2023 Annual General Meeting of the Newcastle Backgammon Club
on Monday, December 11th, 2023 at Charlestown Bowling Club

Attendance: R Disney, M Taubman, B Ramsey, D Bower, K Claffey, A Cathcart, B Parr, L Pierpoint, T Walker, C Crebert, G Macor, A Marisescu

Apologies: S Dyett, M Dyett, R Sebok, J Castles

Meeting Opened 20:16

1. OPENING AND READING OF MINUTES FROM 2022 A.G.M
Accepted D Bower Sec A Marisescu
Passed

2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
Nil

          3. PRESIDENT'S REPORT              

2023 was another successful year for the Newcastle Backgammon Club.                          

24 players registered points on the Club Championship table, 18 of who played more than once, with a couple of new prospects coming in late in the year. The championship came down to the last night despite looking a three horse race 4 or 5 meetings out with 4 players finishing within 3 points.

The club continues to play on Tuesday nights. We’re the only ones left here most Tuesdays after 8:30 so a good environment for play though still a bit inconvenient for those with work commitments.

The 2023 Newcastle Open was low key with only 17 players but a local winner, Robert Disney.

The 2023 Australian Open was a very much bigger event than the last couple with over 80 players on the Gold Coast. Newcastle players cashed in a couple of events by Mick Dyett and Ken Vaughan in top 4 placings and the Open Last chance winner (RD again)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. We will resume in 2024 with a couple of Social nights on January 16^th  and 30^th with the Championship starting on February 6th at Club Charlestown.

Robert Disney
          President

Newcastle Backgammon, 2023

           Accepted M Taubman, Sec D Bower
           Passed

           4. TREASURER'S REPORT

               Showed a $92.50 profit with a final bank of $2318.36. Fuller report to come

Accepted C Crebert, Sec A Marisescu       
Passed

            5. APPOINTMENT OFFICE BEARERS FOR 2024                  

(A) PRESIDENT: ROBERT DISNEY, Nom A Marisescu, Sec G Macor,  Elected Unopposed
(B) SECRETARY: SHARNE DYETT, Nom A Cathcart, Sec A Marisescu, Unopposed
(C) TREASURER: MICHELLE TAUBMAN, Nom A Cathcart, Sec C Crebert, Unopposed
(D) CAPTAIN: TONY WALKER, Nom C Crebert, Sec M Taubman, Unopposed
 (E) VICE CAPTAIN: CASSIE CREBERT, Nom A Marisescu, Sec A Cathcart, Unopposed

 6. SETTING OF FEES FOR 2024

Proposed: Membership of Newcastle Backgammon Club to rise to $10.00 per year with NBC paying members Social Membership of Club Charlestown when due.

Accepted D Bower, Sec C Crebert
Passed

Playing Fees remain $5 per night.

7. GENERAL BUSINESS
Club Championship playoffs

Proposed: Revision of playoffs for Club Championship first 3 positions
Tie for 1^st: Playoff 7 points
Tie for 2^nd-3^rd: Countback (Wins, Seconds, Thirds, Fourths)
Tie for 3^rd: Playoff 1-3 points by agreement

Accepted D Bower, Sec A Marisescu
Passed

Meeting Closed 20:47

2022 Annual General Meeting of the Newcastle Backgammon Club
Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at Charlestown Bowling Club

Meeting Commenced 20:37

Attendance: Libby Maskey, Mick Dyett, Michelle Taubman, Tony Walker, Dave Bower, Sharne Dyett, Adrian Marisescu, Greg Mitchell, Les Pierpoint, Alan Cathcart, Cassie Crebert, Robert Disney, Robert Sebok, Brian Ramsey, Bruce Parr, Gerhardt Macor, Tim Harker, Melanie Dyett.

