Honoring Goodwill Members
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Volume 60, Number 5 Daily Bulletin 60th Spring North American Bridge Championships [email protected] Editors: Paul Linxwiler and Chip Dombrowski Honoring Goodwill members Members of the Aileen Osofsky Goodwill Committee applaud the presentation of the Goodwill Member of the Year award Bill Marshall and David Hampton won the to Eldon Leventritt Silver Ribbon Pairs. Clayman. Hampton, Marshall are Fostering a positive environment in the playing Even the guest of honor, Goodwill Member Silver Ribbon winners area isn’t a job for one person. Though the Aileen of the Year Eldon Clayman, got in on the act. David Hampton and Bill Marshall of Tulsa Osofosky Goodwill Committee reception is held “Probably all of you deserve this type of award,” OK held onto their lead in the qualifying round to primarily to honor the recipients of two annual he said. win the Leventritt Silver Ribbon Pairs. They were awards, most of the praise in the speakers’ brief The other award, Nadine Wood Volunteer of nearly two-thirds of a board ahead of the runners- speeches went to the crowd of committee members the Year, was presented by 2016 ACBL President up from the Portland OR area, Don Lowry and Hal in attendance. Ken Monzingo to Nancy Erickson. Though Montgomery. Robert Hartman, the ACBL’s chief executive, Monzingo traveled all over the continent during his It is the first NABC win for both, though began the theme: “You are what the ACBL is all year as president and met many wonderful people, Marshall has won several Mexican national events about: Kindness at the table.” when it came to selecting someone for the award, and played in the Bermuda Bowl for Mexico. District 15 Director Phyllis Harlan told the no one could compete with someone in his own The pair practically coasted through the committee, “You all set the standard for behavior event with high scores in each session: 64.12% throughout all of ACBL.” continued on page 5 and 66.31% in Sunday’s qualifying sessions, and continued on page 5 NAP C crown goes Dramatic opening round to District 12 duo Capitalizing on a strong first final session, in Vanderbilt Detroit-area players Yanping Zhang and Henry Monday’s first round in the Vanderbilt Zhang won the President’s Cup North American Knockout Teams was marked by several notable Pairs Flight C by a single matchpoint. The winners upsets and close calls for the higher-seeded teams. represent District 12. The biggest upset of the day: The No. 3 seed In second were John Hindle and Jeff Gosman led by Marty Fleisher was ousted by the No. 62 of Winnipeg MB representing District 2. seed, the all-India squad captained by Kirubakara Yanping Zhang and Henry Zhang – not related Moorthy, 104-94. Next, the No. 13 seed – Barbara – are coworkers at a mechanical engineering Sonsini and company – lost to the No. 52 seed led firm. They scored 66.08% in the first final session by Kevin Collins, 156-104. Also, Alex Kolesnik’s and 60.02% in the second to finish with 869.85 team, the No. 48 seed, defeated the No. 17 seed led Murat Veysoglu and Kevin Lane of District 23 matchpoints (including their carryover). Runners- by Mike Levine, 99-71. won the Golder North American Pairs Flight B. up Hindle and Gosman finished with 868.95. Lou Ann O’Rourke’s No. 22-seeded squad District 23 pair This is the second time the winners, who exited the event when they lost by a single IMP have been playing together for three years, have to the Canadian team led by Nader Hanna, the 43 grabs NAP B title represented D12 in the NAP Flight C. They also seed, 100-99. And Eric Leong’s team – the 41 seed District 23’s Murat Veysoglu and Kevin Lane played in last year’s Spring NABC in Reno. — defeated Jeff Wolfson’s No. 24 seeded squad, barely qualified for the final of the Golder North 148-132. American Pairs Flight B – they were 50th of 52 Chen Zhao (who won the IMP Pairs on pairs – but they hit their stride in yesterday’s two- Saturday) captained the No. 40 seed that beat Rose session event to win the contest by a third of a Meltzer’s No. 25 seed, 95-62. board. In the close-call department, Paul Street (No. Veysoglu, of Cypress CA, and Lane, of 15) rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Nicolas Long Beach CA, scored 63.08% in the first final Lhuissier (No. 50) 123-114 after trailing by 32 session and 58.77% in the second to finish eight IMPs in the third quarter. Likewise, Hemant Lall’s matchpoints ahead (top = 25) of runners-up Bob team (No. 21) had to overcome a 16-IMP deficit Enenstein of Los Altos CA and