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WELCOME TO UNIT 143 of
GREATER ST. LOUIS |
Thanks to all the bridge players who attended Unit 143's Regional in August. We had a shaky start at the beginning of the week with the hotel, but things improved and in the end we will all likely be welcomed back for more Regionals at the Renaissance. Special thanks to Dennis Ablen, Tournament Chair, and Phyllis Siegel, Partnership Chair, whose continuing tireless service make Unit 143's tournaments successful and among the best in the country.
The Fall 499er tournament is just around the corner on September 28-29 followed by the Fall Open Sectional and Non-Life Master Regional on October 18-20. Both tournaments will be held at the St. Louis Bridge Center. See this site for details. I hope to see you all there.
Mark Boswell
President Unit 143
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Fall 499'er Bridge Tournament
Sept 28-29
St. Louis Bridge Center
Click here for flyer
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St. Louis Fall Sectional and Non-Life Master Regional
Oct 18-20
St. Louis Bridge Center
Click here for flyer
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Schedule of NAP Qualifier Games
St. Louis Bridge Center
August 28 - 10:00 am
August 30 - 10:00 am
J's Bridge Pad (South County Games)
no NAP Games scheduled
Bridge Haven
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2023 Player of the Year
Jack Bryant
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COVID-19 Protocols for Unit 143 Tournaments
Revised May 3, 2024
These tournaments will follow ACBL’s COVID-19 Protocols for National, Regional and Sectional Tournaments as revised effective May 13, 2024 available this link:
https://web2.acbl.org/documentLibrary/covid/Covid_Protocols.pdf
The tournaments will also follow St. Louis County and State of Missouri COVID-19 requirements.
Here is a summary of the protocols for these tournaments:
Masks are not required.
If a person at a table asks other players at that table to wear a mask, they are encouraged but not required to do so. Courtesy masks will be available.
COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are recommended, but not required.
Players who are sick with a communicable disease should not play.
Hand Sanitizers will be available.
These protocols are subject to change. Any changes will be posted on Unit 143’s website at www.unit143.org.
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| Notice: The membership directory page now has the capability of requesting and receiving (via email) a full directory listing. The Unit will no longer be printing the Membership Directory. |
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CLICK here to Find a Tournament
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Upcoming 2024 Tournaments
Fall I/N Sectional, Sep. 28-29
Fall Sectional, Oct. 18-20
D8 STaC Week, Oct. 28 - Nov. 3
For more information about any of these, click above at FIND A TOURNAMENT and enter search criteria as needed
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CONDUCT and ETHICS Issues
Most of us want to play the game of duplicate bridge honestly. When you play against
an opponent you suspect is not playing in accordance with the Laws, or violating
the Code of Disciplinary Regulations, please file a Player Memo. This can be found by clicking the "Conduct and Ethics" link under Unit 143 Governance.
You may
also privately text the game director, but making a public accusation is in itself a violation
of the CDR, so please be careful to report suspicious conduct properly.
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Notice of ACBL Unit 143 Director Changes
Dian Brazier is appointed taking Diane Deutch spot who is resigning. Janet Vontz is appointed taking Alan Popkin's spot. Ken Obrecht is resigning due to health reasons. Tod Moses is appointed taking Ken Obrecht's spot. Currently, we have a full 12-member board.
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| 😀 In the spirit of friendliness at our games, please try to always wear your nametags! 😀 |
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Upcoming Events at Area Clubs
Be sure and take advantage of the many classes offered thoughout the area to help improve your game. Also let your friends know about the classes geared to beginners.
St. Louis Bridge Center
*****
Monday Evenings with John Antagnoli
$10 Lessons
Ramp up your 2/1 game with John!
Class designed for intermediate players who want to take their game to the next level
Each Monday at 6:00 pm John Antognoli will provide a short lesson and insights into 2/1 Game Forcing Auctions
After the discussion we will all bid and play the same hands and discuss the outcomes
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Wednesday Evening Beginner Bridge with Phyllis
6-8 PM
Learn 2/1 from the beginning
7 weeks Learn the basics and more!
$100 for the series (7 classes)
Click here for flyer
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Sat AM Bridge with Phyllis
10am-noon
$10 per class
Aug 31 - Strong hands: Is there a slam?
Sep 7 - Weak hands, but you need to bid
Sep 14 - Scoring and playing Chicago scoring
Sep 21 - Get ready for 0-500 tourney
Sep 28 & 29 - 0-500 Tourney (no class)
Oct 5 - NO CLASS
Oct 12 - NO CLASS
Oct 18-20 NLM Regional & Open Sectional (no class)
Oct 26 - Yes - Bring questions and & hands from tourney
Click here for flyer
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J's Bridge Pad
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ABA Bridge
GREATER ST. LOUIS BRIDGE UNIT
2024 Schedule of Club Games
Click here
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Unit 143 added the following new members last month:
Leslie S Dill
Larisa Fak
Jeannette Huey
Tara Markenson
Jonathan W Mayo
Anne Rickmeyer
Drew Sklar
Unit membership is 984
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As a courtesy to our players, we will publish game cancellations
of Edwardsville, IL Unit 223 games in the banner header if there is inclement weather. |
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In Memoriam
It is with sadness that we note the passing of
Donna Pedrotti, July 21, click here for obituary
We will publish names of Unit members who pass away from us
and
link to an obituary. Please notify us.
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Unit 143 Board Meeting is held on the second Monday of each month.
Starting in 2021, these meetings are held each month at 7 PM on-line via ZOOM.
All Unit Members are welcome to join the meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8246
4553682?pwd=R0VScExDc2tMUWUwaG
1ic1p4T1U5UT09
Meeting ID:824 6455 3682
Passcode: 709643
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Unit Masterpoint Races YTD |
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Life Master Milestones
Kudos
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*** New Bronze Life Masters ***
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New Silver Life Master ***
Kenneth J Eiger |
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New Ruby Life Master ***
Tommye Fleming
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*** New Gold Life Master ***
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*** New Sapphire Life Master ***
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*** New Diamond Life Master ***
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*** New Emerald Life Master ***
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*** New Platinum Life Master***
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New Grand Life Master***
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Other Advancers ***
Ward E Herst
Maitland Lammert
Larry D Cornelius
Elizabeth Vivirito
Paul Krieser
Bradley L Karner
Peggy M Karner
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The
Colorado Springs analysis that they call
'Power Rankings'.
Frequently
Asked Questions about Power Rankings.
Click
here for our unit.
This
analysis will continue to be available on the Honor Rolls
page;
in
the future, you can access from News/Membership Services.
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ACBL
launches new Learn to Play Bridge
Learn
To Play Bridge can now be directly shared with friends and
family
over the Internet. Play a hand and share it on Facebook,
Twitter or through email!
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