Approval of Minutes of 2021 AGM
Minutes of 2021 AGM were read. No outstanding business from the minutes. Accepted, M Taubman, 2nd D Bower. Passed

2022 President's Report
2022 was a full and successful year for the Newcastle Backgammon Club. 
25 players registered points on the Club Championship table with a few new players coming back more consistently than others. It is to be hoped that those that dropped off come back if they can play for a larger part of the competition next year.
The club continues to play on Tuesday nights. Whilst not fully ideal for those who still work, it is a lot more amenable for play.
The 2022 Newcastle Open was able to be played live at Club Charlestown after a couple of years off. A less than stellar representation from Sydney led t a smaller than expected field but with support from those based further afield (Canberra and Queensland) it was still a busy event. Congratulations to Joanna Kerynia from Brisbane on the win.
The 2022 Australian Open had some success for Newcastle. Although not in the major tournament placings, Michelle Taubman won the Sunday tournament for those not in the Finals and Mick Dyett won a good share of the prize money through the bonus pools.
At this time, the Newcastle Boomerangs continue to represent in the WBIF World Club Championship being through to the fourth round.
All the best to everyone for Christmas and the New Year. All things being equal, we will resume in 2023 with a couple of Social nights on January 10^th  and 24^th with the Championship starting on February 7th at Club Charlestown.

Robert Disney
President
Newcastle Backgammon Club, 2022

Accepted T Walker, Seconded B Ramsey. Passed

2022 Treasurer's Report
The report showed a loss of $762.20 on the year due largely to the expenditure of $627.00 on NBC shirts for members of the club as well as expenses for the end of year dinner of $594.80.
The final balance was $2215.86

Starting Balance $2978.06
Income:
Playing fees $655
Fees for 2 points $50
Membership Fees $170

Expenditure
Club Charlestown Membership -$105
Trophies -$220
Presentation dinner -$594.80
Open Members Bonus -$75
Open Trophies -$15.40
NBC Shirts -$627.00

Finishing Balance $2215.86

Accepted R Sebok, Seconded A Marisescu. Passed

Appointment of Office Bearers for 2023

President: Robert Disney. Nom L Pierpoint, 2nd C Crebert. Elected unopposed
Secretary: Sharne Dyett. Nom L Maskey, 2nd M Dyett. Unopposed
Treasurer: Michelle Taubman. Nom B Parr, 2nd G Macor. Unopposed
Captain: Tony Walker. Nom A Marisescu, 2nd A Cathcart. Unopposed
Vice Captain: Cassie Crebert. Nom L Pierpoint, 2nd T Harker. Unopposed

General Business

Discussion on raising of playing fee and nightly prize. No action
Discussion on encouraging new members. No action.

Meeting Closed 21:09

2021 Annual General Meeting of the Newcastle Backgammon Club
Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 at Charlestown Bowling Club

Meeting Commenced 7.50pm

Attendance: Julie Castles, Les Pierpoint, Greg Mitchell, Michelle Taubman, Sharne Dyett, Robert Disney, Robert Sebok, Mick Dyett, Adrian Marisescu, Gerhardt Macor, Cassie Crebert, Alan Cathcart, Tony Walker, David Bower, Brian Ramsey.

Approval of Minutes from last AGM
Minutes of 2020 AGM were read. No outstanding business from the minutes. Accepted, J Castles, 2nd A Marisescu. Passed

President's Report
Although still being affected by COVID interruptions, we managed to get enough rounds in to complete the 2021 Club Championship. Congratulations to Greg Mitchell on his victory. Thanks go to Sharne Dyett for organising the Shortland School Library for us to be able to play at before restrictions hit again.
The club moved to Tuesday nights when we moved back to Club Charlestown due to Fridays being a much busier night. Whilst not fully ideal for those who still work, it is a lot more amenable for play.
The Newcastle Open was once again played on line as The Newy but this year we had double the starters over 2020 and entries came from as far afield as England, Romania, New Zealand and Singapore. Mick Dyett took out the single elimination contest from the Central Coast’s Mehmet Tuglu.
The 2021 Australian Open is still to be played after 2 aborted attempts due to border closures but will hopefully get played in February.
All the best to everyone for Christmas and the New Year. All things being equal, we will resume with a couple of Social nights on January 11^th  and 18^th with the Championship starting on February 1^st at Club Charlestown.

Robert Disney
President
Newcastle Backgammon, 2021

Accepted M Taubman, 2nd B Ramsey. Passed

Treasurer's Report
Figures to be added when available.
In general, Whilst Covid has reduced our funds we still have several thousand dollars available.

