Congratulations to JBC1 who comfortably won
the Interclub Teams. The top three placing were as follows:
JBC1 490
Hillbrow 425
Alliance 399
I express my thanks to the Links and in
particular, Peta Feinstein and the Orchards for the hosting of the event. I
would also like to thank Mrs Bernstein and Carol for all their assistance in
the tournament.
Bernard Scop has tendered his resignation
from the SABF Committee. I expressed my regret as I was able to formulate a
number of insightful ideas. Bernard believed that communication between the
SABF, the Unions and players needed to be improved. This is of vital importance
and it was decided at our meeting that before Congress next year the SABF
Committee would meet with a representative from each of the Unions.
The GBU have nominated Philip Feinstein to
serve on the SABF Committee.
Heidi Atkinson ran a very successful
Tournament Director’s Course and furnished a very detailed report back from the
Interclub.
I am pleased to report that Heidi will attend
the European Bridge League’s Tournament Director Course in January 2013. Heidi
has undertaken to organise and run local TD courses in 2013 and will be
conducting one prior to the Western Cape’s bridge festival in December.
I am also pleased to report that commencing
late in January a SABF initiative will commence with Tim Cope providing lessons
online on Sundays on BBO. A roster will be created by Anne in consultation with
Tim. Only SABF members will apply for the coaching. Tim will thereafter prepare
notes that will be available to SABF members. This promises to be a fantastic
opportunity for all SABF members and I would like to thank Tim for his efforts
herein.
On a sad note I have been informed of the sad
news of two members passing away. Fiona Wade and Aboo Lachporia who will be
missed.
Congratulations to Hilary Nick and Jan
Chemaly on reaching the status of Grand Master.
