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| One of the Best Florida Bridge Clubs |
Located in Vero Beach Florida, the Vero Beach Bridge Center is a member-owned bridge club. We host daily bridge games, duplicate bridge tournaments, bridge classes for all levels, celebrity speakers, and student games for new players which are all sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League. In fact, the size of our club allows us to hold many restricted games for up and coming players, no need to swim with the sharks!
Pre-dealt boards for pair games mean no shuffling and hand records are available after each game, whether for the daily bridge play or on-site duplicate bridge tournaments. The use of Bridgemate II allows results to be ready immediately following the game.
We have one of the best duplicate bridge clubs in Florida, if not the nation.
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| New Score Sheet |
 Convention Card filled out already? Just need a score sheet? Grab one of our new two-sided Bridge Buddy score sheets. You'll love the layout and by using it twice you'll help your club save money.
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| Full Disclosure |
| Duplicate Bridge is a game of full disclosure. Please have two completed convention cards on the table and announce and alert bids appropriately. VBBC enforces the Zero Tolerance Policy for unacceptable behavior. The policy is to create a much more pleasant
atmosphere in our games and to attempt to eradicate unacceptable behavior in
order to make the game of bridge more enjoyable for all.
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| The Bridgewebs App for the Apple iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch is now available. |
| If you like to use our website, want to access it when you are "on the go" and own one of the above devices you may wish to click on this story. The link will take you to an overview of the features of a bridgewebs app. If you like what you read, use the link on the lower left of that page to go to iTunes store. |
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| Vero Beach Bridge Center |
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| ACE.....ASKING? A HAND FROM JERRY HELMS |
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| Jerry Helms - Feb 7th & 8th |
 Jerry Helms "Defend to Win"
Two Day Land Cruise
Saturday and Sunday Feb. 7 and 8
Friday at 4:30—bonus Q & A session - Refreshments served
Saturday and Sunday at 9 am
Morning and afternoon sessions
Breakfast at 8:30
Lunch served both days
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| Last updated : Jan 27, 2015 11:06 EST |
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| Slam Movie of the Month, (a new feature) |
This movie presentation works best with google chrome, but but if your flash player is enabled or up-to-date it will run with internet explorer. Click here to start the movie.
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| Last updated : Jan 14, 2015 21:06 EST |
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| Bidding Review |
Bidding Review is held Wednesday mornings at 9:30. Please join us with or without a partner. No reservations necessary. Bidding Review Flyers can be picked up at the club. FUN-damental bidding is stressed.
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| Last updated : Jan 21, 2015 16:19 EST |
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| Roof Work Continues |
 Approximately 80% of the roof has been removed and replaced. We need a good weather window. We have continued our regular club activities and schedule. With the contractors help, staff's hard work and member's volunteerism disruptions have been minimal. Thank you all.
The spirit of volunteerism, the generosity of our members and the joy we all take in the game are what makes the VBBC such a great club. During this work, lets keep that in mind. Be flexible and patient. Before we know it we will have a new, more efficient roof and a dry building.
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| Last updated : Jan 11, 2015 15:58 EST |
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| Mentor - Mentee Program |
The Mentor Mentee Program will begin January 1. We welcome prearranged pairs and will also be happy to find you a Mentee or Mentor. Please sign up at the front table this week or see Judy Melchiorre for information.
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| Last updated : Dec 13, 2014 11:54 EST |
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| VBBC is Number 8 in North America for 2013! |
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| Last updated : Apr 16, 2014 12:05 EDT |
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| Getting Your Dues in Early Helps Everbody! |
It is time to pay our annual membership dues. If you find it more convenient to pay by mail, send your check (25$) today (made out to VBBC) to the VBBC, c/o Kim Howard, 1520 14th avenue, Vero Beach Fl 32960.
Each year our staff and Priscilla (Thank you!) make extraordinary efforts during December and January to remind everyone and help them make changes in their contact information. Please be Proactive this year. Thank You.
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| Friday Morning Student Game |
The Friday morning student (anyone with less than 20 masterpoints) game begins at 9 am. We offer a brief mini-lesson followed by play. Please join us.
The Student Game is also held at Indian River Shores on Tuesday mornings. This game begins at 9 AM. Jamie Portell directs.
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| Email: verobridgeclub@comcast.net |
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| Partnership Help - Click Here |
FOR PARTNERSHIP ASSISTANCE IN OPEN GAMES,
CALL GAIL PARTENHEIMER
@ 234-6200.
FOR PARTNERSHIP ASSISTANCE IN THE
LIMITED GAMES (0-99;0-299;0-499)
CALL MARTHA GLASSMEYER @562-3008 EXT 205.
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| Indian River Shores Games |
0 - 20 Student Game meets each Tuesday, 9 a.m. - noon, at the Indian River Shores Community Center, 6001 N. A1A.
No partner or reservation is required for this game.
A stratified open pairs game is also held each Tuesday and begins at 12:45 at the Indian River Shores Community Center.
Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Jamie by email, jportell1957@aol.com.
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| LINK TO COMMON GAME SITE |
LINK TO COMMON GAME HAND ANALYSIS
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| Tuesday Evening STARTS January 20th |
The Tuesday Evening Game resumes in January 20th 2015.
