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  • Welcome 

    July 23, 2010, 18:31

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    • Thank You for Becoming a Member of the USBGF 

      January 13, 2011, 10:32

      Thank you for supporting the growth and enjoyment of backgammon!

      Your membership transaction has been completed, and a receipt for your purchase has been…

  • Winners 

    January 15, 2011, 10:58

    …WINNERS OF USBGF SPONSORED EVENTS…
     

    USBGF Illinois State Quiz – Peoria, Illinois; October 16, 2011

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  • Store 

    November 22, 2010, 01:00

    To purchase items from the USBGF Gear Depot, go to the PayPal.com website and ”send money” to Payments@usbgf.org .  **  While on the send money page, …

  • Events 

    January 25, 2011, 09:27

    USBGF membership offers many opportunities to meet, compete in-person and online, and communicate with backgammon players in the U.S. and around the world.

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  • Hidden 

    January 30, 2011, 02:34

    Root page under which we can place other pages that should not appear in the menus.

  • FAQs 

    December 17, 2011, 19:56

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I get a new password if I forgot it?
    I am a member. Why is the site saying that the content is restricted to members…

  • About Us 

    July 20, 2009, 22:10

    The US Backgammon Federation is  a registered 501(c)4 organization.

    Our Mission:

    The U.S. Backgammon Federation is a not-for-profit organization devoted…

    • History 

      August 29, 2010, 23:54

      Founding of the U.S. Backgammon Federation
      Ever since the incredible burst of popularity that backgammon enjoyed in the 1970s, our sport has been on the…

    • By-Laws 

      December 23, 2010, 09:56

      BY-LAWS OF THE U. S. BACKGAMMON FEDERATION , INC.

       ARTICLE I – NAME

                  The name of this not-for-profit corporation is the U. S.…

    • Special Recognition 

      August 29, 2010, 04:33

      The USBGF recognizes individuals whose service on USBGF boards or committees has ended but have made significant contributions to our organization.
      Service on…

    • Contact Us 

      August 30, 2010, 00:16

      Information, Volunteer, Suggestions – For more information about the US Backgammon Federation, or if you’d like to get involved, please contact us at: US…

    • Staff and Volunteers 

      August 30, 2010, 07:03

      Perry Gartner — President/Executive Director

      Karen Davis — Chairman of the Board, Treasurer, and Managing Editor, PrimeTime Backgammon; Co-Chair, Joint…

    • Educational Sponsors 

      December 18, 2010, 20:37

      The following individuals have kindly made donations in support of our educational projects:

      0 and above

      Karen Davis
      Ray Fogerlund
      David…

    • Founding Sponsors 

      May 22, 2011, 09:30

      The USBGF salutes the individuals and organizations who have generously supported our federation by becoming Founding Sponsors.
      Founding Sponsors have…

    • Volunteers Needed 

      January 28, 2011, 08:45

      The U.S. Backgammon Federation is a member-run organization staffed primarily by volunteers. We invite you to donate your time and expertise by volunteering. C…

    • In Memoriam 

      March 1, 2011, 01:23

      The U.S. Backgammon Federation has reserved this space to honor the memory of significant loved ones in our backgammon community who have passed on.   If…

    • Organization Reports 

      March 1, 2011, 22:03

      U.S. BACKGAMMON FEDERATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

      The 2012 Annual Membership Meeting will be held in mid-April. Details coming soon.

      The U.S.…

      • 2010 

        March 18, 2012, 17:23

         

        2010 USBGF Statement of Activities

         

        2010 USBGF Statement of Financial Position

    • Board of Directors 

      February 11, 2010, 07:40

      Perry Gartner, Executive Director
      Karen Davis, Treasurer
      Lynn Ehrlich, Secretary
      Arthur Benjamin
      Patrick Gibson
      Jeb Horton
      Alfred Mamlet
      Richar…

      • Justin Nunez 

        September 7, 2010, 22:44

        Justin Nunez hails from Southern California:  he was born and raised in San Diego, and currently resides in Los Angeles with his new bride, Rynell.  He is a…

      • Steven E. Mellen, Secretary 

        December 21, 2011, 18:45

        Steve is a member of the USBGF Board of Directors and serves as Secretary of the organization.  He is a partner in the New York office of the law firm Winget,…

      • Art Benjamin 

        January 12, 2011, 01:27

        Art Benjamin is a member of the USBGF Board of Directors, and professor of mathematics at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California.  Known as the…