Election of 2022 Committee:
All positions were declared vacant:

President: Robert Disney. Nom A Marisescu, 2nd C Crebert. Elected unopposed
Secretary: Sharne Dyett. Nom G Macor, 2nd R Sebok. Unopposed
Treasurer: Michelle Taubman. Nom L Pierpoint, 2nd M Dyett. Unopposed
Captain: Tony Walker. Nom M Dyett, 2nd M Taubman. Unopposed
Vice Captain: Cassie Crebert. Nom G Mitchell, 2nd J Castles. Unopposed

Backgammon Club Fees for 2022
(Calendar Year)
$10 Full Membership, Pensioner/Concession/Junior $5

General Business:

Brian Ramsey: Issues if a player misses a night through vacation or illness. Since Covid restrictions, there has been some online play available (where players were legally barred from attending).
Suggests each player be allowed up to 2 nights online play, to be paid for at next meeting attended.
Logistic problems occur where there is more than 2 people needing to play remotely due to lack of laptops. Also, not all players comfortable playing on machine.
Discussion around the room about various ways around the situation due to another Covid outbreak.
Final discussion to leave as is with the option of paying for two points for any missed meeting.

Robert Disney: To have a valid Club Championship competition there should be a minimum of 15 rounds played.
Accepted: T Walker, 2nd D Bower. Passed 14 for, 1 against.

Meeting Closed 8:30pm

2020 Annual General Meeting of the Newcastle Backgammon Club
Friday, December 18th, 2020 at Charlestown Bowling Club

Meeting commenced at 8:00pm

Attendance

Robert Disney, Greg Mitchell, Cassie Crebert, Alan Cathcart, Tony Walker, Dave Bower, Mick Dyett, Sharne Dyett, Julie Castles, Les Pierpoint

Apologies: Michelle Taubman, Brian Ramsey

Approval of minutes from last meeting

Minutes of 2019 AGM read. No outstanding business.  Accepted D Bower 2nd C Crebert Passed.

President’s Report

  2020 is almost gone but won’t be forgotten.

Competition had to be abandoned after Corona virus restrictions made it untenable to play with club shutdowns,  distancing restrictions and the ability to share/touch/cleanse game equipment all playing a part.

Online Championship play for the club, from participation numbers of club members in those competitions that have been held, seems to be a non goer. It can be done if more people are willing to try out playing on line but I acknowledge that it’s not something everyone is confident or comfortable with.

Four players from the Club played the Novocastrian Challenge against members of the NEBA Club in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, unfortunately losing, before Mick Dyett redeemed us by winning the Newcastle Club Champion of Champions event over Tim Cross (who has won two major American Online Tournaments in the months since). The Novocastrian Challenge is open to all members of NBC who’d like to play and was played as a round robin. If we can’t get back to live play early in the New Year there will need to be an online competition of sorts to arrange a representative from the Club for our Champion of Champions challenge in 2021.

Other online events were played with Newcastle showing up to advantage. I won the Australia/New Zealand challenge before throwing away the 2020 Newy Open Final with a case of “white line fever” against Canberra player Tom Chysostomou. Mick Dyett won the 2020 Eva Bitel Memorial Tournament from Melbourne’s Simon Ustick.

Mick, Michelle and Greg also ventured to Queensland in November for the Queensland Open events which was one of the few major tournaments to be played live this year in Australia.

Charlestown Bowling Club has to abide by the current Covid policies and as such we are unlikely to be able to play live for still a while to come but we will be back as soon as viably possible.

2021…it can’t be any worse that 2020…can it?

Robert Disney

President

Newcastle Backgammon, 2020

Accepted G Mitchell 2^nd M Dyett  Passed

Treasurer’s Report:
Changes to be made to bank account during the week, signatures to be updated during the coming week.

Appointment of Office Bearers for 2021

President: Robert Disney, nominated by T Walker, 2^nd D Bower, Unopposed

Secretary: Sharne Dyett, nominated by R Disney, 2^nd T Walker, Unopposed

Treasurer: Michelle Taubman, nominated by A Cathcart, 2^nd D Bower, Unopposed

Captain: Tony Walker, nominated R Disney, 2^nd M Dyett, Unopposed

Vice Captain: Cassie Crebert, nominated R Disney, 2^nd T Walker, Unopposed

  Setting of fees for 2021
   No change from 2020. Whatever a member pays for Club Charlestown Social Membership is their fee for the    year. Junior Membership $5

General Business

Information re: the Novocastrian Challenge and Newcastle Champion of Champions to be available via the NBC website and Facebook pages in the New Year.

