Newsletter - 24 November 2023
In our newsletter this week...
- President's Message
- Barnados Christmas Giving Tree Appeal
- Christmas Gift Vouchers for Beginner's Lessons
- Christmas Raffles
- Annual Membership renewal for 2024
- Name Badges
- Upcoming Sessions and Events
- Saturday F2F Bridge Sesions
- Ian Morison
President's Message
At the committee meeting on Tuesday evening, it was commented that CBC has a reputation of being very tolerant of unacceptable behaviour at the bridge table. If any member believes they are being badly treated at table, there is a process that can be followed to remedy any situation.
Initially bring the matter to the attention of the Director. If they are unable to reach a resolution, or believe the matter needs to be remedied by the recorder, there will be a report made and the matter will be conciliated by one of the club recorders. There is never a situation that should be tolerated if there is inappropriate words or behaviour happening while playing bridge.
It is approaching the festive season and time for us to decorate the Barry Turner room and construct the Christmas tree ready to receive gifts for the charity Barnados. If you have time after Wednesday morning bridge next week we would appreciate help in bringing the festive spirit alive within CBC.
Tim Mather
From the Committee:
There has been a fantastic response from members to the request for your views on what could be done to enhance the building and Club. The Committee is currently considering the responses received and will advise members in early January regarding what will be proposed for members to consider.
Barnados Christmas Giving Tree Appeal
The CBC has a tradition of present giving at Christmas. This year, we will reprise our support of Barnados.
Barnados is an Australian charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable children in need.
If you wish to support them please bring gifts for the giving tree such as:
- presents for teenage boys 14-18 yrs (e.g., gift vouchers for movies, JB HIFI, Westfield, clothing and sports stores) - Unwrapped
- food such as Christmas puddings, chocolates and other non-perishables including tinned food, jam and Milo
More information about Barnardos can be found here.
Christmas Gift Vouchers for Beginner's Lessons
Our next beginners classes commence on Wednesday evening 31 January and Friday morning 2nd February 2024. Why not give a gift voucher to friends and families this Christmas introducing them to the wonderful world of Bridge? Each voucher will cost $69 and will be available to purchase from 1st December at the office.
Course overview: 6x weekly lessons
Includes everything you need to learn- textbook, detailed notes, and 3 free vouchers for 'supervised play' after completion.
- Wednesdays: 7pm - 9pm January 31- March 6
- Fridays: 10am - 12pm February 2 - March 8
Christmas Raffles:
As per tradition you can purchase a Christmas raffle ticket for $2 each or 3 tickets for $5.
The first prize is a hamper, 2nd is a cake and 3rd is crackers.
The raffles and prizes are located on the table in the main room.
Christmas Decoration Working Bee - Volunteers Needed
The CBC is getting into the festive season starting with decorations for the Barry Turner Room, including a Christmas Tree.
There will be a short working bee held on Wednesday 29th November after the morning session at 1:00 PM.
Please let the Managers know if you will be able to assist.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Community Rewards Doubled for November
The Canberra Bridge Club is a part of the Canberra Southern Cross Club Community Rewards Program. During the month of November the CSCC is doubling their Commnunity Rewards.
That means that our club will earn 15c for every $1 Members spend on eligible food and beverages across the Southern Cross Clubs. If you are a member of the Southern Cross club please don't forget to nominate the Canberra Bridge Club as your rewards program recipient.
Annual Membership Renewal for 2024
The Annual Membership renewal request for 2024 has been emailed to all current members.
Please reply to the email and ask for your membership renewal fee to be taken out of your CBCpay account.
Alternatively if you need to pay cash or can't reply to the email, please ask the director for a membership renewal consent form and pay the director, not the office.
*** Please note that your latest statement might not reflect the renewal fee deduction until it gets processed.
Summer Festival of Bridge
This is one of Australia’s top bridge championships and is held in Canberra from Tuesday Jan 9th to Sunday Jan 21st. There are events for all levels so come along and be part of it. You might even win a national event!
Some of the events include the following.
Novice events <100 masterpoints
- Novice MP Swiss Pairs: Wed 10th to Thu 11th - $260
- One day Novice Teams (Discounted entry available, see below): Fri 12th - $260
- Novice Swiss Pairs: Sat 13th to Sun 14th - $290
Novice Players can play in the restricted events as well.
Restricted events
- National Life Master Teams <1000: Tue 9th to Thu 11th - $870
- 500/750 Swiss Pairs (Separate events for <500 and <700): Sat 13th to Sun 14th - $290
- Under 750/300 (Separate events for <300 and <750): Mon 15th to Wed 17th - $870
How to enter
As this is a national event you need to enter via myABF.com.au. You will need to sign up using your ABF number. If you have any problems, please contact Jodi Tutty.
Discounted Novice Events
Canberra Bridge Club members have the opportunity to enter Novice Teams on 12th January at the discounted price of $130 (50% of the normal price). Please let us know if you need teammates or partners. We are putting together teams.
Please note that the Novice Pairs were very popular so we no longer have any discounted spots left. However you can still enter the event at myABF.
SFOB Partnership desk:
For all partnership enquiries (not related to the Discounted Novice Events) please contact Perelle Scales.
Perelle will be able to help you if you are looking for a partner or team mates to play at the Summer Festival. She is also looking for people who can substitute for a player at the last minute, let her know if you are available. If you are called in to substitute you will get to play for free!
Name Badges
If you would like to order a metallic name badge please let the office know. The last order for 2023 will be put through at the end of this month.
Each badge costs $20 and can be taken out of your CBCpay account.
Upcoming Sessions and Events
Will Jenner-O'Shea Youth Training Days
The last youth training day for 2023 hosted by Will Jenner-O'Shea is on Sunday 26 November.
The idea is to continue the format from previous Youth Days starting at 11am (with a lunch break) and finishing around 3pm.
These sessions are available to anyone under 30 for free. If there are “Youth” who are not too far on the other side of 30, they will also be very welcome!
Please email Mary Tough if you are attending so we have an idea on numbers.
Venue: Canberra Bridge Club, 5-7 Duff Place, Deakin
Time: 11am-3pm
~Youth Bridge is Bridge’s future~
Christmas Pairs (Thursday evening):
- Dates: 7 and 14 December
- Time: 7.15pm
- Pairs event with teams (IMPs) scoring
- Fee: $15 members and non-members, $13 concession, $7.50 under 26
This will be our last Thursday evening competition for the year, from next year our Thursday night competitions will be moved to Tuesday nights.
Saturday F2F Bridge Sessions
Good News! The Committee has decided to continue the Saturday afternoon face to face bridge at the club. The next session will run on the 2nd of December as tomorrow we have Will Jenner's workshop. So please join us on Saturday the 2nd of December 1pm for even more bridge for those who can't get enough.
Note: The RealBridge will also continue to run as per usual on Saturdays.
Supervised Lessons
These happen on Wednesdays from 7pm, or Fridays from 9.30am.
- 29 Nov/1 Dec: Weak 2 openings
- 6/8 Dec: Strong 2C opening
- 13/15 Dec: Slam bidding, Blackwood.
Ian Morison
If you would like to read Ian's article please press the link below
Lighter Moments
Tamara Cutcliffe has recently visited Japan and had the chance of playing a game at the Yotsuya Bridge Club in Tokyo. Very interesting read and great photos Tamara!
Have a great weekend!
Elizabeth (for Elizabeth and Amik)
