Party! Party!  The Saturday Duplicate Club, directed by Julia Rambo, which meets in Paducah KY at Echo Bridge Center, is noted for hosting fun-filled parties at every possible opportunity. Kentucky Derby Saturday was no exception. The club had a pot-luck hors d'ouvres spread, placed $2 wagers on their favorite entries in the Derby, and players wore fancy hats in honor of the Derby tradition. In the photo at left is Mary Ann Payne and the fabulous hat created by her sister, Villa Aschenbrenner. It was the winner of the hat-judging contest by six lengths. Here are some more photos of players and hats at the party.

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Rising in Rank

Congratulations to the following Unit 223 players who have advanced in Rank:

New Club Masters:  Anita Castagna, Belleville IL; Bob Gulovsen, Alton IL; Susan Pate, Alton IL

New Sectional Masters:  Barbara Constance, Belleville IL; Jane Herman, Effingham IL; William Herman, Effingham IL; Linda Spencer, Fairview Hts IL

New Regional Masters:  Toni Messenger, Alton IL; Steven Wheeler, Lebanon IL

New Silver Life Master:  Glenda Piek, Edwardsville IL  

Upcoming Tournaments

Regional Tournament Action

The Paducah-Southern Illinois Regional will be held June l7th through June 21^st at Harrah's Casino and Convention Center, Metropolis, IL. Play commences on Monday evening at 7 o'clock. Tom Wynn is Tournament Chair. Maxine Wynn is Partnership Chair, and may be contacted at twynn401@comcast.net

You may view full information on the flyer posted on this Advocate and on ACBL's website. Please note that this tournament has always featured outstanding hospitality.

Sectional Tournament Action

Edwardsville Bridge Club Sectional, The Ruby Nelson Sectional, is coming up July 12 through July 14. This three day Sectional begins at 1.30 on Friday afternoon. Glenda Piek is Chairperson and may be contacted at glendapiek@charter.net for assistance with partnerships. Full details may be viewed on the tournament flyer on this Advocate and on ACBL's website.