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Larry Sealy, Region 7 ACBL Board of Directors Representative
Larry chairs the Appeals and Charges Committee and works on the NABC Site Selection Task Force.
March 2025 Slides Feb 2025 Membership Report March 2025 EDGAR Report

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ACBL Computer Based Cheating Detection - EDGAR
As efforts to eliminate cheating online continue, we find some friends swept up in the process. Many people have many questions. What is it? How does it work? What do I do if I am charged? And many more.

In order to help our members understand the online bridge cheating detection policies and methods, here is a reference with relevant information from the ACBL Bylaws, ACBL Codification, and EDGAR from Bridge Winners (where the best description of how EDGAR works has been published). Note: the information presented here is a convenience for our members. The ACBL, EDGAR and Institute for Bridge Arbitration have final authoritative say in their part of the disciplinary process.

Announcing the District 11 Stakeholders Town Hall -
Tuesday Evening June 10, 2025
If you are a club manager, a bridge teacher, or an ACBL member interested in working to grow bridge join us to share what's working and what's not. This is a great opportunity to network with your peers throughout the District. The town hall discussion will begin shortly after the second session of the Flying Pig Regional. Bring your ideas to share. Snacks and drinks provided by tournament hositality.

Make plans for the District 11 Royal STaC June 23-29, 2025 at participating D11 Clubs. Encourage your favorite club to participate. District-wide overall finishes amplify your award. You will earn GOLD/RED/SILVER/BLACK Points (25% each).

Matt Balow (District 14 Web Master) has updated his unofficial table count tracking page, now combining club data and tournament data in one place. See TABLE COUNTS.

CONGRATULATIONS
Cotterman and Crank Promoted

David Cotterman (Kokomo IN) and Tim Crank (Cincinnati OH) have been promoted to the rank of Associate National Tournament Directors by the ACBL. David and Tim have served District 11 Tournaments well for years. This promotion means that they are availabe as Regional Tournament Directors in Charge. Please congratulate them the next time you see them. Details in the Friday March 21 Daily Bulletin on pages 1 and 29.

CONGRATULATIONS
2025 D11 GNT Finalists

Because Flights B & C both had at least 8 tables, D11 qualifies the top TWO teams!

Want Growth? Get behind the D11 Stakeholder Initiative!
Check out the highlights from the Indianapolis Stakeholders Meeting/Panel Discussion March 1, 2025. Thanks go to Jerry Brelage and the panelists for great leads to foster member growth.
Indianapolis highlights D11 Stakeholder Meetings
Make your ideas and voices heard. Calling all bridge teachers, club managers, and youth players. We want to hear from you about best practices, recent successes, and any barriers you face growing bridge. D11 growth depends on sharing and reapplying success from these stakeholder meetings. All future District 11 Regional Tournaments will have a stakeholder meeting session - stay tuned for details in Cincinnati in June 2025!

District 11 5/5/5 Recruiting and Retention Progress
Success directly affects the bottom line for the ACBL and our Units and Clubs.
Here is the report for the first quarter of 2025 - All District 11 Units.(Click chart to expand).

There are 5 Units who do not report contacting lapsed members in Q1 2025. Retention and Recruiting goals are close to being met. We can do more. See below for how 5/5/5 affects Unit income from Mambership Dues. See more at ACBL 555 2025Q1 Reports (filter for D11).

ACBL Announces the NEW ACBL COMMUNITY CLUB Staardust Week

- Fun,

Glitter Points Online and at Local Clubs
The ACBL Community Club brings together players from local clubs (the Go Local arm), the ACBL Clubhouse and Community Games for the same fun, friendly competition and special masterpoint awards. That’s right! You’ll earn the same exciting glitter points (silver, red and gold) during special events, like Silver Linings Week, whether you play at your local club or in the Clubhouse on BBO. Play your way! A porton of the online table fee goes to the player's home face-to-face club every game.
Features:
- Glitter Points Everywhere - online and Local games the same time. )nly onine glitter points.
- Double Play Bonus Bonanza
- Perfect Fit for Everyone - all skill levels
- Support for Local Clubs
- More Masterpoints - top award 4.0 MPs.
- Stay Social - enjoy the online Clubhouse Lounge
See the Daily Schedule and the Community Club Page for details. The Community Club does not include e-clubs or virtual clubs.

CONGRATULATIONS
D11 NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS FINALISTS