BOARD OF DIRECTORS President NANCY ROBERTS (850) 450-5188 [email protected]Vice President ARMAND GRASSI (850) 248-3371 [email protected]District Representative VIRGINIA WATERFIELD (850) 650-3074 [email protected]JEAN CARR (850) 385-3358 [email protected]MINO GERATO ( 850) 894-2437 [email protected]MURRAY HALL (850) 941-4955 [email protected]MARY ANN McDOUGAL ( 850) 622-0612 [email protected]JUDITH PURVIS (850) 271-0518 [email protected]ROBERT TODD ( 850) 570-6459 [email protected]LORA TUCKER ( 850) 597 8811 [email protected]SUPPORT Secretary/Treasurer BETSY POOR (850) 896 8947 [email protected]SBN Unit Editor THERI ANDINO (850) 559-6134 [email protected]Youth Liaison CARLA BURKE (850) 261-2657 [email protected]Recorder DON CATON We are entering the last two months of the year. All of us plan for relaxation and fun over the holidays. Does this extend into your bridge life? It does for our Unit. Parties are planned and the festivities abound. is is part of what makes up the culture of our individual clubs. Yes, we are all different with a lile twist of our cultures but we all have a common interest…interest in and love of the game of duplicate bridge. What in the world is she talking about? You know, we have characters at the bridge table. We have players who behave in certain ways, some tolerated and some not tolerated. We hear a raised voice and someone will say, “at is just ______. It is just the way they communicate with each other. No harm, no foul.” is is tolerated. Do you have a dress code? I doubt that you do in the formal sense. However, you really do have a dress code, it is just informal. Each club has its formal leaders and we all certainly have our informal leaders. ese are the folks that drive how we dress and in some part how we behave. Do you know who these folks are? It is an interesting study in organizational norms. We hear so oſten, “Just don’t bother because you can never get anything done.” If you want something done in your club and you have been unsuccessful with the formal leadership, look to the informal leaders. Networking is the key. If your idea has merit this process will give you a good opportunity. We had two great sectionals in September and October. We have another in November. I encourage all to enjoy as much as is possible. Our schedules are all very busy but the tournaments are vital to the financial stability of each club. But, more importantly, the sectional tournament is the grooming ground for our future players. e non-life master player should be our focus. We should all encourage these folks and include them in every aspect of our games. Are you doing your best? I have a feeling we could all do a beer job on this one. If you have special programs in place for the non- life master, please let us know. We could publish a page on just your ideas. Worth a shot, don’t you think? See you at the table, N ancy Roberts 45 www.District9ACBL.org 44 ACBL District 9 UNIT 219’S FIRST YOUTH AMBASSADOR Meet Sarah Manning (Pensacola), age 13, who was one of 21 youth chosen nationally for the very first class of ACBL Youth Ambassadors. Joining her in the 2009-2010 class, also from District 9 but from different Units, were Adam Kaplan (New Port Richey), and Jesse Stern (Lutz). Kevin Dwyer (Fort Myers) was selected as a Junior Ambassador. e Youth Ambassadors are youngsters 19 years and younger. Junior Ambassadors are age 25 and under. Qualifications for both ranks include players who embody the characteristics of ethics, sportsmanship, goodwill and promotion of bridge among other young players. Sarah has always been kind and courteous to everyone she meets at the bridge table and she continued to exhibit these qualities during the Youth Bridge Camp held in Pensacola July 2009. She was especially helpful preparing posters, baking, and being willing to do everything necessary to make the camp a success. Unit 219 wishes her much joy and a lot of fun as she begins her bridge career. UNIT 219 BOARD OF DIRECTORS You might have noticed some changes in the Board of Directors for Unit 219. Nancy Roberts has taken over for Gayle Marr as our President and Armand Grassi is stepping up to serve as Vice President. Gayle is saddened to leave us, but is off to do a wonderful thing in helping her grandson get the best education he can. We wish her and her family the best and hope she won’t become a stranger! e most recent Unit 219 Board meeting was held at the Fort Walton Beach tournament in October – check the Unit website at www.unit219acbl.org for updates. Also be sure to check out your club games results on the District 9 website! Visit www.district9acbl.org and scroll to the bottom for “District 9 Club Game Results.” If your club is not yet posting, ask your club manager to get online! Congratulations to Larry Gardner and Ann Canterbery who were appointed to the District Goodwill Committee this year from Unit 219. e President of each Unit is asked every year to select two people who qualify for the appointment. Qualifications for both the District and National Goodwill Committees include giving a great deal of time and effort to bridge ♣ UNIT 219's CLUB NEWS ♣ Carla Burke presents Larry Gardner with his Goodwill Committee pin 70 + % Games Doug Haseltine and Patrick Horton Tallahassee 73.77% Cass and Marilyn Davidson Tallahassee 71.13% Chris Christmas and Phil Johnsen Tallahassee 71.50% Ann Canterbery and Lora Tucker Tallahassee 72.51% Judy Neubacher and Steve Ross Tallahassee 70.00% Shirley Aaron and Margaret MacNeish Tallahassee 70.49% Shirley Aaron and Margaret MacNeish Tallahassee 71.23% Lee and Dora Anderson FWB 74.95% Jeannette Winters and Richard Polangin Tallahassee 70.74% Steve Ross and Judy Neubacher Tallahassee 70.00%
