Stourbridge Institute Bridge Association

Minutes of Committee Meeting of 11th September 2024

Present: Linda Wright, Georgina Lineker, James Taylor,

Gavin Tringham, Margaret Hanson, Glo Jackson, Peter Adams

Apologies: Fiona Hahn

Minutes of the Committee Meeting of 10^th July 2024 were approved online

Costings for Tablets and Bridgemates

Margaret and Fiona have carried out a detailed investigation into the possibility of replacing our bridgemates with tablets.

Peter Adams queried the need for change but JT pointed out that tablets are multi-purpose and mass produced and so are up to date and cheaper than bridgemates

MH said that, unlike Bridgemates, the results on a tablet can be easily seen by everyone at the table and there are clear instructions about moving to the next table.

LW was concerned about the organization of when and where the tablets would be charged but MH said that using multi-chargers would make this easier.

Arcscorer is a sister company to Scorebridge and could supply the whole package.

In order to evaluate the system it was decided that Arcscorer should be invited to give us a demonstration. It was also agreed that if we decide to go ahead with the new system, we should ask if SISC are prepared to contribute to the cost. 

Chairman’s Report

• Linda thanked Peter for attending the meeting.
• Our next Social Bridge will not now be on Saturday September 21^st but on  Saturday November 2^nd  with High Tea being taken about half way through the event.
• There will be bridge in the restaurant on 27^th September.
• Master Point promotions
  • Fiona Hahn        Local Master
  • Ken Smith          Area Master
  • John Salisbury    Club Master

Secretary’s Report

• EBU
  • Updates from Aylesbury are all available on the EBU website
  • Members are to receive an email after each game submitted to the EBU. This email will contain info on master points, NGS impact and stats on attendance and performance compared to other club members
•  WCBA
  • Our club will receive 30 packs of cards from the EBU to be distributed by WCBA
• Members lists/records – updated by JT

Treasurer’s Report            

• Financial Report – Up to date

Media Co-ordinator’s Report

• Details of our next Bridge Social will be emailed to members
• Our website – Up to date

Rota Co-Ordinator’s Report

• We are hoping to recruit more duplimators, directors and scorers

Competitions Secretary’s Report

• Forthcoming Events

Tuesday November 12^th Teams.    No Host Pair so need to come as a team

To be announced

Resources Co-ordinator’s Report

• Movement cards have been laminated

Any Other Business

Date of next meeting

•  Wednesday November 6^th at 8pm