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CONGRATULATIONS to the new Officers of the D11 Board of Directors 2023-24
President - Billie Brown Unit 193
Vice President - Maribeth Ransel Unit 130
Treasurer - Potter Orr Unit 124
Secretary - Steve Moese Unit 124

AJ Stephani Resigns from the ACBL Board of Directors

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I have resigned from the ACBL Board of Directors, effective today. I wanted to provide all of you with at least a partial explanation for my actions, for several reasons:
* I abhor the generic "personal and family reasons" explanation, especially when it's clear the truth lies elsewhere;
* I wanted to at least try to squash shotgun speculation about my personal motivations, particularly when the resignation occurs before my new 4-year term has even begun;
* Most of all, the ACBL membership deserves better – our organization exists for you, to preserve your enjoyment of bridge, and to act as the steward of our great game in North America to ensure it survives to live another day. You are owed an explanation.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE D11 NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS FINALISTS!
2022 D11 FINALISTS

Finalists qualify for the North American Pairs Championships to be held in New Orleans Louisiana in March 2023.
Stipends for 1st and 2nd place are paid by the ACBL at the venue. Stipends for 3rd and 4th are paid by Distirct 11 on proof of participation in the event. People who qualify must confirm their intent to play in New Orleans with the ACBL. If finalist pairs choose not to play, the next pair in the order of finish will be invited in their place.

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

1) Beginning October 1, 2022 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 surcharge will be forwarded to the 2024 Lousiville NABC Committee Treasurer (TBA). 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, payable to the 2024 Louisville NABC Committee Treasurer (TBA). These special games offer extra masterpoints (black, 81.8% Sectional Rating). Club participation is optional.

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 - we want the Committee to have the funds it needs to provide the welcome everyone should experience at an NABC tournament held in District 11.

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

Covid-19 Updates:

Departments of Health:
Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia

Trackers:
Ohio   Indiana   Kentucky   West Virginia
Johns Hopkins        Reuters(By State)
Covid 19 Statistics      JAMA covid-19 Articles

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