Dear BCC members and chess enthusiasts,
The Chess Club of Virginia Tech kindly requests your support and participation in its October 13 and 14 tournament commemorating the 32 lives lost and 25 injured persons in the April 16 massacre. To our knowledge, this will be the first sporting-type event to be held with all proceeds going to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund. Your contributions are welcome in any form:
- chess sets and clocks to accommodate new players
- lectures and exhibitions from talented players
- corporate sponsorship
- donated items for a possible silent auction
The entire student center is reserved for the occasion, including an 88 seat lecture hall. Local hotels and restaurants are discounting rates for participants. Media attention will be strong so this is a great chance to promote your organization.
Most of all, we want you there as a chess player. Details for players will be forthcoming from the USCF and the Virginia Chess Federation.
To become involved, please contact Chuck Ronco, hokiechem -at- yahoo.com, or respond here and I'll answer what I can.
Respectfully yours,
Brian Salomon
I don't get nearly the traffic but I wanted to pass it along as well.
See Also:
VA Tech Chess Hero
BCC Article
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