tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070943658520294562024-03-18T20:57:17.469-07:00GamesFanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.comBlogger8476125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-90672168635657139612024-03-13T12:42:00.001-07:002024-03-13T12:42:24.541-07:00[Seattle Go Center] Volunteer Request for Kentlake High School<div> <div class="elementToProof">Hello Go Players,</div> <div> </div> <div class="elementToProof">We are looking for 2-3 volunteers to teach at Kentlake High School in Kent for 2 hours demonstrating and teaching Go March 27 from 6pm-8pm. We will have a couple of tables, and students will visit our station.</div> <div> </div> <div class="elementToProof">For more information or to volunteer please email us back at programs@seattlego.org</div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Kyle Burg<br /> Seattle Go Center Programs Manager<br /> <br /> email: programs@SeattleGo.org<br /> web: www.SeattleGo.org<br /> Go Center phone: 701-610-6236</div> <p></p> -- <br /> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SeattleGo" group.<br /> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br /> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/20240313194217.53997.qmail%40server310.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/20240313194217.53997.qmail%40server310.com</a>.<br /> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-57578092170759772582024-03-12T18:57:00.001-07:002024-03-12T18:57:25.519-07:00[Seattle Go Center] No Drew Class or Open time Tomorrow<div>Drew is sick and will not be able to teach tomorrow.</div> <div> </div> <div>He should be fully recovered by next week and back to standard time.</div> <div> </div> <div>Kyle Burg<br /> Seattle Go Center Programs Manager<br /> <br /> email: programs@SeattleGo.org<br /> web: www.SeattleGo.org<br /> Go Center phone: 701-610-6236</div> <p></p> -- <br /> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SeattleGo" group.<br /> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br /> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/20240313015715.61138.qmail%40server310.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/20240313015715.61138.qmail%40server310.com</a>.<br /> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-75328507704095354202024-03-12T14:25:00.001-07:002024-03-12T14:25:57.669-07:00[Seattle Go Center] Mark Your Calendars -- Pro Visits 2024 (One Special Request)<div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Hey, all, because we've managed to line up a few pro visits this year already, I want to let folks think ahead to be in town. Also, we will try a couple new things with a couple of the visits -- one workshop for teaching how to teach Go that should be interesting for volunteers and PPI folks and one day workshop for strong players (that others may benefit from as well).</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> We will have a pro a few days before the US Go Congress, hopefully for the Tue and Wed evening before the congress (09-10 JUL).</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> We will have a pro visit the Mon and Tue (22-23 JUL) after the Go Congress. One of these evenings we will hold a teach the teacher workshop for folks who volunteer, want to spread Go, and for our teachers.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> LAST BUT NOT LEAST, by member request (thanks to those who poked me), I managed to get MIchael Redmond pro 9d to visit SGC in SEP, 13-15 SEP (thanks to the Nihon Ki-in for arranging). I asked him if we could have a one-day normal workshop and a one-day strong players workshop (say 4-7d or lower ranks depending on pre-registration), and he is willing. We look for input from the strong players, but our idea is that Redmond Sensei could play simuls in the morning, 10am-12pm, and after lunch break, he could review each game at the front of the room. Attendees from day one could come and watch the game reviews.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Cheers,</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Bill</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-40253720643005313182024-03-08T18:47:00.001-08:002024-03-08T18:47:18.610-08:00[Seattle Go Center] SGC Members Meeting Final Reminder and Requests<div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We will hold our annual members meeting Saturday 16 MAR at 2:00pm at the new SGC location. We will review programs and events in 2023 and share financial info and space planning info. I also attached the draft minutes from last year. Please read them before the meeting and be prepared to comment or motion to approve. We will have a few print outs before the meeting to look over.</span></div> <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">PROXIES PLEASE!!. We need 14 voting members (annual or lifetime) as a quorum. If you cannot make the meeting, you can email manager@seattlego.org to register a proxy for yourself (notification goes to the secretary for recording). We appreciate your naming proxies to ensure we have quorum for the meeting.</span></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The nominated directors this year are:</span></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> * Oren Laskin -- long time serving on the board, speaks Japanese, sometimes helps with translations</span></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> * Chris Kirschner -- founding director, Tue bread baker, does many things for SGC and AGA</span></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> * Saki Umezaki -- native Japanese speaker, mother of Ayumu, donated several Hikaru No Go books to complete our Japanese collection, played Go since she was 10, full-time mom, and studying to be a CPA.<br> <br> </span></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Cheers,</span></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bill</span></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-91518044510397096642024-03-07T15:48:00.001-08:002024-03-07T15:48:33.211-08:00[Seattle Go Center] Kids Time Sun, Wed class, and Meetups Reminder<div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Peter is back and hosting Kids Time. Please try to come, the more the merrier 😊.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Drew is hosting open time Wed, 6-8pm, and leading a class for advancing through the kyuu ranks. We encourage folks to check it out or just show up to play some Go.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> David is hosting at Cap Hill Stoup Brewing Wed at 7pm.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Jay is hosting at Crossroads Mall food court Sat 2-5pm.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Zoka coffee in Greenlake area Mon 9am-noon.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> All of the above are on our home page at seattlego.org on the right side. We also just kicked off planning for an Everett meetup with about a dozen folks. When that gets going, we'll announce it and put it on our website too.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Cheers,</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Bill</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-65395684075208247112024-03-04T17:29:00.001-08:002024-03-04T17:29:49.251-08:00Re: [Seattle Go Center] Re: Seattle Go Center Starting Meetup near Everett ???<div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> Thanks for the note, I'll send mail in a few days ...