District 14

Learn Bridge in A Day!

Patty Tucker is an NABC champion, founder of Atlanta Junior Bridge, and one of the nation's top bridge instructors.  She also is going to be at the Nebraska Regional this year!

On Monday, July 30th, from 9:30AM to 3:30PM, Patty will deliver her Learn Bridge in A Day (LBIAD) seminar.  This is an incredible opportunity for those who wish to learn bridge to do so.  It's also a fine time for those who would like to be able to teach this class, as Patty does, to learn how to do it.

If interest warrants, Patty will also present a workshop on bridge in schools.  She'll explain why we are teaching in schools, and how to get a program started in your schools.

The flyer for Patty's presentation is below.  Please do register for Patty's great presentation - and - let all your friends know about it, too!

To register or for more information e-mail or call:
Sharon Gathmann, swgathmann@cox.net 402-333-3700
Elise Parish, elise.parish@cox.net 402-573-7602

Education Update

Although we currently do not have an specific education news posted at District 14, we do have some news for teachers from the ACBL.

"The ACBL is in the process of creating a 'Find a Teacher' mobile app. The app will work like the 'Find a Club' app that is currently available. Users will be able to conduct searches for bridge teachers by using the GPS tracking capability of the device or manually entering city/state or zip/postal code.

 "If you are currently listed in the online Teacher directory your information will automatically be available on the mobile app. If you are not currently listed in the online directory but would like to be listed, go to the following link and fill out the online teacher listing application: http://fs3.formsite.com/acbl/form142291791/index.html.

 "Teachers will also have the option of adding their phone number and websites to the directory. If you would like to make your phone number available, please send us a note at education@acbl.org."

This same information can be found under our "Where to Learn" tab above.

Teacher of the Year

Do you remember when you first learned what a finesse was?  How many points you needed to respond to your partner's opening bid?  Whenever it was - someone was there to teach you how to bid, declare and defend.

If it weren't for fine teachers, our game would die.  Bridge teachers are a fine commodity!  The American Bridge Teachers Association needs your help in selecting the Third Annual "Teacher of the Year."

If you know of someone who represents excellence in teaching our game, then please read the two items below.  If "Teacher of the Year" were from District 14, that would be the cherry on the ice cream sundae!