The North Shore Bridge Club is looking to fill the position of General Manager (GM), a newly-created role designed to reflect the growth plans of the club in a post-Covid world.

The GM is both responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of the club, requiring a strong background in management, governance, marketing, human resources and finance.

To be successful in this role you will have a background in leading a team in the clubs or community services sector. Reporting to the club President, you will enjoy a high level of autonomy while demonstrating a focus on collaboration and delegation.

More details about the position can be found on the link below on Seek.

» www.seek.com.au

Congratulations to David Weston, the winner of the McCutcheon Trophy for the most masterpoints earned in 2021 with 310.97 masterpoints.

For all McCutcheon lists go to National Masterpoint Reports

Due to the increasing number of Covid-19 infections the Women's Interstate Team Selection will be played online using RealBridge. All entrants must have a working camera and microphone.

The ABF Foundation has organised pro-am tournaments on February 1 and February 15 to raise funds in support of the ABF Foundation.

Proceeds will support the ABF Foundation, established in 2020, to assist participants of all skill levels to enjoy and promote our fascinating game. The Foundation hopes to provide scholarships, promote regional bridge and bridge for youth right through to the retirement community; indeed, it will support any activity that is considered positive for the future of bridge.

The auctions are now open on the ABF Foundation website.

Congratulations to the MORRISON team Kim Morrison - Bruce Neill - Mike Hughes - David Weston - Julian Foster who defeated LAZER in the final of the 2021 State Open Teams held on RealBridge, December 11-12.

The Country Teams playoff was won by Outer Metropolitan 1 Sharon Mayo - Greg Mayo - Paul McGrath - Michael Simes defeating Northern 1.

» Results

Following the lockdowns now impacting across the State, bridge clubs may need to consider what financial support may be available to them or their staff. This is a summary prepared by the NSWBA. It is based on information known at 15 August 2021*. The situation is moving, however, so clubs and individuals should always check what the latest information is at the time they seek assistance.

* Updated August 29 to include Rent Relief

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