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The Bridge Gazette

March 2015 Kim Howard, Editor

1520 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL. 32960

772-562-3008

www.verobridge.com

From the Bridge Coordinator’s Desk

The February Sectional Tournament was a success drawing 218.5 tables. Special thanks go to Judy Melchiorre and her hard working team including Debbie Brower, Marge Desmery, Jan Green, Dell Hatten, Mimi Klug, Jan Rusu, Arnie Summers, Peggy Wallace and Martha Willoughby. We thank all of our members who played for Silver that weekend! Mimi Klug and Martha Willoughby will also be Co-Chairing the 499er Sectional Tournament to be held at VBBC on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22. We will be offering two sessions of stratified pairs at 10 AM and 2 PM on Saturday and a play through Swiss Teams event on Sunday, March 22 beginning at 10 AM. Please volunteer to bring home baked food items. Signup sheets are available at the front table. Lunch will be included on Sunday. Organize your teams and partnerships now and join us for a great weekend. Friday, March 13 is a Charity Game benefitting Habitat for Humanity. Please join us in support of this fine organization and earn Extra Points. We offer Club Championships on March 8, 14 and 16. All of these Championships offer extra points. The Tuesday Series Game continue for all Tuesday Games in March. Bonus points are awarded to the Series winners at month end. The Unit 240 STaCs week is March 23 through March 29. All of our regularly scheduled games will be awarding silverpoints all week. Pat Forsdick has agreed to serve as Hospitality Chairperson. Pat is a long time member and plays frequently in the 499er games. She has recruited several members to assist with shopping, putting out

daily snacks, chairing tournaments cleaning up and Continued on page (3)

From the President’s desk The contractors are now working on the final stages of the roof project. We expect to be complete within the month. What needs to be completed within our basic contract is replacement of the wood around the perimeter, which is underway now, and the installation of downspouts on the east and west sides. That will ,leave us with some relatively minor projects outside the contract such as grading and replacement of eroded soil on the north side. As previously advised, we mailed a letter to our members appealing for funds. By "mailed" I mean we delivered the letters to the post office late in February. It is a mystery as to what happened to them to cause the delays experienced in their receipt by so many members. If you have not received a letter, a copy is on the bulletin board. We greatly appreciate those who have responded. Our long-time member Bob Longbine passed away in February at the age of ninety. Bob was a leader in all the effort on the part of many that went into the acquisition of the facilities that we enjoy today. Thank you, Bob, and your fellow members who made this possible.

David Garfield

The Bridge Gazette

Editor: Kim Howard Contributors for this issue: David Garfield, Leslie Phelps, Lyn Giuffridda, Kim Howard, and Martha Glassmeyer

BILL POOLE SERIES

“save these dates”

March 17th, 24th and 31st

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March 1 Stephen Coley, Thomas McAboy March 2 Jeannette Brophy, Joan Rubinstein, Gail Sloan March 4 Bill Bastian, J. Milnor March 5 Judith Park March 6 Susan Appel, Jeanne Dell, Ron Ethier, Julie Zhu, Janice Woodbury March 7 Joan Diament, James Flagg, Richard Lyden March 8 Wendy Baker, Lyn Giuffrida, Paul Quinn March 9 Bette Eile, David Jarvis March 10 Barbara Gasser March 11 John Hamill, William McMillen, Lou Steffens March 12 Richard Bettelon, Bill Coleman March 13 Maggie Eggleston, Pat Finn, Paul L’Homme March 14 Jane Coleman, Nancy Cruce, John Dobbs, Suzi Winters March 15 Joanne Dorey, Sally Holt, Gloria Sinni, Bill Stewart March 17 Jay Dolan, Yolanda Williamson March 18 Karen Adelman, Nancy Edwards, Tonia Shamoo, Jean Swindell March 19 Doris Hall, Bob Mercer, Donald Porteous, Ellen Silverstein March 21 Peggy Laurencelle, Marion Martin March 22 Dick Haverland, Sarabeth Smith March 23 Dave McNulty, Jan Pilon, Chris Talbot March 24 Geri Essig

MARCH BIRTHDAYS March 25 Carol Baxter March 26 Sheila Connors, Dee Gaddy, Norman Joost, Rennie Smith March 27 Suzanne Hessian March 28 Claudia McNulty, Kathy Voorhees March 29 Nancy Conway, Eva Gurley, Regina Rohde, Robert Middleman, Herb Wright March 30 Lelia Barnes, Carol Dolan, Bronia Jenkins, Robert Gasser, Barbara Lowry, Nancy Paul, Barbara McKelvey, Mig McKinney, Damon Martin, Helen Thurman March 31 Bill Corcoran, Nancy Garvey, Pinky Israel

