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ACBL Unit 431

James K. Foster,

www.jkfoster.com

June, 2007

The primary objective of Unit 431 is to promote the game of duplicate bridge in Victoria and the nearby Gulf Islands.

Our goals are to serve the needs of our current members, to develop new membership, and to make the game challenging, social, and fun.

Our newsletter, The Buzz, keeps members up to date on duplicate bridge news in our area.

The organization is directed by an executive of interested members who are elected every two years at the regular AGM. The executive meets once a month, with the exception of July and August. Members are encouraged to submit items for the agenda one week prior to a meeting. The executive plans and directs area tournaments and promotions, deals with policy and ethics issues, and provides a contact with other clubs and levels of the ACBL.

Executive 2006-2007

• David Ward, President
• James Foster, Treasurer, Tournament Supplies, etc.
• Heather Baker,  Secretary
• Brian Fraser, Memberships
• Norma Hill, Education Liaison 
• Bela Hirczy, Member at Large
• Carol Smart, New Members Game, Trophies, Ace of Hearts
• Ted Eisner,  Tournaments
• Ewa Zwicky, Mentor Game Partnerships

Positions filled by non-board members:

• Unit Recorder, Ernie Tradewell
• Charging Officer, Ron Smith

       Both above terms expire in April, 2008.

• Condolences, TBA
• Tournaments:  Sanctions, Van Buchanan
• Tournaments:  Transportation, Rob Markle

Specific purposes and activities of our unit include the following:

• Organize and promote all sectional tournaments sanctioned by the ACBL within the Unit area.
• Organize and promote Unit finals for ACBL special events.
• Organize and promote Unit finals for the Canadian Bridge Federation special events which are sanctioned by the ACBL.
• Assist District Nineteen Organization (DINO) in organizing and promoting all regional tournaments sanctioned by the ACBL in the Unit area.
• Promote increased membership in the ACBL.
• Promote active ethics in duplicate bridge.
• Promote education of Unit members in all aspects of duplicate bridge, including bidding, play, and ethics.
• Work with franchised club owners and prospective franchised club owners to increase the availability and enjoyment of duplicate bridge within the Unit area.
• Promote bridge related social functions.
• Carry out areas of responsibility as defined by DINO and the ACBL.

• Subscription to the ACBL Bridge Bulletin (12 issues per year!). This popular and readable publication contains news and views about the game and bridge events around the world, results of tournaments, happenings in clubs, features about people in the game, explanations of rules and policies, and columns and items about bidding and play.
• No extra fees at tournaments and events. (Non-members are sometimes required to pay an extra fee.)
• Official tracking of your points and recognition for levels of achievement.
• Mailed reports concerning the status of your points
• Knowing you are helping promote the game
• 10% discount on Bridge products from the ACBL Store.
• Access to exclusive member sites on the ACBL Website (WWW.acbl.org)

Constitution and Bylaws of our Unit can be viewed by clicking here.