Emily Nguyen has been selected to be on the US Youth Chess team to participate in the 2010 World Youth Chess Championships (Halkidiki - Greece, Oct 19-31 2010). This is a great honor for Emily to wear the red/blue/white uniform representing the US Under-8 Girls and to be the first World Youth team member from the Austin area. It is also a wonderful opportunity for her to play against other top chess players her age around the world. Being the 3rd-ranked member in the team, Emily does not get free meals/lodging from the organizer nor travel stipend from the USCF. The expense for the trip runs about $2500 per person.
The Austin Chess Community has been offering tremendous support and encouragement. A lot of discussions and ideas have been brought up to raise money for the trip. Emily has received $1724 so far:
Texas Chess Association: $600
• Received $600 from Barbara Swafford on 9/3/10
Austin Chess Club and its members: $414
• $25: Received from Lori Balkum in 06/10
• $25: Received from Dale McLemore on 8/1/10
• $304: Received from Drew Sarkisian on 10/4/10
• $60: Received from Lori Balkum on 10/10/10
Austin Kids Chess Club members: $305
• Austin Kids #10: $75
• Austin Kids #11: $230
Rocks & Rooks Chess Club: $275
• Chess tournament at NYOS: $110 (Received from Gary Gaiffe on 9/15/10)
• Chess tournament at Baranoff Elementary: $165
The Salvation Army: $100
• Austin Kids #8: $30
• Austin Kids #9: $40
• Austin Kids #10: $30
Laurel Mountain Chess Club members: $30
• $30: Received from Binny Nanavati on 9/15/10
We would like to thank the Austin Chess Community (Lori Balkum, Binny Nanavati, Peter Kappler, Gary Gaiffe, Drew Sarkisian, Jenwei Hsieh, Adrian Diaz, and others) and the Texas Chess Association for your wonderful support; it is greatly appreciated.
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