</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <br> </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> Bill</div> <div id="appendonsend"></div> <hr style="display:inline-block;width:98%" tabindex="-1"> <div id="divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size:11pt" color="#000000"><b>From:</b> Alex Rockwell <alexrockwell@yahoo.com><br> <b>Sent:</b> Monday, March 4, 2024 5:12 PM<br> <b>To:</b> seattlego@googlegroups.com <seattlego@googlegroups.com>; Bill Chiles <billchiles-gocenter@hotmail.com><br> <b>Subject:</b> Re: [Seattle Go Center] Re: Seattle Go Center Starting Meetup near Everett ???</font> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="x_ydpb5cf5dedyahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size:16px"> <div></div> <div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">I'm in Everett and I am interested as well. I have one board and stones.<br> </div> <div><br> </div> </div> <div id="x_ydp4b5caa49yahoo_quoted_0032902681" class="x_ydp4b5caa49yahoo_quoted"> <div style="font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size:13px; color:#26282a"> <div>On Monday, March 4, 2024 at 04:51:10 PM PST, Bill Chiles <billchiles-gocenter@hotmail.com> wrote: </div> <div><br> </div> <div><br> </div> <div> <div id="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127elementToProof"><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)">I wanted to make sure folks saw this and see if any others wanted to express interest. We got six responses, and one of them likely can't make it but once a month. River is in Everett and could facilitate/host, but she doesn't have a car to bring equipment and would need to find a location near her. As usual with meetups, folks may need to bring a board or two if they have portable boards, and if </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:16px; color:rgb(0,0,0); background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">someone wants to scout a location and primarily host (also, hold onto a couple of Go sets from SGC), we can try to get this going.</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></div> <div class="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> <br clear="none"> </div> <div class="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> In a few days I'll send a mail to just the folks that responded to see what we can organize. We can discuss more when we know who is interested.</div> <div class="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> <br clear="none"> </div> <div class="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> Thanks,</div> <div class="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> Bill</div> <div id="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127appendonsend"></div> <hr tabindex="-1" style="display:inline-block; width:98%"> <div id="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127yqtfd63871" class="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127yqt0906194732"> <div dir="ltr" id="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127divRplyFwdMsg"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" color="#000000" style="font-size:11pt"><b>From:</b> Bill Chiles <billchiles-gocenter@hotmail.com><br clear="none"> <b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, February 20, 2024 3:32 PM<br clear="none"> <b>To:</b> seattlego@googlegroups.com <seattlego@googlegroups.com><br clear="none"> <b>Subject:</b> Seattle Go Center Starting Meetup near Everett ???</font> <div> </div> </div> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127x_elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> Hi, community. We're wondering whether there is enough interest in our creating a meetup in the Everett area (or Marysville or Arlington). We had good success with members creating Crossroads and Cap Hill Stroup pub meetups. There is a European 1k exchange student in the area who sent us mail that inspired this because they can't get to Seattle very easily.</div> <div class="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127x_elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> <br clear="none"> </div> <div class="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127x_elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> Where and when and if is based on responses. River may be able to host in Everett and facilitate finding a place. I know we have long time members up in Bellingham (where there was a meetup pre-covid), but it is farther from Everett than I realized 😊. SGC can provide a couple starter boards, but hopefully attendees have sets they could bring.</div> <div class="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127x_elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> <br clear="none"> </div> <div class="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127x_elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> Please let us know if you are interested, if you can host sometimes, and when and where are good.</div> <div class="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127x_elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> <br clear="none"> </div> <div class="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127x_elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> Thanks,</div> <div class="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127x_elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> Bill</div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127yqtfd67562" class="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127yqt0906194732"> <p></p> -- <br clear="none"> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SeattleGo" group.<br clear="none"> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a shape="rect" href="mailto:seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br clear="none"> To view this discussion on the web visit </div> <a shape="rect" href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/LV8P221MB12189DAF08CBD5B72A006A62F1222%40LV8P221MB1218.NAMP221.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer" originalsrc="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/LV8P221MB12189DAF08CBD5B72A006A62F1222%40LV8P221MB1218.NAMP221.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer" shash="mgF67rF5bWYyqoPHW1tEb0TwqK2fxUe3rfAtWq+Y4rR+lYhbpx+qfXwIMl/QW9KOsohpJdrsNekQXZoVrCvg14NDuMiGoHhG+PJv5csie/8v9STgIstA50S3siRUPjpBotsKCWrdwTkJ8gTs7iq66cI97c6dD1TqJR+p3JdCAWc=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/LV8P221MB12189DAF08CBD5B72A006A62F1222%40LV8P221MB1218.NAMP221.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM</a> <div id="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127yqtfd79387" class="x_ydp4b5caa49yiv5196747127yqt0906194732"> .<br clear="none"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-15313325934508229302024-03-04T16:50:00.000-08:002024-03-04T16:51:11.246-08:00[Seattle Go Center] Re: Seattle Go Center Starting Meetup near Everett ???<div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I wanted to make sure folks saw this and see if any others wanted to express interest. We got six responses, and one of them likely can't make it but once a month. River is in Everett and could facilitate/host, but she doesn't have a car to bring equipment and would need to find a location near her. As usual with meetups, folks may need to bring a board or two if they have portable boards, and if </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">someone wants to scout a location and primarily host (also, hold onto a couple of Go sets from SGC), we can try to get this going.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> In a few days I'll send a mail to just the folks that responded to see what we can organize. We can discuss more when we know who is interested.