We are entering the last two months of the year. All of us plan for relaxation and fun over the holidays. Does this extend into your bridge life? It does for our Unit. Parties are planned and the festivities abound. This is part of what makes up the culture of our individual clubs. Yes, we are all different with a little twist of our cultures but we all
have a common interest…interest in and love of the game of duplicate bridge. What in the world is she talking about? You know, we have characters at the bridge table. We have players who behave in certain ways, some tolerated and some not tolerated. We hear a raised voice and someone will say, “That is just ______. It is just the way they communicate with each other. No harm, no foul.” This is tolerated. Do you have a dress code? I doubt that you do in the formal sense. However, you really do have a dress code, it is just informal. Each club has its formal leaders and we all certainly have our informal leaders. These are the folks that drive how we dress and in some part how we behave. Do you know who these folks are? It is an interesting study in organizational norms. We hear so often, “Just don’t bother because you can never get anything done.” If you want something done in your club and you have been unsuccessful with the formal leadership, look to the informal leaders. Networking is the key. If your idea has merit this process will give you a good opportunity. We had two great sectionals in September and October. We have another in November. I encourage all to enjoy as much as is possible. Our schedules are all very busy but the tournaments are vital to the financial stability of each club. But, more importantly, the sectional tournament is the grooming ground for our future players. The non-life master player should be our focus. We should all encourage these folks and include them in every aspect of our games. Are you doing your best? I have a feeling we could all do a better job on this one. If you have special programs in place for the non-life master, please let us know. We could publish a page on just your ideas. Worth a shot, don’t you think? See you at the table,
N ancy Roberts
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UNIT 219’S FIRST YOUTH AMBASSADOR Meet Sarah Manning (Pensacola), age 13, who was one of 21 youth chosen
nationally for the very first class of ACBL Youth Ambassadors. Joining her in the 2009-2010 class, also from District 9 but from different Units, were Adam Kaplan (New Port Richey), and Jesse Stern
(Lutz). Kevin Dwyer (Fort Myers) was selected as a Junior Ambassador. The Youth Ambassadors are youngsters 19 years and younger. Junior Ambassadors are age 25 and under. Qualifications for both ranks include players who embody the characteristics of ethics, sportsmanship, goodwill and promotion of bridge among other young players. Sarah has always been kind and courteous to everyone she meets at the bridge table and she continued to exhibit these qualities during the Youth Bridge Camp held in Pensacola July 2009. She was especially helpful preparing posters, baking, and being willing to do everything necessary to make the camp a success. Unit 219 wishes her much joy and a lot of fun as she begins her bridge career.
UNIT 219 BOARD OF DIRECTORS You might have noticed some changes in the Board of Directors for Unit
219. Nancy Roberts has taken over for Gayle Marr as our President and Armand Grassi is stepping up to serve as Vice President. Gayle is saddened to leave us, but is off to do a wonderful thing in helping her grandson get the best education he can. We wish her and her family the best and hope she won’t become a stranger! The most recent Unit 219 Board meeting was held at the Fort Walton Beach tournament in October – check the Unit website at www.unit219acbl.org for updates. Also be sure to check out your club games results on the District 9 website! Visit www.district9acbl.org and scroll to the bottom for “District 9 Club Game Results.” If your club is not yet posting, ask your club manager to get online!
Congratulations to Larry Gardner and Ann Canterbery who were appointed to the District Goodwill Committee this year from Unit 219. The President of each Unit is asked every year to select two people who qualify for the appointment. Qualifications for both the District and National Goodwill Committees include giving a great deal of time and effort to bridge
♣ UNIT 219's CLUB NEWS ♣
Carla Burke presents Larry Gardner with his Goodwill Committee pin
70+ % GamesDoug Haseltine and Patrick Horton Tallahassee 73.77%Cass and Marilyn Davidson Tallahassee 71.13%Chris Christmas and Phil Johnsen Tallahassee 71.50%Ann Canterbery and Lora Tucker Tallahassee 72.51%Judy Neubacher and Steve Ross Tallahassee 70.00%Shirley Aaron and Margaret MacNeish Tallahassee 70.49%Shirley Aaron and Margaret MacNeish Tallahassee 71.23%Lee and Dora Anderson FWB 74.95%Jeannette Winters and Richard Polangin Tallahassee 70.74%Steve Ross and Judy Neubacher Tallahassee 70.00%
in the Unit and/or District, demeanor at the bridge table, and courtesy and kindness to partners and opponents – all qualities which promote the goodwill of all bridge players and the enjoyment of the game. Larry and Ann are prime examples of all the above and we are proud to have them represent Unit 219.
