WPA Committee Meeting Minutes

Held on Thursday, 6 May 2021 via Zoom.

Chair

Claire Bradburn

Club Delegates

Other Attendees

Judith Smith (Manawatu); Judy Stewart (Naenae)

Apologies

Lynne Shepherd (Kapiti).

Previous Minutes

The Minutes of the last meeting held on Thursday, 18 March were taken as read.

Moved Claire, Seconded Val.

Matters Arising

Christine queried how often a club can be absent from WPA Committee meetings. Claire will check the constitution.

Correspondence

Inwards

Outwards

Claire moved that the Correspondence be accepted, seconded Janet.

Treasurer’s Report

Michael reported that the end of the WPA financial year was the 30th April and the accounts were being finalised.

Tournament Sub-Committee Report

A decision as to whether the WPA Triples Tournament be held over 2 days or 1 day will be considered at the AGM. As there were smaller numbers at the last event it was suggested that changing to a one day event should be considered.

The Champion of Champion Tournament dates are on the website and are quite close to Regional Tournament and PNZ Tournaments. A discussion re the timing of these events to be had at the AGM.

Tournament Host Protocols

The updated Tournament Host Protocols were discussed and it was agreed that a change to the heading be Tournament/Event Protocols and it be edited and resent.

Claire moved that the Protocols be accepted with the changes made, seconded by Christine. Carried.

Tournament Questionnaire

The questionnaire had not been received by all clubs and will be resent to all clubs for comment.

General Business

Jacques Cochonnet Trophy

Simon talked about the JC Trophy which was becoming full and another block would need to be added. Simon will bring the trophy to the AGM for everybody to make comment.

Annual General Meeting

The AGM will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, 19 June 2021 at Silverstream.

Meeting closed at 8:13pm

Val Clark
Minute Secretary