FWDBC IS CLOSED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1
ONLINE GAMES FOR FWDBC PLAYERS SET UP
The FWDBC is now partnering with the Indianapolis Bridge Center for Bridge Base Online’s Virtual Club Games. This means that our players are welcome to play there and if they do, our club will receive a share of the entry fees. We are financially healthy, but this income will help offset our fixed expenses until we get back to playing in person.
To play in the Indianapolis Open or Limited online games (times/cost), you first need to be registered (free) at Bridgebase.com with a username and ACBL number. (If you don’t know the latter, contact Kim Grant at (krfgrant@gmail.com). Also please send Kim your BBO user name. Click here for more details on how to register, find a game, and play online bridge for lots of masterpoints. Enjoy!
Please monitor your email and this website www.fortwaynebridge.org for updates. Those without email service can call Club Manager Gary Chaney (419-438-2175).
FWDBC RAISES MORE THAN $12,000 FOR FOOD BANK
On May 15 Club Manager Gary Chaney delivered $12,394 in checks, donated by 109 club players, to the Community Harvest Food Bank's Executive President Carmen Cumberland. The challenge began when players were asked to donate what they would have paid (or more) to play since the club has been closed in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Most donated much more, in amounts ranging from $20 to $1,000. Using a purchasing statistic provided by Bob Gasser, our players have enabled the Food Bank to purchase 65,231 pounds--almost 33 tons--of food to be distributed to our fellow citizens in their time of need. To all who gave, a big THANK YOU!
ALL LISTED BELOW DEPEND ON CLUB REOPENING DATE
NEXT SWISS TEAM GAME WILL BE ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Please sign up at the club if you have a team or need teammates, or contact Director Bob Enyeart (260-438-857 or Enyeart.Bob@gmail.com) for help. SEE RANKING SYSTEM
LONGEST DAY 2020 CANCELLED – YOU CAN STILL DONATE
Our Longest Day game and event, scheduled for June 24, has been cancelled. Please consider donating to the FWDBC’s Longest Day fundraising page for the Alzheimer’s Association’s research and support services at http://act.alz.org/goto/FWBridgeLongestDay
ANNUAL MEETING RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER 2
Our club’s Annual Meeting will be held before the game on Wednesday, September 2. Watch for details closer to that date.
GAME SCHEDULE
Third Monday of most months 1 PM
Tuesday 1 PM
Wednesday 1 PM
Thursday:
Saturday 1 PM
Saturday 6 PM
We want our new website to meet your needs. If you have any suggestions, please send them to Judy Nelsen at judprof@ameritech.net.
Are your phone/email listed? Do you want them to be?
The FWDBC maintains several lists based on player preferences. If you would like to be added to OR removed from any of the lists below, please contact: fortwaynebridgeclub@gmail.com.
- Those on our email list receive a monthly email of club news, including rank advancements, and occasionally are sent other timely news or announcements.
- We maintain a directory of player telephone numbers and email addresses for players’ use only--this directory is available at the club but not published online.
- Players’ phone numbers only are listed online, near the bottom of the Member page..