      • Richard Munitz 

        March 4, 2010, 00:58

        Richard Munitz is a member of the USBGF Board of Directors and Executive Committee, chairs the USBGF Ratings and Stats Committee, and serves as Chief…

      • Lynn Ehrlich 

        February 27, 2010, 02:03

        Lynn Ehrlich is a member of the USBGF Board of Directors and vice-chair of the Joint Membership and Marketing Committee. She has been playing competitive…

      • Karen Davis, Chairman and Treasurer 

        February 27, 2010, 02:36

        Karen Davis, PhD, is chairman and treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the USBGF, and co-chairs the Joint Membership and…

      • Perry Gartner, President/Executive Director 

        February 27, 2010, 02:27

        Perry Gartner is President and Executive Director of the U.S. Backgammon Federation, and a member of its Board of Directors and Executive Committee. He is CEO…

      • Patrick Gibson 

        February 27, 2010, 02:22

        Patrick Gibson is a member of the USBGF Board of Directors and Executive Committee. He has overseen the creation of the USBGF ratings and statistics database,…

      • Jeb Horton 

        May 3, 2010, 12:24

        Jeb Horton is a member of the Board of Directors of the USBGF and a Technology Manager with Bank of America. He founded the Charlotte Backgammon Club in 1999,…

      • Alfred Mamlet 

        March 10, 2010, 14:06

        Alfred M. Mamlet is a member of the USBGF Board of Directors and chairs its Legislative Committee. He is a partner in the Washington office of Steptoe &…

      • Stick 

        May 3, 2010, 12:28

        Stick Rice is a member of the USBGF Board of Directors, and co-chair of the Joint Membership and Marketing Committee. He is one of the newer additions to the…

      • Joseph Russell 

        February 27, 2010, 02:13

        Joseph Russell is a member of the USBGF Board of Directors and Executive Committee, and chairs the Education Committee. He has been voted one of the Giants of…

    • Board of Governors 

      February 11, 2010, 08:31

      The Board of Governors is a group of highly dedicated individuals who are making major contributions to this organization.

      The inaugural Board of Governors…

      • Jeremy Bagai 

        March 8, 2010, 18:12

        Jeremy Bagai received his doctorate in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1999.  He studied decision theory: the ways in which we evaluate…

      • Chuck Bower 

        March 4, 2010, 15:42

        Chuck Bower is a member of the USBGF Board of Governors and the Editorial Advisory Board. He is a self-employed computer analyst. He has formed a partnership…

      • Mike Corbett 

        March 6, 2010, 17:33

        Mike Corbett is a member of the USBGF Board of Governors and Editorial Advisory Board. He is a long-time member of the backgammon community who has added…

      • Alan Grunwald 

        March 4, 2010, 15:25

        Alan was drawn to backgammon in the early 70′s when he played chess at a local NYC club. The screaming and excitment of the backgammon section of the club…

      • Jake Jacobs 

        March 1, 2010, 14:59

        Jake Jacobs is a member of the USBGF Board of Governors and serves on its Education Committee. He is a prolific writer well-known to those in the backgammon…

      • Harvey Gillis 

        February 27, 2010, 01:36

        Harvey Gillis is a member of the USBGF Board of Governors and Education Committee, and served as Chairman of the Board of the U.S. Backgammon Federation from…

      • Jason Lee 

        March 30, 2010, 11:56

        Jason Lee is a member of the USBGF Board of Governors. He holds a Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of California, San Diego, and currently works at…

      • Rob Maier 

        March 4, 2010, 01:24

        Rob Maier is a member of the USBGF Board of Governors. He has been directing the Pittsburgh Backgammon Championships since 2009.  He has worked on tournament…

      • Carter Pfeifer Mattig 

        March 4, 2010, 01:15

        Carter Pfeifer Mattig is a member of the USBGF Board of Governors. He is a professional sound engineer and adopted son of Denmark and London. He started his…

      • Dana Nazarian 

        March 6, 2010, 17:27

        Dana’s father taught him to play backgammon in the early 1970’s and became addicted to the game at a very young age, playing 3 hours a day for 10 straight…

      • John O’Hagan 

        March 6, 2010, 18:02

        John O’Hagan is a member of the USBGF Board of Governors, and a frequent contributor to the USBGF PrimeTime Backgammon magazine. He has been playing…

      • Hugh Sconyers 

        April 11, 2010, 14:57

        Hugh has been playing backgammon since 1976.  He won the first tournament he ever entered, the Dallas Mid-America in October of 1976 – a major international…