Operation of live play at Club Charlestown is still restricted by Covid protocols on distancing and sharing of equipment.

An alternative short term site for live play to be investigated and reported on, via the NBC website and Facebook, when available.

2019 Annual General Meeting of the Newcastle Backgammon Club
Friday, December 6th, 2019 at Charlestown Bowling Club

Attendance: Robert Disney, Michelle Taubman, Brian Ramsey, Rob Sebok, Dave Bower, Mick Dyett, Les Pierpoint, Tony Walker, Gerhardt Macor, Costa Ianculescu, Greg Mitchell, Bruce Parr, Ian, Sharne Dyett.

Meeting began 8.25pm

Minutes from previous meeting read, accepted by Dave and second by Greg, accepted.

 Business arising from minutes: none.

 Presidents report: read by Robert Disney

2019 was a very successful year for the Newcastle Backgammon Club.
Michelle Taubman’s win in the Queensland Masters, me finally getting over the line again in the Newcastle Open in a final that contained 7 Newcastle players and Greg Mitchell’s victory in the recent Australian Open shows what a strong group the Newcastle club is.
Mick Dyett took out his 4^th consecutive Newcastle Club Championship and the President’s Trophy whilst Gerhardt Macor and Brian Ramsey won the Captain’s and Top 8 Trophies.
Congratulations to all.
Charlestown Bowling Club continues to be an amicable host for the club and I think we may well see out our days here.
Here’s to an even more impressive 2020 and hopefully a few more members.

Robert Disney
President
Newcastle Backgammon, 2019

Accepted by Mick and second by Michelle.

Treasurers report: read by Michelle Taubman

Accepted by Brian and second by Greg

All positions declared vacant:

President: Mick nominated Rob and he accepted, second by Les, unopposed

Secretary: Rob nominated Sharne and she accepted, second by Bruce, unopposed

Treasurer: Mick nominated Michelle and she accepted, second by Dave, unopposed

Captain: Dave nominated Bruce and he accepted, second by Alan, unopposed

Vice Captain: Dave nominated Tony and he accepted, second by Mick, unopposed

Setting of Fees:

Proposal for new fees for 2020, presented by Robert Disney

$10 Adult full membership

$5 Adult pensioner membership

$5 junior membership

Newcastle BG Club will pay membership to Club Charlestown for BG club members. Life Member's Club Charlestown fees to also be paid for by the Backgammon Club.

Second by Dave, passed by members.

Proposal to change competition points by Dave Bower.

During the year if you are unable to attend a club meeting you can pay $5 (normal playing fee) and will be awarded 2 points. This can be done in advance if the date is known or in retrospect on the next attended club night.

Second by Mick, passed by members.

Proposal to Captain’s and President’s Trophy criteria by Les Pierpoint

To be eligible to play in the Captain’s or President’s trophy finals members must play at least once in each 10 week cycle.

Second by Mick Dyett, passed by members.

Dates for 2020.

Club nights to be held at Club Charlestown.

Social nights will be Friday 10.01.2020 and 24.01.2020

First club night: 07.02.2020

Meeting closed 8:57pm

2018 Annual General Meeting of the Newcastle Backgammon Club
held Friday, December 7th, 2018 at Charlestown Bowling Club

Attendance:

 Adrian Marisescu, Alan Cathcart, Brian Ramsey, Bruce Parr, Cassie Crebert, David Bower, Gerhart Macor, Ian Dews, Les Pierpoint, Michelle Taubman, Mick Dyett, Robert Disney, Sharne Dyett, Tony Walker.

Meeting opened: 8:40pm.

1 Opening and reading of the 2018 AGM and Extraordinary AGM by Robert Disney.

Passed: Michelle Taubman, 2^nd: Alan Cathcart

2. Business arising from the minutes – none.

3. Presidents Report:
2018 was business as usual for the Club with the championship a tight race at times but Mick gaining a break early enough to have the title won a round from the finish. Adrian chased Mick for a major part of the year in second spot and Gerhardt Macor grabbed third late. Gerhardt also continued his great major championship for with another second in the Australian Open.
Congratulations to Brian Ramsey (times 2), David Bower, Tony Walker and Shaun Harding on wins in the finals during the year.
Charlestown Bowling Club continues to be an amicable host for the club and hopefully will be for a good while to come.
Once again, Thanks to Michelle and Bruce for organisation and results duties for the times I was absent during the year.

