This article goes a long way to explaining why we think this charitable organization is needed in the KC Metro area.
We need your help to turn the metropolitan Kansas City area, in particular, into the recognized leader in promoting the benefits of playing bridge to people of all ages! We are embarking on a new capital fundraising campaign, with the intent to be in a leased space in Lee’s Summit by early 2027. We are in talks with the proposed club manager. We are working with a commercial broker to find the right space at the right cost in the right location. We have a donor willing to match up to at least $20,000 in donations from now until the end of 2026. See below to donate! Stay tuned for upcoming fundraising news!
We will be continuing our youth summer lessons. We do get grant money from the ACBL Educational Foundation to help with the youth lessons but that grant does not pay for all the expenses. So help us raise some more money! Mail us a check, or catch one of our board members to donate cash, or talk to our treasurer to donate stock. We take it all!
PAYING BRIDGE FORWARD!
Has the game of bridge been beneficial in your life or in the life of someone you care about?
Has it provided social connections, intellectual challenges, scholarship money?
I know it has provided me with both social connections and intellectual challenges over the years and has allowed me to in turn provide those for others, as well as provide scholarship money for some. Kathy Rolfe
Kathy, I believe in what you do. I’ve borne witness from two different angles. First, the children you taught and how it developed their intellect and social skills. And, now living in Florida, I see the elderly who are playing bridge and are incredibly sharp for their age. Two of the women are in their 90’s. Are they playing bridge because they are sharp and enjoy the game or are they sharp because they’ve been playing bridge for years? To me it doesn’t matter, the fact is, bridge is a part of their lives at age 90, and that’s amazing!
Best wishes,
Stacia
NOW IT IS YOUR TURN TO PAY ( and PLAY) THOSE BENEFITS YOU HAVE RECEIVED FORWARD!
With this fund drive we hope to move into our first leased space and grow our base for lessons and games. That facility will have its own instructional room as well as a separate large playing area. Of course, plenty of clean restroom facilities, kitchen space, coat storage space, parking space, and the latest in duplicate bridge equipment along with comfortable chairs with plenty of space around those tables and chairs, will also be included in that plan.
While we are fundraising we will begin offering classes, particularly to youth and to their family members. Those classes will be held wherever anyone will host us! We are looking for libraries, churches, community centers, country clubs, etc. to offer us space at a nominal fee or no fee to begin offering these classes. The classes will be led by paid accredited bridge teachers only, but we are looking for volunteers to help out as table coaches as well. If you are interested in joining our list of teachers or volunteers, or if you have space available for holding classes – please contact us!
Like what you’ve read so far? Want to make a tax deductible donation?
Donate
Or you can donate by contacting any of our Board Members. (The amount that is tax deductible will depend on your own tax situation. Please consult your tax advisor.) You can mail a donation directly to Mo-Kan Bridge Academy, 490 N Winnebago Dr, Lake Winnebago, MO 64034.
If you wish to make a donation of shares of stock, please contact the Treasurer for transfer information. Want to avoid even more taxes? Consider making an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution. Seniors 70 ½ years of age and over, can transfer their IRA distribution directly to charity. By going directly to charity, the money is not included in the IRA owner’s income and is not taxed. This preserves the full amount for charitable purposes. Ask your IRA administrator to make a qualified distribution to Mo-Kan Bridge Academy.
Even if you can’t donate money right now, consider volunteering or at least letting others know of this organization. They might be interested in learning to play bridge or they might be willing to donate. So help get the word out there!
