Little Bridge Humour to brighten your day!!

I played bridge with   . . . . . .

  1. a guy who delivered the mail. He was particularly interested in post-mortems.
  2. a dentist. It was like pulling teeth. 
  3. with a lawyer. Couldn't wait to get to the bar.
  4. with a chiropractor. He got all bent out of shape.
  5. a magician. He made our chances of winning disappear.
  6. with a chef. It was a recipe for disaster.
  7. a hockey player. Thin ice all the way.
  8. a choreographer . It was a beautifully orchestrated defeat.
  9. a botanist. Our partnership was in full bloom.
  10. a pianist. We hit a sour note.
  11. a geologist.Our wins were rock-solid.
  12. a surgeon. Our play was a cut above.
  13. a travel agent. What a trip!
  14. a psychologist. Never mind!
  15. a librarian. She found the club too noisy.
  16. an architect. It was a blueprint for disaster.
  17. a firefighter. He was half lit.
  18. a  baker. We didn't knead anything.
  19. a meteorologist. The forecast was gloomy.
  20. a veterinarian. We had a "ruff" time.
  21. a journalist. The story didn't have a happy ending.
  22. a physicist. Our momentum was lost.
  23. a scientist. The experiment failed.
  24. a historian. We didn't learn from our mistakes.
  25. an engineer. Our bridge collapsed.
May Merriment

The merry month of May is upon us, with the promise of spring(?), imminent sunshine and leaves on the trees, imagine! Well let’s hope all that comes true as soon as possible, while we are waiting there is still lots happening at the bridge club. So some things you might like to know.  . .

Gold points. . . Will be available at the club on May 5th and 8th, 25% of the points won will be gold. It’s a great opportunity to get gold points close to home so sign up and show up! 

Annual Milestones Event

All club members are invited to attend our annual Milestones Celebration on Monday May 26th from noon to 1:00pm. During the past year we have had several club members achieve significant Milestones in their bridge journeys and we will celebrate these accomplishments.  Brian Shortall will MC the event and lunch time food will be served.  Everyone is welcome, however we ask that you please sign up on the website for the event by Friday May 23rd so we can order enough food. This is our Academy Awards event so please feel free to dress accordingly.  Our regular Open Pairs event will follow the celebration. 

Other Games

There will also be Club Championship games on May 19th, with IMP scoring,  May 22nd and May 26th with MP scoring. These games award above average points to those that achieve greatness, it could be you.  Our regular Open Games, Duplicate Light and Supervised play will continue throughout May, our last Supervised Play session for the summer will be held June 2nd. 

Our Wednesday trial game didn’t work out so well so that game is canceled until further notice. 

Thanks for your support and please sign up for Milestones if you’re planning to come. 

See you at the club! 

What's Happening in May
What's Happening in May

Monday
Supervised Play 9:30am- Noon

Open Pairs 1:00pm

Thursday 
Open Pairs 1:00pm
99ers-Duplicate Light 1:00pm
 

Education
Education

This winter we’re offering lots of Education opportunities.  Beginners, Supervised Play and Bridge Essentials. Let us know if there is anything you would like to see taught or that you’d like to teach.  Please contact your Education Committee at Education@bridgeontheedge.ca

Mentoring
Mentoring

For members interested in improving their game through a mentoring program please contact Wanda Lundrigan at wandagail.wl@gmail.com for details and assignment of a mentor

Calendar
19th May 2025
Supervised Play
9:30 AM
  (Partner?)
19th May 2025
Mon Afternoon - Club Championship-IMP scoring
1:00 PM
Director: Shakti Chandra
Dealer: Jonathan Cook
Table Set Up: Fran Cook
  (Reservations)
22nd May 2025
Thur Afternoon- Club Championship
1:00 PM
Director: Brian Collins
Dealer: Anne Hughes
Table Set Up: Marguerite Noonan
  (Reservations)