Old News:
28 Nov 2006
Club cancelled due to weather
The Club Director cancelled our regular Tuesday evening session due to treacherous road conditions, and anticipated continued icy roads.
27 Nov 2006
On-line chat with NSA's John Williams, Nov 28th
NSA Executive Director John Williams will host the first in a series of on-line chats on Tuesday, November 28th, from 6:30-8:00 PM (EST) [3:30-5:00 PM Pacific Time]. Just log on to the NSA site www.scrabbleassociation.com during the designated time and click on the On-Line Chat icon and sign in. At that time NSA members may email any questions they may have about the current state of the organization, upcoming plans, etc. John will reply as best as possible on a "first come/first served" basis. The next chat will be after the holidays.
National SCRABBLE® Association
info@scrabble-assoc.com
27 Nov 2006
Vancouver-Seattle Challenge Trophy
Hey Scrab Club members:
I brought the 'Trophy' to Club tonite, so those who couldn't make it up to Bellingham could see it. The Grail is brass, tall and fancy, I think. We, as a club, won a year's storage/ownership of it in the Vancouver Border Battle.
I think Rebecca asked me to hold onto it when we were filing out of the tournament partially because I was in one of the last few packs of people to leave, and partially oh, because Nigel and I had a fairly good tournament.
It kind of reminds me of the Stanley Cup in Hockey, so I would like to push forth a tradition that it spend a little time in everyone's house who was on our Roster in Bellingham. Or, as time and logistics allow, anyone in our Club who wants a turn with it. Anyone who played contributed to our 103.5 -to- 89.5 WINS victory. And in a sense, we train together so everyone has a hand a club Win.
If you don't know the NHL tradition, each player gets about a week with this big ol' trophy that has grown to about 4 foot tall since it's creation in 1910 or 1920.
I don't mind at all hanging onto it myself, but I've gotten enough mileage out of it and I want to make sure everyone who would enjoy showing it off to friends and family gets a chance. There isn't nearly enough 'hardware' in the prize pools of this great recreation of ours, so please take a turn - you've earned it.
As the initial keeper of The Grail, I feel a responsibility to not lose the thing, so I would like to know WHO has it at all times. Just drop me an e-mail, phone or tell me in person that you gave it to _____. If you are not sure who's next just bring it to club on Tuesday (or even to 3rd place books Sunday (Lk Forest Park)). For now it's be a free-for-all. First come, first served, so I'll make a schedule if there's a lot of you who jump on the offer.
~MARK P. H 206-784-9706
updated 20 Nov 2006
Portland One-Day Tournament - November 26th
It's all over: Lake Oswego Tournament Results
Congratulations to Seattle club-members: Mike Frentz and Geoff Tongue, who came in first and second respectively in Division B, and Tod Taylor who placed 2nd in Divison C!Dave Wiegand is organizing a one-day (6-game) tournament in Lake Oswego (just south of Portland), on Sunday, November 26th. Play starts at Noon. Format is RR and KOH. Entry fee: $20. Limited to 36 players! Tournament Flyer [pdf]
Lakewood Center for the Arts - [Google Map Directions]
368 S. State St.
Lake Oswego, ORYou must pre-register by phone or email by 11/25. The Official Lake Oswego Tournament Details can be found on the NSA website. Contact David by email or phone (971) 404-5205 to register.
17 Nov 2006
SCRABBLE® Publicity Event in Seattle, Nov 17th
Seattle-based Real Networks purchased the on-line rights to SCRABBLE® earlier this year. RN and NSA are coordinating a publicity event in Seattle to highlight their new SCRABBLE® product. There will be a "Man-versus-Machine" match where Jim Kramer (2006 USSO Champion) will play the RN Scrabble® program for money.
The event will take place on Friday, November 17th at Westlake Center from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM.
MAN vs. Machine Press ReleaseIt's Over! See Results, Quackle game data, etc. on Jim K v. RN Machine page.
