Hi Folks,

               I have been asked by some of our club secretaries to clarify the affiliation payment to CBAI in order to be playing online in a Virtual Club.

CBAI asked each club this year to pay an affiliation fee of €10 per member based on last year's membership number. 

This affiliation fee of €10, when it is paid, means that the player, this year, is an affiliated member of CBAI and is also permitted to play online in their home club Virtual Club or in any other CBAI Virtual Club which allow outside members to play. Some clubs have a policy whereby in order to play on their Virtual Club, one that allows outside players, all players must have paid €10, whilst other Virtual Clubs will check that the outside player has paid an affiliation in their home club and then allow them to play.

What is important is where a Virtual Club allows outside players to play that the Manager makes sure that the player has paid an affiliation to the CBAI through their home club. This you will appreciate is to prevent players not affiliating to CBAI this year, however, wanting to play online in a CBAI Virtual club.

An important point to remember is that from December 1st the CBAI affiliation returns, as in previous year's, to €12.50 per member.

When paying your affiliations you can as in other year's forward your affiliations to me. The affiliation payment this year up to November 30th is €11, i.e. €10 to CBAI and €1 to the North Eastern Region. As mentioned above from 1st December the affiliation payment will be €13.50, i.e. €12.50 to CBAI and €1 to the North Eastern Region.

Kind regards,

Seamus

Associated Bridge Clubs of Drogheda     

Re: Play re-commencement                   13-September-2020

Dear Members,

            The ABCD Covid sub committee met on Friday evening and went through all the CBAI and HSE Guidelines and Protocols. It was agreed that the Centre is in full compliance with these requirements and they voted unanimously in favour of a limited return to ‘Live’ play commencing Tuesday 22nd September. Kathleen Healy has been nominated as ABCD’s Covid Officer.

            Some of the points that were clarified were as follows;

• There would be a limit of 50 players including the TD allowed on any given session.
• We will recommence play over a phased sequence initially run by ABCD
  1. Phase 1; we will play on two nights per week Tuesdays and Thursdays on a pre book basis.
  2. Phase 2; if numbers allow we will increase the number of nights and give priority to the clubs normally associated with that night.
  3. Phase 3; When clubs are confident that they have enough of their members playing the club can take over and run their club as normal.
  4. Phase 4 if numbers are increased by HSE we may return to ‘Normal’ Bridge.    
• All guide lines and recommendations will be followed.
• With regards ventilation it was explained that there is no air-conditioning system in the centre, air conditioning systems are not preferred as they use recycled air. The Centre does have a Ventilation system which both brings fresh air into the building and also removes air to keep a circulation going. The ventilation system when turned on fully gives 6 air changes every hour in the room and therefore it has been agreed that the ventilation fans will be left turned on continuously during play.
• Players can book their game by calling or texting Cathrina Bellew on 086 8462520, giving your name and what night Tuesday or Thursday you want to book. All players will be given fair opportunity on bookings.
• A self-declaration form must be complete by each player on their first night of play. There is a link to this form on the left side column of the web site, if you can print and complete this form prior to coming this would help, forms will also be available on the night.

Some DO’s and DON’Ts

• Players don’t attend if they feel unwell, or fall into travel or quarantine restrictions.
• Please don’t congregate in groups either inside or outside the building.
• During play don’t move to next table until the TD instructs you to do so.
   Do bring personal sanitizer for use between rounds
• Do bring correct Table money €6 to avoid requiring change, also bring your own pen, but minimise personal belongings
• Do wear a mask or visor, light weight visors will be available to purchase on the night at €5 each.
• Do please be seated and ready to play at no later than 07:25 for a 7:30 start.

NOTE: The bridge Centre will be open from 3:00 to 4:00 next Sunday 20^th if you would like to see the changes in place. Photos below.

Club President Eileen Ferns

Presenting the Star & Crescent Cup 

To the Winners Patsy Gibney & Maura Hand

Star and Crescent Bridge Club

President Eileen Ferns Presenting 

a Cheque €3515 to

Ann Shortt of Alzheimers Drogheda

from our recent Bridge Charity Night

Congratularions to 

Frank Davey on winning the

Joan Kieran Memorial Sheild with his partners

and Martin T.O'Brien on winning the A Teams

with his partners 

Mellifont Cup

Team Of Four

Holders:   Christy Tierney, Deirdre Reid

Pamela MacMahon & John Haughey

with club President Eileen Ferns

Donated by: Mrs. Noreen McGuinness.

OFFICERS 2019 - 2020 SEASON

 President: Eileen Ferns

President Elect: Deirdre Reid

Hon. Secretary: Dave Doherty

Hon. Treasurer: Mariah Cooney

Tournament Director: Peter Byrne (086 8049531)

Points Secretary: Deirdre Smyth. 

Winner of the Individual Competition 2019

Milne Cup

Sinead Kennedy presenting the Cup

are Marie Milne & Peter Milne

Bank of Ireland Player of the Year  

Winner Peter Byrne receiving the

Bank of Ireland Player of the Year Cup

from Club President Elect Eileen Ferns,

Club Secretary Dave Doherty, & Club Treasurer Brenda Walker 

Winners of the Team of 4 in Balbriggan 2019

 Brendan Byrne, Maura Hand,  Patsy Gibney & Ken Walsh,

with Balbriggan Bridge Club President  Maria McGrath

Mary Delaney & Michael McDonnell 

Having retained the Pairs Championship

Receiving their Prize from Club President 

Frank Davey 

Congratulations to the WINNERS

of The COOPER CUP 2019

Dr. FRANK DAVEY, EILEEN DAVEY,

BRENDAN BYRNE & PARTNER

with CBAI President PETER  O'MEARA

Congratulations to

Lough Ramor Cup Winners 

Dr. Frank Davey & Eileen Davey

with Virginia Bridge Club President

WINNERS of the REGIONAL MEN'S PAIRS

Frank Davey & Sean Newcomen

With Regional President Margaret Hanlon

Winners of the Noel Grimes Trophy 2019

Maura Hand & Patsy Gibney​​​​​

and Sheila Grimes Presenting the trophy

Club President Dolores Martin

Winners of the Presidents Prize 2019

Marie Milne & Margaret O'Kane

receiving their Prize from

Club President Dr.Frank Davey

Winners of Intermediate Congress 2019

Martin T. O'Brien & Paul Brennan

with CBAI President Peter O'Meara

40th Anniversary Christmas Social

Star & Crescent Bridge Club 

Last Competitive bridge night for the members

in St Vincent de Paul Trinity Street

having played there for the past 21 years

all looking forward to the new season in the

new ABCD Bridge centre in the Fairgreen

Attending the Launch of the Milne Cup  

Peter Milne, Marie Milne with Dave Doherty Secretary,

Laura Burke outgoing President, Brenda Walker Treasurer

Frank Davey President

Format for this new competition to follow 

Looking forward to the new season in our new Bridge Centre

Carmel Conroy

Receiving Birthday Wishes

from Club President Ann O'Brien