Phone extensions for fast access 201 Kim Howard - Manager’s office

202 Director’s desk

203 Courtesy phone by the bookcase

204 Cashier’s desk

205 Martha Glassmeyer-Bridge Coordinator

206 Lyn Giuffrida-Education Coordinator

Card Sharks for February Martha Glassmeyer

0–5 Philip Moyer

6–20 Dewey Greger

21–50 Damon Martin

51–100 Dana Smith

101–200 Joan Henderson

201–300 John Symonds

301–400 Boots VonNostrand

401–500 Wayne Decker

501-750 John Docktor

751–1000 Joanne Matchette

1001-2500 Susan Mayo

2500+ Bob Schives

APRIL TOURNAMENT

“save these dates”

April 24, 25, & 26, 2015


Bridge Education by Lyn Giuffrida April Courses During the month of April, we are offering the following courses. Please register with Kim. * Beginning Bridge with Jane Garr Mondays & Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 starting April 6th * Supervised Play with Gail Reams Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 starting April 9th * Bridge Basics with Lyn Giuffrida Mondays & Thursdays 1:30 - 3:30 starting April 6th * Fundamental Bidding with Ron Andrews Saturdays 9:30 - 11:30 starting April 4, 11, and 18 * Declarer Play with Gail Reams Mondays 9:30 - 11:30 starting April 6th Bridge Basics (Mon/Thurs) is for advancing beginners and for players who want to review the fundamental tenants of bidding. The declarer play course is for advancing beginners and less experienced intermediate players who want to improve their play of the hand. The Saturday bidding course will cover opener and responder rebids as well as 4th suit artificial and forcing as well as new minor forcing. This course is appropriate for intermediate players. Supervised Play allows the student to practice bidding and playing hands with teacher supervision. Please see the individual flyers for full course descriptions. Pre-registration and payment are required. See Kim. We need 8 participants to hold a course. Please don't count on walking in on the first day of class without registering as the course may have been canceled. Pre-registration will help insure that the minimum enrollment is met.

Bidding Review Classes Every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 there is a bidding review class. Neither reservation or partner is required. Pick a topic you’d like to brush up on and join us for a fun morning. Each class costs $15. There will be opportunity to practice what you learn. Here are some upcoming topics: * 3/18 - Opening/Responding to Two Clubs - Gail * 3/25 - Blackwod and Gerber - Lyn * 4/1- Negative Doubles - Lyn * 4/8 - Opening One of a Suit/Rule of 20 - Gail * 4/15 - Opening NT/Standard Responses - Lyn

Beginners’ Corner Bids that you may think are forcing, but they are not! Opener Responder Opener Responder (1) 1♥ 1♠ (2) 1♦ 1♥ 3♠ 2♣ 3♥ (3) 1♥ 1♠ (4) 1♥ 1♠ 2♦ 3♥

(1) Opener promises 4 spades and 16 points. Responder may pass (2) Responder promises 6 hearts and 11 points. Opener may pass. (3) Opener's range is 12 to 18. A new suit by opener that is not a jump shift or a reverse is not forcing. (4) Opener promises 6 hearts and 16 points. Responder may pass

9 A.M. FRIDAY STUDENT GAME

A brief lesson and at a somewhat slower pace makes this a great game for students or those who want to give duplicate bridge a try. The session begins at 9 a.m. with a brief lesson before the game. The fee is $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers.

9 A.M. TUESDAY STUDENT GAME A brief lesson and at a somewhat slower pace makes this a great game for students or those who want to give duplicate bridge a try. The session begins at 9 a.m. with a brief lesson before the game. The fee is $10 And is held at the Indian River Shores Community Center.

Free Lesson and Open House We need your help! Please tell your friends about the free bridge lesson we're offering on Tuesday, March 31st from 9:30 to 11:30. There will be one class for people who have never played and another for those who have played bridge. Refreshments will be served. These events help to grow our club and our education program. Please tell your friends.

Mentor/Mentee Championship Game The final game of the mentoring program, the championship game, will be held on Thursday, April 2nd. If you have played at least three times with your mentor/mentee, you are eligible to play in this game. Please indicate on the sign up sheets that you will be playing in the Championship.


