FRESNO WINTER SECTIONAL
February 14-17, 2020
Once again we’re having a silver point sectional tournament over the President’s holiday weekend.  The schedule is similar to last year, except that the Fast Pairs will move from Friday evening (Valentine’s Day) to Sunday afternoon. Sunday morning will be a new event, bracketed Swiss teams.  Each bracket should have four or five teams of about the same master point holding. It should be a fun event. As in the past, there will be 499er pair games and open pair games every session except Saturday morning and all day Sunday. On Saturday morning we’ll have a 199er game instead of a 499er game. Members with less than 10 master points may play free on Saturday morning.

UNIT NEWS
Congratulations to elected board members Don Austin, Kay Chrisman, Richard Meffley,
Jonel Mueller, and Anthony Toto.
Our thanks go to Jackie Finn, who has retired from the board. She did an incredible job with hospitality at our tournaments and special events. For several years we enjoyed many different meals that she organized and prepared. Thanks again. 

PLACES AND FACES
At the San Francisco NABC, Cindy Tingey won flight C of the side game and was fifth in the side game series.  Marion and Don Austin were 23rd in the Gold Rush pairs. Richard Meffley was fifth and twelfth in the Open pairs.  Gerard Laquerriere and Richard Meffley were second in the Open pairs. Gerard took second in another Open pairs. Farid Assemi and Jim Slinger were fourth in the Super Senior Pairs. Rick Whitworth and former Fresno members Bob Giragosian Steve McConnell, and Jim Tritt, were ninth in the Mitchell B-a-M Teams.  Rick Whitworth was 15th in the Mixed Swiss Teams.
Former Fresnan Sandy Zovod was third in open pairs at the Sacramento sectional.
At the Palm Springs regional, Jonel Mueller was second in flight C of the 299er pairs. Gerard Laquerriere was tenth in the Charity pairs, third in
​Flight X of the A/X pairs, fourth in Bracket 3 of the Round Robin teams, and first in Bracket 2 of the Knockout teams. Congratulations to our winners at these tournaments.
We are sorry to report that Sharon Small passed away last month. She is a long time Life Master; she’s been a Fresno Unit member since before we had player numbers. She has not played for a long time due to illness.

​DISTRICT 21 NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS
For those who qualified in November, the District 21 finals for Flight A are Saturday and Sunday, January 4 and 5 at Fattoria e Mare Restaurant in Burlingame. Flight C plays on Sunday at the same location. Both play two sessions per day, starting at 10:30 am.

WINNERS
UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP
  1A                         Kim Morris - Victor Greener
 2/3A                      Sally Anne Stern - Mark Stern
 2/3A1BC              Marion Austin - JoAnn Huebner
 2B                          Rosalie Jorgensen - Al Crane
 2C                          Rhonda Hampton - M. Steve Johnson
 
   UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP  
  1A                         Victor Greener - Anthony Toto
  2A1BC                Debbie Kemp - Jason Mcalexander
  3A                         Steve Johnson - Robert Durbrow
  2B                         Mary Lou Pease - Joseph Tang
  3B                         Ray April - Laura Da Costa
  2C                         Jackie Finn - Deb Petersen
 
  UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP
  1A                  Mark Stern - Sally Anne Stern
  2A1B             Anthony Toto - Lowell Gist
  3A2B1C      Laura Da Costa - M. Steve Johnson
  2C                   Don Austin - Marion Austin
 
  UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP
  1AB      Carol Kaufman - Rosalie Jorgensen
  2A         Richard Meffley - Victor Greener
  3A         Ray April - Howard Arquette
  2B         Pamela Pigg - Mary Lou Pease
 
UNIT CHRISTMAS PARTY
  1A                         Belva Quattrin - Robert Durbrow
  2A1BC               Anthony Toto - Jackie Finn
  3A2B                   Kim Morris - Vincent Cheng
  3B                         Carolyn Lofton - Robert Endara
  2B                         Carol Miller - Larry Miller
  3C                         John Oakshott - Peggy Oakshott
 
299ER CHRISTMAS PARTY
  1A         Don Austin - Marion Austin
  2A         Pamela Pigg - Lois High
  3A1B   Joan Fritz - Marge Field
  2B1C   Elaine Henshel - Joyce Aiken
  3B         James Bushman - Debbie Kemp
  2C         Barbara Gaudin - Eleanor Alpha
 
UNIT 99ER CHAMPIONSHIP
  1            Sandra White - Marlene Fiore
  2            Barbara Gaudin - Eleanor Alpha
 
UNIT 99ER CHAMPIONSHIP
  1A         Margot Cegielski - Alvin Fred Schellack
  2A1B   Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn
  2B         Clint Hudson - Barbara Gaudin
 
UNIT 99ER CHAMPIONSHIP
  1AB      Barbara Gaudin - Ed Keller
  2A         Margot Cegielski - Alvin Fred Schellack
  3A2B   Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn
  3C         June Serio - Clint Hudson

​UNIT 99ER CHAMPIONSHIP
  1AB      Barbara Gaudin - Ed Keller
  2A         Margot Cegielski - Alvin Fred Schellack
  3A2B   Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn
  3C         June Serio - Clint Hudson
 
UNIT 99ER CHAMPIONSHIP
  1            Pat Heckathorn - Sandy Petrie
  2            Julia Kendall - Tom Callahan
  3            Lynda Moller - Sandra White
 
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
  1A                         Bob Cross - Robert Durbrow
  2A1B                    Laura Da Costa - Barbara Thacker
 3/4A                       Ray April - Victor Greener
 3/4A2B                  Mary Lou Pease - Judy Zimmerer
 
CHAMPIONSHIP
  1            Carol Rodder - Rosalie Jorgensen
  2            Peter Weber - Susan Vildosola
 
CHAMPIONSHIP
  1            Robert Cherry - Tay Cherry
  2            Mark Stern - Victor Greener
  3A2B    Lowell Gist - Avis Morse
  3C         Mary Lou Pease - James Sweet
 
750 CHAMPIONSHIP
  1ABC                    JoAnn Huebner - Cheryl Hiney
  2AB                      Judy Nibler - Beverly Little
  3AB2C                  Steve Johnson - Ann Keag
  3C                         Marsha Infausto - Judy Geary
 
299ER CHAMPIONSHIP
1              Barbara Gaudin - Eleanor Alpha
2              Margot Cegielski - Ed Keller

LESSONS
We’re starting free lessons again on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 9 am. We’ll have Easybridge I for those who want to learn bridge or haven’t played in years. Easybridge II is for those who have done Easybridge I and those with some bridge experience.  Let your friends know that we are starting bridge lessons again this month.  
Call Mary Lou Pease, 288-2340, or Laura Da Costa, 999-2825, for more information.

GROUND RULES FOR NEW PLAYERS
BIDDING
You want to play in a major suit fit with eight or more trumps between you and your partner. When your partner opens a minor suit, bid a four card or longer major suit before you raise the minor suit. You can raise on your next bid.
DECLARER PLAY
In a suit contract, when Dummy has a short suit, always think about trumping in dummy. If you have five good trumps and dummy has three good trumps, you still have five tricks if you trump in your hand. If you trump once in dummy, you have five plus one = six tricks.
DEFENSE When you have an Ace on opening lead against a suit contract, either lead the Ace or lead another suit. If you under lead your Ace, you may never get a trick with it.​ 
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CLUB NEWS
Steve Johnson and Carol Kaufman were the top players in Madera for December, followed by Nick and Mary Gullo. Steve was the top player for 2019, followed by Carol, Gary Nelson, and Barbara Diebert.
Victor Greener was the top winner for November at the Fresno Bridge Center, followed by Bill Glass, Ray April, and Mark Stern. After November, Victor led for 2019, followed by Ray April, Laura Da Costa, and Bill Glass. Victor Greener was the top winner for 2019. You can see the final 2019 results on the by clicking Masterpoints, above. 
For November, June Serio was the top 99er for the Fresno Bridge Center, followed by Pam Pigg, Lynda Moller, and Sandra White. After November, Margot Cegielski leds the 99er for the year, followed by Fred Schellack, Mary Claire Ewing, and Ann Keag. Those four are also the final top 99ers for 2019.
The ACBL allowed upgraded Championships for clubs that used ACBLLive to report club games in October. The Monday and Friday games are using the upgraded Championships this month. The other clubs will use them later this year.
Congratulations to new club master Bettylee Wapner.
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​STAC(Numbers indicate overall places)                                  
 Mark Stern - Lowell Gist [13]
 Barbara Thacker - Belva Quattrin
Richard Meffley - William Glass [2 Aux]
Barbara Thacker - Robert Durbrow
 Victor Greener - Ray April [1/2Aux]
 Robert Durbrow - Richard Meffley
 Avis Morse - Cynthia Tingey [B]
Sheila Smith - Gerry Jones [B]
 Lisa D'Arcy - Avis Morse [B]
Laura Da Costa - Carol Miller [B]
Jason Mcalexander - James Sweet [B]
Renee Laquerriere - Avis Morse [B]
Robert Cherry - Tay Cherry [B] [2B 1C Aux]
George Efthemon - Jackie Finn[C]
Vivian Betcher - Richard Betcher [14C]
Al Crane - Richard Meffley [AUX 7]
 
750 STAC
Patricia Creede - Angelina Heisdorf [3]
Ann Keag - Pamela Pigg [5B]
Mary Claire Ewing - Sandy OwYoung-Chu
​ [9A 6B 3C]
Barbara Wiedel - Linda Town [B]
Judy Geary - Marsha Infausto [B]
Karen Matthews - Cheryl Johnson [5C]
Nalini Jeyapalan - Jei Jeyapalan [3]
 
STAC 299 ER PAIRS
 ½            Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn
 ½            Margot Cegielski - Ed Keller
 
99ER STAC
  Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn [1]
  Clint Hudson - June Serio [1]
  Fred Schellack - Margot Cegielski [2]
  Clint Hudson - Barbara Gaudin [2]
  Sandy Petrie - Nicki Gram [B]
 
OAKHURST WINNERS
Paul Mertens and Clem Bingham
Karen McCartin and T. Srinivasan
Claire Molnar and Karen McCartin
Nancy Lyday and Jon Galaznik
Burke Zane and Clem Bingham
Bill Fullar and Ruthie Fruehauf
Joni Roberts and Al Ellis
Diane McDonough and Ira Estin
Ken Doig and Nancy Hays (2)
T. Srinivasan and Martha Robrahn
Burke Zane and T. Srinivasan
Clem Bingham and Judy Bingham
Burke Zane and Ken Sommers
 
 EASYBRIDGE INDIVIDUAL 
1              Lynda Moller
 2             Joyce Aiken
 ¾            Elaine Henshel
 3/4          Jung Kim
 5/7          Nicki Gram
 5/7           N. Abraham
 5/7           Sandra White
  8            Ed Keller
  9            Joan Clark
10/13       Judy Pierre
10/13       Judy Statler
10/13       Mary LaFollette
10/13       Margaret Thompson
 
INDIVIDUAL                               
1/3A        William Glass
 1/3A       Debbie Kemp
 1/3A       Mary Lou Pease
 3/4B     Edward Hampton
 3/4B    James Sweet
 
 
SPECIAL
Victor Greener - Mark Stern
Robert Durbrow - Laura Da Costa
Lowell Gist - Gerard Laquerriere
Patrick Carroll - Al Crane [B]
Sheila Smith - Gerry Jones [B]
Ray April - Sally Anne Stern [B]
Judy Nibler - Angelina Heisdorf [C]
Jonel Mueller - Jason Mcalexander [C]
 
750 SPECIAL
Edward Hampton - Rhonda Hampton
Pamela Pigg - Rita Gladding [B]
 
 99 SPECIAL
  Barbara Gaudin - Eleanor Alpha
Pat Heckathorn - Sandy Petrie [C]
 
99
Clint Hudson - Barbara Gaudin
Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn [B]

CHRISTMAS PARTY
ANNUAL MEETING
ELECTION
December 8, 2019
Our annual Christmas Party is set for Sunday, December 8 at noon. Come and enjoy a festive holiday luncheon. We’ll also have the annual meeting, some awards, and election of officers. After that, we’ll have an open Unit Championship and 299er Unit Championship. The ballot is enclosed with the newsletter. Candidates in alphabetical order are:
Don Austin, currently unit treasurer
Margot Cegielski, a recent member who plays in all the 99er games
Kay Christman, currently unit secretary
Richard Meffley, currently unit president
Jonel Mueller, who plays frequently in 299er, 750, and open games
Anthony Toto, who manages the unit Facebook page among other activities.
Try to meet them before the election.
Vote for up to five candidates. Ballots are mailed to unit members. Vote at the Fresno Bridge Center or by mail to 

ACBL Election
1320 E Shaw Ave Suite 100
​Fresno CA 93710

CLUB NEWS
Gary Nelson was the top masterpoint winner in Madera for November, followed by Steve Johnson and Nick and Mary Gullo.  Steve Johnson leads for the year, followed by Carol Kaufman and Gary Nelson and Barbara Diebert.
Victor Greener was the top player at the Fresno Bridge Center in October, followed by Laura Da Costa and Ray April. Victor leads for 2019, followed by Ray and Laura. Mary Claire Ewing leads the 99ers for October, followed by Margot Cegielski and Pat Heckathorn. Mary Claire leads for 2019, followed by Margot Cegielski and Fred Schellack.
There are several Christmas parties in December besides the Unit party. Mary Lou Pease will have a pot luck Christmas party on Wednesday December 18.  The Tuesday afternoon 750 group will have a party on December 10. Other clubs may also celebrate the holidays.
Don’t forget Western Conference STAC games from December 9 through December 15. All STAC games award silver points. The games are held at clubs all over the West. The top score in an open game could win up to 20 masterpoint.


