Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope you got a chance to play at the Carson City Sectional. The top 10- masterpoint winners from Unit 473 were: Paul Blumberg, Jim Paschal, Nels Erickson, Conrad Evans, Donna Deroos, Sharon Bahry, Matt Kofsky, Charlotte Falk, Rich Scoggin and Mark Lundblad.
Out and About: Cora Robey played a session at the Carson City Sectional. Kathy Lane, Cynthia Swezey, Rene Reid and Jeannene LaVitre are back from a trip to Sedona. Conrad and I are back from a cruise to Hawaii. Jennifer Pereos and Brad Tretten were spotted playing at the club recently.
Disabled list: Carol Burton has been ailing. Carol does not want phone calls but cards can be sent to her at PO Box 105 Virginia City, NV 89440-0105. Also during October, Gil Rameriz, Rich Scoggin and Joyce Remsen were all not at their tip-top shape. A get well wish goes out to all unit members who are under the weather.
New member: This month the Unit has one new member, Bill Jones. Welcome Bill.
ELECTION RESULTS: As there were only 3 volunteers as candidates for the board, the board has appointed the 3 candidates to fill the spots left vacant by the outgoing board members. Congratulations to Cherri Ross, John Swanson, and Richard Michelsen.
BIG GAME: No games over 70 percent to report this month although some pairs were close.
BREAKING NEWS: Effective November 7th, Grace Martin will direct the Monday games. Grace intends to work hard at promoting the game so let’s all get out there and support her.
The Annual Holiday Party is Sunday, December 11th at the Nugget Resort and Casino. The no host cash bar opens at 5:00 pm and the sit-down dinner starts at 5:30 pm. There are 2 choices for the entrée either: Grilled Chicken Breast with Marengo Rice Pilaf or Roasted Pork Loin with Cranberry Mango Chutney and Garlic Mashed Potatoes. The rest of the meal is Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons, Seasonal Fresh Vegetables, Bakery Fresh Rolls and Sweet Butter. Chocolate Cake and Coffee (Regular and Decaf) and Tea will also be served. Tickets are $10.00 for Unit members, $15.00 for non-Unit members/the first guest and $25.00 for each additional guest. You can buy tickets from any board member. Buy your tickets early as we need a head count and entrée selection by December 6th.
The October Unit game was held on October 23rd. First overall in A were Satish Gupta and Joyce Remsen. In 2nd were Charlotte Falk and Richard Schiveley. In 3rd were David Weinberg and Richard Michelsen. In 4th were Carol Barr and Kaz Nojima. In 5th were Linda Averett and Mark Lundblad. In Flight B, George Petersen and Joyce Brush were in 3rd place. Cathy Johnson and Maria Johnson were 4th.
The charity game on October 25th was won by Cynthia Swezey and Rene Reid.
The club membership game on October 12th was won by Rich Scoggin and Jim Paschal.
There were 7 club appreciation games during October. The game on October 2nd was won by Sharon Bahry and Eunice Parent. The game on October 11th was won by Bobbi Kornbluth and Rick Weiss.
The game on October 13th was won by Sybil Lucks and Eileen McCleary. The game on October 15th was won by Conrad Evans and David Weinberg. The game on October 15th was won by Sheila Wimer and Paul Nagel. The game on October 22nd was won by Carisse Gafni and June Lucas. The game on October 28th was won by Irene Harlow and Jack Barney.
The Unit had several rank changes during the last month. Mikael Schwimmer became a Club Master. Wayne Sourwine became a NABC Master. David Weinberg and Henry Harris became the Unit’s two newest Life Masters. Congratulations to all.
Mark your calendars: The regular Unit game December is on December 11 at 1:15 p.m. (prior to the annual holiday party).
