Carl Clyne

Hello Fellow Bridge Buffs,

I have been playing Bridge since I was 15 years old. My mom and dad took it up in self-defense when we moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas (Go Hogs!) in 1953. I instantly recognized Bridge as one of the World's most challenging games along with Chess. I spent my college career trying to become proficient at the game, and as a result, barely squeaked out a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas. BUT… I got a little better at Bridge and had a lot of fun!!

I went to work for Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis in 1967, and ultimately became an instructor/trainer in industrial statistics and experimentation to improve operations. I retired January 1, 2007 and got back into Bridge with a passion.

I wanted to play duplicate, but I didn't know where or with whom, so I joined ACBL to try to find out. A week later I received a postcard from Mary Hruby about a sectional, and she said if I needed a partner to give her a call. So I did. She put me in touch with Luke Lucas and we were off and running the next day at Donna's game in Olivette.

Since then we have both become directors and currently own and manage Twin City Bridge Club in the Jefferson County area. We are both certified and approved to teach Edith McMullin's Easy Bridge courses (Standard American Yellow Card) and have taught two to date with two others currently in progress. Our students are playing regularly at Unit 143 clubs, sectionals, and regionals.

I would like to say that Luke is as much a member of the board as I am because he helps me significantly with my board duties. It is our goal and commitment to promote Bridge in Jefferson County among adults and youth to grow and support participation in Unit 143 activities.