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Thanks,</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Bill</div> <div id="appendonsend"></div> <hr style="display:inline-block;width:98%" tabindex="-1"> <div id="divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size:11pt" color="#000000"><b>From:</b> Bill Chiles <billchiles-gocenter@hotmail.com><br> <b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, February 20, 2024 3:32 PM<br> <b>To:</b> seattlego@googlegroups.com <seattlego@googlegroups.com><br> <b>Subject:</b> Seattle Go Center Starting Meetup near Everett ???</font> <div> </div> </div> <style type="text/css" style="display:none"> <!-- p {margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0} --> </style> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> Hi, community. We're wondering whether there is enough interest in our creating a meetup in the Everett area (or Marysville or Arlington). We had good success with members creating Crossroads and Cap Hill Stroup pub meetups. There is a European 1k exchange student in the area who sent us mail that inspired this because they can't get to Seattle very easily.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> <br> </div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> Where and when and if is based on responses. River may be able to host in Everett and facilitate finding a place. I know we have long time members up in Bellingham (where there was a meetup pre-covid), but it is farther from Everett than I realized 😊. SGC can provide a couple starter boards, but hopefully attendees have sets they could bring.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> <br> </div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> Please let us know if you are interested, if you can host sometimes, and when and where are good.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> <br> </div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> Thanks,</div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)"> Bill</div> </div> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-79395243549769268452024-02-27T17:53:00.000-08:002024-02-27T17:54:00.622-08:00[Seattle Go Center] Monthly Ratings Tournament March 3rd<div>Hey all go players,</div> <div> </div> <div>Reminder, We are hosting our Monthly Ratings Tournament this upcoming Sunday (March 3rd)</div> <div> </div> <div>Registration is from 10:00am – 10:45am sharp, and first game will start at 11:00 am.</div> <div> </div> <div>Please make sure your AGA membership is up to date ahead of time to avoid complications.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <div>If you have any questions, feel free to email us.</div> <div> </div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Kyle Burg<br /> Seattle Go Center Programs Manager<br /> <br /> email: programs@SeattleGo.org<br /> web: www.SeattleGo.org<br /> Go Center phone: 701-610-6236</div> <p></p> -- <br /> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SeattleGo" group.<br /> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br /> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/20240228015354.24875.qmail%40server310.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/20240228015354.24875.qmail%40server310.com</a>.<br /> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-91717370032242647842024-02-27T17:51:00.001-08:002024-02-27T17:51:23.475-08:00[Seattle Go Center] Salmon Bay PI Night (looking for volunteers)<div> <div> <div class="x_elementToProof">Hello, we're looking for 2-3 volunteers for about 90 min on 14 MAR to teach Go at their PI Night at Salmon Bay k-8 school. And, yes, there is free pie for volunteers 😊. We can have 3-4 Go boards depending on volunteers.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof"> </div> <div class="x_elementToProof">The event is from 6:00-7:15pm. At 7:30 there will be pie.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof"> </div> <div class="x_elementToProof">If you can help teach Go and inspire kids, please send mail to programs@seattlego.org.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof"> </div> <div class="x_elementToProof">Thanks!!</div> </div> <div> </div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Kyle Burg<br /> Seattle Go Center Programs Manager<br /> <br /> email: programs@SeattleGo.org<br /> web: www.SeattleGo.org<br /> Go Center phone: 701-610-6236</div> <p></p> -- <br /> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SeattleGo" group.<br /> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br /> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/20240228015114.20221.qmail%40server310.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/20240228015114.20221.qmail%40server310.com</a>.<br /> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-70351591036709385912024-02-24T12:33:00.000-08:002024-02-24T12:34:12.906-08:00[Seattle Go Center] Kids Time Tomorrow 2-5pm<div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> After a short break, Peter is resuming Kids Time tomorow.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <br> </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> This is each Sunday (except the first Sunday of the month due to the ratings tournament) from 2-5pm. However, if no one shows up, we will close before 5pm.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <br> </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> Cheers,</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> Bill</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <br> </div> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-70407954861359117432024-02-20T15:46:00.001-08:002024-02-20T15:46:10.042-08:00[Seattle Go Center] Reminder: Annual Members Meeting Sat 16 MAR 2:00pm<div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> We will hold our annual members meeting 16 MAR at the new SGC location. We will review programs and events in 2023 and share financial info and space planning info. We will also ask for a motion to approve directors.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> We need 14 voting members (annual or lifetime) as a quorum. If you cannot make the meeting, you can email manager@seattlego.org to register a proxy for yourself (notification goes to the secretary for recording). We appreciate your naming proxies to ensure we have quorum for the meeting.</div> <div style="direction: ltr; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></div> <div style="direction: ltr; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This year, we are grateful that Oren Laskin and Chris Kirschner (both very long serving directors) volunteered to be directors again, and they will be on the slate of candidates. The board is excited to nominate Saki Umezaki as a candidates. Saki is a native Japanese speaker and mother of Ayumu, and she brings a few points of diversity to the board. Saki and Ayumu both have been coming to SGC for a while now and donated several Hikaru No Go books to complete our Japanese collection. Saki learned to play Go when she was 10 years old, when her family moved, and she discovered her neighbor was a Nihon Ki-in professional. She taught Ayumu to play Go. In Japan, Saki worked in IT sales, but now she is a full-time mom and studying to be a CPA.<br> <br> </span></div> <div style="direction: ltr; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Members can nominate other candidates if seven or more members nominate someone prior to 06 MAR. This gives the board time to approve the candidates and possibly to work with folks to have a slate of three candidates for much simpler voting at the meeting. If seven voting members want to nominate a candidate, please send mail to manager@seattlego.org prior to 06 MAR.