November 18-28, 2004 78th Fall North American Bridge Championships Daily Bulletin Orlando, Florida Volume 78, Number 5 Tuesday, November 23, 2004 Editors: Brent Manley and Henry Francis Winners of the Victor Mitchell Open Board-a- Match Teams: seated, Peter Bertheau, Christal Henner-Welland, Fredrik Nystrom; standing, Mike Kamil, Fulvio Fantoni, Claudio Nunes. Aileen Osofsky congratulates Zeke Jabbour. Goodwill honors Bertheau squad rides huge set to BAM win Jabbour, Mahaffey With a session to go in the Open Board-a- completed World Bridge Team Olympiad in “Good will is important,” said Zeke Jabbour as Match Teams, the sextet captained by Peter Istanbul. he was honored last night at the Goodwill Bertheau was well off the pace, lying in 22nd place. In second place was the team that included Committee get-together. “I think good will is Thanks to a massive final set – they scored 21 out Henner-Welland’s husband, Roy Welland. His crucial to the future of bridge – yes, even to the of a possible 26 – the team emerged as winners, teammates were Bjorn Fallenius, Zia Mahmood, future of the world.” Jabbour earned his kudos with edging the Roy Welland squad on the last round. Michael Rosenberg and Polish stars Adam his achievements, his personality, his goodwill. The final margin was less than half a board. Zmudzinski and Cezary Balicki. Jim Mahaffey, who has done much for the The winners are Christal Henner-Welland and With a round to go, the Welland team was in Junior program and for bridge in general, also was Mike Kamil, Swedish stars Bertheau and Fredrik first place by .30 points, just ahead of the Joe Grue honored – he was made an honorary member of the Nystrom and Fulvio Fantoni-Claudio Nunes, squad. Bertheau was in third place, .52 out of first. Goodwill Committee by Goodwill Committee members of the winning Italian team in the just- Continued on page 8 Chairman Aileen Osofsky. Committee members paid tribute to the memories of Harry Lampert and Peter Mollemet, who died recently. Malcolm Brachman, who will celebrate his 78th birthday soon, is not well, and the Jim Sternberg, center, committee has sent him a Get Well message. On a presents the Marsha May Sternberg Trophy to the much more positive not, Hugh Ross has let us know winners of the Women’s that he is doing well, although he may not return to Board-a-Match Teams named the bridge table. in his late wife’s honor. With Continued on page 4 Sternberg are, from left, Jill Levin, Debbie Rosenberg, Jordan named Goodwill JoAnna Stansby, Hansa Narasimhan, Sue Picus and Member of the Year Irina Levitina. The National Goodwill Committee yesterday honored Harold Jordan of Wilmington DE as the Goodwill Member of the Year. Unfortunately Jordan had a previous commitment – he was running a major Narasimhan squad tops Women’s BAM charity event last night – so he couldn’t be present to Captain Hansa Narasimhan of Los Altos Hills Narasimhan learned bridge in India, and her team accept the honor. But there was still a major CA led five established stars to a strong victory in the won the India women’s championship just before she celebration in his honor. The local folks who attended Marsha May Sternberg Women’s Board-a-Match moved to the United States 15 years ago. She played last night’s game threw a big party for him at Teams championship. Narasimhan’s teammates were with Levitina, whom she terms “a great player.” They precisely the same time that Goodwill Chairman Irina Levitina of Fair Lawn NJ, Debbie Rosenberg of trained regularly on BBO online, carefully going over Aileen Osofsky was making the announcement here. New Rochelle NY, JoAnna Stansby of Castro Valley each hand after each session. They did this three or “I cannot express how humbled I am by my CA, Jill Levin of Bronx NY and Susan Picus of New four times a week. She also practiced with Stansby, selection for this honor,” said Jordan.” I wish I could York City. who called Narasimhan “a natural for the game. She have been with you in Orlando, but I have a 36-table They were in front by almost two and a half has shown rapid improvement.” charity event to take care of tonight.” boards. In second place were JoAnn Sprung of Stansby and Rosenberg partners as were Levin The Delaware State Bridge Association (Unit Philadelphia, Pam Wittes of Venice CA, Renee and Picus. 