Held on Thursday, 13 August 2026, 7.30pm via Zoom.
Moved Kevin, Seconded Brian, Carried
In – Nil
Out – Nil
Nil
Brian presented his financial report as of 10 August 2026. There are four invoices to be paid. Could Graeme please produce a budget to cover the upcoming Tri-Star in Christchurch. He is expecting a small loss for this year, about $100 - $200. Brian suggested WPA send out notices direct to all members, as some emails do not appear to be getting through. Brian moved the report be accepted, Claire B seconded, carried
Graeme spoke about the WPA performance at the Chanticleer. As always, it was a tough ask but the five debutants gained great experience. Although Auckland stayed within the rules they had two very experienced French players who made the difference. Graeme may miss the upcoming Tri-Star at short notice as he requires an injection in his hip. Graeme may introduce a program to train club coaches. There will be a Zoom meeting to discuss this with the Tournament sub-committee. Val queried who will issue the entry forms for WPA tournaments – this will be done by the sub-committee.
No report
No report
Claire (W) can’t report as her microphone isn’t working
Three new members, new sign acknowledging Summerset sponsorship, AGM two weeks ago.
Two new members, club in good heart with active membership and participation
Central Districts Shield last Saturday, won by Wanganui.
Fairly quiet with numbers down on club days, probably because of weather. Membership mid 50’s.
Competitions and mixed club days with Upper Hutt. Two new members, now 24 members with up to 16 turning up at club days. Drains being dug around the pistes
Interactions with Silverstream, getting a good turnout. Club interclub to be set up, will introduce new players to tournaments, modelled on the Casey Cup
Running a points competition on Sundays with points accumulating over the season, have a Shanghai night monthly with fish and chips and drinks after. Generally good turnouts but only six today because of illness. Can’t field a team for the JC on Saturday and discussing an alternative date with Kevin.
Two prospective new members. Committee is looking at interactions with other clubs, including mutual exchange sessions with the Bowling Club.
All clubs supported the admission of the Hawkes Bay clubs to some degree subject to conditions. Kevin will draft a list of conditions to circulate around the clubs for comment. PNZ appears to be driving the admission of the clubs, which have not made contact. Also the number of clubs seeking admission is not known.
Jean Baine, a stalwart from the Hutt Valley, passed away a few days ago.
Claire B had spoken to Dianna of Alliance Francaise about the possibility of meeting up with WPA as has been done with Auckland Pétanque. Dianna had been told by a WPA member that the WPA would not be interested.
7:30pm 8 October via Zoom
Meeting closed at 8:59pm
WPA Secretary Simon Grant