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Congrats to the June 24th Inter-Club Championship Overall Winners!
Sally Lancaster & Fonse Ragland placed 6th in B and 2nd in C overall across the ACBL.
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Congrats to the June 8 Is Enough Mentor Swiss Champions!
Sheri & Jon Wolkenstein, Susan Does and Dion Dubois topped the field in the June 8 Is Enough
Swiss held on Friday Evening. Read More...
USBF Open Team Trials
Congrats to our June Club Champions!
In the Tuesday evening June Club Championship, Janet Folmar & Susie Summers topped
the field in Strati A and B. Bonnie Tressa and David Meltzer claim Strata C. Read More...
Flick Team Wins 4x4 Mentoring Swiss Teams!
Riding high from their big win at the May 8 Is Enough Mentoring Swiss Event, Susan Flick,
Ann Roberts, Tate Nice and Penny Hawkins win again! Read more...
BAND makes front page of ACBL website! Read more...
Congrats to Phyllis Spencer and Penny Hawkins
Winners of the Thursday Night Jackpot worth $225 by coming within 0.03 of the jackpot number!
2010 Spring Introduction To Bridge Graduating Class
Sally Lancaster & Fonse Ragland placed 6th in B and 2nd in C overall across the ACBL.
Read More...
Congrats to the June 8 Is Enough Mentor Swiss Champions!
Sheri & Jon Wolkenstein, Susan Does and Dion Dubois topped the field in the June 8 Is Enough
Swiss held on Friday Evening. Read More...
USBF Open Team Trials
Congrats to our June Club Champions!
In the Tuesday evening June Club Championship, Janet Folmar & Susie Summers topped
the field in Strati A and B. Bonnie Tressa and David Meltzer claim Strata C. Read More...
Flick Team Wins 4x4 Mentoring Swiss Teams!
Riding high from their big win at the May 8 Is Enough Mentoring Swiss Event, Susan Flick,
Ann Roberts, Tate Nice and Penny Hawkins win again! Read more...
BAND makes front page of ACBL website! Read more...
Congrats to Phyllis Spencer and Penny Hawkins
Winners of the Thursday Night Jackpot worth $225 by coming within 0.03 of the jackpot number!
2010 Spring Introduction To Bridge Graduating Class
Austin Regional Results - BAND Members win GOLD!
Congrats to Jan Folmar & Chris Anderson for winning 5 GOLD and 7 Red in Austin!
Congrats to Barbara Sifuentes and Jan Welsh for winning 1.67 GOLD in Austin! Jan has her GOLD!
Congrats to Jane Kirby and Kate Hopkins for winning 10 GOLD in Austin!
Congrats to Jan Folmar & Chris Anderson for winning 5 GOLD and 7 Red in Austin!
Congrats to Barbara Sifuentes and Jan Welsh for winning 1.67 GOLD in Austin! Jan has her GOLD!
Congrats to Jane Kirby and Kate Hopkins for winning 10 GOLD in Austin!
BAND Team Challenge Begins New Quarter
Orange Team won the 1st Quarter. 2nd Quarter winners will be announced this week. Who will win
the 3rd quarter? This is for you to decide. Check out the new themes! Don't know which team you
are on? Ask your game director and they will help you find out.
Orange Team won the 1st Quarter. 2nd Quarter winners will be announced this week. Who will win
the 3rd quarter? This is for you to decide. Check out the new themes! Don't know which team you
are on? Ask your game director and they will help you find out.
July 4x4 Mentoring Swiss Champs! Congrats to Jan Folmar, Richard Langland, Marian
Maley & Haiya Naftali for winning the 4x4 Mentoring Swiss. Read more...
July "8 is Enough" Mentoring Swiss Champs! Congrats to the Eric Diamon, Robert
Schmidt, Chris Kouvelis & Jim Farmer for winning 8 Is Enough Strata A. Congrats also goes to Judy
Noble, Dickie Reid, Cathy Bruff & Jane Reed for winning 8 Is Enough Strata B Read more..
Congrats to John Pelletti and Michael McShane - BAND July Club Champions!
They won all three strats! Read more...
Maley & Haiya Naftali for winning the 4x4 Mentoring Swiss. Read more...
July "8 is Enough" Mentoring Swiss Champs! Congrats to the Eric Diamon, Robert
Schmidt, Chris Kouvelis & Jim Farmer for winning 8 Is Enough Strata A. Congrats also goes to Judy
Noble, Dickie Reid, Cathy Bruff & Jane Reed for winning 8 Is Enough Strata B Read more..
Congrats to John Pelletti and Michael McShane - BAND July Club Champions!
They won all three strats! Read more...
New Orleans NABC's July 23-August 1st
Follow your favorite players through the Daily Bulletins and Results pages as they compete for
National honors!
