The ACBL from A to Z
As a member of the ACBL, you are one of a very special group of nearly 170,000 people who enjoy the camaraderie and fun of participating in a game of skill and strategy. ACBL members agree that duplicate bridge is one of the most challenging and exciting sports in the world!
ACBL is made up of 300+ units and 25 districts. Its main office is in Memphis, Tennessee, where an administrative staff of 90+ is housed. There are an additional 200+ tournament directors on the road. The ACBL Board of Directors determines the policies and direction of the organization.
ACBL provides a Customer Service Line that is available 24 hours a day toll-free, 800- 467-1623. You can check on your masterpoint holdings, or leave us a message about your magazine and/or dues status and your call will be returned within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays). ACBL also offers members the opportunity to check masterpoints and get updates on all sorts of bridge information on its web site at – www.acbl.org.
This booklet has been created to provide you with information of interest to all ACBL members. It will serve as a reference guide to the wonderful world of duplicate bridge. Please note these special features:
--A list of ACBL Member Benefits on pages 3, --A guide to the popular bridge shorthand used on the Internet on page 14, --Web site references to lead you to more information online, --A special ad on the inside back cover of the booklet to introduce some of the products available through ACBL’s Sales Department. --The Masterpoint ranks that members can achieve on page 22, --A guide to the different types and colors of masterpoints and how to earn them on page 16, --A contact sheet on the inside front cover to help you get the information you want from ACBL Headquarters.
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