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We held a Committee Meeting on 15th April to discuss the results of Katie’s recent survey.
There were two significant outcomes.
- The first will be a trial additional daytime session.
- The second is a trial affiliation to the EBU.
Daytime Bridge
Enough people expressed some level of interest in attending a daytime session to justify having a trial run. We will need at least 3 tables on a regular basis to make the idea viable long-term.
We have chosen Thursday afternoons for the trial as this doesn’t clash with the other local clubs where a lot of our members play. Starting in September (exact date TBD) we will run a trial to the end of the year to confirm the actual level of interest.
Running an extra session every week will add to the load on our existing Directors/Scorers. In order to make it viable in the long run we need at least one, preferably two, people to come forward to learn how to direct and/or score. Training is available and the Club will fund any costs incurred in formal training via the EBU.
Please approach Ian for further information if you are willing to consider either role. Remember that a Duplicate event cannot take place without a Director and a Scorer.
Trial EBU Affiliation
The EBU are now offering a free trial period of affiliation so that clubs can try it out with no obligation to join. The Committee decided that we should take up this offer as Katie’s survey indicated that a majority of the Club might now favour joining. Accordingly, Ian has contacted the EBU to set the trial in progress.
Teaching News
Both classes will be finishing shortly. As in previous years we will be running duplicate bridge sessions on Tuesday evenings through the summer to help the students practice playing and familiarise themselves with duplicate play. All Club members are welcome to join in. I would, in fact, very much welcome a few regular players to come along and assist as mentors and to ensure full tables. Please contact Ian if you are willing to help.
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