creekland Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 A few of you might remember that our public school chess team (my boys are on it) was denied permission to attend the state championship due to the school not wanting to finance it. It is the first time they've won their region since 1984, but alas, it's "just" chess and not football or cheerleading (the cheerleading team just got back from a competition in Orlando and the chess competition is just an hour away, but I digress). The families involved (including us) just don't have the extra $$ to send them either. The economy is just tough for many of us and paying for food and electric has to come first. So, yesterday, we find out that some alumni from the team chipped in to pay for it - providing both transportation and the entry fees for the top 7 kids on the team. One of the guys is the coach of one of our competitors (a true sportsman IMO)! We are incredibly thankful! I used it as a teaching moment - reminding my boys to be generous in their future when they see a need. I'm sure there will be opportunities, and somewhere down the road, someone will benefit from their learning this wonderful lesson. And may they do well this weekend! (Assuming we can scurry to get 7 members to go at this late notice. I'll be working on that today. We have 3 currently. We need a minimum of 5.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 How nice! I hope they all do really well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Good luck to your team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anissa Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 That is so great! Thanks for sharing a happy story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Awesome! :D I hope you can get them all to go - I can't imagine anyone saying they couldn't (aside from some serious emergency) after finding out the story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Like! Good luck to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Fantastic! What a great story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Update: I think we have 7 who can go. Two couldn't due to other weekend commitments, but we moved the next two up. Now they just have to double check with their parents, so I'll find out for absolute certain tonight. This "Alumni Club" appears to have come into existence yesterday (but is seriously composed of some alumni who genuinely want to see the kids go). Some people are literally wonderful. My middle son won the open division in their regional tournament (and our school won the team division for the season). My youngest finished 4th in the reserve decision. Our region winner (team) won the state competition last year. I'm excited for this year! Time will tell how they do. I do hope all 7 can come as they take the top 4 results for the "final." Having more helps. Having less hurts, though as long as you have 4, you can be competitive. Did I mention that I no longer play chess with my boys? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 *like* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I must be in a sappy mood today because that choked me up. What an awesome gift! Hope they do great! Me too :001_smile: Go chess team!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Woohoo!!!! That's wonderful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I am so glad you shared good news :001_smile: i am sitting here grinning. ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Yeah for the chess team!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 This 'alumni club' deserves a medal for being such decent human beings! Best wishes for a wonderful tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancollins Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 That is so wonderful! I know you must be so proud of your son and his team! I hope they win!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 A few of you might remember that our public school chess team (my boys are on it) was denied permission to attend the state championship due to the school not wanting to finance it. It is the first time they've won their region since 1984, but alas, it's "just" chess and not football or cheerleading (the cheerleading team just got back from a competition in Orlando and the chess competition is just an hour away, but I digress). The families involved (including us) just don't have the extra $$ to send them either. The economy is just tough for many of us and paying for food and electric has to come first. So, yesterday, we find out that some alumni from the team chipped in to pay for it - providing both transportation and the entry fees for the top 7 kids on the team. One of the guys is the coach of one of our competitors (a true sportsman IMO)! We are incredibly thankful! I used it as a teaching moment - reminding my boys to be generous in their future when they see a need. I'm sure there will be opportunities, and somewhere down the road, someone will benefit from their learning this wonderful lesson. And may they do well this weekend! (Assuming we can scurry to get 7 members to go at this late notice. I'll be working on that today. We have 3 currently. We need a minimum of 5.) Awesome! Keeping my fingers crossed for your team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Yes, there are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 That is so wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 This 'alumni club' deserves a medal for being such decent human beings! Best wishes for a wonderful tournament. I agree 100% When someone does something really nice like this... well, it not only made my whole day, it also makes me really want to do nice things for others. I hope the team does well, not just because my boys are on the team, but also to "repay" those supporting them. The "alumni club" will be getting a nice thank you card! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Did you get enough players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I agree 100% When someone does something really nice like this... well, it not only made my whole day, it also makes me really want to do nice things for others. I hope the team does well, not just because my boys are on the team, but also to "repay" those supporting them. The "alumni club" will be getting a nice thank you card! Yes, pay it forward, however you can. :) I'm so happy for your team, and I hope they do well!! So exciting! I'm glad these alumni heard of the need and were able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Did you get enough players? They have 5 going. Others had made other (unchangeable) plans when they heard they couldn't go. Fortunately, the top four players are all going, then it'll be good experience for the 5th (who hadn't gotten to go to many tournaments since he was a lower board). It's the top 4 scores that count, so I'm hoping the top 4 do well (and it wouldn't disappoint me if board 5 had a great day either!). It would have been helpful to have had 7 - just in case - as chess is so variable pending the draw of opponents and the particular strategy chosen. In the last tournament two of the guys who can't come scored higher than a couple who are going. But, they can still be competitive and I'm hoping they do well. They leave at 6:45 tomorrow morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 They have 5 going. Others had made other (unchangeable) plans when they heard they couldn't go. Fortunately, the top four players are all going, then it'll be good experience for the 5th (who hadn't gotten to go to many tournaments since he was a lower board). It's the top 4 scores that count, so I'm hoping the top 4 do well (and it wouldn't disappoint me if board 5 had a great day either!). It would have been helpful to have had 7 - just in case - as chess is so variable pending the draw of opponents and the particular strategy chosen. In the last tournament two of the guys who can't come scored higher than a couple who are going. But, they can still be competitive and I'm hoping they do well. They leave at 6:45 tomorrow morning! Yay! Go get 'em boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabelen Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 That is indeed wonderful news! Good luck to your champions! I am sure this newly formed Alumni Club will continue doing good deeds. My dh recently reconnected with school friends and together formed their own alumni club. Technology can be a wonderful thing as they are spread all around the globe and reconnected through Facebook. They are already doing a lot for needy old school mates back home in Sri Lanka and wherever in the world they may be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaMcC Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I love news like this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To hear such nice actions that people do is wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaMcC Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 They have 5 going. Others had made other (unchangeable) plans when they heard they couldn't go. Fortunately, the top four players are all going, then it'll be good experience for the 5th (who hadn't gotten to go to many tournaments since he was a lower board). It's the top 4 scores that count, so I'm hoping the top 4 do well (and it wouldn't disappoint me if board 5 had a great day either!). It would have been helpful to have had 7 - just in case - as chess is so variable pending the draw of opponents and the particular strategy chosen. In the last tournament two of the guys who can't come scored higher than a couple who are going. But, they can still be competitive and I'm hoping they do well. They leave at 6:45 tomorrow morning! Glad to hear you got enough to go... Go get them kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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