Silver Point Stars

Many of our Unit members had big successes in the Fall Silver Point Sectional, held at local clubs the week of October 30. Congratulations to these Central Illinois players who placed in the top 100 of the 1230 participants in District 8:

The next Silver Point Sectional is coming up the week of February 5, 2018. Check with your local club manager for details on the special games in your area.

North American Pairs

Thank you to everyone who played in the District 8 North American Pair finals in Urbana on November 12. Seven Central Illinois pairs qualified to represent District 8 in the national finals in Philadelphia PA in March. Congratulations and good luck to:

A2 - Mike Halvorsen, Champaign IL (with Richard Blumenthal, Crystal Lake IL)

B1 - Mike Tomlianovich & Ann Schuyler, Bloomington IL

B2 - Milt Epstein, Urbana IL - Gary Dell, Champaign IL

B4 - Mary Stuart, Urbana IL - Jim Slaughter, Champaign IL

C1 -  Patrick & Nancy Chesley, Springfield IL

C2 -  Bill Thompson & Linda Segebart, Champaign IL

C4 -  Jean Brunson & Mike Marlow, Champaign IL

Illini Champaign Regional -- May 22-28, 2018

It's not too early to begin making plans for our Unit's annual regional, coming up Memorial Day week in Champaign.

We'll again be playing in the Hawthorn Suites hotel and offering lots of extras, including a speakers program, entry-fee discounts, nightly snacks and a hotel hospitality suite for socializing after the game. Bridge rate is $95 for a suite with kitchen, one or two beds, sleeper sofa and free wifi. Room rate includes daily hot breakfast and Wednesday-night dinner.  

This year's schedule features three Gold Rush Pair events and the popular Combo Pairs/Teams. You can check out the 2018 events on the tournament schedule page .

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In Memory

We were saddened by the loss of two of our Central Illinois friends. 

George Nett, 71, passed away in October in Ocean Shores WA. Formerly of Macomb IL, George and his wife Susan moved to Washington 13 years ago.

Dr. Jim Carbaugh of Metamora IL died on November 29. He was an active tournament player with more than 4000 masterpoints. He most recently played in the Cedar Falls IA Sectional on November 10-12.

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