The ABA Educational and Charitable Foundation––abaECF
UNCF Month: Empowering Futures Through  Education
"A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste"

The ABA, through the Educational and Charitable Foundation, proudly awards 24 annual scholarships to college students, many of whom attend historically Black colleges supported by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).  We encourage all clubs and units to sponsor a game this month supporting UNCF. Remember,  no sanction is needed to host this event––every contribution counts! You can click here to meet previous recipients.  You can click here for the UNCF REPORT FORM.

OCTOBER IS ABA'S UNCF MONTH

"A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste"
United Negro College Fund

The ABA, through the Educational and Charitable Foundation, gives 24 annual scholarships to college students, many of whom attend Black colleges supported by the United Negro College Fund. All clubs and units are encouraged to sponsor a game to support the Fund. No sanction is needed to sponsor this game. You can click here to meet previous recipients. Click here for the UNCF REPORT FORM.

A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste"
United Negro College Fund

Our organization is dedicated to providing excellent opportunities for study, play, and the proliferation of duplicate Bridge. We believe in our heartfelt responsibility to enable college students as they prepare to become future leaders. All ABA clubs are encouraged to conduct their annual benefit game for the United College Fund in October to support this goal. Players can take pride in participating in the ABA UNC games, which will help students studying at historically Black colleges and universities gain the skills and connections they need to succeed. Let’s work together to exceed our previous fundraising goals and positively impact the future of these students. We encourage everyone to participate in the game and support UNCF. 

Renew Your ABA Membership Dues

Beginning October 1, members are encouraged to renew their memberships for 2025. As an incentive to renew early, a discounted rate will be available from October 1 to November 30, 2024. During this period, members will receive a $5 discount on their national dues, reducing the annual dues from $60 to $55. Per the bylaws, all members must also pay their local club dues to remain in good standing.

Dues can be paid through your local club or online at ababridge.org using the PayPal app. To renew online, select Membership from the menu and enter your ABA member ID in the renewal form, where your information will be auto-filled. Select your section to calculate the correct total for national and sectional dues. As you know, local club dues must be paid directly to your club or unit.

Exciting News for ABA Members!** The October 2024 Fall Edition of the ABA Bulletin is now available online. Immerse yourself in the latest updates, insightful articles, and upcoming events that matter to you.

 

 


Mark Your Calendar:  Upcoming National Tournaments  for 2025-2026

Spring National Tournament

Date: April 5-11, 2025

Location: Live Casino and Hotel, Hanover, Maryland

Summer National Tournament

Date: August 2025

Location: TBA

Spring National Tournament

Date: April, 2026

Location: TBA

Summer National Tournament

Date: August 2026

Location: New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA

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