Chairman's Corner

No.16, March, 2008

We are nearing the end of the long process of changing the NSWBA constitution so that affiliated NSW Clubs can directly elect four representatives to the NSWBA Council. They will replace the three councillors previously appointed by the Federation of Affiliated Bridge Clubs.

The NSWBA is now asking Clubs for nominations as Special Councillors. It is worth quoting from the letter recently sent to clubs.

The new representatives will represent four Zones of NSW (Northern, South/Western, Metropolitan and Outer Metropolitan – click here for details).

Nominees must be endorsed in writing by the President or Secretary of an affiliated bridge club in their region. A club may only nominate one candidate.

Each nominee must be a current financial member of an affiliated club in their region, and must consent to nomination in writing (for one region only).

The NSWBA plans to install teleconferencing services so elected nominees can participate in meetings by telephone without travelling to Sydney.

Nominations must be delivered to the NSWBA no later than Friday 21 March 2008. We urge clubs to take this opportunity to give your region a voice on the NSWBA Council!!

Bruce Neill
Chairman NSWBA