Reaching 1,000 masterpoints, 2,500 masterpoints and even 5,000 masterpoints is an achievement that many never reach. 7,500 and Emerald Life Master status? Quite rarified.
Congratulations to Bob Otto for becoming District 14's most recent Emerald Life Master!
Bob is the smiling fellow at the right in the green sweater. Way to go, Bob!
President Sharon Anderson visits Tony Ames' evening duplicate in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Informative Q & A - scrumptious treats - tough competition following. Check it out!
No, this is not some racy New Year post. Rather, it's an introduction for players to have a good yet not terrifically complex system to play. Particularly when a partnership is new or unfamiliar, it's nice to have a convention card that is modern and comprehensive. Yet, no one wants one so complex or difficult to recall that you find yourself with a trump suit of Q97 opposite Jx.
Larry Cohen ("The Law") may be retired from big time bridge. Nevertheless, Larry still is quite active in our game. One of the many ways in which Larry is still most involved is with his newsletter. He plans to have a series of columns on how to fill out a card - "LC Standard", if you will. Read about Larry's general outlook here: Keep It Simple, Stupid (KISS!)
And definitely feel free to peruse other newsletter articles. Larry became one of our elite bridge experts for good reason!
Congratulations, Sharon! We are so very proud of you.
You've done so much for bridge in Minnesota and throughout District 14. Since your election to the ACBL Board of Directors, you've been able to influence for the better nationally. Now - you can focus your talents and energy at an even higher level.
Go, Sharon!
