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About Jeanni

Jeanni Blume

Diamond Life Master

I am Jeanni (St. Jean) Blume, a bridge player, ACBL Director, Registered Teacher, Club Manager, Paid Partner, and Life Master since 1982 with over 5,500 masterpoints.

My family moved to Pembroke Pines in 1958. I met Paul Blume at our 30th class reunion. We were in the first graduating class of Nova High School in Davie. Paul and I married August 2002, and we invited all bridge players in three counties to celebrate at our reception at Pompano Beach Bridge Club.

I am constantly thinking of you and how to help you reach your bridge goals, whether they be masterpoints or just your personal best. I enjoy bringing you special events that earn many extra points, recognition, and even trophies.

Bridge Contributions:

President Fort Lauderdale Bridge Club - 1983
President Unit 243 (Broward County) - 1986
President District 9 (State of Florida)
Member - National Goodwill Committee
President and Founder - District 9 and Unit 243 Goodwill Committees

Playing Experience:

Numerous Regional and Sectional Titles - 1985-1990
Represented U.S. in World Championship Play - Miami - 1986
Represented U.S. in Central American Championship

Teaching and Directing Experience:

I started teaching under the tutelage of Bill August in 1986. In 1990, Jim Rosenstiel and Marty Bergen made a big impact on my teaching style which became "Modern Basic Bridge". I have many teaching jobs, both privately and in groups, in both Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

As a bridge director for American Contract Bridge League, I conduct games which award rating points. I recruit new members and run all of the special games (including knockouts), and Silver Tournaments for those with limited masterpoints. I have a popular website, frequent mailings, and a monthly newsletter which all contribute to marketing the game of bridge. I give free and paid lectures and workshops, and distribute my flyers at tournaments. I have hundreds of supporters, and when the players come, I see to their every need.

Presently Director and Teacher at:

Club Manager/Director/Teacher - Posnack JCC, Davie - since 1994
Director/Teacher - "The Bridge Club" in Boca
Club Manager/Director/Teacher - Pompano Bridge Club
Cruise Director for Marty Bergen - bi-annually
Head Director for Annual Dystonia Charity Function (with pre-duped boards)

Past Director Experience Highlights:

Club Manager/Director/Teacher - Polo Club, Boca - 1995-2006
Club Manager/Director/Teacher - St. Andrews Country Club - 1994-2000, 2004
Director - Jourdan's Bridge Club, Delray Beach, Florida - 2002-2004 (sometimes 5 sections!)
Director - Numerous Retirement Homes
Club Director/Teacher - Banyan B.C., Hollywood - mid '90s
Club Manager/Director/Teacher - Emerald Hills CC - early '80s

My first directing job was at the Bridge Center with Myra and Murray Bast in Miami.

I bring to you my knowledge, enthusiasm, and care for the individual. I also come with a built in helper, Paul Blume, Silver Life Master and ACBL Director and I OWN A DEALING MACHINE!