12 Nov 2006
Vancouver-Seattle Challenge Results
The tournament is over, and Seattle edged out Vancouver to win 103.5 wins to 89.5.
Read Mark Peltier's VCR-SEA Trip Report.Full results posted on the Vancouver Club Website
New ratings from NSA crosstable published on our Interclub Results page.
13 Nov 2006
Vancouver Tournament, 3-4 March 2007
Vancouver Club has announced details of their annual tournament: two days, 14 games, beautiful scenery, nice people, good eats--what more could you ask for?
Full details at Vancouver Club Website
12 Nov 2006
Spelling Bees in Seattle
Not SCRABBLE®, but it does involve words: there is a monthly Seattle Spelling Bee at the Rebar, 1114 Howell St (@ Boren). WHEN: The first Monday of every month. The next one is either December 4 or December 11 (2006).
For more info, check out the Seattle Spelling Bee Website
8 Nov 2006
French SCRABBLE® - SCRABBLE® Française!
A small group meets the first Friday of every month at 7:00 PM and the third Saturday at 10:00 AM at the Alliance Française de Seattle, Suite 205, The Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. Note that Suite 205 is the official address of the AFdeS, but they vary which room we meet in, depending on what else is going on. Often they meet in the library, which is kitty-corner across the hall, but it will be obvious where they are. Also, there are two parking lots on the property.
For more info, contact Bob Mauritsen.
18 Oct 2006
No Nationals (USSO) in 2007
In a press release on their website, the NSA has announced that there will NOT be a U.S. Scrabble Open in 2007. The next USSO will be 2008, celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the game. This shouldn't be a big surprise, since it was hinted at by NSA and Hasbro officials during this year's Phoenix USSO.
You can read the full text of the press release for more details.
16 Oct 2006
Carl Barish (1941? - 2006)
A good friend and a kindly man. Always ready to do a favor without any expectation of repayment. Carl Barish played a very sharp SCRABBLE game, and was a regular member of the Seattle Club for over 14 years. He loved to tinker with electronics and radios. Carl designed and sold his own line of digital Scrabble clocks the '2Timer' that is still in use today at the Seattle Scrabble Club and elsewhere. He was also a member of the Mike and Key Amateur Radio Club (his callsign: KC7ZK).
Memorial Service (Casual):
3pm Thursday Oct 26th
Customer Research Company
2108 SW 152nd, Burien, WA Map
206-242-9969 (ask for Dolores)
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a no-kill animal shelter.
Condolences and remembrances on our Memorial Page.
3 Oct 2006
Portland does it again!
This year's Portland-Seattle Interclub Challenge Tournament was held Saturday September 30th, at the Kit Carson Restaurant in Chehalis, Washington. This fully-rated, one-day tournament was open to Seattle-area and Portland-area players only. Seattle Club Director, Rebecca Slivka, directed.
Tournament Results and NSA Crosstables posted on our Interclub Results Page.
6 Sept 2006
Seattle Players clean up at Portland
17 Seattle players made the trek to Portland's annual Labor Day Weekend tournament last weekend. The following Seattle players won prizes:
- Nigel Peltier - 1st Place, Div 2
- Lynda Shayne - 2nd Place, Div 3
- Jean Bryant - 2nd Place, Div 4
- George Bissonnette - 3rd Place, Div 4
- Dan Goodwin - 4th Place, Div 1
- Walker Willingham - 6th Place, Div 2
- [EB]Nigel Peltier - 2nd Place, Group 3
- [EB]Mark Peltier - 2nd Place, Group 4
Tournament cross-tables have been posted on the NSA website.
9 August 2006
RAFI STERN WINS USSO DIVISION 3!
Congratulations Rafi!!!
Rafi finished with an incredible 20-8 record, with a spread of +1708!
You can see detailed coverage of Rafi's performance at this year's US Scrabble® Open at the Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona.
Photo at left [taken from NSA website] shows Rafi receiving the winning trophy from John Chew. (He'll get a check for $2,500 in the mail, later).
