Page 1 of 6 The Bridge Gazette The Bridge Gazette December 2010 Kim Howard, Editor 1520 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL. 32960 772-562-3008 www.verobridge.com From the Bridge Coordinator’s desk Marge Desmery is chairing our next sectional tournament December 10-12. This tournament will feature a 3-session bracketed knockout event, beginning Friday afternoon with semi-finals Saturday morning and the finals on Saturday afternoon. Get your teams together or contact Phyllis Carlson 299-5263 for help with partnerships. The Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, December 13, at 12:15 p.m. We have an excellent slate of nominees for the Board of Governors openings, including: Don Brinkerhoff, Audrey Fetter, Griff McClellan, John McClenathan, and Beverly Taylor. Please come and exercise your right to vote. You will be rewarded with additional masterpoints, as the game will be an Upgraded Club Championship. Thank you to Debbie Drury, who ran a very successful 0-299er Sectional November 13-14. We will have another silver point sectional for our limited players on March 13-14. Mark your calendars. Please let Debbie know if you would be willing to chair or co-chair this tournament. Debbie Drury is planning a great Holiday Party for Wednesday, December 15, at 11:45 a.m. There will be an upgraded club championship in conjunction with the party. Thank you to Beverly Taylor, Sally Corcoran and Jane Davis for decorating the Club for the holidays. It looks great! Our morning Open Pair game will resume on Thursday, January 6, at 9:00 a.m. Please support our once a week morning open game. Continued on page 4 From the president’s desk Well, it’s December already, and 2010 is about to become history. I believe history will show that 2010 was a very good year for VBBC. We’ve had no hurricanes, our roof doesn’t leak, and our A/C units are functioning properly. Particular thanks to Jay Prilliman for his efforts to keep our building in good shape. Our membership is over 800 making us the largest member owned club in the universe. We’ve made some significant changes inside the building thanks to the generosity of our members. Our balance sheet is in good shape and is carefully monitored by Don Brinkerhoff with help from Charlie Kline. Unlike President Obama’s staff and the congress, our staff and the Board of Governors are working together very well. There are a few things that we would like to add to the club if any of you are in the mood to help financially. The significant items include a new game director’s desk on the main floor, an awning for the main entrance, and carpeting in the main playing area. These items will only be done if we can get donations to pay for them. Again, unlike President Obama’s policy, we’re only going to do these shovel ready items if we can pay for them now. One last thing for 2010, is to mention that the smooth operation of our club doesn’t happen by accident. Special thanks to Candy, Kim, directors, teachers, cashiers, and all the volunteers for their continuing efforts. Wishing you all the best for this season. Merle Phone extensions for fast access 21 Manager’s office 22 Courtesy phone by the bookcase 23 Director’s desk 24 Cashier’s desk 26 Candace’s desk The Bridge Gazette Editor: Kim Howard Contributors for this issue: Toril Liapis, Leslie Phelps, Ron Andrews, Merle Hauser Candace Griffey, and Kim Howard
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Page 1 of 6 The Bridge Gazette
The Bridge Gazette
December 2010 Kim Howard, Editor
1520 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL. 32960
772-562-3008
www.verobridge.com
From the Bridge Coordinator’s desk Marge Desmery is chairing our next sectional tournament December 10-12. This tournament will feature a 3-session bracketed knockout event, beginning Friday afternoon with semi-finals Saturday morning and the finals on Saturday afternoon. Get
your teams together or contact Phyllis Carlson 299-5263 for help with partnerships. The Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, December 13, at 12:15 p.m. We have an excellent slate of nominees for the Board of Governors
openings, including: Don Brinkerhoff, Audrey Fetter, Griff McClellan, John McClenathan, and Beverly Taylor. Please come and exercise your right to vote. You will be rewarded with additional masterpoints, as the game will be an Upgraded Club Championship. Thank you to Debbie Drury, who ran a very successful 0-299er Sectional November 13-14. We will have another silver point sectional for our limited players on March 13-14. Mark your calendars. Please let Debbie know if you would be willing to chair or co-chair this tournament. Debbie Drury is planning a great Holiday Party for Wednesday, December 15, at 11:45 a.m. There will be an upgraded club championship in conjunction with the party. Thank you to Beverly Taylor, Sally Corcoran and Jane Davis for decorating the Club for the holidays. It looks great! Our morning Open Pair game will resume on
Thursday, January 6, at 9:00 a.m. Please support our once a week morning open game. Continued on page 4
From the president’s desk Well, it’s December already, and 2010 is about to become history. I believe history will show that 2010 was a very good year for VBBC. We’ve had no hurricanes, our roof doesn’t leak, and our A/C units are functioning properly. Particular thanks to Jay Prilliman for his efforts to keep our building in good shape. Our membership is over 800 making us the largest member owned club in the universe. We’ve made some significant changes inside the building thanks to the generosity of our members. Our balance sheet is in good shape and is carefully monitored by Don Brinkerhoff with help from Charlie Kline. Unlike President Obama’s staff and the congress, our staff and the Board of Governors are working together very well. There are a few things that we would like to add to the club if any of you are in the mood to help financially. The significant items include a new game director’s desk on the main floor, an awning for the main entrance, and carpeting in the main playing area. These items will only be done if we can get donations to pay for them. Again, unlike President Obama’s policy, we’re only going to do these shovel ready items if we can pay for them now. One last thing for 2010, is to mention that the smooth operation of our club doesn’t happen by accident. Special thanks to Candy, Kim, directors, teachers, cashiers, and all the volunteers for their continuing efforts.
