WBF President’s Dinner Lyon 2017

By Mark Horton In 43rd World Bridge Teams Championships On 18th August 2017

On Thursday evening Gianarrigo Rona hosted a dinner at which a number of awards were made, recognising the tremendous contribution the recipients had made to the organisation of the Championships. The President was joined by the President Emeritus of the World Bridge Federation José Damiani.

Patrick Grenthe, President FFB – WBF Gold Medal

Jean-Louis Counil, ON Site Organizer – WBF Silver Medal

Jean-Philippe Daublain, Local Organising Committee Chairman – WBF Plaque

Patrick Bogacki, 1st Vice President FFB – WBF Plaque

Jean-Claude Thuillier, Secretary General FFB – WBF Plaque

Christine Francin – WBF Plaque

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Mark Horton

Mark Horton British journalist and expert player, was Editor of Bridge Magazine 1995-2017 and now edits the online publication Bridgerama+. At one time, his business cards were inscribed: Have Cards will Travel, but following the death of his most famous sponsor, the Rabbi Leonard Helman, he has tended to concentrate on his writing exploits (in 2018 he had five books published!). Anyone wanting to discover how to lose at bridge on a regular basis (and pay for the privilege) should feel free to contact him. He currently lives in Shrewsbury with his wife Liz.

WBF President’s Dinner Lyon 2017

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