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LESSONS
Free lessons start again on Saturday, January 18, 2020. If you need to brush up on your basics, come to the lessons at 9 am. We have two groups – one for those who want to learn bridge and one for those who want some more instruction. Let your friends know they can learn bridge free next year.
Mun lessons next year will include practice sessions. Look for more information in future newsletters.

PLACES AND FACES
At the Ventura regional, Mark and Sally Stern topped the side game twice. Former Fresno Unit member Jay Roll won Bracket 1 of the Swiss teams and was second in the open pairs. Congratulations to Kim Morris, a new Gold Life Master with over 2,500 master points. Also congratulations to Nicki Gram, a new junior master.
It was good to see Linda Coppersmith, returning to Fresno from Florida to visit during the Thanksgiving holiday.
There’s not too much news this month, but sometimes that’s good. If you learn of any interesting activities, please tell the editor.

​UNIT NEWS
We’re planning another Bid-a-Player auction around March next year. You can bid on a volunteer player for a game at the club. For any new player who thinks he’s not ready to play with our top Life Masters, there will be intermediate players to bid on as well.
We still have RAFFLE tickets available. You can win a $200 Costco gift card, a $100 Amazon gift card, or ten $10 gift cards for bridge club play. The drawing will be at the Christmas party on December 8, 2019.
 
Treasurer’s report  
 (October financials)
There is a little quirk in the financial statements if you look at them at the center. We bought a new dealing machine in September, so it looks like we lost lots of money that month. We sold the old dealing machine, but that check was not received until November, so does not show up on the current reports. It will show up on year-end reports. Thanks to Kay, we got the new machine for under $3,000. I have heard it is working great.  In October, we had a sectional and Mun gave a lesson, so we were in the black for October.  We will recognize the sale of the old machine in November, so I expect that month to look good. 
​If you have questions, come to the Membership meeting/Christmas Game on December 8th and you can ask me there. 




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WINNERS
ONE DAY SECTIONAL
750 AFTERNOON
1A       Rosalie Jorgensen - Kathryn Miller
2A       Kathleen Coit - William Coit
3A       John Oakshott - Peggy Oakshott
1BC     Marilyn  Kendall - Madeline Lynes
2B        Mary Gullo - Pamela Pigg
3B        Jim Luther - Diane McDonough
2C        Marge Field - Joan Fritz
3C        Judy Pardun - Jeremy Newel
 
299 EVENING
1          Myles Johnson - June Serio
2          Margot Cegielski - Fred Schellack
3          Lynda Moller -Sandra Whi te
 
PRO AM TEAM CLUB APPRECIATION
1          Ann Derwin - Jonel Mueller - Nancy Jones - Steve Holmes
2          William Glass - Clint Hudson - Barbara Gaudin - Gloria Fitzgerald - Rosalie Jorgensen
 
NAP UNIT FINAL
1A       Laura Da Costa - Ray April
2A       Victor Greener - Mark Stern
 3/4A 1BC       Sandy OwYoung-Chu - M. Steve Johnson
 3/4A   Gerard Laquerriere - Richard Meffley
2BC     Cynthia Tingey - Deb Petersen
 
CLUB APPRECIATION
1          William Glass - Victor Greener
2          Laura Da Costa - Ray April
 
CLUB APPRECIATION
1          Victor Greener - Laura Da Costa
2          Carol Kaufman - June Serio
 
 CLUB APPRECIATION
1          Laura Neville - Andrew Graves
2          Ray April - Victor Greener
3          Al Crane - Rosalie Jorgensen
 
CLUB APPRECIATION
1A       Richard Meffley - Victor Greener
2A       Gerard Laquerriere - Lowell Gist
3A1B   Carol Rodder - Irene Whelchel
2B1C   Peter Weber - Susan Vildosola
3B2C   Nancy Holley - Donny Graham
3C        Joann E. Evans - Bettylee Wapner
 
CLUB APPRECIATION
1A           Ray April - Victor Greener
2A1B     Carol Rodder - Carol Miller
3A           Ann Derwin - Steve Holmes
2B           Mary Lou Pease - M. Steve Johnson
 
 CLUB APPRECIATION
1A           Mark Stern - Sally Anne Stern
2A1B     Bob Cross - William Glass
2B           Laura Da Costa - Mary Lou Pease
 
CLUB APPRECIATION
1              Belva Quattrin - Robert Durbrow
2              Mary Lou Pease - Laura Da Costa
3              John Oakshott - Peggy Oakshott

1. Gary Nelson - Steve Johnson
2. Carol Kaufman - June Serio

 
 
1AB        Ray April - Laura Da Costa
2A           Richard Meffley - Gerard Laquerriere
3A2B1C                Anthony Toto - Jason Mcalexander
3B           Steve Holmes - Ann Derwin
2C           Rosalie Jorgensen - Al Crane
 
 
1A           Richard Meffley - Bob Cross
2A1B     Laura Da Costa - Barbara Thacker
3A2CB1C             Peter Weber - Susan Vildosola
3B2C     Carol Miller - Olivia Stockton
 
  
1A           Farid Assemi - Naguib Abdallah
2A1B     James Bushman - Robert Durbrow
3A2B1CJason Mcalexander - James Sweet
3B           Mark Stern - Sally Anne Stern
2C           John McGregor - Patrick Carroll

99
Ruth Ann Townsend - Joan Clark
Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn
Fred Schellack - June Serio
Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn (2)
Margot Cegielski - Fred Schellack
 
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750 CLUB APPRECIATION
1AB        John Oakshott - Peggy Oakshott
2AB1C  Cheryl Johnson - Barbara Brock
3A           Dora Gostanian - Sydney Bluestone
3A2B     Deb Petersen - Pat Snyder
3C           Doris Myers - Judy Geary
 
 750 CLUB APPRECIATION
1AB        Kathleen Coit - William Coit
2AB1C  Chris Rogers - Tay Cherry
3AB2C  M. Steve Johnson - Andrew Graves
3C           Judy Pardun - Lois High
 
750 CLUB APPRECIATION
1ABC     Mary Claire Ewing - Sandy OwYoung-Chu
2ABC     Marilyn J. Kendall - Madeline Lynes
3AB        Patricia Creede - Lois High
3C           Nalini Jeyapalan - Jei Jeyapalan
 
CLUB APPRECIAT 299ER  
1A           M. Steve Johnson - June Serio
2A1B     Diane McDonough - Bill Fullar
2B           Margot Cegielski - Ed Keller
  
299ER CLUB APPRECIATION
1A           M. Steve Johnson - Jonel Mueller
21B        Sandra White - Lynda Moller
2B           Margot Cegielski - Ed Keller
 
99ER CUB APPRECIATION
1              Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn
2              Clint Hudson - Walt Kelso
  
 99ER CLUB APPRECIATION
1              Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn
2              Tom Callahan - Julia Kendall
3              Clint Hudson - Barbara Gaudin
  
99ERS CLUB APPRECIATION
1              Margot Cegielski - Alvin Fred Schellack
 2/3         Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn
 2/3         Barry Katz - Brenda Ward
 
MEMBERSHIP GAME
1A           William Glass - Victor Greener
2A1B     George Dalition - June Serio
2B           Don Austin - Marion Austin
  
VETERAN'S DAY MEMBERSHIP
1A           William Glass - Richard Meffley
2A           Victor Greener - Ray April
3A1BC  Sally Perring - Gerry Jones
2BC        Sally Anne Stern - Jonel Mueller
3B           Lisa D'Arcy - Avis Morse
3C           Cynthia Tingey - Rosalie Jorgensen
 
OAKHURST WINNERS
Ira Estin - Jim Luther
Diane McDonough - Nancy Hays
Ken Sommers - Bill Fullar
Paul Mertens - Clem Bingham
Ira Estin - Judy Bingham [2]
Alfred Ellis - Ken Sommers
Kenneth Doig - Nancy Hays
Kenneth Doig - Kirk Moulin
Burke Zane - Ken Sommers
Al Crane - Bill Fullar
Judy Van Winkle - Judy Bingham [B]
Sharon Kocsis - Barbara Peters[B]
Diane McDonough - Nancy Hays [B]
 
SPECIAL
Irene Whelchel - Laura Neville
Gary Nelson - Richard Meffley
Barbara Thacker - Belva Quattrin
Lowell Gist - Gerard Laquerriere
Nick & Mary Gullo (2)
Barbara Diebert – Gary Nelson
Peter Weber - Susan Vildosola
Judy Zimmerer - Irene Whelchel
Rose Boot - William Glass
Laura Neville - Irene Whelchel
Patrick Carroll - Laura Da Costa
Judy Dodd - Carol Rodder [B]
Laura Da Costa - Carol Rodder [B]
Irene Whelchel - Rosalie Jorgensen [B]
M. Steve Johnson - Jonel Mueller [C]
  
750 SPECIAL
Patricia Creede - Marilyn J. Kendall
Kathryn Miller - Barbara Wiedel
Deb Petersen - Angelina Heisdorf
Patricia Creede - Renee Laquerriere
Larry Miller - Pamela Pigg [B]
Jonel Mueller - Rita Gladding [C]
  
SPECIAL 299ER  
Barbara Gaudin - Eleanor Alpha
Margot Cegielski - Ed Keller
 

 

​Volume LXXI No. 11        Phone 559-225-0505   

​FALL SECTIONAL
MARK STERN WINS PRESIDENTS AWARD
CHERYL JOHNSON WINS 99er AWARD
Former Fresnan Jim Slinger was the top winner at the recent Fall Sectional, winning three events and taking second in another. The President’s Award goes to the top Fresno player, who is Mark Stern. Mark won an event, took second twice, plus a third and a fifth. Cheryl Johnson took a first and a second in the limited events and placed in an open event to win the 99er Award. Congratulations!
            Thanks to Jackie Finn who chaired the hospitality committee and to Deb Petersen and Belva Quattrin for all their help. Again, Scott Campbell did a great job as Director-in-charge.

​PLACES AND FACES
At the regional in Sparks, Nevada, Steve Johnson and Ed Hampton won the 299er pairs. Richard Meffley took third and sixth in open pairs events. Steve Johnson and Rhonda Hampton won the Gold Rush pairs twice and took fifth another time. Bill Glass won the afternoon Swiss teams and took third in one side game and fourth in another. The Nugget in Sparks is a nice hotel for the tournament. The weekday hotel rates are low. There are many restaurants at the hotel and nearby. For those who like early games, all the main events are at 10 am and 3 pm.
​
Welcome to new member William Fullar of Coarsegold.
 
Congratulations to new Silver Life Master Jacqui McGreal. Congratulations to new NABC master Steve Johnson, new club master Helen Smades, and new junior master Lynda Moller.
 
We are saddened to learn that Walt Kelso and Paul Boyd passed away in the last week. Both were outstanding gentlemen. Paul was a Life Master who played frequently in our afternoon games. Walt was a more recent addition to our club, and was one of the top players in our 99er games. We’ll miss them both. Our condolences go to their families.

​CHRISTMAS PARTY, ANNUAL MEETING and ELECTION
December 8
Please come to our annual meeting and Christmas party on Sunday, December 8. Christmas Dinner will be at noon, with a Unit Championship bridge game at 1 pm. Some time in between will be the Annual Meeting and Unit Board Election.
It is not too late to run for election to the unit board. The Unit rents the Bridge Center and holds some weekly games and sub-rents the Bridge Center to club owners who run bridge games. The Unit is also responsible for holding sectional tournaments and promoting bridge as best it can. If you would like to be on the board and help with these activities, contact Nominations Chairman Steve Johnson or any board member so you’ll be on the election ballot.
 


