AGM 28th July

The Annual General Meeting of BBTC was held on Sunday 28^th July and attended by 12 Club members and the Tennis Victoria Representative for the Outer East, Danielle Cornwall.

Reports were received from the President, Kerry Stephens, who outlined the Club’s activities and thanked all committee members especially the retiring Senior Convenor, Debra Chasteauneuf and the coach, Daniel Kittelty.  Peter Arnot presented the Treasurer’s report giving an account of the Club’s Income and Expenditure over the last 12 months. Income is derived from membership fees, Night Tennis payments and fundraising. The main recurring Items of expenditure are Court maintenance, rental to MCC and electricity.  The overall financial position of the club is sound and membership fees will be unchanged for 2019/2020. Copies of these reports will be posted on the Club noticeboard in the next few days. The club currently has 132 financial members and 10 Life Members which is an increase of 21 members from June 2018.  This increase is largely due to the work of our coach, Daniel who continues to attract young people to the club and to the Membership Scsecretary, Glenda.

Election of Office Bearers produced a largely unchanged committee who were elected unopposed.  Jan Kennedy will take over the position of Mid-Week Ladies Convenor as well as Vice-President while Cynthia Scott remains on the General Committee.  The position of Senior Convenor remains vacant after the resignation of Debra Chasteauneuf.  

It was with great pleasure that the meeting elected Glenda Nicholson to Life Membership of the Club.  Glenda has been a member of the club since 1990 and a committee member for over 15 years. She has worked as Junior Convenor while her children were involved in the Junior Program and has continued to work for the club organising the Annual Trivia Nights, and Grant Applications and currently serves as Membership Secretary.  Glenda was presented with a certificate and her name is inscribed on the Life Members’ Shield to the left of the main door to the clubhouse.

The completion of the Hot Shots court was discussed.  Council has agreed to correct the errors made in the previous construction and we have agreed on a contractor.  Danielle spoke on the benefits of having a small court such as a Hot Shots Court to assist the very young players learning the game.

Other matters raised which will be considered in the next few months were the provision of permanent shade over the seats behind Courts 5 and 6, the disposal of the chairs in the BBQ area and the purchase of a new TV.

Upcoming Dates for your Diaries:  Working Bee Sunday 20^th October,  Family Day Sunday 27^th October and Christmas Breakup Sunday 15^th December.

The President thanked all members for attending and invited them to stay and enjoy refreshments.

2019 AGM

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of The Burnt Bridge Tennis Club Inc. will be held at the BBTC Club House; Peter Vergers Reserve, Ringwood on Sunday 28th July 2019 at 2 pm.

Nature of Business:

a)    To receive reports of the Club’s transactions during the Financial Year ended                                              30^th June 2019

b)   To elect Office Bearers and other Committee Members

c)    To discuss items of General Business raised by members

At the meeting, the Executive and Ordinary Committee positions will be declared vacant. Nominations for any Committee position must be in writing, signed by two Club Members and by the Nominee.

Any such nominations should be addressed to:

The Secretary

Burnt Bridge Tennis Club Inc

P O Box 689

Ringwood Vic 3134

Or placed in the Secretary Box at BBTC

Or to email address:

secretary@bbtc.com.au

Nominations must be received by Friday 19^th July 2019

Any enquiries can be made by telephoning the Secretary on 9870 0084

If insufficient nominees are received prior to the above date, nominations will be received at the Annual Meeting.

Submission of items for General Business must be received by the Secretary by the 19^th of July 2019.

The Committee of the Burnt Bridge Tennis Club welcomes your input in the administration of the club and so encourages you to attend this important meeting. It is also a great opportunity to meet fellow members and make new acquaintances.

Refreshments will be provided, along with a social hit of tennis, after the AGM. We look forward to seeing you there!

Beverley Bencina, Secretary Burnt Bridge Tennis Club

TRIVIA NIGHT

The Trivia Night on August 24th was enjoyed by more than 70 BBTC members, friends and families.  Many thanks to Glenda and David Nicholson who again provided an interesting and entertaining set of Trivia questions.  The Trivia Competition was won by the Daborn/Yen/Weedon table who demonstrated their wide knowledge of Trivia in a narrow win.  Thanks to our generous sponsors who provided the many prizes for the raffle.  We raised just over $1000 towards the Hitting wall and Hot Shots Court which is now completed.  Watch out for the announcement of the Grand Opening/Family day in October.  Thanks to all members who supported the Trivia Night and Raffle.

BURNT BRIDGE TENNIS CLUB CHRISTMAS BREAKUP 10TH DECEMBER

This annual event was attended by a large number of members and their families and also by our local MPs, Michael Sukkar and David Hodgett.  Many thanks go to hard working committee and friends who manned the barbecue and kitchen during the morning providing a delicious breakfast.

The Club Champions were presented with their trophies by our President, Kerry Stephens and Coach Daniel.

Club Champions were –

Boys 12/u winner- Tye Edwards

Boys 12/u Runner up- Will Armstrong

Boys 14/u winner- Seb Vandenberg

Runner up- Tye Edwards

Boys 18/u winner- Kyle Sheridan

Runner up- Emmanuel Cheung

Girls 12/u winner-Claire Armstrong

Girls 18/u winner- Lucy Daborn

Runner up- Claire Armstrong

Also, a big congratulations to Jack Downard for receiving the 2017 Clubman of the Year Award.

Generous donations from club members and committee enabled us to raffle 3 hampers which were won by Pat Strotten, Willshire family and Gary Zame.  Kay Yen won the home-made Christmas pudding.  Over $200 was raised towards the Hitting Wall and Hot Shots Court.

It’s a hit, Free Tennis Day February

Recipients of this year’s Club Championship trophies, presented at our Annual Christmas Breakup, December 11

Some snaps from our recent Christmas Break Up and Presentation Breakfast

A great time was had by all.

Congratulations to all participants in the Club Championships!