Follow your favorite players through the Daily Bulletins and Results pages as they compete for
National honors!
Congratulations to the BAND August Club Champions!
Co Champions Strata A: Kathy Norderhaug & Cathy Mullen with Dewitt Hudson & Bettie Ingram.
Kathy and Cathy are the Strata B Champs!
Co Champions Strata A: Kathy Norderhaug & Cathy Mullen with Dewitt Hudson & Bettie Ingram.
Kathy and Cathy are the Strata B Champs!
August Masterpoint Milestones and Races Now Posted at BAND and Online
Congrats to everyone on the list. Remember, the Second Thursday of the Month is an all-day party
for the new rankers! Play with a new ranker and you play for free!
District Results
The 2010 District STaC has come and gone. BAND had a record 138 tables for the week! Let's keep
this trend going to become the largest club in Texas!
Congrats to everyone on the list. Remember, the Second Thursday of the Month is an all-day party
for the new rankers! Play with a new ranker and you play for free!
District Results
The 2010 District STaC has come and gone. BAND had a record 138 tables for the week! Let's keep
this trend going to become the largest club in Texas!
In a Photo Finish - Purple Team Wins Quarter 2!
Quarter party will be announced in September. Meanwhile, Quarter 3 is in full swing...bring in those
posters and decorate your color. Don't know your color??? Ask your Director in Charge (DIC).
Quarter party will be announced in September. Meanwhile, Quarter 3 is in full swing...bring in those
posters and decorate your color. Don't know your color??? Ask your Director in Charge (DIC).
BAND Members Win August 23rd Inter-Club Championship ABC!
Nancy Fellman & Corrine Roberts took the field of 176 Tables and 10.68 Masterpoints!
Nancy Fellman & Corrine Roberts took the field of 176 Tables and 10.68 Masterpoints!
8 Is Enough Mentor Swiss September Champions!
Tom Whitesides, Corrine Roberts, Sharon Tomnitz & Bob Ingebritson
BAND September Club Champions
Congrats to Penny Hawkins & Mary Ann Wallace - Club Champs!
Tom Whitesides, Corrine Roberts, Sharon Tomnitz & Bob Ingebritson
BAND September Club Champions
Congrats to Penny Hawkins & Mary Ann Wallace - Club Champs!
Team USA Wins the 2010 Buffett Cup Challenge Match
Visit www.bridgewinners.com for the Team USA Captain Interview. Donna's Captain Blog
Chris Compton Goes Over 25,000 Masterpoints at the Tunica Regional!
After winning 28 straight KO/Swiss matches, Chris' went over 25,000 points earlier than planned!
Visit www.bridgewinners.com for the Team USA Captain Interview. Donna's Captain Blog
Chris Compton Goes Over 25,000 Masterpoints at the Tunica Regional!
After winning 28 straight KO/Swiss matches, Chris' went over 25,000 points earlier than planned!
Bob Hamman Plays the Right Cards in Insurance Game
Great story of Bob Hamman and how bridge skills help him make business decisions.
Nickell Team Wins Silver in the 2010 Roseblum Cup (Donna as NPC)
The Diamond Team played very well and "in luck" to take the Gold. Daily Bulletins and Results.
Donna Compton & Fulvio Fantoni Win World Mixed Pairs!
Donna and Fulvio finish at the top! Read More...
Great story of Bob Hamman and how bridge skills help him make business decisions.
Nickell Team Wins Silver in the 2010 Roseblum Cup (Donna as NPC)
The Diamond Team played very well and "in luck" to take the Gold. Daily Bulletins and Results.
Donna Compton & Fulvio Fantoni Win World Mixed Pairs!
Donna and Fulvio finish at the top! Read More...
Halloween GOLD Teams Costume Winners!
Each of these winners' names were entered into the Name Drawing which will take place at the
New Year's Eve Party. Make plans to attend and make your reservations. The evening includes
dinner, flowing champagne and duplicate game. Open, 299er & 49er events will be played.
Each of these winners' names were entered into the Name Drawing which will take place at the
New Year's Eve Party. Make plans to attend and make your reservations. The evening includes
dinner, flowing champagne and duplicate game. Open, 299er & 49er events will be played.
ICCG November 2nd National Results
Tomi Fitzgerald and Diane Schaffer came in 2nd overall in A and won 6.55 masterpoints! Make plans
to join us for our next ICCG game on Wednesday, November 17th at 12:30pm.
Tomi Fitzgerald and Diane Schaffer came in 2nd overall in A and won 6.55 masterpoints! Make plans
to join us for our next ICCG game on Wednesday, November 17th at 12:30pm.
November 17th Inter-Club Championship National Results
Three BAND pairs in national overalls!
November Club Champions - Open, 299er & 49er Pictures & Results
Congrats to our new BAND Club Champions! Open Champs: Richard Langland & Nancy Fellman
299er Champs: Yuri & Genny Lemeshev 49er Champs: Steve Preston & Melanie Munnell
Three BAND pairs in national overalls!
