The top Unit 473 masterpoint winners from the April Showers Sectional were: Dan Green, Conrad Evans, Steve Print, David Weinberg, Gil Ramirez, Kathy Lane, Jackie Chandler, Linda Averett, Neal Moore, and Joyce Remsen. The table count was up 3.5 tables from the same time last year. Thanks to everybody who played for making the tournament a success.
OUT and ABOUT: Cathy Johnson is back from Hawaii. Also welcome back to our snowbirds who have been returning in droves.
DISABLED LIST: I haven’t heard of any new issues so if I missed anybody, get well soon.
NEW MEMBERS: This month the unit has 4 new members: welcome to Carson Buxton, Paul Ferber, Caryl Saunders and Matt Oakley. Welcome all.
MILESTONE ACHIEVEMENT: Congratulations to Marja Marting on becoming a US citizen.
BIG GAME: Luke Wooden and Cora Robey had a 72.45% game on April 23rd. Congratulations.
SIERRA CANYON BRIDGE: At least 14 Sierra Canyon bridge club members played in the Reno April Showers Sectional and 10 earned masterpoints. Kairong and Richard Michelsen were the leading master point earners in April winning 2.56 masterpoints.
RENO YOUTH BRIDGE: Reno Youth Bridge (RYB) fielded a team for the four morning rounds of the Swiss teams at the sectional. The team of Henry Weisberg, Tyler Hart, Sarah MacHarg and Matt Oakley played fearlessly against teams with many thousands more masterpoints than them and earned .65 masterpoints for their efforts.
RYB held their spring tournament at the Nugget on April 27th. There were two divisions. The High School division was won by the team of Preston Latham, Joseph Magana, Giovanney Zuniga and Erin Walsh representing the Academy of Arts, Careers, and Technology (AACT). The Middle School division was won by the team of Zachary Foster, Davis Troyer, Andrew Wischer and Joseph Hogan from Yvonne Shaw Middle School.
UNIT GAME: The April unit game was held on April 28th. There were 10 tables. In 1st place were Charlotte Falk and Richard Schiveley. In 2nd place were Tom Howell and Paul Blumberg. In 3rd place were Neal Moore and Gil Ramirez. In 4th place were Bud Brewer and Satish Gupta. In 5th place were Mark Lundblad and Richard Michelsen. In 6th place were Shirley Mazolewski and Nancy Blackwell.
There were a number of charity games during the month. The winners of the April 3rd game were Lorita Spalding and Kathy Lane. The winners of the April 5rd game were Lin Goldstein and Satish Gupta. The winners of the April 6th game were Kathy Lane and David Weinberg. The winners of the April 11th game were Sybil Lucks and Kathy Evans. The winners of the April 14th game were Charlotte Falk and Lin Goldstein. The winners of the April 22nd game were Mel Edelblute and Virginia Jensen. There was a tie for first in the “Eight is Enough’ team game on April 30th between the team of Dave Dickey, Don Parsons, Al Walker and Gary Nitzberg and the team of Frances and Lars Bruun-Anderson, Bud Brewer and Cindy Turner.
RANK CHANGES: This month 96 year old, Joel Vinton became a Junior Master. Congratulations Joel.
NEXT UNIT GAME: The regular Unit game in May is on May 26th at 1:15 p.m.
13 May
May Forum Article
10 May
Minutes of Unit 473 Board Meeting, May 4, 2013
Present: Cherri Ross, David Weinberg, Mark Lundblad, Cathy Johnson, Dave Dickey, Richard Michelsen, Cynthia Swezey.
Guests: Kathy Lane Absent: Don Parsons, John Swanson.
The minutes for the March 2, 2013 meeting were approved electronically. Treasurer’s Report was received and approved by unanimous vote. The April tournament was profitable. A check reimbursing Kathy Johnson for expenses while representing Unit 473 at the ACBL Unit 21 meeting in February was approved. Membership did not report. Hospitality reviewed the NLM tournament being held May 18 and 19 and referenced a signup list for snacks. A discussion about that followed. Sunshine reported a card was sent to Maria Johnson. There was no President’s Report.
New Business
1. Review of April Sectional Tournament – The venue and cost of the tournament were discussed. The following recommendations will be implemented at the August sectional: knock outs will be eliminated; the Swiss team play will eliminate the NLM session but will accommodate single session play. The dealing machine will be kept at the location of the tournament to facilitate use. The Reno Youth Bridge and Unit 473 will share the cost of the Youth Bridge participants to encourage their attendance. Future locations were discussed and suggestions were made.
