The mission of the ACBL is to serve the bridge-related interests of its members and to promote and sustain the game of bridge.
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 The Game that Gives - April is Charity Month
Each sanctioned game held during April may be considered a Charity Club Championship. The masterpoint awards are 100% sectional rating. Clubs are charged an extra dollar per person per game. These games support the ACBL Charity Foundation, Canadian Bridge Federation Charitable Fund or local charities. Questions? Contact Charity
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 Try Something Different
If you have been advertising your bridge classes in the standard sections of the newspaper (i.e. Lifestyles) with little or no response, try advertising in the dining section or the movie section. We have had some very positive feedback from teachers and clubs that have tried this. And don’t forget to use the Cooperative Advertising Program (CAP) to get more out of your advertising budget. Read more about the CAP here.
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 New Member Newsletter
ACBL is launching a quarterly newsletter for new members starting this year – 2008. The first issue of the New Member newsletter is scheduled to be mailed early in April to the people who joined the ACBL between January 1 and March 31, 2008. This group will receive its second issue in early July when the second group of new members (those who joined April 1 through June 30, 2008) will receive their first issue. And so it will continue. We are very excited about this new publication and hope it will make it easier for our new members to learn more about the ACBL and to become comfortable as a part of ACBL's family. |
 King and Queen of Bridge Competition
If your unit has a possible candidate for this competition, you can generate some publicity and piggyback other unit bridge activities. Read more...
The royal title and a $1000 scholarship are presented to an ACBL member who is a graduating high school senior and has been cited for outstanding tournament performances plus recreational, administrative and promotional activities related to bridge. The award is presented by the ACBL Educational Foundation, which administers the scholarships established by Homer Shoop
If you are a graduating high school senior and an ACBL member who plays and promotes bridge, you may become the 2008 King or Queen of Bridge. The 36th monarch will join some prestigious previous winners who include:Jeff Meckstroth, Bobby Levin, Warren Spector, Steve Weinstein, Martha (Benson) Katz, Regina Barnes and Erin Anderson.
To enter the contest, e-mail your personal information and qualifications, along with the name of your school, the school principal, the school address and phone number to Education before May 15.
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 We Need Your E-mail Address
Club Managers and Owners, the North American Pairs – NAP club qualifying begins June 1, 2008. This year the ACBL plans to e-mail NAP game material to all interested participants. Update your e-mail address to ensure delivery of these materials - go to MyACBL The ACBL continues to find ways to use e-mail in distributing information to our members. Please get e-mail addresses from the new members you recruit so they will be on our mailing list |
 Register Online for These Special Events
The Worldwide Bridge Contest sponsored by the WBF will be held on June 6 and 7. These contests are scored across the world using the Internet to determine an overall winner. In addition, players receive souvenir booklets containing Eric Kokish's excellent commentary. The Friday evening and Saturday afternoon games are separate events. For more information, please contact Special Events or register online. |
 First Youth NABC July 3-6, 2008
The inaugural Youth North American Bridge Championships in Atlanta will offer plenty of playing opportunities for children and adults. To read more and learn how to register, go to the Youth NABC web site. |
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