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BRIDGEJANUARY 2018BridgeFeedACBL’s new online news siteNEXT IN LINEMeet 2018 President Jay WhippleChina DollsU.S. Women’s team dominates BeijingHua Yuan CupMAJOR COUPAre you familiar withthese techniques?Going Back to CaliResults from theFall NABC
BulletinBRIDGEVol ume 84, Number 1 January 2018 acbl.orgCover design: Cindy Hill Cover art: Thinkstock.comFeatures10141618222633Cheesesteak Your Claim Philly hosts the Spring NABC.He’s NextJay Whipple is 2018 ACBL president.Top DirectorSD WrapBeijing BucksCoup de LaughsMap Quest104 Bridge Bulletin January 2018Molnar Award recognizes TD Lynn Yokel.Results from the Fall NABC – part 1.U.S. women win money event in China.Cocheme is coo-coo for bridge coups.Oregon pair plays in all 50 states.1416
COLUMNSINTERACTIVE FEATURES6IN FIRST SEAT37THE BIDDING BOX9FROM THE CEO40IT’S YOUR CALL36RULING THE GAMEDEPARTMENTS7LETTERS TO THE EDITOR30A GAME FOR ALL AGES34CLUB NEWS66BIG GAMESCALENDARS73TOURNAMENT DIRECTORY73TEACHER, DIRECTOR COURSES83SCHEDULE OF EVENTS53, 5556WEST, EAST HANDS FORTHE BIDDING BOXCHALLENGE OF THE MONTHMASTERPOINTS67NEW LIFE MASTERS68LIFE MASTER MILESTONES84PERSONAL MP PROFILEPASSINGS28, 70, 7170CONTRIBUTORS44ADAM PARRISHParrish the Thought45PHILLIP ALDERCard Play 10146PAT HARRINGTONPlay & Learn47LYNN BERGStartup Bridge48JERRY HELMSAsk Jerry49, 55LARRY COHENBidding Basics, The Real Deal51, 60MIKE LAWRENCEMike’s Bridge Lesson, Mike’s AdviceOBITUARIES52IN MEMORIAM53, 5922Irina Levitina, Sylvia Shi, Pamela Granovetter, Kerri Sanborn, Lynn Deas(and in front), Janice Seamon-MolsonMARK HORTONMisplay These Hands with MeEDDIE KANTARChalk Talk, Test Your Play54AUGUST BOEHMBoehm on Bridge57MARTY BERGENBetter Bridge with Bergen58KAREN WALKERBidding Matters62FRANK STEWARTMy Bridge and Yours63BILLY MILLERDear Billy64DAVID BIRDBridge with the Abbot65GEORGE JACOBSGeorge’s World3326January 2018 Bridge Bulletin5
IN FIRST SEATMember Services:1–800–264–2743 (U.S. only)1–662–253–3193(Other countries)Call and speak to a memberservices representative to:Introducing BridgeFeedOur members have made it increasingly clear that they are hungryfor online bridge content in addition to their monthly Bridge Bulletinmagazine. Last fall, a team at ACBL designed a special website totackle the project, and in late November, BridgeFeed was unveiled.Located at acbl.org/bridgefeed, the site is filled with tips on howto play, player profiles, announcements for ACBL members, articlesfrom past and current issues of the Bridge Bulletin, and lots of photos.Additionally, visitors to the site will see extensive coverage of the FallNABC in San Diego.The site has already attracted quite a few eyeballs, with almost81,000 hits in its first two weeks of existence. Much of this traffic wasdriven by folks looking for news from San Diego, but we hope thateven more visitors will check out BridgeFeed soon to see the greatmaterial there, including some crossover content from newspapercolumns: Frank Stewart’s Daily Bridge Club and Bob Jones’s GorenBridge are regularly featured on the site.Even though BridgeFeed will entertain ACBL members, the siteis open to the public – membership is not required to view it – sofans of the game who aren’t necessarily duplicate enthusiasts canalso enjoy the extensive content. With articles by regular BridgeBulletin columnists such as Eddie Kantar, Mike Lawrence and LarryCohen, there’s something available for players of all levels. Beginners,especially, will find fun pieces on how to improve their game.BridgeFeed is also an easy way to showcase the game to friends whoare curious about bridge, but who may not be ready to try duplicate.Because the Bridge Bulletin magazine has limited amounts ofspace, we frequently have to turn down good contributions fromtalented authors – there’s just no room. With BridgeFeed, however,the editors can publish articles from these writers online. Got agreat story? Let us know. Good photos and videos are a plus if they’rerelevant to the piece.We hope that members and non-members alike will check outBridgeFeed soon. We welcome your feedback on the new site, too.Paul Linxwiler, editor@acbl.org6 Bridge Bulletin January 2018 Join the ACBLRenew your membershipChange your mailing addressGet questions about MPs answeredReport Bridge Bulletin not receivedAvailable Monday–Friday8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. CSTEmail Customer Service:service@acbl.orgMore contact informationon pg. 82.BulletinBRIDGEEditor: Paul LinxwilerManaging Editor: Sue MundayAssociate Editor: Chip DombrowskiGraphic Design / Layout: Cindy HillBRIDGE BULLETIN (ISSN 1089–6376) is publishedmonthly by the American Contract Bridge League, Inc.,6575 Windchase Blvd., Horn Lake MS 38637–1523,662–253–3100. 