     

WINNERS
FALL SECTIONAL
FRIDAY MORNING
1A           Bob Durbrow – Bob Cross
2A           James Slinger - Susan Slinger
3A           Howard Arquette - Ray April
1B           Laura Da Costa - Carol Rodder
2B           Judy Zimmerer - Irene Whelchel
3B           Cynthia Tingey - Skip Miller
 
FRIDAY MORNING 499er
1A           Steve Johnson – Ruby Butterweck
2A1B     Karen Matthews – Cheryl Johnson
2B           Jonel Mueller - Rita Gladding
 
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
1A           James Slinger - Susan Slinger
2A           Richard Meffley - Farid Assemi
3A           Mark Stern - Victor Greener
1B           Cynthia Tingey - Skip Miller
2B           Judy Nibler - Judy Zimmerer
3B           Peter Weber - Avis Morse
1C           Gwen Davey – Deb Petersen
2C           Myles Johnson - Joann Huebner
 
FAST PAIRS

1. Laura Da Costa – Gloria Fitzgerald
2. Marion Austin - Don Austin

 
SATURDAY MORNING
1A          James & Susan Slinger                                                2A           Lowell Gist - Mark Stern
3A           Victor Greener - Skip Miller
1BC        Judy Jessick – Sally Perring
2B           Laura Da Costa - Ray April             
3B2C     Larry Miller - Carol Miller
3C           Alex Sherriffs - Susan Spears
 
199er PAIRS
1AB        Cheryl Johnson – Ann Keag
2AB1C  Judy Pierre - Laurie Harrington
3AB        Donnie Priest - Jeffrey Nevins
2C           Patricia Heckathorn - Sandra White

​FALL SECTIONAL
SATURDAY AFTERNOON  
1A           Mark Stern - Sally Anne Stern
2A           Vincent Cheng - Kim Morris
3A           Naguib Abdallah - Victor Greener
1BC         Judy Jessick - Sally Perring
2B           Rosalie Jorgensen - Irene Whelchel
3B2C       Carol Carr - Barbara Fulmer
3C           Marion Austin - Don Austin
 
499er SWISS
1              Marion Austin - Darnell Austin - Jason McAlexander - Gloria Fitzgerald
 
SWISS TEAMS
1A           Richard Meffley - Farid Assemi - James Slinger - Robert Giragosian
2/3A        Robert Durbrow - Belva Quattrin - Gary Nelson - Barbara Thacker
2/3A        Mark Stern - Victor Greener - Naguib Abdallah - David Haberstich
1C           Anthony Toto - Laura Da Costa - Mary Lou Pease - Ray April


UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP
1ABC      Irene Whelchel - Judy Zimmerer
2AB        Ray April - Laura Da Costa
3A           Al Crane - Laura Neville
3/4B2/3C JoAnn Huebner - Jonel Mueller
3/4B2/3C Kay Chrisman - Mary Lou Pease
 
CLUB APPRECIATION
1A           Howard Arquette - Avis Morse
2A1BC    Lisa D'Arcy - Susan Spears
3A2B      Sally Anne Stern - Carol Miller
3B2C       Carol Rodder – Joann E. Evans
3C           Judy Jessick - Bettylee Wapner
 
1AB                        Gwen Davey - Anthony Toto
2A                           Mark Stern - Victor Greener
 3/4A2/3B      Laura Da Costa - Jason Mcalexander
 3/4A2/3B               Don Austin - Marion Austin
 
1A           Ray April - Victor Greener
2A           Belva Quattrin - Barbara Thacker
3A           Bob Cross - Robert Durbrow
1B           Laura Da Costa - Rosalie Jorgensen
2B           Irene Whelchel - Laura Neville

I/N SECTIONAL
November 12, 2019
Our first ever one day, two session sectional is coming soon. Tuesday afternoon at 12:30 on November 12 the event is limited to players with under 750 masterpoints.  Winners receive silver points. Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm is limited to players with under 300 master points. Again, there are silver points for the winners. If you have fewer than 300 points, you can try both events. Check with Kay Chrisman for the afternoon event or Richard Meffley for the evening event if you need a partner.

​BEGINNING LESSONS
Our last Saturday morning lesson will be November 16. The series will conclude with an individual bridge game on November 23. We hope all the students enjoy the chance to play a real bridge game and show what they have learned. A new free bridge lesson series will begin in mid-January, 2020.
 
MUN’S LESSONS
There’s more to learn about defensive signals. Mun Takeda will teach Part 2 of Defensive Signals on November 13 at 10 am and November 14 at 6:30 pm. Defense can be the hardest part of the game. It’s important to know how to give defensive signals and even more important to understand partner’s signals.

​CLUB NEWS
The top masterpoint winner in Madera for October was Gary Nelson, followed by Steve Johnson, June Serio and Carol Kaufman. Steve Johnson leads for 2019, followed by Carol Kaufman, Gary Nelson, and Barbara Diebert.
The top winner at the Fresno Bridge Center for September was Laura Da Costa, followed by Ray April, Bill Glass, and Rosalie Jorgensen. Victor Greener still leads for the year, followed by Ray April, Bill Glass, Laura Da Costa, and Steve Johnson.
Sandy OwYoung-Chu led the 99ers for September, followed by Margo Cegielski, and Fred Schellack. Ann Keag leads for the year, followed by Fred Schellack, Walt Kelso, and Margot Cegielski.
            Thanksgiving is coming soon. There will be no games on Wednesday before Thanksgiving or Friday after Thanksgiving. Wednesday evening players may play in a Unit Championship game the Tuesday evening before Thanksgiving. There will also be a Unit Championship game for the 99er group.

​NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS
            Those who qualified for the NAP at a club game in June, July, or August are eligible to play in the unit finals on Sunday, November 10. Qualifiers at the unit stage may play in the District 21 finals. Flight B is on November 23. Flights A and C are January 4 and 5 for Flight A and January 5 for Flight C.

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750 APPRECIATION  
1AB        Mary Gullo - Mary Claire Ewing
2A           Patricia Creede - Marva White
3A2B1C  Rita Gladding - Jonel Mueller
3B           Kathryn Miller - Barbara Wiedel
2C           Judy Pardun - Jeremy Newel
 
99er CLUB APPRECIATION
1              Ed Keller - Margot Cegielsk
2              Lynda Moller - Sandra White
 
 
MEMBERSHIP
1A           Rose Boot - William Glass
2A1B      Laura Da Costa - Rhonda Hampton
3A2B      Robert Durbrow - M. Steve Johnson
3B           Jim Mckoane - Barbara Thacker
 
 
MEMBERSHIP
 1A                          William Glass - Rose Boot
2A1B                      Laura Da Costa - Carol Rodder
 3/4A2/3B        Judy Zimmerer - Rosalie Jorgensen
 3/4A2/3B               John Oakshott - Peggy Oakshott
 
 MEMBERSHIP 299ER
1              Steve Johnson - Ruby Buttereck
2              Marlene Fiore - Nicki Gram
 
OAKHURST WINNERS
Paul Mertens and Karen McCartin (2)
Jimmy Moore and Bill Carroll
Ken Doig and Nancy Hays
Ken Sommers and Dana Brown (2)
Diane McDonough and Jim Luther
Paul Mertens and Clem Bingham
 
INDIVIDUAL
1              William Glass
2              Steve Johnson
3              Avis Morse
4              Mary Lou Pease
5              Rhonda Hampton
 
SPECIAL
Judy Zimmerer - Cynthia Tingey
Mary Lou Pease - Anthony Toto
Ray April - Howard Arquette
Lisa D'Arcy - Villa Vejvoda
Steve Johnson – Carol Kaufman
Gary Nelson – June Serio (2)
George Dalition - Richard Meffley
Robert Endara - Carolyn Lofton
Belva Quattrin - Barbara Thacker
Rosalie Jorgensen - Al Crane
Howard Arquette - Mary Lou Pease [B]
Rosalie Jorgensen - Al Crane [B]
Robert Cherry - Tay Cherry [C]
Paul Boyd - Barbara Wiedel [C]
Rosalie Jorgensen - Carol Rodder[C]
Rosalie Jorgensen - Cynthia Tingey [C]
Don Austin - Marion Austin [C]
James Sweet - Jason Mcalexander [C]
 
750 SPECIAL
Madeline Lynes - Marilyn J. Kendall
Nalini Jeyapalan - Jei Jeyapalan (2)
Sydney Bluestone - Dora Gostanian
Marsha Infausto - Joan De Yager [B]
 
99 SPECIAL
Margot Cegielski - Alvin Fred Schellack
Clint Hudson - June Serio
Alvin Fred Schellack - Walt Kelso
Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn
Sandra White - Barbara Gaudin
Marlene Fiore - Nicki Gram [B]
Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn [C]
 
99
Nicki Gram - Marlene Fiore
Tom Callahan - Julia Kendall
Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn
Walt Kelso - Clint Hudson
Nicki Gram - Marlene Fiore
Alvin Fred Schellack - Walt Kelso

Volume LXXI No. 10  October 2019     www.acbldistrict22.com/522/NAP2019Q.htm
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 FALL SECTIONAL
October 4-6
It’s only a few days until our fall sectional, Friday through Sunday. Friday and Saturday have open and 499er games at 10 am and 2:30 pm, except for Saturday morning, which has a 199er game instead of 499er. Friday evening has Fast pairs, which requires speedy play to finish about 9 pm. Sunday is the traditional two session Swiss teams starting at 10 am. There are two events: open teams and 499er teams, with lunch between sessions.
We’ve invited popular tournament director Scott Campbell of southern California to be in charge. If you need a partner, call Mary Lou Pease at 288-2340 (or email marylou121@comcast.net).

ONE DAY 750 SECTIONAL
Plan to attend our one day 750 Sectional on Tuesday, November 12. The afternoon game is limited to players with under 750 points. The evening game is for players with under 300 points. It’s another chance to win some silver points. Kay Chrisman (285-4605) is partnership chairman.

​PLACES and FACES
Farid Assemi was fourth in the All Western pairs at the Santa Clara regional. Richard Meffley was tenth in the All Western pairs. Farid Assemi and Jim Slinger were eighth in the Daylight pairs and tenth in the A/X teams.
At the Costa Mesa regional, Steve Johnson and Bill Glass won the morning side game, were first in flight B of the Charity pairs, and second in flight B of the afternoon side game.
Congratulations to new Sectional master June Serio, new Club master Julia Kendall, and new Junior master Ed Keller.
We are saddened to report that Ed Grootendorst passed away on September 19. Our condolences go to his family. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019, 3:00 p.m. at San Joaquin Country Club.
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Treasurer’s report  
                Not much to report. On months with tournaments or fund raisers, we are in the black a little. On mon
ths without them, we are in the red a little. We are no longer bleeding badly. In October we will have a tournament, which is good, because we are about to have another expenditure, but nothing we can’t handle.
Good luck to all who play in the Fall Sectional Tournament, and those who buy raffle tickets. These efforts help us keep going.
 
NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS
            Those who qualified for the NAP at a club game in June, July, or August are eligible to play in the unit finals on Sunday, November 10. Qualifiers at the unit stage may play in the District 21 finals. Flight B is ember 23. Flights A and C are next year.

WINNERS
UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP
1A       Richard Meffley - Gerard Laquerriere
2A1B  Cynthia Tingey - Deb Petersen
3A2B  Don Austin - Marion Austin
3B       Rosalie Jorgensen - Al Crane
 
 
 
 
 
UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP
1          Laura Da Costa - Gwen Davey
2          Steve Johnson - Cynthia Tingey
 ¾        Howard Arquette - Ray April
 ¾        Al Crane - Rosalie Jorgensen
 
 
 
99ER UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP
1AB    Barry Katz - Sandra White
2A       Alvin Fred Schellack - Margot Cegielski
2B       Clint Hudson - Walt Kelso
 
 
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
1A       Robert Durbrow - Barbara Thacker
2A1BC            Rosalie Jorgensen - Carol Rodder
3A2B  Victor Greener - Skip Miller
2C       Mary Lou Pease - Judy Nibler
 
 
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
1A                   Lowell Gist - Victor Greener
2A1B              Mark Stern - Sally Anne Stern
 3/4A2/3B1/2C            Robert Cherry - Tay Cherry
 3/4A2/3B1/2C            Rhonda Hampton - Judy Zimmerer
 
 
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
1A       Barbara Thacker - Belva Quattrin
2A       Ray April - Victor Greener
3A1B  Mary Lou Pease - Sally Perring
2B       Peter Weber - Susan Vildosola
 
 
 
 
 
 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
1A       Ray April - Victor Greener
2A1B  James Sweet - Mary Lou Pease
2B       Steve Johnson - George Dalition
 
 
 
299ER CHAMPIONSHIP
1          Debbie Kemp - James Bushman
2          Steve Johnson - Ann Keag

​NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS 
1          Steve Johnson - Victor Greener
2A1B  Gloria Fitzgerald - Jeff Nevins
3A2B  Don Austin - Marion Austin
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NOMINATIONS FOR UNIT BOARD
We need members to help make important decisions for the Fresno Unit. Steve Johnson is our nomination chairman. If you can volunteer to be on the Unit Board, please talk to him or any board member. Ballots will be mailed to members and the voting will conclude at the annual membership meeting on Sunday December 8.

​MUN’S LESSONS
There’s more to learn about defensive signals. Mun Takeda will teach Part 2 of Defensive Signals on November 13 at 10 am and November 14 at 6:30 pm. Defense can be the hardest part of the game. It’s important to know how to give defensive signals and even more important to understand partner’s signals.

