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« on: February 08, 2019, 03:11:38 AM »
Hi Ken and Sanya
Just my thoughts:
I think the participation that we have in the IAC club at the moment is wonderful. Now that the deadwood has been eliminated, attendance stats should be more accurate. Any lessons that I have hosted for visiting teachers have had ample attendance.
It takes a while to build up the kibs for any new teacher (Dave had a few when he started but now draws in the 30s or 40s) or new session (Kastan88) but the numbers tend to come when there is some consistency in the schedule over time.
Team matches seem to be a hit. But I have had many complaints about the constant calling for players in private message form. I would rather not suggest 'ignoring' bbo_iac. I did have one member quit because of the constant messages.
I don't play in tournaments but noticed (when I signed on on Monday) that Arik's tourney had 7 1/2 tables registered - 2 people short of his 8 tables. Unfortunate. This tourney has been held for a while. Is average participation not known?
I think that trying to make people feel guilty about not joining the tourneys and lessons is not going to make them want to participate (I have had some comments about the message that was sent by bbo_iac last week). I volunteer for my own benefit. If others don't want to come to my sessions that is fine. They are either not interested, have forgotten and have something better to do.
I am not sure how many members actually come to the website to check the schedule, let alone go into the forum. Again, I feel there is no use getting upset as it is what it is.
We have been through the route of asking the members what they want (Forum thread 'Why I want to be an IAC member' - or something like that). I see little use in repeating the exercise.
Sorry if this sounds scattered but, like I said, just some thoughts.
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Enclosed are the notes for Marc's Friday, July 5 session on Minor-Suit Slam Bidding. A special THANK YOU to Marc for holding the session as well as providing extensive notes on the hands. Please visit Marc’s website for information on lessons: 
