Seminars and Meetings at the Hawaii Fall 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 Hawaii. For more information, contact education@acbl.org.
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, Nov. 16 and Nov. 17.
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.
Reception for Teachers and Club Officials
This is the ACBL's "thank you" reception for the teachers and club officials who work so hard to recruit and retain our members. All teachers are welcome, along with club directors, managers and owners.
Free of charge
Date: Friday, Nov. 17
Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Free Bridge Lesson
Jerry Helms – Saturday, Nov. 18, 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: Saturday, November 18
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
All members of the ACBL Board of Governors are invited to attend the
Fall 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.
Free of charge
Date: Sunday, Nov. 19
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, Nov. 20
Time: 11 a.m. - noon
Celebrity Speakers
Daily presentations (except the final Sunday) by some of the best-known players and teachers at 12:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Free.