TALLAHASSEE–LIFE MASTERS CELEBRATED The Tallahassee Duplicate Bridge Club
is proud to welcome three new Life Masters to its ranks – Cyndi Collins, Steve Ross, and Ann Canterbery.
The TDBC held a game in their honor with chilidogs for dinner, organized by Jill Meyers and crew. Congrats to these players and we look forward to seeing them at the tables for many years to come!
PENSACOLA SURPRISE We have special people in all of our clubs. You know the type…always doing something for someone else and of great help and encouragement to the new players. We have such a person at the Pensacola Bridge Center: Murray Hall. Murray is a Director (he directs two games, one of which he initiated to provide playing time for those folks with fewer than 500 points). Well, guess who
had a surprise party? Many of the 199er’s and the Sunday group got together and provided a wonderful surprise party in recognition of Murray’s kindness and effort on their behalf. The pictures tell the story. Congratulations!!!
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BRIDGE CLUB SCHEDULETALLAHASSEE DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUBhttp://home.earthlink.net/~judykb/tdbc.htmlAnn Canterbury - (850) 668-5077 - [email protected] Senior Center - 1400 North Monroe Street Monday 1:30 PM Novice 0-99 (call for location) 3:00 PM Easybridge! Lessons 6:30 PM (Open)Tuesday 1:30 PM OpenWednesday 7:00 PM Beginning Lessons (Jan. – Mar.)Thursday 6:00 PM (0-99, lesson, game at 6:30) 6:30 PM (Open)Westminster Oaks – Parry Center, 4449 Meandering WayFriday 1:00 PM (Open)Sunday 1:30 PM (Open)CAPITOL CITY DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUBSteve Whitaker, Manager - (850) [email protected] Senior Center - 1400 North Monroe Street Tuesday 6:30 PM Special Games OnlyWednesday 1:30 PM Stratified OpenThursday 1:30 PM Stratified OpenFriday 6:30 PM Stratified OpenPANAMA CITY BEACH DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUBSenior CenterCorner of Lyndell Ave & Hutchinson Blvd.Monday 6:00 PM non-sanctionedTuesday 10:00 AM sanctionedThursday 10:00 AM sanctionedPANAMA CITY DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB2001 Recreation Drive • Lynn HavenMonday 12:30 PM sanctionedTuesday 5:30 PM Newcomers (0-20) sanctionedWednesday 12:30 PM sanctionedFriday 12:30 PM sanctionedFORT WALTON BRIDGE CLUB 100 Buck DriveFor information, call: Monday 1:30 PM 396-8947 Tuesday 9:30 AM 862-7061 Wednesday 6:30 PM 396-8947 Friday 9:30 AM 862-7061 Saturday 12:30 PM 939-8203 All Games Are StratifiedEMERALD COAST BRIDGE CLUBDestin Community Center101 Stahlman Avenue • 850-654-5184 Monday 9:30 AMWednesday 12:30 PMThursday 9:30 AM Director: Ted Gardner – 474-8924 (feel free to call)PENSACOLA DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUBhttp://www.pensacolabridgeclub.com1200 North 12th Avenue • (850) 432-3946Monday (0-199) 1:00 PM Carol Guimond 476-4321 Monday 7:00 PM Gordon Guimond 476-4321 Tuesday 12:30 PM Larry Westholm 433-4969 (Individual) 7:00 PM Larry Westholm 433-4969Wednesday 12:30 PM Gordon Guimond 476-4321 Thursday 12:30 PM Murray Hall 941-4955(3rd Thursday Only) 7:00 PM Larry Gardner 476-5984Friday 12:30 PM Roger Reff 712-5856 Saturday 1:00 PM Ted Gardner 474-8924Sunday (0-299) 1:30 PM Murray Hall 941-4955MARIANNA DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUBEpiscopal Parish House • Lafayette StreetMonday 1:00 PM Jane McKee 482-5484
President, District 9 Rep Judy SchornerIndian River [email protected]
Greetings fellow bridge players, How wonderful it is to feel the cool breezes of November. How blessed we are! Please remember to give thanks for the men and women fighting to protect our freedom, for family and friends, a place to live, food to eat and the ability to play bridge. This is also the time of year when we start to welcome back our snowbirds. So make sure you give them a warm welcome to our bridge tables. Let them know how much we value their return. Hopefully you have made your plans to attend our Orlando Regional, which is January 4-10, 2010. It promises to be great tournament and you won’t want to miss it. Come early and play on Monday afternoon at 1:00 and you’ll get a free play for Tuesday. We’re also giving away $2 coupons to be applied to hotel food. There will free celebrity speakers, registrations gifts, a hospitality room and you’ll even have a chance to win a three day/two night stay at a luxury LXR Resort and much more You can call 1-866-397-6516 to reserve your bridge rate room for $125 (single/double). The resort fee is waved for bridge players; after all we are there to play bridge. It is almost time to prepare the ballot for the next Unit Board election. If you are interested in seeing how our Unit is run and possibly serving on the board, please contact Pam Himes, our Elections Chair. Her phone number and email address are on page 50. Visit our website at www.acblunit240.com for the latest details on the Regional and other upcoming events. Have fun at the bridge table and may all your finesses work.
