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 McIlrath | Hunter Central Coast Zonal Councillor |
Philip Glover | Western Zonal Councillor |
Vince Cariola | Metropolitan West Representative |
Ian Lisle | Metropolitan South-East Representative, Tournament Directors |
Louis Koolen | Central Coast Representative |
Marjorie Askew | Far North Representative |
Philip Houlton | Mid North Coast Representative |
Karen Creet | Far South Coast Representative |
Marie Pickering | South Coast Representative |
Stephen Brabyn | Southern Highlands Representative |
Marelle Irvine | Central West-Mountains Representative |
Alan Bustany | Co-opted member, Online Pairs League |
Dagmar Neumann | ABF Delegate |
Rob Ward | ABF 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 |