</span></div> <div style="direction: ltr; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></div> <div style="direction: ltr; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Cheers,</span></div> <div style="direction: ltr; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bill</span></div> <div style="direction: ltr; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> <br> </span></div> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-82290944749554895412024-02-20T15:32:00.000-08:002024-02-20T15:33:07.481-08:00[Seattle Go Center] Seattle Go Center Starting Meetup near Everett ???<div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Hi, community. We're wondering whether there is enough interest in our creating a meetup in the Everett area (or Marysville or Arlington). We had good success with members creating Crossroads and Cap Hill Stroup pub meetups. There is a European 1k exchange student in the area who sent us mail that inspired this because they can't get to Seattle very easily.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Where and when and if is based on responses. River may be able to host in Everett and facilitate finding a place. I know we have long time members up in Bellingham (where there was a meetup pre-covid), but it is farther from Everett than I realized 😊. SGC can provide a couple starter boards, but hopefully attendees have sets they could bring.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Please let us know if you are interested, if you can host sometimes, and when and where are good.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Thanks,</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Bill</div> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-35177263342438552772024-02-17T18:42:00.001-08:002024-02-17T18:42:22.693-08:00[Seattle Go Center] Calling for Sakura Con Volunteer<div>Hello Go Players, <div> </div> <div>This March 29th-31th, we are hosting a room at Sakura Con downtown, and we need volunteers to teach newer players the game of Go. Last year we taught over 250 people the game for their first time.</div> <div><br />We are looking for around 10-15 Volunteers to teach Go and oversee the room. Volunteers must be able to commit 4+ hours to earn an event access passes, and we need to distribute help over all our event hours. Sakuracon recommends picking up badges on the 28th of March before opening day, especially if you're schedule to help Fri, 29 MAR. We provide bottled water for volunteers, but other drinks and food we ask you to supply for yourselves.</div> <div> </div> <div class="elementToProof">Please email me, programs@seattlego.org, in the next 2 weeks if you are interested in volunteering, or use the signup sheet at SGC. Please indicate when you're available Fri-Sun and preferred times to help us schedule volunteers</div> <div class="elementToProof"> </div> <div class="elementToProof">This is a really big event and nice perks to volunteers, so please help out.</div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Kyle Burg<br /> Seattle Go Center Programs Manager<br /> <br /> email: programs@SeattleGo.org<br /> web: www.SeattleGo.org<br /> Go Center phone: 701-610-6236</div> <p></p> -- <br /> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SeattleGo" group.<br /> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br /> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/20240218024213.16627.qmail%40server310.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/20240218024213.16627.qmail%40server310.com</a>.<br /> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-20253707083063654592024-02-04T14:27:00.001-08:002024-02-04T14:27:45.230-08:00[Seattle Go Center] Announcing Annual Members Meeting -- Sat 16 MAR 2:00pm<div><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We will hold our annual members meeting 16 MAR at the new SGC location. We will review programs and events in 2023 and share financial info and space planning info. We will also vote to approve a slate of three directors who will serve a three-year term. E</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">ach year, three of the nine directors' terms expire.</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We need 14 voting members (annual or lifetime) as a quorum. If you cannot make the meeting, you can email manager@seattlego.org to register a proxy for yourself (notification goes to the secretary for recording). We appreciate your naming proxies to ensure we have quorum for the meeting.</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This year, we are grateful that Oren Laskin and Chris Kirschner (both very long serving directors) volunteered to be directors again, and they will be on the slate of candidates. Sadly, Solomon needs more personal time, but we are grateful for his several terms of service. </span></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The board is excited to nominate Saki Umezaki to the slate of candidates. Saki is a native Japanese speaker and mother of Ayumu, and she brings a few points of diversity to the board. Saki and Ayumu both have been coming to SGC for a while now and donated several Hikaru No Go books to complete our Japanese collection. Saki learned to play Go when she was 10 years old, when her family moved, and she discovered her neighbor was a Nihon Ki-in professional. She taught Ayumu to play Go. In Japan, Saki worked in IT sales, but now she is a full-time mom and studying to be a CPA.<br> <br> </span></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Members can nominate other candidates if seven or more members nominate someone prior to 06 MAR. This gives the board time to approve the candidates and possibly to work with folks to have a slate of three candidates for much simpler voting at the meeting. If seven voting members want to nominate a candidate, please send mail to manager@seattlego.org prior to 06 MAR.</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Cheers,</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bill</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> <br> </span></div> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-75980891104675900022024-02-03T12:13:00.001-08:002024-02-03T12:13:24.930-08:00[Seattle Go Center] Strong Player Visiting Today, Monthly Ratings, and Kids time<div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Just in case strong players can/want to show up today, a Korean 7D on Tygem is visiting Seattle and wanted to play some live games today. I also encouraged him to come Tue if he can. </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Tomorrow is our monthly ratings tournament, see Kyles announcement message for the usual details. Registration 10-10:45, three rounds.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Another reminder that Kids Time is on hold until 25 JAN due to ratings tournament, and Peter will be out of town.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Cheers,</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Bill</div> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-7667246646661769422024-01-29T14:33:00.001-08:002024-01-29T14:33:43.149-08:00[Seattle Go Center] Monthly Ratings Tournaments February 4th and No Kids time till February 25<div><span>Hey all go players, </span> <div> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Reminder, We are hosting our Monthly Ratings Tournaments this upcoming Sunday (February 4th)</p> </div> </div> <div><span>Registration is from 10:00am – 10:45am sharp, and first game will start at 11:00 am.