The annual membership meeting and team game will be held on Sunday, October 23rd at 10:30 AM with the game starting at 11:00 AM. Team signups are closed as of Oct 15th.The location will again be Westminster Canterbury. We have contracted for valet parking. Self parking will be very limited so car pooling is encouraged and use of valet parking is essentially mandatory. Cost will be $20 per person, $80 per team of 4.

The business meeting will include election of members to serve a two year term on the Unit Board of Directors. A nominating committee was formed in July to prepare a slate for the membership to vote on. There are seven openings on the 11 member board (5 renewals and 2 replacements). The following names will be presented as a slate for election to a two year term on the board (2017, 2018): Lois Fairbanks, Antoinette Verduce, Peggy Willet, Joyce Stone, Linda Ankers, Sid Cervarich, Kathy Haglich. The floor will be open for nominations from the membership and there will be room for write in votes. The following persons have one year left on their current two year term: Brian Boyce, Carolyn Reigle, Jim Vroom and Fred Kovner. Nancy Cook and Nick Leshkow are retiring from the board.  

The Saturday Game will restart at the Bridge Center on Oct 8th. Attendance permitting there will be a NLM game starting at 12 Noon and an Open game at 12:30. Masterpoints will be awarded based on the number of tables in both sections. Come out and lets get this off to a great start.

Intermediate Players can come to the Bridge Center for mentoring and play starting Saturday, September 24th at 9:30 AM. These sessions will start just prior to the Beginner classes but are separate from them.

Beginner Bridge Lessons have a New Start Time - 9:30

The Saturday game will now start again in October.

Click Here for info on the Bridge Center. How it's organized and who to contact for more info.

The 2015 Ace of Clubs and Mini-McKenney Awards for the Unit are posted under the "News and Notes" tab to the left. The top finishers will be recognized at the Membership Meeting in October. Congratulations to all.

Email me at brian@bfboyce.com, include your ACBL number and I'll send you the instructions.

► Effective January 1 ACBL has established two new levels of Master Point awards - Ruby and Sapphire. In addition to several other new awards, many of our existing Life Masters have been upgraded to the new levels. Click on the "News and Notes" tab to the left to check out all the new awards for our unit. They area also posted at the Bridge Center.

For the Safety and Security of the Bridge Center the rear door will be locked when there is no game in that area. Do not unlock or use the door without the director's permission. Also, do not adjust the thermostats. Ask the director. Finally, ensure the refrigerator door is fully closed and do not use the warming oven without the director's permission.

To replace the Echo, we've added a "News and Notes" Tab. Here we will post recent news and other info about the Unit and the Bridge Center. If you have something to contribute send it to brian@bfboyce.com and we'll add it (as appropriate) to the "Notes" section.

Automatic External Defibrillator

The Bridge Center has an AED or Automatic External Defibrillator. This life-saving device is located on the wall just inside the main entrance.    We also have a teaching kit including a video and instructions.  This kit is on the bottom shelf of the bookcase.  I will be happy to demonstrate the AED and other aspects of resuscitation.  When you see me at the Bridge Center, just ask or you can e-mail.

Carolyn Riegle

wizard5753@yahoo.com

Are you interested in learning more about the game of Bridge or our Bridge Center? There are daily games at the bridge center and other games in the area on certain days (Suffolk, Outer Banks, Eastern Shore, Virginia Beach). There are also special games for newcomers. There are lessons on Saturday mornings at the bridge center and many of the club games include short lessons before play begins. Click on the "Information" tab for more details.

The Unit Mentoring program pairs small groups of 3-4 newcomers with an experienced mentor for educational sessions at the Bridge Center or in private homes. Schedules are flexible and can take place during, before or after regular games. The Mentoring coordinator is Jay Wisenauer. If you are looking for a mentor or want to serve as a mentor, contact Jay at jaywisenauer@gmail.com.