Judy Schorner
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Instantly Play Better Bridge By Ron Andrews All right, I have your attention, even if you do not believe it is possible. I might be stretching the word instantly a bit, but I do think you can improve your results and your enjoyment very quickly. How? By finding your focus, especially your short term focus. Focus is about narrowing your attention. If you can tune out the non-bridge related activity and stay in the moment you will notice more, remember more, and have more time to make better decisions. I am not suggesting that you can or should concentrate on nothing but bridge from the moment you walk into the club. We should all enjoy the company of other members of the bridge community, but reserve a few minutes to go over your card to remind yourself of your partnership agreements. Welcome players to your table but then bring your attention back to the game. There will be moments during your bridge day where all your brainpower must be brought to the task; the problem is we do not always know which deals will require our greatest effort. Developing your ability to concentrate on each hand in turn, and within each hand to note and remember as much as possible, will prepare you for the hands that need utmost care. Pay attention during the auction; see each bid, if your mind wanders force it back on task. Do not forget to constantly re-consider your hand within the context of the auction so far. During the play, memorize the opening lead, take time to count losers & winners, and to develop a plan. These steps will help you concentrate on the things you need to notice during the play. As you “play your plan,” note the cards played. Are the distributions as you hoped? Keep track of the high cards. In order to count, you first have to notice. When the hand is over, good or bad, do what you need to do to put it behind you. It is now time to bring your focus of attention to the next board. Repeat this process. At the end of each hand, prepare yourself for the next deal. At the end of each round, prepare yourself for the next round. During the break, pay attention to your physical and social needs: relax, hit the restroom, breathe, socialize, eat, drink, and basically do anything but bridge. Then once again, as you return to the table, prepare yourself to focus on bridge. By the way, as a good partner, part of your job is to help partner concentrate. A little analysis between hands might help you each put a hand out of mind but too much will be distracting and take away time from the next hand. As dummy be quiet and efficient and avoid being a distraction. So instead of adding a new convention to your card, work on improving your ability to focus. As you make fewer mistakes and your results improve, so will your enjoyment of the game.
I/N CHAIR – JUDY SCHORNER
UNIT 240 70% CLUB% DATE PLAYERS VENUE
75.00 Aug 09 Barbara and Douglas Black Wickham Park Sr Ctr BC, Melbourne70.35 Aug 10 Judith Kane/William Poole Vero Beach Bridge Club, Vero Beach70.27 Aug 10 Al Killian/Nancy Marquardt Vero Beach Bridge Club, Vero Beach74.05 Aug 24 Judith Kane/William Poole Vero Beach Bridge Club, Vero Beach73.38 Aug 26 Allan Stauber/Julie Zhu Vero Beach Bridge Club, Vero Beach71.53 Aug 27 Carol McCarthy/Susan Hulseman Vero Beach Bridge Club, Vero Beach72.27 Sep 01 Gene and Arlene Swanson 99er Game–Vero Beach BC, Vero Beach71.35 Sep 25 Maureen Hendricks/Susan Hulseman 0-300 Game–Vero Beach BC, Vero Beach
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Vero Beach Bridge Center0-299er Sectional Tournament
November 14-15Vero Beach Duplicate Bridge Center
1520 14th AvenueVero Beach, Florida
(772) 562-3008www.verobridge.com
Silver Point Tournament!!Saturday, November 14 Stratified Pairs Single Sessions 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.Sunday, November 15 Stratified Swiss Teams Play-through 10 a.m ***Lunch included*** Strats: A = 200-300 B = 100 –200 C = 0-100 $10.00 per session • $88.00 per team
Tournament Chair: Pat Finn (772) 770-5486 [email protected]: Lorraine Izzo (772) 234-4588 Greatest Hospitality on the East Coast!Directions to the Bridge Center:From I-95 exit #147 (SR 60) - East on SR 60 for 7.2 miles to 14th Avenue - Turn right (south) for 0.6 miles - Bridge Center is on left.Lodging: Comfort Inn, 950 U.S. Highway 1 - (772) 569-0900
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We want to publish news about your local club. To submit articles about your club such as members’ achievements, special events you’ve held, or a brief history of your club, please e-mail to: [email protected] 240 Liaison for the Sunshine Bridge News.Deadline for the next issue is November 20.
