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ACBL ANNOUNCES CHANGE TO VACCINATION POLICY FOR NABC TOURNAMENTS. Starting in Atlanta, Fall 2023 Covid-19 Vaccinations will no longer be required. Chicago July 2023 will still require proof of vaccination. Details.

District 11 Stories - Here are the letters from our members describing their bridge experiences as they celebrate recent rank achievements.
New Stories My Story Library

Get Ready for the Summer STaC. Earn SILVER POINTS at participating face-to-face clubs near you July 31 to August 6, 2023. Top District 11-wide results earn bonus SILVER POINTS. DETAILS

Congratulations to the Winners of the D11 GNT Finals!
OPEN FLIGHT: John Hinton & Dennis Clerkin (U130), Tom Bishel & John Bishel (U122)
FLIGHT A: AJ Stephani & Bob Fisk (U124), Michael Gladfelter & Mary Jane Gladfelter (U122).
FLIGHT B: Terry Maguire & Matthew Just (U117), Charles Seelbach & R Blaine Mullins (U164).
FLIGHT C: Jim Steinke Linda Costura, Joann Behr, & Sudhir Matani (all U124).
ACBL LIVE RESULTS
Good luck in Chicago July 12 - 16, 2023 !!
Stipend details

Bronia Jenkins named ACBL Executive Director.
Announcement email.
Announcement and responses on Bridge Winners.
ACBL Website Announcement
Welcome and Good Luck Bronia - Count on our support!
Larry Sealy Region 7 Board Representative Town Hall - Meeting Slides
Larry held a zoom meeting Tuesday evening 4 APR 23. Here are the slides.

NEW! Virtual Club 2024 Louisville NABC Fundraising Game Starting Wed Eve Apr 26, 2023.
Entry $6/person. $3 goes to the Louisville Committee (75% of net proceeds). All District 11 players are eligible to play. Players not from District 11 can be added to the games by the director. The games are stratified so there is something for everyone. You can pick your level of play.
1)     Non-life master (NLM)
2)     0 to 1250 MP
3)     Open
The NLM game will begin at 7:00 pm, the 0-1250 at 7:05 pm, and the Open at 7:10 pm. FLYER

CONGRATULATIONS Yauheni "Eugene" Siutsau - Winner of the March 2023 NABC Robot Individual. Eugene scored 69.42%, and wins for the second time (2021). Eugene is a Platinum Life Master from Unit 124 (Cincinnati). On BBO, Eugene has earned A "K" for King, meaning he is 2nd-30th in the historical table of BBO Points won.

Louisville NABC Fundraising                     FLYER
The District 11 Board voted unanimously to approve the following fundraising to support the work of the 2024 Louisville NABC Committee:

1) Through March 1, 2024, all Regional and Sectional tournaments (but not Sectional Tournaments at Clubs - STaCs) will be assessed a $1 per person surcharge. This includes NLM and progressive tournaments.

2) Clubs wishing to offer special fundraising games may do so during the following weeks:

April 23 - April 29, 2023
August 28, September 3, 2023

There is a $1 per person surcharge for these NABC fundraiser club games. These special games offer extra masterpoints (black, 81.8% Sectional Rating). Club participation is optional.

3) All funds raised by tournaments and clubs should be sent promptly by check payable to: Louisville 2024 NABC and mailed to: Chuck Fassler, Louisville Bridge Club, 9870 Linn Station Road, Louisville, KY 40223

In normal times, fundraising starts 3 years in advance of the NABC. We are starting 18 months late because of the covid pandemic. Please participate fully and play often. Help the committee raise the funds it needs to provide the welcome everyone should experience at an NABC tournament held in District 11.

NEW!
ACBL NEWS page lists all ACBL bulletins affecting bridge rules and organization policy. Check it out!

How Well Do You Know Bridge Ethics and Proprieties?
Here is a 5 minute Norwegian film (english Subtitles) that will test your sense of proper behavior at the bridge table. How many mistakes can you count? Watch the video and check your count against this LIST. Thanks to the Norwegian Bridge Federation for the video, and Sofie SjøDal for posting this to Bridge winners at: The Sheriff Is Not Always Ethical

NEW ACBL CONVENTION CARD
The ACBL will begin production of the new forms when the current inventory runs out. There will be a transition period from the old card to the new one. The formal use of the card in tournaments will take place this year, after multiple Bulletin articles to help explain the changes and the proper way to fill out the card. This version does not include a score sheet, only the front page. Here is a .pdf ELECTRONIC FORM you can fill out then print or save and share electronically with your partner. You have to manually fill in your lead agreements.

Here is a version you can print and fill out manually PRINTABLE VERSION

Shark Bridge Teacher's Console is the choice for many successful Online Bridge teachers. This is the future for teaching bridge, whether online or in person! Cost is very modest and the technology creates a very enjoyable experience for students. Demo Videos

District 11 Stakeholder Workshops
Check out the workshops and audio recordings on this site. Next is the ACBL Best Practices Bridge Teachers Workshop at the next Regional TBD. Questions? Contact Steve Moese moesefamily@aol.com

Want Growth? Get behind the D11 Education Initiative! Siraj Haji is supercharging Education for District 11. Don't be left out. Make your ideas and voices heard. D11 growth depends on our success with these education initiatives.
Reference Pages: D11 Bridge Education D11 Stakeholder Meetings
Contact Steve Moese moesefamily@aol.com or Siraj Haji sirajhaji@gmail.com