</span></div> <div> </div> <div>Please make sure your AGA membership is up to date ahead of time to avoid complications.<br /><span> </span></div> <div>Also there will be no Kids time till February 25th.</div> <div><br /><span>If you have any questions about the tournament or kids time, feel free to email us.</span></div> <div> </div> <div>Kyle Burg<br /> Seattle Go Center Programs Manager<br /> <br /> email: programs@SeattleGo.org<br /> web: www.SeattleGo.org<br /> Go Center phone: 701-610-6236</div> <p></p> -- <br /> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SeattleGo" group.<br /> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br /> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/20240129223334.23300.qmail%40server310.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/20240129223334.23300.qmail%40server310.com</a>.<br /> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-14991988638493515242024-01-25T13:00:00.000-08:002024-01-25T13:01:06.732-08:00[Seattle Go Center] A Note on Accrual Lifetime Memberships<div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> This is not a membership drive per se, but I was asked to remind folks that we created a new membership plan with our prices increases last fall.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> If you buy 12 annual memberships (at regular price) within 14 contiguous years, then you can convert to a lifetime membership. The tradeoff for SGC is that we lose the opportunity to have corp matching for part of the lifetime membership cost, but we may incite more folks to purchase annual memberships year over year to help fund raising and to demonstrate to the IRS member support. This is a bit of an experiment that we think could be good for members and SGC. This policy went into effect 01 OCT 2023.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Cheers,</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Bill</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-32343616874262946602024-01-17T15:12:00.001-08:002024-01-17T15:12:26.666-08:00[Seattle Go Center] Reminder: New Open Time and Class Wednesdays<div class="elementToProof"><span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: 400;">SGC is starting a new open time on </span><span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Wednesday nights</b></span><span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: 400;">. </span><span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Starting on 24 JAN</b></span><span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: 400;">, next week, Drew will lead weekly study sessions from 6:00-8:00pm, aimed at giving high DDK to mid SDK level players the tools they need to reach dan level. Drew is an active volunteer for SGC and often closes later for folks to stay, and he gets great reviews for the teaching he's done at various schools and community events.</span></div> <div style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px;"> <span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400;"><br> </span></div> <div style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400;">SGC is also open to just come in and play some Go at this time if you like. Drew is volunteering the teaching and hosting, and we greatly appreciate it!!</span></div> <div style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px;"> <span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400;"><br> </span></div> <div style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px;"> <span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400;">Drew's plan is to focus primarily on game reviews, with an emphasis on fuseki analysis, tsumego problems, and fighting strategies. There will be homework assignments each week for those who can regularly attend. Drew also wants to record some lectures that we'll post on the SGC youtube channel, but that will be later in the spring. We'll announce when recording lectures in advance. </span></div> <div style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px;"> <span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400;"><br> </span></div> <div style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px;"> <span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400;">Please come by and participate, should be fun and good learning. Drew is looking forward to improving along with folks who join in.</span></div> <div style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px;"> <span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400;"><br> </span></div> <div style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px;"> <span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400;">Thanks,</span></div> <div class="elementToProof"><span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: 400;">Drew and SGC</span></div> <div class="elementToProof"><span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: 400;"><br> </span></div> <div class="elementToProof"><span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: 400;">P.S.,</span></div> <div class="elementToProof"><span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: 400;"> All normal operations are in effect.</span></div> <div class="elementToProof"><span style="letter-spacing: normal; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: 400;"><br> </span></div> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-21540892299919043482024-01-11T14:32:00.001-08:002024-01-11T14:32:47.786-08:00[Seattle Go Center] Please Prepare for Maeda Workshop Sat and Sun<div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> First, a reminder that SGC is <b>closed for Shogi and Go open play on Saturday</b>. The outer doors will be closed once the workshop begins due to the extreme cold this weekend.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Second, it will be very cold this weekend, low <b>20s F and feels like below 20F</b>. Please wear warm clothes just in case. PNA does a good job heating our space, but on the weekends the boiler only burns a few times a day, with it becoming slightly cooler before it fires for the next cycle. Commensurately, we will close the outer door, which we normally leave open, to restrict the cold air flowing in.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> We have 20 people signed up (sending email to all because we do not have emails for pre-registered folks, and others may register Sat morning). You can arrive and register after <b>11:00am Saturday</b>. I will arrive with Maeda Sensei as soon as I can after picking him up at the airport and making sure he has had some food. <b>I expect to be at SGC by noon with Maeda Sensei, hopefully earlier.</b> There will be no lunch break Saturday, so please arrive fed or with snacks to last from noon to dinner time.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> I'm am super looking forward to this workshop. We hope to have 2-3 in 2024, maybe one around the US Congress week and one in the fall.