Unit News:  Our Karl Dencker is now President of District 8 as well as President of Unit 239.  Congratulations to Karl for the fine job he is doing in representing our Unit.

Congratulations to . . .

New Junior Masters:  Steven Meyers, Rockford;  Jerry Miller, Rockford;  Elaine Barnett, Elgin;  Delores Gammon, Elgin:  Kerry Leach, North Aurora;  John Ralston, Cherry Valley;  Nancy Riley, Huntley;  Dean Wolanyk, Rockford.

 New Club Masters:  Pamela Hill Crystal Lake;  Sandra Prather, Rockford;  Barbara Gieseke, Elgin.

 New Sectional Masters:  Joyce Nimocks, Rockford;  Barbara Nuckles, Machesney Park;  David Shair, Rockford;  Lynn St. John, Rockford;  Jack Torney, Winnebago.

 New Regional Masters:  Robert Kruger. McHenry.  Marsha Boysen, Dixon, G E Johnson, Crystal Lake.

 NABC Masters: Robert Larson, Roscoe.

 New Bronze Life Masters: Karen Anderson, Batavia.

Tournaments:

March 11-13  -- Early Spring Silver Sectional, Holiday Inn, Elgin IL.

April 2 -- The Unit 239 Board of Directors is happy to announce that April 2 is the date for the annual FREE lunch and bridge at the Holiday Inn - Elgin. The festivities will start at 10 am with the annual meeting followed with a full buffet lunch and an afternoon of bridge.  Unit 239 is one of the few units that provide this to members at no charge -- it's the board's philosophy of giving back to the players. A letter will be sent in February outlining the procedure for making your RSVP reservations.  Save the date and watch for the letter.

The Rockin’ Rockford Regional is moving and changing its name to

The Great Sizzlin’ Illinois Regional

The BIGGEST Regional in The State of Illinois

June 20 – 26, 2011

 Holiday Inn, Route 31 and Three Oaks Road, Crystal Lake, IL

The Holiday Inn ballroom is BIGGER and NICER, with over 11,500 square feet of well-lighted and well-ventilated  playing area  The hotel has an excellent restaurant, free parking, no crowded reception area  and roomy, fresh restrooms. Great room rates, indoor pool, sauna and exercise equipment, friendly hotel staff --and the wonderful Holiday Inn hospitality!

More convenient location in Crystal Lake, whether traveling by car, plane or Metro train. From Rt 90 – exit 31 North – 10 miles to Three Oaks Rd  -- OR – from Rt 14 - exit 31 South – 1 mile.

All with the same GREAT HOSPITALITY FOR WHICH WE ARE FAMOUS!!

All bridge sessions: $12 per person.