Save Sunday Afternoon, March 25 for Unit Swiss Teams
Here's a chance to play in one of your favorite events without
traveling to
a sectional or regional. The Unit has scheduled a one-session
Swiss Teams
for Sunday, March 25 at 1 p.m. at the YWCA. This game will be
run
conjunctively with the regular Sunday Afternoon pairs game.
The Unit requests teams sign-up, with a list of the players
on the team, to
help in the set-up and seeding of the participating teams by Friday,
March
23. Sign-up sheets will be available at the club games or contact
Kevin
O'Leary at 650/965-1827 or email: oleary20@pacbell.net. The Unit
is holding
this event in the afternoon as a trial. Should the participation
merit it,
the Tournament Chairman will consider more afternoon games.
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Last Chance for February 25 Unit Pro-Am
Sign-up now for the Unit Pro-Am set for Sunday, February, 25
at the YWCA.
Program includes lesson at 5:30 p.m., pot luck at 6 p.m., bridge
at 7 p.m.
Am's will draw for a pro partner. Both need to make a reservation
with Kevin
O'Leary at 650/965-1827 or email to oleary20@pacbell.net.
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February 6 Board Meeting Highlights
Marianne Moutoux will chair the Firecracker. The board discussed
the
sectional game schedule and establishment of the master point
ranges for
different strata.
The Unit will try to schedule Easy Bridge on Thursday evenings at the Y.
The Unit purchased a new computer for owners' use at the Y.
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Unit Looking for More Directors
At the February meeting, the Board discussed its interest in
additions to
the list of club directors, both on a permanent or substitute
basis to
assist current directors, who may have a schedule conflict. As
part of the
plan to achieve this objective, the Unit invites members of the
Palo Alto
Unit and neighboring Units to participate in a director lesson
course.
If anyone has a possible interest in directing games on a permanent
or
substitute basis or in taking part in a tutorial program, please
respond to
Albert Pagin at 650/948-0562 or by email to: albertpagin@hotmail.com.
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NEXT BOARD MEETING
March 6, 4 p.m.
YWCA, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto
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Cheer! Kibitzer's On Line
Thanks to Alan Templeton, players now have the added convenience
of reading
the Kibitzer on the Unit web page. No more will readers have to
search high
and low for the printed copy of their favorite bridge publication.
Right
now, log on and access your ISP to add the Kibitzer address,
http://www.accesscom.com/~unit 503 to your Favorites or Bookmarks.
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Unit Schedules Membership Meeting Tuesday, March 6
As required by the by-laws, the Unit will hold its annual Membership
Meeting
on Tuesday, March 7 at 4 p.m. at the YWCA. This meeting permits
Unit members
direct participation in the Unit's decision and policy making.
Any member
who wishes to place an item on the agenda must notify the Unit
secretary,
Barbara Vetterlein in advance by telephone at 650/941-8185.
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New Convention Merits a Top!
Jim O'Neil reports the use of a nice treatment to show minor
suit hands over
2NT from Jim Woodside and Viorel.
Over 2NT or equivalent, 3S is a transfer to 3NT, then 4 of
a minor is both
minors (could be 5-4) with better or longer in the suit bid. If
opener likes
that info, he bids 4H or 4S as KCB in clubs or diamonds, respectively.
With
one minor, responder to big hand bids 4H or 4S as KCB in the single
suiter
in clubs or diamonds, respectively.
So it happened for Jim with this hand below and it was heaven,
S J109 H none
D AQxxx C xxxxx, with his partner holding Axx AKJ Kxx AKQ9
The auction went: 2C-2H (A or two Ks), 2NT-3S, 3NT-4D, 5NT
(grand slam
force)-7D, 7NT!!!
After their top, there were several in 6NT and a lot of pairs
in 6 of a
minor. Was that not an awesome auction with a super convention?
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Player Advancements
The ACBL January 8 printout shows that the following players
have moved up.
Congratulations:
Club Master Mike Sullivan
20 MP
Regional Master James Coons,
100MP Chandler Flickinger
Bronze LM John Brown
500 MP
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Number, Please
The Unit is trying to update the player telephone list. This
list is for the
convenience of players to use for contacts for partnerships or
game dates.
Please contact Lori Spaeth at 650/383-5033 (e-mail: lorispaeth@home.com)
to
update your information and/or add your name to the list. If anyone
is
wondering why no one ever calls to play, it might be that your
number on the
list is wrong or outdated.
In addition, visitors to the Unit web page will find a membership
directory
in the Table of Contents. This is for those who would like to
list one or
all of the following: telephone number, email address, master
point total.
To add your name and information, contact Alan Templeton at 408/737-0103
or
by email to alant@accesscom.com.
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Upcoming Events:
Unit Event, Sunday, February 25 at YWCA, 4161 Alma St., PA
Lesson at 5:30 p.m., pot luck at 6, Pro-Am game at 7. (Reservations)
Senior game Monday, February 26 at 10 a.m., Palo Alto BC
Senior game Monday, February 26 at 11 a.m., Bridge Mix
Sectional, Friday, March 2 at El Cerrito Comm. Center
Club champ. Monday, March 5 at 10 a.m., Palo Alto BC
Club champ. Wednesday, March 7 at noon, Bridge 'n Brunch
Club champ. Thursday, March 8 at 1 p.m., Sherie & Kathy's
Charity game, Tuesday, March 13 at 12:15 p.m., Alpine BC
Sectional, Saturday, March 10 at San Mateo Fairgrounds
Club champ. Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m., Tuesday Night BC
Club champ. Thursday, March 22 at 12:30 Thurs Aft. BC
Club champ. Saturday, March 24 at Noon, One Club
Sectional, Saturday, March 24 at Tamalpais HS, Mill Valley
Unit Swiss Teams, Sunday, March 25, YWCA, 4161 Alma, PA
Reservations requested
Sectional, Friday, March 30 at Masonic Temple, San Jose
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