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Jane Melby is the 2018 Sportsperson of the Year for the DBAA/Unit 253. Her successful nomination was echoed by many as she was described as the essence of graciousness at the table and in the clubs. It has been suggested that her most sportsman-like trait is the lack of drama in competition and that her poise and warm smile go a long way to dispel any possible awkwardness that might arise at the table. Jane has consistently played with partners at all levels, playing 'up' to better her game and mentoring many new and advancing players. Jane is best known as a popular teacher, but her most recent significant bridge accomplishment was graciously running the I/N desk at the 2018 ATL NABC.
Jane will receive a certificate and a year of free plays at all of the DBAA Sectional Touraments in 2019. Her name will be included on the DBAA-maintained plaque with all of the previous winners. Congratulations Mrs. Melby.
The ACBL Hall of Fame Committee awarded Patty Tucker the prestigious Blackwood Award for 2019. The Blackwood Award recognizes long and outstanding contributions to bridge outside of playing ability.
Patty is best known as one of the most prominent teachers in the bridge world and as the creator of Learn Bridge in a Day, which has introduced more than 5000 people to bridge in the past five years. A Grand Life Master, Patty is a co-founder of Atlanta Junior Bridge, a coach for the Georgia Tech collegiate team and a past president for the American Bridge Teachers' Association She originated the Youth NABC in 2008.
Patty won the North American Pairs in 2000. She has previously been recognized as Honorary Member of the Year in 2016, and Goodwill Member of the Year in 2011. CONGRATULATIONS PATTY!!!!
I am fascinated by the people I meet when playing bridge in Atlanta. While waiting for the next set of boards, I have learned we are a bunch of intelligent, successful and interesting folks who come to the bridge table several times a week for a variety of reasons I thought it might be interesting to interview our commuity to learn about the very interesting folks we play against, but do not get to know. Shari Naman
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Virginia Saul is a beautiful and gracious lady who just turned 90 years young. She was raised with her younger brother in Atlanta and graduated from Girls High School and the University of Georgia.
Virginia's mother, Theresa Diamond, was a avid bridge player until her death at 94, earning 2500 master points playing with partners including Jack Feagin and Carey Snyder. Virginia was sure she did not want to play bridge when she heard some of her mother's other partners squabble loudly, but her friend, Joyce Levow, suggested they take lessons and they started their bridge careers together.
Virginia worked as a teacher and then worked at Atlanta Antique Shop for 18 years. Virginia temporarily quit bridge as she grew more involved with her family and with volunteer activities including Hadassah, The Jewish Federation of Atlanta, and The Jewish Home. Virginia was recently honored by Hadassah for her lifelong commitment to its causes.
Virginia returned to duplicate bridge in 1989, and is one of the most respected and loved bridge players in Atlanta. She has vowed to top her Mother's master point total!
Along with Milton, the love of her life, Virginia raised three children and has 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. One of her daughters is Barbara Fleming, who is now a third generation terrific bridge player.
Virginia credits bridge with stimulating her mind and enjoys getting dressed and going out each day to play. She absolutely loves the great friends she has met playing bridge. She particularly loved her bi-weeklygames with Benny Joffe. Her advice to newer players is to keep trying and to play in the open game. She said she owes her success to her wonderful bridge teachers and partners. She still takes lessons and said she is constantly learning this wonderful game of bridge.
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