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Cheers,</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Bill</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-4649322161959406782024-01-05T16:36:00.001-08:002024-01-05T16:36:20.414-08:00[Seattle Go Center] Reminder: Regular Ratings Tournament Sunday<div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <span class="x_elementToProof x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted2 ContentPasted0" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; margin: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Our first ratings<span class="ContentPasted0"> </span><span data-markjs="true" class="markw8u7vma8x ContentPasted0" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="" style="margin:0px">tournament</span><span class="ContentPasted0"> </span>of 2024 is this Sunday. <span id="x_��" style="margin:0px" class="ContentPasted0"> You must be an AGA member to play, so please make sure your membership is up to date. If you are not an AGA member by 11am, we cannot pair you in the first round. </span></span></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <span class="x_elementToProof x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted2 ContentPasted0" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; margin: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="margin:0px" class="ContentPasted0"><br> </span></span></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <span class="x_elementToProof x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted2 ContentPasted0" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; margin: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="margin:0px" class="ContentPasted0">Registration is from 10:00-10:45, and then we pair the first round for 11:00. Second round is 1:30 (please be prepared to eat and return by 1:30), third round 3:30. Main time is 45 min, with 3x30s byouyomi. There is no special entrance fee, just our usual day-use fee or membership applies.</span></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline ContentPasted0"> </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <br> </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> Hope to see folks there!!</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> Bill</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <br> </div> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-33814845431427982482024-01-01T15:10:00.001-08:002024-01-01T15:10:58.565-08:00[Seattle Go Center] Re: 2 Day Pro Workshop -- ONLY 2 days left for early registration<div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof ContentPasted0"> UGH, very sorry, I was doing too many things at once this morning, and had the wrong data in the clipboard. If you want to pre-register for the workshop, use this link: <a href="https://www.seattlego.org/paid-instruction/">https://www.seattlego.org/paid-instruction/</a> and enter your name and "maeda workshop".</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof ContentPasted0"> <br> </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof ContentPasted0"> Thanks,</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof ContentPasted0"> Bill</div> <div id="appendonsend"></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <hr tabindex="-1" style="display:inline-block; width:98%"> <div id="divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>From:</b> seattlego@googlegroups.com <seattlego@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Bill Chiles <billchiles-gocenter@hotmail.com><br> <b>Sent:</b> Monday, January 1, 2024 12:23 PM<br> <b>To:</b> seattlego@googlegroups.com <seattlego@googlegroups.com><br> <b>Subject:</b> [Seattle Go Center] 2 Day Pro Workshop -- ONLY 2 days left for early registration</font> <div> </div> </div> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span class="x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted2 x_elementToProof" style="margin:0px"></span></div> <div class="x_elementToProof">Maeda Sensei 6p is visiting Seattle Go Center 13-14 JAN for a two-day workshop.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span class="x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"><br> </span></div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span class="x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px">EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT. To help us plan for the size of the class, if you register by 03 JAN, the fee is $45 for non-members and $30 for members. You can register at <a href="https://www.seattlego.org/membership/" data-auth="NotApplicable" id="OWAd968f13b-c2c1-595d-19bd-962226f83bc3" class="x_OWAAutoLink">https://www.seattlego.org/membership/</a>, see the bottom of the page for a pay button and enter your name and "Maeda Workshop". Regular pricing is <span class="x_ContentPasted3" style="display: inline !important; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> $60 for non-members and $40 for voting members (lifetime or annual).</span></span><br class="x_ContentPasted1"> </div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span class="x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"><br> </span></div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span class="x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px">SCHEDULE:</span></div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span class="x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"> * Saturday, 13 JAN, 11:00am -- doors open for registration and playing Go.</span></div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span class="x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"> * Saturday noon -- class starts (SGC is open only for workshop participants)</span></div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span class="x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"> * Saturday 5pm-ish -- class ends for the day</span></div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span class="x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"> * Sunday 10am -- class resumes</span></div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span class="x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"> * Sunday 12pm -- lunch break</span></div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span class="x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"> * Sunday 1:30-5pm-ish -- final workshop session</span></div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span class="x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"><br> </span></div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span class="x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px">MAEDA SENSEI BACKGROUND</span></div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span style="">Maeda Sensei is a 6p from the Kansai Ki-in Japanese professional organization. He is very popular at the Go Congresses for many fun and entertaining lectures. He has attended the Go Congress almost every year for the past 20+ years. He usually stops in Seattle on his way to or from the Congress.</span><br> </div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span style="margin:0px"></span></div> <div class="x_elementToProof x_ContentPasted0" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <div><br class="x_ContentPasted0"> </div> <div class="x_ContentPasted0">Maeda Sensei created and runs the Osaka Go Summer Camp that is very popular. It runs every JUL/AUG for 3 weeks, ending in the Japanese Go Congress that Maeda created in the image of our Go Congress. During COVID he created and continues to teach through the Osaka International Online School.</div> <div><br class="x_ContentPasted0"> </div> <div class="x_ContentPasted0"><span style="">Cheers,</span><br> </div> Bill<br> </div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div class="x_elementToProof" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"></p> -- <br> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SeattleGo" group.<br> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com" id="OWAcee800ba-8951-9e48-1be0-444120da4c7c" class="OWAAutoLink"> seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/LV8P221MB12187433D70524860803DE16F162A%40LV8P221MB1218.NAMP221.