      • Kit Woolsey 

        March 3, 2010, 23:41

        Kit Woolsey is an American bridge and backgammon player. In bridge, he was the winner of the 1986 Rosenblum Cup world teams championship. He was also…

    • Committees 

      February 11, 2010, 07:42

      The following committees (Committee Chairs in parenthesis) and subcommittees (indented) that cover the broad range of issues that the USBGF will address:

      Ex…

      • Executive 

        February 27, 2010, 01:14

        Chair: Perry Gartner, Executive Director

        Members:

        Karen Davis (Treasurer),
        Patrick Gibson,
        Richard Munitz

        • Fundraising 

          March 1, 2010, 15:22

          Perry Gartner with the assistance of Susan Keyloun staffs the Fund-Raising subcommittee of the Executive Committee.

      • Joint Membership and Marketing Committee 

        March 1, 2010, 15:14

        Co-Chairs:  Karen Davis and Stick Rice

        Vice-chair: Lynn Ehrlich

        Members:  Mike Corbett, Perry Gartner, Patrick Gibson, Alan Grunwald, Rochelle Hasson,…

        • Tournament Director Liaison 

          March 1, 2010, 15:38

          Patrick Gibson serves as liaison to Tournament Directors.

        • Editorial Advisory Board 

          July 10, 2010, 15:26

          Karen Davis, Chair; Chuck Bower;   Matt Cohn-Geier; Carol Joy Cole; Gus Contos; Mike Corbett; Perry Gartner; Randee Simborg; Bob Wachtel; Kit Woolsey.

        • Events 

          March 1, 2010, 15:36

          Chair:  TBD

          Members:  Debra Campbell, Matt Cohn-Geier, Rod Covlin, Karen Davis, Lynn Ehrlich, Joseph Russell

        • Clubs 

          March 1, 2010, 15:37

          Justin Nunez serves as Director, USBGF Local Clubs

        • Tournament Director Advisory 

          March 1, 2010, 15:39

          Chair:  Patrick Gibson

      • Education 

        March 1, 2010, 15:17

        Chair:  Joe Russell

        Members:  Art Benjamin, Don Berecz, Chuck Bower, Perry Gartner, Harvey Gillis, Jake Jacobs, Bob Koca, Jason Lee, John O’Hagan, and…

      • Legistlative 

        March 1, 2010, 15:19

        Chair:  Alfred Mamlet

        Members:  Joe Freedman, Harvey Gillis, Alan Grunwald, Steven Keats, and Neal Rosensweig.

      • Rules and Ethics 

        March 1, 2010, 15:19

        Chair:  Steven E. Mellen

        Members: Chuck Bower, Jeb Horton, Neil Kazaross, Jason Lee, Rob Maier, and Rich Munitz.

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        The Rules and Ethics Committee…

      • Ratings and Stats 

        March 1, 2010, 15:21

        Chair:  Richard Munitz

        Members:

        Paul Berg
        Karen Davis
        Doug DeWitte
        Patrick Gibson
        Jeb Horton
        Neil Kazaross
        Rob Maier
        Justin Nunez
        Joe…

    • Advisors to the Board of Directors 

      May 3, 2010, 12:34

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      • Phil Simborg 

        December 21, 2011, 18:42

        Phil Simborg Phil serves as Education Adviser to the USBGF, Editor of the USBGF Facebook, and “Ask the Pro” on the USBGF web site. He was instrumental in…

      • Carol Joy Cole 

        May 3, 2010, 12:36

        Carol Joy Cole is a Special Adviser to the USBGF. Ms. Cole is one of the world’s most respected and widely known tournament directors, having run the…

      • Neil Kazaross 

        May 3, 2010, 12:37

        Neil Kazaross is a Special Adviser to the USBGF. Known as a Backgammon Superman, Mr. Kazaross resides in Chicago, Illinois where he is a stock trader. He has…

  • Ratings 

    June 19, 2010, 00:56

    For a limited introductory period, all player ratings will be displayed, regardless of USBGF membership status.

    See the top ten players in six different…

  • Learn 

    February 11, 2010, 06:32

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    • Finding a Teacher 

      September 11, 2010, 06:46

      Eventually the USBGF will rate instructors using internally developed metrics so those seeking lessons can find a suitable instructor for their level of play.…

    • Backgammon Glossary 

      October 6, 2010, 06:10

      by Michael Strato

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      Ace: The number one on a die.

