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60P R E S E N T I N G … Y O U R U N I T 2 4 32007 BOARD M E M B E R CANDIDATESKay EgnerAs a board member of Unit243, I will be a diligent workerusing my computer skills tohelp out any way I can. I ampresently the treasurer of thePompano Beach Bridge Cluband a member of the board ofUnit 243.Phil HeasleyActive hardworking participantin all areas of board business;Chairman of STaC committeeand member of theDistrict 9 Flight C GrandNational Team.Carmella KnauerI'm very interested to be onthe board.I have a lot of good ideasand want to realize them.ACBL - District 9If I would be elected, Iwould like to minimize theexpenses on one side andmake all tournaments successful.I'm bringing in good skills:organization, computer, andhospitality.Elizabeth KrosAfter retiring from a careerin banking I have been able todevote more time to bridge. Iam currently on the board ofdirectors of the FortLauderdale Bridge Club andserve as treasurer. My primaryinterests are in promotingbridge and bringing the gameto the younger generation.Marge PecoraroI have been a bridge directorsince 1979, and have been onUnit 243 Board of Directors forseveral years co-chairing someof our tournaments. My goal isto have all Broward CountyACBL members enjoy bridge atthe clubs and tournaments.Paula PolsynSince retiring from myPharmacy career in 1990, Ihave been an avid bridge player.I joined ACBL in 1994 andhave achieved Life Masterrank. I am actively involved inseveral bridge clubs and willdo anything I can to promotethe game as I believe it to bethe best game ever invented. Iam especially eager to promoteideas that I have aboutbringing new players to thegame and if elected I will workhard to accomplish this goal.Bill RauldCurrent and past presidentof Unit 243 for two years; Ihave been involved in bridge insouth Florida for 12 years. Iam constantly trying to get newpeople involved in duplicatebridge. I would like to continueserving you as your representativeon the board.T. J. SingerAs the most recentlyappointed board member, Ihave been an active particpantin board business including:actively maintaining the Unit243 website, manning the partnershipdesk at our Unit-runtournaments and working ongetting sponsors for our localtournaments. I am a bridgedirector and was Unit 243'sRookie of The Year in 2005.Marlene SolenderMy goal as a board memberwould be to ensure the fairnessand competitive spirit of thegame, encourage zero toleranceand get the younger internetbridge players into thebridge clubs. My bridge experienceand administrativeskills would help further thegoals of Unit 243. I am a GoldLife Master and a bridge director.Jean SpectorPrize chairperson and hardworkingmember of Unit 243board.Lindy TinoI am a native Floridian (2ndgeneration) and I love the gameof bridge! Until my retirementin 2005, I was a teacher in Dadeand Broward Counties. So I amsure you will understand thatone of my commitments as amember of the board would bebridge education for the youngpeople of our area. I would alsolike to promote good will andgood manners at the bridgetable. Please allow me theopportunity to give somethingback to the bridge communitythat has given so much enjoymentto me.Jim WalkerI am a baby boomer andexpect to see an influx of otherboomers in the Florida bridgeclubs to create a turn-aroundin attendance and membership.I currently direct threegames in Broward County.Ulla WoolhiserI have an infectious enthusiasmfor bridge which I ameager to share. I will promotebridge in our community particularlyto the younger generation.I am a Silver Life Masterand a former bridge teacher inNew York.www.District9ACBL.org 61