Game Schedule

OPEN GAMES: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AT 1 PM

0-900 GAMES: MON., WED. AND FRI. AT 1 PM

0-300 GAMES: FRIDAY MORNINGS AT 9:15 AM

0-50 GAMES:  THURSDAY MORNINGS AT 9:30 AM

WE ALSO OFFER TEAM GAMES

ON VARIOUS SATURDAYS

TO BE ANNOUNCED

 

Contact Pat Forsdick

for Pairing Assistance

310-245-6304

 

Contact George, Jan or Pat

for 8=Enough Team Game Assistance

772-643-3514

 

Contact Christie Mollet

for 0-1000 Team Game Assistance

772-332-5876

 


WELCOME TO

VERO BEACH DUPLICATE


BRIDGE CLUB

 

SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT December 6-8

Friday/Saturday, December 6 and 7
        Stratified Open Pairs   9:30  &  1:45      
    0—750 Stratified Pairs 9:30  &  1:45   

            Sunday,  December 8
   Stratified  Open  Swiss  Teams —  10 a.m. 
          Stratified 0-750  Swiss Teams  — 10 a.m.    

  stratifications: 

Open:  A = 2500+      B= 1000 – 2500      C = 0 – 1000
   0-750:   A = 400 – 750     B =  200 – 400    C = 0 – 200
 

WHAT CAN YOU BRING?

 Certain items are Needed:

1.   Finger Desserts/Snacks are needed all three days.
2.   Breakfast Breads are needed all three days.
      Banana Bread, Zucchini Bread, etc. 
3.   Sandwiches and pasta salad will be served On Friday.  Can you            bring another side dish?
4.  Chili and cole slaw will be served on Saturday.  Can you bring                another side dish?
 5. Fried Chicken and Broccoli salad will be served on Sunday.  Can           you bring another side dish?. 
 
Reply to this Email or Sign up at Club.
 

Thank You for Supporting

Vero Beach Bridge Center

 

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

OF VERO BEACH DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB, INC.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE VI OF THE BY-LAWS, THE ANNUAL MEETING OF VERO BEACH DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB, INC. WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024 AT 1:00 P.M. AT
1520 14TH AVENUE, VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32960.
The purposes of this meeting are to elect members of the Board of Governors and to consider such other business as may be properly brought before the meeting.  Any Member wishing to bring a matter to the Annual Meeting must present their request to the Board, via its President, in writing no later than 7 days prior to the meeting.
Julie Geer,  Secretary of the Board of Governors
November 19, 2024
 
 
NOMINEES:
Charles S. Foresman
Education:  Franklin & Marshall College BA 1963; Colgate University MA 1965
Vocation:  Southworth Machinery, Inc Albany, NY 1970-1991; Southworth-Milton, Inc. Milford, MA
1991-1995
Volunteer Experience:  Albany Boys Club-President; Memorial Hospital-Trustee; Fleet Bank-Regional Director; United Way of Albany-Chair of Annual Fund; Fort Orange Club-Board of Directors; Chatham Conservation Foundation-Board Member; Eastward Ho Club-Board Member; Hawks Nest Golf Club-Board Member and VP; The Pointes Condo Assoc-Board Member; VBBC Speakers-Celebratory Series
 
Grace Leonard
I studied German and Theater at the College of William and Mary, spending 2 semesters in Germany. A year after I graduated, I took a commission in the Air Force and was on active duty for 9 years, where I met Gary, who became my husband. Then I stayed in the Reserves for another 11 years. We started our family while we were both in the Reserves, and I became a freelance technical translator, as well, so I could be a stay-at-home mom to our two sons. During our marriage we have lived in Maryland, Virginia, New Mexico, and Illinois. We became full-time Vero Beach residents in late 2021. I played very bad bridge in college, then picked it up again casually with some friends in Illinois several years ago. I took the beginner class at VBBC in November 2019 and from that point forward I was hooked on Duplicate Bridge. It has been such a pleasure to be a part of this club and to see how players with any type of experience, including none at all, are welcomed and valued. I want to help to ensure that VBBC continues to be a successful and inviting club for players of all levels.  Previous experience includes serving on multiple committees at the Vero Beach Bridge Center.
 
Doug Ell
 
I have been a resident of Vero Beach since 2012.  I majored in math and physics at MIT, and have graduate degrees in mathematics and law.  I practice law in the field of employee benefits out of Washington DC and have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for the last 30 years.  I drafted the first 401(k) plan in professional sports and am the author of four books on the intersection of science and faith.  I believe the Bridge Center is one of the outstanding institutions in Vero Beach and will work to ensure its survival and maintain the collegiality and goodwill that make the Bridge Center a special destination for so many of us.         
 
The following Board members are nominated to serve their second term on the Board:
       Denis Conlon
       Ann Espy
       Julie Geer
       Steve Trooboff
 

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DECEMBER LESSON SCHEDULE

Mondays:  Intermediate Bridge with Martha/Jamie

Topic:  Competitive Bidding

Tuesdays:  Advanced Beginners Supervised Play

with Jan

Wednesdays:  Beginner Bridge Continues

Topic:  Overcalls and Take-Out Doubles with Jan

 

 

BARBARA SEAGRAM PRESENTS

 
The Killing Lead – January 14, 2025 – $45 – Click Here to Register
 
Defensive Magic – January 28, 2025 – $45 – Click Here to Register
 
Register Here for Both – $80
 
Price Includes Lunch and Afternoon Game.
 
Prices reflect early registration discount.  Prices increase January 8, 2025.

Barbara Seagram has a wonderful collection of learning materials for bridge players at all levels.   A long time friend and supporter of Vero Beach Bridge Center, Barbara has offered to donate a portion of any purchase of her learning aids to VBBC.

Here’s all you have to do.   Go to storeus.barbaraseagram.com   and purchase whatever materials you like.    At checkout INSERT the following code into your purchase  VBBC1520.

Inserting this code allows us to track sales and receive donations due to Barbara’s generosity. 

Thank you to Barbara Seagram and Alex Kornel for your work and dedication to Vero Beach Bridge Center, helping to make our Club One of the Finest in the Country!