Seminars and Meetings at the Nashville 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 Nashville. Check out the Nashville entertainment section for social activities. For more information, contact the Education Department.
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 may be purchased through Baron Barclay Bridge Supplies.
Pre-register online or contact Joyce Stone at 901-332-5586, ext. 1337 or send email to directorcourses@acbl.org. Pre-registration will be available until July 10.
Fee: $50
Date: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, July 17, 18, 19
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
The “New” TAP -- Teacher Accreditation Program (TAP)
Introduction to the updated ACBL Bridge Series material and other popular teaching products. 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.
Pre-register online or contact Dana Norton at 901-332-5586, ext. 1264 or send email to Education@acbl.org.
Fee: $125 (ACBL Accredited Teachers can retake for no course fee.)
Date: Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings (July 21, 22, 23)
Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)
9 a.m. to noon (Monday)
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, July 20
Time: 4:30 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Free Bridge Lessons
Jerry Helms – Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m.-noon
Marti Ronemus – Sunday, July 22, 10 a.m.-noon
Barbara Seagram – Monday, July 23, 10 a.m.-noon
Coffee with Carol
Join Carol Robertson, Director of Club and Member Services, and the ACBL staff for an update on what’s new with clubs and marketing programs. Network with other club managers. Find out what motions were passed at the summer meeting of the ACBL Board of Directors.
Free of charge
Date: Saturday, July.21
Time: 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
ACBLscore for Beginners
Join ACBLscore creator Jim Lopushinsky for an informative seminar on the ACBLscore program and the update course now available on the Internet.
Free of charge
Date: Saturday, July 21
Time: 11 a.m.-noon
Board of Governors 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.
Free of charge
Date: Sunday, July 22
Time: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Reception for Bridge Teachers of Junior Players
Interested in teaching the game of bridge to Juniors? Currently teaching Juniors?
Meet officials from The School Bridge League and the ACBL Education Department staff to exchange ideas and find others interested in pursuing junior bridge activities in their areas. Any questions please call Patty Tucker at 404-735-4779 or e-mail patty@atlantajuniorbridge.org
Free of charge
Date: Sunday, July 22
Time: 10 a.m. to Noon
Site: Room 208, Nashville Convention Center
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: Tuesday, July 24
Time: 11 a.m.-noon
Celebrity Speakers
Daily presentations by some of the best-known players and teachers at 9:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Free. See our Celebrity Speakers web page for additional information.
Note: There are no speakers on the final Sunday of the NABC.