5 per copy, 49 annually. Yearly subscription paid with annual dues. Periodicals postage paidat Horn Lake MS and at additional mailing offices (USPS488–430). Printed in the USA.Canadian Publication rate paid at Windsor ON,Permit #40040955. CANADIAN return address: c/oAmerican Contract Bridge League, P.«O. Box 875, Stn A,Windsor ON, Canada N9A 6P2.POSTMASTER: Send address changes to BRIDGEBULLETIN, P. O. Box 289, Horn Lake MS 38637-0289American Contract Bridge League6575 Windchase Blvd.Horn Lake MS 38637–1523Website: acbl.org
InBoxHandicaps as ratingsI noted with interest the letters fromBarry Elberg and Marty Deneroff in theOctober issue concerning an effectiverating system for ACBL players.That very subject has concerned mefor some time. Using maximum totalaccumulated masterpoints (MPs) as aplayer’s handicap is a bizarre system.What it says is that no matter what,you will forever be rated at your absolute maximum total point MPs. Theanalogy that I like to use is that I oncehad a golf handicap of 9, but today it is17 and creeping higher. If golf were touse the ACBL system, I would alwayshave a 9 handicap. There wouldn’t bemuch enjoyment for me today playingin local club and group tournamentstrying to carry a 9 handicap. I wouldhave no chance. No matter how muchpeople profess about the fun of playingagainst the stars of the game, I believeeveryone likes to have a chance.The matter of a fair and balanced rating system likely would not matter tothe professionals, but I believe it doesmatter to the paying public.I suggest that an ACBL personalhandicap could be devised by somecombination of lifetime accumulatedMPs and those earned in the last 12or 24 months. Given the powerfulcomputers of today and the skilledprogrammers available to ACBL, amember’s handicap could be updatedmonthly or even daily.WESLEY W. ANDERSONKelowna BCSocializationI read your editorial in the NovemberBulletin with great interest. It is hightime that ACBL took a serious lookat involving social bridge players inthe organized world of bridge. Thereare many advantages for social bridgeplayers, such as meeting other playersand learning more about the game.Letters to the EditorI personally know several casual/social bridge players who have notjoined a duplicate bridge club, but doenjoy playing the game at home withfriends or family. What would it takefor them to make the move to join aclub?Research on this issue would behelpful in developing a social bridgestrategy that local clubs could employto entice new members to join. Yoursuggestions about hosting bridgeparties is a cool idea. I also think thatlocal clubs could do more to encourage social bridge players to come out oftheir bridge closet and join with othersat the club. Perhaps clubs could offersocial bridge in their schedule of regular games, or hold social bridge eventsin combination with potluck dinners.Let’s hear from ACBL members ontheir ideas!Branding is a big deal, but bridge hasa bad brand image (only for elderly,slow play, too difficult, etc.). Bridge wasbig 50 years ago. Perhaps social bridgecould be branded as Retro Bridge tohelp bring millennials into the game.The bottom line is that we need aconstant infusion of fresh blood tokeep this game alive for the future.Investment in this area is critical andnecessary.CAROLE COPLEANepean ONIn the November 2017 issue, MichelBellefeuille wrote a letter aboutpromoting the casual game of bridge toincrease interest among new players.I am a member of the Clear LakeBridge Club located in the Bay Area ofGreater Houston. Our bridge teacher,Dave Glandorf, initiated this very ideamany years ago. Our club runs what hecalls “Bridge Lab” on Sunday and Tuesday afternoons. Bridge Lab allows newpeople to play duplicate in a supervisedforum, but it is