POKER NIGHT
Poker night has been canceled for this month. Wait’ll next year. We’re still selling raffle tickets where you could win ten free games or a $100 shopping card. You need not be present to win. The drawing for the prizes will be during our annual Christmas party on Sunday December 8.

​CLUB NEWS
The top masterpoint winner in Madera for September was Richard Meffley, followed by George Dalition and then Gary Nelson, June Serio, and Barbara Diebert. Steve Johnson leads for 2019, followed by Carol Kaufman and Barbara Diebert.
The top winner at the Fresno Bridge Center for August was Victor Greener, followed by Ray April, Belva Quattrin, and Barbara Thacker. Victor leads for the year, followed by Ray April, Bill Glass, Steve Johnson, and Mark Stern.
Ann Keag was the top 99er at the Fresno Bridge Center for August, followed by Jeff Nevins and Cheryl Johnson. Ann leads for the year, followed by Fred Schellack, Mary Claire Ewing, Walt Kelso, Pam Pigg, and Margot Cegielski.   
Here are September winners.  And September 99er winners.
October is Club Appreciation month. Each session will has scheduled two club appreciation championship games in October. It’s your chance to pick up lots of masterpoints.
We may be repeating this message every month because everyone still doesn’t get it. In every movement of five or more tables, when the round is over, the boards go to the next lower table until they get to table one. The boards DO NOT go to some empty table in the middle of the room. It is NOT the director’s responsibility to move the boards. It is the players’ responsibility, which means the North player should do it.

OAKHURST WINNERS
Ken Doig and T. Srinivasan 2
Gary Smith and Lorraine Bocks
Clem Bingham and Jim Luther 2
Nancy Hays and Ken Doig 2
Corey Cole and Al Crane
Claire Molnar and Ken Doig
Paul Mertens and Karen McCarten
Ken Sommers and Burke Zane
 
 
 
 
FRIDAY EVENING INDIVIDUAL
1          Carol Kaufman
2          Gloria Fitzgerald
3          Rhonda Hampton
4          June Serio
 
 
SPECIAL
Laura Neville - Jason Mcalexander
Victor Greener - Mark Stern
Barbara Thacker - Robert Durbrow
Skip Miller - Cynthia Tingey
Robert Durbrow - Cynthia Tingey
James Bushman - Debbie Kemp [B]
Barbara Thacker - Belva Quattrin
George Dalition – Richard Meffley
Barbara Diebert – Carol Kaufman [B]
Gary Nelson – June Serio [B]
Jackie Reichard – Jan Armbruster [B}
Laura Da Costa - Gloria Fitzgerald [B]
Rosalie Jorgensen - Irene Whelchel [B]
Mary Lou Pease - Jane Bragg [C]
Nalini Jeyapalan - Jei Jeyapalan [C]
Sally Perring - Judy Jessick [C]
 
 
 750 SPECIAL
Steve Johnson - Mary Lou Pease
Don Myers - Doris Myers
Lois High - Ann Sadler
Judy Nibler - Beverly Little
Marilyn J. Kendall - Mary Gullo
Patricia Creede - Mary Lou Pease
Larry Miller - Andrew Graves [B]
Jonel Mueller - Rita Gladding [B]
Renee Laquerriere - Rhonda Hampton [B]
Cheryl Johnson - Ann Keag [C]
 
 
99ER SPECIAL
Margot Cegielski - Alvin Fred Schellack
Alvin Fred Schellack - Walt Kelso (2)
Sandy Petrie - Sandra White
Tom Callahan - Julia Kendall
Edward Hampton - June Serio [B]
Clint Hudson - June Serio [B]
Brenda Ward - Barry Katz [B]
Edward Hampton - June Serio [B]
 
 
99
Tom Callahan - Julia Kendall
Alvin Fred Schellack - Walt Kelso
Clint Hudson - June Serio
Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn [B]
Marlene Fiore - Nicki Gram [B]
 

 Volume LXXI No. 9 
​FALL SECTIONAL
October 4-6
Once again we’re hosting our fall sectional for three days, Friday October 4 through Sunday October 6.
We’ve invited popular tournament director Scott Campbell of southern California to be in charge. We’ll have open pairs at 10 am and 2 pm on Friday and Saturday, with 499er pairs opposite them each session except Saturday afternoon, when we’ll have 199er pairs instead. Sunday is reserved for two session Swiss teams, starting at 10 am. The schedule includes open teams and 499er teams. Ask your favorite partner to play now before someone else asks. If you need a partner, call Mary Lou Pease at 288-2340 (or email marylou121@comcast.net).

POKER NIGHT
Friday, October 25
Our poker nights have been so much fun that we are aiming to have two per year.  We’ll be selling raffle tickets for some nice prizes soon in conjunction with Poker Night. Poker Night is a tournament – Pay $20 for some chips. If you lose your chips early, you can buy more. We keep playing until one player wins all the chips. 

​CLUB NEWS
Be prepared for lots of master point next month. Each club can have two Club Appreciation games in October – pairs or teams. The team games pay 5% gold points. If a club doesn’t want a team game, it can have two pair Club Appreciation games. There is no extra charge for a Club Appreciation game.
            The top player in Madera for August was Mary Gullo, followed by Steve Johnson and Carol Kaufman. Steve Johnson leads for2019, followed by Carol Kaufman, Barbara Diebert, and Gary Nelson.
            Unfortunately, with the daily use fee in Oakhurst increasing on September 1, it is necessary to raise our card fee to $7. If this increase affects your ability to play, please let the director know and we will continue to welcome you at the old rate.
            We still don’t seem to know how to handle the boards when the round is over. For all games of five or more tables, the finished boards generally go to the next lower table. For example, the boards at table 4 go to table 3. It is the North-South responsibility to move the boards. East-West can do it if the North-South pair fails its duty. If you aren’t finished when the round is called, your duty is to move the played boards by the time the round is called. If the players at the next table ask for boards, do not be rude and ignore them. Pass the boards. For three and four table games, the movement is different, so check with your director.
            If you haven’t seen the video with instructions for the defibrillator, you can watch it by clicking this link    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V99-R12iCS4&t=8s or you can do an on-line search for Philips HeartStart OnSite AED. 

​NonLIFE MASTER SECTIONAL
Attendance at our recent NLM sectional was about the same as last year. Steve Johnson was the top master point winner, followed by Ann Keag and Diane McDonough. Thanks to Jackie Finn who prepared lunches and other tasty items, and to our members who donated for hospitality.
 
WINNERS

NLM SECTIONAL
 
SATURDAY MORNING  
1AB                Jim Luther - Diane McDonough
2AB1C            Rita Gladding - Marilyn J. Kendall
 3/4A 3B2C     Steve Johnson - Ann Keag
 3/4A               Kathryn Miller - Barbara Wiedel
5A                   Don Myers - Doris Myers
 
99ER SATURDAY  
1          Karen Matthews - Cheryl Johnson
2          Clint Hudson - Walt Kelso
 
 NLM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
1          Ann Keag - M. Steve Johnson
2          Jim Luther - Diane McDonough
3          Don Myers - Doris Myers
4          Don Austin - Mohammed Najdi
5          June Serio - Carol Kaufman
 
 SUNDAY MORNING  
1AB                 Steve Johnson - Ann Keag
 2/3A               JoAnn Huebner - Marilyn J. Kendall
 2/3A 2B1C     Diane McDonough - Nancy Hays
4A                   Dave Yelton - Lillian Di Sandro
2C                    Alex C. Sherriffs - Donnie Priest
 
NLM TEAMS  
1A       Steve Johnson - Debbie Kemp - JoAnn Huebner ```   - Marilyn J. Kendall
2/3A    Marion Austin - Don Austin - Gloria Fitzgerald - Jason Mcalexander
2/3A    Deb Petersen - Cynthia Tingey - Rosalie Jorgensen - Jane Bragg
2B        Marge Field - Joan Fritz - Tay &  Robert Cherry

​​UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP
1ABC     Don Austin - Marion Austin
2AB        Laura Neville - Rosalie Jorgensen
3A           Barbara Thacker - Victor Greener
3B2C     Cynthia Tingey - Judy Nibler
 
NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS
1A           Victor Greener - Lowell Gist
2A           Mark Stern - Sally Anne Stern
3A           Ray April - Laura Da Costa
1B           Robert Cherry - Jason Mcalexander
2B           Jane Bragg - Gwen Davey
3B           Don Austin - Marion Austin
 
NAP
1              Laura Da Costa - Sally Anne Stern
2              Irene Whelchel - Rosalie Jorgensen
3              Lowell Gist - Robert Durbrow
 
NAP
1A           Victor Greener - Ray April
2A1B     Carol Rodder - Irene Whelchel
3A           William Glass - Rose Boot
2B           Howard Arquette - Renee Laquerriere

​99 CHAMPIONSHIP 
1              Margot Cegielski - Alvin Fred Schellack
 
REACH GAMES
Gerard Laquerriere - Lowell Gist
Richard Meffley - Victor Greener
 Mark Stern - Belva Quattrin
Victor Greener - Mark Stern
Belva Quattrin - Patricia Delamontanya
Laura Neville - Delia Green [B]
Judy Dodd - Rhonda Hampton [B]
Carol Miller - Larry Miller [B]
Victor Greener - Jason Mcalexander[B]
Al Crane - Rosalie Jorgensen [B]
Judy Zimmerer - Judy Nibler [C]
Barbara Wiedel - Kathryn Miller [C]
 Robert Cherry - Tay Cherry [C]
Judy Jessick - George Efthemon [C]

​BEGINNING LESSONS
Beginning lessons start again on Saturday, September 7, at 9 am.  Laura Da Costa and Mary Lou Pease will teach EasyBridge 1 for new and nearly new bridge players.  EasyBridge 2 is for those who have taken EasyBridge 1 or had some more experience. Both lesson series are free. Please.tell any of your friends who may have an interest in bridge.  Call Mary Lou at 288-2340 or Laura at 999-2825 for additional information.
 
MUN’S LESSONS
Mun Takeda will again have lessons for experienced players this month. September lessons are about defensive signals. There are three main kinds of signals. Attitude signals tell your partner whether you like what was played. Count signals tell your partner how many cards you have so partner can figure out what to do. Suit preference signals tell your partner which suit you want led.  Mun will tell you when and how to use each kind of signal. Lessons are Tuesday September 17 from 10 am to noon or Thursday September 19 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Thanks to Mun for donating her time to prepare and teach these lessons.

​Treasurer’s report  
Financial statements were approved and are available at the center. To summarize them, we lost money in June and July, which is no surprise. Regular summer games are usually down because of vacations, we didn’t have any fund raisers or tournaments these months and we had some special expenses (such as the AED) on the books. While funding the AED was from a special fund, the money still came out of the checkbook, so to speak. And we had to replace decks of cards.
All of this is the cost of doing business coming in during a slow period. Not to worry, we have reserves to cover it. And when the August books are done, we will show a little extra from the NLM tournament. Looking forward, Mun is doing an advanced lesson in September. Please thank her for returning the fees back to the club. There will be a Poker Night in October and maybe more lessons. There may be some encouraging news from the new player/lessons side; new beginning players.  And there will be more fund raisers in the remaining months of the year.
Play an extra game each month. Besides maybe earning some masterpoints, you will be helping our club, Unit 522. Be nice to new players and most importantly: have fun.

​PLACES and FACES
At the Scottsdale Regional, former Fresnans John and Della Schnell were ninth in the open pairs. John was also fifth in another open pairs. Former Maderans John and Pat Simpson were fourth in the side game.
Congratulations to new Bronze Life Master Patrick Carroll and new regional masters Debbie Kemp and Jason McAlexander. Also congratulations to new sectional masters Margo Cegielski, Walt Kelso, and Sandra White.
Get well wishes go to Suzanne Sobenes. Also to Ed Grootendorst,  who is recovering from surgery.

