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CHANGE IN COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS - Effective May 15, 2023, tournament sponsors will be responsible for deciding whether Covid-19 vaccination is required for their tournaments. This is per a decision made by the ACBL Board of Directors. Please ensure your vaccination policy is clearly stated on your tournament flier and that you have given a copy of this flier to Bridge Administration for the ACBL website. The ACBL will continue to require Covid-19 vaccinations at the NABCs. A new member survey will be offered in April. (March 14, 2023 eMail).
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.

GET READY FOR THE D11 GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FINALS
Saturday & Sunday APRIL 15-16, 2023
Cincinnati Bridge Center 2860 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati OH 45241
10:30 AM and TBA
Details ACBL Information Flyer

Announcing the Merger of West Virginia & Appalachia Unit 227 into the Lexington Unit 164. The merger was official March 1, 2023. We thank West Virginia Unit officials and volunteers for all they do for bridge, and celebrate their decision to stay in the District 11 family.

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

DId you know?
As of 2 FEB 2023, District 11 has 3428 Members and 54 Bridge Clubs? Here's how many members we have at each rank:
MEmber Ranks

ACBL Tournament Vaccination Requirements - ACBL Member Survey Results
The Survey results are in. The results suggest strong sentiment for retaining the vaccination requirement for ACBL Tournaments. The ACBL updated its Covid Protocols 30 DEC 2022.

ACBL Introduces LOCAL SECTIONALS - These tournaments replace the previous "downgraded" sectionals. Local Sectionals award Masterpoints at full Sectional Rating; the points are 80% Silver and 20% Black. Local Sectionals may be run by a certified Club Director or Tournament Assistant. This makes a small sectional tournament more affordable by eliminating (large) fees for ACBL Directors. There are additional limitations. ... READ MORE

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 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.

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