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ed as a 401K trustee for one year to
complete the term of Carlos Muñoz,
former Board member.
Joann Glasson, Region 3, was elected
as a 401K trustee for a three-year term.
Appointments
Mitch Dunitz was appointed by
then-ACBL President Joann Glasson
as the 2023 Nadine Wood Volunteer
of the Year.
Danny Sprung was appointed by
ACBL management as the 2024 Honorary
Member of the Year.
Judyann Schnorf was recommended
by Goodwill Committee and
approved by the Board as the 2024
Goodwill Member of the Year.
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Wiegand receives Molnar Award
At the 2023 Fall NABC in Atlanta,
Tournament Director Chris Wiegand
of Portland OR was named the Jean
Molnar Field Employee of the Year, a
recognition given annually to a member
of the ACBL tournament-directing
staff. Wiegand, who has been an
ACBL tournament director for seven
years, has also served as manager of
NABC operations for the past year.
In presenting the award, Associate
National TD Melody Euler, who
chaired the selection committee,
shared comments made by fellow
TDs who nominated Wiegand for the
honor: " [Wiegand] is obsessed with
customer service, and her dedication
and professionalism are the best that
I have seen. "
" She has an incredible attention
to detail and the ability to multitask
without losing focus on any of the
tasks at hand. "
" I can't think of any other director
I've seen who goes so far above and
beyond for the players than she does. "
" She is very good with players and
her knowledge of the law and movements
is second to none. "
" She is always on the lookout for
her colleagues, helping them in any
way she can. "
ACBL Executive Director Bronia
Jenkins, who was on hand for the
award ceremony, said, " Every department
at ACBL that works with Chris
speaks highly about her. "
The award is named in memory of
Jean Molnar, a tournament director
for over 20 years. According to Euler,
" Jean loved bridge, the players, and
her co-workers. She consistently delivered
outstanding customer service
through her technical expertise, her
quick and effective response, and her
ability to handle all situations professionally
and calmly. Jean earned the
Jane Johnson Award, the previous incarnation
of this award, in 2010. The
award was renamed in Jean's honor
in 2017, following her passing. " 2
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Judyann Takes the Cake
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Judyann. " A lot of my friends shake
and get mad and have partnership
breakups. I say, 'It's a game!' I love the
competition, but I don't take it too seriously.
I love going to regionals to see
people I haven't seen for a long time. "
Judyann simply cares about people.
" She brings birthday, sympathy, and
get-well cards for everyone to sign,
ensuring that members feel celebrated
and supported during life's ups
and downs, " said Paul. " She makes it
a point to visit bridge club members
who are sick or hospitalized, offering
her comforting presence. Judyann
sends texts to unwell members,
offering words of encouragement and
brightening their days.
" Judyann is a shining example of
kindness, care, love and thoughtfulness.
Her actions and unwavering
goodwill at the bridge table set her
apart as a truly exceptional individual,
demonstrating unparalleled
commitment to the game and the
well-being of her fellow players.
" Nobody embodies the spirit of
goodwill in the world of bridge more
than Judyann. " 2
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