14 July 2006
Save the date: VANCOUVER-Seattle Challenge Nov 11th
Vancouver SCRABBLE® Club Director Val Gallant is organizing the first ever Vancouver-Seattle Interclub Challenge Tournament. She is finalizing details for a one-day tournament in Bellingham, Saturday November 11th [Note: date change].
Entry Fee: $15. Seattle players contact Rebecca Slivka to sign up (Vancouver players register with Lam Tang). You don't have to be an NSA member to play in this rated tournament (if it is your first tournament), but you must be a Seattle (or Vancouver) club member to play.
Full details on this tournament (including who's signed up so far) on our Interclub Challenge Tournaments page
21 June 2006
Portland-Seattle Interclub Challenge Date Set
This year's Portland-Seattle Interclub Challenge Tournament will be held Saturday September 30th, at the Kit Carson Restaurant in Chehalis, Washington. This fully-rated, one-day tournament is open to Seattle-area and Portland-area players only. Seattle Club Director, Rebecca Slivka, will be directing.
7 Games $10* Entry fee [*As in past years, in lieu of paying rent for the tournament room, players are expected to eat lunch in the restaurant. No outside food allowed.] 9:30am Check-in and Setup don't be late! You don't have to be an NSA member to play in this rated tournament (if it is your first tournament), but you must be a Seattle (or Portland) club member to play. Seattle players contact Rebecca Slivka to sign up (Portland registration person to be announced).
Full details on this tournament (including who's signed up so far) on our Interclub Challenge Tournaments page
8 June 2006
2007 Tournament Details Finalized
Next year's Memorial Weekend Tournament will be at the Lynnwood Convention Center May 26-28th, 2007. The tournament hotel will be the Hampton Inn & Suites in Lynnwood.
Complete details at our Tournament Page (it's never too early to sign up!).
8 June 2006
New Study Tools Page
Information about improving your game, and links to various word lists and study tools have been consolidated onto our new Study Tools Page.
31 May 2006
Computerized word judging at Club
Our Statistician, Doug Kruyt, has donated an old laptop computer for Word Judging at club. The program we are using is Zyzzyva written my Michael Thelen. Thanks Doug!!!
30 May 2006
NO CLUB Tuesday July 4th!
Because we anticipate really bad traffic due to proximity to the Lake Union fireworks display, there will be
NO CLUB Tuesday July 4th!
So, you'll have to go have a picnic, watch fireworks, or otherwise amuse yourselves....
29 May 2006
Our Memorial Weekend Tournament, 27-29 May 2006, is complete!
Read complete tournament results on our Tournament Page
Crosstables from NSA:
- Crosstable for Rounds 1-10
- Crosstable for Rounds 11-20 (shows final rating)
7 May 2006
Seattle contingent cleans up at Oregon TILE!
The inaugural Oregon TILE Open Tournament May 5-7th in Portland was a great success! Jim Geary bested Brian Cappelletto in the finals, and several Seattle players came away winners:
1st Place, Group B ($325) - Dan Goodwin High Game, 591 ($50) - Dan Goodwin 2nd Place, Group B ($175) - Rebecca Slivka High Play, 212 ($40) - Rebecca Slivka [QUIETENS, triple-triple] 1st Place, Group C ($200) - Rafi Stern
28 April 2006
Toby back home. Why not stop by for a visit?
Toby Cozens is settling in back home. Her offspring and their spouses are helping her adjust. She won't be driving any time soon, so if you want to stop by for a visit (or to play some Scrabble), I'm sure she'd appreciate it. Her phone number is: 206-937-7872
25 April 2006
Toby coming home tomorrow!
I just got a telephone message from Toby. She is being released from the rehab facility today. She'll spend the night in a hotel near Orlando, then fly home tomorrow morning (her son Paul is with her). She says she feels incredibly better than expected and looks forward to being home. Apparently most of the mail she was sent was forwarded back to her home address, so she'll be getting lots of cards tomorrow!