casual, where questionscan be asked, etc. Even when Houstonis hosting large tournaments (such asthe Lone Star Regional), Dave makessure the Sunday lab is held.This type of activity promotes thegame to new players such that many ofthose players are now regulars duringACBL-sanctioned games. It works!EVVIE GILBERTSeabrook TXPraising the Partnership DeskIn the November Bulletin, AmandaStewart’s interview with the CEOneeds to be addressed. The experiencesthat I’ve had from being “fixed up” atthe partnership desk are the directopposite of Amanda’s dreadful game.Many people have found excellentpartners and formed lasting friendships with the people they were pairedwith at tournaments.I just returned from the VenturaRegional, where I was paired for aGold Rush game at the last minute. Mypartner had 28 points, and there wasonly a few minutes for us to review ourconvention card. We had two 50-pluspercent games, and we plan to playagain at regional tournaments. Notonly did I leave with masterpoints,but I found a wonderful new bridgepartner and a fresh perspective on howimportant it is to be respectful of yourpartner and other players at the table.In addition to my latest experience,I met my regular partner three yearsago at the partnership desk and playedat the San Diego NABC with someonethat I was paired with last February.I hope that you will publish my letterso that bridge players won’t get thewrong impression about using theLetters to the editor are welcome by regular mail and email.Brevity is considered a virtue, as is subject matter with relevanceto a majority of ACBL members. Unsigned letters are notconsidered for publication, so please include your name andhometown. Letters may be edited. All letters will receive aresponse. Send emails to editor@acbl.org.January 2018 Bridge Bulletin7
Letters to the Editorpartnership desk. Meeting new peopleis what keeps me coming back to playbridge. For me and many others, bridgeis about the social aspect of the gameand not just about earning points.LESLIE BRUCKERLos Angeles CAIn early November, I drove morethan three hours from my home inMaine to Mansfield MA to play in theNew England Harvest Regional. I didnot have a partner.The idea of going alone was new forme. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but Icontacted Partnership Chair SabrinaMiles by email, and she assured me shecould find a partner for me.True to her word, Sabrina had a finepartner for me for the afternoon session Friday afternoon. We didn’t winanything, but it was fun.But despite Sabrina’s efforts, no onewas available for the Friday eveningside game. I waited at the partnershipdesk and told Sabrina it was no problem. I’d just go out for dinner and havea quiet evening.But that wasn’t good enough forSabrina or for the evening’s directors,Peter Marcus and Doree Sobol. As everyone was seated and play was aboutto begin, they went through the roomasking loudly if anyone was looking fora partner.A moment later they returned andtold me someone had been found. Theyled me into the room and introducedme to Mark Aquino, my partner for theevening.I’d never met Mark, but I knew hisname. He is the Board member forDistrict 25 and a national-level bridgeplayer. I later learned he has about11,000 masterpoints. I have about 150.Think of a duffer being introduced toTiger Woods on the first tee!Mark had other plans for the evening, but canceled them so that one8 Bridge Bulletin January 2018man without a partner was not disappointed.Was I nervous at being paired withan expert? You bet I was, but that wasmy fault, not Mark’s. He went out of hisway to be gracious and understanding,even when I made bonehead bids andplays. His comments – which I requested – were gentle. Despite myself,I had a wonderful evening.Between rounds we talked about theissues Mark faces as a member of theACBL Board of Directors, especiallythose involving ethics. I’ve been a national board member of two journalismorganizations and the ethics chairmanof one. Mark wanted to know if I hadany ideas that might help him as heconsiders ethics questions for ACBL. Itwas flattering for a player at my level tobe asked.While the evening was not a success at the bridge table – I doubt Markcan remember the last time he had a43 percent game – it was a success