To: Unit 123 Board of Directors

District 13 Board of Directors
District 13 Player Members

Subject: District Presidency

Date: 06/01/2003

Twelve years ago after I returned to the game of Bridge after 35+ years of absence little did I know what was ahead of me. What a welcome was given to me by players, club managers, club directors, tournament chairpersons, staff and directors. Since then there has been a treasure of friendships and memories.

To some of you it may not seem important to be involved with the game, other than playing, but for me volunteering for the different tasks necessary to make club games and tournaments to be successful is essential.

Appointment to the Unit 123 Board has been an honor. More of you should try it. Being able to chair tournaments has been one of my greatest pleasures. Working with other Unit Board Members has been an opportunity not afforded many people. The support they have given me was expressed by selecting me to serve on the District 13 Board of Directors for which I am thankful.

Thus it happened that after service at the District level that the District Board of Directors elected me to the office of President. This is considered by me to be one of the highest honors ever bestowed upon me. I take this office with humility and gratitude and will strive to continue to contribute to this game. Thanks to all District Board Members for this opportunity. It has truly been a great pleasure to work with each of you and know that we can do so in the future.

To all my mentors, teachers and friends--thanks so very much to all of you. You have certainly contributed to who I am today. Your support and encouragement will never be forgotten. Especial thanks to my wife for her continuing support in all my bridge endeavors.

To Marilyn Charlson, out-going President, and Sandy O'Brien, out-going Treasurer, my sincere thanks for the outstanding effort contributed by you on the success of District 13.

Let us all strive to make each Bridge experience pleasantly memorable for each and every person participating. Have respect for the game, the staff, your partner, your opponents. Enjoy!!!!!!

Again, thanks to all of you in my bridge community for your support and friendship. It really is important to me.

Sincerely,

Thomas Sucher

President, District 13