There will be NO GAME this Saturday, January 25th, so that members may attend Al Amara's Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at Mother Seton Catholic Church on Belle Terre Parkway.  All members are invited to attend the Mass, as well as the Repast, which will follow.

The Mini-McKenney Masterpoint Race ranks members each year in 15 different masterpoint levels.  Top masterpoint earners are ranked in each of these categories at the Unit Level, the District Level, and the National Level.  We'd like to take a moment to recognize our members who finished in the top 10 on the Unit 128 list.  Players are ranked in the category that represents their masterpoint holding at the beginning of 2019.

  Andy Germain finished #9 on the "50 to 100" list.
  Pete Chiodo finished #5 on the "200 to 300" list.
  Safwan Shams finished #10 on the "200 to 300" list.
  Jinty Chappell finished #4 on the "300 to 300" list.
  Lynn Leisy finished #6 on the "1500 to 2500" list.
  Mark Fitzmorris finished #7 on the "1500 to 2500" list.
  Misuzu McManus finished #9 on the "2500 to 3500" list.
  Jim Rhoden finished #7 on the "3500 to 5000" list.

Congratulations to our 2019 top Mini-McKenney finishers in Unit 128.

The new Class semester began last Wednesday.  Detailed information is outlined in the sidebar on the home page.  First time attendees will receive their first 4 lessons free, so let any of your friends know who might be interested.

2020 Dues are payable (and a bit past due).  If you have not renewed yet, please do so right away or you will have to pay the $8.00 Guest fee until you renew.  You will not be able to vote in the election if your dues are not paid.  Annual dues is $25.00. 

Our Winter Sectional Tournament is February 7th, 8th, and 9th.  There is detailed information on the website. 

The sign-up board for food donations and kitchen help is on the table at the director's station.  Please consider donating a food item or your time.  We also appreciate monetary donations in whatever amount you are comfortable giving.  Thank you to all who have signed up to help so far.

Sylvia, our Tournament Chairperson, would like to thank all who have signed up with a commitment to play in the Tournament.  She thinks (and we agree) that we are headed for a very successful Tournament.  Many of our 499er players have committed to play in one or more sessions, and some of our Open players have also committed.  We are still requesting a commitment from many more Open players.  Our club venue has many advantages that make for a very comfortable playing and hospitality experience.  With over 6000 square feet and ample parking, we can offer a very large playing area with comfortable, well-spaced seating, as well as a separate classroom, and separate kitchen and dining room.  We pride ourselves in offering some of the best hospitality around, which includes some very nice food throughout the entire day.  Let's encourage our members and guests to join us for a good time and a well-attended Tournament, which includes a good mix of players from every skill level.

So with that, the player sign-up board is still on the Director's desk.  HOWEVER, PLEASE NOTE:  You need NOT sign up to attend.  Any ACBL member is invited to attend as many sessions as they wish without any pre-registration required.  If you need partnership assistance, please use the link in the Tournament section of the home page (or CLICK HERE) to email Jeff Claus, our Tournament Partnership Chairman or speak to him in person at the club.  He plays most days.
 

This Week's Top Twos

Open Section:
   #1/2: Mark & Stasha Cohen - 67.56%   
   #1/2: Jay Moorehead & Connie Hrabchak - 67.56%
   
499er Section:
   #1: Joe Shorter & David Muffoletto - 63.46%
   #2: Mike Lynch & Johanna Goetz - 62.50%
   
Congratulations to this week's top twos!