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Brantford Food Bank Tournament, July 2009
The Brantford Chess Club and Harmony Square hosted a food/fundraiser tournament to help the Brantford Food Bank. A total of 14 players, 10 locals and 4 from out of town came to play some fun, competitive chess to help support a good cause. We firstly want to thank the people that came from Hamissauga, Bob Gillanders, Garvin Nunes, Zeljko Kitich and Mei (Toronto). It's one thing for local people to help their own community, but it shows a real appreciation for chess and compassion for others to drive 60km to play unrated games to help another club and city. Thank you for making that special effort.
Lee Hendon was the tournament coordinator, assisted logistically by Rob Gashgarian. Bob beat back all opposition, ceding only a draw to take the first place (an engraved medal and $10 gift certificate). John Vlasov beat Zeljko in a tie-breaker to take the silver medal and $10 gift cert. Zeljko won bronze and a $5 gift cert. Mei took the 4th place ($5 gift cert).
That's the chess stuff ? the real fun was the kibitzing, the friendly, but competitive games and the feeling that we were doing two things we really enjoy ? playing chess and helping others. A few people showed up that we hadn't seen at the local club for a while and an unknown gentleman brought by a box of food just because he wanted to help. In all we rounded up 3 full boxes of food donations and $55 in cash for the Brantford Food Bank. Thanks to all who helped make this afternoon an enduring memory and we look forward to more events in the future (August 16th, for example).
Prepared by Robert Gashgarian, Robert Gillanders, Lee Hendon, Garvin Nunes and Mei
Pictures by Mei
Brantford Food Bank Tournament, July 2009
Brantford's namesake Joseph Brant's Memorial, 1886
One of the first pieces of statuary of its kind in North America, the memorial for Joseph Brant and the six nations confederacy was sculpted by Percy Wood, winner of the International Competition.
Harmony Square, downtown Brantford
A hot spot among locals, the city of Brantford hosts various events throughout the year such as Dancing Under the Stars, The Chilly-Willy Cook-Off,Thursday nights outdoor movies screening, etc. During the summer months, various chess activities are also held in the square. For more information visit: http://www.brantford.ca/content/publ...nts+&+Programs
You know it is a budget tournament when? they are giving away canned food as prizes
Okay, maybe not as prizes. Participants were encouraged to bring canned food as donation to the local food bank.
Chess in the square
Left to right: Garvin Nunes, Adam Cormier, Christopher Osborne and Rob Gashgarian
Fun in the park
The juniour section finishes early
Not-so-juniours still at play
Robert Gashgarian, president of Brantford Chess Club
John Vlasov, club treasurer
Zeljko Kitich, Hamilton
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VAPORIZER INFORMATION
The Brantford Chess Club and Harmony Square hosted a food/fundraiser tournament to help the Brantford Food Bank. A total of 14 players, 10 locals and 4 from out of town came to play some fun, competitive chess to help support a good cause. We firstly want to thank the people that came from Hamissauga, Bob Gillanders, Garvin Nunes, Zeljko Kitich and Mei (Toronto). It's one thing for local people to help their own community, but it shows a real appreciation for chess and compassion for others to drive 60km to play unrated games to help another club and city. Thank you for making that special effort.
Lee Hendon was the tournament coordinator, assisted logistically by Rob Gashgarian. Bob beat back all opposition, ceding only a draw to take the first place (an engraved medal and $10 gift certificate). John Vlasov beat Zeljko in a tie-breaker to take the silver medal and $10 gift cert. Zeljko won bronze and a $5 gift cert. Mei took the 4th place ($5 gift cert).
That's the chess stuff ? the real fun was the kibitzing, the friendly, but competitive games and the feeling that we were doing two things we really enjoy ? playing chess and helping others. A few people showed up that we hadn't seen at the local club for a while and an unknown gentleman brought by a box of food just because he wanted to help. In all we rounded up 3 full boxes of food donations and $55 in cash for the Brantford Food Bank. Thanks to all who helped make this afternoon an enduring memory and we look forward to more events in the future (August 16th, for example).
Prepared by Robert Gashgarian, Robert Gillanders, Lee Hendon, Garvin Nunes and Mei
Pictures by Mei
Brantford Food Bank Tournament, July 2009
Brantford's namesake Joseph Brant's Memorial, 1886
One of the first pieces of statuary of its kind in North America, the memorial for Joseph Brant and the six nations confederacy was sculpted by Percy Wood, winner of the International Competition.
Harmony Square, downtown Brantford
A hot spot among locals, the city of Brantford hosts various events throughout the year such as Dancing Under the Stars, The Chilly-Willy Cook-Off,Thursday nights outdoor movies screening, etc. During the summer months, various chess activities are also held in the square. For more information visit: http://www.brantford.ca/content/publ...nts+&+Programs
You know it is a budget tournament when? they are giving away canned food as prizes
Okay, maybe not as prizes. Participants were encouraged to bring canned food as donation to the local food bank.
Chess in the square
Left to right: Garvin Nunes, Adam Cormier, Christopher Osborne and Rob Gashgarian
Fun in the park
The juniour section finishes early
Not-so-juniours still at play
Robert Gashgarian, president of Brantford Chess Club
John Vlasov, club treasurer
Zeljko Kitich, Hamilton
________
VAPORIZER INFORMATION
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