Effingham Sectional

The last two months have been busy ones in the world of bridge. Effingham IL hosted a sectional tournament during April 5-7, 2019. The total masterpoints earned were 267.94 by 77 players. The total attendance was 65 tables. The top six winners were: 
   Richard Brummer, Effingham IL -- 16.12 points
   Grant Sterling, Charleston IL -- 16.12
   Donald Florida, Indianapolis IN -- 11.11
   Annette Clark, Indianapolis IN -- 11.11
   Tommy and Maxine Wynn, Paducah KY -- 10.97 

Complete results for all events and a list of all point winners are here.

Board meeting: During the tournament, the Board of Directors for Unit 223 held one of its meetings. Some items discussed were the Mini McKenney results, the sectional tournament, the upcoming regional tournament, the upcoming youth and adult bridge camps and current bylaws.

The board also discussed a $7500 grant from the ACBL Charity Foundation. Money is given to Units every four or five years and is to be given to non-profit organizations not affiliated with bridge. The board decided to give $5000 to Catholic Charities and $2500 to Illinois CASA.

Pictured at left are members of the current Board. 

From the middle of the table in the back, clockwise:
   Maxine Wynn; Tom Wynn, Business Manager; Jay Coleman, Disciplinarian; Joanne Vollmer, Secretary; Chris and Bethany Shaw, Education Consultants; Bob Cundell, GNT Coordinator; Kadie Davis, 2^nd Vice President; Pam Ames, Vice-President; Joyce Clark, and President Paul Hartke.

Not pictured are Joan Musgrave, Donna Swich (who is replacing Kate Dickens) and Janet Jones, who is taking the picture.
 

Sectional Tournament at Clubs

During the week of May 6-12, 2019, StaC games were held at individual clubs throughout District 8. Total silver points earned were 983.78 by 907 players. The total attendance was 681 tables.

Congratulations to Paul Bridges of Swansea IL for leading all players in points won during the week. The top seven winners were: 
   Paul Bridges, Swansea IL -- 23.23
   Mike Giacaman, St. Louis MO -- 19.45
   Will Engel, Rockford IL -- 17.61
   Susan Perez, Ballwin MO -- 15.85
   Jack Bryant, Ballwin MO -- 15.85
   Jay Bourn, Ballwin MO -- 14.30
   Beverly Baumgartner, Ballwin MO -- 14.30

Complete results for all games are here.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS !!!

♥  The annual Youth Bridge Camp will be held from June 23-29 at Lake Williamson. Join the Camp for a week of cards and adventure! The camp is held on the beautiful grounds of the Lake Williamson Christian Center in Carlinville IL. The cost of the camp is $450 for 7 days and 6 nights, and it is for youth between 6^th and 10^th grade. There will be daily bridge as well as many outdoor activities.

For reservations, applications and more information, visit  www.bridgeisfun.org, email registrar@bridgeisfun.org or call (816) 237-0519.

♥  There will also be an Adult Bridge Boot Camp from October 21-October 24, 2019 at Lake Williamson Christian Center, Carlinville IL. This is a learn-and-play adult bridge camp for 0-499 non-Life Masters, focusing on the needs of the intermediate player as well as those new to duplicate. EARN SILVER POINTS AT THIS ACBL SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT. Phyllis Siegel is the instructor and director. The camp fee is:  single/$370 – double/$310 each – triple/$270 each. 

For more information, contact Mary Beth Shaw, 17255 Cottonwood Lane, Carlinville IL. Her cell number is 217-825-7248. Attendance for the camp is held to 48 players, so get your reservation in early!

♥  The Effingham “Crossroads” Regional will be held at the Holiday Inn in Effingham IL from June 17-23, 2019. This is one of our local tournaments and a good way to get those elusive red and gold points. 

The full schedule is here. Tournament Chair is Paul Hartke: 217-725-9916 or palo@mchsi.com. Partnership Chair is Linda Thomson: 217-725-9916 or thomson4590@gmail.com .