inevery other way, and a great eveningthat I will always remember. I cameaway feeling that if ACBL is being ledby people like Mark, the game is in verygood hands.A final note: On the last two days ofthe tournament, Sabrina helped find anew partner, Ellen Brown, who lives inthe Boston area. She also has about 150points. We played three rounds in the299er game and came in with a first, asecond and a third, winning about sixred points. It was a good tournament.DAVID B. OFFERHallowell MEYears ago at an Atlanta regional, Imet a lady after the game and askedhow she had done. She replied that shehad picked up a partner from the partnership desk, and they had a 28% game.I started to say how sorry I was for herexperience, but she stopped me to saythat this was the best partner she hadever had, and they had agreed to playthe entire week. Because this wasn’tthe reply I expected, I asked why. Shesaid, “Every time I did something really awful, she would do somethingworse, just to make me feel better.”What a nice attitude to have. Near theend of the week I saw her again andasked how her week had gone. She said,“11.45 gold points, and we are meetingat another regional in a few months.”Take heart, Amanda. I hope yourperfect partner is waiting for you.TERRY LAVENDERArlington VAI read the “CEO Corner” columnin the November Bulletin, and I hopethat Amanda is not going to give up ontournament bridge in general or on thepartnership desk in particular becauseof one bad partner. I have attendeda number of tournaments with andwithout a partner, and the vast majority of the partners I have met throughpartnership desks have been pleasantto play with and very capable bridgeplayers. Here’s a hint: The larger thetournament, the more potential partners tend to be available.I would like to extend my appreciation both to the volunteers who staffthe various partnership desks, and tothe partners who have put up with meover the years.GARY ANSOKCamarillo CAColumbus coupIn October, I noticed that I was closeto becoming a Ruby Life Master: Iwas just 9.72 masterpoints shy of the1500 milestone. So on Monday, Oct. 9,I earned 1.33 points, leaving me 8.39points away. When I arrived home after the game, I realized that by playingon Columbus Day, my total had become1492 masterpoints (rounded to thenearest point).JAN BAISDENKernersville NC
CEO CORNERBY BAHAR GIDWANIThe American ContractBridge LeaguePresidentJay Whipple IIIChair, Board of DirectorsBob HellerChief Executive OfficerBahar GidwaniChair, Board of GovernorsRichard PopperBoard of DirectorsDistrict 1 Leo WenigerDistrict 2 Paul JanickiDistrict 3 Carlos MuñozDistrict 4 Joann GlassonDistrict 5 Sharon FairchildDistrict 6 Margot HenningsDistrict 7 Bob HellerDistrict 8 Georgia HethDistrict 9 Jay Whipple IIIDistrict 10 Russ JonesDistrict 11 A.J. StephaniDistrict 12 Dennis CarmanDistrict 13 Suzi SubeckDistrict 14 Sharon AndersonDistrict 15 Phyllis HarlanDistrict 16 Paul CuneoDistrict 17 Bonnie BagleyDistrict 18 Claire JonesDistrict 19 Marv NordenDistrict 20 Merlin VilhauerDistrict 21 Jacqueline ZayacDistrict 22 David LodgeDistrict 23 Kevin LaneDistrict 24 Alvin LevyDistrict 25 Mark AquinoTo contact a district director,visit acbl.org/boardofdirectors.What’s next?Jay Whipple III, the 2018 ACBL president, is fond of signing his emails withthe phrase “What’s next?” At first, it made me crazy (“How much harder or fastercould our staff work?”). However, after a five-day, highly productive Board meeting at the Fall NABC, it seems fair that I try to answer his question.ACBL currently has three goals: grow membership; improve our technologyplatform; improve the management and treatment of our volunteers. To achievethese goals, we must innovate – the programs we’ve tried before haven’t worked –without building new bureaucracies or spending too much money.Ours hopes for growing membership – we would like to add a net of 15,000 newmembers in 2018 – rest on improving teaching, strengthening our clubs, and encouraging more social bridge. In each of these areas, we are looking for examplesof local programs that work well. We hope to learn best practices in each areathat we can share among our stakeholders. As an example, we hosted a TeachingInitiative discussion in San Diego. Prior to the meeting, we interviewed