November Club Champions - Open, 299er & 49er Pictures & Results
Congrats to our new BAND Club Champions! Open Champs: Richard Langland & Nancy Fellman
299er Champs: Yuri & Genny Lemeshev 49er Champs: Steve Preston & Melanie Munnell
Newberry Medal Author Louis Sachar Book Signing on December 9th, 2010!
Mr. Sachar will be signing his new release "The Cardturner". Read More...
Congrats to David Luzzatto - BAND's Newest Lifemasters!
David won enough gold at the Orlando NABC to become a lifemaster!
Congrats to Bill Osborn - BAND's Newest Gold Lifemaster!
Watch for upcoming parties for all of these new top rankers!
Mr. Sachar will be signing his new release "The Cardturner". Read More...
Congrats to David Luzzatto - BAND's Newest Lifemasters!
David won enough gold at the Orlando NABC to become a lifemaster!
Congrats to Bill Osborn - BAND's Newest Gold Lifemaster!
Watch for upcoming parties for all of these new top rankers!
"8 Is Enough" Mentor/Mentee Team Game Winners
Congratulations to everyone who participated. The evening was fun-filled with lots of pasta catered
from Picasso's. Strata A Winners: Nancy Fellman, Mary Burdette, Marian Maley & Jay Gibson.
Flight B Winners: Richard Langland, Susan Keyes, Molly Bartholow & Toby Bartholow.
Congratulations to everyone who participated. The evening was fun-filled with lots of pasta catered
from Picasso's. Strata A Winners: Nancy Fellman, Mary Burdette, Marian Maley & Jay Gibson.
Flight B Winners: Richard Langland, Susan Keyes, Molly Bartholow & Toby Bartholow.
ACBL International Fund Game Winners Score Soars!
Congrats to Renee Levy & Andi Gordon for Winning the ACBL International Fun Pairs at BAND.
Check out the April Bulletin to see how they did in the District and National overalls! We will also
post the BAND overalls winners at District and Nationals on the BAND home page when announced.
Congrats to Renee Levy & Andi Gordon for Winning the ACBL International Fun Pairs at BAND.
Check out the April Bulletin to see how they did in the District and National overalls! We will also
post the BAND overalls winners at District and Nationals on the BAND home page when announced.
February 199er Upgraded Club Championship Ends In A Tie!
Congratulations to Roy Laughlin & Jim Richman for winning A&B. Congrats also goes out to
Jennifer Rao & Nancy Latner who tied for A/B overcall and also won C.
Congratulations to Roy Laughlin & Jim Richman for winning A&B. Congrats also goes out to
Jennifer Rao & Nancy Latner who tied for A/B overcall and also won C.
Open Inter-Club Championship - Thursday's National Final Results
Congratulations to Mary Ann Murray & Mardi Rendell for placing FIRST overall in
flight C in the Tuesday ICCG Pair Game winning an additional 8.60 masterpoints!
May Sebel & Penny Hawkins finished 13th overall in flight C winning an additionial .59 MP.
There were a total of 233 tables in play. Mary Ann and Mardi top a field of 131 pairs!
Congratulations to Mary Ann Murray & Mardi Rendell for placing FIRST overall in
flight C in the Tuesday ICCG Pair Game winning an additional 8.60 masterpoints!
May Sebel & Penny Hawkins finished 13th overall in flight C winning an additionial .59 MP.
There were a total of 233 tables in play. Mary Ann and Mardi top a field of 131 pairs!
BAND Unit Swiss Team Huge Success - 22 Total Teams!
Congrats to the 499er winners in Strati ABC: Merrily Sartain, Jerr Boschee, Ray Olds &
Jane Koch who topped a field of 13 teams. The Open Team Winners in Strata A Lenny Schaen,
Aslam Ansari, Derrell Childs & Jay Gibson; Strata B: Jules Schoenberg, Bill Osborn, Bettie
Ingram, Hazel Schoenberg; Strata C: Martha Young, Murray Berger, Bob Scallan, Jack Borenstein.
Make plans to join the BAND Team for the next Unit Swiss Team on September 22nd, 2011.
Congrats to the 499er winners in Strati ABC: Merrily Sartain, Jerr Boschee, Ray Olds &
Jane Koch who topped a field of 13 teams. The Open Team Winners in Strata A Lenny Schaen,
Aslam Ansari, Derrell Childs & Jay Gibson; Strata B: Jules Schoenberg, Bill Osborn, Bettie
Ingram, Hazel Schoenberg; Strata C: Martha Young, Murray Berger, Bob Scallan, Jack Borenstein.
Make plans to join the BAND Team for the next Unit Swiss Team on September 22nd, 2011.