For other information about Unit 240,please visit our web site at:
We have added a "Unit 240 70% Club" to our Unit pages. If you would like for your Club’s 70% games to be added, here is what you need to do. Email the information to Judy Schorner at: [email protected], by the 15th of each month. All submissions must contain the following information:
The Club’s full name 1. The town in which the club is located2. The director’s name3. The names of both partners4. A copy of the score sheet - (individual 5. or the section)
We Want To Hear From You!
Vero Beach Sectional Tournament December 11—13, 2009
Vero Beach Duplicate Bridge Center 1520 14th Avenue
Vero Beach, Florida (772) 562-3008
www.verobridge.com
Search for the Silver!! Friday, December 11 Stratified Open Pairs 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Stratified NLM Pairs (0-300) 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 12 Stratified Open Pairs 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Stratified NLM Pairs (0-300) 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Compact KO-First Session 10 a.m. Compact KO-Second Session 2:30 p.m. (Compact KO will be bracketed and/or handicapped) Sunday, December 13 Stratified Swiss Teams Play-through 10 a.m.– Strats determined by average masterpoints Stratified 0-300 Swiss Teams Play-through 10 a.m
***Lunch included*** Strats: Open A = 1500+ B = 500-1500 C = 0-500 NLM: A = 200-300 B = 100 –200 C = 0-100
Tournament Chair Partnerships:
Greatest Hospitality on the East Coast!
Directions to the Bridge Center: From I-95 exit #147 (SR 60) East on SR 60 for 7.2 miles to 14th Avenue Turn right (south) for 0.6 miles Bridge Center is on left. Lodging: Comfort Inn, 950 U.S. Highway 1, (772) 569-0900
Single SessionsSingle Sessions
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I hope everybody had a good summer and I want to welcome back our snowbirds. It is always good to have you back with us. It is that time of year again when we ask you to participate in our yearly election for officers for Unit 243. If you will notice, this issue has the ballots
for the Elections. Please read the biographies and vote for the candidate whom you feel will do the best job to promote bridge for Unit 243. The candidates that are running have indicated their willingness to serve as your representatives. These are non-paid positions, and involve hard work by all the members. Please vote for NO fewer than three (3) candidates and NO more than six (6). Please make sure to put your name and ACBL number on the envelope when you vote. IF your Name and ACBL number are not on it, YOUR VOTE WILL NOT BE COUNTED. There are ballot boxes located at each club. If you prefer, you can mail your ballot to the address listed on the ballot. Voting will start on November 1st and finish on November 27. Please vote, as it is your way to be heard! I am happy to announce that your board has just finished negotiating with the Hilton Hotel in Deerfield Beach, to hold our annual tournament there through 2013. So this way you will be able to make your plans for the next 4 years! Our next big event will be our Annual Silver Point Sectional held at the Skolnik Center in Pompano Beach, December 18-20. As usual we will have free food included in the price of the entry. This is always a great tournament and the last chance to get your Silver Points for the year. Please come out and support your Unit. By the time we have the tournament you will also have your new board of directors, so it should be a good time.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Bill Rauld
President BILL RAULD1317 N.W. 124th AvenuePembroke Pines, FL 33026Tel: [email protected] Vice President T.J. [email protected] Secretary & TreasurerKAY EGNER1051 N.E. 28th Terrace Pompano Beach, FL 33062Tel: 954-782-1898
ComptrollerJOYCE KLEIN Tel: 954-722-1340 Board of Directors MAX BROWN MARY BUSHAWN DOLLY DELLON PHIL HEASLEYJESSE LAIRD PEGGY MUSCHETTCARMELA KNAUER LOIS REDLICK MARTY ROBINST.J. SINGERJEAN SPECTORJAMES WALKER Legal Counsel TED EGNER 954-782-1898 Conduct & Ethics MARTY ROBINS 954-752-0146
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S 72.32 Barbara Ehrlich / Shirley Feld Wynmoor 8/24/0972.69 Saul Gross / Irma Willenborg Ft. Lauderdale 8/28/0972.82 Darcy Parker / Jim Parker Ft. Lauderdale 9/19/0972.45 Darcy Parker / Jim Parker Ft. Lauderdale 9/20/0975.00 Jeannette Vintejoux / Pierre Vintejoux Bonaventure 9/19/0974.62 Tom Fitzsimmons / Bob Ramos Bonaventure 8/26/0973.19 Les Fine / Ruth Gottlieb Bonaventure 8/26/0979.00 Caroline Warner / Stephen Warner Pompano Beach 8/29/09
% Players Venue Date
