ARLENE CONWAY SELECTED AS 2019 GOODWILL COMMITTEE MEMBER
Unit 253 recently selected Arlene Conway to become a member of the District 7 Goodwill Committee. Arlene exemplifies goodwill not only at the bridge table but through her contributions to players through teaching and mentoring. She genuinely cares about promoting bridge and helping less experienced players to improve their game. Congratulations to Arlene and many thanks for all that you do to give back to the game of bridge.
CLAUDIA FEAGIN ELECTED TO THE DBAA HALL OF FAME
See MEMBER RECOGNITION - HALL OF FAME HONOREES TO READ ABOUT CLAUDIA FEAGIN!
TUE, AUG 27 • Tournament Schedule
Speakers:
• 1:15 pm, Roman Keycard 101- Nicolas Hammond
• 6:45 pm, Advanced Roman Keycard 201, Nicolas Hammond
| Lou Bluhm Open Knockout Seeded; Continues 10 & 3 Wednesday |
Seeded | 2 & 7:30 |
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| Lou Bluhm Bracketed KO Continues 10 & 3 Wednesday |
(0-6000) | 2 & 7:30 | |
| Open Pairs | (1500/3000/3000+) | 2 & 7:30 | |
| Braves GOLD RUSH Pairs | 2 & 7:30 | ||
| Olympic Side Series | (1st, 2nd of 4) | 2 / 7:30 | |
| 49er and 499er Pairs | 2 / 7:30 | ||
| Open Swiss Teams | 7:30 | ||
| Afternoon pair games benefit the ACBL Ed Foundation Evening pair games benefit the Atlanta Junior Bridge |
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WED, AUG 28 • 0-5 MP Players Free Today!
Speakers:
• 9:15 am, Takeout Doubles, Sam Marks
• 2:15 pm, Q&A, Mike Kovacich
• 6:45 pm, Q&A, Steve Weinstein
| Nadine Wood Bracketed Knockout (Continues 10 & 3 Thursday) |
10 & 3 | ||
| A/X Pairs | 10 & 3 | ||
| Mid-flight Pairs | (0-3000) | 10 & 3 | |
| Falcons GOLD RUSH Pairs | (0-750) | 10 & 3 | |
| Olympic Side Series | 10 & 3 | ||
| 49er and 499er Pairs | 10 & 3 | ||
| Open Board-a-Match Teams | 3:00 | ||
| Margaret Wagar Three-Session Knockout (Continues 7:30 Thu and Fri) |
7:30 | ||
| Evening Side Game Series (1st of 5) | 7:30 | ||
| 499er Swiss Teams | 7:30 | ||
| 499er Pairs | 7:30 |
THURS, AUG 29 • Schedule
Speakers:
9:15 am, Competitive Bidding, Patty Tucker
2:15 pm, Q&A, Jerry Helms
6:45 pm, Responses to 2 Club Opener, Marty Nathan
| Bracketed Round Robin Teams (7 to 9 teams per bracket starting from the top) |
(0-3000) | 10 & 3 | |
| A/X Pairs | 10 & 3 |
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| Mid-flight Pairs | (0-3000) |
10 & 3 | |
| Hawks GOLD RUSH Pairs | 10 & 3 | ||
| Billy Woodson Side Series (1st, 2nd of 4) |
10/3 | ||
| 49er and 499er Pairs | 10/3 | ||
| Open Swiss Teams | 3:00 | ||
| Morrill Hall Compact Knockout Two 12-board matches; concludes 7:30 Friday |
7:30 | ||
| Evening Side Game Series (2nd of 5) |
7:30 | ||
| 499er Pairs | 7:30 |
FRI, AUG 30 • GOODWILL DAY
Speakers:
• 9:15 am, You Can Count on it, Emory Whitaker
• 2:15 pm, Card Combinations, Fred Pollack
• 6:45 pm, Q&A, Peter Boyd-Bowman
| Barb Borah Bracketed Knockout Continues 10 & 3 Saturday |
10 & 3 | ||
| A/X Pairs | 10 & 3 | ||
| Mid-flight Pairs | (0-3000) | 10 & 3 | |
| United FC GOLD RUSH Pairs | (0-750) | 10 & 3 | |
| Billy Woodson Side Series (3rd, 4th of 4) |
10/3 | ||
| 49er and 499er Pairs | 10/3 | ||
| Open Swiss Teams | 3:00 | ||
| Two-night Open Swiss Teams (GOLD points) Concludes 7:30 Saturday |
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| Evening Side Game Series (3rd of 5) | 7:30 | ||
| 499er Pairs | 7:30 | ||
| Georgia Tech Zip KO Free with any high school or college ID |
11:00 |
SAT, AUG 31 • Tournament Schedule
Speakers:
• 9:15 am, Lebensohl, Jack Gillispie