a widerange of bridge teachers and listened to their views on how best to present bridgeto novice students. At the meeting, 20 experts reviewed a summary of these concepts. By the time you read this article, we should have sent a survey to thousandsof teachers that asked them to examine these concepts, rate them, and offer ideason how to implement them.To accelerate the introduction of new technologies into ACBL bridge, we areopening our platform and collaborating with outside developers. We are testingthree different developers’ systems for automating KO starts and Swiss movements. We’d welcome more new products for improving tournament bridge.We are starting to certify game-scoring software that can replace ACBLscorein clubs. We also want to encourage the adoption of third-party systems fordisplaying club game results and helping clubs and teachers reach new players.Our development team is focused on building interfaces to these outside tools,upgrading our ability to respond to questions from our members and clubs, andimproving our website and our security systems.We haven’t forgotten about volunteers! We believe our network of volunteers istrying to run too many tournaments. ACBL districts and units ran 137 regionalsand 916 sectionals in 2017. The Board agreed to allow staff to examine this issueand propose options for improving the situation. The Board also led the development of a volunteer training webinar that will be released very soon.The above could lead you to believe that “What’s next?” may be chaos anduncertainty! We hope to mitigate the risk of massive confusion and disruptionthrough three techniques: Transparent disclosure of our proposals and the process we intend to follow. Robust discussion of each proposal with all who might be affected by it. Implementation in steps so that we can measure our progress and improveour proposals.Our staff is only 200 strong. Just “keeping the lights on” (running events, producing the Bulletin, managing scoring) keeps our staff pretty busy. For us to moveforward, we must ask for help from our thousands of smart, hard-working, caringmembers. We’ll then be able to be sure that the right question to “What’s next?” is“More and better!” and not “We’re not sure.” January 2018 Bridge Bulletin9
(Cheese)SteakYour Claimin PhillyPhiladelphia hosts Spring NABCMarch 8–18Philadelphia is setting the table for theNorth American Bridge ChampionshipsMarch 8–18.A variety of games for all levels of players,morning, afternoon and night, satisfy the mostavid bridge player’s taste. Free classes and celebrity speakerpresentations speed newer players’ advancement up theranks.For those tournament goers who enjoy fine dining as wellas those who look for cheap eats, Philadelphia is your kindof town.Adjacent to the playing area is the Reading TerminalMarket. One of the country’s largest and oldest publicmarkets, Reading Terminal houses more than 30restaurants, in addition to offering an array of locallysourced produce, cheeses, baked goods, confections andmore.Certainly cheesesteaks and hoagies abound throughoutthe city, but food sightseers might want to check out allthe regional favorites on “50 Things You Need to Eat inPhiladelphia Before You Die” on thrillist.com.The Philly NABC promises to be delectable in every way.Make your travel plans now!SiteAir travelAll events will be played at the Philadelphia MarriottDowntown and the Pennsylvania Convention Center at1101 Arch St.Hotels Philadelphia Marriott1201 Market St. 160 plus tax Courtyard Philadelphia21 N. Juniper St. 160 plus taxCall onPeak at 855–992–3353 oremail acbl@onpeak.com to book yourreservation. You can also make your room reservation onlineat acbl.org.Philadelphia NABC hotel cancellation policyA one-night room deposit is charged to your creditcard at the time of booking. Reservations may becancelled without penalty on or before Jan. 8. Forreservations cancelled on or after Jan. 9, the depositis nonrefundable. This deposit, which is applied toyour stay, is separate and apart from any cancellationcharge that may be imposed by the hotel.10 Bridge Bulletin January 2018Omega World Travel is the officialtravel agency for the ACBL. For air travel assistance, call800–969–4152, fax 866–445–6705 or email groupair@owt.net.
