Montreal Bridge League Minutes of the Annual General Meeting August 24, 2025 AGENDA Welcome from the President Verification of quorum and opening of the meeting Adoption of the agenda Adoption of the minutes of the 2024 AGM Presentation of the
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNING TEAMS OF THE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025
Congratulations to the winning teams of the : Canadian National Teams Championship A (CNCT-A) Gold medal : Frédéric Pollack (Montréal) Jason Feldman, Daniel Miles, Daniel Lavee, Jacob Freeman, Jeff Smith. Bronze medal :
A place for you in the team of the Montreal Bridge League
Do you share our passion for bridge and wish to join our team? Do you have ideas or issues that are close to your heart? Energy and availability? We need you! Your secretarial, marketing, IT and organizational skills would be very useful to us.
Sam Gold, recipient of the von Zedtwitz Award
Sam Gold(1908 – 1982), was an important person for the bridge community in Montréal. In February the ACBL Hall of Fame Commitee named Sam Gold recipient of the von Zedtwitz Award, given to players with outstanding tournament records. He
A VIRBANT CALL FROM A CLUB PLAYER
By Ginette Bérubé I can’t keep it in, I hope that this gentle reminder will bear fruits, to help the clubs that we have known and appreciated for so long. Covid is behind us now and hopefully for a long time. The clubs which have welcomed
CONGRATULATIONS TO MARC LACHAPELLE FOR HIS “PLATINUM LIFE MASTER”
Read the article (in French) here
GEORGE RETEK, 2020 RECIPIENT OF THE “CUKOFF – LA TRAVERSE – WISER” TROPHY
By Heather Peckett The CLW trophy is presented annually to a member in good standing of District 1 of the ACBL who has demonstrated outstanding ethical behaviour and/or excellence in tournament or disciplinary administration. The Selection
What the Canadian Bridge Federation does for you
In a recent interview, Neil Kimelman, the current president of the CBF, helps readers to better understand this organization. Read the interview here
Sylvain Descôteaux, 2019 Recipient of the “Cukoff – La Traverse – Wiser” Trophy
By Jean La Traverse – District 1 President The CLW trophy is presented annually to a member in good standing of District 1 of the ACBL who has demonstrated outstanding ethical behavior and/or excellence in tournament or disciplinary
Kamel Fergani inducted into the Canadian Bridge Federation
Congratulations to Kamel Fergani on being inducted into the Canadian Bridge Federation Hall of Fame. Recognized for his bridge expertise and his generosity in advising players at all levels, Mr. Fergani is a prominent figure on the greater
Rollande Makarewicz winner of the George Retek Trophy
The honors of the George Retek trophy go to Rollande Makarewicz. This award is awarded annually by District 1* to a person who has made a great contribution as a volunteer to District 1 and its units. Rollande’s involvement as a volunteer
Gus Duchesne Winner of the Cukoff-Latraverse-Wiser Trophy
This year, the honor goes to Gus Duchesne, an iconic bridge personality of the beautiful city of Montréal. The Cukoff-Latraverse-Wiser trophy is awarded annually by District 1 in honor of outstanding national directors to recognize
New Laws of Duplicate Bridge
New Laws of Duplicate Bridge 2017 The Laws of Duplicate Bridge 2017 are effective in the ACBL beginning September 25, 2017. Below is a synopsis of changes made from the previous (2008) version of the Laws.
Barbara Saltsman – Grand Life Master
Barbara Saltsman, from Montreal, has achieved the level of « Grand Life Master » a few months ago. It was a tremendous achievement to have accumulated the 10 000 master points associated with this level, in addition to the Canadian Women’s
Peter Nagy at the ACBL Hall of fame
Peter Nagy inducted to the ACBL Hall of fame at the NABC in Toronto in July 2017.
Jean Castonguay honored by the Canadian Bridge Federation
Jean Castonguay has been named the recipient of the CBF Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his tireless service to the CBF and to bridge in Québec. Jean served on the CBF board of directors, representing Zone II (Quebec and Eastern
Congratulations Vincent!
Congratulations, Vincent, for winning this prestigious tournament on Sunday in Copenhagen. It is with interest that all the players of our unit follow Vincent Demuy, our young star at the international level. Vincent won this competition with
Joey Silver: Grand Life Master
Local player Joey Silver now holds the title of Grand Life Master Grand Life Master Master is the highest rank in the ACBL. This title is awarded for reaching 10 000 Masterpoints, including at least one win in a major NABC event with no upper
Nicolas L’Écuyer: Grand Life Master
Local player Nicolas L’Écuyer now holds the title of Grand Life Master. Grand Life Master Master is the highest rank in the ACBL. This title is awarded for reaching 10 000 Masterpoints, including at least one win in a major NABC event
10,000 congratulations for Frederic Pollack
Frederic Pollack holds the title of Platinum Life Master as of last month. Interview with a Life Master bridge player who excels in bridge.