2. Funding for Forum Ad for August 2013 Sectional – It was moved, seconded, and passed by unanimous vote to fund ads in The Forum for the specified sectional.
3. Approve 2014 Sectional Dates and Location – Tentative dates of April 23 though 27, and August 6 through 10th or August 20 through 24 were selected to gain approval from the ACBL Coordinator. Richard will be responsible for that approval and then a location will be sought.
4. June 1, 2013 District 21 Board Meeting – Several possible representatives were suggested and Richard will check on availability.
5. World Youth Open Bridge Championships – Tyler Hart, a member of Reno Youth Bridge, will be attending the 2013 Summer NABC in Atlanta, GA. It was moved, seconded, and passed by unanimous vote to contribute $100 to assist in his expenses so that he could attend.
Next Board Meeting: June 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
12 Apr
April Forum Article
By the time you get this in the mail, the April Showers Sectional will be over. I will report next month on the top masterpoint winners.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Bridge-4-Fun will be closed May 18th and 19th. The Center is the playing site for the Sheila Wimer Non Life Master Tournament. There will be single session pairs events at 10 am and 3 pm on Saturday and 4 round Swiss on Sunday at 1:30 pm. Coffee and snacks will be provided. All non-life masters with less than 500 masterpoints are encouraged to play. Come out and win some silver.
OUT and ABOUT: Roni Maktenieks is back from visiting family in Germany. Paul Blumberg is back from his most recent globetrotting adventure.
DISABLED LIST: I haven’t heard of any new issues so if I missed anybody, get well soon.
NEW MEMBERS: This month the unit has 3 new members: welcome to Marja Marting, Donna Porria and Pedro Rodrigues. Welcome all.
BIG GAME: There seems to be a pattern going on here; big games one month, none the next month. This month there was 3 big games. Richard Scoggin and Sharon Bahry had a 82.50% game on March 20th (no that is not a typo). Tom Howell and Sharon Bahry had a 70.37% game on March 16th. Lin Goldstein and Satish Gupta had a 72.75% game on March 29th. Congratulations to all and double congrats to Sharon.
SIERRA CANYON BRIDGE: Happy anniversary! The Sierra Canyon Bridge Club celebrated its second anniversary as a sanctioned club in March. Over the past two years, 21 of their players have joined the ACBL. The ACBL sanctioned Monday game is restricted to Sierra Canyon residents and invited guests. Residents usually progress from the Tuesday morning party bridge game to a non-sanctioned duplicate game on Friday afternoons to the sanctioned game. Kairong and Richard Michelsen were the leading master point earners in March winning 1.68 masterpoints.
IDITAROD CONNECTION: If you remember, this time last year I reported that Eunice Parent’s nephew, Dallas Seavey, had become the youngest winner of the Iditarod (the nearly 1000 mile sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome). Last year, Dallas beat out his dad (Mitch) who was 7th and his grandfather (Dan) who was 51st. This year, dad, Mitch won the Iditarod (his second, he also won it in 2004) and his son, Dallas, placed 4th. Wow, can’t wait for next year.
WEDDING BELLS: Lin Goldstein married his fiancée, Linda Power on Saturday, April 20th. Join the new Mr. and Mrs. Gold in celebrating their marriage after the bridge game (4:30ish) on Sunday, May 5th at Bridge-4-Fun. Cake and drinks provided. Bring your favorite appetizer to share.
UNIT GAME: The March unit game was held on March 24th. There were 12 tables. In 1st place were Mark Lundblad and Richard Michelsen. In 2nd place were Lin Goldstein and Dan Green. In 3rd place were Linda Averett and Kathy Evans. In 4th place were Gil Ramirez and Neal Moore. In 5th place were David Weinberg and Conrad Evans. In 6th place were Dave Dickey and Don Parsons.
The winners of the “Eight is Enough’ team game on March 26th were Joyce Remsen, Dave Dickey, Evie Almeleh and Don Parsons.
There were a couple of special unit games held during March. The winners of the March 7th game were Bud Brewer and Satish Gupta. The winners of the March 19th game were Marilyn Drendel and Robert Buchanan.
The winners of the charity game on March 5th were Dave Dickey and Don Parsons. The winners of the Senior Game on March 4th were Carol Barr and Barbara Chism.
RANK CHANGES: This month has several rank changes. Eleanor Waldren became a Club Master. Don Parsons became a NABC Master. Cathy Johnson became a Life Master. Cora Robey became a Silver Life Master Congratulations to all.
NEXT UNIT GAME: The regular Unit game in April is on April 28th at 1:15 p.m.
