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MENTOR-MENTEE CHAMPS
MENTOR-MENTEE CHAMPS

Congratulations to Janet Goodhue (left) and Christine Matus (right) who won the 2022 Mentoring Championship game!

Many thanks to all the mentors who gave their time to be a mentor and special thanks to Boots VanNostrand who organized the program again this year!

 

Congratulations to VBBC members!

Congratulations to the following VBBC members who have been recognized 
  for ACBL-wide achievements in 2018:

Reanette Frobouck - # 236 in the Barry Crane Top 500
Joanne Matchette - # 490 in the Barry Crane Top 500

Ace of Clubs
Masterpoints won in club games in 2018

300—500 Masterpoint Category: #14 Steve Osiecki 152 Masterpoints
1000—1500 Masterpoint Category: #9 Boots VanNostrand 261 Masterpoints, #16 Chris Smith 234 Masterpoints
1500—2500 Masterpoint Category: #2 Joanne Matchette 341 Masterpoints
7500—10,000 Masterpoint Category: #12 Debbie Drury 321 Masterpoints


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Masterpoints won in tournaments & clubs in 2018

1000—1500 #23 Chris Smith 379 Masterpoints
1500—2500 #13 Joanne Matchette 502 Masterpoints
On-line Masterpoints won in on-line ACBL sanctioned games
#17 Myriam Milgrom 915 Masterpoints 

Also, congratulations to
Janie & Rick Jett who were the top 299ers in April
 among all players from clubs who participate in the Common Game!

WAY TO GO!

2019 Celebrity Series
2019 Celebrity Series

The 2019 Celebrity Speaker Event with
Robert Todd and Andy Avery was exceptional!

Many thanks to the committee for orchestrating the 
 valuable learning experience with Robert and Andy on Saturday & Sunday.
Dick Tompkins, chairman
Bill Coleman
Chillie Foresman
Karolyn Smith
Janice Woodbury


 

CONGRATULATIONS TO CANDACE & KATHY!
CONGRATULATIONS TO CANDACE & KATHY!

CONGRATULATIONS TO VBBC MEMBERS
CANDACE GRIFFEY AND KATHY SULGROVE 
WHO COMPETED IN THE RECENT
WORLD BRIDGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
AND FINISHED 2ND IN WOMEN'S PAIRS!

Candace & Kathy are pictured here with Gianarrigo Rona,
president of the World Bridge Federation, 
at the Awards & Closing Ceremonies of the World Championships
October 6 in Orlando, Florida.

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BARBARA SEAGRAM JANUARY 8!
BARBARA SEAGRAM JANUARY 8!

THANK YOU
BARBARA!
 
THIS IMPORTANT PRESENTATION WAS FABULOUS!

THANK YOU TO KAROLYN SMITH AND JANICE WOODBURY

FOR YOUR INVALUABLE HELP



 

We are hosting a brunch (with mimosas!) Sunday, May 14,
at noon followed by an open pairs club championship game.
Please sign up at the club at the information table.
This will be a wonderful event! 
You don't have to be a mother to attend!

 

2017 Open Mentoring Champions

CONGRATULATIONS TO MENTOR
BOOTS VAN NOSTRAND & LARRY YATSKO  
WINNERS OF THE OPEN MENTORING CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!
Larry also won the 0-20 Mentoring Championship Game with his mentee, Dale Content!
Thank you to all the VBBC members who served as mentors this season and a BIG

THANK YOU to Erica Artus,  Coordinator for the Mentoring Program, on a job very well done!

 

2017 Open Mentoring Champions
Audrey Grant at the VBBC
Audrey Grant at the VBBC

A SPECIAL THANKYOU TO CANDACE GRIFFEY AND HER COMMITTEE INCLUDING RON ANDREWS, JANET GRANT, JANE AND BILL COLEMAN AND BETSY AND DICK TOMPKINS FOR THE WONDERFUL HOSPITALITY  THEY PROVIDED FOR THE

 

 AUDREY GRANT EVENT HELD AT THE VBBC 

 ON MARCH 7, 2017

Jerry Helms - Feb 7th & 8th
Jerry Helms - Feb 7th & 8th

For those of you who missed Jerry Helms Defend to Win Seminar, you may want to get a list of the attendees. That way when you get to their table you will know to expect a stronger  than usual defense.

