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  • Published On: June 17th, 20260 Comments on Eugene Sectional and I/N Regional a Big Success

    Eugene Sectional and I/N Regional a Big Success

    Over the three days, we attracted 106 tables and 109 players in the Sectional. The I/N regional filled 50 tables with 48 players.

    Congratulations to John Cissel, who was the top Masterpoint winner in the Sectional. Other Eugene standouts in the Sectional were Alexander Lovejoy, John Thomas, and Josh Rosenbluth. See full results here.

    In the I/N Regional, Peter Heroy and Bob Kendall were the top point earners in our club, with Cristin Babcock and Denise Cox close behind. See full results here.

    A big thank you to everyone who helped make our tournament a success. Martin Nice, Ali Nice, and Cristin Babcock did a great job planning and seeing that things ran smoothly. Many other club members helped with setup, food, greetings, partnership desk, and more. The Unit 479 Board of Directors, headed by Betsy Ovitt, did its usual great job of overseeing the event. And of course Don Marsh and Sherri Morgan of Emerald Bridge Club were indispensable to the tournament’s success.

    Thanks and congratulations to all!

    P.S. Your webmaster apologizes for the late post as he was out of the country. Good to be back!

  • Published On: March 4th, 20260 Comments on This Month’s Member Advancements

    This Month’s Member Advancements

    Janet Anderson is a new Club Master.
    Harriet Kessinger and Terry Nagel are new Ruby Life Masters.

    Congratulations!

    And check out where you stand in our district.

  • Published On: February 28th, 20260 Comments on Josh Rosenbluth Wins NABC Robot Individual

    Josh Rosenbluth Wins NABC Robot Individual

    Our own Josh Rosenbluth won ACBL’s Spring NABC Robot Individual competition, winning an eye-popping 48.00 Red and Gold Masterpoints! This competition pits individuals against robots, with a robot as a partner, too.

    Josh scored an incredible 72.45% over the 3-day competition.

    Congratulations, Josh!

    Here are the details from ACBL.

  • Published On: February 18th, 20260 Comments on Kudos to Unit 479 Board

    Kudos to Unit 479 Board

    At our recent unit board election and pizza party, we were reminded once again of the contribution that our unit leadership has made to bridge in our area.

    Our unit has undertaken many successful initiatives, from the very-popular monthly unit game to youth bridge engagement, classes, two local tournaments, games for newer players, and support for Emerald Bridge Club.

    And it was just announced by someone that our unit is officially the best-fed in the district.

    Thanks to everyone who has worked to achieve these successes:

    Officers:
    Betsy Ovitt, President
    Doug Berg, Vice-President (out-going)
    Marna Knoer, Secretary
    Carole Schmitz, Treasurer

    Board members:
    Andrzej Proskurowski
    Ned Forman
    John Cissel
    John Thomas (out-going)
    Susie Leo
    Don Marsh
    Bob Kendall (in-coming)
    Joanie Fulton (in-coming)

  • Published On: February 8th, 20260 Comments on This Month’s Member Advancements

    This Month’s Member Advancements

    Susie Leo is a new Advanced NABC Master.

    And check out where you stand in District 20’s Masterpoint Races.

  • Published On: January 3rd, 20260 Comments on December Member Advancements

    December Member Advancements

    Bruce Anderson is a new Junior Master.
    David Broomberg is a new Sectional Master.

    Congratulations!