The smallest Unit in our District is Western Maryland with 56 members.
Getting Kids Interested |
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Paul Facinelli of our Cleveland Unit has written a bridge-themed children’s
book titled “Pip and Spot’s Great Adventure.” Paul is a Diamond Life Master and a Unit 125(Cleveland area) member. He ranks 64th in the District with over 5,500 masterpoints. He has played mainly online for several years.
The book tells the story of Pip (who is blue) and Spot (who is orange) as they embark on a perilous journey to find The Land With No Name, where they will find peace and equality. Spot’s grandfather Ogustus warns them of the dangers posed by the villainous Groots, their red and black overseers, who will seek to capture and return them to a life of misery. Ogustus himself was captured many years ago as he sought that magical place with the purple light. The reading level is second- or third-grade, but parents and grandparents can read the story to younger children, who will understand the simple plot. This is a fun book that I heartily recommend. It is available in e-book form only at Amazon kindle for $4.99. |
GNT District Qualification Tournament |
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The Grand National Teams is designed so that players at all levels can compete for a national championship through District qualification tournaments and then at an NABC. Our District Grand National Team(GNT) qualification tournament will be held May 4 and 5 in Erie. There are four brackets based on masterpoints. The brackets are: Championship Flight (unlimited MP) Flight A (0-6000MP) Flight B (0-2500)Flight C (0-500 NLM Only). Masterpoint Limits are absolute - not averaged. Pre-registration is mandatory. The registration deadline is Wednesday, May 1st. Instructions are in the flyer. More important information is in the FLYER and on our GNT page.
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These Members have a new rank! | |||
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Unit | Name | City/State | Rank |
107 | Donna Joseph | Akron, OH | Junior Master |
107 | Janet McKee | Stow, OH | NABC Master |
111 | Carole McDonough | Youngstown, OH | Club Master |
111 | Julie Modarelli | Boardman, OH | NABC Master |
111 | Carol Rich | Hermitage, PA | Life Master |
116 | Dennis Daly | Buffalo, NY | Junior Master |
116 | Barbara Kaye | Amherst, NY | Junior Master |
116 | Ilene Rothman | E Concord, NY | Junior Master |
116 | Maxine Johnson | Clarence, NY | Club Master |
116 | Howard Epstein | Clarence Center, NY | Sectional Master |
116 | Betsy Greno | Williamsville, NY | Sectional Master |
116 | James Greno | Williamsville, NY | Sectional Master |
116 | Kusum Phadke | Williamsville, NY | Regional Master |
116 | Betty Metz | Grand Island, NY | Silver Life Master |
125 | Arthur Vandyke | Cleveland Hgts, OH | Club Master |
125 | Brian Chambers | Lakewood, OH | Regional Master |
125 | Yvonne Paul | Richmond Hgts, OH | Regional Master |
125 | James Kenney | Middleburg Hts, OH | Bronze Life Master |
125 | Gail Smith | Lorain, OH | Bronze Life Master |
125 | David Schmidt | Shaker Heights, OH | Silver Life Master |
125 | James Stahl | Chagrin Falls, OH | Silver Life Master |
125 | Toby Sternheimer | Shaker Heights, OH | Ruby Life Master |
127 | Allen Brown | Fairview, PA | Junior Master |
127 | Patricia Crist | Mc Kean, PA | Junior Master |
127 | Mark Baker | Edinboro, PA | Regional Master |
129 | Authur Greil | Alfred, NY | Regional Master |
142 | Maggie Malina | Mc Kees Rocks, PA | NABC Master |
142 | James Liacos | Pittsburgh, PA | Life Master |
148 | Fouad Abdalla | Elkins, WV | Life Master |
213 | Robert Harmelink | Canton, OH | Sectional Master |
213 | Philip Lattavo | Massillon, OH | NABC Master |
213 | Marilyn Hurin | Canton, OH | Silver Life Master |
226 | Marian Sherwood | Meadville, PA | Junior Master |
229 | Erin Gonzalez | Mars, PA | Silver Life Master |
229 | Henry Nelson | Zelienople, PA | Diamond Life Master |
Upcoming District 5 Tournaments | |||
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Dates | Event | Location | Flyer |
April 26-28, 2024 | Pittsburgh Spring Sectional | Pittsburgh PA | Flyer |
April 26-28, 2024 | Buffalo Spring Sectional | Buffalo NY | Flyer |
May 4-5, 2024 | District 5 GNT Final GNT | Erie PA | Flyer |
May 21-27, 2024 | All American Regional | Independence OH |
Flyer Embassy Suites Reservations |