Stourbridge Institute Bridge Association

Minutes of Committee Meeting of 10th September 2025

Present: Linda Wright, Georgina Lineker, James Taylor,

Gavin Tringham, Margaret Hanson, Fiona Hahn, Glo Jackson

Minutes of the Committee Meeting of 16^th July 2025 were approved online

Chairman’s Report

• Our next Social Bridge is on Saturday September 27^th
  • MH and FH reported
    • We have 14 pairs at the moment but will need the final numbers
    • Cakes and scones have been ordered
  • GL to prepare the smoked salmon sandwiches
  • Bottles of wine for prizes  
•  Linda has attended a meeting with SISC committee members. The SISC committee is aware that the recording of lettings and communication with the bridge section do need to improve.  An electronic calendar is being considered.
• FH to check with Elaine and Eric about refurbishment of the side tables.    
• Master Point promotions
  •  Linda 4* Master
  • Di Parkin Local Master

Secretary’s Report

• Our Christmas party will be on Friday December 12^th

• EBU
  • Deadline for Nicko entry is midday October 6^th
  • All updates from Aylesbury are available on the EBU website

Treasurer’s Report            

• Everything is up to date.    We currently have £6,000 in our account

Media Co-ordinator’s Report

• Dates and details of our social event and Christmas party will be emailed to members and put on our website

Rota Co-Ordinator’s Report

• The emergency boards duplimated by Gavin have been used.  The committee is very grateful to Gavin for his foresight in this matter
• Rotas are up to date to the end of September

Head Director’s Report

• Directors have been contacted about the amendment in the yellow book on a lead out of turn

Competitions Secretary’s Report

• GL and JT will contact Carl about additions to the honours board

Resources Co-ordinator’s Report

• LW informed the committee that a colour cartridge is now required for the printer.

Date of next meeting

•  Wednesday November 12^th at 8pm