Passed: David Bower 2^nd: Less Peirpoint

4. Treasures Report:

Membership stayed stable this year with 20 members (2 life). The club continues to pay for the bowling club membership for financial members.
We paid $25 for membership in the ABF
The Newcastle open saw a good turnout however no raffle was held this year, which has generated income in previous years
Presentation evening was the biggest cost of the year however the meal was enjoyed by all.
The club recorded a small loss this year of $43.95

Balance 2017                    $2895.16

Meetings                            +$655

Members                            +$180

CBC membership              -$90      

ABF membership               -$25

Trophies                             -$134.5

Presentation                      -$669.45

Open cost                           -$90

Donation                            +$125

Pieces sale                         +5

Balance end 2018            $2851.21

5. Appointment Office Bearers for 2019.
All positions were declared vacant.

President: Robert Disney was nominated and accepted
Passed Tony Walker 2^nd Mick Dyett

Secretary: Sharne Dyett was nominated and accepted
Passed Mick Dyett 2^nd Tony Walker

Treasurer: Michelle Taubman was nominated and accepted
Passed Mick Dyett 2^nd Cassie Crebert

Captain: Bruce Parr was nominated and accepted
Passed David Bower 2^nd Cassie Crebert

Vice-Captain: Tony Walker was nominated and accepted
Mick Dyett 2^nd Cassie Crebert

6. Setting of Fees 2019

Prices will stay the same as 2018.
$10 membership for the year
$5 to play per club night
Newcastle Backgammon Club will continue to pay the fees for each member to be a member of Charlestown Bowling Club.

Passed unanimously.

7. General Business.
Rob sent an email to each member about advertising on Facebook. The cost is $30 with the ad spread over 2 weeks and reaching 20000 views, with the aim to boost interest in the club resulting in membership growth.

Passed unanimously.

8. Dates for 2019.

Social nights 11.01.2019 and 25.01.2019

First competition night: 01.02.2019
Remainder of dates for 2019 available on the Dates page

Meeting closed 9:02pm

Special General Meeting
Held Friday, June 15th, 2018 at Charlestown Bowling Club

Attending: R Disney, M Taubman, S Dyett, B Parr, T Walker, M Dyett, D Bower, A Marisescu, G Macor, L Pierpoint, G Mitchell, A Cathcart, B Ramsey, C Crebert, R Sebok, J Castles.

Meeting Open: 7:05pm
Club meeting was called to discuss an email the Club had received from the Australian Backgammon Federation.
Rob read the email to the club member, asking them if they as a club, would like to join the 2018-2019 federation.
The cost of joining is $25 per club, Newcastle Club has received an anonymous donation for that specific purpose.
Motion: That the Newcastle Backgammon Club pays the $25 to the Australian Backgammon Federation for this financial year, with the view to review the situation next year. Under review will be if we see value for our membership.
The vote was 9 for the membership, 1 against.
The decision to join the ABF this year was passed.

Meeting Closed 7:20pm

2018 Newcastle Backgammon Club
 AGM

on Friday, February 2nd, 2018 at Charlestown Bowling Club, starting at 7:25 pm.

Attending: M Taubman, R Disney, S Dyett, M Dyett, G Macor, C Ianculescu, A Marisescu, R Sebok, B Ramsey, L Pierpoint, D Bower          

            1. OPENING AND READING OF MINUTES FROM 2017 A.G.M and Extraordinary AGMs
            Read and accepted, D Bower/L Pierpoint

            2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
            Nil

            3. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
             2017 was a quieter year for the Club though the Championship competition was one of the closest of recent times coming down to 1 point on the final night. Congratulations to Mick and Brian on a              hard fought battle and to Gerhardt Macor for his Australian Open second.
The club continues to enjoy the facilities of Charlestown Bowling Club and I trust will be able to for a good while to come.
Once again, thanks to Michelle and Bruce for organisation and results duties for the times I was absent during the year.

