Held on Thursday, 21 August 2025, 7.30pm via Zoom.
Clive Williams (Umpire Coordinator Naenae)
Minutes confirmed as true and accurate record, moved Kevin, seconded Val. Passed.
Nil.
In Nil
Out: Nil
Subscriptions have not been paid by several clubs. Invoices had been sent to “all clubs” but some clubs did not receive the invoice. Invoices have since been sent to Claire from Wanganui East and Claire from Silverstream. Pat also requested an invoice.
Brian noted entry fees to tournaments had risen. Graeme will send a substantial invoice for Chanticleer expenses, all itemised.
No subscription or contact had been made from Hataitai. Kevin will talk to them. Acceptance of Treasurer’s report moved by Kevin, seconded by Claire (B), carried.
Claire (W) queried did all clubs receive an invitation to host WPA events? Otaki are to host 6 events out of 13 total, which does not seem fair. Claire (B) said no invitation had been sent to clubs. The allocation and timing of events was partly determined by the number of pistes each club had available and the timing of PNZ events. The upcoming Champion of Champions doubles could be reallocated from Otaki. If any other clubs are interested please contact Claire (B) by next Friday (29 Aug). Otaki will not bid for the event if reallocated. Next year all clubs will be invited to tender for events.
Claire (W) noted discrepancies/anomalies in the PNZ website.
Clive was not present as he had another appointment. His report had been distributed. Lin Jackson has been allocated the mixed doubles, and Dave Gwerder and Paul Bonsey the champion of Champions. Looking for the WPA singles. Clive may be available for one or two days of the doubles. Acceptance of umpire’s report moved Kevin, seconded Bruce, carried Graeme may also be available for the doubles.
The website is progressing well. Claire (B) asked if anyone had consulted their members for expertise in writing websites, as requested at the April meeting. No-one had.
. Upcoming Melee 6 September.
Two new members, Christine in Chanticleer team.
47 members, up to 32 on club day, 2 members in Chanticleer team.
Recently had mid-winter dinner combined with Bowling Club, one member in Chanticleer plus one reserve.
Good turnouts, 24 entries in Club singles, 3 new members including 1 from Cambodia, Rex Hayes Memorial 21 September, PNZ Training Day 30/31 August.
Played most Club days even in rain, 24 members of which 16 enter tournaments, 2 members in Chanticleer.
Membership 52, 20 turnout on good day. Recently held their singles and mid-year dinner.
14 – 18 average on club days. May melee and Bastille Day tournament coming up. Derek is the 1st entry in the May melee. In the past Masterton has generally had trouble encouraging members to travel away to tournaments but this is beginning to change with five Masterton players going to the Otaki Easter Melee
Instituted a Tuesday morning Club day, won Morris trophy by one game, will be hosting Baine trophy.
Simon will submit the constitution as approved at the SGM to the Incorporated Societies before holidaying on September 9.
Masterton won’t be represented in the Champion of Champions singles.
Graeme asked if there was any market for club coaches. He is looking at putting together a package to distribute to the clubs.
Chanticleer – 12 players plus a reserve have been selected, basically 4 NZ reps, 4 experienced and 4 new players (to Chanticleer).
Claire B asked would clubs be happy to play the Champ of Champions doubles on 13 December?
Kevin had circulated a draft paper on resolution of disputes. Could all clubs please get back to him with comments.
Kevin thanked Claire and Graeme for their work re Chanticleer and training.
Meeting closed 8:56pmNext meeting 9 October 2025
WPA secretary. Simon Grant.