Seminars and Meetings at the Reno Spring 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 Reno at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. Check out the Reno entertainment section for social activities. For more information, contact education@acbl.org.
Club Directors Course – (March 9 – 11)
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 (www.baronbarclay.com).
Pre-register online by February 26 at https://web.acbl.org/Education/CDC/index.do or contact Joyce Stone at 901-332-5586, Ext. 1337, or send e-mail to directorcourses@acbl.org.
Fee: $50
Date: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – March 9, 10, 11
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
Room: Ruby 1 & 2
The “New” TAP -- Teacher Accreditation Program (TAP) – (March 11 & 12)
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, Peg Cundiff, 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.
Use the link at http://www.acbl.org/teachers/upcomingTaps.html to pre-register.
Contact Dana Norton at 901-332-5586, ext. 1264 or dana.norton@acbl.org for more information.
Fee: $125 (ACBL Accredited Teachers can retake for no course fee.)
Date: Thursday afternoon, evening and Friday morning (March 11 & 12)
Time: Thursday: 1 p.m. & 7 p.m., Friday: 9 a.m. to noon
Room: Whitney
Reception for Teachers and Club Officials (Friday, March 12)
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, club managers, directors and owners are welcome to attend.
Free of charge.
Date: Friday, March 12
Time: 4:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Room: Ruby 1 & 2
Free Bridge Lessons
Jerry Helms – Saturday, March 13, 9:45 a.m.-noon - Carson 4
Audrey Grant – Sunday, March 14, 10 a.m.-noon. - Carson 4
Bridge Teachers and Bridge Cruises (Saturday, March 13)
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: Saturday, March 13
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12 noon
Room: Ruby 1 & 2
Marketing Matters – Live! (Saturday, March 13)
ACBL’s Marketing Director, Vicki Campbell, will host a program for anyone interested in marketing their clubs, bridge lessons, tournaments, etc. Don’t miss this chance to meet Vicki and explore your options.
Free of charge.
Date: Saturday, March 13
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Room: Sierra 1
Teaching Youth Bridge (Sunday, March 14)
Teaching bridge to young people now or just thinking about it, this seminar will help you focus on goals, format, course materials and successful practices. Join Julie Greenberg, ACBL Director of Education, for an interesting continuing education opportunity. You won’t want to miss it.
Free of charge.
Date: Sunday, March 14
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Room: Sierra 1
Board of Governors Meeting (Sunday, March 14)
All members of the ACBL Board of Governors are invited to attend the Spring 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, March 14
Time: 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Room: Grand
Get Online with Bridge Base (Monday, March 15)
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, March 15
Time: 11 a.m.-noon
Room: Sierra 1
Club Directors Update – (Tuesday & Wednesday, March 16 & 17)
A two-day update course for club directors to refresh and renew their skills for directing club and bridge cruise games. Anyone who is a club director or a director aboard a cruise ship is invited to participate.
Pre-register online by February 26 at https://web.acbl.org/Education/CDU/index.do or contact Joyce Stone at 901-332-5586, Ext. 1337, or send an e-mail to directorcourses@acbl.org.
Fee: $15 for both sessions
Date: Tuesday, Wednesday – March 16 and 17
Time: 9 a.m. - noon, both days
Room: Ruby 1
Celebrity Speakers
Daily presentations (except the final Sunday) 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.