2018 SPRING NABC SCHEDULEStratification for regional, side and I/N events is by average masterpoints.Stratified open events: A Unlimited, B 750–3000, C 0–750.Three-flight events: A/X Unlimited/6000, B/C 3000/1500, Gold Rush 750/300.Two-flight events: A/X/Y Unlimited/6000/4000, B/C/D 3000/1500/500 (if no Gold Rush);A/B/C Unlimited/3000/1500, Gold Rush 750/500/200.In B flights, no single player may be over 3000. In Gold Rush events, no single player may be over 750.I/N events are stratified at the discretion of the director.To be eligible for Senior events, players must have been born before Jan. 1, 1959.Events, dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please check www.acbl.org for changes.Wednesday, March 71 & 7:30 pm BALDWIN NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS, FLIGHT A2 qualifying & 2 final sessions. Pre-qualification required.Thursday, March 81 pm International Fund Open Pairs (unlim/3000/750)International Fund 299er Pairs1 & 7:30 pm BALDWIN NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS, FLIGHT AOpen Pairs (unlim/3000/1500)Gold Rush Pairs (750/500/200)7:30 pm Educational Foundation Bracketed KO TeamsContinues 9 am Friday & SaturdayEducational Foundation Open Pairs (unlim/3000/750)Educational Foundation 299er PairsFriday, March 9 0–5 Newcomer Pair Games Are Free Today!9 am Educational Foundation Bracketed KO TeamsFriday–Saturday Morning Compact KO TeamsFriday–Sunday Morning Side Game Series10 am 299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 Pairs10 am & 3 pm Gail Bell Daylight A/B/C Open Pairs (unlim/3000/1500)Daylight Gold Rush 750/500/200 Pairs (750/500/200)Friday Daylight Compact Knockout Teams1 pm Friday–Sunday Side Game Series1 & 7:30 pm NORMAN KAY PLATINUM PAIRS Pre-qualification required.2 qualifying, 2 semifinal & 2 final sessionsLEBHAR IMP PAIRS 2 qualifying, 2 final sessions0–10,000 SWISS TEAMS10% Platinum overall; 2 qualifying, 2 final sessionsBobbie Gomer Friday–Saturday Bracketed KO TeamsJeanne Fisher Open Pairs (unlim/3000/750)Gold Rush Pairs (750/500/200)3 pm Side Swiss Teams299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 Pairs7:30 pm Evening Swiss TeamsFriday–Sunday Side Game Series299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 PairsSaturday, March 10 JUNIOR DAY / KRAUSS INVESTMENT GROUP DAY9 am Educational Foundation Bracketed KO TeamsFriday–Saturday Morning Compact KO Teams401K Saturday–Monday Morning Bracketed KO TeamsFriday–Sunday Morning Side Game Series10 am 299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 PairsBridgePlus Free lesson, 14 deals follow (no card fee)10 am & 3 pm Estate Planning Daylight A/B/C Open Pairs (unlim/3000/1500)Estate Planning Daylight Gold Rush Pairs (750/500/200)College Planning Daylight Compact KO Teams1 pm Friday–Sunday Side Game Series1 & 7:30 pm NORMAN KAY PLATINUM PAIRSLEBHAR IMP PAIRS0–10,000 SWISS TEAMSWealth Transfer A/X (unlim/6000) and B/C (3000/1500) Open PairsWealth Transfer Gold Rush Pairs (750/300)College Planning Compact Bracketed KO TeamsBobbie Gomer Friday–Saturday Bracketed KO Teams3 pm Side Swiss Teams299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 PairsSaturday, March 10 continued7:30 pm Evening Swiss Teams A/X/Y (unlim/6000/4000) andB/C/D (3000/1500/750)Friday–Sunday Side Game Series299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 Pairs11:30 pm Zip KO TeamsJunior Zip KO Teams. 