ACBL Unit 539
San Diego

2023 Ace of Clubs and Mini McKenney Unit awards

2023 Ace of Clubs and Mini McKenney Unit Awards

It was wonderful to see so many of you at our annual membership meeting in May. We had a great turnout, and it was terrific to see many old friends once again.

Additionally, May is the month when our Unit recognizes the achievements of many of its fine players from the previous year. The Helen Shanbrom Ace of Clubs contest recognizes achievements at the club level. It is named in honor of Shanbrom, a Grand Life Master from Florida who won her category 20 times. Only masterpoints won at clubs are counted for these races, which are held at the National, District, and Unit levels.

The Mini McKenney contest, named after former ACBL Chief William McKenney, recognizes members who have won the most masterpoints during the calendar year. All "pigmented" points are counted, excluding points earned online. These races are held at the National, District, and Unit levels, and recipients are presented with a medallion representing their achievement.

Last year, ACBL introduced a new category, highlighting the winners of the Ace of Virtual Clubs (ACBL Virtual Clubs only). Our very own Lawrence Sherman, along with Marjorie O'Malley and Charles O'Malley, secured the second position in their category nationally. Larry achieved an impressive 906.73 Masterpoints, while Charlie O'Malley earned 655.53, and Marjorie received 632.52 Masterpoints.

To the following 2023 award recipients, a big congratulations from all of us! You should have received an email from our Unit President congratulating you on your great achievement. Your Ace of Clubs certificate and/or Mini McKenney medallion will be handed to you at the next physical get-together. If you missed the awards presentation, your Ace of Clubs certificate and/or Mini McKenney medallion will be mailed to you.

2023 Ace of Clubs Races Winners

Unit 539 Ace of Clubs Top Recipients

0 to 5

Dennis Williams

5 to 20

Jorge Finkelberg

20 to 50

Hilary Sacks

50 to 100

Juanita Rippetoe

100 to 200

Barnie Wallace

200 to 300

Ellen Michaud

300 to 500

Rose Mary Finger

500 to 1000

Adele Gerstenhaber

1000 to 1500

Toby Burke

1500 to 2500

Stephen Rattner

2500 to 3500

Kathleen Byrne

3500 to 5000

John Evans

5000 to 7500

Samuel Jordan

7500 to 10000

Andrew Loh

Over 10000

Phyllis Yates

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2023 Virtual Club Races Winners

Philippe Dubois Ruby Life Master

Kamla Kalpana Parikh Life Master

2023 Mini McKenney Races Winners

Unit 539 Mini McKenney Top Recipients

0 to 5

Helen Hillman

5 to 20

Jorge Finkelberg

20 to 50

John Himebaugh

50 to 100

Blaine Hibbard

100 to 200

Barnie Wallace

200 to 300

Ellen Michaud

300 to 500

Mona Deutsch

500 to 1000

Adele Gerstenhaber

1000 to 1500

Brian Castle

1500 to 2500

William Bartley

2500 to 3500

John Boackle Jr

3500 to 5000

Charles O'Malley

5000 to 7500

Lawrence Sherman

7500 to 10000

Wirt Gilliam

Over 10000

Jim Johnsen

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Lamya Agelidis Diamond Life Master

Sue Adams Bronze Life Master

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