Boston Fall Nationals

And a good time was had by all! The votes are in and the results show that the 2008 Fall Nationals were among the best held. Even with the current economic challenges over 5,000 players from 43 countries traveled to join their fellow bridge enthusiasts in Boston. Besides the passion we all share for the game there was excellent hospitality each day, door prizes given courtesy of the State Days, great registration and section top prizes, a wonderful variety of tours available, and many more special features that helped to make this National such a tremendous success.

Connecticut players should be proud of their efforts in contributing to the successful outcome of the tournament. Many volunteers from our Unit 126 chaired committees and worked numerous hours for over 2 years in the planning for the event. During the Nationals many more from our state rallied to volunteer in the different areas which needed support to ensure that this National would be the most memorable one for players from around the world. Connecticut was, also, well-represented at the bridge tables throughout the tournament and made a good showing in the overall results.

During the tournament Connecticut had the opportunity to showcase their state during two of the State Days events. On Sunday, November 23^rd, the Hartford Bridge Club sponsored a day. They exhibited many of the memorable events during their 78 year history as the longest continuous running club in North America and the largest in New England. Their display table showcased the many awards and accolades provided to the club over the years including the prestigious Jane Johnson award from the ACBL. The HBC brought with them many gifts to hand out to those who stopped by their table which demonstrated why they are the ‘Club with a Heart’.

On Tuesday, November 25^th, our Unit 126 hosted Connecticut State Day to showcase the many beautiful offerings of our state. Two beautiful gift baskets filled with products made from our state were given out in the daily drawing and very happily received by two lucky players. The Bigelow Tea Company donated individually wrapped tea bags which were given out to anyone who stopped by our table along with some other gift items donated by the CT Travel and Tourism department and the Hartford Bridge Club.

To all the numerous volunteers who gave their time to make the 2008 Fall Nationals so successful and to all of the players who joined us at the bridge tables in Boston, a very sincere ‘Thank You’! Without your support this could not have happened.  For those who missed out on the fun - don’t despair.  The NABC will be coming back to Boston again soon, perhaps as early as 2015.  Mark your calendars to join the volunteers and players to see if you can top 2008.

Ausra Geaski

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