WHATS HAPPENING AT TBBC THE WEEK OF MARCH 13th

TAMPA BAY BRIDGE CENTER recently elected a new Board of Directors:

PRESIDENT - ALICE ROSENTHAL

VICE PRESIDENT - MERRILL MARX

SECRETARY - JUDY HANSON

TREASURER - ADEL ERYAN

ZERO TOLERANCE - VICKI WAGNER

EDUCATION - MARK SMITH

FACILITY MANAGER – JEAN NIEDORF

SPECIAL EVENTS - KIM KOLETIC AND DIANE LANDIS

CLUB MANAGER - LARRY SULLIVAN


We want to thank BRUCE MAIER, our former PRESIDENT, for his selfless service to our club.  Bruce had served on the board for the last 6 years and rolled off due to term limits.  Over the years, Bruce has gone above and beyond to make TBBC the very best.   I am happy to say, Bruce has agreed to serve as an advisor to the board since he possesses a deep knowledge of past events.
Please take a moment to thank BRUCE for his hard work and welcome our new board, especially ALICE ROSENTHAL, as she takes the helm.  ALICE was a unanimous choice for our new President, as she has proven over the years her ability to manage and serve in that capacity!


UPCOMING EVENTS!

This week, March 13-18, are CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES, awarding extra points without any extra fees.

Don’t forget we have a ROYAL STAC WEEK coming up March 20- 26.  As a reminder this means, all points are 1/4 each, RED, SILVER, GOLD AND BLACK!  Plan to come out and play!


Lastly, I’m happy to report we are having a very nice turnout for our new LIMITED GAME on Thursdays at 12:30.   The point limit is 999,  and it is a very friendly game and also very good bridge play!
If you are a limited player, novice or intermediate, try it once and I can assure you, you won’t be disappointed.  If you don’t have a partner, contact the club or just come anyway as you are guaranteed a partner!

The lesson for the 3/16 Thursday game will be Major Criss-Cross.  The lesson will begin at 12:00.

NEW AT THE CLUB!

We now take CREDIT CARDS and DEBIT CARDS!!   Thanks to ADEL and LARRY we have now entered the 21st Century.   You can pay cash or credit card/debit card for game fees and membership dues.  We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express.  There is an additional fee of 30 cents for each card transaction which simply covers our cost.

Also, once the game begins the Director locks the front door.  If you have to go out front and need to get back in there is a new doorbell on the left side of the front door.  Shout out to LESLIE OSTERWEIL for the donation and to LARRY for installing it.

GOOD LUCK to our club members who are going to the NATIONAL TOURNAMENT in NEW ORLEANS this next week - BRING HOME SOME GOLD AND PLATIUM MPs AND NATIONAL TITLES!!

On behalf of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS, we wish you a wonderful week!

Diane Landis
 

TBBC had a great week at the Regional Tournament in nearby Palmetto.  Many of our players did very well and three of our club members earned the rank of Life Master at the tournament.

 Congratulations to NANCY CHANGO, LESLIE OSTERWEIL AND LESLIE BALIS for making LIFE MASTER!….LESLIE BALIS also became a BRONZE LIFE MASTER …..

We would also like to congratulate our Founding Member, PAUL GALLIZZI for recently achieving SAPPHIRE LIFE MASTER!  

As a reminder, don’t forget this Thursday, March 2nd is now a Limited Game for all players with 0-999 points.  We are looking forward to a fun game with Larry directing. Even if you do not have a partner feel free to come and you are guaranteed to play.

Be sure to mark Monday March 6^th on your calendar.  ACBL Wide Senior Game at 12:30.

On behalf of the Board of Directors we wish you a wonderful week and hope to see you at the club!

Diane Landis

If you have not paid your 2023 TBBC dues you will now be charged non-member game fees, which are an additional $2.00.  If you are unsure if you have paid your 2023 TBBC dues the game director can check for you or contact Larry Sullivan LSullivan0422@gmail.com.

NEW: TBBC HOUSE PLAYERS!

The TAMPA BAY BRIDGE CENTER has recently implemented House Players.  There are several benefits of having a House Player:

1-- If you show up to play and your partner has an emergency and cancels at the last minute, you can play with the House Player.

2-- At game time, if there is a half table, the House Player can then play with the Director to prevent sit outs to benefit all of those attending that day.

The House Player always plays for free.  If the House Player does not end up playing, they receive a free play for a future game of their choice.  We currently have volunteers for House Players for all Open Games except for the second and fourth Fridays of the month.  We also have alternate House Players for some days.  If you are interested in being a House Player for the second and fourth Fridays, or being an alternate House Player, please contact Kim Koletic at kkoletic@verizon.net.

Our goal is to provide a pleasant playing experience for all of our members and guests and to enable our Directors to direct the games and ONLY play to prevent sit outs.

We have a regular schedule of games this week including on Saturday, December 31st, which is New Year’s Eve.  On behalf of the Board of Directors we wish you a very HAPPY NEW YEAR and health and happiness and lots of great bridge in 2023!

Diane Landis