Chicago Contract Bridge Association

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The electronic publication of the July_August 2009 Kibitzer is now available on the web!

Do you know someone who deserves to be honored with the CCBA Harmon Wilkes Award? Now is the time for you to nominate them.

This is the most prestigious honor that the CCBA Board of Directors awards. This award is not automatically presented each year, but only when the CCBA Board of Directors deems that there is a member that has met the following conditions:

• Observes both the laws and ethics of the game.
• Plays competitively and is always fair.
• Is gracious in victory as well as in defeat.
• Is pleasant as a partner or an opponent.
• Exhibits good manners at the bridge table and awareness that pleasure is also a purpose for playing bridge.
• Graciously abides by the ruling of the directors and does not give unsolicited lessons during the game.
• Avoids discussion of boards in the presence of new opponents.
• Refrains from intemperate drinking and has regard about personal appearance.
• Does not become angered or quarrelsome.
• Has a genuine interest in the preservation and development of bridge and the maintenance of its good reputation.

Nominations should be sent to John Vincent, 1217 N. Ridge Ave, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004. Nominations must be submitted prior to September 1, 2009.

Plan to attend Chicago’s Exciting New SummerFest Regional from July 6-12 at the DuPage Expo Center, 4050 E. Main Street, in St. Charles, IL.

Bob Young, Tournament Chairman, 847-280-1118, and his hard-working committee, have a variety of new and different concepts to make this a truly worthwhile, fun experience for players of all levels.

Angie Clark, I/N Chair, 847-272-1060, is planning a Special Charity Pro-Am Pairs on Monday afternoon (Click for more information!). Pre-registration is required. Please call either Angie or Carl Sharp, Partnership Chairman, 312-497-4277, to make your reservation. Local “pros” have volunteered their time to make this even a success. All we need is YOU!!

Angie also has other exciting plans including: a daily “Lunch and Learn” where you grab a sandwich at the snack bar and gather with others to eat your lunch while an expert speaker answers your bridge questions or offers a free lesson on a bridge related topic.

There will be a free I/N Dinner on Thursday.

After the evening session each night, the Subecks (Stan is president of District 13 and Suzi is the Daily Bulletin editor) will be available with others to answer questions on the hands you played during the day. There will be daily free lectures from the pros.

There will be a Daily Bulletin with bridge tales, results from the previous sessions, puzzles, and jokes for your amusement. All you need to do is show up and grab your copy.

Parking is free and plentiful.

Hospitality is planned nightly.

Fresh fruit every day!

Guaranteed partners

And we saved the best for last… Free Lunch for everyone in the Sunday Swiss!

Don’t miss the fun!! You told us what you wanted and we’re giving it to you in SPADES!! Please plan to attend.

The Pheasant Run Campus is beautiful… We have use of the amenities at both the Hilton and Pheasant Run… Rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn, St. Charles, are $99/night. They are new and clean and perfect. To reserve yours, call (630) 584-0700. If you prefer, you can stay at Pheasant Run for an extra $10. Rooms are limited so make your reservation early.

This awesome new playing site is only 30 miles SW. of Chicago O’Hare Airport. We will have a daily Information Booth to answer your questions on where to dine and what to do for your non-bridge playing family attendees.

See you there!!!

The finals of the 2009-2010 North American pairs will be played at the Reno Spring 2010 NABC. (Review this flyer for more detailed information.

Play in your local club games to qualify. Club qualifiers are scheduled throughout June, July and August. Check with your local club for the schedule.

First-place district winners in all flights receive $700 per person and a free entry. Second-place district winners receive $300 per person and a free entry. (Qualifies must play in the national final until elimination to receive the award).

Flight A: Wednesday, Thursday, March 10-11, 2010

Flights B and C: Saturday, Sunday, March 20-21, 2010