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| Game Stratification, ACBL Rank Changes, & Card Sharks |
Stratification for Open Pair Games*
0 - 1000 = C
1001 - 2500 = B
2501+ = A
Stratification for Swiss Team Events*
0 - 750 = C
751 - 2000 = B
2001+ = A
*Stratification adjustments may be made (based on attendance) at game director's discretion.
Card Sharks for December 2014
0 - 5 JOHN ISRAEL
6 - 20 DAVID LEBAR
21 - 50 BOB HORAK
51 - 100 DANA SMITH
101 - 200 JOE DAVIS
201 - 300 JOHN SYMONDS
301 - 400 BOOTS VAN NOSTRAND
401 - 500 SANDY GROSS
501 - 750 JOANNE MATCHETTE
751 - 1000 GLORIA SINNI
1001 - 2500 DAVID MILLWARD
2501 + BOB SCHIVES
December Rank Changes
Congratulations to the following VBBC members who have achieved a new ACBL Rank!
Junior Master: WENDY BAKER, E NEWBOLD COOPER, CATHY MCGUIRE, DONALD PORTEOUS
Club Master: ANN BAKER, BARRY DEATHE, LAURA MCDERMOTT, TOM MILLER, KATHLEEN TRACY
Sectional Master: RICHARD DILLON, TOM MCMANUS,WILLIAM UGHETTE
NACBL Master: PEGGY DENNIS AND BEV MORGENSEN
Silver Life Master: KAREN ADELMAN, NANCY BRIGGS, JOHN MCCLENATHAN, BEV TAYLOR
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| Help Our Cashiers |
 GET BRIDGE BUCKS!
NO WORRIES ABOUT HAVING THE
CORRECT CHANGE OR WAITING IN LINE!
WORKS LIKE A PRE-PAID ATM CARD.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE BRIDGE BUCKS, OUR CASHIERS APPRECIATE
YOU HAVING YOUR MONEY OUT AND READY TO BUY YOUR ENTRY.
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| Upcoming Team Games |
Upcoming Team Games are highlighted below.
Full calendar on navigation bar.
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| Thu Jan 29, 2015 |
| STaCs Stratified Open Pairs |
| Director: Geo Bleskachek |
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| Wed Jan 28, 2015 |
| 499er STaCs Pairs |
| Director: Jane Garr |
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| Wed Jan 28, 2015 |
| STaCs Open Pairs |
| Director: Maggie Eggleston |
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| Tue Jan 27, 2015 |
| 199er STaCs Pairs |
| Director: Jane Garr |
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| Tue Jan 27, 2015 |
| STaCs Open Pairs |
| Director: Betty Wiese |
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| Tue Jan 27, 2015 |
| IRS Stratified Open Pairs |
| Director: Stan Yellin |
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| Tue Jan 27, 2015 |
| Moorings Bridge/Dinner |
| Director: Toril Liapis |
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| Tue Jan 27, 2015 |
| Evening Open Pairs |
| Director: Jack Wilson |
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| Tue Jan 27, 2015 |
| 0 - 20 Student Game |
| Director: Jamie |
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| Mon Jan 26, 2015 |
| STaCs Open Pairs |
| Director: Griffey |
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| Mon Jan 26, 2015 |
| Moorings Duplicate Bridge |
| Director: Toril Liapis |
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| Mon Jan 26, 2015 |
| 299er STaCs Pairs |
| Director: Bud R |
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| Sun Jan 25, 2015 |
| No Zeros Jackpot Open Pairs |
| Director: Wilson |
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| Sat Jan 24, 2015 |
| Open Pairs |
| Director: Jean |
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| Fri Jan 23, 2015 |
| 0-20 Pairs |
| Director: Jamie |
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| Fri Jan 23, 2015 |
| 299er Stratified Pairs |
| Director: Jane |
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| Fri Jan 23, 2015 |
| Stratified Open Pairs |
| Director: Wilson |
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| Thu Jan 22, 2015 |
| Stratified Open Pairs/499er |
| Director: Gerry Browning |
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| Wed Jan 21, 2015 |
| 499er Stratified Pairs |
| Director: Jane |
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| Wed Jan 21, 2015 |
| Stratified Open Pairs |
| Director: Maggie |
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| Fri Feb 13, 2015 |
| VBBC Sectional 299er Pairs |
| VBBC 10 a.m. |
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| Fri Feb 13, 2015 |
| VBBC Sectional Open Pairs |
| 10 a.m. |
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| Fri Feb 13, 2015 |
| VBBC Sectional 299er Pairs |
VBBC
2:30 p.m. |
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| Fri Feb 13, 2015 |
| VBBC Sectional Open Pairs |
| 2:30 p.m. |
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| Sat Feb 14, 2015 |
| VERO BEACH SECTIONAL |
| VBBC 10 a.m. |
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| Sat Feb 14, 2015 |
| VERO BEACH SECTIONAL |
| 2:30 p.m. |
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| Sun Feb 15, 2015 |
| VERO BEACH SECTIONAL Swiss |
| VBBC 10 AM |
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