Cleveland Whist Club

1.04--the average masterpoints earned for winning a local club game this year.

• Financial Statements
• ACBL Board Restructuring
• When Should in person Games Resume?

Unit Financial Statment

The Unit's Financial Statement for the last year (ends May 31) are now available HERE. If you have questiions let us know.

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District Director Reports on Restructuring

Brian Ellis, our District Director has posted two reports on the restructuring of the ACBL Boad of Directors.  Please look at them.

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ACBL Guidance on Resuming Club Games & Tournaments

Dear Club Managers, District/Unit Presidents and Tournament Coordinators,

Cities, states and provinces are starting to release their communities from “stay at home” orders. In an earlier email (dated March 18, 2020), ACBL advised that clubs be closed until at least May 11, 2020, based upon recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since that time, many local authorities have announced plans to gradually reopen the economy if certain guidelines are met.

It will be up to local governments to determine how and when businesses and mass gathering events will be open to the public. You should look to these authorities for details on when your club can reopen and when tournaments will be allowed to resume. Please keep in mind that your local government may require social distancing to continue, which is not possible while playing bridge in person at the table. (My Emphasis)

While you should follow those guidelines, the ACBL recommends that you err on the side of extreme caution given that our membership population faces an increased risk from COVID-19. It would not be unreasonable to plan to delay operations at least until the end of the summer. (My Emphasis)

There is not an official ACBL date for when club games and tournaments may resume. Please comply with your local government regulations. When you plan to resume operations, please notify the ACBL at least two weeks prior to that date by emailing club@acbl.org for opening clubs and tournaments@acbl.org for holding tournaments.

Thank you,
Joseph Jones
ACBL Executive Director
April 29, 2020

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The lead of the jack from J-x is the worst lead in bridge, even in partner's bid suit. If you must lead this suit, lead the small card. Helen Shanbrom

Ten Most Recent Winners at All Clubs
Tuesday, March 17th
64.58%	Ann Daum and Mary Durgin	Results
Friday, March 13th
65.00%	Susan Stark and Pat Chisholm	Results
59.00%	Marianne Parker and Molly Fainer	Results
58.75%	Elmer Dewitt and Bruce Cahoon	Results
57.00%	Marianne Parker and Molly Fainer	Results
Thursday, March 12th
75.63%	Sallie Reider and Joan M. Wilson	Results
62.50%	Davis Bonner and Chet Jain	Results
61.67%	Beverly Cohen and Eva Lefton	Results
60.42%	Jim Breckel and Wayne Heritage	Results
Wednesday, March 11th
68.06%	Jeff Weiss and Helene Weiss	Results