18 April 2006
Toby moved to rehab facility
I just spoke with Toby's daughter-in-law, Mary-Ann, who gave me the following updates:
The surgery went very well; the tumor was removed. The day after the surgery, Toby was answering crossword puzzle clues. Toby was discharged from the hospital on Sunday (April 16th) and was driven by her sons Paul and Bruce to the:
Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital
101 E. Florida Ave
Melbourne, FL 32901-8301
(321) 984-4600
(she is currently in room #112A)
Toby had very little control over her left side at first, but is now walking, and can move and grasp with her left hand. They are working on getting her strength back and teaching her how to move. She does not need any speech therapy.
Toby will be at the rehab hospital for at least one more week (she sees the neurosurgeon again next Monday). They expect she should be able to live on her own again after getting out.
Toby was on vacation in Florida with her son Bruce and his family. Bruce is still there with her (his wife & kids returned home) and son Paul also flew down to be with her. Paul will stay down there through at least May 1st (assuming she is there that long). Doctors don't want her to fly back home, so one of her sons will drive her back home. At least, that is the plan so far.
*** Just spoke with Toby @ 1:15pm. *** She told me she was playing SCRABBLE® with her sons. She sounded good, though a little tired. They didn't have to shave her entire head, for which she is grateful. She is hoping to fly home early next week (if the doctors say it's okay to fly).
16 April 2006
Ken Clark's OWL2 word lists posted
Added links to OWL2 Word Lists created by our club-member (and club co-founder) Ken Clark. Thanks Ken!
11 April 2006
Toby recovering from surgery
Message from Toby's son Paul:Her surgery went as expected; the small tumor was removed. She has very limited mobility on the left side, but the mobility is slowly returning. The neurologist seems optimistic, but the recovery will be slow. Bruce and I will be in town for a while and will send updates as necessary.Rebecca brought cards to club tonight and people wrote messages to Toby. They will be mailed tomorrow.
10 April 2006
Toby in the hospital
Our club's Treasurer, Toby Cozens, is at Celebration Health Hospital in Florida awaiting surgery. She was on vacation when she had a small stroke and when they did an MRI, they discovered a brain tumor. The tumor is operable and they are going in tomorrow morning (Tuesday) to remove it. I spoke with her this noon and she sounded fine--just bored and not looking forward to spending the rest of her vacation in a hospital(!). There is some weakness in her left side from the stroke (and the tumor), but otherwise she seems okay.
You can write to her at:
Patient: Thora (Toby) Cozens, rm #437The phone number at the hospital is: 407-303-4000. As of today, Toby is in room #437 (Intensive Care).
Celebration Health Hospital
400 Celebration Place
Celebration, FL 34747
29 March 2006
Stats Page Improvements
Stats page has been updated so now you can navigate between Session and Standings Pages using "Next" and "Previous" Links. You can also click through all the "other stats" the same way. Try it!
29 March 2006
Alternate Tournament Accommodations
Uh Oh! The Red Lion is filling up fast!
We are looking into some alternate accommodations, for when the rooms run out. Check our Alternate Accommodations Page to see where else you might stay.
5 March 2006
Congrats to Keith!
Keith Valentine came in 2nd place in Division Two of this weekend's Vancouver Tournament, the first regional tournament using the new words. Congratulations Keith!
28 February 2006
NSA Announcement: Improved Communications
The following email was received from the NSA on 28 February 2006:
Dear NSA members:
Thanks for your support during this time of great change in the NSA.
Recent events have made it clear we need to better communicate to NSA members about the NSA's role and the realities of our operation. With that in mind, I'd like to announce a couple of things:
I am sending this email out to all club directors, committees, CGP and a list of all recent NSC contestants. I'd like to invite you to email me any questions or comments you have about the organization, why we do things, etc. Then we will consolidate your inquiries in regards to duplicates, etc. and post them on a new "Ask The Executive Director" section on the NSA website with a reply. We will acknowledge the senders. Our goal is to have this posted by the end of March.