25 and younger free!Sunday, March 11 KRAUSS INVESTMENT GROUP DAY9 am Phil Krauss Sunday–Monday Morning Compact KO Teams401K Saturday–Monday Morning Bracketed KO TeamsFriday–Sunday Morning Side Game Series10 am 299er Swiss Teams299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 PairsBridgePlus Free lesson, 14 deals follow (no card fee)10 am & 3 pm Retirement Safety Play Daylight A/B/C Open Pairs(unlim/3000/1500)Retirement Safety Play Daylight Gold Rush Pairs (750/500/200)Finessing Taxation Daylight A/X/Y Swiss Teams (unlim/6000/4000)Finessing Taxation Daylight Bracketed Flight B Teams – no playerover 3000. Brackets of 8 teams by avg. MPs, 3 teams in eachbracket earn Gold1 pm Friday–Sunday Side Game Series1 & 7:30 pm NORMAN KAY PLATINUM PAIRSLEVENTRITT SILVER RIBBON PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sess.Pre-qual. required. Must have been born prior to Jan. 1, 1959.GOLDER NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS, FLIGHT B2 qualifying & 2 final sessions. Pre-qualification required.PRESIDENT’S CUP NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS, FLIGHT C2 qualifying & 2 final sessions. Pre-qualification required.Retirement Checkback Open Pairs (unlim/3000/750)Retirement Checkback Swiss Teams A/X (unlim/6000) andB/C (3000/1500)David Dansby Gold Rush Swiss Teams (750/300)Rusty Krauss Sunday–Monday Bracketed KO Teams3 pm 299er Swiss Teams299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 Pairs7:30 pm Preemptive Planning Swiss TeamsFriday–Sunday Side Game Series299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 Pairs11:30 pm Zip KO TeamsMonday, March 12 GOODWILL DAY / KRAUSS INVESTMENT GROUP DAY9 am 401K Saturday–Monday Morning Bracketed KO TeamsPhil Krauss Sunday–Monday Morning Compact KO TeamsMonday–Tuesday Morning Compact KO TeamsMonday–Wednesday Morning Side Game Series10 am 299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 Pairs BOLD, UPPER CASE NABC events (Platinum points)UPPER CASE NABC events (Gold and Red points)Green Regional events (Gold [2 sess.] and/or Red points)Blue Gold Rush events (Gold and Red points)Red Intermediate-Newcomer events (Red points)January 2018 Bridge Bulletin11
Monday, March 12 continued10 am & 3 pm Emma Beck Daylight A/B/C Open Pairs (unlim/3000/1500)Phil Krauss Daylight Gold Rush Pairs (750/500/200)Precision Planning Daylight Compact KO Teams1 pm Phyllis Wachsman Monday–Tuesday Side Game Series1 & 7:30 pm VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMSPre-registration required by 6 pm, Sunday, Mar. 11.LEVENTRITT SILVER RIBBON PAIRS0–10,000 KNOCKOUT TEAMSPre-registration required by 10 am, Monday, Mar. 12.GOLDER NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS, FLIGHT BPRESIDENT’S CUP NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS, FLIGHT CAsset Asking A/X (unlim/6000) and B/C (3000/1500) Open PairsAsset Asking Gold Rush Pairs (750/300)Precision Planning Senior Pairs (unlim/3000/1500)Open to players born before Jan. 1, 1959Rusty Krauss Sunday–Monday Bracketed KO TeamsPrecision Planning Compact KO Teams3 pm Retirement Squeeze Side Swiss Teams299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 Pairs7:30 pm Monday–Tuesday Evening Open Pairs (unlim/3000/750)Continues Tuesday 7:30 pmSwiss Teams A/X/Y (unlim/6000/4000) and B/C/D (3000/1500/750)Monday–Tuesday Side Game Series299er Swiss Teams299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 Pairs11:30 pm Zip KO TeamsTuesday, March 139 am Monday–Tuesday Morning Compact KO TeamsTuesday–Thursday Morning Bracketed KO TeamsMonday–Wednesday Morning Side Game Series10 am 299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 Pairs10 am & 3 pm Jane Segal Daylight A/B/C Open Pairs (unlim/3000/1500)Daylight Gold Rush Pairs (750/500/200)Daylight Compact KO Teams1 pm Phyllis Wachsman Monday–Tuesday Side Game Series1 & 7:30 pm VANDERBILT KO TEAMSROCKWELL MIXED PAIRS 2 