Read and accepted MD/GM

            4. TREASURER'S REPORT
            Showed a profit of $354.50 with a closing balance of $2895.16 
Read and Accepted LP/AM

            5. RATIFICATION OF OFFICE BEARERS FOR 2018                     

           (A) PRESIDENT: R Disney  (B) SECRETARY: S Dyett (C) TREASURER: M Taubman (D) CAPTAIN: B Parr (E) VICE CAPTAIN: T Walker

            6. SETTING OF FEES FOR 2018
            Retained at previous levels, Membership: $10 per person per annum $5 per player per night.

            Proposed Robert Disney. Seconded Michelle Taubman that:

            The Annual General Meetings of the Newcastle Backgammon Club be moved to be held in conjunction with the Annual Presentation night at the end of the playing year.

            Passed

Meeting Closed 7:40

2017 Extraordinary General Meeting
19/5/17 @ Charlestown Bowling Club @ 19.00

Agenda:

1) Possible affiliation of the Newcastle Backgammon Club with the Australian Backgammon Federation as proposed in the below letter from new ABF President, Eva Bitel:

The meeting was adjourned after discussion to allow the Australian Backgammon Federation to supply more information on what they expected from the NBC, especially as to any possible involvement of the ABF in the Newcastle Open.

The following email was forwarded on May 21st:

To: The Committee,
Australian Backgammon Federation
Re: Newcastle Backgammon Club affiliation.

The Newcastle Backgammon Club convened an Extraordinary General Meeting on Friday, May 19th to discuss the proposal put forward by the ABF regarding club affiliation.
The meeting was adjourned after some discussion so as the ABF can provide us with further information as to what exactly the NBC would be committing to especially in regard to the Newcastle Open Tournament.
The consensus of the meeting was that we would derive little benefit from what has been proposed so far for the $25 affiliation fee as:
a) The Newcastle Backgammon Club has had it's own website for many years and have promoted all clubs, tournaments and events without thought of a fee from anyone and
b) The Newcastle Backgammon Club would not be amenable to offering discounts for the Newcastle Open as it has always been a low cost tournament which we actually value add to with trophies and give NBC Members benefits (a highest placed award for top placed members up until last year replaced by an entry subsidy last year). We would also be loath to actually adding to non-ABF member player's fees for the tournament.

The EGM was adjourned until our next meeting (2/6/17) so as you can supply further information on what the ABF expects from the NBC.

Regards
Robert Disney

The ABF responded with the following email on May 25th:
Hi Rob, I think you know the idea of the Federation is to loosely unite all clubs and players in order to further the game. At present we offer a dedicated page on the ABF site to all affiliated clubs which will be solely controlled by said club.I know the Newcastle club has a website but the page on the ABF site will advise players from interstate and overseas about the existence of your club. I am aware that you have run very successful tourneys for many years and would in no way wish to influence. that. I reckon if you do join that for the time being there is not much else we can offer but some solidarity between clubs can only be good for the game , we should all work together.Hopefully the ABF will be able to provide support to clubs running tourneys if they need any help and perhaps we will be able to add to prize money.The ABF plans to hold the Australian Open in November and there will be discounted entry fees for members.We also would like input about questions such as entry fee for the Australian Open and any ideas that will further the game are most welcome. We wish to advertise all events of interest around Australia. We really need every one to be supportive. Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast have joined and ACT is about to do so also. Do you see any downside to joining ?  I hope this has answered some of your questions and that I have been persuasive enough for you to encourage your club members to join. Best Regards Eva

Extraordinary General Meeting of the Newcastle Backgammon Club resumed on Friday, June 2nd, 2017 at 19:00 at Charlestown Bowling Club.

The meeting decided that there was no benefit to be had by the NBC as we already have in place a web presence. Also, the reply received from the ABF when we requested further information was still only cursory and gave us no real indication of anything new the ABF would be able to do for the NBC.
Therefore, the resolution: "That the NBC declines to affiliate with the ABF at a cost of $25 annually, due to lack of information and clarity" was carried by a sizable majority.

