[SBU Board] FW: Seattle NextGenBridge players coming to Bothell

[Ann Romeo]

Well spoke Jen. I too, am not totally sold on the idea that what we've done
in the past is the way it should always be.  But, I'm pretty sure our event
schedule has been set and filed with ACBL.

Also fyi, the kids who will come to the July tournament are expected to be
playing in the 199er section, not in a junior event.

I wanna help the kids from NextGen bridge--they have been playing all
school year, at least once/week (or thereabouts).  However, I'm not sure if
they can keep up with the pace of the 199er game.  I just don't know.

Also, I wonder if Anne is interested in getting the kids to the NLM
tournament in April, also at Bothell.  I know she knows about it...but I
also know that transportation is an issue.

just my rambling thoughts.

Ann


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On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 6:19 PM, Jen Chalfan <jenchalfan at gmail.com> wrote:

> I want to make it clear that I am 100% in favor of supporting youth
> bridge. I want to do everything we reasonably can to ensure that these kids
> have a great time. Let's really make them feel welcome, and send them home
> with bridge trinkets, a group photo, and a personal invitation to come back
> and play at our tournaments in the future.
>
> That said, I'm not sure that adding a junior section to the upcoming
> sectional is the right way to do it. The events were decided on months ago,
> the flyers are ready, and staffing decisions have been made. Also, we were
> clear at the last meeting that we aren't changing the event schedule to add
> a 0-750 swiss - if there's enough interest in that, great, we'll reassess
> our event schedule and add it to a future tournament. It seems out of line
> with that decision if we, in March, decide to significantly modify the
> events for the May sectional in order to add a youth section.
>
> I don't subscribe to the school of thought of "well, that's how it's
> always been done" - if the board thinks that it's right to add a youth
> section, let's do it. However, we should consider whether it's really
> necessary. In what way will either the youth or the novice game be better
> off with a separate kids section?
>
> Ann Farmer contacted McKenzie directly with the same text she sent to Tim,
> and his belief is that a combined youth/novice section would be fine.
>
> If we're going to make the decision to add a youth section, it seems like
> something we should do immediately (rather than waiting three weeks), so
> that we can update the flyers accordingly. Perhaps we should discuss this
> via email rather than at the next board meeting. I'm not sure what more Ann
> Farmer would add in person about whether to add a youth section than she's
> said via email.
>
> -Jen
>
>
> On Friday, February 12, 2016, Tim <trkwhite at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Yes, the MI Library.
>> ------------------------------
>> From: Ann Romeo
>> Sent: ‎2/‎13/‎2016 7:19 AM
>> To: Seattle ACBL Unit Board
>> Subject: Re: [SBU Board] FW: Seattle NextGenBridge players coming to
>> Bothell
>>
>> Yes, she does want to address the group. where is the next meeting?  MI?
>>
>> Ann Romeo
>> Personal email: annromeo at gmail.com
>> Local home: 425-392-8417
>> Work email: Ann.Romeo at ORCInternational.com
>> Work direct dial: 212-463-6331
>> My cell: 425-615-1413
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 1:17 PM, Tim <trkwhite at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Folks,
>>>
>>> Let's plan to include this topic on the agenda for our March 7 board
>>> meeting.
>>>
>>> Also, Ann R:  please advise as to whether Anne Farmer wishes to address
>>> the Unit board on March 7 regarding a potential request for grant for
>>> NextGenBridge.  If she does, we will need to limit her presentation time to
>>> perhaps 10 minutes to be followed by Q&A and then excuse her for board
>>> discussion.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Tim
>>> ------------------------------
>>> From: Anne Farmer
>>> Sent: ‎2/‎13/‎2016 6:42 AM
>>> To: mczen.myers at gmail.com
>>> Cc: Ann Romeo; Bill Bumpas; Shirley M. Johnson; Barbara Nist; Patti
>>> McCallum; John Weinberg; Don Logerwell; Bryan Delfs; Chisholm, Lori; Berndt,
>>> Douglas A; King, William; Rousselle, Marissa; Carol's Modern Bridge; Alan
>>> Rodan; George Ma; Victor Bremson; Nick Tipton; Tim White; David Taylor
>>> Subject: Seattle NextGenBridge players coming to Bothell
>>>
>>> Hi- Ann Romeo referred me to you regarding the upcoming Bothell
>>> Sectional May 27-29, 2016. We have great news! We have arranged
>>> transportation for the kids in the School Bridge program to come play on
>>> Saturday, May 28. Please send us details as to location, times, etc.
>>> Afternoon will work better so we can provide a lunch for the kids before
>>> they play. So- we now have enough kids for a Junior Section with our kids
>>> and the bridge campers.  I will be glad to help you. Do we need
>>> another,director for the Junior section? If I may suggest Bernard Mann- who
>>> has participated in the program or John K /Daniel Poore.They are familiar
>>> with the school program and have volunteered at the tournaments. Please
>>> call me ASAP at (206)441-7244 h or (206)854-0008 mobile.  Thanks so
>>> much.
>>> Kindest Regards,
>>> Anne L. Farmer
>>> Chairman/President
>>> Seattle NextGenBridge
>>> seattlenextgenbridge at gmail.com
>>>
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