Wishing you all the best for this season.
Merle
Phone extensions for fast access 21 Manager’s office
22 Courtesy phone by the bookcase
23 Director’s desk
24 Cashier’s desk
26 Candace’s desk
The Bridge Gazette Editor: Kim Howard Contributors for this issue: Toril Liapis, Leslie Phelps, Ron Andrews, Merle Hauser
Candace Griffey, and Kim Howard
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BRIDGE BUCKS!!!! Purchase your BRIDGE BUCKS and skip the
long lines… If you have a bridge bucks card
you can go straight to the touch screen and
do it by yourself without the wait.
HEALTH MATTERS!!!!
Many of our members have serious health is-
sues so if you are feeling ill please stay home.
Everyone use the hand sanitizer to wash your
hands so no one infects anyone with a conta-
gious disease or just the common bug.
December 1 Louise Lambert, Judy Ludwig, Muffie Lynch
December 3 Marilyn Crockett-Marion, Walter Sackville, Betsy Whitehead
December 4 Charles Foresman, Edmund Grainger, Ann Harris Annabell Rusher
December 5 Anne Bunn
December 6 Jane Bassett, Grace Hay, Marilyn Klussman, Ethel Weber
December 7 Sue Moritz
December 8 Thirsa Fuiks, Joan Kearney, Sylvia Krom
December 10 Julia Hoppe, Carol Manning, Jane Smith
December 11 Madelyn Cerritelli, Mona Chase
December 12 David Lambie, Brenda MacDonald
December 13 Jean Macdonald, Carol McCarthy
December 14 Lisa Adelberg, David McMahon
December 15 Mary Biggio, Betsy Tompkins
December 16 Susan Hansel, Leigh MacDougall, William Segar
December 17 Clarice Helfand, Lois Karcher, Malcolm Reding
December 18 Denise Daly, Lucy Jones, Margaret Zoltak
December 19 Martha Hunter
December 20 Hap Merriman, Rinette Pelletier
December 21 Elma Dineley
December 22 Sally Schultz
December 25 Dwight Black December 26 Helen Campbell, Beryl Kuntz
December 27 Beverly Mogensen, Norma Quinn
December 28 Tom Geelan, Gail Partenheimer
December 29 John Docktor, Phyllis Fountain, Patricia Revock, Heather Roberts, John Rusher
December 31 Jane Garr, Elsie Rogers
Visit our web site at:
www.verobridge.com • for daily game results
• for tournament schedules
• to locate a member’s e-mail address
2011 MEMBERSHIP DUES
Just a REMINDER it is that time when everyone’s annual memberships are due. If you haven’t noticed Priscilla is ready and will be collecting your $25.00 fees everyday from 11:30am until 12:50pm.
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
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More Volunteer Mentors Needed!!! The 2011 program is in need of a few more Life Masters to mentor this year. Also, bridge players with 100 - 300 masterpoints are requested to volunteer to mentor a 0-20 player. I would like to complete the matching of the novices/mentors by Dec. 10, so players will have a chance to schedule their games and begin playing by the beginning of the new year. Please read the program guidelines and sign up at the Club or by emailing [email protected].
Bridge Education by Ron Andrews
Celebrity Series ~ Save These Dates We are working with the following speakers for the following dates. Details still need to be hammered out. When they are the flyers will be at the club and on the webpage. For now, save these dates: Curtis Cheek on Tuesday Feb 1 & Feb 2 Barbara Seagram on Tuesday Mar 15
Basic Bidding Review Schedule
Class is Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 11:30. No reservation or partner is necessary. Cost is $10 per session. Friday Student Game The VBBC 0-20 bridge game will be growing now that the cool weather season is approaching. This game is great for students, those new to duplicate bridge or anyone with fewer than 20 masterpoints that enjoys the somewhat slower pace of this game. The session begins at 9am with a lesson taught by an ACBL certified teacher on basic bidding followed by bridge play. Players may ask the teacher for help with bidding or use notes, bridge books, etc. Fee is $6/$7.
