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JANUARY UNIT GAME: After
all the partying last month, we return to our regular Unit Game format on
January 7. We know you’ve made resolutions and goals (of MPs to be earned in
2007?) and what better way to start 2007 than playing in the Unit Game – which
pays more MPs than regular games. Find a partner, mark your calendars and come
play in the unit game.
NOVEMBER
UNIT GAME RESULTS: We only had
sixteen tables but some really fine playing was noted. Overall scores were: 1st,
Sue and
NEW STATUS
& NEW MEMBERS: Ronald Banner and
Jan Peterson have joined our unit. Welcome! Judy Grieb, Willie Grieb and Ida
Wolff have become Junior Masters.
Mark Speizer is a new Club Master.
Shirley Tavlin is a new Sectional Master. Roger Farmer and Vince Remedios are
our newest new Regional Masters.
Tybie Becker and Barbara Frischkorn are now a NABC Masters. Carol Murakoshi and Diane Sachs have reached Bronze Life Master status. And Mary
Schefter has become a Gold Life Master. Congratulations
to each of you on your “winning” these new achievements in your bridge careers!
70+% GAMES:
We had a few 70% games this past reporting period.
Lois Abramson & Earl Van der Vord had a 74.56 game. Earl also had a 72.92%
game with Michael Daley. John Farr & Mark Itabashi scored a 70.60% and Frank
Bartlett & Keith Hafen scored a 70.24% Good playing! Aren’t those 70+%
games thrilling?
THIS MONTH
AT THE CLUB: The club is having a New Year’s Day Brunch on January 1 at
Noon. The Stratified Open Team Game for
the month is on Monday, January 8 at
7pm. Starting Monday, January 15 until Sunday, January 21 will be a week of Championship Games – regular prices,
regular schedule but extra points!
NOTE: One
of the changes at the club this month is the Tuesday afternoon 199er game is
now a 299er game! You guys are
getting too good and garnering too
many MPs to maintain the 199er limit! Their Open Game on Tuesday afternoon will
remain the same.
CHARITY REPORT: Our members really came through for our charity, the
Long Beach WomenShelter this year. Between the profits for the December Unit
game and the very generous
donations from our members, we collected $2649 at that game which brought our
yearly total to $3167 we’ve collected for the year for this worthy charity. Our
unit has a big heart and those $$$’s tell the story. We collect all year long –
the books for sale and the box at the desk for spare change (or bills). The
next time you are paying your card fees, throw a couple of bucks into the box
instead of putting it back in your wallet. We could easily double the amount
next year!
THIS AND THAT: At the General Meeting, the Unit Board welcomed two
new board members – Diane Sachs and Mark Tang. Paul Pettler and Barbara Shrontz
were acknowledged for all the assistance and help they provide for handicapped
players. Thanks to them and all other board members who voluntarily serve to make our unit better. You are
appreciated!
EARLY ALERT: The Unit Game on February
11 will be a Pot Luck – a place to show off your culinary skills! Everyone
enjoys them so much during the holiday, the Board decided we should have more
of them so now’s your chance to dust off your cookbook or recipe box and bring
your favorite for all to enjoy.
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