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Titchfield Bridge Club
(http://www.hants.gov.uk/titchfieldbc)
Committee Meeting held 14th July 2008
The Meeting was opened by the Chairperson at 5.30 p.m.
In attendance. Gina Hunt-Chairperson, Neville Vernon-Treasurer, Jean Pike-Secretary, Jim Sherman-Competition Secretary, Pat Lee-Membership Secretary, Susan Poole-Community Centre Representative & David Hunt.
Apologies. None.
Minutes of the last meeting held 17th March 2008.
The minutes were accepted unanimously.
Matters Arising. None.
Chairperson’s Report.
Gina said that many club members continue to be interested in the proposed EBU arrangements.The EBU main committee have voted in favour of their proposals and she believed our Club should wait until everything is cast in stone before making decisions regarding our future.
At a recent HIOW meeting a vote for the Chairman was equally divided and the matter was resolved by John Carter casting the deciding vote in his favour over Keith Palmer. A form of African diplomacy.
Attendance on Club nights are steady with roughly 20 tables a week participating.
Gina regretfully announced the death of Gwen Pye, a past member. Several club ladies attended her funeral which was held locally.
Her continued thanks went to the Committee members for maintaining our various activities and particular thanks to our President for his directing and to Jim for the prompt presentation of our results.
Treasurer's Report.
Our Deposit Account stands at £2,586.48 and the Current Account is in credit £16.38. The Treasurer also holds £85.50 cash in hand.
Estimated hire charges from August are £1498.11.
| Period | 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 |
| Subscriptions | £3,640 | £3,672 |
| Bank Interest | £44.82 | £59.06 |
| Visitor's Fees (end of June) | £312 | £376 |
Membership Secretary’s Report.
We currently have 85 members compared to 84 last year; 6 members did not renew their membership and 7 new members have joined. A new phone list will be produced shortly and placed on the notice board.
Competition Secretary’s Report.
The Summer BGB Simutaneous Pairs will be held on Monday 28th July 2008.
The club beat Newbury in the final of the Basingstoke Cup.
Community Centre Representative's Report.
Susan reported that she had heard from the Centre Manageress that some difficulties are occurring as a result of club members arriving in the room as early as 6.30 pm. We only have the room booked from 6.45 pm which is a concession to the Bridge Club of 15 minutes.
Members should note that it is very much in our own interest for individuals not to enter the premises, for what ever reason, before our allotted time.
Any Other Business.
(a) David raised the question of the direction of the “Sit Out Pair” when a sit out is required. The perception is that it is always E/W that suffers. Jim explained that it is for the Director to determine the direction of the “sit out” and over time it should evenly divide between N/S and E/W. However as no records are held of “Sit Out” directions it falls to the Director and his memory to determine the direction on the night. The movement chosen depends upon the number of tables, whether a one winner or two winner movement is required and the need to accommodate a late arrival. The age of our membership means we tend to use movements giving the greatest number of stationary seats.
(b) Bill will be away for a number of weeks from 21st July and volunteers are required to direct in his absence. Please contact Jim with dates you are available if you would like to direct on one or two evenings.
(c)Susan spoke about the annual health and safety review taking place of the premises. Concern was expressed about the hot water urn. Jim said that modern premises use a fixed instantaneous hot water heater usually mounted above a sink. In the Titchfield kitchen next to the bridge room a Heatrae Sadia Supreme 140 would be ideal.
Meeting closed at 6.45 p.m.
Date of next meeting Monday 17th November 2008 at 5.45 p.m.
