WPA Committee Meeting Minutes

Held on Thursday, 24 March 2022 via Zoom.

Chair

Claire Bradburn

Club Delegates

Hataitai – Myles Cowper
Horowhenua – Janet Hall
Kapiti – Lynne Shepherd
Khandallah – Michael Rocks
Manawatu – Trish Smart
Masterton –
Naenae – Simon Grant
Otaki – Val Clark
Silverstream – Claire Bradburn
Upper Hutt – Paul Bonsey
Wanganui East – Christine Strichen

Apologies

Graeme Morris (Masterton).

Confirmation of previous minutes

Moved Janet Hall, Seconded Simon Grant. Carried.

Matters Arising

None.

Correspondence

Inwards

16 March - PNZ Nomination Form.
13 March - Notice of AGM.
24 Feb - Rotorua Petanque Academy – Notice of Rotorua Easter Doubles entry form
21 Feb - Hawkes Bay Petanque – Notice of Autumn Triples
12 Feb - PNZ – Notice of PNZ Youth Tournament Entry Form
9 Feb - PNZ – Notice of PNZ Nationals and Entry Forms

Claire asked members to consider standing on the PNZ board

Outwards

None

Moved Val Clark – Seconded Claire Carried.

Treasurer’s Report - previously distributed

Michael spoke to the report. Income in March is from the Women’s Tournaments and the only expenses will be from the Women’s Tournaments and the Champion of Champions Tournaments. These are the last tournaments for the season. Moved Michael Rocks – Seconded Paul Bonsey

Tournament Sub-Committee Report

There had been two events since the last meeting which were the Interclub and the WPA Regional Triples.

The new format for the Interclub was well received by players and clubs would be asked for their comments about the format. It was agreed that this same format be used for the next three years.

The WPA Regional Tournament was a one day event and because of covid one player had to withdraw so there was a bye. The one day event seemed to be well received.

There are only 5 entries for the doubles and singles C of C Tournaments to be held early April. Six entries are required to run these events. Claire offered to run and Umpire the event. Michael to contact her about it.

Covid: There has been a change in the Government settings and it was agreed that for the next few tournaments vaccine passes would be required and it was a requirement set out on the Entry Forms.

Clubs Update

Horowhenua

No covid.

Manawatu

Have just played the Sinclair Doubles. They have 3 new members and all is going well with the club.

Hataitai

Been affected by Covid. Still tracking along nicely.

Otaki

Running an Easter Melee and the Murrayfield Open Triples. Still getting a good number on club days although some members are a bit cautious.

Wanganui East

Have had 1 covid case. Hosted the Hospice Melee and raised $1000. This weekend they are hosting the Women’s Doubles and Triples tournaments.

Upper Hutt

Membership increasing and now have over 50. About half the members turn up on club day. One new member has passed away. The Council have started work on the grounds. Upper Hutt hold the JC Trophy and have a challenge against NaeNae this weekend.

Naenae

Have a challenge for the JC Trophy.

Khandallah

Daylight saving finishes next week so twilight will finish at the same time.

Silverstream

Have been impacted with a few members getting covid and so had to delay the doubles which was run last weekend. Have one new member.

General Business

Simon and Anne Grant have offered to look after the website and will liaise with Michael.

Next meeting Thursday 5th May 2022.

The AGM will be held on Saturday 18th June at Horowhenua starting at 10.00am.

Meeting closed at 8:20pm

Val Clark
Minute Secretary