From the Committee
Readers will remember from an article last month that some members, especially some of our newer members, have expressed some concerns about difficulties progressing between sections.
A brainstorming meeting was held on 7 January which helped identify the pluses and minuses with the four general options that have been identified.
You are invited to read the post-meeting summary paper of these options and, of course, provide any feedback on any option's strengths or weaknesses - these can be provided to me at
We have come a fair way in helping our disabled or mobility challenged players play at the club, including providing more nearby parking (thanks to Meals on Wheels) at our large day-time sessions and ensuring stationary seating wherever possible during our sessions.
But we are not yet perfect. There are times when non-disabled drivers are using the disabled parking spaces directly outside the club-house. You might think this unimportant for a small session, such as a night or supervised session. But it is still against the law and if you were to cause a disabled person difficulties you would feel bad... So please respect the provisions made for the disabled among us!
This is a busy time of the year for Peninsula Bridge Club (PBC) Membership renewals.
Many of our PBC Members have already renewed however there are some who have not yet paid their 2019 Annual Membership Fees.
You are invited to promptly renew your membership or maybe you know someone who needs a "gentle nudge" to renew.
Members, delegation holders and other volunteers may be interested in the insurance cover the Club holds.
TBIB (Tony Bembrose Insurance Brokers) provides a full brokering service to the Australian Bridge Federation, State Associations, affiliated Clubs and members. Currently the ABF has arranged three main forms of insurance through TBIB and NSWBA affiliated bridge clubs such as Peninsula are automatically covered under these policies. See the ABF website http://www.abf.com.au/about-abf/insurances/ for full details.
A quick summary of these polices follows (taken from NSWBA Insight Issue 4):
It might be time to refresh our website. How could we make it better?
If you have views on this - and please do - then
You might like to be involved going forward - contributing ideas and stories for the website and its twin sister the monthly newsletter. We have roles where you can contribute - whether as a writer or someone comfortable with computers or image editing.
David Farmer
We hope you have an enjoyable Christmas break with family and friends.
For those that will miss - or are already missing - their regular bridge sessions we want to remind you of our sessions over the Christmas - New Year week:
How many will play on Christmas Eve?
The Committee has received indications of concern from some of our green section members who see difficulties progressing to more advanced playing at the club - in particular to other sections as they see the red section being generally "full".
We are aware that there are a range of issues involved affecting different members and intend to brainstorm possible improvements with the help of representatives from our sub committees and others who would represent these different aspects.
If you have any thoughts you would like to share, please send them to the President, Sarah Young, on
Dear all,
In December, we had a very successful and fun Xmas party. A big thanks as always to the team of helpers who made it all possible.
As the year draws to a close, I wish you and your families a happy Xmas and a peaceful New Year.
Happy bridging!
Sarah
