| Three Oaks Donation |
In support of our community, our board of directors has authorized a $200 donation on behalf of the Belleville Duplicate Bridge Club to the Three Oaks Foundation. We received the following letter from them expressing their appreciation.
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| MARCH INTO SPRING FOR BETTER RESULTS |
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YOUR BELLEVILLE DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB + PAUL THURSTON
present
MARCH INTO SPRING FOR BETTER RESULTS
6 Weeks dedicated to improving your COMPETITIVE BIDDING
to increase your scores
TO INCLUDE:
THE Not-so-simple Simple Overcall
Two-headed auction entries
PLUS
What to do when the opponents intervene.
Doubles, lots and lots of Doubles including:
Direct and fourth-seat Takeout
Negative Doubles.
Balancing Doubles.
Lead Directing.
Game Try Doubles.
Support Doubles.
STARTING: Wednesday March 5 and ending April 9
Gates Open 9am! Lesson starts at 9:30
REGISTRATION: Payment can be at the first session or by
email to tweedguy@gmail.com or at the table!
Fee: $100 for all 6 Weeks. Individual Sessions available at $25 per session.
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| Annual Membership Fees - $10 |
As we enter 2025 we will be collecting the annual membership fees from those of you who wish to renew your membership for the year. The club's board has decided to reduce the membership fee to $10 (from $15 in 2024). As we previously announced, the fee that we charge per game in 2025 has also been reduced to $5 for members and $6 for non-members.
You can renew your membership or sign up at any of our games when you visit us at the Director's desk upon arrival.
We would like to thank you for your ongoing support of our club!
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| New Game Fee for 2024/2025 - $5 |
The club's executive board has decided that our club is financially healthy, thanks to the participation levels of all of our members at our new location. As a result the fee that we collect at each game will be lowered to $5, effective immediately until the end of 2025. We will re-evaluate the club's finances after the year to determine if changes to the fee are needed.
We truly appreciate everyone's support of the club while navigating the uncertainties caused by the pandemic and we hope that you continue to enjoy your games, without searching for toonies for every visit.
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| Club Policies |
1. Correction of Scores
Occasionally the score entered into Bridgemates for a hand does not reflect the actual outcome at the table. Even though these results may have been accepted by the E/W team, at times such errors are not noticed before pushing the accept button. Since we always want the scores posted online and in ACBL to reflect the actual bridge play and not clerical errors, we will allow scores to be corrected with the following rules applied:
1. The request for change needs to be given to the director or club manager prior to the start of the next game, via email or in person.
2. If both partnerships agree with the change, the scores will be updated.
3. If only one partnership agrees with the change, the director will decide whether they think the change should be made. (This provides two out of three among the parties involved: NS, EW and Director)
Note that after a change has been accepted, it may take several days for the update to be made due to logistics and email exchanges required.
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| The following conditions will govern our play |
1. Masks are optional but must be worn if you are asked to do so by someone at the table. Masks are available at the club.
2. Bring your own drinks/snacks. We are allowed to use the fridge.
3. Use hand sanitizers regularly. They will be available at the Masonic Hall.
4. We all practice good hygiene and take measures to protect our health and the health of others. That means if you are sick, stay home.
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