      Ace…

    • Videos 

      September 21, 2010, 05:23

      Gus Hansen: How to Play Backgammon
      from PlayWSOB.com
       

      Comment by Rochelle Hasson, USBGF Online Media Manager

      This mesmerizing, fast-paced,…

    • Software 

      August 30, 2010, 01:00

      Follow links below to external sites
      Backgammon software programs

      Commercial Software

      eXtreme Gammon is the world’s leading backgammon program, and is…

    • Backgammon Rules – And How To Play 

      October 23, 2010, 09:32

       

       
       
       
       
       
       
       

      Backgammon is a game for two players, played on a board consisting of twenty-four narrow triangles called points. The…

    • Recommended Books 

      November 21, 2010, 08:18

      By John O’Hagan

      Trying to become a better backgammon player?  One of the best ways to improve is by reading some of the excellent books  that have been…

    • Decision Analysis 

      February 27, 2011, 13:37

      Harvey Gillis
      © 2010 Harvey Gillis

      The drama was unfolding. The choices were complex and I was sure that the result of making a mistake could be deadly.…

    • Ask The Pro! 

      January 30, 2011, 22:23

      Ask The Pro! Question & Answer Archives

      • About: Ask The Pro! 

        January 27, 2011, 10:41

         
        Phil Simborg”Ask The Pro!” is a regular feature for U.S. Backgammon Federation Premium, Youth, and Limited members. This advice column is intended for…

      • Ask The Pro! – Submit Question 

        January 30, 2011, 01:26

    • Monthly Lecture Series 

      July 26, 2011, 10:01

      The USBGF is pleased to announce a Monthly Lecture Series, free to all Premium, Youth and Associate members.  Education Adviser and Ask The Pro columnist Phil…

    • Tip of the Week 

      December 21, 2011, 20:44

       
      Phil Simborg
      Tip of the Week is a column written by USBGF Education Adviser Phil Simborg designed to help you learn and improve your game.

      Phil…

  • Membership 

    February 11, 2010, 07:21

    The U.S. Backgammon Federation invites you to become a member and support the growth and enjoyment of backgammon. You are encouraged to enroll/renew online…

    • Join / Renew 

      April 27, 2010, 02:20

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      If you can see this message you are an administrator, editor, author or contributor.
      In this case, YOU…

    • My Profile 

      July 24, 2010, 17:44

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    • GREAT REASONS TO JOIN THE USBGF!! 

      January 7, 2011, 12:44

      GREAT REASONS TO JOIN THE USBGF:

      Join as a Premium member for one-year () or three years (0) or as a Youth member, persons aged 25 and under and…

    • Become A Founding Sponsor 

      January 18, 2011, 11:17

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      The USBGF provides it’s Founding Sponsors with all the benefits afforded Premium members, plus exclusive bonus…

    • Quick-View Benefits Table 

      January 17, 2011, 07:15

      When you join the USBGF, you may choose from five levels of membership: Premium level for either one-year () or three years (0); Youth age 25 and under…

    • Alternative Payment Options 

      August 10, 2010, 16:04

      1) Online Enrollment — Our preference is that you enroll online, using PayPal or a major credit card. Go to Membership/Join-Renew to enroll online. Once you…

  • Clubs 

    February 11, 2010, 06:53

    The U.S. Backgammon Federation is pleased to provide information on local clubs and MeetUps where USBGF members and guests may wish to play near home or on…

    • Standards of Ethical Practice 

      July 11, 2010, 07:07

      Last update: 3/8/2011
      The USBGF has formed a Rules and Ethics Committee dedicated to helping the backgammon community achieve the highest possible levels of…

    • Affiliate Clubs 

      September 2, 2010, 08:45

       

       

       

       

       

       

      If you are a local club director and would like your club listed, please e-mail clubs@usbgf.or…

    • Play Online 

      August 26, 2010, 16:58

       
           

      SafeHarborGames is a premier online game site offering individual matches, tournaments, League and Ladder play, and Rated games for Backgammon…

    • Backgammon Meetups 

      September 9, 2010, 06:02

      More details at Backgammon Meetup Groups.

    • Prime Clubs 

      December 3, 2010, 07:49

      The U.S. Backgammon Federation provides financial support to local affiliated clubs with ten or more USBGF members including the club director, to help…

    • College Clubs 

      February 14, 2011, 08:35

      The U.S. Backgammon Federation firmly believes that the growth of the American backgammon community is in the hands of its young people.  The USBGF is…

      • Guide to Starting a College Backgammon Club 

        February 26, 2011, 21:13

        YOU can be the driving force in starting a backgammon club. The USBGF will provide an advisor who will be available to you every step of the way to start and…

  • Site Map 

    October 31, 2010, 21:37

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