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer" data-auth="NotApplicable" id="OWA1ee551af-0b90-505d-5785-de19bc2489ff" class="OWAAutoLink"> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/LV8P221MB12187433D70524860803DE16F162A%40LV8P221MB1218.NAMP221.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM</a>.<br> </div> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-33469759013281433902024-01-01T12:23:00.000-08:002024-01-01T12:24:04.746-08:00[Seattle Go Center] 2 Day Pro Workshop -- ONLY 2 days left for early registration<div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <span class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted1 ContentPasted2 elementToProof" style="margin:0px"></span></div> <div class="elementToProof">Maeda Sensei 6p is visiting Seattle Go Center 13-14 JAN for a two-day workshop.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <span class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted1 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"><br> </span></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <span class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted1 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px">EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT. To help us plan for the size of the class, if you register by 03 JAN, the fee is $45 for non-members and $30 for members. You can register at <a href="https://www.seattlego.org/membership/" id="OWA24ffe75f-8a4f-9f80-f33a-ae05faecc260" class="OWAAutoLink">https://www.seattlego.org/membership/</a>, see the bottom of the page for a pay button and enter your name and "Maeda Workshop". Regular pricing is <span style="display: inline !important; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="ContentPasted3"> $60 for non-members and $40 for voting members (lifetime or annual).</span></span><br class="ContentPasted1"> </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <span class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted1 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"><br> </span></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <span class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted1 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px">SCHEDULE:</span></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <span class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted1 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"> * Saturday, 13 JAN, 11:00am -- doors open for registration and playing Go.</span></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <span class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted1 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"> * Saturday noon -- class starts (SGC is open only for workshop participants)</span></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <span class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted1 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"> * Saturday 5pm-ish -- class ends for the day</span></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <span class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted1 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"> * Sunday 10am -- class resumes</span></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <span class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted1 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"> * Sunday 12pm -- lunch break</span></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <span class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted1 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"> * Sunday 1:30-5pm-ish -- final workshop session</span></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <span class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted1 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"><br> </span></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <span class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted1 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px">MAEDA SENSEI BACKGROUND</span></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <span style="">Maeda Sensei is a 6p from the Kansai Ki-in Japanese professional organization. He is very popular at the Go Congresses for many fun and entertaining lectures. He has attended the Go Congress almost every year for the past 20+ years. He usually stops in Seattle on his way to or from the Congress.</span><br> </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <span style="margin:0px"></span></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof ContentPasted0"> <div><br class="ContentPasted0"> </div> <div class="ContentPasted0">Maeda Sensei created and runs the Osaka Go Summer Camp that is very popular. It runs every JUL/AUG for 3 weeks, ending in the Japanese Go Congress that Maeda created in the image of our Go Congress. During COVID he created and continues to teach through the Osaka International Online School.</div> <div><br class="ContentPasted0"> </div> <div class="ContentPasted0"><span style="">Cheers,</span><br> </div> Bill<br> </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <br> </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <br> </div> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-82495654944641424322023-12-22T10:21:00.001-08:002023-12-22T10:21:50.283-08:00[Seattle Go Center] Reminder of Holiday Closures and JAN Openings<div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Due to staffing and holiday expectations, SGC will close <b>23 DEC (Sat), 26 DEC (Tue), and 30 DEC (Sat).</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></div> <div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Jay cannot host <b>Crossroads Mall meetups Saturday 23 DEC and 30 DEC </b>due to holiday commitments. </span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></div> <div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">From <b>02 JAN (Tue),</b> we will be open for regular hours, including Sat and our regular monthly ratings tournament <b>07 JAN (Sun)</b>. There will be <b>no Kids Time 07 JAN</b>.</span></div> <div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></div> <div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We will have a pro workshop with Maeda Sensei 13-14 JAN, Sat-Sun. Thanks to those who have been pre-registering. If you register by 03 JAN, the fee is $45 for non-members (down from $60) and $30 (down from $40) for members. You can pre-register by going to <a href="https://www.seattlego.org/paid-instruction/" id="OWAe288dcd1-d83c-d854-0023-f753c7c75f30" class="OWAAutoLink"> https://www.seattlego.org/paid-instruction/</a> and using the pay button at the bottom (put in your name in the first edit box, put "maeda workshop" in the second edit box).<br> <br> </span></div> <div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We've been doing a bit o' construction (or demolishing). We removed the wall opposite the retail case, and will have a guest table and sitting area after next week, along with more coat hooks. It won't be our large solid wood conference table, but hopefully it is more accommodating for eating, waiting for folks, and visiting with each other.</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thanks,</span></div> <div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bill</span></div> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-37116040232785660932023-12-04T20:14:00.001-08:002023-12-04T20:14:47.351-08:00[Seattle Go Center] State Championship Announcement (This week)<div> Final reminder that the WA AGA State Championship is this week. I hope to see many of you there.