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 Unit 141 Newsletter        September 2015
    Philadelphia Contract Bridge Association
 

 
In This Issue

  • New Editor
  • Tournament    Changes
  • Lupus
  • NAPs
  • Table Tips
  • News 
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    Upcoming Events
     
    Sept 18-20

    District 4  Flight C NAP Finals 
    Oct 17

    Oct 17- 18

    Oct 20

    0-500 I/N Pairs Sectional in Cherry Hill
    Oct 21
     
    Oct 24

    Oct 26 - Nov 1

    Nov 9 -15

    Nov 20-22
    Feedback  
      

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    New Editor for Newsletter       

    September TreeBeginning September 2015,
    I, Lori Lerner, am the new editor for the Unit 141 Newletter. I hope to receive feedback and info from all of our readers at
    I need a photographer(s) for tournaments. Please contact me if you are able to help out with this effort or forward me photos that you would like me to include. Be sure to identify the people photographed.

     

    Tournament Changes and News 


    There is a sectional in Delaware  in September.

    The date for the Bridge Tournament for Lupus has changed. Please see below.

    Here's a link to the ne flyer for the October Sectional at Bala.

    Here is a link to the  I/N Sectional in October
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    Start making your plans tor the Lancaster Red Rose Regional  at the end of October.  Enjoy Halloween in Lancaster.

     
    Play Bridge and Support
    Lupus Research - DATE CHANGED  

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    The 13th Annual Bridge Tournament for Lupus will take place this year on Monday, September 30th at Green Valley Country Club. Don't miss your chance to play the game you love and support a great cause.

    The entry fee is $70 or $225 to play with a pro. Proceeds benefit the Philadelphia Tri-State chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America in their efforts to study and battle this mysterious disease.

    For more information or to register, call 215-517-5070 or visit the Lupus website.

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    NAP Finals

    For those players who have qualified for the NAPs at the club level, District 4 follows with a district qualifier in October for each flight.


    At the district final, both players must have qualified at the club level and must be members of District 4. The NAPs are played in flights as follows: A (Open), B (0-2500), C (0-500 Non-Life Masters). Players can play in any and all flights for which they are eligible and qualified.  The event culminates with the national event at the 2016 Nationals in New Orleans.

    If you have questions or need additional information, please contact NAP coordinator Bob Glasson ([email protected]).          

     

     
    Table Tips: Bidding Boxes
     
    CHOOSING A CALL USING BIDDING BOXES
     
    A player is obligated to choose a call before touching any card in the bidding box. Deliberation while touching the bidding box cards may subject the offending side to the adjustment provisions of 16 (unauthorized information).
     
    A call is considered made when a bidding card is removed from the bidding box and held touching or nearly touching the table or maintained in such a position to indicate that the call has been made.
     
    Decide what you are going to bid before you touch the bidding box to avoid this problem.

     

    News from Around the Unit 
     
    Card Hand on RightMESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

    A warm welcome to our new Unit 141 Newsletter editor, Lori Lerner.  Lori needs content in order to run a successful newsletter so if you know something newsworthy from around our unit, drop her a line at 
    [email protected] .  Club owners, here is a chance for some free publicity for your new games or special events.  And to all the members of Unit 141 - next time you see Allison Brandt, please thank her for her many years of service on the newsletter.

    Our I/N program continues to be extremely popular: two of our three I/N Sectionals were sell outs, proving once again the need to get your entries in early at these ever popular events.  Speaking of our I/N program, let's all give a hand to Bruce Lang who has done an outstanding job with the I/N community but is now moving to Florida to escape those harsh Philly winters.  And if anyone knows someone capable of filling Bruce's shoes, please drop me a line at  [email protected] as we are actively searching for a replacement.

    The Buxmont Bridge Club     in Warminster is owned by Dorothy Ehling and offers games every day of the week. Games start at noon Mondays through Saturday and at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.  
    There are also games on Monday at 7:30 pm and Thursdays at 7 pm.  The club has joined the Common Game and provides hand records after each  game.
    Click here  for club website.

    Doylestown Bridge Club is  GROWING.
    Starting on September 14th
    we will be having a game at noon 
    at the Doylestown American Legion Hall
    350 North Street, Doylestown, 18901.
    The evening game will continue at Pine Run
    This is an open game. There will be a separate section for people with 0 - 20 points. This will be a learning session. 
    PLEASE  let me know if you hope to come  [email protected]
    Click here for club website.


    Inga Cooper from the  South Jersey Bridge Center in Cherry Hill reports that 
    Leslie Cassoff and Ted Levy made Silver life master. A party with cake and champagne was held. Harry Rosenberg turned 95 and a party was held in August.


    Wendy Dechadarevian from Raffles Bridge Club wants us to know  that Raffles will commence lessons Wednesday mornings 9:30 - 11:30 beginning September 16. Come when you can.

    Also Raffles has a 0 - 20 masterpoint game every Thursday afternoon at NOON. We play 15 boards- a great way to play bridge and earn masterpoints in a quiet friendly setting.
    Click here for Raffles website.

     Philadelphian Bridge Club News:

    The Philadelphian has a weekly game every Thursday evening at 7:00pm.
    Check out our website  www.bridge2401.com.  Reservations can be made by emailing Linda DiLuco at  [email protected].
    Yes, we will be having our game on Thursday, September 24 before the papal visit.   Email us for reservations. 


    The Bridge Center of Delaware County    in Drexel Hill will host a weekly series of social bridge games, beginning Tuesday September 15th at 9:30 AM. Players of all skill levels are welcome. Come play in a relaxed atmosphere with old friends and make new ones.  Come as a pair or single: partners will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. Admission on the 15th is free; $8 per session thereafter. Registration is recommended: call the Bridge Center (610 449-4350, leave message) or Peg Woolard (610 544-6987) to register.  This note is from 
    Tom O'Brien Bridge Center of Delaware County Drexel Hill, PA 19026.   Click here  for the club website .

    I enourage all unit 141 clubs to send news when you have any to Lori Lerner at [email protected].
    Unit 141 Newsletter, September 2015
    Volume 5, Issue 9
    Editor: Lori Lerner ( [email protected])