CIBA Digest

News from Central Illinois Unit 208            Unit Website: www.unit208.org

Editor: Karen Walker, 2121 Lynwood Drive, Champaign   61821
 (217) 359-0042       
kwbridge@comcast.net

 2013 Unit Mini-McKenney & Ace of Clubs Winners

 Ace of Clubs

Points won in club games in 2013


0 to 5 pts (on 1/1/13)

Linda Segebart, Champaign -- 23.15

Ronald Sinn, Peoria -- 22.75

Peter Yeh, Urbana -- 19.87

 

5 to 20

Jeff Lauchner, Philo -- 24.69

Robert Lauchner, Philo -- 17.73

Jackey Swanson, Galesburg -- 17.51

 

20 to 50

Lou Savage, Bloomington -- 39.00

Nancy Chesley, Springfield -- 32.47

Patrick Chesley, Springfield -- 31.37

 

50 to 100

Mark Schollenberger, Springfield -- 62.86        

John Benda, Decatur -- 28.16

John Honegger, Peoria -- 25.69

 

100 to 200

Jane Grieser, Springfield -- 63.23

Mark Beattie, Sherman -- 55.09

Meg O'Leary, Las Cruces NM -- 47.64

 

200 to 300

Jane Crawford, Springfield -- 74.11

Brian Maloney, Mahomet -- 68.31

Marilyn Winter, Mt Zion -- 46.75

 

300 to 500

Sandra Stults, Springfield -- 81.82

Lori Moore, Bloomington -- 73.30

JoAnn Schroeder, Normal -- 69.91

 

500 to 1000

Charles Langley, Mechanicsburg -- 94.84

Cindy Moore, Bloomington -- 93.59

Ann Schuyler, Bloomington -- 81.07

 

1000 to 2500

Zach Freehill, Bloomington -- 128.71

Larry Wilcox, Springfield -- 105.90

Mary Allen, Peoria -- 92.95

 

2500 to 5000

Carl Brueckner, Champaign -- 79.68

Stephen Babin, Normal -- 75.93

Leonard Kaufman, Peoria -- 75.01

 

5000+

Chris Benson, Le Roy -- 21.18

Michael Halvorsen, Champaign -- 14.76

Mark Kessler Springfield -- 7.55

Gary Kessler Springfield -- 7.30

Mini-McKenney

Total points won in 2013


0 to 5 pts. (on 1/1/13)

William Strauss, Urbana -- 49.58

Peter Yeh, Urbana -- 42.75

Linda Segebart, Champaign -- 25.50

 

5 to 20

Jeff Lauchner, Philo -- 26.63

Carolyn Jackson, Springfield -- 19.14

Robert Lauchner, Philo -- 18.83

 

20 to 50

Dr Marsha Woodbury, Urbana -- 139.82

Ralph Witmer, Mattoon -- 50.31

Lou Savage, Bloomington -- 48.43

 

50 to 100

Mark Schollenberger, Springfield -- 105.25       

Aravind Alwan, Champaign -- 61.62

Mary Tweedie, Bloomington -- 50.32

 

100 to 200

Jane Grieser, Springfield -- 114.53

Mark Beattie, Sherman -- 108.33

Mary Stuart, Urbana -- 88.37

 

200 to 300

Brian Maloney, Mahomet -- 142.73

Jane Crawford, Springfield -- 141.35

William Morgan, Mattoon -- 88.66

 

300 to 500

Lori Moore, Bloomington -- 308.24

Sandra Stults, Springfield -- 177.98

JoAnn Schroeder, Normal -- 118.14

 

500 to 1000

Cindy Moore, Bloomington -- 277.54

Ann Schuyler, Bloomington -- 261.82

Jeff Ehrlich, Springfield -- 167.56

 

1000 to 2500

Roger Sokol, Minooka -- 333.11

Mary Allen, Peoria -- 232.51

Eunice Patton, Bloomington -- 224.58

 

2500 to 5000

James Ward, Champaign -- 268.14

John Seng, Champaign -- 240.06

Ron Sholes, Springfield -- 175.69

 

5000 to 7500

James Melville, Springfield -- 794.78

Michael Halvorsen, Champaign -- 99.39

 

7500 to 10,000

Mark Kessler, Springfield -- 174.08

Karen Walker, Champaign -- 132.49

 

Over 10,000

Gary Kessler, Springfield -- 380.90

Colby Vernay, Lacon -- 327.86

Chris Benson, Le Roy -- 179.95

Congratulations to these active and successful players. Visit the ACBL Awards page to view lists of the top Unit players in each category for 2013 and year-to-date 2014.


Illini Champaign Regional -- May 20-26, 2014

Make plans now to join us for our annual regional at Hawthorn Suites in Champaign. This year's schedule features two two-session morning Swiss Teams and three of the popular Gold Rush Pair events for 0-750 players. You can check out the 2014 events and find links on the tournament schedule page.

The Hawthorn bridge rate ($95) includes free hot breakfast buffet, free wifi and use of the fitness center, hot tub and indoor pool. Pet-friendly. Parking is free, and there are many restaurants within walking distance.

Hawthorn reservations: 217-398-3400. Ask for the bridge rate and please reserve early. A limited number of two-bed rooms are available, but all rooms have sleeper sofas to accommodate two or more guests.
 


Coming up on the Central Illinois Calendar

April 26 & 27 -- District 8 Grand National Teams, Eagles Club, Springfield

May 20-26 -- Illini Regional, Hawthorn Suites, Champaign Schedule

June, July & August -- North American Pair qualifying games, Local clubs

June 6 & 7 -- Worldwide Bridge Contest, Local clubs

   Saturday, June 7 (Afternoon):
      Mike's Bridge Club, Bloomington -- Mike Tomlianovich: 309-825-5823
      Bridge Club of Springfield, Springfield -- Ann Caparros: 217-726-9456

July 11-13 -- Twin Cities Sectional, UAW Hall, Bloomington-Normal


Movin' Up: Congratulations to these Unit members who recently advanced in rank:

Junior Masters (5 pts.)
Romana Autrey Champaign
Barry Mayworm, Princeton
Ada Murray, Champaign
Diane Ritter, Maroa
Rita Sandborg, Galesburg

Club Masters (20 pts.)
Robert Bowles, Springfield
Rosie Camille, Springfield
Carol Kinnaman, Bloomington     
Barbara Lary, Springfield
Alin Olaru, Peoria
Sectional Masters (50 pts.)
John Millar, Galesburg
William Strauss, Urbana
Peter Yeh, Urbana
NABC Masters (200 pts.) 
Jason Cannell, Bloomington
Life Master
James McKinney, Macomb
Karen Sapetti, Springfield
Silver Life Master (1000 pts.)
Cindy Moore, Bloomington
Welcome to new members:
Ruth Allen, Galesburg
Robert Anderson, Manteno
Ruth Anderson, Manteno
Timothy Chiu, Urbana
Marie Johnson, Peoria
James Jordan-Wagner, Paris
Tanya Keech, Morris
Diane King, Minooka
Ann Knapheide, Quincy
Margo Kraemer, Paris