• 2:15 pm, Q&A, Bob Jones
• 6:45 pm, Q&A, Steve Huhman
| Dickie Freeman Bracketed Knockout Continues 10 & 3 Sunday |
10 & 3 | ||
| A/X Pairs | 10 & 3 | ||
| Mid-flight Pairs | (0-3000) | 10 & 3 | |
| Swarm GOLD RUSH Pairs | (0-750) | 10 / 3 | |
| Peachtree Side Series (1st, 2nd of 6) | 10 / 3 | ||
| 49er and 499er Pairs | 10 / 3 | ||
| Open Board-a-Match Teams | 3:00 | ||
| Open Swiss Teams | 7:30 | ||
| Evening Side Game Series (4th of 5) | 7:30 | ||
| 499er Pairs | 7:30 | ||
| Lose 'n Snooze Zip KO | 11:00 |
SUN, SEP 1 • SCHEDULE
Speakers:
• 9:15 am, Counting Tricks - Not Points, Patty Tucker
• 9:15 am, Q&A, Fred Pollack
• 9:15 am, Q&A, Jack Gillispie
| Bracketed Round Robin Teams 7 to 9 teams per bracket starting from the top |
10 & 3 | ||
| Open Pairs | (1500/3000/3000+) | 10 & 3 | |
| Dream GOLD RUSH Pairs | (0-750) | 10 & 3 | |
| Peachtree Side Series (3rd, 4th of 6) | 10 / 3 | ||
| 499er Pair | 10 / 3 | ||
| Open Swiss Team | 3:00 | ||
| Evening Side Game Series (5th of 5) | 7:30 | ||
| Open Swiss Teams | 7:30 |
MON, SEP 2 • SCHEDULE
| A/X Swiss Teams | 10 & TBA | ||
| Mid-flight Swiss Teams | (0-3000) | 10 & TBA | |
| Dawgs GOLD RUSH Swiss Teams | 10 & TBA | ||
| Peachtree Side Series (5th, 6th of 6) | 10 / 2 | ||
| 499er Pairs | 10 / 2 |
TOURNAMENT CO-CHAIRS: | ||
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| Jack Feagin, (404) 966-8469 Jack's email link |
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| Judy Fendrick, (678) 358-2488 Judy's email link |
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PARTNERSHIP DESK: |
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| Bill Kulbersh Bill's email link |
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| Carey Snider Carey's email link |
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HOSPITALITY: | ||
| Becky Butler Becky's email link |
ACCOMODATIONS:
Crowne Plaza at Ravinia • 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road • Atlanta, GA • Call (770) 395-7700 by Aug. 10th for the bridge rate of $119 plus tax. Free parking at the Crowne Plaza or across the street at Perimeter Mall. Use the phrase, District 7 Mid-Atlantic Regional when making your reservation to receive the discounted bridge rate.
Overflow Hotels:
Both hotels offer free shuttle service and free parking • Call the main hotel number to learn more.
- Fairfield Inn • 1145 Hammond Dr. NE, (770) 350-0000, $119/night, free Internet and hot breakfast buffet. Reservations - ask for "Duplicate Bridge Labor Day" rate.
- DoubleTree by Hilton, Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody • 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.,
(770) 458-5282, $119/night
TRANSPORTATION:
MARTA Dunwoody Station
Ravinia Shuttle Service (2 mile radius)
Anyone interested to get a ride should contact the main hotel phone number (770-395-7700. The Crown Plaza shuttle is a black van labeled Ravinia.
- Taking Marta to the Tournament-the Ravinia provides shuttle service that loops from MARTA back to the hotel every 10-15 minutes
- Pickup/drop off at nearby restaurants and mall
Ravinia Parking:
- Covered, self-parking is free to bridge players at the hotel during the tournament events.
- Valet parking rate: $20.
Perimeter Mall Parking:
Free parking is available across the street from the Ravinia.
Dining
Anyone searching for restaurants can stop by the Tournament Information Desk to get information on full-service dining and fast food options within walking distance of the hotel.