New Club Liaison Officer
by Andrew Urbanski

In early May I replaced Krys Kazmierczak as the EBU’s Club Liaison Officer, so I thought it would be a good time to introduce myself to you all and re-state what my prime responsibilities and duties are:

• To co-ordinate the development and delivery of EBU services to affiliated clubs through liaison with clubs and relevant departments of the organisation
• To ensure that affiliated clubs are aware of all the varied services which the EBU provides and that they are making the most of their membership
• To help struggling clubs turn themselves around and increase attendances and membership – if you would like to arrange a visit from me to your club to meet your committee and discuss ways in which this might be achieved please do not hesitate to get in touch:
• To advise clubs on best practice concerning club management and learning from those clubs that are thriving so that their experience can help other clubs
• To celebrate club member’s successes – master point rank promotions, NGS rating promotion, national Sims placings etc.
• To attend National Club Committee meetings and liaise with regional and county club committees.

The main services that the EBU provides for its affiliated clubs are:

• Teacher training
• Tournament Director training
• Club Competitions such as the Nicko, Sim Pairs, National Pairs etc.
• Master Point scheme and NGS scheme
• Stratification
• Discounted Bridge Supplies from the EBU shop
• Discounted club Insurance
• Model Club Constitution and guidance on governance issues
• Club Details on the EBU website
• Club Focus E-Magazine which you are reading now!
• The Club Member’s Area on the EBU website which helps in the administration of club playing sessions etc.
• And, of course, the services of the EBU Club Liaison Officer – I am always here to help with any problems or questions that you might have. If I don’t know the answer immediately I will find out!

Andrew Urbanski
Email Andrew@ebu.co.uk
Mobile: 0774 020 3617