BAND 199er Results, Pictures & MP Winners - Official ACBL Results Now Posted
112 players won silver points with Ray Olds topping the list. What could be better than three days
with friends, food and bridge!Join us for our next 299er Sectional - June 9-11, 2011.
112 players won silver points with Ray Olds topping the list. What could be better than three days
with friends, food and bridge!Join us for our next 299er Sectional - June 9-11, 2011.
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Five Teams Advance to the GNT Flight C District Finals in May!
Congratulations to Jerrold Albom, Anita Pupols, Frances Schmitz & Bruce Harbour for topping
the field of 10 teams. Good luck to all of the qualifying teams at the District Finals at the Richardson
Civic Center Memorial Day weekend.
Congrats to the March BAND Club Champions!
Congrats to Sally Lancaster & Fonse Ragland for winning Strati A & B - winning three points for
their effort! Barbara Ferm and John Pelletti won Strata C!
Congratulations to Jerrold Albom, Anita Pupols, Frances Schmitz & Bruce Harbour for topping
the field of 10 teams. Good luck to all of the qualifying teams at the District Finals at the Richardson
Civic Center Memorial Day weekend.
Congrats to the March BAND Club Champions!
Congrats to Sally Lancaster & Fonse Ragland for winning Strati A & B - winning three points for
their effort! Barbara Ferm and John Pelletti won Strata C!
Vanderbilt Vugraph Final On BAND Big Screens on Sunday!
Join the BAND Team throughout the week to watch the 2011 Vanderbilt matches.
Rosters and Brackets are available at BAND and in Donna's Blog. Quarter Scores
Donna's Blog from 2011 North American Championships
Join the BAND Team throughout the week to watch the 2011 Vanderbilt matches.
Rosters and Brackets are available at BAND and in Donna's Blog. Quarter Scores
Donna's Blog from 2011 North American Championships
Big Time in Big D Results & Pictures
Final Table Count: 723 Tables!
We beat last year's record (667 tables) for largest 4-day Dallas sectional!
THANKS to all of the wonderful volunteers (too many to name) who helped to make the 2011 "Big
Time in Big D" a HUGE success. Special thanks to Susan Keyes who coordinated the volunteers
and to Patricia Coronado for all of the food.
Mark your calendars - March 29-April 1, 2012. See you next year!
Final Table Count: 723 Tables!
We beat last year's record (667 tables) for largest 4-day Dallas sectional!
THANKS to all of the wonderful volunteers (too many to name) who helped to make the 2011 "Big
Time in Big D" a HUGE success. Special thanks to Susan Keyes who coordinated the volunteers
and to Patricia Coronado for all of the food.
Mark your calendars - March 29-April 1, 2012. See you next year!
Congratulations to the ACBL-Charity Game Winners!
Congrats to the following winners: Strata A - Gail Wells & Larue Stott; Strata B - Linda Scott &
Sally Lancaster; and Strata C: Louise LeRoux & Tom Nabors. The BAND scores have been sent
to Memphis. National winners will be announced in April.
Congrats to the following winners: Strata A - Gail Wells & Larue Stott; Strata B - Linda Scott &
Sally Lancaster; and Strata C: Louise LeRoux & Tom Nabors. The BAND scores have been sent
to Memphis. National winners will be announced in April.
Bridge Bingo Drawing Winner Announced at "8 Is Enough" Team Event
Congrats to Mary Agnes Caine for winning the 1st Quarter Bridge Bingo drawing entitling her to a
club game with a BAND Team member. Wonder who she will choose? Congrats to Strata A Team
Winners: Genny & Yuri Lemeshev, Donna Compton & Kathleen Bumgardner. Strata BC was
won by John Pelletti, Susan Bates, Natole Tripode & David Luzzatto.
Congrats to Mary Agnes Caine for winning the 1st Quarter Bridge Bingo drawing entitling her to a
club game with a BAND Team member. Wonder who she will choose? Congrats to Strata A Team
Winners: Genny & Yuri Lemeshev, Donna Compton & Kathleen Bumgardner. Strata BC was
won by John Pelletti, Susan Bates, Natole Tripode & David Luzzatto.
Cavendish Invitational Pairs & Teams - May 4-8, 2011
Last round fiasco causes Levin-Weinstein to place 2nd - Read Donna's Blog for compete story!
Last round fiasco causes Levin-Weinstein to place 2nd - Read Donna's Blog for compete story!
BAND 299er Sectional HUG Success! & Pictures, Results and Masterpoint List
Thanks to everyone who made the BAND 2011 299er Sectional such a success! Special thanks to
Kathy and Mark Bumgardner for running the show! A GREAT time was had by all!
Thanks to everyone who made the BAND 2011 299er Sectional such a success! Special thanks to
Kathy and Mark Bumgardner for running the show! A GREAT time was had by all!