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Kyle Burg<br /> Seattle Go Center Programs Manager<br /> <br /> email: programs@SeattleGo.org<br /> web: www.SeattleGo.org<br /> Go Center phone: 701-610-6236</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <table border="0" cellspacing="7" cellpadding="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 1px;" bgcolor="#789BE0"> </td> <td>-------Original Message-------<br /> From: programs <programs@seattlego.org><br /> To: SGC Groups <seattlego@googlegroups.com><br /> Subject: State Championship Announcement.<br /> Sent: 2023-11-16 13:27<br /> <br /> <!-- html ignored --><!-- head ignored --><!-- meta ignored --><!-- body ignored --> <div>Hello, Go Players, <p>We are glad to announce that on Dec 9th and 10th, we will host the second annual AGA WA State Championship at our new location (see seattlego.org/directions for a map). There will be an Open Tournament for strong, qualifying attendees (all even games to determine the state champion) and a Handicap Ratings Tournament. There will be 5 rounds -- two rounds Saturday and three rounds Sunday. SGC will order pizza (we definitely will order more than is needed this time), and the cost is $10 per person per day (not $10 per slice).</p> <p>The top scoring player in the Open Tournament who has lived in Washington state for six months or more will win the 2023 Washington State Championship title and trophy.</p> <p>The top scoring players in the Open Tournament that are employable in the United States win the championship prize money -- $500 for top score, $250 for second top score, and $125 for third top score.</p> <p>Handicap Tournament cash prizes and youth prizes depend on registrations.</p> <p>You must have a current AGA membership. Please renew ahead of time to make registration easier and to make starting on time possible. Go to AGA membership join/update page to check your membership status, or join. Parents, you must make sure your kids are valid members. If someone cannot become an AGA member before the first round of pairing, you cannot play because we submit all game records to the AGA.</p> <p>Tournament Details:<br />* Registration time: December 9th, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM<br />* Saturday First Round Starts: December 9th, 10:30 AM (second round around 2:00pm)<br />* Sunday Third Round Starts: December 10th, 10:30 AM (fourth around around 1:30pm, fifth round around 3:30pm)<br />* Entry Free: $20 for non-voting members, $10 for voting members, Youth (under 18) are free (the $10 fee is paid by a grant from AGF), and Spectators are free.<br />* Time Controls: 45 mins with 5 byo-yomi periods of 30 seconds.<br />* Tie-Breaker: SOS (sum of opponent scores), SODOS (sum of defeated opponents' scores), and lastly a tie-breaking game</p> <p>This event is sponsored by the AGA State Championship fund, the AGA Tournament Support Program, and the Seattle AGA Chapter. Big thanks to the AGA for their support.</p> </div> <div> </div> <div>Kyle Burg<br /> Seattle Go Center Programs Manager<br /> <br /> email: programs@SeattleGo.org<br /> web: www.SeattleGo.org<br /> Go Center phone: 701-610-6236</div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> -- <br /> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SeattleGo" group.<br /> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br /> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/20231205041439.30357.qmail%40server310.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/20231205041439.30357.qmail%40server310.com</a>.<br /> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407094365852029456.post-66010970208746176172023-11-27T19:33:00.001-08:002023-11-27T19:33:55.682-08:00[Seattle Go Center] Re: State Championship Announcement.<div> Reminder that State Championship is in 2 weeks.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Kyle Burg<br /> Seattle Go Center Programs Manager<br /> <br /> email: programs@SeattleGo.org<br /> web: www.SeattleGo.org<br /> Go Center phone: 701-610-6236</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <table border="0" cellspacing="7" cellpadding="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 1px;" bgcolor="#789BE0"> </td> <td>-------Original Message-------<br /> From: programs <programs@seattlego.org><br /> To: SGC Groups <seattlego@googlegroups.com><br /> Subject: State Championship Announcement.<br /> Sent: 2023-11-16 13:27<br /> <br /> <!-- html ignored --><!-- head ignored --><!-- meta ignored --><!-- body ignored --> <div>Hello, Go Players, <p>We are glad to announce that on Dec 9th and 10th, we will host the second annual AGA WA State Championship at our new location (see seattlego.org/directions for a map). There will be an Open Tournament for strong, qualifying attendees (all even games to determine the state champion) and a Handicap Ratings Tournament. There will be 5 rounds -- two rounds Saturday and three rounds Sunday. SGC will order pizza (we definitely will order more than is needed this time), and the cost is $10 per person per day (not $10 per slice).</p> <p>The top scoring player in the Open Tournament who has lived in Washington state for six months or more will win the 2023 Washington State Championship title and trophy.</p> <p>The top scoring players in the Open Tournament that are employable in the United States win the championship prize money -- $500 for top score, $250 for second top score, and $125 for third top score.</p> <p>Handicap Tournament cash prizes and youth prizes depend on registrations.</p> <p>You must have a current AGA membership. Please renew ahead of time to make registration easier and to make starting on time possible. Go to AGA membership join/update page to check your membership status, or join. Parents, you must make sure your kids are valid members. If someone cannot become an AGA member before the first round of pairing, you cannot play because we submit all game records to the AGA.</p> <p>Tournament Details:<br />* Registration time: December 9th, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM<br />* Saturday First Round Starts: December 9th, 10:30 AM (second round around 2:00pm)<br />* Sunday Third Round Starts: December 10th, 10:30 AM (fourth around around 1:30pm, fifth round around 3:30pm)<br />* Entry Free: $20 for non-voting members, $10 for voting members, Youth (under 18) are free (the $10 fee is paid by a grant from AGF), and Spectators are free.<br />* Time Controls: 45 mins with 5 byo-yomi periods of 30 seconds.<br />* Tie-Breaker: SOS (sum of opponent scores), SODOS (sum of defeated opponents' scores), and lastly a tie-breaking game</p> <p>This event is sponsored by the AGA State Championship fund, the AGA Tournament Support Program, and the Seattle AGA Chapter. Big thanks to the AGA for their support.</p> </div> <div> </div> <div>Kyle Burg<br /> Seattle Go Center Programs Manager<br /> <br /> email: programs@SeattleGo.org<br /> web: www.SeattleGo.org<br /> Go Center phone: 701-610-6236</div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> -- <br /> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SeattleGo" group.<br /> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">seattlego+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br /> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/20231128033345.16704.qmail%40server310.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seattlego/20231128033345.16704.qmail%40server310.com</a>.<br /> Fanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431997251935683750noreply@blogger.com0