The ABF was duly notified by email on 2/6/17 and responded with the following email on 6/6/17:

Dear Rob, I am obviously disappointed at the decision . I indicated in my letter that we could not offer much more than solidarity in the backgammon community at present. I could not see any downside to your club joining (apart from the $25) and again ask the question so that if there is a downside we need to address it. I believe John Hedge has indicated a few possible future offers to affiliated clubs. I addressed your club pointing out  that the ABF is seeking to promote backgammon within Australia and that we should be pulling together for the betterment of the game. Perhaps your club will reconsider some time in the future when we can offer more. . Kind regards Eva

2017 Newcastle Backgammon Club
 AGM

MINUTES

Attending: R Disney, M Taubman, C Ianculescu, J Castles, L Pierpoint, A Marisescu, A Cathcart, G Macor, R Sebok

Apolgies: T. Walker, G, Hern, B Parr, M Dyett

Open 7:30 pm

1) Minutes of the 2016 AGM read and accepted
Proposed: A Cathcart  Seconded: J Castles. Passed

2) No Business from the 2016 AGM Report

3) President’s Report:

2016 saw the Newcastle Backgammon Club move to Charlestown Bowling Club which has proved to be a beneficial move in terms of comfort and ( with midnight closing and now 2 am closing) time available to complete a full round each night. All of the backgammon club’s activities (Newcastle Open, Presentation night and club nights) have been centralised at Charlestown.
NBC won the inaugural Club Trophy from the Persian Rose backgammon club and look forward to defending it in the future.
All up a good enough year for the NBC with a couple of new players trying out the Club, though a few more would be nice.
Once again, thanks to Michelle and Bruce for organisation and results duties when I was absent during the year.

Robert Disney
President
Newcastle Backgammon Club, 2016

Proposed: L Pierpoint Seconded: A Cathcart  Passed

4) Treasurer’s Report

2016 saw the change in venue and a small increase in members. No weekly door prize was paid this year. The club paid membership fees for the Charlestown BC for 15 members and a few members donated their memberships back to the club. We also received donations from one player who returned their weekly winnings back to the club.
Overall the club saw a profit of $281 for 2016.

Proposed: J Castles  Seconded: L Pierpoint   Passed

5) Election of Officers

President: Robert Disney
Secretary: Greg Hern
Treasurer: Michelle Taubman
Captain: Bruce Parr
Vice Captain: Tony Walker

All elected unopposed

6) Fees for 2017

All fees to remain unchanged: $10 per annum Club Membership, $5 per player per night playing fee.

Proposed: L Pierpoint  Seconded: A Marisescu  Passed

7) General Business

Nil

Meeting Closed 7:45 pm

Newcastle Backgammon Club 2016 AGM

The minutes of the 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Newcastle Backgammon Club held on Friday, January 29th, 2016 at Charlestown Bowling Club, starting at 7:15 pm.

Meeting opened at 7:15
Attendance as per minutes
Apologies as per minutes

            1. OPENING AND READING OF MINUTES FROM 2015 A.G.M

Minutes accepted and passed

            2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES

Revised round robin scoring implemented

Accepted and passed

            3. PRESIDENT'S REPORT

2015 was an ok year, in comparison to the previous couple, for the Newcastle Backgammon Club.
22 people played at least 1 competition night with a core of 15 players for the majority of the year.

Bruce Parr’s effort for runner up in The Australian Open and Greg Mitchell’s win in the Persian Rose tournament late in the year were highlights along with Tony Walker’s 17^th Newcastle Club Championship and Mick Dyett’s overseas exploits.

The Newcastle Open again drew a couple of new players but lost some of last year’s newbies. It was won by Tal Sade from Israel, who made the event part of his travels around Australia and New Zealand. I won’t mention his 3-3 suck out against Tony in the semi…oops…seems I just did!

Thanks go to Michelle Taubman and Bruce Parr for board and results duties for when I was absent during the year.

2016 sees a new venue for the club and hopefully some new faces. There has been a bit of interest from new players in the lead up to the 2016 season and I hope they enjoy the time they choose to spend with the Newcastle Backgammon Club whilst honing their games.
All the best to players, old and new in 2016 at Charlestown Bowling Club

Robert Disney
President
Newcastle Backgammon, 2015

President's Report accepted and passed

            4. TREASURER'S REPORT

Summary: The Treasurer's Report showed an opening balance of $2435.46 and a closing balance of $2259.66, a loss of $175.80.
Included in the loss was a $200 Newcastle Open Member's bonus which is normally $100 but jackpotted from the previous year when no local player made the top 8.