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750 REACH GAMES
Patricia Creede - Mary Claire Ewing
Kathryn Miller - Barbara Wiedel
Larry Miller - Sydney Bluestone
Rhonda Hampton - Rosalie Jorgensen
Jerry F. Noga - John Hempel [B]
Steve Johnson - Ann Keag [C]
Debbie Kemp - James Bushman [C]
 
299 REACH
Don Myers - Doris Myers
 Kathryn Miller - Mary Claire Ewing[B]
Marge Field - Joan Fritz [C]
 
 
 
 
OAKHURST WINNERS
Paul Mertens and Martha Robrahn
Diane McDonough and Jim Luther (2)
T. Srinivasan and Martha Robrahn
Hal Mendoza and Ira Estin
Ken Doig and Claire Molnar
Ken Doig and Nancy Hays
Burke Zane and Martha Robrahn
 
SPECIAL
Barbara Thacker - Mark Stern
Robert Durbrow - Dave Haberstich
Gary Nelson – June Serio
Jason Mcalexander - James Sweet
Steve Johnson - Carol Kaufman
Mary Gullo - Barbara Diebert
Richard Meffley - Victor Greener
 Gerard Laquerriere - Dana Brown
 William Glass - Dave Haberstich
Belva Quattrin - Deb Petersen
Laura Neville - Delia Green [B]
Mary Lou Pease - Sally Perring [B]
Carol Rodder - Carol Miller [B]
Annie Chiljian - Olivia Stockton [C]
Jackie Finn - George Efthemon [C]
Lisa D'Arcy - Avis Morse [C]
Marion Austin - Don Austin [C]
Cathleen Burden - Denny Tweed [C]
 
750 SPECIAL
Patricia Creede - Marva White
Barbara Wiedel - Kathryn Miller
Patricia Creede - Marva White
Linda Town - Louise Stermer
Steve Johnson - Mary Lou Pease
Don Myers - Doris Myers
Renee Laquerriere - Rhonda Hampton [B]
Steve Johnson - Pamela Pigg [C]
Patricia Biddy - Mona Omar [C]
 
299ER SPECIAL
Steve Johnson - Ruby Buttereck
Margot Cegielski - Georgia Murach
Sandra White - Sandy Petrie [C]
 
99 SPECIAL
 Margot Cegielski - Alvin Fred Schellack
 Edward Hampton - June Serio
 
 
99
Sandra White - Sandy Petrie
Margot Cegielski - Alvin Fred Schellack
Clint Hudson - June Serio
Julia Kendall - Tom Callahan
Carol Fiorentino - John Cadwalader [B]
 
 

Volume LXXI No. 8 
​NonLM SECTIONAL
August 10-11
Our 18th annual Non-Life Master sectional is coming up this weekend. We’ll have pair games at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday, a pair game on Saturday at 2:30 pm, and Swiss teams on Sunday at 2:30 pm, plus a 99er game Saturday morning. Mary Lou Pease (288-2340) can help you get a partner for the pair games or teammates for the team game on Sunday. All players must have less than 500 master points as of the August Bulletin. Players with 10 or fewer points can play free on Saturday morning.
We’ll serve lunch between sessions with a lesson about 1:30 each day.
For open players, the regular Saturday club game will still be held at noon.

​PLACES and FACES
At the Las Vegas NABC, Kim Morris and former Fresnans Vivian and Richard Betcher were second in bracket 2 of the Bracketed Swiss teams. Richard Betcher and Kim Morris were 17th in flight B of the open pairs. Farid Assemi and former Fresnans Steve McConnell and Bob Giragosian were 33rd in the Truscott Senior Swiss teams. Rick Whitworth was fifth in the Truscott Senior teams and 44th with former Fresnan Jim Tritt in the Roth  Swiss teams.
At the Palo Alto sectional, Farid Assemi was third with former Fresnan Jim Slinger in the Knockout teams and the Compact Knockout teams.
            At the Long Beach regional, Anthony Toto, Bill Glass, and Steve Johnson were third in bracket 2 of the Compact Knockout teams. Anthony Toto was second in Flight C of the Fast pairs..
Gerard Laquerriere was the top player for July on BBO (Bridge Base Online), winning 160 masterpoints.

WEAK TWO BIDS
The Basic+ Convention ch​art allows weak two bids with 3 or more high card points and a range of no more than 8 points. A natural two level opening bid is defined as having five or more cards. You should enter your agreed range on your convention card and observe it when you bid. It’s okay to play some odd range such as 8 to 14 so long as you enter it on your card.
It’s generally a bad idea to open a weak two with four cards in another major, but it is not against the rules. It’s nice to have a fairly good suit, but that’s not required either. You may miss a game and get a poor score, but the rules allow that.

​SWISS TEAMS
We’ll have a Swiss team game on Sunday afternoon at the nonlife Master sectional. If you haven’t played Swiss teams before, it’s fairly simple. Each team has two members sitting East-West at one table, and two members playing North-South at another table, playing against another team of four. They play the same boards at each table, and then compare results.
Play is the same as you’re used to. One main difference is that the game bonus is so big that it pays to bid games if there is a fair chance that you’ll make it. You should also be careful that you don’t make bad vulnerable overcalls, since getting doubled could be costly.
Another thing to remember is that you must shuffle the boards before each round. DO NOT shuffle the boards with your teammates. Shuffle the boards with your opponents at the table.
When you buy your entry, it will have your team number and your home table for the first round. Usually you play against another team with the same table number in a different section. North-South play at your home table. For example, if your home table is A2, your East-West pair may play at table B2. Wait until the East-West pairs go to the other table before you shuffle and play.
For each succeeding round, a chart will show your new home table.  North-South will play there and East-West normally plays at the same number table in the corresponding section. If there are an odd number of teams, there will be a different team movement.

 LESSONS
             A new series of free beginning lessons will start on Saturday, September 7 at 9 am. We’ll have Easybridge 1 for those who haven’t had lessons and Easybridge 2 for those with some experience. Lessons continue until just before Thanksgiving. Be sure to let your friends know when beginning bridge starts up again. Call Mary Lou Peace or Laura Da Costa (999-2825) for more information.

REACH
            The Regional Event at Club House was a big success. At least 20 players won masterpoints, and at least six won gold points. ACBL sent e-mails to everyone who played, thanking them and telling them how many points they won. Our club games were happy, since all games reported increased attendance for the week.

CLUB NEWS
            The Tuesday and Thursday games are changing starting times to 12:30 pm, effective for August. Don’t be late!
Steve Johnson and Carol Kaufman were the top winners in Madera for July. Steve leads for 2019 followed by Carol, Barbara Diebert, and Gary Nelson
​Lowell Gist was the top masterpoint winner at the Fresno Bridge Center for July, followed by Laura Da Costa, Mark Stern, and Don and Marion Austin. Victor Greener is the new leader for 2019, followed by Bill Glass and Ray April.
                Ann Keag is the 99er leader for July, followed by Sandra White and Walt Kelso.  Ann leads for 2019, followed by Fred Schellack and Pam Pigg.
                Don’t forget – even though there’s a non Life Master sectional on August 10 and 11, open players can still play at the club on Saturday at noon.
                Help the players and directors.  If you’re a bit behind, you must pass the boards you’ve played even though you aren’t finished with the last board. For Mitchell movements and Howell movements of five or more tables, always take the boards to the next lower table (except for Table 1). Three and four table Howell movements are different. If the boards haven’t been passed to you when it’s time to play, you may ask for a board.

Treasurer’s report  
For the second month, there are no official reports to post, due to the fact that the board took a vacation from meeting in July. However, I can report informally that the treasurer team (Marion and myself) ran the reports and the club is chugging along at the same financial rate as usual, we lost a little money, but nothing drastic. Besides the board taking a vacation, I suppose plenty club members have been vacationing too, as seen by a slight drop in the size of some games which results in a slight drop of income. Maybe next month we will see a few extra seats due to the REACH games and the NLM should bring things even again.   
To fill in about the finances, we have finished the transfer to our new bank and are using a new corporate credit card, which has greatly reduced the burden on the treasurer’s team. I want to thank the directors for the outstanding job they are doing in making the monthly deposits. Their adapting to the easy new system makes it much easier for us to generate the monthly reports and thereby have a better handle on the financial situation.
I hope you noticed that we now have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) installed at the club. Not to be confused with or used on those with internal defibrillators. Considering the age of our membership, installing one is the right thing to do. We paid for it from the Memorial Fund. Using it is simple. It consists of a main unit for heart monitoring and defibrillation if necessary, and a small bag with CPR supplies. Once the button is pushed, recorded messages step the user through what to do with the patient. But please don’t push the button for fun. There are some expendable items that have to be replaced each time it is used; well worth the cost if it is needed; but too expensive for a lark. It is so simple, the basic training video is about four (4) minutes long and the directors have all watched it. You can watch it by clicking this link    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V99-R12iCS4&t=8s or you can do an on-line search for Philips HeartStart OnSite AED. 
If you have any questions about our finances, please ask me. Look for the next fun fund raisers. Play Nice. Encourage new members. Have fun.  



​

WINNERS
​
750 SECTIONAL JULY 11, 2019
 1A                  Deb Petersen - Paul Boyd
2A                   Gwen Davey - Patrick Carroll
3A1B               Patricia Creede - Angelina Heisdorf
4A2B1C          Ann Keag - Kathryn Miller
5A                   Mary Lou Pease - Rosalie Jorgensen
6A3B2C          Nalini Jeyapalan - Jei Jeyapalan
4B3C              Steve Johnson - Debbie Kemp
5B                    Pearl McGinnis - Barbara Brock
6B                    Don Austin - Marion Austin
4C                    Rita Gladding - Pamela Pigg
5C                    Lois Layne - Yvonne Jeffrey
 
LONGEST DAYINDIVIDUAL
1A                   Richard Meffley
 2/3A1/2B        Mary Lou Pease
 2/3A1/2B        Pamela Pigg
3B                    Ann Keag
4B                    Laura Da Costa
 
 
 LONGEST DAY MORNING PAIRS
1AB     Al Crane - Patrick Carroll
2AB1C            Robert Cherry - Tay Cherry
3A       Victor Greener - Skip Miller
3B2C   Mary Lou Pease - M. Steve Johnson
 
 LONGST DAY AFTERNOON
1A       William Glass - Laura Neville
2A       Skip Miller - Cynthia Tingey
3A       Laura Da Costa - Ray April
1BC     Rita Gladding - Jonel Mueller
2BC     JoAnn Huebner - M. Steve Johnson
3BC     Jackie Finn - George Efthemon
 
 LONGEST DAY FAST PAIRS
1A       Suzanne Cederborg - Warren Cederborg
2A1B   Mark Stern - Victor Greener
3A2B1C          Mary Ann Florio - Mike Florio
3B2C   Deb Petersen - Debbie Kemp
 
 LONGEST DAY BAROMETER
11Robert Rouch Jr - Vincent Cheng
22Mark Stern - Sally Anne Stern
3Richard Meffley - Bob Cross
 
LONGEST DAY MADERA

1. Carol Kaufman - Steve Johnson
2. George Dalition - Richard Meffley

 
 
 
INSTANT MATCHPOINT GAME NORTH-SOUTH
1 Burke Zane - Ken Sommers
2 Karen McCartin - Claire Molnar
3 Martha Robrahn - Nancy Hays
 
INSTANT MATCHPOINT GAME EAST-WEST
1 Ira Estin - Hal Mendoza
2 Paul Mertens - Judy Van Winkle
3 Bill Fullar - Ruth Fruehauf

​PRO AM GRADUATION
1AB     Ray April - Jonel Mueller
2AB1C            Mary Lou Pease - Cynthia Tingey
3AB     Laura Neville - Patrick Carroll
2C        Al Crane - Kathryn Miller
3C        Rhonda Hampton - Marge Field
 
NAP 
1A       Victor Greener - Richard Meffley
2A       Gerard Laquerriere - Lowell Gist
3A       Barbara Thacker - Mark Stern
1B        Robert Endara - Carolyn Lofton
 2B       Nancy Holley - Carol Carr
3B        Deb Petersen - Mary Lou Pease
 
1A       Ray April - Laura Da Costa
2A1B   Don Austin - Marion Austin
3A2B   Mary Lou Pease - Carol Miller

UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP 
1A       Laura Da Costa - Ray April
2A       William Glass - Robert Durbrow
 3/4A   Steve Johnson - Richard Meffley
 3/4A 1B          Barbara Thacker - Patrick Carroll
2B        Anthony Toto - Mun Takeda
3B        Rosalie Jorgensen - Jim Mckoane

 
MEMBERSHIP GAME CHAMPIONSHIP
1A       Lowell Gist - Mark Stern
2A1BC            Jane Bragg - Sally Anne Stern
3A       Joseph Tang - Richard Meffley
2B        William Glass - M. Steve Johnson
3B        Avis Morse - Ray April
2C        Don Austin - Marion Austin
 
CHAMPIONSHIP
1A                   Lowell Gist - Robert Durbrow
 2/3A               Mark Stern - Sally Anne Stern
 2/3A 1BC       Judy Zimmerer - Jane Bragg
2B                    Patrick Carroll - John McGregor
3B                    Jason Mcalexander - Robert Cherry
 
 CHAMPIONSHIP  
1          Don Austin - Marion Austin
2          Marilyn J. Kendall - Robert Cherry
3          Ray April - Mary Lou Pease
 
1A       Gerard Laquerriere - Lowell Gist
 2/3A   Dave Haberstich - Mark Stern
 2/3A   Robert Durbrow - Belva Quattrin
1BC     Cathleen Burden - Denny Tweed
2B        Avis Morse - Elaine Smith
3B        Carolyn Lofton - Robert Endara
2C        Sheila Smith - Gerry Jones
3C        Sandy OwYoung-Chu - Mary Claire Ewing
 