Kidding aside, on behalf of the VBBC, Lyn wants to thank the 95 participants, Kim Howard, the Celebrity Series committee and volunteers who combined to make this a wonderful event. 

The Wolperts Were Wonderful
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Having Gavin and Jenny Wolpert as the kick-off for our celebrity series was the perfect start to our speakers' season.  We had over 100 participants who enjoyed a morning that was both informative and entertaining.

We had a wonderful breakfast made possible by our chef par excellence, Jan Ward, with the help of  Marge Desmery and Betty Prillaman.  Thank you to Kim Howard, Kim Andrews, Jay Prillaman, Dick Tompkins, Richard Crannell and Candy Griffey for set-up and technical support. 

Don't miss the next speaker in our series, Jeff Meckstroth.

Larry Griffey, Education Coordinator VBBC

CELEBRITY SERIES GRAND FINALE
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The Audrey Grant seminar on Competitive Bidding was enjoyed by almost 200 participants.  This completes the 2012/13 Celebrity Series season that included Gavin and Jenny Wolpert, Jeff Meckstroth, Marty Bergen and Larry Cohen.  Wow, what a troupe! 

Thank you to Laurie Stewart for the gourmet breakfast and for co-chairing the event with Candace Griffey.  I would also like to give special recognition to Bill and Laurie Stewart for sponsoring the Series this year. 

Next year's Series is nearly complete. We will be publicizing our dates, speakers and season packages by May 1.  Thanks to all the participants who have supported our program this year.  See you next season!

Larry Griffey
Education Coordinator

Marty Sends His Thanks
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Marty Bergen sent this note to Larry in an email:

Thanks VERY MUCH to everyone at the club.
No place I have ever encountered
does a seminar as well as Vero Beach.

Everyone who contributed to the success of the event and everyone who attended the event are justified in being proud of their bridge club.


VBBC History

Founded in 1959, the VBBC had a nomad existence until 1995 when the members banded together to buy and convert a bowling alley. Since then we have added parking and additional classroom and playing space. We now have a wonderful facility with ample room for seventy-five tables. ACBL tournament directors tell us that, "This club with its spaciousness and convenience is a dream come true for a tournament director."

We now have more than 930 members and are listed as the 9th largest face-to face bridge club in North America by the ACBL (based on tables in play).We have a game 363 afternoons each year, each Wednesday and Friday morning. In addition we have special games for newer players and lessons from beginner to advanced.

Our Celebrity Series program has brought many bridge professionals to speak to our members and students including Eric Rodwell, Phillip Alder, Marty Bergen, Curtis Cheek, Larry Cohen, Audrey Grant,and Mike Lawrence, to name a few.

If you are on the East Coast of Florida, please stop by our bridge club. You will not be sorry!

Another Great Sectional

Congratulations to all the winners and those who earned those elusive silver points. Results are up on our website and there are links in the next story to the results on Harry's website.

A special thank you to Marge Desmery and Linda Ferrari, our tournament chairs. The Sunday lunch by Marge and Jackie was simply super. I know Marge and Linda would want me to thank all who contributed financial support, prepared food, or contributed in any way. Thank you Jackie, your help in the kitchen and throughout the day makes a huge difference to the tournament chair and the players.  I would also like to thank Phyllis Carlson, who did an outstanding job pairing up our players, even at the last minute. Phyllis wanted to thank Pat Finn for her able help pairing players for the limited games. 

Another Super Sectional

Congratulations to all the winners and those who earned those elusive silver points. Results are up on the website.

A special thank you to Debbie Drury, our tournament chair. I know Debbie would want me to thank all who contributed financial support, prepared food, or contributed in any way. Thank you Jackie, your help in the kitchen and throughout the day makes a huge difference to the tournament chair and the players.  I would also like to thank Phyllis Carlson, who did an outstanding job pairing up our players, even at the last minute. Phyllis wanted to thank Pat Finn for her able help pairing players for the limited games. 

Our next sectional is March 30 - April 1. We hope you will all attend.  Our tournaments are so successful because of our wonderful member participation. 

Christmas Party Pictures Courtesy of Hazel Lacks
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Rosalie Powers ...... Our Newest Diamond Life Master
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