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America's Foundation For Chess October 27, 2002
"Our mission is to strengthen the minds
and character of young people by advancing chess in our schools and
culture." "Numerous studies show that learning to play chess enhances children's intellectual and social development. Children who play chess, on average, get higher scores in reading and math then non-chess players. They are also more confident in their creativity, have stronger critical thinking and problem solving skills and increased levels of concentration." Today AF4C also promotes youth chess both in and out of schools. AF4C would like to see chess become a regular part of every child's classroom experience. So far their direct efforts appear limited to the Seattle, Washington area, where they have initiated in-class programs in eight schools; more then 700 students are actively learning and playing chess, and next year they plan to expand to include almost 1,200 youth. Other efforts include sponsorship of youth chess tournaments and awarding scholarships to reward chess success. In December AF4C will be sponsoring an international youth match between the top 24 K-12 (2 from each grade) players in Washington and Team British Columbia. Other activities bring in top US players for free simultaneous exhibitions, an effort to reach an under-targeted group with a program called SMARTGirls, and chess jamborees. All of this promotion and activity, of course, comes with a price tag. AF4C's annual report for the year ending 12-31-01 (audited financial statement and report are available for review) document expenses of over $515,000 USD. Revenues ran short, at just over $500,000 USD. While AF4C boasts a long list of individual and corporate sponsors, clearly a need for further cash investment exists. AF4C is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, which means that all contributions are tax-deductible for those paying certain income taxes. AF4C invites you to Invest In Chess, and donations may be made by credit card, or by calling their offices at 206-675-0490, or by writing to them at America's Foundation for Chess, 720 N 35th, Suite 201, Seattle, WA 98103, USA, or by email at info@af4c.org. If each reader of The Chessville Weekly gave just a few dollars each, we could quickly and easily wipe out that operating deficit and then some, while helping to both promote chess and support our children. I challenge each and every one of you to consider seriously sending in whatever you are able. Visit America's Foundation For Chess today to learn more about this very worthy organization.
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