Seminars and Meetings at the Chicago Summer NABC
There is more to the game at NABCs, when members have an opportunity to take advantage of numerous educational and social activities. Here is a listing of the seminars being offered in Chicago. For more information, contact education@acbl.org.
Building Better Boards
Are you filing the correct forms with the IRS? Are you meeting your
fiduciary responsibilities? Are your bylaws current? Get the answers
by attending this new seminar. You will receive a number of sample documents,
including a budget template, minutes checklist and board member manual.
Please register by contacting Jim
Miller.
Free of Charge
Date: Wednesday, July 19
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Club Directors Course
Comprehensive course that prepares candidates for directing club and
bridge cruise games. Anyone interested in becoming a club director or
a director aboard a cruise ship is invited to participate. Study materials
included. Pre-register until July 3: $80
Date: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, July 11 - 13
Time: 1 - 10 p.m. Tuesday with dinner break
9 a.m. -
10 p.m. Wednesday with lunch and dinner breaks
9 a.m. -
noon Thursday followed by lunch break and testing
Contact to pre-register: Joyce Stone at 901-332-5586, ext. 1337 or directorcourses@acbl.org or
the ACBL Product Store at 800-264-2743 to pre-register with a credit
card.
Teacher Accreditation Program (TAP)
Learn modern teaching techniques from one of the ACBL’s premier
teachers in this 10-hour interactive learning course which includes three
hours of hands-on experience. Learn the business side of teaching bridge
and be introduced to 64 weeks of class material and more! There are even
techniques to move your students into duplicate faster. Leave with the
tools needed to develop a successful teaching career.
Fee: $125.
Date: Thursday and Friday, July 13 and July 14
Time: 1 - 5 p.m. and 7 - 10 p.m. on Thursday, 9 a.m.- noon on Friday
Pre-register
online
or contact Dana Norton at 901-332-5586, ext. 1264 or dana.norton@acbl.org
Coffee with Carol
Join Carol Robertson, Director of
the Club and Member Services Department, for an update on actions taken
by the Board of Directors during its summer meeting. Q&A
session to follow.
Free of charge
Date: Saturday, July 15
Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
ACBLscore for Beginners
Join Rick Beye for an informative seminar on the ACBLscore program.
Beginners only.
Creative solutions for those who do not now use ACBLscore or those who
believe they can not use ACBLscore.
Free of charge
Date: Saturday, July 15
Time: 11 a.m. - noon
Free Bridge Lessons
Jerry Helms – Saturday, July 15, 10 a.m. - noon
Marti Ronemus – Sunday, July 16, 10 a.m. - noon
Barbara Seagram – Monday, July 17, 10 a.m. - noon
Bridge Teachers and Bridge Cruises
Peg Cundiff, host of more than 100 bridge cruises, will educate you
on the ins and outs of being a successful teacher/game director on a
cruise ship. An interesting morning program for current and prospective
teachers and directors.
Fee: $25
Date: Sunday, July 16
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Pre-register on-line or contact Dana Norton at 901-332-5586, ext. 1264
or dana.norton@acbl.org
Board of Governors Meeting and Annual ACBL Membership Meeting
All members of the ACBL Board of Governors are invited to attend the Summer NABC meeting. This meeting is also open to the general membership of the ACBL. Discussion will include recent actions of the Board of Directors, reports from the CEO and treasurer and new proposals from the Board of Governors.
The agenda for the Membership Meeting is as follows:
- Call to Order
- Establishment of a Quorum
- Approval of Revised ACBL Bylaws
- The ACBL Bylaws are available for inspection on the ACBLweb site.
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Free of charge
Date: Sunday, July 16
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Get Online with Bridge Base
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with Fred Gitelman, the creator
of the ACBL’s Learn to Play Bridge program. Get a guided tour of
the Bridge Base site and its outstanding teaching features.
Free of charge
Date: Monday, July 17
Time: 11 a.m. - noon
Club Directors Update Course
Continuing education for bridge directors to increase their skills.
Certificate given for successful completion of all three days.
Tuesday, July 18: Ruling the Game, A Review of Frequent Rulings
Wednesday, July 19: The Proprieties, Dealing
with Problem People
Thursday, July 20: Advanced ACBLscore
Fee $20 in advance or $10 per session
Time: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. each day
Contact to pre-register by July 17: Joyce Stone at 901-332-5586, ext.
1337 or directorcourses@acbl.org or
the ACBL Product Store at 800-264-2743 to pre-register with a credit
card.
Dealmaster Pro – Demo and Q&A
An NABC first for advanced players and teachers. Ed Marzo, creator of
Dealmaster Pro, will demonstrate DM Pro’s simulator, long recognized
as the most powerful program available for generating deals to virtually
any specifications imaginable. If you teach bridge, this function alone
is invaluable. DM Pro also uses the analytical engine of Deep Finesse
to prepare superior statistical analyses for developing and modifying
bidding conventions and for guiding declarer and defensive play. Plenty
of time for Q & A.
Free of charge
Date: Thursday, July 20
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Celebrity Speakers
Daily presentations (except the final Sunday) by some of the best-known players and teachers at 9:15 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. Free.