CLUB STATS FOR FEBRUARY 15’ Total Tables 1244 Black Masterpoints 2197.72 Red Masterpoints 8.98 Total Points 2206.70

ABC CLUB FOR February 15’ Kim Howard

Congratulations to the following C players ho came in first in all strata (C, B, A) in an open game during February: February 2 Pamela Lane & Marila Beatty February 3 Don & Cherie Everett February 4 Ginny Hall & Sharon Cruickshank February 5 Selwyn Kossuth & Seth Milliken Roberta Slyvia & Ray Columbaro February 6 Peggy Laurencelle & Wayne Decker Carol Critchell & Barbara Cook February 9 Helen Boom & Vinny West Marcelle & James Davidson February 10 Bob Pegg & Christine Fletcher Chuck & Jackie Adams Ann Veghte & Margot Woodwell Mary Sullivan & Wendy Stowe February 12 Jean MacDonald & Nancy Rane February 18 Mike Baker & Jody Connors Sara Stoll & Dona Brookreson February 19 David LeBar & Maria Malloy February 20 Selwyn Kossuth & Bill Friesell February 24 Shirley Davies & Grace Hay February 27 Al Nicholson & Ron Ethier February 28 Ann & Richard Bottelli Helga Woodard & Gloria Sinni Kathleen Catanzaro & Polly Swiftney Ginny Hall & Sharon Cruickshank

Ace of Clubs and Mini-McKenney Leslie Phelps

Here are the Ace of Clubs ACBL nationwide (not Unit) standings of our members for points earned at the club level through November 2014 for the top 30 in each division. Our club should be proud of the fine accomplishments of these members:

MP Level

ACBL-Wide Rank

Ace of Clubs VBBC Member

MP thru Jan 15

50-100 18th 26th

Richard Dillon Douglas Eli

10 9

200-300

5th

Boots VanNostrand 16

2500-5000

27th Bob Shives 31

ACBL-wide Master Point

MP Level ACBL-Wide Rank

Mini-McKenney VBBC Member

MP thru Jan 2015

N/A

Billy Miller The final celebrity speaker for the year was Dear Billy who helped us simplify the squeeze process and gave us great tips on improving our bidding, defense, and play. He was informative and entertaining and well received by his audience. A big thanks to Marge Desmery for preparing the food and to Boots VanNostrand and Thereca Large for helping in the kitchen. Ron Andrews helped with the technical issues, and Dick Tompkins and Jane Garr were all around help. Erica Artus conducted a phone campaign and Kim Howard helped by sending out email.

February Rank Changes Junior Master: Beverly Cambron, Marianne Doherty, Wickie Jett, Marilyn Friedwald, Virginia Hoynes, Carol Koppel, Norman Rickard Club Master: Hugh Beath, Peg Callinan, Beatriz Marriott, Bob Pegg, Leigh Wilbur Sectional Master: Stan Allen, Robert Horak, Sarita Johnson


Visit our web site at:

www.verobridge.com • for daily game results • for tournament schedules • to locate a member’s e-mail address

RUTH REISS BARRETT Ruth Reiss Barrett, 84,

of Vero Beach, FL and Little Silver, NJ died on

Friday, February 27 surrounded by her loving

husband and children in Vero Beach. She was born

and raised in NYC and Deal, NJ, attended Sacred

Heart School, Manhattan and Marymount College,

Tarrytown, NY. After college Ruth settled in

Rumson NJ to raise her four children. She was a

communicant of The Church Of The Nativity in

Fair Haven, NJ. Ruth's greatest passions were a

challenging game of competitive bridge and her

many friends. She was also an avid golfer being a

member Rumson Country Club and Bent Pine

Country Club Vero Beach. In addition, Ruth enjoyed

being a long time member of Seabright Beach Club

where she was often spotted in deep concentration

at the bridge tables contemplating her next bid.. A

wake will be held March 18 at Thompson's Memorial

Home, Red Bank NJ from 3PM TO 6PM. The

funeral will be held March 19 at Church Of The

Nativity, Fair Haven, NJ at 11:00AM. A reception

will be held at Rumson Country Club, Rumson, NJ

at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent

to The Mental Health Association of Monmouth

County, 119 Ave of the Commons, Suite 5,

Shrewsbury, NJ 07702. Condolences may be made at

www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.

S. SIDNEY STEIN Age 91, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on March 2, 2015. Service Information: A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Sidney Stein will begin at 10 AM, Friday, March 6, 2015 at The First Presbyterian Church in Vero Beach. Contribution: Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association

ROBERT FRANK LONGBINE Robert Frank Longbine, 90, of Vero Beach, FL passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Indian River Medical Center. Bob was born on September 13, 1924 in Rochester, NY to Edward and Loretta Long-bine. He graduated from Irondequoit High School in 1942 where he was the President of the student body, a member of the National Honor Society, and captained numerous sports teams. He went on to attend Syracuse University for one year on a football scholarship then transferred to and graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as part of a Navy