Beach Community Center – 3351 NE 33 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 33308Margery Pecoraro, Director • (954) 828-4610 • email: [email protected] Bonaventure Town Center – 16690 Saddle Club Road, Weston, FL 33326Jim Walker • (954) 593-3741 • email: [email protected] Bridge Ace – 815 N.E. 25TH Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Owner/Operator Rich Waugh • (954) 303-3191website: BRIDGEACE.COM Century Village Duplicate Bridge Club (Invitational) – Lorraine Motley : (954) 436-3561 Century Village Pembroke Pines Duplicate Bridge Club (CVPP Duplicate Bridge Club)13300 SW 10 Street, Pembroke Pines, 33027 • Judith Paulin - (954) 432-3222CVE Duplicate Bridge Club (Invitational) – 2400 Century Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442Bea Luber, Club Manager • email: [email protected] Fort Lauderdale Bridge Club – 700 NE 6th Terrace, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304Carl Cronrath • (954) 761-1577 • email: [email protected] • website: www.ftlbc.com Fran Kaufman’s Bridge Club – 221 SE First Ave, Hallandale Beach, FLFran Kaufman • (954) 458-7770 • email: [email protected] • website: www.frankbridge.com Hollywood Bridge Club – Temple Sinai, 1400 N.46th Ave., Hollywood, 33021David Reiter • (954) 600-1899 - or - Sedat Nassi • (954) 790-3010website: www.hollywoodbridgeclub.com • email: [email protected] Lauderdale Yacht Club (Invitational) – Club Manager: Ernie Moore Paulpano Bridge Club – Paul Blume • (954) 803-1474 • website: www.bridgejeanni.com
Pompano Beach Duplicate Bridge Club – 180 SW Sixth Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060(954) 943-1733 • Jeanni Blume, Club Manager • (954) 803-1477 • email: [email protected]: www.bridgescore.com/pompano
Posnack JCC Bridge Club – 5850 S Pine Island Road, Davie, FL 33328Jeanni Blume • (954) 725-0130 • email: [email protected] • website: www.bridgejeanni.com Westside Bridge Club – Located at the Lincoln Park Center 7766 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL 33351(954) 749-9570 Wynmoor Bridge Club (Invitational) – Lynne List • (954) 257-3452
UNIT 243 CLUBS
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PRESENTING…YOUR UNIT 243 2009 BOARD MEMBER CANDIDATES
Barbara AugustThe reason for my running for the Board of Directors is that I am a people oriented person. I would be there to greet our guests with a smile, and see to it that they find their way and enjoy their experience of a large event. I will be glad to work in the hospitality area or on the hospitally desk.
Kay EgnerI have served as a board member of Unit 243 for six years. During this time, I have assisted at our tournaments and have been a goodwill ambassador promoting bridge at all levels. I was elected secretary by my fellow board members, functioning in that capacity for the past three years.
Charlotte Garfield I want to help Unit 243 continue its good work and try to help improve its functions, such as bigger and better
tournaments. To this I bring my experience from the Goodwill Committee when I first joined as a teacher and director in 1996. My managerial skills for running export business and dances plus multi-lingual skills should help to serve these goals.
Keith GellmanBeing on the board will allow me to share my love of our game with everyone and start giving back to this community. My play schedule is 10-12 times a week, in three local clubs, and all levels of tournaments. I will work hard getting out our Board of Directors information so we can encourage our new players to get into tournaments as soon as possible. I’m a Life Master, newly ACBL accredited teacher and a member of Unit 243 Goodwill Committee.
Philip HeasleyActive hard-working participant in all areas of board business; Chairman of STaC committee and member of the District 9 Flight C Grand National Team in the past.
Harvey Hoffenberg Since retiring from Real Estate business, Bridge has become my #1 passion. The ACBL’s community service and encouragement of newer players like myself fits in with my goals for the future. Making tournaments fun, accessible and affordable have kept me coming back.
Bella Ionis‑Sorren I love bridge at all levels and I am willing to help make sure our Unit Board has knowledgeable players. Vote for me and I will help make our local tournaments better run and player friendly. Bridge has made my life much more meaningful and I would like to share that with new players.
David LongUnit 243 is fortunate to have a very talented Board of Directors. I wish to join the
Board to add new perspective. I am a creative problem solver and think outside the box. I learned basic Goren bridge in 1954. After retiring in 2005, I studied modern bidding, joined ACBL and won the Ace of Clubs and Mini-McKenney three years in a row thanks to many excellent partners. I am presently a Bronze Life Master.
Margery Pecoraro I have lived in South Florida and played bridge here for 31 years. I became a certified ACBL director 30 years ago and have been directing many games in the area. I have been on the Board of Directors of Unit 243 for many years, co-chairing the tournaments and partnership desk. I am currently on the committee to negotiate a contract for our regional tournaments for the coming years.