Alan Wood of San continued on page 7 Jose CA representing District 21. Veysoglu, an engineer at Boeing, has 0-10,000 KO in QF round previously finished second in the NAP Flight C Sixteen squads entered the NABC 0-10,000 in 2010. Lane, who represents D23 on the ACBL Knockout Teams on Monday, and the eight winners Board of Directors, won the 0-1500 Mini-Spingold of yesterday’s action will play today. See the in 2014 and was second in the Grand National bracket sheet on pg. 13. Teams Flight C in 2007. Yanping Zhang and Henry Zhang of District 12 The winners have been playing actively won the President’s Cup North American Pairs together for the past year. Flight C. Goodwill Message At the table, set the tone: When you are nice, others will follow suit. ATTENDANCE through Monday 4129.5 tables Sandy DeMartino, Chair Aileen Osofsky ACBL Goodwill Committee Page 2 Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Daily Bulletin SPECIAL EVENTS MEETINGS / SEMINARS / RECEPTIONS Tuesday, March 14 Wednesday, March 15 9 am-Noon Club Director Refresher Course. A continuing education 9 am-Noon Club Director Refresher Course, session 2. A continuing course for club directors to increase their skills. Participants education course for club directors to increase their skills. must attend both sessions. Fee: $15 covers both days. Sign Participants must attend both sessions. Fee: $15 covers both up at the door. (Chouteau B, Mezzanine, Sheraton) days. (Chouteau B, Mezzanine, Sheraton) CELEBRITY SPEAKER PROGRAM Don’t miss these free lectures by some of the best-known players in the Wednesday, March 15 game! Talks will be held in the Grand Ballroom at the Sheraton. 9:15 a.m. Lisa Berkowitz Playing to Trick One 6:45 p.m. GS Jade Barrett How to Beat Everyone Tuesday, March 14 Thursday, March 16 9:15 a.m. Harriette Buckman Rights and Responsibilities 9:15 a.m. Hank Meyer When to Draw Trumps 6:45 p.m. Jeff Hand Play these Trump Contracts 6:45 p.m. Donna Compton Dummy’s Secrets HOSPITALITY Food will be served nightly following the evening session, at both the Westin outside the Century Ballroom and The Terrace at the Sheraton. Tonight’s special is breakfast burritos. Vendors in the Sheraton Vendors for the Spring NABC in KC – such as Food and drink the bookseller and clothes seller – are located in the specials in the Sheraton in the Exhibit Hall (Mezzanine). Westin and Sheraton MILANO Parking discounts Daily Blue Plate Specials and Italian Discounted daily parking tickets are available Buffet: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. featuring a build-your- for $10 at the Prizes and Parking desk located at own salad bar and pasta bar, pizza bar and a the Sheraton, mezzanine level (same level as The variety of Italian classics. Link sky bridge). These must be purchased after Happy Hour at Milano from 4:30 to 6:30 entering the self-parking at p.m. Sunday through Friday. either property and prior to departure. They are only good BRASSERIE on the day of purchase. Breakfast Buffet. Daily from 6:30 a.m. to 1 Through Saturday, March 18, the parking desk p.m. will be open beginning at 8:30 a.m., noon, 2:30 and Dinner Specials just for bridge players: 6:30 p.m. until the start of session at 10 a.m., 1, 3 Friday-Monday and other specials Tuesday- and 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, March 19, hours are 9 Thursday. to 11 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Check the Daily SPECTATORS Bulletin for changes. Breakfast Buffet. Daily from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cheer on your favorite teams during Transportation assistance March Madness on one of our 12 big-screen For wheelchair users, a shuttle is available televisions in Spectators. from the either the Westin or Sheraton to locations Happy Hour: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday- within a 1 mile radius, including Union Station, the Friday. World War I Museum and nearby restaurants such as Lidia’s, Jack Stack Barbecue, etc. The service is available from 3 to 10 p.m. Guests can request a ride from a valet attendant outside either hotel. Bridge Bucks New venue for and Check Cashing The Bridge Bucks/Check Cashing Desk will concessions in the Westin be open daily from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the Sheraton The concession stand in the Westin has (mezzanine level, near the Registration Desk, relocated to the Garden Terrace level (in front of where the walkway to the Westin is located). the waterfall), just a short escalator ride from their The Bridge Bucks/Check Cashing Desk will be original location.