training program. After graduation, he was commissioned and served in the US Navy during World War II. Later, he was recalled during the Korean Conflict where he served as a cryptographer in Washington, DC. His career was in the pulp and paper industry where he started as a Paper Production Manager, then held various positions, which culminated in being named President, COO and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Champion International. Bob served on numerous corporate boards, community boards and advisory councils. After retirement in 1987, Bob and his wife, Jerry, settled at John's Island in Vero Beach. He continued his love of golf (having played since he was 10) and riding his horses. In addition, Bob was an avid duplicate bridge player and an active member in the Vero Beach Bridge Center. He was also a member of The First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach. Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Geraldine H. Longbine in 2013, his parents and three siblings. He is survived by his daughters, 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob had a stellar career, but his real legacy was his genuine love of family and friends. He made a lasting impression on everyone he met because he took a sincere interest in all of them. He championed education and encouraged not only his progeny, but all youth to develop their talents. He was straightforward, kind, generous, had a wonderful sense of humor and could capture an audience recounting his life experiences - truly epitomized "the greatest generation." A celebration of Bob's life will take place at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 18, 2015 in the Sanctuary at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach. n lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, 520 Royal Palm Boulevard, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Arrangements are entrusted to Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home


70 percenters for February 14’ Congratulations to the following who achieved 70

percent or more games in February: 2/3 John Dobbs & Fred Kasten 70.83% 2/6 Shirley Powers & Barbara Mercer 70.20% Carol Davis & Claire Maher 71.00% 2/12 Judy Kane & Susan Mayo 72.69% Bob Flynn Y Bill Segar 73.38% John Garrison Y Gary Hall 72.54% 2/13 John Brady & Candace Griffey 70.43% Patricia & Adman Dovell 77.13% 2/14 Ellie Hanlon & Mary Savko 70.38% 2/16 Susan Mayo & Kathy Baum 73.00% 2/17 Sara Smith & Barbara Saunders 85.17% 2/20 Les Philips & Caroline Voorhees 70.00% Beth Sterritt & Judy Whittaker 71.43% Candace & Larry Griffey 70.05% 2/23 Judy Balph & Bob Flynn 71.06% 2/24 Anita Bull & Pamela Rabb 74.17% 2/26 Rob Colton & Celia Phillips 70.37% George & Jill Bleskachek 71.18% Ron Andrews & Bill Poole 72.29%

We ♥ Our ♣!

From the Bridge Coordinator’s Desk helping with Special Events. This is a huge job and we are grateful to Pat and our many volunteers for their service to the VBBC in this important effort. Marge Desmery, the longtime heart of Hospitality, is working with Pat and others to assure our continuing success. Bill Poole is graciously offering a series of three lectures on Tuesday, March 17th, March 24th, and March 31st. All of the two hour lessons begin at 9:30 AM. There will be a continental breakfast beginning at 9AM for all participants. The three lectures are $50 and each individual session is $20. All proceeds from Bill’s lectures benefit the VBBC. This is the third year that Bill has donated his time and expertise with this very popular well attended Series. We thank Bill, as always for his generosity. Sign up with Kim in the office.

placed and making impossible contracts using a bit of trickery. Join Bill as he presents a large number of hands and methodically describes the logic that Sherlock Holmes would use to make the winning play. All series attendees will receive a personalized Sherlock Holmes declarer certificate. The cost of all three lectures is $50, if preregistered. Each separate two hour lecture costs $20. Please sign-up now on the sheets provided at the club or notify Kim. As you may know, Bill donates all of his proceeds from his lecture series back to the club. By attending you will significantly improve your game, win more master points, help the club financially, and have fun. Don't let you and your partners be left behind as you see your fellow players, who attended this series, start winning more often. For those of you who may not know Bill, he is one of VBBC'S top players and a diamond life master. He has conducted bridge lectures on over 125 cruises worldwide, at ACBL regionals, and at many bridge clubs and country clubs. Bill has previously given two very well attended and received lecture series on bidding tips at VBBC.

VBBC GUEST LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS

"HOW TO BECOME SHERLOCK HOLMES AS

A DECLARER"

(ART OF "SEEING" DEFENDERS' CARDS BY

BILL POOLE) VBBC is proud to offer this very unique, highly informative, and interesting new lecture series by one of our most popular lecturers, Bill Poole. The series was designed specifically for VBBC and will be given for the first time to our members. It will consist of three, two hour long lectures on Tuesday mornings March 17, 24, and 31 from 9:30 to 11:30 am. A complimentary continental breakfast will precede the classes. This unique series of insider declarer tips and insights is designed for intermediate and advanced players who want to understand why top players often seem to play as if they can "see" all the cards. You will be shown that there exists a vast amount of clues (information) that are just waiting for you to recognize and apply that will allow you to determine which opponent holds the missing critical cards. Many examples of deductive reasoning are illustrated to transform your guesses into certainties. Imagine how much easier it will be to play a hand when you can "see" the opponents cards. Several little known winning declarer techniques are included. Additionally, pointers are shown on how to play a hand when critical cards are unfavorably



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