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[North American SCRABBLE® Players Association Club #253, Seattle]

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Here is the list of Seattle Club "regulars". This includes everyone who has played at least 12 club games in the current calendar year (the minimum number required for you to show up on the standings), and some folks who maybe haven't played that many games recently but used to attend often. If you don't see your name here, how about showing up next Tuesday? (hint, hint)

View remembrances of our departed players on our Memorial Page.

Club "Scouting Reports": 5 years, 2 years, 1 year, 6 months courtesy of cross-tables.com.

[Note: I only have pictures and ISC handles for a few people. If yours doesn't show up below (or you don't like the one I have), please send it to me by e-mail (photos must be a minimum of 120 x 120 pixels). And send me whatever text you want to appear in the note/bio section under your name.]

	Player Name [isc handle] Player Bio or Notes
	Adam Henderson [psyadam] tournament history Club Player since 2005. In addition to Scrabble, Adam likes to play video games (RPGs are favorite), post on his livejournal (at psyadam1.livejournal.com), and watch MSNBC politics.
	Adam Michelson [spongier] tournament history In addition to coming to club, Adam also coordinates the informal Wednesday "meet up" sessions at the Elysian Brewery.
	Alec Sjoholm [alecsj] tournament history 2019 National Scrabble Champion
	Ben Collet tournament history Long-time club member.
	Ben Henwood tournament history Joined club in May of 2005, and played first tournament in November of 2006 (vs. Vancouver match). First passion is cycling, logging about 3000 miles a year. Also enjoys photography, chess, and bridge.
	Bob Jackson [bobwax] tournament history Has been coming to club for many, many years with his lovely wife Jane. They also play at the Shoreline Senior Center
	Chip Brown tournament history
	Christina O'Sullivan [twistjusty] tournament history Our Statistician Emerita. First club appearance: June 1996. Started regular club play: August 1996. Shares with Dan Goodwin distinction for playing two triple-triples in one session (January 28, 1997). Only club member to have played in two National Scrabble Championships (U.S. and Canada) in 1998.
	Chris Grubb [quaggas] tournament history Club player since 2007. Originally from Eastern Washington. Likes Ingmar Bergman movies. Teaches science and math to high school students. Has played in a few tournaments. Scored 593 in first club game.
	Claudia Finn [cloudy2k] tournament history Though work and travel keep Claudia busy, she makes it in from West Seattle occasionally
	Claus Giloi [ehrlich] tournament history
	Dan Goodwin [verbivore] tournament history Alice's son.
	Dan Hostetler [zaire]
	Daval Davis tournament history
	Dave Zick [umiaqqq] tournament history
	David Ruby [nwreddish or dadofjos] tournament history Club member since mid-2003. I played in my first tournament in Seattle in May 2004, placing 6th in Division 3. I placed 6th in Division 3 in Portland in September 2004 and 8th in Division 3 in Vancouver in March 2005. I have not played in enough tournaments to have a very high rating, but I have learned how to play competitively and look forward to better ratings and having more fun in the future. Thanks to my wife and daughter for patience and support with this hobby. Good luck to my fellow club members, ISC players, and future tournament challengers. And remember, it's just a game, don't let it take over your life!
	Dawn Camille Wisniew [dawnee] tournament history
	Debbie Goldy [goldylox] tournament history Plays on Sundays more than at club, but we hope she'll make the long trip in again some Tuesday.
	Dinah Breda With husband Uri, a long-time club regular
	Don Davis
	Dorene Cornwell Long-time club member, but doesn't come much anymore.
	Doug Kruyt [fpihl] tournament history Joined the club in November 2005, and by January of 2006 stepped up to take over the weekly stats. He did the stats for over a year and a half, even when he couldn't make it to club. Thanks Doug!
	Eileen Gruhn tournament history Long-time club member, but doesn't come much anymore.
	Geoff Tongue [modestmaus or PikeorPine] tournament history Although he lives in Tacoma, Geoff makes it to club occasionally. Travels extensively for tournaments.
	George Bissonnette [thegimp] tournament history In addition to playing the game, George has been making custom (round and folding) boards for a few years now.
	Georgianne Fiorini tournament history
	J. Midori Howard tournament history Midori has been playing competitive Scrabble since 1994. Scrabble is one of the top passions in her life; she loves to learn new words which are unusual and strange looking.
	Jane Bissonnette [alohagirl] tournament history Jane passed the Director's test in 2006 and has been instrumental to the introduction and directing of one-day tournaments in Seattle since Feb 2007.
	Jane Jackson [janeeliz] tournament history Has been coming to club for many, many years with her hubby Bob. They also play at the Shoreline Senior Center
	Jean Bryant tournament history
	Jim Ryan tournament history
	Joan Zerzan
	Ken Clark [gr8white] tournament history Started playing Scrabble as a wee lad of about 8. Played in my first tourney (and won) in 1979 (Eureka, CA). Have been active in the Seattle club since it was organized in 1985. Have played in many tourneys, won a few. Finished 20th at Nationals in 1988. Maybe best known in Scrabble circles for having devised the "Clark Pairing System" for round-robin pairings, or for having played a 15-letter word ("RECONSIDERATION") in tournament play.
	Lynn Dreyer [snarf] tournament history Started a club in Tacoma, but moved to Seattle to be closer to our club. ;-)
	Mark Peltier [marktime] tournament history Mark started club and tourneys in 2005 and has been a regular ever since. Deadhead, video and online and live poker player, retired engineer, and Nigel's dad.
	Norm Garvin tournament history
	Norman Lemoine [seascrab10] tournament history
	Rachel Christensen [ditzle] tournament history Works in the hospitality industry, as needed, to support her obsessions with Scrabble and Burning Man.
	Rebecca Slivka [slugbiker] tournament history Club Director. Began attending club in the spring of 2000, took over as Director (from a grateful Ann Ferguson) in January 2001.
	Rob Kearn [mcfrisky] tournament history
	Simon Spicer tournament history
	Starlite Clark tournament history Club co-director.
	Steven Jones tournament history Work and family keep Steven from coming to club as much, but he's still a threat!
	Susie Han Estok [piggysue] tournament history
	Tobin Lathrop [tobin] tournament history
	Tod Taylor [wordtaylor] tournament history Tod had foresaken scrabble for massage therapy ( Earth Touch Bodyworks ), but now he comes back from time to time.
	Uri Breda With wife Dinah, a long-time club regular
	Walker Willingham [walkerw] tournament history Walker won the Mid-Cities Texas Worlds Qualifying tournament to earn his spot on the US Team at the World Scrabble Championship in Kuala Lumpur in 2003.
	William ("Billy") Stephenson tournament history Scrabble is just a sideline for this rockin' musician.

