Special Programs and Lectures
for
Teachers and Prospective Teachers
Club Directors
Club and Unit Officials
Students and Players
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – March 16, 17, 18
CLUB DIRECTORS COURSE — Priscilla Smith
Comprehensive course that prepares candidates for directing club and bridge cruise games. Anyone interested in becoming a club director or a director aboard a cruise ship is invited to participate. Registration is $80 in advance until March 9 or $100 at the door. Registration includes instruction, study materials and the exam. Contact Joyce Stone at 901-332-5586, ext. 1337 or the Sales Department 800-264-2743 to pre-register with a credit card.
Time: 1-10 p.m. Tuesday with dinner break
9 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday with lunch and dinner breaks
9 a.m.- noon Thursday followed by lunch break and testing
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Thursday, Friday – March 18, 19
TEACHER ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (TAP) — Peg Cundiff
The ACBL’s popular 10-hour seminar for people interested in learning how to teach bridge successfully. The course features teaching techniques and course materials developed by Audrey Grant, but the teaching techniques can be used with any materials. Fee: $125.
Pre-register with Dana Norton at 901-332-5586, ext.1264 or dana.norton@acbl.org or online at TAP Signup.
Time: 1-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Thursday
9 a.m.-noon Friday
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Friday, March 19
SCHOOL BRIDGE LESSON PROGRAM
Join Charlotte Blaiss, director of junior activities, and Julie Greenberg, director of education, for an informative session on teaching in the schools and the school program funded by the ACBL and the ACBL Educational Foundation. Kitty Cooper will demonstrate the new lesson plans for school classes. Free of charge.
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
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Friday, March 19
RECEPTION FOR TEACHERS AND CLUB OFFICIALS
This is the ACBL's "thank you" reception for the teachers and club officials who work so hard to recruit and retain our members. All teachers—Accredited, Registered, Easybridge!, Certified—are welcome, along with club directors, managers and owners.
Free of charge. Time: 5-7 p.m.
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Saturday, March 20
BRIDGE TEACHERS AND BRIDGE CRUISES
Peg Cundiff , host of more than 100 bridge cruises with her husband,
Dewy, will educate you on the ins and outs of being a successful
teacher and game director on a cruise ship. An interesting morning
program for current and prospective teachers and directors.
Fee: $25 at the door.
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
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Saturday, March 20
COFFEE WITH CAROL
Join Carol Robertson, Director of Club and Member Services, and the
ACBL staff for an update on what’s new with clubs and marketing
programs. Network with other club managers and find out what happened at the Spring ACBL Board of Directors meeting.
Time: 10-11 a.m.
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Saturday, March 20
ACBLscore Q & A
If you have been using ACBLscore at your club and have questions,
meet with program developer Jim Lopushinsky, Chief Tournament
Director Rick Beye and Associate National Tournament Director
Guillermo Poplawsky. They also will show directors how to upload
scores to club web sites — it’s easy! Time: 11 a.m.-noon
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Saturday, March 20
FREE BRIDGE LESSON WITH AUDREY GRANT
Renowned teacher and author Audrey Grant offers a fun and free bridge
lesson for intermediate and newer players. The Topic: Five Commonly
Made Mistakes — and How to Fix Them. Complete with handout.
Come at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and pastry.
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
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Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21
EASYBRIDGE! ACCREDITED PRESENTERS COURSE
Marti Ronemus will present a continuing education course for
club managers and teachers working with a bridge club. Learn
some outstanding promotional ploys and a new way of getting
players into the game. Easybridge! is especially designed to grow
newcomer duplicate games. New streamlined course—4 hours.
First Session: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, March 20
Second Session: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, March 21
(Additional Easybridge! program on Tuesday morning.)
Pre-register with Dana Norton or call 901-332-5586, ext. 1264, or sign-up at the door.
Sunday, March 21
ACBLscore FOR BEGINNERS
Discover with Jim Lopushinsky how you, as a club director, can better
serve your players, produce game results more quickly and cater to
special interests and requests with the ACBL’s outstanding scoring
program. Free of charge.
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
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Sunday, March 21
BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING
All members of the ACBL Board of Governors are invited to
attend the Spring NABC meeting to hear and discuss the motions
passed by the ACBL Board of Directors.
Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon.
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Sunday, March 21
GET ONLINE WITH BRIDGE BASE
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with Fred Gitelman, the
creator of the ACBL’s Learn to Play Bridge program. Find out how
you can use this material for promotion and get a guided tour of
the Bridge Base site and its outstanding teaching features. Free of
charge. Time: 10 a.m.-noon
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Sunday, March 21
ACBL EDUCATION WORKSHOP
Unit officials, education liaisons, intermediate-newcomer coordinators,
teachers and all interested players are invited to join Director of
Education Julie Greenberg for information on ways to promote bridge
and increase participation. Learn more about the ACBL’s free Unit
Growth Program. Free of charge.
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
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Monday, March 22
GUARANTEED CLUB GROWTH AND PROSPERITY
— New
Want lots of new players? Excitement? Growth? Prosperity? Is
it time to update or reinvent your club? Bring it into the new
millennium? Come to our newest seminar conducted by Marti
Ronemus and explore four no-fail marketing strategies. Be
prepared for a hands-on workshop that will show you the way.
Fee: $25
Time: 8:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.
Pre-register with Marti: 717-699-5222 or mronemus@suscom.net
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Monday, March 22
GOODWILL COMMITTEE RECEPTION
A special event for players who work to spread goodwill as
members of the ACBL National Goodwill Committee. Interested
in learning more about the committee? Contact your district
board member.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
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Tuesday, March 23
FREE LESSON WITH AUDREY GRANT
Renowned teacher and author Audrey Grant offers a fun and free bridge
lesson for intermediate and newer players. The Topic: Four
Reasons to use Transfers — and Two Cautions. Complete with handout.
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
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Tuesday, March 23
EASYBRIDGE! ACCREDITED PRESENTERS COURSE
Marti Ronemus will present the accreditation course for
club managers and teachers working with a bridge club. Learn
some outstanding promotional ploys and a new way of getting
players into the game. Easybridge! is especially designed to grow
newcomer duplicate games. New streamlined course—4 hours (Additional program starts Saturday).
Fee: $25; $15 for optional materials.
Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Pre-register with Dana Norton or call 901-332-5586, ext. 1264, or
sign-up at the door.
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Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday – March 23, 24, 25
CLUB DIRECTORS UPDATE COURSE
Continuing education for bridge directors to increase their skills.
Certificate given for successful completion.
Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m..
Registration is $20 in advance until March 9 or $25 at the door for all
three days $10 per session for one or two sessions. To pre-register
contact Joyce Stone 901-332-5586, ext. 337, or joyce.stone@acbl.org,
or the Sales Department at 800-264-2743.
Tuesday: Ruling the Game—A review of frequent rulings
Wednesday: The Proprieties, Running a Successful Club
Dealing with Problem People
Thursday: Advanced ACBLscore
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Wednesday, Thursday, Friday — March 24, 25, 26
BETTER BRIDGE ACCREDITED TEACHER COURSE
Audrey Grant has developed a new accreditation program
recognized by the ACBL. Learn a new way to introduce bridge to
the absolute beginner and modern methods from her new Bridge
Basics. Make your students comfortable at duplicate or Internet
games. Earn your accreditation this Spring.
Fee: $25 for TAP-accredited Teachers; $75 for others.
Time: 9 a.m-noon
Pre-register with Dana Norton or call 901-332-5586, ext. 1264 or
sign up at the door.
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