Seminars and 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. 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, contact Joyce Stone at 901-332-5586, Ext. 1337, or send
e-mail to directorcourses@acbl.org.
Fee: $50
Date: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, November 19, 20, 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
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 email
Patty Tucker or call
404-735-4779.
Free of charge
Date: Friday, November 23
Time: 10 a.m. to Noon
Free Bridge Lessons
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. Send an e-mail to
Dana Norton to sign-up.
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.
Click here to
pre-register online. You can e-mail
Dana Norton or call 901-332-5586, ext. 1264 for more information.
Fee: $125 (ACBL Accredited Teachers can retake for no course fee.)
Date: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday mornings (Nov. 26, 27, 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 (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
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