Chris Schneider left Seattle in September of 2006 for a new job in Denver. Here is a photo (courtesy of George Bissonnette) from a farewell get together for Chris (where, of course we played Scrabble).

Departed Players:

	Nancy Roeder tournament history Long-time club member. Read more about Nancy on our Memorial Page
	Alice Goodwin tournament history Dan's mother. Read more about Alice on our Memorial Page
	Ann Ferguson [aferg1] tournament history Founding Seattle Club Director and Director Emerita. Read more about Ann on our Memorial Page
	Charlene Bishop tournament history (19?? - 2012) Long-time Seattle Scrabble Club member Charlene Bishop passed away July 26th, 2012. Charlene was a regular at club and played in the first Seattle tournament in 1988. She was a lively addition to any Scrabble session, and she was instrumental in getting our club meeting space at FareStart Restaurant (next door to the Josephinum). Unfortunately, she was not able to attend club regularly after it moved to the University District, and her health declined.
	Toby Cozens tournament history (1928 - 2006) Long-time Seattle Scrabble Club Treasurer Toby (Thora) Cozens passed away the morning of December 22nd. Toby had been battling brain cancer for months and was able to stay in her own home until the last few weeks (she was assisted in maintaining her independence as long as possible by her very supportive family). In addition to being the Treasurer of the Seattle Scrabble Club, Toby also recorded game stats for every club session for years, and provided incomparable assistance at every Memorial Day Tournament. Toby also volunteered with several other organizations and libraries. Toby has been part of the Seattle Club from the very beginning--she became involved initially as the babysitter of club co-founder Mark Oppenheimer. She will be missed.
	Carl Barish tournament history Carl Barish (1941? - 2006) 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 a local Ham Radio club (his callsign: KC7ZK).

Remembrances on our Memorial Page.

I am almost certain I'd risk legal action if I did not note that SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc.

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