Chairman's Corner

No.15, January, 2008

Happy New Year.

At the AGM on 19 December, Alex Yezerski stepped down after three years as Chairman. The Association owes him a special vote of thanks for the outstanding effort and expertise he devoted to ensuring the NSWBA is on a sound course.

Unopposed as his successor, I remember Alex’s question when he first took on the job:"what do they know that I don’t?!" Answer: they just prefer playing bridge!

In fact we have an excellent Council. The five re-elected Councillors provide great experience and continuity. I am delighted to welcome the two new recruits, Marilyn Chadwick and Nick Rodwell.

With our great office staff and directors, we are well placed for the New Year.

Council’s priorities will include

•  Finalising the amalgamation with the FABC and holding elections for four Councillors to represent affiliated clubs across NSW. The three current FABC appointees will remain on Council until then. 
•  Pressing forward with a solution to our air conditioning needs. The technical shape of the solution is becoming clearer. The other major issue of course will be funding. Benefactors welcome! 
•  Later in the year, another “roadshow” for outer metropolitan clubs.

I look forward to our next major event, the Interstate Teams Selection, starting in early February. It will be very interesting to see how many elect to play Stage 1 on Wednesday nights!

Play well. Be lucky!

Bruce Neill
Chairman NSWBA