Paula PolsynMy name is Paula Polsyn and I am a Bridge addict. I am passionate about the game
and will do all that I can to promote and preserve it. I have been living in Florida since 1971 although I didn’t start playing duplicate bridge until I retired in 1999. Of course, I got hooked and now I am running for the Unit Board in order to do my share to maintain, protect, and preserve this most wonderful game.
Bill RauldCurrent and past president of Unit 243 for four years; I have been involved in bridge in South Florida for 15 years. I am constantly trying to get new people involved in duplicate bridge. I would like to continue serving you as your representative on the board.
Jean SpectorI have been a current board member of Unit 243 for the last eight years, chairman of the prize committee and partnership desk. I am a very hard worker and would like contributing to the success of bridge in South Florida.
T.J. SingerI have been on the Board for 3 years and an active participant in board business including: actively maintaining the Unit 243 website, manning the partnership desk at our Unit-run tournaments and working on getting sponsors for our local tournaments. I am a bridge director and was Unit 243's Rookie of The Year in 2005.
Jim WalkerI have served for the past two years on your Unit 243 board of directors and have been a “main-stay” at the partnership desk at our unit tournaments. I would be pleased to continue serving for the next two year term.
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OFFICIAL UNIT 243 BALLOT – 2009 Please vote for at least three (3) and not more than six (6) names. Please indicate your name and ACBL number neatly on the envelope. If you are not a member of Unit 243, Broward County, your vote will be in-valid. The votes may be put into the ballot boxes in your local bridge club or may be mailed to:
UNIT 243 ELECTIONS4414 FOXTAIL LANEWESTON FL 33331
Barbara August David Long
Kay Egner Margery Pecoraro
Charlotte Garfield Paula Polsyn
Keith Gellman Bill Rauld
Philip Heasley Jean Spector
Harvey Hoffenberg T.J. Singer
Bella Ionis‑Sorren Jim Walker
All ballots must be received by Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Thank youJesse LairdUnit 243 Election Committee
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BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER – (954) 828-4610Open game, Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. --- Director: Margery Pecoraro
BONAVENTUREat the Bonventure Town Center Club, 16690 Saddle Club Road, WestonOpen Monday evenings 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Friday & Saturday at 1:00 p.m.Fees - $5 with cookies, snacks & tea included. Coffee & sodas available.
FORT LAUDERDALE BRIDGE CLUB – (954) 761-1577 www.ftlbc.comPresorted boards and hand analysis available every session!Upcoming EventsNovember 20-22, 2009 0-300 Silver Point Tournament Stratified Pairs and Swiss Teams for those under 300 masterpoints and are looking for Silver!!!
November 26Thanksgiving Dinner and Game, 12:00 p.m.
December 5Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner, 5:30 p.m.
December 11Annual Pro-Am Tournament, 12:30 p.m.
December 25Christmas Dinner and Game, 12:00 p.m.
December 31New Year’s Party and Game, 6:30 p.m. – For more detail see club or visit website: http://www.acblunit243.org
HOLLY WOOD BRIDGE CLUB1400 N. 46th Ave., HollywoodGames Monday thru Friday at 12:30 p.m.Supervised play Monday and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. with DavidTriple Master points daily-$8 entryBagels and Cream Cheese dailyEgg salad and tuna salad every WednesdayWe guarantee to have a partner for youCall David 954-600-1899or Sedat 954-790-3010 for information
PAULPANO BRIDGE CLUBPOMPANO HIGHLANDS PARK W/PAUL BLUME (954) 803-1474www.bridgejeanni.comComplimentary Light Lunch (noon) & Bridge 12:30-3:30 p.m.Free Lecture 3rd Wednesday of the month 11:30 a.m.Call Paul for partners 954-803-1474
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POSNACK JCC B.C. – JEANNI & PAUL BLUME(954) 803-1477 – www.bridgejeanni.comPosnack JCC Bridge Club has Supervised Play for beginners on Tuesdays AND Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. This is a lively wonderful group of students. Newplicate starts November 10, Tuesday nights and a beginner class will be held on Thursday nights. Very exciting!!November 9, 16 and 23--Mondays from 1:00-2:45 p.m. at the JCC will be bridge lessons w/jeanni. The subjects will include improving your bidding and play judgment. Printed material, lesson hands, LOW PRICE! These lessons will be held at Pompano Bridge Club same dates 7:15 p.m.Triple Point Duplicates Tuesday, Thursday at 7:00 p.m.Call Jeanni for partners & more information 954-803-1477 or www.bridgejeanni.com
Free Lectures before NLM game Tuesday and Thursday Mornings.•Ongoing beginner's lessons with Jeanni Blume Mondays @ 7:00 p.m. Call Jeanni for •more details (954) 803-1477. 299'er game every Friday 12:30-3:30, $2 Lunch and Free Lecture @ NoonBeginner's lessons with Lois Redlick, Fridays @ 9:30am-11:30am. •* Swiss Teams last Friday evening of the month.•
TAMARAC COMMUNITY CENTER BRIDGE CLUB8601 West Commercial Boulevard, Tamarac, FL 33319 Games Wednesday and Friday 1:00 p.m. – Call Alan Minton director 954-839-0205 20 minutes Q & A before the game. – Homemade Sweets and Healthy Snacks Need a partner Call Alan 954-839-0205 – ACBL certified game
WESTSIDE B.C.WE ARE OPEN 7 days a week. TUESDAY & THURSDAY 7:00 p.m. TRIPLE POINTS every evening & Monday-Friday too. 12:30 p.m.LOTS of CELEBRATIONS for HOLIDAYS & SPECIAL BIRTHDAYSSUNDAYS-1:00 p.m.Watch for details-CHANUKAH & XMAS EVE --SUPPER PARTIESSEE AD for DECEMBER SECTIONALBAGELS & COFFEE & DESSERTS DAILYSPECIAL DESSERTS-EVENING GAMES
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Directions:Exit I-95 at Atlantic Blvd. West. Turn left(south) on Powerline Rd. Turn right(west)on McNab Road. Turn right (north) on SW36th Ave. Civic Center is 2/10 mile northof Publix.From University Drive: East on McNabRoad to 21st Avenue. Left (north) on 21stAve. past Publix to Civic Center.
