February 2020 - 12

Seminars and Meetings at the Spring NABC

Members can enjoy many educational programs at NABCs. Here is a listing of the
seminars that will be offered in Columbus. (Subject to change.)

Club and Cruise Directors Course
Tuesday-Thursday, March 17-19
This course prepares candidates for directing club and
bridge cruise games. Students are sent an email after
registering, providing links for various information which
can be downloaded and used during the class/test. A
copy of the 2017 Laws of Duplicate Bridge book should be
purchased prior to coming to class. This may be purchased
from baronbarclay.com. Pre-register online through March
16 at my.acbl.org/events/lookup, contact Debbie Vicknair at
662-253-3164 or email directorcourse@acbl.org.
Fee: $50
Time: 1-7 p.m. Tuesday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, with
a short break for lunch; 9 a.m. Thursday, review followed
immediately by the test. Tests will be graded as you finish,
and you will be given an opportunity to ask about questions
missed on the test.
Best Practices Teacher Workshop
Thursday-Saturday, March 19-21
This workshop covers proven techniques that help
teachers be more effective in their classroom. The focus is
on how, rather than what, to teach. Participants may opt to
demonstrate their Best Practices proficiency on Saturday
afternoon or Sunday morning to earn certification as an
ACBL Best Practices teacher. For more information, visit
acbl.org/bpteacher.
Fee: $125
Time: 1-5 p.m. Thur.; 8 a.m.-noon Fri. and Sat.
Reception for Club Officials and Teachers
Friday, March 20, 4:30-6 p.m.
The ACBL hosts this reception to say thank you to the
club officials and teachers who recruit and retain our
members. Club managers, teachers and club directors are
invited to attend. Please preregister: acbl.org/sign-up.

FREE

Learn Bridge in A Day?®
Saturday, March 21, 1- 6 p.m.
You'll nail the basics of bridge in this interactive class
that has both instruction and coached play. If you're just
starting, returning to the game or wanting to test the
waters before taking formal lessons, this course is for you.
For more information, contact marketing@acbl.org or call
662-253-3112.
Fee: $20 pre-registered (acbl.org/reglbiad) $25 at
the door, includes textbook.

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Learn Bridge in A Day?® Instructor Accreditation
Saturday, March 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
A light meal will be provided 6-6:30 p.m.
Learn methods of administering and presenting LBIAD.
Fee: $75 To register, email Patty Tucker at patty@
whirlwindbridge.com or call 404-735-4779.
Audrey Grant's Continuing Education for
Teachers and Club Managers
Sunday, March 22, 8:30-10 a.m.
For decades, Audrey Grant has taught students, teachers and club owners across the world. Her hands-on
approach and creative use of the table, cards and bidding
boxes keep students engaged, excited and focused.
Following the seminar, attend her free two-hour bridge
lesson. Visit betterbridge.com for more information.
Fee: $20, includes textbook.
Meeting of the Board of Governors
Sunday, March 22, 10 a.m.-noon
Members of the ACBL Board of Governors are encouraged to attend. Discussion will include recent actions of
the Board of Directors and reports from the executive
director, director of finance and in-house counsel, as
well as new proposals from the Board of Governors.
Doubles in A Day
Sunday, March 22, 1-5 p.m.
Learn two useful doubles that happen every time you
play.
Fee: $20 pre-registered (acbl.org/reglbiad), $25 at
the door, includes textbook.
Teacher Breakfast Meeting
Monday, March 23, 9-11 a.m.
See presentations from ABTA Master Teachers of
award-winning teaching materials and learn how the
ACBL and the ACBL Educational Foundation can help
you. The first 20 teachers who register receive complimentary copies of the materials, and non-ABTA members
receive a free one-year membership in the ABTA. Register at acbl.org/sign-up.

FREE

Club Director Refresher Course
Tuesday-Wednesday, March 24 -25, 9 a.m.-noon
This continuing education course for club directors
focuses on sanctioned club games and special unit games.
Participants must attend both sessions.
Fee: $15 covers both sessions. Sign up at the door.

http://www.baronbarclay.com http://my.acbl.org/events/lookup http://www.betterbridge.com http://www.acbl.org/bpteacher http://www.acbl.org/reglbiad http://www.acbl.org/sign-up http://www.acbl.org/sign-up http://www.acbl.org/reglbiad

February 2020

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