Camrose Team Selected.

The team selected to play to Wales in the first weekend of the 2012 Camrose on 6^th – 8^th January 2012 at Four Spires Hotel, Oxford, England is:

Paul Denning & Patrick Shields

Peter Goodman & Mike Pownall

John Salisbury & Mike Tedd

Non-playing captain Alan Stephenson

Reserve pair Dafydd Jones & Gary Jones

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Convention Cards of the Open Trialists may be viewed using this link Convention Cards

The current WBU Newsletter may be viewed here Newsletter 89 Summer 2011-2

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WALES WIN CAMROSE

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The December WBU Newsletter may be viewed here :- Newsletter 87 December 2010THe printed version has been distributed.

PRESIDENT’S QUARTERLY REPORT ONE SEPT 6TH

Has it really been 4 months? What have I been doing in this time? Well it feels like lots but achievement wise it has been less than I wanted

A lot of time is spent on answering a range of e mails, on issues that arise. I do feel that I am aware of all current issues, and some past ones,  involving the WBU, consulting wiser and more experienced members when possible (on this it has been great to witness Linda’s reemergence into Welsh affairs). Neville Linda and myself have quickly developed an excellent working relationship .In fact I cannot say that there is any member of Council or areas who have not given me support and this can only be good for future of Welsh Bridge.

The 2 main areas have been
1) SELECTION- identifying and agreeing a new selection committee.
They had their first Skype meeting on August 23rd and will now deal  with selection issues, up to then I had to coordinate the selection process fully consulting Council on the makeup of this new team and answering many queries on the way. Inevitably this involves disagreements on issues such as exemption; dates of trials perceived favouritism.(see selector’s blog for my final handover report to new selection committee.

2)SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
This occurred on Sept 4th and the idea of a new Management committee was accepted with necessary changes to the Constitution. The hard work here was done by others but it was still very pleasing that from original proposals by the working party of 6, led by past president Alan Screen, Council and areas then suggested amendments which were listened to.

Yes there are still important issues which need attention in trying to consult with members, not least how WBU disseminate information. Some members present at the SGM were critical that this information was not getting through from clubs.

Other areas

3) WBU are hosting Camrose in 2011 and a venue has been agreed, the Metropole in Llandrindod Wells.      Neville Jean Cufley and Alan Screen completed negotiating very good terms and  Jean has agreed to be Match Manager

4)Attending  3 congresses which I haven’t been to for quite some time and one I regularly attend..
one of perks of president is that  they don’t have to pay ( don’t know if this is widely known but it is now). in return all it seems I have to do is give out a few prizes, shake a few hands, kiss a few ladies- hardly unenjoyable.Yet at end of all the weekends I am shattered as I try to talk to as many people as possible and listen and try to remember various helpful suggestions members and visitors make.It is pleasing to report that numbers were up at all these congresses/weekends.

Issues that arise at these congresses then have to be further discussed and dealt with, consulting on the way, main one of these being staying to collect prize money, which some English visitors were not happy about

One month later at Welsh Fours, slightly different publicity of this no complaints I am aware of

5) Interview with Jill Knight for next newsletter

6) Arranging tours of clubs, a one week tour of  West Wales in October and one for North Wales at end of November

7) Devising a Questionnaire aimed at seeking members views on a range of issues( this is nearly complete now)

agreeing visits to local clubs – Brecon 4 visits agreed with lessons thrown in
Chepstow and Abergavenny in principle but no dates.

9) Working extremely co-operatively with EWBA and becoming a committee member of my local bridge club

10) Trying to arrange some new initiatives-mid week senior trials, extra teams of club players to represent areas at same time and venue  as  Perry and Spickett weekend, ladies training development on Internet    —– these are all works in progress

11) Rightly or wrongly keeping out of Buffet Cup organisation. I believe event co ordinator  Patrick Jourdain  has plenty of helpers I think    voluntary helpers for 3 days
and I fully intend to support the event and work as required over the week.

Council  agreed the WBU would give minimum financial support to a non WBU event, for overseas players but I hope as many members as possible will support the event by attending even helping on a  day and making our visitors feel welcome. It is a truly unique opportunity to watch world’s best.

Anyhow that’s about it and if your club wants to invite the WBU president this year or have suggestions you wish me to look at let me know.

Adrian

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Pre Trial Results in full can now be viewed by registered members on the dedicated “Pre Trial Results” page. The final rankings only are linked below:-

Pre-trial Ranks
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The September WBU Sim Pairs supported the Welsh Air Ambulance Service

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