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Steve Acker – NABC Master

Steve Acker, NABC MasterThank you for acknowledging my new rank in the bridge world. Bridge is such a collaborative endeavor that many people and groups

Dorothy Case – Silver Life Master

I have been playing bridge since 1998.  My mother played regularly.  She ran a game at her retirement community.  She entered the scores on a

Stephen Peel – Gold Life Master

When asked to share his journey to Gold Life Master, here is what Stephen had to say…“I doubt my story would be very inspirational.  More

Intermediate/Newcomer News

Do you want to try something new to improve your bridge game? Here is a great idea.Step 1: Look at your calendars for May 13-19,

National Board Update

NATIONAL BOARD Update Jackie Zayac, Region 12 Director, ACBL Board of DirectorsI attended the ACBL Board of Directors Meetings and the Spring NABC in Louisville,

Mary Perkins – Life Master

Mary, Perkins, Life MasterMary Perkins reached the coveted rank of Life Master in late 2023.  She wishes to thank all the players in the Seaside

Rebecca Pelissero – Life Master

Rebecca Pelissero, Life MasterAs a teenager, I learned the fundamentals of Bridge from my father and grandmother. Later in college, I briefly moved on to

Lily Johannessen – Diamond Life Master

Lily Johannessen, Diamond Life MasterLily Johannessen earned Diamond Life Master status earlier this year at the Honolulu Regional. It is fitting that, after living abroad

Dennis Harms – Diamond Life Master

Dennis Harms, Diamond Life MasterI grew up in Iowa in a card- and game-playing family. The game of choice was “500,” a trick-taking game with

A story of “Believe” at the OTR

Linda Marshall and Luanne Stoltz met at the bridge table in 2014-15, playing at the Ace of Clubs and taking lessons from Irene Pickett. They