No.37, October, 2011

Chairman's Corner

Two items of possible interest for all clubs are worth repeating.

Firstly, in the last issue of the Newsletter, I announced that the NSWBA was working with the ABF and other States and Territories to arrange Management Liability Insurance covering all affiliated clubs. This is now in place, so clubs may wish to cancel any other policy they may have and seek a refund. I am delighted we can help protect the officials, many of them volunteers, who give their time to bridge clubs across NSW.

Also I would like to mention another possible source of assistance for clubs. The James O’Sullivan Trust honours the memory of a former president of the ABF, and may provide loans to assist clubs. Details are on the ABF web site and enquiries should be directed to the Secretariat of the ABF.

Finally, as I write, the Spring Festival of Bridge is just finishing. Randwick Racecourse has turned out to be a brilliant home. Next year during refurbishment of Randwick, we will stay with the theme and hold the event at Canterbury Racecourse. I think that will also be wonderful … put it in your diaries!

Bruce Neill
Chairman NSWBA

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