Stourbridge Institute Bridge Association
Minutes of the Committee Meeting 25th March 2026
Present: Linda Wright, Georgina Lineker, James Taylor, Margaret Hanson, Fiona Hahn, Gavin Tringham.
Apologies: Glo Jackson
Minutes of the Committee meeting 14th January 2026 were approved on line.
Matters arising:
Staining of side tables awaiting Eric Buchanan’s availability.
GJ booked room for social bridge event on 18/4/2026.
Glen Walker has attended director training course and awaits result.
Updating honours board. JT to speak to Carl.
Chairs report
The Thursday group have paid £50 to have 4 green beige underclothes made up from an old snooker cloth. They have also purchased a large tea pot.
The second half of the 20 week course run by David Philpot has started.
GL, MH and LW to meet to plan catering for the social event.
Secretaries report
EBU communications have been circulated
EBU membership has increased from 48p to 50p whilst the Worcestershire County Bridge fee has reduced from 4 to 2p leaving our payment at 50p per each person’s table money
Treasurers report
Balance is approaching the level planned to be able to meet a failure of the Duplimator.
JT to approach Sally Johnson to ask her to produce our audit report.
Mary Stevens Hospice have thanked the club for the Christmas party donation.
Reports of the Media Co-ordinator, Rota Co-ordinator, Head Director, Club Rules Co-ordinator, Non Committee Executive and Resources Co-ordinator
No matters to report on.
Competition Secretaries Report
Consideration of a championship pairs competition will be raised at the AGM
Any Other Business
FH raised the position of the group of Institute members holding a Thursday afternoon bridge session. FH will liaise with the Thursday afternoon group and report back on their views
Date of next meeting: Wednesday May 6th
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