USBGF - US Backgammon Federation
Growing backgammon. Serving players.
A not-for-profit organization devoted to advancing the awareness, participation, education and enjoyment of the skill-based game of backgammon.
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Board of Directors
Advisers to BOD
Carol Joy Cole
April Mesich, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Education Officer
Art Benjamin
Ben Friesen, Treasurer, Director of Tournament Support
Cary Hoarty, Education Director, Social Media Director, Online Tournament Director
Dan Minardi, COO
Frank Talbot
Jason Briggs
Jeb Horton, CFO
John Pirner, President / Executive Director
Joseph Russell, Chairman
Karen Davis, Chairman/President, U.S. Backgammon Foundation
Marty Storer, Secretary
Neil Kazaross
Richard Munitz
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US Backgammon Foundation Directors
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EdBennett — PrimeTimeBG_2011_0304_Vol02N2Mar-Apr2011.pdf
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Backgammon Basics – And How To Play
Backgammon Glossary
Backgammon Glossary from Gammoned.com
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Novices
An Invitation to Novices and Social Players
Backgammon is as Easy as 1 – 2 – 3
Charting the Best Play
Novice Videos
Opening Rolls Part 1 by Marty Storer
Opening Rolls Part 2 by Marty Storer
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Videos & Presentations
Novices
Opening Rolls Part 1 by Marty Storer
An Invitation to Novices and Social Players
Opening Rolls Part 2 by Marty Storer
Novice Videos
Charting the Best Play
Backgammon is as Easy as 1 - 2 - 3
Backgammon Basics and Terms
Backgammon Glossary
Backgammon Basics - And How To Play
Backgammon Glossary from Gammoned.com
Backgammon Resources
Software
Recommended Books