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February 12, 2018

Fundraising Updates – Pizza, Silent Auction, Taproom

Metcalf Chess Families-

A couple pieces of info on Fundraising.

Pizza Sales: A strong final push for pizza sales! Please bring forms and money to Chess Club on Tuesday (Feb 13^th) Make a copy of the form before you turn it in, so you know who to deliver them to when they arrive.

Silent Auction: The annual Metcalf Masters Silent Auction will be held Feb 17^th. Over $7000 in items have been generously donated by local businesses, individuals, and companies. The auction is open to the public, and competitive bidding will help our fundraising efforts. Please share the event with your social networks! https://www.facebook.com/events/1128479907254576/

Taproom Tour: We are in full swing promoting and selling tickets. We have gotten a lot of positive feedback on the event, but need to sell tickets for it to be a success. Ticket Sales packets were handed out last week to interested club members to bring home. Orders and money should be turned in at chess club on February 20^th. Tickets will be distributed on Feb 22^nd. Help make our inaugural event a fun and successful fundraiser! Bring your friends, bring your neighbors, Share! https://www.facebook.com/events/136717410334166/ Tickets can also be purchased online at: www.MetcalfChess.com/Events.

Regards,
Andy Johnson
Metcalf Chess
Fundraising Coordinator

February 9, 2018

Metcalf News 2/8

Hi chess families!

Well you can see how active things get once the season gets underway! Lots happening.

Friday Feb 9– League matches at Metcalf..we will not be in the lunchroom, but in Room 109 or media center for the matches, due to a school party.

Saturday Feb 10–chess lessons…hope to see most of our team take advantage of the masters teaching this day. You should have all received the flyer for these fantastic lessons. Players really show they want to get to the next level quickly by their attendance. Also, everyone gets a free lesson to at least check it out. For most of the team, they will be in the advanced beginner group which is from 11 to 12 in Room 109 at Metcalf. The intermediate and advanced groups follow that.

Sunday Feb 11..Party time…one of the big ways our team bonds and have the chance to make connections/friends for life is our important parties. I gave everyone today a sheet of what to bring (each student brings a snack or drink item for sharing and it is indicated on the sheet who brings what) If your child lost their sheet, they can pick it up Friday after school in Room 109 or at the lessons Saturday or you can email me for a copy. Parents need to sign their kids in at the front desk and mention metcalf chess party.

Monday Feb 12…more lessons for intermediate/advanced students.

Tues Feb 13…Only club of next week!

Needed: A few parents who can do some detective work finding metcalf chess alumni on facebook…directions on how to do this will be given…we are going to get some fundraising info out to them for our team is the reason. Contact Coach Ribnick if you can volunteer to do this.

Sell Sell Sell…we are in the heart of our fundraising season…hope your students are doing their best with the pizza sales and the taproom sales.

Feb 17//The State Gradelevel Tmt at Metcalf…we need SO much help at this. PLEASE sign up in the sign up genius ASAP. Here is the link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e44afab2ba7ff2-scastatewide Remember ..ALL families expected to give a minimum of 4 hours per season. PLUS, for those who would like to acquire some help for Atlanta this year, you need to get those volunteer hours in . This is the event where it is most critical as WE NEED YOU!!! SIGN UP TODAY.

Thanks to all those that have devoted time and energy to the silent auction coming up…hope you all got a chance to acquire items for this big day. If not, please spread the word to friends and neighbors to attend on Saturday Feb 17th at Metcalf!!

Go Metcalf!!

Brian A. Ribnick

Metcalf Middle School

Chess Coach

bribnick@isd191.org

February 5, 2018

Fundraising Update, Over $6,500 in Silent Auction Donations

Metcalf Chess Families-

The Independent Fundraising Committee has been working hard to support the club this year, We are excite to announce the Community has donated over $6,500 in items that we will put up for bid!

Promotion All Call:

Please, share the Silent Auction Event, https://www.facebook.com/events/1128479907254576/ on your Facebook timeline.

The Community has been very generous with their donations. Let’s respond by making the most of this event! Bring your neighbors, bring your friends, Tweet, Forward, Like Promote!

Credit Cards will be accepted. New items are arriving daily.

Metcalf Masters Chess Team will be holding the annual Silent Auction Saturday February 17^th at the Metcalf Middle School cafeteria. Bidding begins at 8:00 am and will conclude at 2:00 pm. The community has contributed over $6,500 in donations that will be put up for bid. Items include: Disney Theme Park tickets, Gift cards to restaurants, salon and spa packages, Entertainment – theatre tickets, museum and gallery tickets & family fun, auto care packages, wine packages, brewery packages, private lessons from Chess Masters, hand crafted chess items and MORE! Winners can claim and pay for their items at the conclusion of bidding. Terms are cash, check, or credit card. If winners are not present, we will contact them following the auction. https://www.facebook.com/events/1128479907254576/

Fundraising dates to know:

February 6^th – All club members bring $20 to Chess Club for a Taproom ticket, Pick up Sales Packet if you are interested in the contest and selling tickets to support the team.

February 13^th – Club Members Turn in Pizza orders and money at Chess Club

February 17^th – Silent Auction at State Gradelevel tournament (Metcalf) https://www.facebook.com/events/1128479907254576/

February 20^th – Club Members Turn in Taproom Ticket orders & money at Chess Club

February 22^nd – Club Members Pick up Taproom tickets at Chess Club

February 27^th – Pizza Sellers 4:00 Pick up Pizzas at Metcalf

March 3^rd – Taproom Tour @ Bald Man Brewing 6-9 pm https://www.facebook.com/events/136717410334166/

Pizza Sales support player’s Individual account. Silent Auction and Taproom support the Metcalf shares account.

Thank you for your support!

Regards,

Andy Johnson
(612) 269-7993
Fundraising Chairperson
Metcalf Masters Chess