Treasurer's Report accepted and passed
 

            5. ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS FOR 2016                     

           (A) PRESIDENT    (B) SECRETARY   (C) TREASURER   (D) CAPTAIN   (E) VICE CAPTAIN
            R. DISNEY            G. HERN                M. TAUBMAN        B. PARR         T. WALKER

All elected unopposed

            6. SETTING OF FEES FOR 2016

Fees remain the same as previous year: $10 per annum Club Membership. $5 per player per competition night. $10 returned to the winner of each round robin on competition nights.
The Charlestown Bowling Club social membership fee of $7 will be paid for each FINANCIAL Backgammon club member when membership comes due in July.
The NBC door prize has been discontinued.

Accepted and passed

            7. GENERAL BUSINESS

No other business

Meeting Closed 7:50

2015 Newcastle Backgammon Club AGM

The minutes of the 2015 Annual General Meeting of the Newcastle Backgammon Club held on Friday, January 16th, 2015 at the Alder Park Bowling Club, at 7:30 pm.

Meeting Opened: 7:45
Attendance as per minutes.
Apologies as per minutes

1. OPENING AND READING OF MINUTES FROM 2014 A.G.M
Minutes adopted and passed

2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
a) New website obtained
b) Backgammon Club members whose Bowling Club fees were due paid for by the NBC for 3 years.
Accepted and passed.

3. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Newcastle Backgammon had a very good year in 2014 with increased numbers coming along to the Open and members having National and International success.
Costea’s win in the Australian Open and Mick’s exploits in the Nordic and Japan Opens have been well documented throughout the year. They show the strength of the club in general which I hope can continue into the future. Congratulations again to them both.

The Newcastle Open was attended by a much larger entry than in recent years with quite a few new (to the tournament) players coming along. Thank you to those members who passed the word and encouraged these new players to come along. The only down side being no one from the Club made the Top 8 playoff. (The Newcastle Members bonus this year will jackpot to $200, to be shared, after not being able to be awarded).

The Club Championship was won for the first time by Brian Ramsey. Congratulations to him as well.

Club competition nights were not as consistent as previous years because of some players having extended holiday and tournament schedules but still averaged around 11 or 12.

Thanks go to Michelle Taubman, Greg Hern and Bruce Parr for their efforts with board keeping and supply of results for those nights I was absent during the year.

I wish the best of luck to all members in 2015.

Robert Disney
President
Newcastle Backgammon, 2014

Accepted and passed.

4. TREASURER'S REPORT
Summary: An overall loss of $89.10 with a liability of $100 being for Newcastle Open Member's Bonus which was not paid in 2014 due to no one from the club qualifying for the Last 8. Jackpots to 2015 Newcastle Open.
Included in the loss was $130 in Bowling Club fees which do not need to be paid again for another 2 years. Some members APBC fees will be paid for this year as their APBC membership had not elapsed (paid 3 years themselves).

Accepted and passed.

5. ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS FOR 2015                     

(A) PRESIDENT: ROBERT DISNEY  (B) SECRETARY: GREG HERN (C) TREASURER: MICHELLE TAUBMAN 
          (D) CAPTAIN: BRUCE PARR (E) VICE CAPTAIN: TONY WALKER

All elected unopposed

6. SETTING OF FEES FOR 2015
All Fees remain the same ($10 Club Membership, $5 per night playing fee). All prizes/Jackpot details remain the same ($10 per round robin winner, $10 initial door prize jackpotting $10 per week if not won.)

Accepted and passed.

7. GENERAL BUSINESS

Item 1 (edited)

Points should be the following
(1)Wins (2)Points For (3)Points Against (4)Head to Head

The reason points against should be included is because if a player is playing to win and loses and has less points against than another player, he/she should be able to get a place higher up than the one who had more points against him/her.

This should apply to all Tournaments in Newcastle

Proposed: Bruce Parr  Seconded: Brian Ramsey

Accepted and passed. These conditions will also apply to the Newcastle Open from 2015.

Item 2 (edited)

Top 8 2^nd 8
Should be

1 v 4

2 v 3

Winners to go on and miss the next round

5 v  8

6 v 7

Winners to play the losers of 1, 2, 3 & 4

Proposed: Brian Ramsey  Seconded Bruce Parr

Defeated.
Knockout draws remain as 1v8, 4v5, 2v7, 3v6.

Meeting Closed 8:20pm

2014 Newcastle Backgammon Club AGM

Meeting closed 7:45 pm

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