190) has made tremendous gains since Jordan was Mancuso of Los Angeles, Kathleen Sulgrove of All five of Narasimhan’s teammates have long elected president six years ago. The driving force Twinsburg OH, Peggy Sutherlin of Dallas and Karen histories of triumphs at the world and North behind all initiatives has been Jordan, according to Allison of Las Vegas. American levels. Kurt Engleman, current unit president. The unit has Another board and a half back in third place were the distinction of having the greatest membership Valerie Westheimer and Judi Radin of New York growth in the ACBL last year. Attendance hits 7900 City, Shawn Quinn of Richmond TX, Mildred Breed “Jordan quickly recognized that our unit was So far we have had 7900 tables in play at this of Austin TX, Stasha Cohen of Glen Ridge NJ and tournament, and there are still six days to go. Continued on page 4 Cheri Bjerkan of Elmhurst IL. Page 2 Daily Bulletin SPECIAL EVENTS MEETINGS / SEMINARS / RECEPTIONS Tuesday, Nov. 23 Wednesday, Nov. 24 9 a.m. - Club Directors Update Course with Guillermo Poplawsky. 9 a.m. - Club Directors Update Course with Guillermo Poplawsky. 12:30 p.m. Continuing education for bridge directors to increase their 12:30 p.m. Continuing education for bridge directors to increase their skills. Certificate given for successful completion of all skills. Certificate given for successful completion of all three days. Tuesday: “The Proprieties, Running a three days. Wednesday: “Advanced ACBLscore.” Fee Successful Club, Dealing with Problem People.” varies. Atlanta Room. (Continues Wednesday.) Fee varies. Atlanta Room. Thursday, Nov. 25 TBA Thanksgiving Dinner. Canary Room. BRIDGE TALKS Tuesday, Nov. 23 designation earned by teaching 100 students the Club, 9:15 a.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Speakers Program: Barnet Diamond, Heart or Spade Series). She is the IN Program Shenkin, Choose your Opening Lead. Crystal G. Shenkin, Coordinator for the Orlando NABC. Boca Raton FL, combined working in the oriental rug 6:45 p.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Speakers Program: John Solodar, industry with playing bridge internationally for Scotland Slam Bidding the Fun Way. Crystal G. Solodar, Palm Beach and Great Britain for almost 30 years. He moved to the Gardens FL, taught bridge in New York City for more than United States in 1998. He is a regular contributor to the 15 years. He won the Bermuda Bowl in 1981. ACBL Bridge Bulletin. 6:45 p.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Speakers Program: Larry Cohen, Thursday, Nov. 25 The Real Deal. Crystal G. Cohen, Boca Raton FL, is a 9:15 a.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Speakers Program: Jim Priebe, champion player and a popular bridge author. His To Bid or Thinking on Defense. Palms Ballroom. Priebe, Mississauga Not to Bid was the best-selling bridge book of 1992-1993. ON, is enjoying his retirement: he devotes his time to His column, The Real Deal, appears monthly in The Bridge writing, paying golf and playing as much bridge as Bulletin. possible with Joan, his wife of 45 years. 6:45 p.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Speakers Program: Jeff Roman, Wednesday, Nov. 24 After You’ve Filled out Your Convention Card. Palms 9:15 a.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Speakers Program: Lynn Berg, Ballroom. Roman, Alexandria VA, is a professional bridge New Minor Forcing and Other Considerations. Crystal G. player and teacher. He’s won dozens of regional events and Berg, DeLand FL, is the manager of the DeLand Bridge has six top-10 finishes in national events. Club, an Accredited Teacher and a One-Star Teacher (a LATE NIGHT / ENTERTAINMENT All entertainment and food events are scheduled for the Canary Room. Wednesday, Nov. 24 Bingo is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23 Singers Marlena and Chet Solender entertain at 2 p.m. Two outings are scheduled: 6:30 p.m. bus to Friday’s for a buffet dinner and comedy club with a magician and hypnotist for $25.50 per person. 8 p.m. Boston Lobster Feast — two groups, one at 5 p.m. and the other at 7:15 p.m. bus goes to the Arabian Nights — $30 for dinner and a show. — all you can eat Maine lobster dinner including crab, mussels, oysters, etc. Price is $25 (includes tax, tip and soft drink). Transportation provided. Make Make your reservations and buy your ticket at the NABC registration and your reservations and buy your ticket at the NABC registration and information desk. information desk. Jimmy Spoto presents great dance music at 10:30 p.m. Jumbo Hot Dogs Jimmy Spoto presents great dance music at 10:30 p.m. Fruit bars served served about 11 p.m. (after the evening session). about 11 p.m. (after the evening session). Thursday, Nov. 25 Jimmy Spoto presents great dance music at 10:30 p.m. Fruit and Cheese Brochettes served about 11 p.m. (after the evening session). Marriott World Complimentary Take the photo quiz Center dining self-parking – lots of good prizes! With 10 restaurants and lounges, the World Complimentary self-parking, located in the There is still one more photo quiz you can Center offers the very best restaurants in Orlando - resort’s parking garage and directly behind the participate in during this NABC.