qualifying, 2 final sessions0–10,000 KNOCKOUT TEAMSA/B/C Open Pairs (unlim/3000/750)Gold Rush Pairs (750/500/200)Arnie Fisher Tuesday–Wednesday Bracketed KO Teams3 pm Side Swiss Teams299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 Pairs7:30 pm Monday–Tuesday Evening Open PairsSwiss Teams A/X/Y (unlim/6000/4000) and B/C/D (3000/1500/750)Monday–Tuesday Side Game Series299er Swiss Teams299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 PairsWednesday, March 149 am Tuesday–Thursday Morning Bracketed KO TeamsWednesday–Thursday Morning Compact KO TeamsMonday–Wednesday Morning Side Game Series10 am 299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 Pairs10 am & 3 pm Daylight Open Pairs (unlim/3000/750)Daylight A/B/C Swiss Teams (unlim/3000/1500)Daylight Gold Rush Swiss Teams (750/500/200)Noon & 7 pm VANDERBILT KO TEAMS0–10,000 KNOCKOUT TEAMS1 pm Wednesday–Thursday Side Game Series1 & 7:30 pm ROCKWELL MIXED PAIRSA/X (unlim/6000) and B/C (3000/1500) Open PairsGold Rush Pairs (750/300)Charlie Gray Mixed Pairs (unlim/3000/750)Compact KO TeamsArnie Fisher Tuesday–Wednesday Bracketed KO Teams3 pm 299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 Pairs12 Bridge Bulletin January 2018Wednesday, March 14 continued7:30 pm Wednesday–Thursday Evening Open Pairs (unlim/3000/750)Continues Thursday 7:30 pmSwiss Teams A/X/Y (unlim/6000/4000) and B/C/D (3000/1500/750)Wednesday–Thursday Side Game Series299er Swiss Teams299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 Pairs11:30 pm Zip KO TeamsThursday, March 15 DAVE TREADWELL DAY9 am Tuesday–Thursday Morning Bracketed KO TeamsWednesday–Thursday Morning Compact KO TeamsThursday–Saturday Morning Bracketed KO TeamsThursday–Saturday Morning Side Game Series10 am Diamond State 299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 Pairs10 am & 3 pm Delaware Daylight A/B/C Open Pairs (unlim/3000/1500)Life is a Beach Gold Rush Pairs (75
4 Bridge Bulletin January 2018 10 Bulletin BRIDGE Vol ume 84, Number 1 January 2018 acbl.org Cover design: Cindy Hill Cover art: Thinkstock.com Features 10 Cheesesteak Your Claim Philly hosts the Spring NABC. 14 He's Next Jay Whipple is 2018 ACBL president. 16 Top Director Molnar Award recognizes TD Lynn Yokel. 18 SD Wrap Results from the Fall NABC - part 1.
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101-110 ACBL Disciplinary Bodies 7 201-203 Jurisdiction of Disciplinary Bodies 9 . American Contract Bridge League and, as the context requires, any of its affiliates. ACBL activity Any ACBL sanctioned event (including parking lots, elevators, . ACBL Management, a Unit or a District
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The Laws of Rubber Bridge 2014 was an ACBL Laws Commission initiative. The efforts of Alvin Levy, chair-man of the ACBL Rubber Bridge Laws drafting com-mittee, along with the guidance of Roger Stern who was also instrumental in guiding the 1993 version work-ing File Size: 390KBPage Count: 68
Item 143-01: Code of Disciplinary Regulations . The following sections be added to the ACBL Code of Disciplinary Regulations (Grounds for Discipline): 3.24 Unauthorized access (usually through use of a computer) to a website or electronic data of an ACBL entity, including, those of Clubs, Units, Districts and the ACBL.
44 ACBL District 9 www.District9ACBL.org 45 UNIT 219 CHARITY Whenever we had a “charity game” and had to pay an extra dollar, I always, . 101 Stahlman Avenue 850-654-5184 Monday 9:30 AM . 1.00 additional per session for non or unpaid ACBL members Tournament Chair: Debbie Drury (772) 234-7272 ddebanddave@aol.com .
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