12/8 Opener’s Rebid Including Reverses
12/15 Responder’s Rebid
12/22 Overcalls & Responses
12/29 Responder’s Action After Interference #1
1/5 Responder’s Action After Interference #2
Monitored Play Classes The Monday play series has been cancelled but check out our new play review classes starting in January.
Tuesday Play Review Starts Jan 11
Fundamental play concepts are reviewed weekly. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Attend one or all, ten dollars per class. No partner or reservation is necessary.
January Course Offerings
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From Bridge Coordinator’s Desk
Continued from page (1)
Other special events in December:
Saturday, December 4 - Eight is Enough Swiss Team Tuesday, December 7 – Club Championship Saturday, December 18 – Club Championship Sunday, December 19 – GNT Swiss Qualifier Thursday, December 23 – Birthday Celebration Sunday, December 26 - 4 X 4 Swiss Team Wednesday, December 29 - Club Championship Happy Holidays and See you at the Club!!!
Candace Griffey
VBBC at the NABC!
Family Homeless Center wish list The Family Homeless Center, our club's official charity, has a wish list of items that the Center and residents can always find useful. Here are some of the items: sheets, pillows, towels, face cloths, paper towels and toilet paper, trash bags, sandwich bags, hand soap, dishwashing soap, laundry detergents, all sizes of diapers, hand sanitizer, vacuum cleaner, arts and crafts supplies, school supplies, markers scissors, Post-It-Notes and day planners. Club members who are staying in hotels are reminded to collect personal care items and drop them off at the club. We have designated an area of the club behind the room divider screens at the back of the playing area where donations of clothing, canned/boxed food and personal care items can be deposited. In December, we will be collecting gifts cards and monetary donations for our annual Christmas gift to the Center. If you wish to drop off any of the above items yourself, the Center is located at 720 4th St between Old Dixie Highway and Rte 1. The Center will give you a tax deductible receipt for your items. Thank you all for supporting this worthwhile charity.
Melody Gabriel
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Perfume & cologne wearers, please note:
We ask that you be considerate of players who have allergies to perfumes, colognes and hair sprays.
CLUB STATS FOR NOVEMBER CLUB TABLES - 732.5 TABLES
STAC TABLES - 271.5 TABLES
TOTAL TABLES – 1004 TABLES
TOTAL MASTERPOINTS 1419.1
DOES NOT INCLUDE STAC
Card Sharks for November
Candace Griffey
0–5 Maria Jovanovich
6–20 John Symonds
21–50 Jim Edgar
51–100 Gloria Pappalardo
101–200 Kim Andrews
201–300 Susan Ritter
301–400 Christine Fletcher
401–500 Tyrrell Connor
501-750 Jack Wilson
751–1000 David Millward
1001-2500 Judith Kane
2501+ Rosalie Powers
ABC CLUB Kim Howard Congratulations to the following C players who came in
first in all strata (C, B, A) in an open game during
November:
Paula Hallam/Gloria Pappalardo Nov 1
Ginny Glynn/John Glynn Nov 9 I.R, Shores
Nancy Paul/Nancy C. Briggs Nov 12
Carol McCarthy/Maureen Hendricks Nov 15
William Coleman/Jane Coleman Nov 18
Alice Anderson/Bill Anderson Nov 23
Alice Anderson/Bill Anderson Nov 30
70 percenters for November Compiled by Toril Liapis
Congratulations to the following who achieved 70
percent or more games in November: Jack Hughes - Susan Nesbitt 77.60% Nov 12
Donald McDougal-Leigh McDougal 71.97% Nov 15
Constance Sackville-Judith Kane 71.96% Nov 17
Bill Poole-Henry Meyer 73.5% Nov17
Bill Poole-Judith Kane 72.22% Nov 19
MaryBeth Vallar-Donna Rana 70% Nov 19(pupil)
Ace of Clubs and Mini-McKenney Leslie Phelps
Here are the Ace of Clubs ACBL nationwide (not Unit)
standings of our members for points earned at the club level
through November 2010 for the top 30 in each division. Our
club should be proud of the fine accomplishments of these
members:
MP Level
ACBL-Wide Rank
Ace of Clubs VBBC Member
MP thru Nov 2010
0-5 30 Joanne Matchette 48
300-
500
5 Susan Husleman 188
1000-
2500
5 Ron Andrews 276
5000-
7500
4 Debbie Drury 336
ACBL-wide Master Point
MP Level ACBL-Wide Rank
Mini-McKenney VBBC Member
MP thru Nov 2010
50-100 13 John McClenathan 161
2500-
5000
9 Julie Zhu 731
7,500-
10000
2 Reanette Frobouck 1125
300-500 23 Susan Husleman 246
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