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posed and defeated. The original resolutions were passed by the majority of Council. The ABF Executive Director will provide details of the agreed changes in the coming weeks. These changes will be effective from 1 April 2025. Financial Performance The ABF’s audited financial statements for 2023 were approved by Council. A copy of the statements is available on the ABF website. National Director Register The National Event Coordinator Laurie Kelso is re- sponsible for monitoring, mentoring, assessing and accrediting ABF national-level directors. Based on the information received the Board approved: Promotion to National Director, Level 3: • Brian Wade (WA) • Daryl Whitfield (ACT) Congratulations Brian and Daryl. Player Behaviour The Board continues to reinforce the importance of Law 74A: Proper Attitude. 1. A player should always maintain a courteous atti- tude. 2. A player should carefully avoid any remark or ex- traneous action that might cause annoyance or em- barrassment to another player or might interfere with the enjoyment of the game. This law needs to be enforced so that all bridge ses- sions are enjoyable to all, and we retain players. Feedback and Future Meetings The Board welcomes feedback and suggestions on the above matters or other subjects. The next Board Meeting is Wednesday 10 July at the Orange ANC. ABF Board (pictured): Allison Stralow (President) David Fryda (Executive Director) Jenny Thompson (Secretary) Dagmar Neumann, Richard Ward (Board Members) In attendance: Phil Markey (General Counsel) Michael Bryant (Deputy General Counsel) Jane Rasmussen (Executive Secretary) Australian Bridge Federation Ltd. Newsletter: June 2024 Page: 5