 99ER CHAMPIONSHIP
1          Alvin Fred Schellack - Walt Kelso
 2/3      John Cadwalader - Carol Fiorentino
 2/3      Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn
 
1          Clint Hudson - Walt Kelso
2          Margot Cegielski - Sandra White
  
INDIVIDUAL
1AB                 Anthony Toto
 2/4A               Mary Lou  Pease
 2/4A1C           Andrew Graves
 2/4A               William Glass
2/3C                 Jason Mcalexander
2/3C                Gloria Fitzgerald
 
1          Steve Johnson
 2/3      Laura Da Costa
 2/3      Barbara Diebert
 4/5      William Glass
 4/5      Gloria Fitzgerald
 
OAKHURST WINNERS
Paul Mertens and Clem Bingham
Gary Smith and Jim Luther
Ira Estin and Hal Mendoza (2)           
Burke Zane and Ken Sommers (2)
Diane McDonough and Jim Luther
Burke Zane and Clem Bingham
Annette Calhoun and Al Ellis
Ken Doig and T. Srinivasan
  
SPECIAL
Robert Durbrow - Belva Quattrin
Mark Stern - Dave Haberstich
 Mark Stern - Sally Anne Stern
Howard Arquette - Ray April
Patrick Carroll - John McGregor
Lowell Gist - Mark Stern
Barbara Thacker - Richard Meffley
Gwen Davey - Laura Da Costa [B]
Cathleen Burden - Denny Tweed [B]
 Carolyn Lofton - Robert Endara [B]
Renee Laquerriere - Cynthia Tingey [C]
  
750 SPECIAL
Deb Petersen - Paul Boyd
Larry Miller - Sydney Bluestone [B]
Linda Town - Louise Stermer
 
99er SPECIAL
Nicki Gram - Marlene Fiore
Lynda Moller - Sandra White
Alvin Fred Schellack - Margot Cegielski
Alvin Fred Schellack - Walt Kelso
Lynda Moller - Sandra White [B]
 
99
Alvin Fred Schellack - Margot Cegielski
 Barry Katz - Ruby Buttereck
 Lynda Moller - Nicki Gram
 

Volume LXXI No. 7 
​750 SECTIONAL
Thursday, July 11
We’re trying a new event – a one-day sectional for players with fewer than 750 masterpoints. The event will be Thursday, July 11 at 1:00 pm. Be prepared to win silver points.
 
LONGEST DAY
We raised almost $3,000. You can still contribute on-line to the Alzheimer’s Association – just follow instructions on our home page.
 
 LESSONS
            Easybridge lessons will end July 27. A new series of beginning lessons will start at the beginning of September. Clovis Adult lessons will be held at the Bridge Center on Tuesday nights from August 27 to October 22. Be sure to let your friends know when beginning bridge starts up again.

Treasurer’s Report  
I didn’t run a Statement of Financial Position, (AKA the Balance Sheet) or a Statement of Financial Income and Expenses (AKA the Profit and Loss Statement) this month. I admit to being confused by the fact that the board was going to take one month off from its regular meetings in the summer. I knew it was going to be one of the “J” months. I thought June, but it will be July. And the board meeting was held two days after the Longest Day, and with other conflicts, I just couldn’t get the statements together in time.
However, I have been monitoring the finances and I can report that everything is in order. The board reviewed the latest bank statements so they can confirm it. Roughly the expected amounts were deposited and there were no surprise expenses. I should say there were a couple of one-time
expenditures this month. The center had to replace the 10-year old computer that was recording games and the same with the printer.  But we have plenty of cushion to cover these expenses. 
The Longest Day raised over $2800 for Alzheimer’s Association and there is a rumor that it will be matched. And there are still some donations coming in on-line. I’ll leave most of the details of Longest Day activities for other’s to report (like Mary Lou Pease’s television appearance.) My last Longest Day detail to report is that Mun won the ALZ tee-shirt with the largest box donation. It will be presented to her the next time she runs one of her lessons (unless she wants to dig it out of the storage closet.)
If you have any questions about our finances, please ask me. Look for the next fund raisers and keep having fun. Play Nice so that everyone’s time at the center is enjoyable.
 
PLACES and FACES
     We had several winners at the recent Sacramento regional. Steve Johnson and Ed Hampton were second and fifth in the 299er pairs. Avis Morse was fifth in flight B of one side game and fourth in another. Richard Meffley and Bill Glass won the Senior Swiss teams. Anthony Toto was third in flight B of the Fast pairs. Well done!
     ​Anthony Toto has new granddaughter – Josie Kate Toto born on June 6, 2019.
     Congratulations to new advanced NABC master Cindy Tingey, regional master Jim Luther, sectional masters Ruby Buttereck, Fred Schellack, and Sandy OwYoung-Chu, and new junior masters Pat Heckathorn and Sandra Petrie.
     Get well wishes go to George Dalition, who had a heart attack June 22. He is now home from the hospital.

WINNERS
WORLDWIDE BRIDGE CONTEST
1A       Belva Quattrin - Robert Durbrow
2A       Mark Stern - Victor Greener
3A1B   James Sweet - William Glass
2B        Debbie Kemp - James Bushman
 WORLDWIDE PAIRS
1AB     William Glass - Debbie Kemp
2A       Victor Greener - Richard Meffley
2B        Robert Durbrow - George Dalition
99ER WORLDWIDE PAIRS
1          Clint Hudson - Walt Kelso
2          Barry Katz - Brenda Ward

​UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP
1A                   Laura Da Costa - Ray April
2A                   William Glass - Robert Durbrow
 3/4A               Steve Johnson - Richard Meffley
 3/4A 1B          Barbara Thacker - Patrick Carroll
2B                    Anthony Toto - Mun Takeda
3B                    Rosalie Jorgensen - Jim Mckoane
 
CHAMPIONSHIP
1A       Patrick Carroll - Barbara Thacker
2A1B   Carol Miller - Carol Rodder
3A2B   Laura Da Costa - Avis Morse
 
1          Virginia Hailey - Barbara Diebert
2          Steve Johnson - George Dalition
 
750 CHAMPIONSHIP
1A       Patricia Creede - Mary Lou Pease
2A1B   John Oakshott - Peggy Oakshott
3A       Deb Petersen - Paul Boyd
2B        Mary Ann Clark - Mary Gullo
3B1C   Pamela Pigg - Ann Keag
2C        Steve Johnson - Debbie Kemp
3C        Nancy Jones - Andrew Graves
 
 
299er CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
1A       Ann Keag - Steve Johnson
2A1B   Barry Katz - Sandra White
2B        Georgia Murach - Robert Heisdorf

​INDIVIDUAL 
1          William Glass
2          Mary Lou Pease
3          Edward Hampton
4          Marion Austin
5          George Dalition

 

NonLM SECTIONAL
August 10-11
Our 18th annual Non-Life Master sectional will be held next month. We’ll have pair games at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday, a pair game on Saturday at 2:30 pm, and Swiss teams on Sunday at 2:30 pm, plus a 99er game Saturday morning. It’s not too early to find a partner or get four players together for the Sunday Swiss teams.

​REACH
We’re still waiting for instructions from ACBL for the Regional www.acbldistrict22.com/522/2019MP99-5.htmEvent At the Club House, July 28 to August 3. Clubs and players will need to sign up once to play. It will be similar to STAC games, but the points will be red and gold. If you need gold points to make Life Master, this will be a convenient way to get some without traveling.

CLUB NEWS
North American Pair games continue in July and August. Winners receive red and black points and a chance to play in the Unit finals in November, plus the District 21 finals and possibly the national finals in Columbus, Ohio.
The top winners in June in Madera were Steve Johnson, followed by Carol Kaufman and George Dalition. Steve Johnson leads for the year, followed by Carol Kaufman, Barbara Diebert, and Gary Nelson.
The masterpoint leaders for June in Oakhurst were Burke Zane, Diane McDonough, Ken Doig, Nancy Hays, Ira Estin, and Hal Mendoza.
            Laura Da Costa was the top point winner at the Fresno Bridge Center for May, followed by Victor Greener, Bill Glass, and Barbara Thacker. Victor Greener was the top winner for June, followed by Bill Glass, Mark Stern, Richard Meffley, Belva Quattrin, and Bob Durbrow. After six months, Bill Glass leads, followed by Victor Greener, Richard Meffley, Steve Johnson, and Ray April.
Jonel Mueller was the top 99er for May, followed by Rita Gladding, Walt Kelso, and Ruby Buttereck. Ann Keag topped the 99ers for June, followed by Sandra White, Walt Kelso, and Barry Katz. Pam Pigg leads for 2019 at the halfway point, followed by Ann Keag, Fred Schellack, and Walt Kelso. Jonel recently went over 100 master points, so our computer no longer lists her as a 99er. Congratulations!
Anthony Toto had a 75% game in the June Individual. Is that a record?
How do you like the new red bidding boxes with clean bidding cards? Try to keep them clean by cleaning your hands if you eat. We have napkins and wipes to help you.

​WAYS TO MAKE BRIDGE LESS FUN
1          Discuss your opponents’ mistakes.
2          Discuss your partner’s mistakes.
3          Make people wait for you to lead while you write in your scorecard.
4          Make people wait for you to put down dummy while you write down the contract. 

OAKHURST WINNERS
Ken Doig and Nancy Hays
Diane McDonough and Nancy Hays
Diane McDonough and Jim Luther (2)
Keith Sutherland and Burke Zane
Ira Estin and Hal Mendoza (2)
Karen McCartin and Paul Mertens
Burke Zane and Ken Sommers
 
​SPECIAL
Lowell Gist - Gerard Laquerriere
Mary Claire Ewing - Sandy OwYoung-Chu
William Glass - Ray April
Carol Rodder - Irene Whelchel
Carol Miller - Rosalie Jorgensen
Al Crane - Rosalie Jorgensen
Ray April - Laura Da Costa
Don Austin - Marion Austin
William Glass - Robert Durbrow
Victor Greener - Richard Meffley
William Glass - Ray April
Steve Johnson - Carol Kaufman
Gary Nelson - June Serio
Virginia Hailey - Barbara Diebert
 Laura Neville - Ruth Christensen [B](2)
Judy Jessick - Rosalie Jorgensen [B]
Laura Da Costa - Carol Rodder[B]
 
750 SPECIAL
Mary Claire Ewing - Sandy OwYoung-Chu
Judy Geary - Doris Myers
Nadine Nemechek - Donna Berman
Kathryn Miller - Barbara Wiedel
JoAnn Huebner - Marilyn J. Kendall [C]
 
299er SPECIAL  
Margot Cegielski - Ed Keller
Steve Johnson - June Serio
 
99er SPECIAL
Tom Callahan - Julia Kendall
Alvin Fred Schellack - Margot Cegielski
Alvin Fred Schellack - Walt Kelso
 Robert Heisdorf - Edward Hampton[B]
Patty Head - Ruth Ann Townsend [C]
 
99
Ed Keller - Margot Cegielski
Fred Schellack - Walt Kelso (2)
 Robert Heisdorf - Ruth Ann Townsend [B]
John Cadwalader - Carol Fiorentino[B]
Pat Heckathorn - Sandy Petrie [B] (2)
Lynda Moller - Sandra White[B]

Volume LXXI No 6
​GRADUATION PARTY
June 23
The annual Graduation Party honors all new Life masters and the winners of the Helen Shanbrom Ace of Clubs award and the MiniMcKenney award winners. The Ace of Clubs winners go to the top master point winners at club games in 15 masterpoint categories. The MiniMcKenney awards go to the top total masterpoint winners at club games and tournaments in the same categories.
We’ll have a Pot Luck party at noon, followed by the traditional Pro-Am pairs game at 1 pm.
 
LONGEST DAY
Friday June 21
This is our annual all day bridge extravaganza to support the Alzheimer’s Association.  We have five games starting from 6 am to 6:45 pm. We’re charging the regular $10 price, but if you play three games or more, it’s $25 total for the first three games. You can also make cash or check donation at the game, or you can donate on line by looking up Alzheimer’s Association Longest Day. Click on “find” and enter 522 in the search by participant.
There is an individual game at 6 am, and pair games at 9:00, 12:30, 4:30, and 6:45. The 4:30 game will be Fast Pairs – a fun game that requires players to play each hand a couple of minutes faster than usual. A 299er game and an open game are scheduled for 12:30. The 6:45 game is a barometer game.
 
WORLDWIDE PAIRS EVENT
FRIDAY June 7 6:30
SATURDAY June 8 Noon
We haven’t held this event for several years. Players all over the world play the same boards. The ACBL gives extra master points and the scores of all games throughout the world are compared and scored in England. You’ll get to see how your score compares with players not only in Fresno, but also in most bridge playing countries in the world.  Analyses of the hands will also be available. Top scores in each district receive even more master points.




