Seminars & Meetings
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 San Francisco at the San Francisco Marriott. Check out the San Francisco entertainment section for social activities. For more information, contact education@acbl.org.
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 Supply.
Pre-register online by November 12, or contact Joyce Stone at 901-332-5586, Ext. 1337, or send e-mail to directorcourses@acbl.org.
Fee: $50
Date: Monday, November 19; Tuesday, November 20; Wednesday, November 21
Time: 1-10 p.m. Monday with dinner break
9 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday with lunch and dinner breaks
9 a.m.-noon Wednesday followed by lunch break and testing
Location: Pacific I
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: Friday, November 23
Time: 10 a.m. to Noon
Location: Pacific A
Free Bridge Lessons (Nob Hill Room A-D)
Jerry Helms – Saturday, November 24, 10 a.m.-noon
Barbara Seagram – Sunday, November 25, 10 a.m.-noon
ACBLscore Q&A
You have a problem? We'll find a solution! Join Carol Robertson, Rick Beye and the ACBL staff for a lively, informative and entertaining 90 minutes on hints to help make your club's computing problems disappear. Come by for coffee and help us solve problems and find new ideas too.
Free of charge
Date: Saturday, November 24
Time: 10:30 a.m. – noon
Location: Pacific A
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, November 25
Time: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Location: Yerba Buena Rooms 9-15
Bridge Teachers and Bridge Cruises
Join Peg Cundiff, host of more than 100 bridge cruises, for an informative session about what you need to know to be a successful teacher and bridge host on a cruise ship.
Fee: $25 at door. Sign up at dana.norton@acbl.org.
Date: Sunday, November 25
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12 noon
Location: Pacific J
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 by email at dana.norton@acbl.org for more information.
Fee: $125 (ACBL Accredited Teachers can retake for no course fee.)
Date: Monday, November 26; Tuesday, November 27; Wednesday, November 28
Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day
Room: Pacific I
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: Wednesday, November 28
Time: 11 a.m.-noon
Location: Pacific J
Celebrity Speakers
Daily presentations by some of the best-known players and teachers at 12:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Free.
See Celebrity Speaker site for details
Note: There are no scheduled presentations on last Sunday of the NABC.