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I am travelling, but just tried posting some info on NSWBA and was blown away with the results of the 2017 NSW <100MP Pairs Championships - has anyone else see it? Fantastic - so proud (again), congrats!

Results

Congratulations to our Marieta Borthwick and Heidi Colenbrander for winning the top prize of free entry and an ABF grant to attend the Restricted Butler Pairs at the Hobart ANC (5-6 Aug 2018). They earned the top non-handicapped score, with an amazing 76.79 in the second session.

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Now updated with our target climate range! A highly experienced director once confided that the hardest part of the job was the air conditioning decision. We seem to have our fair share of different opinions.

The committee discussed what could be done and concluded that we can never make everyone happy. Not only do different people feel the temperature, humidity and air movement differently, but the temperature and air movement can also vary within the clubhouse (and of course is dependent on which doors and windows are open).

To reduce but not eliminate the perhaps inevitable arguments the committee has adopted the following approach:

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Suzanne Cole is quite rightly looking as pleased as punch as she held the winning ticket for the Christmas raffle.

Susan Jensen managed to post this on our Club Facebook Group - and I have placed it here for the wider audience.

Looking for a way to help the bridge club communicate better? The Communications Team has some vacancies right now - maybe one of these would suit you:

1. Club Noticeboard Coordinator - Overall coordination of the club's noticeboards to make them as efficient a communication channel as possible - needs someone with a good visual layout sense, good organisation and interpersonal skills, and comfort with using emails and displaying and printing PDFs (including in colour).
2. Club Template Coordinator - Overall coordination of the club's stationery templates including bringing them up to date with the club's design guide - needs someone with a good visual layout sense, good Word and Excel skills, good organisation and interpersonal skills, and comfort with using emails.
3. Graphic Artist - Contribute to the design of ads, signs and banners as required - needs someone with graphic layout flair/experience, access to any necessary software, and comfort using emails.
4. Website Team Member - Edit and add material to the website as needed as part of a team - needs someone with comfort using computers and editing photos, with good organisation and interpersonal skills, with comfort using emails, and ideally the ability to respond to time critical needs - training/support provided.

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We rely on busy volunteers to sell our prepaid vouchers (PPVs).

On the whiteboard at the south end of the room is a list of the currently trained PPV volunteer sellers. Directors are able to ask any of these people to sell PPVs at a session of bridge. If none of these people are present, directors are able to sell PPVs too. The list is updated as the need arises so the one posted on the whiteboard is the most recent.

PPVs are $7 each if paying by cash with a special price of $65 for ten only if purchased by card/EFTPOS.

If there are any questions about PPVs please contact Cassandra Mitchell on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0421 764 300.

December was another busy month for Peninsula.

I went to New Zealand In November and had a wonderful 2 week trip. Whist I was cycling and kayaking, the new committee was working very hard to take on their new roles and ensure the continuing smooth operation of the Club. Renewing fees and distributing diaries began in December, and we are set for another year of bridge. 

A highlight of December was the Christmas party, which I was very sorry to miss. The room was full to capacity and a great time was had by all. Thanks to the many helpers and organisers, who together make these events possible. Thanks in particular to Gayle King who has come on to the committee this year and did a marvellous job of organising the event.

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Lynn Baker received her Australian Bridge Federation accreditation as a teacher in October 2017.

She follows in the footsteps of members Cath Whiddon, Sue Falkingham and Vickie Busteed who have also received accreditation.

There was some uncertainty about whether the Club will be open on New Year's Day. The answer is yes!

Cassandra Mitchell has kindly volunteered to direct the session, so if you wish to start the year on a bridge note please come along.