Bridge Life - 4

From the CEO

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fter playing kitchen table bridge with my
family as a teenager, I felt it was time to
take my game to the next level. My first
hands-on duplicate bridge experience took
place during my senior year of high school
when I participated in lessons offered by
a local bridge teacher. I continued to learn
new facets of the game, and my mentor took
me to play in my first duplicate club game.
Dorothy was kind and patient while she put up with all my
playing snafus, and she removed the intimidation factor that is
natural when we try something new.
After finishing college, I had more free time for leisure
activities. Bridge was a natural as I always had a love for the
game. I subsequently joined the American Contract Bridge
League (ACBL) and set out on my quest to become a Life
Master. This accomplishment took more than a decade. A few
years ago, I received the opportunity all nine-to-fivers dream of
- to combine a passion with a profession - and I accepted the
Chief Executive Officer position at the ACBL.
While my experience pales in comparison to many players, I've learned that regardless of the skill level, style
of bridge or number of masterpoints earned, bridge players share many undeniable traits. We are intelligent,
curious, perceptive, analytical, supportive and life-long learners. We are not afraid of a new challenge because
that is what we eagerly anticipate with each new deal of the cards.
As a member of the ACBL, bridge becomes more than just a game - it is a social network, a passion and a way
of life. Additionally, our members support a host of education programs through their dues that help grow the
next generation of bridge players. I hope you enjoy this complimentary magazine of bridge education articles
and stories. It's a wonderful example of what our members receive each month in the Bridge Bulletin.
I look forward to welcoming you into the ACBL bridge-playing family.

Robert Hartman, CEO
BRIDGE
JUNE

Bridge Life is a collection of modified and reprinted articles from
the Bridge Bulletin, the ACBL's monthly publication. In addition
to feature articles, the Bridge Bulletin helps you improve your
game with education articles for players of all levels. Join the
ACBL and start receiving the Bridge Bulletin in your mailbox!
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Bridge Life

https://www.nxtbook.com/acbl/MKT/a-to-z-guide
https://www.nxtbook.com/acbl/MKT/WelcometoDuplicate_MKT
https://www.nxtbook.com/acbl/MKT/Bridge_Life_MKT
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