Another step I'd like to announce is the creation of a new position. It will be an official NSA Player Delegate, sort of an ombudsman who challenges/questions the NSA on issues the players feel are not adequately addressed or prioritized. This Delegate would have carte blanche to ask the NSA pretty much anything and share the findings directly with players both in person and on-line.
I am thrilled to announce that Chris Cree has accepted our offer to be this first individual in this job. Chris is uniquely qualified. He is highly respected in the NSA community both as a player and a person. He has extensive and highly successful business experience and a realistic take on how the world works. While he is a good friend of mine, Chris has no problem disagreeing with me or anyone else at the NSA. I know he will do this job in an articulate and passionate manner. Chris will hold the position for two years, after which we will have an open election, decided by the players. Anyone can be nominated and run.
The NSA thanks Chris Cree for stepping up during this important chapter in our history. We look forward to working with him for the common good.
Thanks,
John
John D Williams, Jr, Executive Director
National SCRABBLE Association
PO Box 700
Greenport, NY 11944
631-477-0033
631-477-0294 Fax
send email to JDW
www.scrabble-assoc.comContact info:
24 February 2006
ERRATA for OWL2 and OSPD4
Note that errors are continuing to be found both in the printed OSPD4 and the printed OWL2, as well as the Scrabble News (#201, announcing the new words did not include some expurgated words and had at least one typo). Check the NSA's ERRATA list (link below) for the final word.
- [NSA] OWL2 Errata (scroll to the bottom) * NOTE: Check this link often for the most recent updates!
- Printable OWL2 Errata [Word doc] *note updated 24 Feb 2006, check with NSA website for latest corrections*
- Printable OSPD4 Errata [Word doc] Includes Errata for OSPD4 as well as all new "expurgated" words (shorter than 10 letters)
For OWL2 word lists and other information about the changeover, see our OWL2 Transition section below.
15 February 2006
More Stats than you know what to do with
At the urging of our new statistician, Doug Kruyt, we now have even MORE stats. In addition to the Regular Weekly Stats (Session Summary and Regular Standings), we now have "most number of bingos", "winning streaks", "high loss", and many, many more. Enjoy!
14 February 2006
Cutoff between Blue Card and White Card changed...to 375
Average scores in club have been increasing, and with the addition of QI and ZA we expect the scores to go even higher. So, the cutoff between Blue and White Card has been raised from 360 to 375. We'll evaluate the situation in a few months, but we anticipate this should work for quite a while.
30 January 2006
The OWL2's are here! The OWL2's are here!
They just arrived today (Monday). I will be bringing them to club tomorrow (the 31st). If you will not be able to pick yours up tomorrow, please contact me so we can arrange another time (hopefully, just next Tuesday).
So starting Tuesday, January 31st, we will be using the NEW WORDS! Free challenges for new words until March 1st.
28 January 2006
Statistician Retires! Long live the new Statistician!
After faithfully doing the club stats for the last 7 years(!), Christina O'Sullivan has passed the Statistician "baton" to one of our newest club members, Doug Kruyt. A huge, HUGE Thank You! to Christina for her years of dedication. And, thanks to Doug for taking on this task.
27 January 2006
NSA Announcement: 2006 U.S. SCRABBLE® Open in Phoenix!
Note: Check NSA website for the latest info, but here are the details as we know them now:"The National SCRABBLE® Association (NSA) is pleased to finally announce preliminary details about the summer's upcoming tournament. First, we should note that the event's name is now being changed to the U.S. SCRABBLE® Open. We feel the new name better reflects the international nature of the tournament and falls in line with other events such as golf, tennis and the like.
We also appreciate the patience of everyone in awaiting this announcement. As many of your know, we had been all set to return to New Orleans for 2007 and had our plans change due to Hurricane Katrina. The NSA's Jane Williams and Sara Hallock have been scrambling over the last four months to find a new venue. They visited numerous cities and hotels, scoured the Internet and worked with an event consultant. There were very few places available on such short notice, and we are thrilled to have found a first-class resort and hotel complex that promises to be one of the most beautiful and accommodating venues ever.