PLACES and FACES
The Visalia sectional was marked by tragedy as tournament director Tom Ciacio suffered a heart attack and passed away at the start of the Sunday Swiss teams.
Many of our players placed in the tournament. Jacqui McGreal and Barbara Thacker were fourth twice in the open pairs. Gerard Laquerriere and Lowell Gist were first, second, and third in three open pairs. Bill Glass and Richard Meffley took second and third in open pairs. Naguib Abdallah and Victor Greener were third, fourth, and seventh. Bill Glass and Patrick Carroll were second. Jacqui McGreal and John Jones won the open pairs. Judy Zimmerer and Irene Whelchel were third. Kim Morris and Victor Cheng were sixth and seventh. Judy Zimmerer and Rhonda Hampton were fourth and fifth in flight B. Rhonda Hampton and Renee Laquerriere were first and second in flight C. Joni Roberts and Nancy Hays were second and third in flight C. Mary Lou Pease and Judy Jessick were sixth in flight B. Pat and John Simpson were also sixth in flight B. Diane McDonough and Jim Luther were third in flight C. Robert and Tay Cherry were fifth in flight C.
At the Eugene regional, Robert and Tay Cherry were first in flight B of the evening Swiss team and fourth in flight B of the side game.
Congratulations to all!

​LESSONS
This month Mun’s lessons are on Conventions and the convention card. The lessons are on Tuesday June 4 at 10am and Thursday June 13 at 6:00 pm.
There are dozens of conventions and modifications of conventions, but you only need to learn a few of them and know them to play well. Mun will show you the ones you really need.
    Free beginning lessons continue on Saturday mornings at 9 am.
                Lessons before the noon 299er game start on June 19. Come at 11:15 to hear Byron Steinert, Laura Da Costa, or Mary Lou Pease.

CLUB NEWS
                The Wednesday noon 299er game is off to a good start. If you have under 300 masterpoints, why not call Laura or Mary Lou (288-2340) and join them. Byron Steinert will start lessons at 11:15 for the 299ers on June 19.
                The top winners in Madera for May were Virginia Hailey and Barbara Diebert, followed by Steve Johnson and George Dalition. Steve leads for the year followed by Barbara, Carol Kaufman, Gary Nelson, and Virginia Hailey.
                The top winners at the Fresno Bridge Center for April were Mark Stern, followed by Bill Glass, Laura Da Costa, and Bob Durbrow. Steve Johnson leads for 2019, followed by Ray April, Bill Glass and Mark Stern.
                Jonel Mueller leads the 99ers for 2019, followed by Pat Heckathom, Ruby Buttereck, and Mary Claire Ewing.
                REACH will go from July 29 to August 4. This stands for Regional Event at Club House. You will be able to win red and gold points right at your club. ACBL has not announced the rules, but it should be similar to a STAC game, except with red and gold points. Be sure to play at your club that week.

Treasurer’s report  
Once approved by the board, a hard copy of the latest financial reports are available at the clubhouse. What you will see this month is that we lost a little over $540 last month. Once again, thank you Mun. If we just rely on table fees, we lose $1000 a month. Mun’s excellent lessons bring in about $500 a month. Do the math and go to her lessons.
If you look at some details of the reports, you might have questions, like these:
-What is the $252 in Food Supplies? That is the cost of food for the 75th anniversary BBQ. Looks like a loss, but actually it is, in the way of scoring Swiss Pairs, a push. Our normal Unit game income is around $1450 a month. (March recording was screwy because of the bank change.) April’s Unit game income was about $1600. Do the math. Not such a loss. 
-Are we ahead for the year? Yes, but as of April 30. Don’t get excited. For the year to date, as of April 30, we are roughly $1700 ahead. But in May we had to spend $2560 to replace a 10-year old computer that tracks scores.  This expense will show up in the next month on the next Balance Sheet (excuse me: Statement of Financial Position since that is the name of the same report for a non-profit) as an asset. Do the math.
-Why are the Suncrest and Chase Bank showing zeros? Those accounts are now closed, but they will show up on the reports for the remaining fiscal year. We have completed the move of our money to Premier Valley Bank, a five-star bank according to Forbes. We have new corporate credit cards, linked to that bank. You may notice a very slight trend upwards of interest.
Summary: we are in as good a financial shape as we could be. If left to just table game, we lose money. But with a few fundraisers, we can break even.
Upcoming: LONGEST DAY.  I lost my mother to this longest goodbye. It skips a generation, so raising funds for research for my children is something I am passionate about.  The money raised that day does not impact our club. It goes straight to the national coffers. For a good cause, play as many games as you can.

WINNERS
PRO AM SWISS TEAM
1  Bill Glass - Anthony Toto - Don Austin - Marge Field
 
PEGGY OCHS MEMORIAL GAME
 1A          Belva Quattrin - Barbara Thacker
2A1BC  Kay Chrisman - Mary Lou Pease
3A2B     William Glass - Kah (Kato) Yoa Yeung
3B           Ray April - Laura Da Costa
2C           Jim Luther - Diane McDonough
 
UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP
1A           Belva Quattrin - Victor Greener
2A           Laura Da Costa - Ray April
3A1B     Steve Johnson - June Oeser
2B           Mary Lou Pease - Jane Bragg




99er UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP
1              Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn
2              Clint Hudson - Walt Kelso
 
STAC  (NUMBERS ARE OVERALL PLACES)
Gerard Laquerriere - Lowell Gist (25A)
Patricia Creede - Paul Messner [B](39B)
Victor Greener - Dave Haberstich (57A)
Judy Jessick - Bettylee Wapner [C]
Victor Greener - Dave Haberstich
Peter Weber - Susan Vildosola [B]
Judy Zimmerer - Rhonda Hampton [C]
Laura Da Costa - Carol Rodder (6B Aux)
Judy Nibler - Angelina Heisdorf [C]
Victor Greener - Richard Meffley (6)
Patrick Carroll - John McGregor [B]
Laura Da Costa - Renee Laquerriere
Richard Meffley - Steve Johnson (4 Aux)
Laura Neville - Ruth Christensen [B](5 Aux) (3B Aux)
Richard Meffley - Victor Greener(7 Aux)
Laura Neville - Irene Whelchel (5B Aux)
Skip Miller - Cynthia Tingey (5B Aux)
Carol Miller - Carol Rodder (6C Aux)
 
 
  750 STAC 
Mary Ann Clark - Beverly Little (4B)
Steve Johnson - Ruby Buttereck (3B)
Robert Cherry - Tay Cherry
Jerry F. Noga - John Hempel (1)
 
99er STAC
Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn (1)
Clint Hudson - Walt Kelso (1)
Ruby Buttereck - June E. Weber (2)
 
299er STAC
Steve Johnson - JoAnn Huebner (1)
Don Myers - Doris Myers [B]
Barry Katz - Walt Kelso [B](4C)
 

​INDIVIDUAL
½             Laura Da Costa
½             James Sweet
3              William Glass
1C           June Oeser
 
OAKHURST WINNERS
Paul Mertens and Clem Bingham
Al Ellis and Joni Roberts  (2)
Paul Mertens and Judy Van Winkle
Paul Mertens and Karen McCartin
T. Srinivasan and Ken Doig
Gary Smith and Lorraine Bocks
Ken Doig and Claire Molnar
Diane McDonough and Nancy Hays
 
 SPECIAL
Jim Mckoane - Barbara Thacker
Laura Neville - Jim Mckoane
John McGregor - William Glass
Barbara Thacker - Robert Durbrow
Victor Greener - Mark Stern
Victor Greener - Richard Meffley
Judy Zimmerer - Rhonda Hampton
Laura Da Costa - Sally Anne Stern [B]
Peter Weber - Susan Vildosola [B]
Rev. Jim H. Luther - Al Crane [B]
Clint Hudson - Walt Kelso [B]
Laura Da Costa - Gwen Davey [B]
William Glass - Patrick Carroll [B]
Jim Mckoane - Barbara Thacker [B]
Jackie Finn - George Efthemon [C]
Paul Messner - Jane Bragg [C]
Debbie Kemp - Jason Mcalexander [C]
 
750 SPECIAL
Robert Cherry - Tay Cherry
Jonel Mueller - Barbara Wiedel
Patricia Creede - Rita Gladding
Deb Petersen - Cynthia Tingey
Steve Johnson - Ruby Buttereck [B]
Marlene Robinson - Doris Myers [C]
Joan Fritz - Marge Field [C]
 
 
299ER SPECIAL
JoAnn Huebner - Marilyn J. Kendall
Nancy Jones - Georgia Murach [B]
 
99 SPECIAL
Ed Keller - Margot Cegielski
Pat Heckathorn - Sandy Petrie [B]
 
99
Walt Kelso - Alvin Fred Schellack
Clint Hudson - Barbara Gaudin
Julia Kendall - Tom Callahan
Ed Keller - Margot Cegielski
Pat Heckathorn - Sandy Petrie [C]

Volume LXXI No. 5
PEGGY OCHS MEMORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP
May 5, 2019
Every year on the first Sunday of May we remember our friends at the bridge club who passed away during the last year. One is our long time membership chairman and club director Maggie Mahaffey. She knew everyone at the club and always had nice words to say about those we honored on this day. Many of us remember Peggy Ochs, who treated the bridge club as her home and all the bridge players as her guests as she directed nearly every afternoon game and some evening games.
We’ll have a pot luck lunch at noon and a Unit Championship game at 1 pm.
 
THE LONGEST DAY
Friday June 21
For the past few years we’ve had a full day of bridge to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association on the longest day of the year. All over the country bridge clubs raised money for the Alzheimer’s Association. Last year we played from 6 am to past 10 pm and raised over $3,000. This year, plan to play bridge on Friday, June 21 as many times as you can.

CLUB NEWS
299er Game May 8
Mary Lou Pease and Laura Da Costa plan a new section on Wednesday afternoon for players with fewer than 300 master points, starting May 8. It will be a good time to play in the afternoon for those who don’t feel ready for the 750 games or the open games.
     Carol Kaufman was the top masterpoint winner in Madera, followed by Steve Johnson and Gay and Larry Slates. Steve Johnson is the top masterpoint winner so far for 2019, followed by Carol Kaufman, Barbara Diebert, and Gary Nelson. The Madera Bridge Club wishes well to Larry and Gay Slates, who are moving to Tennessee. They won their last game in Madera.
At the Fresno Bridge Center, Ray April was tops in March, followed by Victor Greener, Steve Johnson, and Laura Da Costa. Ray now leads for 2019, followed by Steve Johnson, Richard Meffley, and Victor Greener.
The top 99er for March was Ruby Butterick, followed by Fred Schellack. Pam Pigg leads for 2019, followed by Ann Keag, Cheryl Johnson, and Ruby Butterick.
Starting in June, the Friday evening game will begin at 6:30 pm
            The barbecue at the 75th Anniversary Party was very popular. We may have another barbecue in the future.
            A reminder: never make your own rulings at the table. If there is an irregularity – whether it be failing to follow suit or bidding out of turn, call the director. Let the director make the ruling. Also, if anyone’s behavior makes you uncomfortable, call the director to stop the behavior. We have a zero tolerance policy, but we cannot enforce it if we are not aware of problems. If you don’t call the director, you can fill out a recorder form.
            Be sure to join us Sunday, June 23 for our annual Graduation Party, where we honor new Life Masters, plus Ace of Clubs winners and MiniMcKenney winners.

 

WINNERS
UNIT 75TH ANNIVERSARY CHARITY CHAMPIONSHIP
1AB     Mark Stern - Sally Anne Stern
2AB     Villa Vejvoda - Carol Carr
3A       Anthony Toto - Byron Steinert
3B        Victor Greener - Cynthia Tingey
1C        Rev. Jim H. Luther - Ken Sommers
2C        Kay Chrisman - Mary Lou Pease
3C        Barbara Wiedel - Kathryn Miller
 
UNIT 75TH ANNIVERSARY 299ER CHARITY
1A       Don Myers - Doris Myers
2A       Debbie Kemp - M. Steve Johnson
 3/4A1/2B        Rita Gladding - Jonel Mueller
 3/4A1/2B        Marilyn J. Kendall - Ruby Buttereck
 
ST. PATRICK'S UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP
1A       Gerard Laquerriere - Mun Takeda
2A       Robert Durbrow - Belva Quattrin
3A1B   Mary Lou Pease - Kay Chrisman
2B        Avis Morse - Cynthia Tingey
3B        Ray April - Laura Da Costa
1C        Barbara Wiedel - Kathryn Miller
 2/3C    Jason Mcalexander - Debbie Kemp
 2/3C    Don Austin - Marion Austin
 
UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP
1A       Mark Stern - Dave Haberstich
2AB     1Ray April - Laura Da Costa
3A2B   William Glass - Jason Mcalexander
 
UNIT 99ER CHAMPIONSHIP
1          Barbara Gaudin - Sandra White
2          Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn
 
MEMBERSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP
1A       Lowell Gist - Victor Greener
2A       Laura Da Costa - Ray April
3A1BC            Don Austin - Marion Austin
2BC     John McGregor - Patrick Carroll
3B        William Glass - George Dalition

MEMBERSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP
1AB                 Laura Neville - Ruth Christensen
2A                   Laura Da Costa - Ray April
3A2B1C          Pat Heckathorn - Brenda Ward
3B2C               Fred Schellack - Margot Cegielski

MUN’S LESSONS
Mun Takeda will again give lessons on Tuesday, May 7, at 9 am and Thursday, May 9, at 6 pm. This month she will explain Garbage Stayman, also known as Drop Dead Stayman. This variation of Stayman allows you to stop in a suit at the two level when your partner opens one No Trump, even when you have a very bad hand. You must let your partner know you’re playing it, or it could be a disaster.
 