Stratifications: A=1500+ B=500-1500 C=0-500 Novice/Intermediate A=100-300 B=50-100 C=0-50Entry Fee $11 per session$12 for unpaid & non ACBL members
9:00 Breakfast 10:00 Bracketed Open Swiss Teams (play through) 10:00 Bracketed Novice/Intermediate Swiss Teams (play through) 1:00 Lunch
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Herb Skolnick Civic Center800 SW 36th AvePompano Beach, FL(954) 786-4590
December 18-20 2009
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Ms. Altus, I was thumbing through the pages of SUNSHINE BRIDGE NEWS when I came across the page with the photos of Bob Ferguson and his sister, Betty Johnson. I read (and re-read) the article with a great deal of interest because the Fergusons are near and dear to my heart. It was in the late '50s that I took bridge lessons from Marge Ferguson (Jim Ferguson's wife) and many a time Jim would amble into the room (we played in the Ferguson home) and share his expertise with us. Of course both Jim and Marge Ferguson were experts…not only in bridge but in sharing warmth and hospitality with others. It's true that at that time their children showed no interest at all in the game. I loved Marge Ferguson. I always said that when I grow up I want to be like her. After the completion of the lessons, I played weekly in their local game which attracted good players from as far as 30 miles away. And, the Fergusons encouraged me and my partner to attend the tournaments. And there you have another story of a person whose life changed because of the wonderful game of bridge. I have been living in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands for the past 35 years (yes, we do have a club here) and over the past years on occasion I returned to Western Pennsylvania to visit family. While there, I played in various bridge clubs with both Betty (just occasionally) and Bob (quite often). Bob, as you must know, is a quiet, unassuming man with a heart of gold. He would ever so diplomatically share pointers with me and I still think the world of him. Just as an aside, Jim and Marge Ferguson owned a pricey ice cream/candy shoppe and a visit to their store was reserved for special occasions. As far as I know, Bob still owns several candy shops that are extremely successful and famous in Western Pennsylvania. Thank you for writing that wonderful article about them. They are great people and I want the world to know it.
Sincerely,Justine Flashman
REMEMBER
November 1-30GNT Club Qualifying
November 16-22Unit 240 STaCNovember 22
Unit 128 SwissNovember 30
ACBL-Wide Charity Game #2December 1-31
GNT Club QualifyingDecember 7-13Unit 128 STaC
299er SectionalsOctober 30-November 2
Ft. MyersNovember 14-15
Vero BeachNovember 20-22
Fort Lauderdale Bridge ClubNovember 30-December 5
Pompano BeachDecember 3-5St. Petersburg
CONGRATULATIONS!
Penny Ericson won her first gold points, playing in her first knockout event, and winning her bracket, at the Naples Regional. Penny is from Sebring and so are her partner Diane Tocci Kelsey and teammate Caroline Duncan. Their fourth was Don Dvorak from Jacksonville.DISTRICT 9 POLLING QUESTION Thank you to those readers who participated in our survey about attending NABCs. Most of you who answered have attended many of these exciting tournaments. Some of the things you like best: the large games, the platinum points, seeing old friends, playing against the best players, the speakers, the great hotels in nice locations at discounted rates.***********************************Now, please go to our website, www.District9ACBL.org to respond to the new survey question(s):
This year, did any of your •local bridge clubs issue an official statement reminding players to stay home if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms?In previous years, did any clubs •issue this same reminder?