We know there are many more details to be shared such as the Division setup, schedule, etc. But we wanted to get this information out so people can start planning. Please watch www.scrabble-assoc.com for further details. We'll see you in Arizona!"
John D Williams, Jr, Executive Director
National SCRABBLE Association
631-477-0033
Friday, August 4th to Wednesday August 9th
Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
2400 East Missouri
Phoenix, AZ 85016
www.arizonabiltmore.com
800-950-0086
602-955-6600
Code: NSA06
Room price (single/double): $140 per night + tax ($120 + $20 resort fee). Limited availability
"Open to all current members of the NSA who have played in [at least] one rated tournament."
"Details to follow. Entry form will be up March 1, 2006"
18 January 2006
Great Performance!
Nigel Peltier and Rafi Stern finished 1st and 2nd, respectively, in Division 3 of last weekend's Martin Luther King Tournament in Reno. Nigel was doing so well he was "Gibsonized" after the 17th round. Way to go guys!
4 January 2006 [updated 24 February 2006]
Transition to OWL2
NSA has announced March 1st as the official start date for using OWL2. That means that as of March 1st, OWL2 is the official word source for both CLUB and Tournament play.
In order to facilitate the change over, we will begin using the new words at club in mid-January (as soon as we get the printed OWL2). During this transition period, there will be free challenges for the new words only for everyone [amended: no free challenges for words less than 5 letters long]. I have created a Cheat Sheet with the list of new words that folks can use during play (there are over(!) 10,000 new words, so this "cheat sheet" will only contain new short words, JQZX words, and high probability 7's an 8's).
This should give us about 4-5 weeks to get used to the new words. Of course, if the release of the printed OWL2 is delayed, this schedule will be adjusted.
Word lists and study tools for new OWL2:
Note: these MAY NOT have been updated with the latest errata! Check the NSA's Errata list (below)
- Cheat Sheet [Word doc] - New 2s, 3s, 4s, JQZX, expurgated, Type I+II 7 & 8's
- Fives to Tens [Word doc] - New 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s, 10s, K words
- Combined new words [Word doc] - New 2s, 3s, 4s, JQZXK, expurgated, Type I+II 7 & 8's, 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s, 10s
Links to other Word lists and study tools for new OWL2:
- Toronto Club Word lists - OWL2 changes with definitions
- [NSA] New 2's and 3's with definitions - OSPD3/OSPD4 (expurgated)
- [NSA] List of OSPD3/OSPD4 changes (does NOT include expurgated words, or new trademarks that have been added)
Many more links to word lists for OWL2 can be found on our Links Page.
ERRATA for OWL2 and OSPD4:
Note that errors are continuing to be found both in the printed OSPD4 and the printed OWL2, as well as the NSA's website and the Scrabble News (#201, announcing the new words). Check the NSA's ERRATA list for the final word.
- [NSA] OWL2 Errata (scroll to the bottom) * NOTE: Check this link often for the most recent updates!
- Printable OWL2 Errata [Word doc] *note updated 24 Feb 2006, check with NSA website for latest corrections*
- Printable OSPD4 Errata [Word doc] Includes Errata for OSPD4 as well as all new "expurgated" words (shorter than 10 letters)
31 December 2005
December 13 stats are missing, sorry. Probably delivered to the North Pole by mistake. The 2005 cumulative standings are up.
23 December 2005
Bulk order of new OWL2 has been placed
45 copies of the new OWL2 have been ordered from NSA (Word Gear). I'll let you know when the order arrives, but at this point I wouldn't expect it any earlier than the 3rd week in January. If you haven't paid for your copy yet, I'll start bugging you after the first of the year.
