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Published On: June 14th, 20210 Comments on Feedback Wanted on Friday 299er Games
Feedback Wanted on Friday 299er Games
We would like your input:

We can keep this game Virtual. Or we can return to F2F. We think you know the pluses and minuses of each of these.

Something you should know. ACBL is making a push to get folks to return to F2F. Beginning July 1st and going through the end of the year, they are offering clubs the opportunity to provide lots of “upgraded” games which means more points. (11 weeks of upgraded. Clubs choice which weeks.) The more points could be anywhere from 11/2 more to almost 3x. These extra “upgraded” games will only be available for F2F. Usually there is an extra charge for these games. That will NOT be the case here.

Just FYI, we have ever intention of keeping the 299er game going on Tuesdays along side the Open.

Virtual will continue, for the present, to pay 11/2. It is our understanding this will go away at some point.

Thanks,

Don/Sherri
Published On: June 13th, 20210 Comments on Take a Look at the Great Bridge Links Website
Take a Look at the Great Bridge Links Website
This website came up on EBC’s twitter feed (@bridgeemerald). It has links to some great resources, including this recent article on bridge apps. And the Great Bridge Links Magazine has articles, news, and stories bridge players should find interesting. Worth checking out.
Published On: June 9th, 20210 Comments on District 20 Offering Learn to Play Bridge Online Series for New Players
District 20 Offering Learn to Play Bridge Online Series for New Players
Here’s the link to learn more.
Published On: June 9th, 20210 Comments on District 20 Trumpet Reports EBC is First D20 Club to Reopen
District 20 Trumpet Reports EBC is First D20 Club to Reopen
The summer edition of the District 20 Trumpet is out, with much discussion about the uncertainties of reopening for in-person play.

It also identifies EBC as the first club in the district to open its doors.

As you read everyone’s take on the whens and hows of reopening, it’s striking how fast things have changed since May when the articles were written. Vaccinations were well underway, but with a long ways to go. There is an overall tone of uncertainty and hesitancy expressed in the Trumpet articles.

But those of us at EBC who have experienced the first in-person games in our district in 15 months seem to feel anything but uncertain or hesitant. Our first week showed a viable mix of in-person and virtual games, with 58.5 tables total. This bodes very well for being able to maintain a brick-and-mortar infrastructure that is a requirement for us to hold our beloved local special events.

One more note: Don’s article mirrors the downbeat tone. But even though Sherri gave him the correct nickname of Mr. Doom and Gloom, when the rubber met the road, he ended up being the trailblazer of a path back to live play. Thank you, Don, for putting EBC out there.

It’s only a week, but so far so good!
Published On: June 9th, 20210 Comments on First Week Playing In-Person and Online – Recap
First Week Playing In-Person and Online – Recap
We had a total of 58.5 tables the week of June 1 through June 7. It looks like all but one of the limited point games had enough tables to play.

A good week! Thanks to everyone.
Published On: June 5th, 20210 Comments on An Historic Week for Our Club
An Historic Week for Our Club
Our Eugene bridge community showed great support for the club by flocking to our first two in-person events in 15 months. Thirteen tables on June 1 and 10.5 on June 3.

It was great to see everyone in person again, and the feeling of a return to normalcy was something very special.

Thank you to all!