September 2015

Stu Goodgold spoke in support of his candidacy for 1st Alternate to the District Director. Stu emphasized his experience in the role and his demonstrated ability to step in for the Director.

August 2015

A brief discussion of the duties of the Unit Recorder concluded that in cases where a pattern of behavior is a concern, it is the Recorder’s responsibility to provide written documentation to ACBL.

July 2015

Jackie Zayac, candidate for 2nd Alternate to the District Director, spoke on behalf of her candidacy. She emphasized her interest in growing the game by facilitating the development of new players. Sh

June 2015

President Jody Williams called the meeting to order at 3:47pm. Present were Board members Paul Davis, Leslie Altick, Todd Makler, Jim Harris, Kevin O’Leary and Dave Puryear. Also in attendance were

May 2015

Gill Barsley reported that plans are on track for a successful event. There are no competing events at the Convention Center or at Levi Stadium during our tournament, so parking should not be a proble

April 2015

James Stuart-Smith reported on the meeting of the Future of the Firecracker Committee. The Santa Clara Convention Center is not currently available for any June or early July dates in 2016 that work f

March 2015

Gill Barsley, co-chair of the 2015 Firecracker Sectional, reported that ACBL now had the tournament information on their website. flyers will be sent to sectionals and regionals. flyers will also be p

February 2015

Jody Williams announced that District 21 had chosen our unit’s nominee, Margot Livensparger, as the recipient of its annual Goodwill Award. Margot thanked the Board for her nomination and expressed

January 2015

Jody Williams, President, called the meeting to order at 2:50 pm. Other Board members present were Leslie Altick, Jim Harris, Todd Makler, Paul Davis, Kevin O’Leary, and Dave Puryear. Also in Attend

December 2014

Brian Samuels, President, called the meeting to order at 3:40 pm. Other board members present were Leslie Altick, Valerie Baldwin, Jim Harris, Bob Horowitz, Todd Makler, Kevin O’Leary, James Stuart-

November 2014

Brian Samuels, President, called the meeting to order at 3:45pm. Other board members present were Valerie Baldwin, Jim Harris, Todd Makler, Kevin O’Leary, James Stuart Smith, and Jody Williams. Lesl

October 2014

Brian Samuels, President, called the meeting to order at 3:44pm. Other board members present were Leslie Altick, Valerie Baldwin, Jim Harris, Todd Makler, Kevin O’Leary, and James Stuart Smith. Bob