Unit President's
Message
by
Carole Sholes, Unit 208 President
 As
we start the new fiscal year in Unit 208, I’d like to announce some changes on
our Unit Board of Directors and talk about our upcoming tournaments.It is my
pleasure to congratulate and welcome our newly-elected President,
Terry Goodykoontz from Champaign, and Vice-President, Chuck Young
from Peoria! I am confident both will do a great job for Unit 208!
Debbie Avery of Champaign will serve as secretary-treasurer.
Also new to the board are Mike Bowers from
Springfield and Mike Heneghan from Decatur. Welcome to them as
well.
Having concluded my two terms as Unit 208 President, I want to thank
everyone who supported me throughout the past four years. I have
thoroughly enjoyed getting to know so many people within the Unit that I
would not have otherwise gotten to know. I’ve also learned a lot about
our unit and our district.
Also, like so many players, it is my hope
that all bridge players make time to take a turn at volunteerism, the
hallmark of duplicate bridge. Only through the help of volunteers do our
clubs and unit grow and flourish, ensuring Central Illinois players
opportunities for club and tournament competitions. Since Unit 208 has
wide geographical boundaries, our sectional and regional tournaments
offer Central Illinois players the opportunity to earn special
recognitions and pigmented master points right here at home. Along with
club play, tournament competitions and new player courses, we have
something for everybody.
I hope everyone has a great summer and I’ll see you in Peoria and
Springfield for the fall sectionals. |
Terry Goodykoontz,
new Unit 208 President |
Happy birthday, Christine!
The happiest of birthday wishes to Christine Carroll of Champaign, who
celebrated her 99th on July 29.
Shown here with frequent partner Bob Shair, Christine is going strong at life
and at bridge. She's a Life Master who has almost 4000 masterpoints, and
she's adding to that total weekly by playing at the Bridge at Ginger Creek club
and the occasional tournament.
Keep it up, Christine!
"Last-chance"
North American Pair club-qualifying games
Bloomington
Monday, August 8 (11:45 am, First Christian Church, 401 W. Jefferson) -- Open
Stratified
Monday, August 8 (6:15, Centennial Christian Church, 1219 E. Grove) --
0-100
Wednesday, August 10 (1:15, Centennial Christian Church, 1219 E. Grove) --
Non-Life Master (0-500)
Thursday, August 11 (11:45 am, Centennial Christian Church, 1219 E. Grove) -- Open Stratified
Saturday, August 13 (11:45 am, Centennial Christian Church, 1219 E. Grove) -- Open Stratified
Thursday, August 25 (11:45 am, Centennial Christian Church, 1219 E. Grove) -- Open Stratified
Saturday, August 27 (11:45 am, Centennial Christian Church, 1219 E. Grove) -- Open Stratified
Champaign
-- Bridge at Ginger Creek www.illinibridge.com
Monday, August 8 (7:00) -- Open Stratified
Tuesday, August 9 (12:30) -- Flights B and C
Thursday, August 11 (6:30) -- Open Stratified
Thursday, August 25 (12:30) -- Open Stratified
Wednesday, August 31 (12:30) -- Open Stratified
District 8 finals of the North American Pairs will be held on Sunday,
November 13 at the Fluid Event Center in Champaign IL.
Illinois Senior Olympics Bridge Tournament
♠ Tuesday, August 30 -- 1:00 pm (one session)
♠
Erin's Pavilion,
Southwind Park, 4965 South 2nd, Springfield IL
Silver points, medals and refreshments for ages 50+.
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Illini Regional
Winners
OskeeWowWow KO Teams, Bracket 2:
George Klemic, Jonathan Greiman,
Mark Stein & Blake Harrop
Wednesday Choice Pairs:
Josh Stark & Suzanne Dunn
Chief Illiniwek KO Teams:
Tod Moses, Bill Doroshow, Karen Walker,
Nate Ward, Nancy & Alan Popkin
Big Ten KO, OskeeWowWow KO
& Orange AM Swiss Teams:
Mark Kessler & Colby Vernay
Barometer Pairs:
Karen Walker & Tod Moses
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CIBA
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