13 Mar
March Forum Article
By the time you get this in the mail, Saint Patrick’s Day will have come and gone. I hope you all had a fine Irish holiday. Mark your calendars, Bridge-4-Fun will be closed April 17-21 to allow unit members to play in the April Showers sectional at Boomtown. Hope to see you all there.
OUT and ABOUT: Hawaii was a popular destination for unit members this month. Satish Gupta (Maui) and Cynthia Swezey (Kauai) flew over and a group from Sierra Canyon Bridge (Mike and Sharon Slattery, Suzanne and Bill Jones, and John and Linda Swanson) cruised over enjoying a bridge lecture and bridge game on sea days. Eunice Parent is back from Mexico. Nancy Blackwell is back from the Southeast United States including a trip to Mardi Gras.
DISABLED LIST: I haven’t heard of any new issues so if I missed anybody, get well soon.
NEW MEMBERS: This month the unit has 5 new members: welcome to Judy Jack, Clem Lipke, Jane Thimmesch and Barbara and Jerry Werner
BIG GAME: No bid game this month.
SIERRA CANYON BRIDGE: Jan Lynn and Bill Schoenemann were the leading master point winners for the month of February winning 2.60 masterpoints.
SPECIAL HONOR: Kaz Nojima was honored at the District 21 Board meeting for her contribution to the game of bridge. For those of you who don’t know Kaz, I will tell you a bit about her. Kaz always sets an example to others with regard to good conduct and ethical behavior. Kaz always has a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. Kaz doesn’t limit her playing to local club games; she travels to other regionals and sectionals. She regularly attends the Las Vegas and Sacramento Regionals and the Grass Valley, Chico and Carson City Sectionals.
In addition to her playing, Kaz is a tireless worker, helping out wherever help is needed. Kaz brings food to the unit games. Kaz serves as Hospitality Chairman for the Midwinter Regional (this is an event sponsored by a completely different district than the one she belongs to). The Reno Unit holds two sectionals a year and Kaz can always be counted on to work the Partnership Desk and fill in as needed. Thanks for everything, Kaz, and your award is well deserved.
FAREWELL: The unit lost Esther Brunswig on February 3rd. Esther was an avid bridge player and a key contributor in making the Greek festival a success. She will be missed.
UNIT GAME: The February unit game was held on February 24th. There were 10 tables. In 1st place were Lin Goldstein and Charlotte Falk. In 2nd place were Dan Green and Steve Print. In 3rd place were David Weinberg and Conrad Evans . In 4th place were Maria Johnson and Virginia Jensen. In 5th place were Lorita Spalding and Regina Houston. In 6th place were Rick Weiss and Kathy Evans. Richard Michelsen and Mark Lundblad were 3rd in Flight B.
There were a number of special unit games held during February. The winners of the February 8th game were Richard Reiter and Richard Belcher. The winners of the February 11th game were Lorita Spalding and Kathy Lane. The winners of the February 19th game were Linda Turner and Sal Bulkley. The winners of the February 20th game were Ed Plotsky and Rich Scoggin.
The winning team in the Junior Fund Charity Game on February 26thwere Ron Haines, Julie Cardinalli, Al Walker and Jackie Chandler. The winners of the ‘8 is Enough’ team game on February 17th were Rich Scoggin, Guy Archambault, Rick Weiss and Bobbi Kornbluth.
RANK CHANGES: This month has several rank changes. Mary Ann Wilson became a Junior Master. Barbara Chism and Patricia Eddy became Bronze Life Masters. Congratulations to all.
NEXT UNIT GAME: The regular Unit game in March is on March 24th at 1:15 p.m.
4 Mar
Minutes of Unit 473 Board Meeting, March 2, 2013
Present: Cherri Ross, David Weinberg, Mark Lundblad, Cathy Johnson, Don Parsons, Dave Dickey, Richard Michelsen.
Guests: Kathy Lane, Grace Martin. Absent: Cynthia Swezey, John Swanson.
The minutes for the January 19, 2013 meeting were approved electronically. Treasurer’s Report was received and approved by unanimous vote. A fair amount of income was offset by Liability Insurance premium due leaving the Unit with a net deficit for the period. Membership did not report. Hospitality did not report. Sunshine reported cards were sent to Mary Aaroe after surgery, Bob Mix for illness and Linda Averett with an injury. Ester Brunswig passed away and a condolence was penned on her obituary website. President’s Report discussed resolution of members’ behavior.
