2022 Greg Simpson Trophy winner

Congratulations go to Gary Marr, this year's winner of the Greg Simpson Trophy -- an annual event for players under 100 Master Points. Over two rounds (15 September and 13 October), each player must compete with a different partner to qualify. Gary scored a total of 113.26 with Chritine Dunn as runner up on 111.71. Well done all!

Vale Susan Gogarty

Sadly, we lost one of our most delightful and much-loved members this week: Susan Gogarty passed away, aged 78 years. A highly intelligent and charming person, Susie joined our bridge club in 2008 and loved the game instantly, not to mention the company and friendship she found with us. Susie became Vice -President of Great Lakes Bridge Club.

Events past and future

Memorial Day Pairs competition winners

Congratulations go to: Pauline Erby & Gil Clarke in N/S; and Sharon Bull & Nikki Taylor in E/W. Run over two weeks, the two winning pairs maintained top placings each round to become overall winners, with the rest of the field yapping at their heels. Well done all.

Labour Day Pairs competition

Due to a reduction in Red Point events this year, the Labour Day Pairs event on Monday 10 October 2022 will now be a Green Point event, and not Red as previously advertised.

Farewell Ken Bowditch

Sadly, another valued member of our club passed away last week. Ken Bowditch (1933 - 2022) was a navigator in the Royal Airforce, moving to Australia with his wife, Doreen to work in the Information Technology field. The couple retired to Tallwoods and then ken moved to Golden Ponds when his wife passed away.

Points from the committee meeting

GLBC President Dick Barry commenced the meeting by introducing Mike O'Halloran who gave a detailed presentation and demonstration of a defibrillator. Mike is to approach Federal MP Dr David Gillespie to find out if any grant money would be available to our club to purchase our own defibrillator.

A fire blanket has been purchased and is prominently displayed in the clubroom kitchen. 

Follow-up beginners' lessons are planned - watch this space.

Our systems cards are to be updated.

COVID-related precautions

We are aware that some GLBC members who have played in our clubhouse over the last few days (from 9 July 2022) have tested positive to COVID-19. While not mandatory by current government regulations, we suggest players wear masks to protect themselves and others.

We wish those affected a speedy recovery, and thank everyone for their patience and understanding in these continuing trying times.

Club Pairs event 2022 - everyone's a winner!

Our annual 2-week Club Pairs event struck disaster this year. Although the first three rounds went without a hitch, the scheduled second day was postponed due to a local outbreak of COVID. Reconvened on Monday 11 July, unfortunately not all of the original pairs could make it. 

Our wonderful tournament organiser, Sylvia did her best to manage with fewer numbers but to no avail. In the end, she declared all competing pairs the winners this year!