BEGINNING LESSONS
Free beginning lessons resume on Saturday May 4 at 9 am. The lesson series will go through the end of July. Mary Lou Pease and Laura Da Costa will teach Easybridge 1 and Easybridge 2. Easybridge 1 is for those with little or no experience at bridge. Easybridge 2 is a continuation for those who took Easybridge 1 and those with more experience. Tell your friends that this is a great opportunity to learn to play bridge. If they can’t make the first week, Laura and Mary Lou will catch them up when they come. Call Mary Lou 288-2340 or Laura 999-2825 for more information.

PLACES AND FACES
At the San Diego regional, Steve Johnson and Debbie Kemp were fourth in 299er pairs.  Richard Meffley was second in the stratified pairs at the  Bakersfield sectional.
      Congratulations to new Silver Life Master, Sheila Smith. Also congratulations to new sectional master Cheryl Johnson, club masters Joann Hollenbeck, Catherine Wilkins, and Clint Hudson, plus new junior masters Bill Carroll and Jimmy Moore of Mariposa.
     Welcome to new member Ed Keller.We’re glad to see Peggy Oakshott is well, celebrating her 39th Anniversary with husband John, and ready to play bridge.

Treasurer’s report 
If you look at our Statement of Financial Position, (which in a for-profit corporation would be called the Balance Sheet) you will see something very interesting. Comparing the total assets for March 2019 to a year ago, March 2018, we are ahead of where we were. That is the first time we are showing marked improvement in our financial situation.
I wish I could say it was because more members are playing, but it is due to the fund raisers; Poker night and Mun’s lessons.
You will also find an anomaly on the Statement of Financial Income and Expenses (or as known in the for-profit world; the Profit and Loss Statement). Due to some confusion with deposits to the new bank, allocations between director and unit games was more difficult to sort out than it was worth. But the deposits were made and going forward, it should work easier.
Play nice, keep having fun playing bridge and remember that sectionals and The Longest Day are coming up soon.

CLUB CHAMPINSHIP
1A       Mark Stern - Dave Haberstich
2A       William Glass - Richard Meffley
3A1B   Villa Vejvoda - Lisa D'Arcy
2B1C   Irene Whelchel - Carol Rodder
3B2C   Peter Weber - Susan Vildosola
 3/4C    Olivia Stockton - Annie Chiljian
 3/4C    Sally Anne Stern - Carol Miller

OAKHURST WINNERS
Pearl McGinnis and Ken Doig
Judy Bingham and Ruthie Fruehauf [2]
Bill Carrol and Jimmy Moore
Karen McCartin and Claire Molnar
Ken Doig and T. Srinivasan
Corey Cole and Dana Brown
Ken Doig and Nancy Hays [2]
Jim Luther and Diane McDonough
Diane McDonough and Nancy Hays
Burke Zane and Ken Sommers
Paul Mertens and Karen McCartin

SPECIAL
Lowell Gist - Victor Greener
Gay Slates - Larry Slates
Gary Nelson - Barbara Diebert
Irene Whelchel - Ray April
Peter Weber - Susan Vildosola
Mun Takeda = Gerard Laquerriere
Barbara Thacker - Mark Stern
Lisa D'Arcy - Avis Morse[B]
Gay Slates - Larry Slates [B]
Steve Johnson - Carol Kaufman[B]
Irene Whelchel - Rosalie Jorgensen [B]
Rosalie Jorgensen - George Dalition [B]
Sandy OwYoung-Chu - Mary Claire Ewing [B]
Steve Johnson - Marilyn J. Kendall [C]
Annie Chiljian - Olivia Stockton[C]
 
750 SPECIAL
Joan De Yager - Marsha Infausto
Steve Johnson - Ruby Buttereck
Deb Petersen - Cynthia Tingey
Rita Gladding - Lois High
Steve Johnson - Ruby Buttereck [C]
 
99 SPECIAL
Ruby Buttereck - Brenda Ward
Julia Kendall - Tom Callahan [B]
 
99
Clint Hudson - Barbara Gaudin
Ed Keller - Margot Cegielski
Alvin Fred Schellack - Walt Kelso
Ed Keller - Margot Cegielski
Walt Kelso - Alvin Fred Schellack
Sandy Petrie - Pat Heckathorn [B]
Debbie Todd - Tim Woody[B]
Julia Kendall - Tom Callahan [C]

Volume LXXI No. 4
10th and 75th ANNIVERSARY
April 7, 2019
This year is a jubilee year - the 75th year of the Fresno Unit and the tenth year in our new home.  We’re celebrating with a barbecue and a charity game for Pro-Hospice, which took such care of Maggie Mahaffey in her last months. There will be an open section and a 299er section. Come celebrate!

LESSONS
Mun Takeda will teach about reopening the bidding and reverse Drury on Tuesday April 9 at 10 am and Thursday April 11 at 6 pm.  Drury was invented by Doug Drury because his partner Eric Murray opened so light in third seat. Drury will help you stay low if your partner likes to open light in third position.  Reopening is always tough when you’re the last to bid and you can pass and end the auction or bid and keep it going. Mun has some clues for you.
Beginning lessons start again on Saturday May 4. Tell your friends about the free lessons.  Call Mary Lou 288-2340 or Laura 999-2825 for more information.

CLUB NEWS
The top players in Madera for March were Steve Johnson and Gay and Larry Slates.  Tops for 2019 are Steve Johnson, Richard Meffley, Barbara Diebert and Carol Kaufman. The top players at the Fresno Bridge Center for February were Richard Meffley, Steve Johnson, Mark Stern and Ray April. Richard Meffley leads for 2019, followed by Bill Glass, Steve Johnson, and Mark Stern. Pam Pigg, Ann Keag, and Mary Claire Ewing are the top 99ers for February. Pam, Ann, and Cheryl Johnson lead the 99ers for 2019.

Treasurer’s report 
At the end of February, we were in the black by a couple of hundred dollars. Don’t be excited by that, we were in the red by about $1000 in January, but with the sectional in February we were ahead. Specifics can be found on the financial reports posted at the bridge center.
March looks good, with a poker night fund raiser and several of Mun’s lessons providing us with income to cover the usual $1000 loss. It is typical that we lose $1000 per month based on just normal play. If a few pairs play an extra game a month, we could reduce that.
The most exciting financial news is that we received a small reward from ACBL for having registered new players. That $10.00 is in the bank, but let’s hope this is the start of new growth. Tell your friends that fun can be had at the Fresno Bridge Center.Marion and I played at the Visalia anniversary event and everyone was nice. When we changed tables, the hosts welcomed us to play. We in Fresno have a reputation of having some players who are not nice. Please fix that. Either say something nice or keep quiet. No stupid jokes you think are cute, please. Quiet is better than driving off players.

WINNERS
UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP
1AB     William Glass - Jason Mcalexander
2AB     Mark Stern - Sally Anne Stern
3A       Richard Meffley - Barbara Thacker
3B        Ray April - Laura Da Costa
 
UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP & PARTY
1AB     Sally Anne Stern - Mark Stern
2AB     Laura Da Costa - Ray April
3A       Robert Durbrow - William Glass
3B        Anthony Toto - Kim Morris
1C        Don Austin - Marion Austin
2C        Mary Lou Pease - Judy Nibler
3C        Paul Messner - Jane Bragg
 
 UNIT CHARITY
1A                   Richard Meffley - Victor Greener
2A1B               Laura Neville - Al Crane
 3/4A2/3B        Ray April - Laura Da Costa
 3/4A2/3B        Mary Lou Pease - Kay Chrisman
 
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
1AB     Mun Takeda - Steve Johnson
2A       Richard Meffley - George Dalition
3A       Belva Quattrin - Bob Cross
2B        William Glass - Jim Mckoane
 
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
1          Mary Lou Pease - Avis Morse
2          Laura Da Costa - Byron Steinert
3          JoAnn Huebner - M. Steve Johnson
 

1. Gary Nelson – Richard Meffley
2. Barbara Diebert – Virginia Hailey
    
    
   99ER CHAMPIONSHIP
    ½        Clint Hudson - Brenda Ward
    ½        Alvin Fred Schellack - Margot Cegielski
    
   INDIVIDUAL
   1                      Richard Meffley
    2/3                  William Glass
    2/3A1B           Joycelyn Kauder
   2/3B                 Bob Cross
   2/3B                 Carol Kaufman
   

PRO-AM TEAMS
April 28
Sunday April 28 we’ll have a pro-team game. We’ll draw a team for you, so just come. We pick teams according to master points, with one of the top players on each team.

SPECIAL THANKS
Thanks to all who attended the memorial for Wilson “Wally” Wallace on March 1, provided food for the lunch, or played in the special game following the memorial service. One Hundred Percent of the entry fees for the game --  a little over $400 –have been given to the Fresno Bridge Center in Wally’s honor in appreciation of their newcomer lessons on Saturday mornings.  
 
PLACES and FACES
 At the San Miguel Allende regional, Patrick Carroll and John McGregor were seventh in flight B, first in Flight C, eighth in Flight B, fifth in Flight A and sixth in Flight C in several open pairs. Cynthia Tingey took fifth in the Gold Rush pairs
At the Memphis NABC, Richard Meffley was 57th in the Silver Ribbon pairs and 31st in the IMP pairs.
Congratulations to new Silver Life Master Peter Weber, new NABC master Deb Petersen, and new sectional masters, Rita M Gladding, Linda K Town, and Ann D Keag.  More congratulations to new regional master Steve Johnson, sectional master Mark T Smith and junior masters Tom Callahan, Joan Clark, and Ruth A Fruehauf.
The Poker Night was a lot of fun, raising about $900. We plan to buy another poker table and play poker again in the future. James Bushman was the winner.
 Welcome to new members John Galaznik of Coarsegold, Suzanne Karp of Fresno, Nancy Lyday of Coarsegold, Jimmy Moore of Mariposa, and Bill Carroll of Mariposa.
Congratulations to Gary Nelson, who recently married Xiaomei Zhang Nelson.
Our condolences are extended to John Renna, whose mother Ella Renna recently passed away.
 


PEGGY OCHS MEMORIAL
May 5
Our annual pot luck and Championship remembers Peggy Ochs, a long time director in Fresno, and all our players who have passed away in the last year.
 
NABC SAN FRANCISCO
November  28 – December 8
The North American Bridge Championships are once again coming to our district. The NABC has about ten events every day where you can win red, gold, or platinum points. There are team games and pair games for players with every master point holding.  We have been asked to help with partnerships, prizes, or registration on Sunday December 1.  If you go to the tournament, volunteer an hour of your time.

INDIVIDUAL
1          George Dalition
 2/3      Bob Cross
 2/3 1C James Sweet
2C        Debbie Kemp
 
OAKHURST WINNERS
Richard Meffley and Barbara Thacker
Corey Cole and Dana Brown
Diane McDonough and Jim Luther
Bill Carroll and Jimmy Moore
Clem Bingham and Jim Luther
Ken Doig and T. Srinivasan 3
Burke Zane and T. Srinivasan 3
Claire Molnar and Nancy Hays
Claire Molnar and Karen McCartin
  
SPECIAL
Cynthia Tingey - Laura Da Costa
Paul Messner - Delia Green
Debbie Kemp - Steve Johnson
Mark Stern - Lowell Gist
Gerard Laquerriere - Mun Takeda
Lowell Gist - Gerard Laquerriere
Richard Meffley - Belva Quattrin
Sheila Smith - Gerry Jones [B]
Carolyn Lofton - Robert Endara [B]
Belva Quattrin - Deb Petersen [B]
Ray April - Irene Whelchel [B]
Judy Nibler - Angelina Heisdorf [C]
Gerry Jones - Sheila Smith [C]
Judy Nibler - M. Steve Johnson [C]

750 SPECIAL
Joan De Yager - Marsha Infausto
Jerry F. Noga - John Hempel
Mary Lou Pease - Rhonda Hampton
John Hempel - Jerry F. Noga
Mark Smith - Steve Johnson [B]
 
99 SPECIAL
Tom Callahan - Julia Kendall
Margot Cegielski - Ed Keller
Robert Heisdorf - Edward Hampton
John Cadwalader - Carol Fiorentino [C]
 
99
John Cadwalader - Carol Fiorentino
Ruth Ann Townsend - Joan Clark
Brenda Ward - Pamela Pigg
Patty Head - Sandra White