Old Business
1. District 21 February Meeting Report – Attended by Cathy Johnson who reported: Kaz (Nohima Kazuko) was recognized with a goodwill pin for her generous contributions to the Unit. Directors can play in the STaC games but are not eligible for rewards outside of their unit. Sixty more members are needed to qualify the District for another regional tournament. Kathy Lane suggested that offering Unit 473 memberships to Reno Youth Bridge participants might be a solution to the additional membership requirements. The subject of service dogs at tournaments will be researched and reported.
New Business
1. August 2013 Sectional Schedule – It was moved and passed by unanimous vote to approve a tournament schedule the same as the upcoming April 2013 tournament schedule. It was further moved and passed by unanimous vote to do whatever Kathy Evans did last year with regards to tournament play coupons which is to give play coupons to Unit 473 Board members, to be used only by Board members, non-transferable, equivalent to half-off for up to 10 plays. Rich Scoggins will be included and Directors will be given free plays.
Grace Martin – Discussed the recreation of the address book. A general discussion followed regarding its value to members and the cost involved in publishing it.
Richard Michelsen – Reminded us that play is available to the Board on Mondays at Sierra Canyon.
Next Board Meeting: May 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
6 Feb
February Forum Article
By the time you get this in the mail, Valentine’s Day will have come and gone. I hope you all ate a lot of chocolate.
OUT and ABOUT: Puerto Vallarta was a common destination for Kathy Lane (pool and beach trip) and Linda Averett (golf trip). Kathy and Conrad Evans are back from Palm Springs.
DISABLED LIST: I haven’t heard of any new issues so if I missed anybody, get well soon.
NEW MEMBERS: This month the unit has 5 new members: welcome to Hal and Vickie Butler, Joanie and Rob Prommel and Ron Wolfson.
BIG GAME: Rich Scoggin and Gil Ramirez had a 70.83% game on January 10th. Congrats guys.
Starting this month, I am adding a new feature called Sierra Canyon Bridge. For those who don’t know, Unit 473 has 2 bridge clubs in the unit. Bridge-4-Fun is the club on Wrondel Way and has games 7 days a week. Sierra Canyon has a restricted game (by invitation only) on Mondays.
SIERRA CANYON BRIDGE: Sharon and Lou Navin were the leading masterpoint winners in January winning masterpoints in each of the January games. Kairong and Richard Michelsen had a 70.49% game on January 28th. The Sierra Canyon Bridge Club has purchased boards for the Reno Unit’s dealing machine and will begin using the dealing machine in February for its duplicate games.
The new board elected officers at the meeting on January 19th. Richard Michelsen is President; Dave Dickey is Vice President;, Mark Lundblad is Treasurer; Cherri Ross is Secretary; Cathy Johnson is Sunshine and Membership; John Swanson is Tournament Coordinator (assisted by Don Parsons and David Weinberg); Cynthia Swezey is Hospitality, and David Weinberg is Webmaster.
The January game was held on January 27th. There were 11. tables. In 1st place were Tom Quint and Joyce Remsen. In 2nd place were Dave Dickey and Don Parsons. In 3rd place were Bob Luebkeman and Charlotte Falk. In 4th place were Gil Ramirez and Neal Moore. In 5th place were Conrad Evans and David Weinberg. In 6th place were Tom Howell and Paul Blumberg.
There were a number of club championship games held during January. The winners of the January 6th game were Donna Mcleod and Virginia Kellermeyer. The winners of the January 9th game were Ed Plotsky and June Lucas. The winners of the January 12th game were Guy Archambault and Virginia Jensen. The winners of the January 14th game were Rich Scoggin and Gil Ramirez. The winners of the January 15th game were Ed Plotsky and Grace Martin. The winners of the January 17th game were Bob Luebkeman and Charlotte Falk. The January 23rd game had a 3 way tie for first between Virginia Jensen and Bobbi Kornbluth and Rich Scoggin and Gil Ramirez and Mel Edelblute and George Petersen. he winners of the January 25th game were Sybil Lucks and Kathy Evans.
The winners of the special unit game on January 16th game were Sharon Bahry and Grace Martin. The winners of the ACBL wide International Fund Game were Rick Weiss and Mark Lundblad. The “8 Is Enough” Team game on January 29th was won by the team of Ron Haines, Donna Peel , Julie Cardinalli, and Eileen McCleary.
RANK CHANGES: This month has several rank changes. Tyler Hart (from Reno Youth Bridge) and Norma Morrison became Junior Masters. Peter Ward became a Club Master. Shirley Mazolewski became a Bronze Life Master. Congratulations to all.
NEXT UNIT GAME: The regular Unit game in March is on March 24th at 1:15 p.m.