These people have all paid already:
- Dave Zick (1)
- Alice Goodwin (1)
- Rafi Stern (1)
- Walker Willingham (2)
- Geoff Tongue (1)
- Doug Honig (1)
- Suzy Stern (1)
- David Ruby (1)
- George Bissonnette (1)
- Doug Kruyt (1)
- Chris Schneider (1)
- Carl Barish (3)
- Midori Howard (1)
- Ken Clark (1)
- Mark Peltier (2)
- Bob Jackson (1)
- Uri Breda (1)
- Adam Michelson (1)
- Christina O'Sullivan (1)
- Susie Han (1)
- Toby Cozens (1)
- Rachel Christensen (1)
- Mike Frentz (1)
- Aaron Caplan (1)
- Debbie Goldy (2)
- Steven Jones (1)
- Ben Henwood (1)
- Nancy Roeder (1)
- Scrabble Club (2)
- Ben Collett (1)
- Vicki Perry (1)
- Ann Ferguson (1)
- Rebecca Slivka (2)
- Karla Tofte (1)
- Starlite Clark (3)
- Claudia Finn (1)
13 December 2005
Bulk order of new OWL2 Volume discount right now!
As announced at club a few days ago, I will be doing a bulk order of the new OWL2 (a.k.a., OCTWL2 or Official Tournament and Club Word List, 2nd Edition), which the NSA has announced: "has an expected delivery date of mid-January". By ordering in bulk, we save a significant amount on shipping so the cost is ONLY $16 per book. (This is $2-3 dollars less per book than ordering just one or two: it's $19.20 for one, or 18.70 each if you buy 2, etc.). See NSA OWL2 Listing
So, if you want to get in on this deal, please bring cash or a check to club next week (December 20th) (checks made out to Rebecca Slivka, please--I'll be charging the order on my credit card). The amount is $16 per book (this includes shipping; there is no tax).
If you can't make it next week, but still want to participate, you could just mail me a check. (Rebecca Slivka, P.O. Box 9069, Seattle WA 98109). I'll be placing the order December 21st, so please contact me by then.
5 December 2005
Just added: Club Player Roster!
Check out the newest page on our website: Club Roster.
2 December 2005
News Flash! Vancouver Tournament is back on!
The following notice was received 2 December 2005:
Following yesterday's announcement about canceling our spring tournament, I received many emails expressing disappointment and offers of help.
Due to this strong response, the decision has been reversed. Our tournament will proceed as previously scheduled.
I look forward to seeing many of you and I apologize for the confusion. This decision is permanent!
See you March 4th and 5th at the Vancouver tournament.
Sincerely,
Valerie Gallant
The following notice was received 1 December 2005:
Unfortunately The Vancouver Scrabble Club has decided not to host an NSA rated tournament this year. The NSA will be posting a cancelled notice for the tournament scheduled for early March.
We apologize to any who have been inconvenienced. Thanks to all who have helped us with their time and moral support in years past!
Regards,
Val and Judy
If you are stressed over the cancelled reinstated tournament, you might be interested in a relaxing massage for "way less than the cost of playing those intense word games, and all that expensive travel". One-time Seattle Club member Tod Taylor is now a licensed massage therapist and has opened his studio in West Seattle. He even has a website: www.earthtouchbodyworks.com
Way to go Tod! p.s., this free plug won't be here for long.... ;-)
1 November 2005
OSPD4 is out but not yet official for Club play
As you may know, OSPD4 was published in June 2005. However, OSPD is NOT the official word list for Club and Tournament Play. The National SCRABBLE© Association has posted a tentative update for the OWL, but the printed version will not be available until at least March 2006.
A list of differences between OSPD3 and OSPD4 can be seen at:
New 2's and 3's
List of OSPD3/OSPD4 changes
A Steve Wilkie Health Update
Robert Jamieson, Seattle Post-Intelligencer columnist, revisits Seattle Club member Stephen Wilkie: 26 May 2004.
Previous articles:
- 28 Dec 2003 (Ian Ith, Seattle Times)
- 30 May 2003 (Robert Jamieson, Seattle P-I)
- 17 April 2003 (Seattle Times)
- 9 April 2003 (Ian Ith, Seattle Times).