June 2014 - 12

Seminars and Meetings at the Las Vegas NABC
Members can enjoy many educational programs at NABCs. Here is a listing of the
seminars being offered in Las Vegas. For more information, contact education@acbl.org.
Club and Cruise Directors Course
Tuesday-Thursday, July 15-17
This comprehensive course prepares candidates for
directing club and bridge cruise games. Study materials
may be purchased through Baron Barclay Bridge Supply
(www.baronbarclay.com). Pre-register online by July 10
at www.acbl.org/directorcourse or contact Joyce Stone at
662-253-3138, or email directorcourses@acbl.org.
Fee: $50
Times: 1-10 p.m. Tuesday with dinner break; 9 a.m.-
10 p.m. Wednesday with lunch and dinner breaks; 9 a.m.-
noon Thursday followed by lunch break and testing.

Audrey Grant's Continuing Education
for Teachers and Club Managers
Sunday, July 20, 8:30-10 a.m.
For decades, Audrey Grant has taught students, teachers and club owners across the world. Her hands-on
approach keeps students engaged and focused. Audrey
will explain these teaching techniques in this 90-minute
seminar. Following the seminar, you can attend her free,
two-hour bridge lesson. For more information on Audrey
Grant, visit www.betterbridge.com.
Fee: $20 covers Audrey Grant's textbook and seminar.
Free breakfast sponsored by Baron Barclay Bridge Supply.

The TAP: Teacher Accreditation Program
Board of Governors Meeting &
Thursday-Saturday, July 17-19
ACBL General Membership Meeting
Learn modern teaching techniques from one of the
Sunday, July 20, 10 a.m.
ACBL's premier teachers in this 10-hour interactive
All members of the ACBL Board of Governors are
learning course which includes three hours of hands-on
invited to attend. This meeting is also open to the ACBL
experience. Learn the business side of teaching bridge
general membership. Discussion will include recent
and be introduced to 64 weeks of class material and more!
actions of the Board of Directors, reports from the CEO
Pre-register online at www.acbl.org/tap or contact the
and treasurer and new proposals from the Board of
Education Department at 662-253-3115 or education@
Governors.
acbl.org for more information.
Fee: $125 (Previously ACBL accredited teachers and
Learn Bridge in a Day?™
players 25 and younger are free.)
Sunday, July 20, 1-6 p.m.
Times: 1-5 p.m. Thurs.; 8:30 a.m.-noon Fri. and Sat.
This popular session is designed especially for true beReception for Club Officials and Teachers
ginners, those returning to bridge after long absences and
FREE
Friday, July 18, 4:30-6 p.m.
those merely wanting to "test the waters" before commitThis is the ACBL's "thank-you" reception for the club
ting to formal classes. The concentrated course includes
officials and teachers who recruit and retain our memboth class instruction and coached play. No pre-registrabers. All club managers, teachers and club directors are
tion required. For more information, contact Patty Tucker
encouraged to attend.
at patty@whirlwindbridge.com or call 404-735-4779.
Fee: $20 covers textbooks and door prizes.
ACBL Information Fair
FREE
Saturday, July 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Zero Tolerance Workshop
FREE
This is your one-stop shop for ACBL information.
Monday, July 21, 10 a.m.-noon
Team members will be on hand to answer questions about
This workshop will focus on handling zero tolerance
marketing, clubs, membership, ACBLscore+, education
and behavioral issues in club games.
programs, ruling questions and more. Coffee and pastries
Club Director Refresher Course
will be available. We hope to see you there.
Tuesday and Wednesday, July 22-23, 9 a.m.-noon
Bridge Lessons
This continuing education course for club directors
Saturday, July 19 * Jerry Helms 10 a.m.-noon covers updates to Chapters 4 and 5 of the ACBL handFREE Sunday, July 20 * Audrey Grant 10 a.m.-noon book. Participants must attend both sessions.
Fee: $15 covers both sessions. Sign up at the door.

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