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NSWBA Committees

State Committee

The State Committee oversees all functions of the NSWBA that are concerned with State matters. Its primary goal is to promote bridge across NSW, emphasising not only the social aspects of bridge but also bridge as a mind sport. While noting that liaison with affiliated clubs is in the first instance via the Regional Representatives, the Committee aims to provide support for club activities and club administrators. The State Committee has overall responsibility for training of tournament directors; for liaison with the ABF Teaching Co-ordinator; and for the determination of grants payable to clubs and individuals under the State Grants Policy. It also oversees the production of the NSWBA publications, eCongress News and Insight.

Glenda Parmenter (Chairman)Northern Zonal Councillor and North Inland Representative
Catherine Chaffey (Secretary)Southern Zonal Councillor
John McIlrathHunter Central Coast Zonal Councillor
Philip GloverWestern Zonal Councillor
Vince CariolaMetropolitan West Representative
Ian LisleMetropolitan South-East Representative, Tournament Directors
Louis KoolenCentral Coast Representative
Marjorie AskewFar North Representative
Philip HoultonMid North Coast Representative
Karen CreetFar South Coast Representative
Marie PickeringSouth Coast Representative
Stephen BrabynSouthern Highlands Representative
Marelle IrvineCentral West-Mountains Representative
Alan BustanyCo-opted member, Online Pairs League
Dagmar NeumannABF Delegate
Rob WardABF Delegate

Events

The Events Committee organises all State Championships and all other events run by the NSWBA. It also negotiates the parameters for events conducted by the State body on behalf of the ABF, including tournaments such as the Spring Nationals and Coffs Coast Congress, as well as state-wide events such as the GNOT. In addition, the Committee selects NSW Representative Teams and Pairs as required.

Maurits van der Vlugt (Chairman)
Matthew McManus
Fraser Rew
André Korenhof
David Fryda
Alan Bustany
Julian Foster
Ronnie Ng
Kyna Foo
Stephanie Price
Pauline Gumby (observer)

Assets Committee

The purpose of the Assets Committee is to maintain the assets of the NSWBA, thus providing a safe and pleasant environment for bridge and any other purposes for which the premises are legitimately used. Its scope includes maintenance of the Sydney premises and liaison with the Owners Corporation; maintenance of Bridgemates, boards and playing cards for the forthcoming events; and overseeing the library and canteen.

Agnes Levine (Chairman)
Philip Halloran
Richard Thode