2019 -Martha Sigler's Diamond Life Master Party

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DIAMOND Life Master Party for Martha Sigler
January 26, 2019

Thanks to Linda Briggs for most of the photos!

Honoree Martha Sigler

Martha joined ACBL in 1985. She became a Life Master in 1992, a Bronze Life Master in 1994, a Silver Life Master in 1997, a Gold Life Master in 2006, and a Diamond Life Master in 2018. Martha strikes fear in her opponents. It is as though her steely blue eyes can see through the cards! As a result, she was presented a pair of special glasses by Carolyn Worsham to wear while playing (as a gag gift). Nixie Hanson presented a Diamond Life Master charm to Martha in a cleverly constructed box that denoted the years of her ascension up the ranks. Flo Gillispie, her regular partner for almost 50 years, and Tipton Golias and Dr. Bharathi, long-time friends, lauded Martha for her skill at the bridge table. All thanked her for being their friend. Only 1.05% of ACBL players hold the rank of DIAMOND* Life Master.* Congratulations, Martha!
Hostesses

Edwina Landrum, Sylvia Street, Nancy Smalley, Flo Gillispie, June Eddingston, Nixie Hanson, Cynthia Stueber, Patsy Pierce, and Betty Poindexter
Martha's Family

Martha was honored by the attendance of her four children and their families.
The Program

Carolyn Worsham emceed the program; Nixie Hanson presented Martha with a pin in a cleverly-constructed box; and Tipton Golias shared his special connections to Martha.

Flo Gillispie spoke of the good times she had enjoyed at the bridge table with Martha for so many years; Dr. Bharathi shared his special relationship with Martha; and Martha posed with her glasses that will prevent her from seeing through her opponents' cards.
	The Decorations

The decorations provided by Nixie Hanson set the tone for a special celebration.

The Head Table

Martha was joined at the head table by her family, Flo, and June.
Enjoying the Day



The Director

Ed Rasmussen directed the 19.5-table game.
The Players

Martha Sigler and Flo Gillispie	Liz MacKenzie and E. W. Sweeney	Kris Cherry and Joe Payne

Jerry Triggs and Billie Carter	Jerry and Susan Gore	Dee Payne and Ruby Collins

Kaz Bell and Patsy Pierce	Carolyn Oliver and Carol McGill	Betty and Ernie Schluter

Janis Williams and Helen Williams	Linda Briggs and Carolyn Worsham	Mary Johnson and Loretta Gary

Paul Keedy and Sandra Allison	Jobie Irvine and Phyllis Ryan	Pat Schiwart and Frankie Hall

Shirley Chapman and Ernestine Fisher	Bob and Val Townley-Smith	Joe Kazmar and Susan Pennington

Beverly Leger and Ann Montgomery	Tipton Golias and Dr. Bharathi	June Eddingston and Cynthia Stueber

Nixie Hanson and Marilyn Adams	Marlynne and J. R. Edmonson	Jan Niederstadt and Joan Hataway

Jenny Shuffield and Nadine Pearce	Edwina and Jim Landrum	Betty Poindexter and Arline Meyers

Steve Gerhard and Jerry Heckman	Paula Burton and Ruth Hancock	Betty Kirwin and Norma Crane

Vivian Breedlove and Juanita Dean	John and Nancy Smalley	Pat Bell and Lynn Adamchik

Sylvia Street and Kay Hooper	Marianna and Richard Carpenter	Gail Griffith and Martha Oliver

Mary V and Tommy Engelking	Jim and Flo Ferguson	Tim Stelly and John Kacher