Yes, in addition to April 1 bringing a collection of fools (and the occasional stripper), it's also time to start paying your annual dues. Dues are $15.00 per year, and give you the chance to partake in all of the clubs "official" activities -- what you do on your own after our tournaments, and you know who you are, is up to you.

Your dues paid now will be good for the 2007/2008 year starting July 1. If you're a new member who hasn't yet paid for 2006/2007, well then we've got the deal for you. Your $15 paid now gets you membership for TWO years!

Any evening director can take your membership dues, and be sure to ask for a receipt after you've paid -- and thank you in advance for your support.

Yes, there is Euchre this Sunday, Easter Sunday. Play begins as normal at 6:00pm at Charlie's, and if you're lucky, Sunday director Geoff Dankert may show you what's in his Easter basket.

Your weather for the week, provided by the meteorologists at WFLD-TV Fox Chicago.

TUESDAY 68 / 52 Thunderstorms
WEDNESDAY - 43 / 35 Cloudy
THURSDAY - 45 / 29 Partly Cloudy
FRIDAY - 42 / 28 Party Cloudy
SATURDAY - 39 / 25 Cloudy
SUNDAY - 42 / 28 Cloudy
MONDAY - 58 / 40 Showers

95 years ago this month the largest ship ever built sank on its maiden voyage -- and James Cameron turned it into a blockbuster movie. Well now everyone's favorite (okay, at least ours) animated bunnies have parodied Titanic in only thirty seconds. Click the picture to revisit that fateful night.

Sunday, April 8 Easter Sunday (yes, there's cards!)

Sunday, April 21 Next Board Meeting (tentative)

Congratulations to the following recent winners:

Wednesday, March 21 - Tom Hamilton (51)
Saturday, March 24 - Paul Sullenger (54)
Sunday, March 25 - Dave Pimm (54)
Wednesday, March 28 - Scott Hawkins (53)
Saturday, March 31 - Thomas Secson (54)
Sunday, April 1 - Kevin Jackson (53)

"Yeah, Ken and I? We're like the same person."

-ECC member Dan Hansen, probably really wishing right now that we didn't take things out of context, but what's the fun in that?

Dear Hoyle: I think my partner threw the game. What should I do? – No Bar Tab for Me

Dear Thirsty:
That's a pretty serious charge, and you should be very sure that your partner did indeed throw the game and wasn't just "over-served" or worse yet, just a bad player. If you suspect some foul play (or fowl play if there's chickens involved) then say something immediately to the evening director, who can confront the game thrower before they take off. If there's evidence of tomfoolery afoot, then the director (and the board of directors) can take action.

If you have a question about Euchre strategy, ECC club rules, relationships or just life in general, send an e-mail to resident expert Hoyle at euchrechicago@yahoo.com. We promise all e- mails are anonymous, and the answers may just surprise you.